Bottled Up

On Episode 58, the boys sit down with Paul Diamandis. This one is a special one. Perhaps one of the most vulnerable conversation we've been part of and we'd love for you to join us in this conversation.

TW: There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding death, suicide and addiction.

Having been diagnosed with cancer just a month back, Paul has found himself at bridge in his life.

Paul went into operation a day after our recording.

A phase where he finds himself post diagnosis but pre his operation and recovery process.

What followed, was a conversation on his life philosophy, how he'd live his life differently post-operation, what he wants his legacy to be and advice to us, as young healthy adults like ourselves who are fortunate to have their entire life in front of them.

Paul also fought depression during his adolescent early adult life. A depression that almost took his own life. But thankfully, he survived, through an extensive recovery process that saw him marry the love of his life and have two beautiful children.

What is striking in this conversation, was his ability to reflect and articulate his life philosophy and learnings with simplicity.

A reflection point he described was that at some point in his younger life, where he would often wish for death. But now that he's well and wants to live, he feels that his prior wish has been granted by a higher force.

This conversation really meant a lot to us. We actually met Paul during a steam and sauna session at our local gym and it was as if fate had brought the three of us together.

This conversation is really meant to be a celebration of Paul and his willingness to share his story and have a conversation.

We are of the belief that these are more conversations that we need to be having and as such, have kept this episode completely unedited.

Available now, wherever you listen to your conversations

We hope you enjoy this one.

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

On Episode 57, the boys sit down with Sandeep Varma - the founder and CEO of the SAARI Collective, a media startup focused on supporting and showcasing emerging South Asian Australian writers and creators, and providing a smart, young South Asian Australian perspective on what's happening in Australia.

In this episode, speak to Sandeep about:

💡 The role superheroes played in his earlier days and how this gave him a sense of belonging as an immigrant.

💡 The importance of language around mental health and its role in strengthening our articulation of mental issues

💡 The vulnerability he felt around health complications with the birth of son

💡 What Fatherhood looks like in the modern world

Sandeep brings a unique perspective on pursuing your purpose and openly shares his own story and the key moments, including mental health challenges and shifts in perspective, growing up South Asian in the United States, fatherhood, reclaiming #southasian unity and the power of creativity and community in defining your own narrative

If that isn't cool enough, he is also the x4 Australian Chilli cooking champion (chile con carne) and a BBQ judge. 👀

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sunny and Mayank sit back and reflect on the year so far, with a lot changing since the last check in February. 

Stay tuned for a light hearted catch up on what's been happening over the last couple of months as well as a (juicy 👀) update on what’s ahead for Bottled Up.

In this episode we chat about:

🔥 Mayank relocating to the UK, lessons learnt and the experience so far

🔥 Sunny's half marathon experience

🔥 Bottled Up invited to speak on a panel with Deloitte

🔥 Shoutout to upcoming guests (including Tom Boyd, Hunter Johnson, Sandeep Varma, and a few other legends)

🔥 + Both of us trying our luck at comedy 

Enjoy the listen 💙

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

On Episode 55, Sunny and Mayank sit with multi award winning youth advocate, policy advisor and keynote speaker, Jahin Tanvir.

A first generation migrant who came to Australia from Bangladesh in the early 2000s, Jahin was in his younger days, one of the only children of colour in his school and his neighbourhood… facing racism and alienation that caused him severe anxiety.

As far back as he can remember, Jahin felt like an outcast who didn’t fit in, in Australia.

He was never comfortable in his own skin and for a long time, wanted desperately to be someone other than himself.

The worst part was, he was convinced no one could ever know how he really felt inside for fear or being rejected by his own family.

Jahin says the culture he hails from has been critical of mental health issues, quick to judge those who’re struggling and prone to labelling people crazy - so he buried his distress with everything he had.

He asks us to see our identity as our superpower, to strive for the extraordinary every day, to be obsessed with a problem enough to work with others to solve it. His passion is infectious, as he talks about BREATHE his social enterprise providing public speaking education to multicultural communities in cities and regional and remote areas. We learn that 3 out of 4 people are afraid of public speaking and talk about the real challenges for those public speaking in a language that is not their first.

Jahin possesses a strong background in youth advocacy, education and healthcare in leading youth-led organisations such as Oaktree, World Vision, Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network, Red Cross, and Headspace to name a few.

Hope you enjoy the energy and leadership of Jahin Tanvir. 

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Jahin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahintanvir/

Breathe Public Speaking: https://breathepublicspeaking.org/

Bottled Up Instagram: @bottledupaus

Bottled Up Website: www.bottledup.life

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Boy oh boy are we excited to share this episode. Sunny and Mayank recently had the pleasure of hosting superstar, Bachar Houli.

A former Australian rules footballer who played 232 games over a 15-year career with Richmond and Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a three-time premiership player with Richmond and was named an All-Australian half-back during his 2019 premiership winning season. Houli is the first devout Muslim and third Muslim overall to play in the AFL.

