Craig Gibson and Mark Andrews share some experiences from their combined 32 Years experience in the NSW POLICE.  If you face challenges with PTSD please listen to these episodes with a support person.  If this raises any urgent concerns please contact LIFELINE 13 11 14.  Beyond Blue also have some fantastic resources about PTSD, anxiety and suicide.

This episode discuss suicide, train fatalities, Police pursuits and a weird or funny experience we had to finish with.  

Thank you for listening and supporting our awareness of Mental Health.  We all have a story to tell and this is ours.  

Special thanks for your ongoing support;

Black Duck Espresso Cafe Richmond, Greater Western Health, Outback SIgns, ERL (Excavate Retain Landscape), ATC (All Trimmed Civil), Harris Kitchens & Joinery, Quadrio Building Services, and Last Round Gym North Richmond.

Mark Andrews and Craig Gibson share their Policing experiences during their combined 32 years in the NSW Police .  Their battles with PTSD are also opening spoken about.

In this episode Mark shares his emotional and life changing experience of attending a double fatal motor vehicle accident in Braidwood NSW.   Mark explains in detail about attending the incident as a single unit responder, dealing with the public at the scene, being with the families during the identification of the occupants, the lack of support from the NSW Police and his battle with complex PTSD.  This incident opened up so much pain for him and his family mentally.  

If you suffer from PTSD please listen to this with a support person and if you require immediate help please contact LIFELINE 131114.

Episode 1 - Craig Gibson and Mark Andrews begin to talk about their combined 32 years experience in the NSW Police.  

This is an introduction episode for the series.   Video version is uploaded to YouTube. Search the title.

We discuss; Why we joined the NSW Police,  Where we served and length of service our interviews to get in,  first day at the academy,  the experience of delivering a death message.  

In future episodes we will discuss in depth our experiences, good and bad, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal moments, loneliness and how to help manage these.

Brady Harris Draft podcast

Bits and pieces

Cassidy Bushell

Our best chat so far.  Plenty of laughs in this one with the questions from our 4 listeners. 

Discussion points

The coaching Merry Go Round

Blake Green 

Josh Jackson

Who would we sign if starting a new club

Sonny Bill Williams and The Roosters

Our Favourite players to watch growing up.

Plenty of topics covered here with some great banter!!!

Arete Rugby League Podcast with Sam Hollis, Michael Reardon and Craig Gibson.  Shout out to Outback signs, Black Duck Richmond, Greater Western Health, All Trimmed Civil (ATC), Excavate Retain Landscape (ERL) and Arete CrossFit for the support to make these podcasts possible.

We dive into;

- Barrett to the Bulldogs and who they should be signing.

- Who should coach next at the Cowboys, Warriors and Broncos (Seibold will be gone)

- The panthers chances of a premiership this year.

- Our top 2 going to the Grand Final and who wins

- What we think of players milking penalties.

- SBW

Hope you all enjoy the listen. 

Sam Hollis, Michael Reardon and Craig Gibson discussing all things Rugby League.

We tackle the current Broncos situation, David Fifita's value, the top 8 contenders, who our BUY OF THE YEAR is so far and we took a few other hit ups at a few issues.

Send through any questions you may have for the next episode coming soon to our instagram page @arete_rugby_league 

Richard is the owner and founder of Arete CrossFit and has helped guide and nurture the business to be able to help anyone.  Arete Life, is able to help people with their physical training, Nutrition and mental health.  Richard is passionate about caring for people which is highlighted in this podcast.

Richard's life has been an amazing journey and a story we all will get lessons from.  You will get a great insight into what makes Richard tick and an understanding of why caring for people is so important to him.  From growing up on the familys country farm to managing a $10m Corporate business, the loss of the family unit and his parents, to the love he has for his family, all of it is a great story.  

We hope you enjoy the listen.