How you going mate?

In this episode I have a long overdue chat with Amanda Howard. Amanda is one of my oldest friends, a serial killer expert, true crime author, TV guest and co host of the incredibly successful true crime podcast, Monsters Who Murder. Amanda is also the wife of Steve Bendeich. Steve was also one of my oldest friends and it was Steve's death by suicide that motivated me to create How You Going Mate?. In the first of the first part of a 2 part episode I talk to Amanda about her relationship with Steve, the unanswered questions left by his death, the process of grief, the impact on their children and how her work with serial killers has helped with managing her mental health.

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This episode sees the return of the other half of HYGM? Barbie. In this episode we talk about the secrets we keep about mental health and how they're killing us. We explore some of the reasons we don't talk about our mental health including fear, stigma, shame and generational expectations. We also get to meet Barbies alter ego, Bob. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and where ever you listen to your podcasts.

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In this episode we talk to Graham McFarland from Family Crisis Support. We talk about a whole range of topics ranging from rugby league, community service, domestic violence and supporting men going through separation and divorce. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to good podcasts. #howyougoingmate #starttalking

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In an episode that has been a long time in the making, I talk to my good friend Kara. In this chat we talk about everything from weight loss and anxiety to being the loudest most positive person in the room and cheerleading. This is definitely a chat not to miss! You can listen on by clicking on the link in the post or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to good podcasts.

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In this episode I speak to my friend, Shaye, about her experiences with her mental health. In one of the widest ranging conversations that we have ever had we talk about everything from PTSD and BPD to cosmetic surgery and the importance of having great support and that one person you can speak to. Shaye is also very honest about the way we try and conceal our mental health issues and her experiences with an inpatient mental health clinic and how important that was for her recovery.

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In this episode we talk to a HYGM favourite, Eliza, about her social media initiative The New Mum Village. We have a wide ranging chat about being a new Mum, the first every How You Going Mate? baby, Post partum anxiety and the absolute importance of connection and the role it plays in supporting good mental health. You can listen by clicking on the link in the post or through all the usual podcast channels including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and now Amazon Music.

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In this episode I talk to David Pointon the co-founder of men's mental health initiative, The Men's Table. David and I have a wide ranging talk about pilgrimages to India, marathon 3 day meditation sessions, the importance of being in nature and The Men's table and the importance of connecting and sharing our stories of mental health. Remember, you can listen to the show by clicking on the link in the post and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and soon to be available on Amazon and Audible Podcasts.

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Father's Day can be a tough time for some of us. In this special episode we look at the trials of Fathers Day, including my own personal experiences and ways that we can look after our mental health on Fathers Day.

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In this episode of the show we talk to HYGM favourite, Nathan. Nathan was our first ever guest and this is his fourth appearance. This time we take a look at the work Nathan does on his recovery including waking up and messaging multiple people every morning and just how important this is to maintaining is sobriety and good mental health. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever good podcasts are broadcast.

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This week we speak to Asha from Wayahead (formerly the NSW Mental Health Association). Asha is a registered art therapist, published researcher and someone who has a lived experience with living with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this chat we talk about the work of Wayahead, art and the importance of creativity in recovery from a mental health condition and one of the best explanations of how the brain works that I have ever heard. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting platforms.

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