What does it look like to genuinely rebuild yourself?, not just say you're working on it, but actually do it?In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Whittle, breakfast radio announcer at SeaFM on Tasmania's Northwest Coast, musician, rally car driver, band manager, and one of the most self-aware humans we've had in the studio. Nathan returns for his most honest conversation yet, and this one goes deep.Nathan's path to breakfast radio wasn't linear. From six years on the phones at Apple Tech Support, to eight years crafting radio ads in the production booth, to now co-hosting a breakfast show heard across his community, every "random" job turned out to be training. His story is proof that the dots only connect looking backwards.But this episode isn't just a career retrospective. Nathan opens up about:🎙️ Why radio is the last traditional media standing and how its two-way relationship with community keeps it alive while print and TV fade🤘 Managing a young Tasmanian death metal band (Tranquility Unknown) picking them up at 16, stepping away at the right time, and watching them hit the mainland🚗 Rally driving as therapy, how buying a Mitsubishi Mirage and racing it up a hill became the most important mental health decision he made after losing a close friend📖 The "life as a book" framework?, Nathan's philosophy that the question isn't whether you're doing well, it's whether the page you're currently on is worth reading🧠 Choosing what to believe and why his life is divided into two chapters: before and after he realised belief is a choice💊 Psychedelics, complex PTSD, and waking up. Nathan speaks candidly about how a traumatic relationship in his youth left invisible wounds, and what finally helped him see them🔥 Internal vs external reality, and the uncomfortable truth about why people in chaos will often sabotage a good situation because familiar pain feels safer than unfamiliar peaceThis is one of those conversations that makes you pause and just sit with your thoughts for a minute. If you've ever felt like you're still carrying something you can't quite name, this episode is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome back Nathan01:00 — Music, tech, and the road to Apple03:45 — The pivot from Apple to radio production07:00 — Eight years of ads, then the mic09:20 — Breakfast radio: privilege, responsibility, and 4am starts11:00 — Managing death metal band Tranquility Unknown14:10 — Walls of death, moshing, and extreme music culture22:30 — Cancel culture, democracy, and growing into your opinions29:10 — Life as a book: Nathan's personal framework38:00 — The pivotal moments you don't see coming47:45 — Rally driving, grief, and doing something ridiculous for your soul56:30 — Complex PTSD, toxic relationships, and psychedelics59:15 — Internal vs external reality: why we sabotage good things🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode👍 Like if this one hit different💬 Comment — what's the page you're on right now?#podcast #mentalhealth #selfawareness #radio #trauma #healing #CPTSD #Tasmania #music #rallysport #lifestory #psychedelics #motivation #authenticity #personaldevelopment

Three years after his last appearance, independent brewer Josh Roberts of Buttons Brewing returns to the podcast for a raw, honest conversation about the hidden pressures of running a business alone. After scaling his brewery "real big, real quick," Josh hit a breaking point driven by severe cash flow stress, isolation, and hiding his struggles from loved ones. A severe wake-up call forced him to completely reassess his relationship with alcohol, business management, and life itself. Now, Josh is back in his "sweet spot", running a downsized, community-focused cellar door, making time to be a playful dad, and embracing a more lighthearted approach to life. Tune in to hear his valuable insights on mental health, recognizing when you need a business coach, and the current state of independent brewing.

What happens when life turns up the volume all at once? In this episode, we sit down with Jack McCoy, a Tasmanian mechanical business owner, marathon runner and a new dad!, to talk about what it really looks like to juggle it all without dropping the ball.Jack opens up about the raw reality of becoming a first-time dad, the sleepless nights, the baby books that set unrealistic expectations, the relationship shifts that nobody warns you about, and how he found his new normal. He shares the honest truth about swallowing your pride as a self-confessed creature of habit when the house isn't perfect and the grass doesn't get mowed.We also dive deep into Jack's business journey, from rediscovering his lost passion for mechanics, to taking the leap into business ownership in 2021 and building a team of nine employees. Jack talks candidly about delegating, trusting your team, and the mental shift required to let go of control when a something major gets thrown into the mix... (having a baby) changes everything.And then there's the running. What started as signing up for the Burnie 10 with zero training has evolved into completing full marathons on the Gold Coast and beyond. Jack gets real about the mental toughness required, and shares a small story about his struggle at the 35km mark, and the power of a single text message which saved his race, and why he's set himself a goal to run one marathon every year for the next ten years.This episode is for the blokes grinding through the chaos of business, fatherhood, and chasing personal goals, and finding out who they really are along the way.

Joel Beveridge joins us for an honest conversation about life on and off the court, and what it took to finally ask for help.In this episode, Joel opens up about growing up on the Northwest Coast with very little, finding his path to university and teaching, and what it's really like to juggle 20 seasons of basketball, a young family, a side business, and a career in education, all while managing undiagnosed ADHD.Joel shares the pivotal moment a workplace blow-up forced him to confront his mental health, how therapy and an ADHD diagnosis completely changed his life at home and at school, and why he now champions open conversations about mental wellbeing with his students and those around him.

In this one, we’re joined by Connor Jack Scheffer (aka CheffaMc). This isn't just another chat; it’s a proper look at what it takes to climb out of a dark hole and actually turn things around.Connor doesn't hold back. He walks us through the tough stuff, losing his mum way too young, the spiral into addiction, and the reality of being at rock bottom. He’s also dead honest about the people he had around him, the ones who were dragging him down, and the ones that were building him up!The best part of this story is the last year. Connor shares how he finally drew a line in the sand and used writing and rap as his way out. He’s traded the chaos for lyrics, and he’s proof that no matter how much life kicks you in the guts, you can still find a way to stand back up.

We’ve been quiet for 18 months, but we haven't been standing still. Welcome to the very first episode of the In Progress Podcast.Formerly The Better Blokes Project, this rebrand is more than just a name change—it’s a realization. After three seasons of conversations, one theme kept surfacing: no matter who you are, your life is always "in progress" until it isn't. You have the power to steer your direction, but only if you understand the moments that defined your map.In this episode, we dive into:Where we’ve been for the last year and a half.The "In Progress" philosophy: Why perfection is the enemy of growth.How we’re expanding our scope to the wider community while staying rooted in men’s wellbeing.What to expect from this new chapter.Your life is a work in progress. Let’s figure out the next chapter together.

Rear Admiral Darren Grogan, CSM, RAN - Deputy Director, Maritime Operations - joins our little podcast for a chat about mental health.

Shaun is someone that those around him often look up to. His attitude, kind and caring nature are something that local people will mention when you bring up his name. This is all to say, that Shaun's small piece of advice is something that is quite literally a testament to his nature and something everyone could learn from.

Brady is a young lad from the NW coast of Tassie, he reached out to us to jump on the podcast as someone who has a keen interest to help others.

Dylan Hesp is an actor, stand up comic, screen writer and all round good bloke. His 1%er was something that was not unfamiliar but is something Brené Brown also shares in her lectures. Always assume that people are trying their best... It is a pretty simple mindset shift, and sometimes it's going to be tricky, but its a guaranteed way to improve your own mental wellbeing.