We both walked away from the conversation feeling a deep sense of connection to Bachar's purpose on this earth. As 20-somethings also navigating own our spiritual journey, the conversation with Bachar really opened our eyes to what it means to be feel connected to ones faith - and the sated joy that comes from being in line with your values and serving a higher purpose.

We touched on many aspects of his story, including how Bachar:

• Navigated his faith and devotion whilst playing in the AFL, and what this meant for him on a day-to-day basis playing at the highest level
• Looks forward to the world hereafter, and the constant battle to correct ones intentions, family and insecurities (one of the literal meanings of Islam is to surrender and so we touch on what this means to Bachar himself)
• Balanced different cultural norms and beliefs under the same roof (Islam, drinking, going out, homosexuality)
• Created a close bond with his parents and how he shared the love of the game with them
• Started the Bachar Houli Foundation and the ambition behind why it started
• + Many more topics

Bachar also has his book "Bachar Houli: Faith, Football and Family", and new Amazon documentary "Making Their Mark" and the Bachar Houli Foundation.

Podcast is available wherever you get your episodes, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

We'd love to hear what you guys think in the comments down below. Hope you enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of Bachar Houli.

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About the Bachar Houli Foundation

The Bachar Houli Foundation (BHF) is a unique non-for-profit organisation that aims to develop young leaders within the Muslim community. The BHF aims to support social cohesion by fostering young Muslims with a sense of belonging through football development. The foundation also creates employment pathways through traineeships and builds cross-community bridges by promoting social inclusion through elite football programs.

@BHFoundationAU

bacharhoulifoundation.com.au

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About Bottled Up - @bottledupaus

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

-- Trigger Warning: This post talks about suicide, death and grief --

On Episode 53, Sunny and Mayank sit with the energetic, Shanaka Jayakody.

Boy oh boy, where we do we begin with this one. We chatted about so many wonderful and nuanced topics off the fly -- and if there's one for spontaneity, it's this one.

Shanaka is an incredibly resilient and purposeful individual, who has gone through a whirlwind of experiences to make him the beautiful man that he is today.

A few years ago, Shanaka was in a very tough spot. He had come out of a long-term relationship and lost his brother to suicide, both events happening within months.

He had hit rock bottom and the road ahead was a long one.

Shanaka describes how the tragic passing of his brother forced him to reflect on the life he was leading, the values he was portraying and what his own identity meant to him. We speak life and how we're grateful to be given the opportunity to live, and if you're reading this post right now, you share this beautiful moment with us.

Shanaka believes we all have the right to wake up feeling purposeful, and inspired, knowing that by becoming our best self, we are in turn creating a better world.

We'll leave the rest to you to interpret and learn ... we're blown away, and hope you are too.

Hope you enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of Shanaka Jayakody.

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Bottled Up Instagram: @bottledupaus

Bottled Up Website: www.bottledup.life

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

On Episode 52, Sunny and Mayank sit with Australian national champion rower and Olympic gold medalist, Rosemary Popa OAM.

With a strong bloodline of rowing pedigree, Rosie is the daughter of Sue and Ion, two Australian bronze medallists from Los Angeles 1984.

However, behind the glory, Rosie shares openly about what is often hidden behind the closed doors and shiny medals. She brings awareness to the numerous career dynamics that pose mental health risks to athletes: unsustainable expectations for perfection and constant improvement, enormous public pressure to win, pervasive demand to outwork or outlast an opponent, and relatively short career spans that can end in the blink of an eye due to injury.

No longer should athletes be viewed as sub-human robots used to serve the needs of the masses. Conversations around athletics must be intersectional and critically evaluate how individual differences interact with cultural environments and systems. Only then will we be able to provide an open, safe, and collective environment for athletes to thrive in.

In this episode, we speak about Rosie's:

💡 Early days, childhood and upbringing to two Australian Olympian parents

💡 Journey navigating between basketball and rowing in her earlier days and what ultimately led her into rowing

💡 Time abroad in the States at UC Berkeley and stepping up her training program, including the awareness of self-destructive and often toxic behaviours she had picked up along the way

💡 Gruelling training program and working through self-expectations, the feeling of loneliness and making sacrifices for her rowing career

💡 Mindset between being disciplined and hardline vs. having some fun along the way

💡 View on cultivating and management key relationships and picking the right mentors

💡 Mental health when the Olympics in 2020 was cancelled and what that meant for her as she had to buckle down for another year of training ahead of 2021's games

💡 Perspective on 'community' and the importance it plays within all communities, including the work she is doing with Rosemary Local, an initiative to support local creatives

💡 + Many more

Mental poise is not about pushing past limits of physical and mental anguish. It is an acute awareness of the present moment, your personal limits, and the limits of the environment. It is understanding when your performance is at its peak, and at what point efforts are counterproductive to your own well-being and the well-being of others. It is using a moral compass to drive your behaviours and actions.

