How you going mate?

In this episode we have a very honest chat to Simon and Blake. We explore Simon's history of being bullied as a young man and the effect it has had on his mental health as an adult. We also discuss the things that Simon does and is doing to manage his mental health. We also look at the relationship between Simon and Blake and what Blake has done to support Simon to manage his mental health.

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We dedicate this episode to the memory of Hannah Clarke and her three children, Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey. If someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, please support them however you can. You can also contact 1800 Respect or search White Ribbon Australia online for more information.

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In this episode we have the second of our international guests, Travis from Louisville, Kentucky. Over the hour we explore the concept of success and failure, how mental health really can affect everyone and of course, some of the things Travis did and continues to do to recover from depression.

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Valentine's Day can have a major impact on our mental health. Whether it's the pressure to be with someone, the pressure to live up to the "Hollywood" ideal or just the idea of not getting a rose. that feeling of being alone can be devastating. In this special episode, Barbie and I take a look at these pressures and offer you our tips on what you can do to get through Valentine's Day!

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Welcome to the first episode of The Catch Up. We want to take 15 minutes of your time to tell you whats on our mind. In this episode we explore why we want you to ask people how they are, the impact that How you going mate? has already had, what we would like you to do after you ask the question and imagine the potential of the How you going mate? initiative.Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting apps including Castbox.

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In this episode we welcome our first ever international guest, Kentucky's own Laura. Laura has been a great supporter of our podcast and I jumped at the chance to sit down and record with her when she visited recently. Laura has managed her mental health and wellness for a long time and has some incredible insights into what it means to live with a mental health issue and particularly anxiety.

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In this episode I have a chat with a good friend and fellow music lover Johnny Bones. This is a wide ranging chat where Johnny talks openly and honestly about his mental health and past struggles with feeling as though he didn't want to be around. Bones also talks about how the support of his family got him through those times and the importance of being physically healthy, in his case running, and the effect that has on our mental health.

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In this episode, Barbie and I look at New Years Eve, New Years Day and the pressure these dates can bring for people. We also take a look at the year that was and reflect on what we learned from each of our guests and what we can take on board to use for our own mental and physical wellness.

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This is part 2 of my chat with Nathan. In this episode, Nathan talks about this experience of life after rehab. We look at how his relationships changed and he has a surprising response when I ask him about rebuilding his relationship with his wife. We also talk about what it means to stay well and some of the ways Nathan works on his wellness.

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In this episode I chat to my very first guest, Nathan. Nathan gives us some incredible insight into addiction, living with a mental health issue and making the decision to go into a rehabilitation facility. We also explore what a day in rehab actually looks like and some of the tools and techniques he learned in his recovery journey and what he does to stay well.

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