Brave Love (currently rebranding from 'Resolute Love')

In this final episode of our first season, Trav and Fred round out their conversation on the Resolute Love framework (L.O.V.E.) with ‘E’ for Extend the story.

There’s a little bit of analysis of ‘The Bear’; a little bit of insight into what it means to be a promoter of hope; and a little bit of Trav’s own experience of having his story extended.

Not to mention a shameless cross promotion of Fred’s new insta account (check the episode title!)

And maybe there’s a little bit more to come :)

Fred and Trav are together again, back on the mic, and back at talking about their favourite shows under the guise of mental health awareness ... actually, there's some pretty insightful stuff from Ted Lasso!

Tune in for Fred's favorite scene from the show and some chat about what it means to value your person - the V of L.O.V.E.

A surprise third edition from the carpet room, Amali's older sister jumps on the mic - but in Adelaide, not Perth!

Partway through her leaver's trip, Tahlia sits down with Trav to share some trip highlights, give some cultural insights, and provide a helpful perspective on supporting friends at school.

We think her experiences can give some helpful prompts for those caring for high school students.

Next week Fred and Trav continue their L.O.V.E. conversations!

BONUS CONTENT! Special guest (again!!)! This is the second family convo Trav had on his recent Perth adventure - let us introduce you to AMALI!!

Amali jumped into the 'carpet room' after her Mum and was dieing to be on the podcast.

An amazing niece to Trav and cousin for Fred, Amali ALSO has an inside view to what its like being a high schooler.

We particularly love her perspective on caring for friends, and what she would say to a parent who's caring for their young person.

BONUS CONTENT! Special guest! Trav's just returned from a quick trip to Perth to run some Resolute Love seminars, and managed to capture a couple of family conversations when he was in town. Not only a bonus accounting for Trav and Fred not being able to record together, but a bonus because of the spectacular insights from special guest, Leonie Lupton - live from the family 'carpet room'.

Yes, Leonie is an incredible sister to Trav and auntie for Fred, but ALSO a mum to three teenagers and chaplain at two local primary schools.

We think you'll find her insights to be a huge encouragement in your Resolute Love journey.

From Harrison Ford to Steve Martin, Trav and Fred continue their 'endearing' habit of gleaning wisdom from their favourite streaming platforms. This week they spring-board off Steve Martin's interpretation of repressed anger to explore what it looks like to organise their own feelings.

This might be a spoiler, but they land on the idea that keeping calm IS possible when you're caring for your person.

L. Lean in

O. Organise my feelings

V. Value my person

E. Extend the story

After deciding this episode is not about car mechanics, or European Australian history (or lamb!), Trav and Fred jump into the core Resolute Love message of L.O.V.E.

Beginning with "L" (Lean in), you're invited to think through your first response to someone you love who is struggling emotionally.

How do we move beyond the urge to have our person 'snap out of it', and be present to our person in their struggle?

Trav and Fred research one another's generation 'psychographic' and present their 'top three', then give each other the right of reply.

It's pretty funny.

At least they think so.

And they both walk away with new perspectives on each other's stories.

So, this is our first step into the podcast universe ... Fred Johnson does his best to deal with his Dad's questions.

Both of us (Trav and Fred) are keen to explore some good ways of answering the question, 'what does love look like today?'

Today we're feeling our way, introducing ourselves and setting a tone for the future of the Resolute Love Podcast.