This conversation is one step towards changing the culture of athletics. Athletes are humans first, and the value of humanity is not tied to our achievements. These athletes are finally redefining—for themselves—what performance success looks like.

The bottom line is that mental health is always a worthy endeavour — no matter the cost.

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You can find Rosemary Popa and Rosemary Local through the following channels:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rosiepopa

Website: https://www.rosemarylocal.com/

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hesh is back! Oh, and two years later, his come back looking like the chocolate version of Thor! 😏

In Episode 51, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar (and Bottled Up Alumni), Heshan Fernando. 😉

He's a familiar face, having joined us in Episode 3 to chat about his relationship with his father, taking responsibility in life and his purpose-led organisation, The Model Man. Hesh is a man that has truly motivated us both behind the mic to be better humans. 

In this episode we cover Hesh's:

💡 Reflections since the last time we chatted in 2020. What Hesh has learnt about himself, his priorities and what he is working through at the moment. (You don't have to have listened the last one to contextualise - we will touch on it all again!).

💡 Journey creating The Model Man, an organisation that was born out of a (turbulent) father-son journey between.

💡 Journey of taking self-responsibility and creating a life aligned with his values (this one might sound cliche, but trust us, give it a listen and you won't be disappointed!).

💡 View on role models and mentors. Their purpose, value in life and how to get the most out of them.

💡 Outlook on being a father and what is most looking forward too, as well as lessons learnt from his own father.

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You don't have to have listened to Episode 3 to familiarise yourself with Hesh's story. In the last episode, Hesh discusses how the Model Man was born out of a father-son journey between founders Hesh and his dad, Chris. However, it didn’t all start this way. Hesh describes how his dad would accumulate workplace stress and bring it back home daily. He describes the countless times he would lock himself in his room, hiding from his father and describing what it was like growing up in a toxic home environment - the impacts of which showed to carry on into Hesh’s personal life. Just when you’d think it would stop, Hesh recounts the time he was physically bottled inside a club at 22, shattering his confidence, and keeping him in hospital under intense care for many weeks.

Fast forward to today, their relationship has now come full circle where Hesh looks up to his father as a mentor, as they look to create a real lasting change they both feel they were built to deliver in this world. An incredible conversation about forgiveness, and the many lessons learnt from pointing the finger inwards. Hesh is a wealth of knowledge, and we had great pleasure in sharing this conversation.

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Model Man Instagram: @themodelmanofficial

Model Man Website: www.themodelman.com.au

Bottled Up Instagram: @bottledupaus

Bottled Up Website: www.bottledup.life

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 50, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar Trent Cotchin.

So often, as kids, and even now, we’ve seen him display courage, selflessness and a sense of power and stability on the field, but underneath all of that, is a man who knows what he wants, understands his identity and embraces vulnerability.

In this episode we cover Trent's:

💡 Journey navigating perfectionism, through wanting to become the 'best' captain, whilst balancing a demanding workload, especially as a dad to three beautiful children

💡 Story of getting in front of the Richmond playing group in the 2017 pre-season. This was ultimately a defining moment that switched the mentality of the Richmond FC to then go on and win three AFL premierships

💡 Journey navigating social media scrutiny and press whilst staying true to your own values, authenticity and vulnerability

💡 Emphasis on embracing different cultures and values and how this can foster a sense of belonging within a team

💡 New organisation, Posisocks, which embraces gratitude and positive affirmations in a very clever way (stay tuned!!)

Bottled Up is also proud to support the AFL - Australian Football League with their latest ‘Kids go Free!’ Campaign. Between June 16 to July 10, the AFL will be paying tribute to their biggest fans; Kids! Bring all your friends and enjoy time with the family at matches between Rounds 14 to 17 full of family friendly activities and entertainment. Stay tuned for another ripper episode.

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You can find Trent Cotchin and Posisocks through the following channels:

Instagram: @trentcotchin9 and @posisocks

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In Episode 49, Mayank and Sunny sat down with incredibly energetic, dynamic duo Tiana and Thuy Nguyen! These lovely people are the hosts of their very own podcast 'Unapologetically Asian' where they have honest and candid conversations about adulting, careers, relationships and everything in between. They started the podcast to share their perspectives and stories about navigating through adulthood as Asian Australians with a hope of creating content that is relatable and representative of their community.

In this conversation we chatted on quite a few topics:

💡Dialogue around mental health whilst growing up in a South-East asian household

💡 The humble beginnings of creating their own podcast and following living out their own mission and vision

💡 Experiencing racism and methods to deal with racist behaviour

Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!

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You can find the Unapologetically Asian Podcast through the following channels:

Instagram: @unapologeticallyazn

(https://www.instagram.com/unapologicaticallyazn/

Website: www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com