Lead Yourself First

In this episode we meet Leon Ruri, Founder of "Haka For Life", the not for profit thats using war dance to stand against male suicide. 

Leon shares his worst moments in life including being beaten as a kid, his gambling addiction and how in order to become a man of his word, the man he wanted to be, he had to tell the woman he loved that he'd been unfaithful.

Contact Leon:

https://www.facebook.com/leon.ruri

https://www.facebook.com/hakaforlife/

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In this episode we chat with Lived experience speaker and aspiring psychologist Baylee Dansby as she shares with us her darkest moments, including racial and sexual abuse, self harm, and attempted suicide. 

We also hear of her barriers to receiving or reaching out for help as well as her turning points and what she's used to recover. 

Contact Bay:

https://www.facebook.com/alifefullofchaosandcalm/


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WARNING: F-words galore!!


In this episode we get to know ex crossfit regionals athlete and retired armoured vehicle gunner, Finn Johnson. 

He shares with us his darkest moments to date, including his time at war in Afghanistan and the unexpected passing of family members.

He also shares with us how he managed to cope with the horrific situations he endured, situations that would leave most of us traumatised for life.

Finns actionable tip:
-Reach out to someone close to you, be it a best friend or family member.
-If that still seems too much, start with a txt first and progress at your own pace from there.

It seems obvious but most of us when we struggle are afraid of being a burden so we isolate ourselves in the belief we're only going to cause others strife. Like Finn says, most people will find it interesting because they'll like the idea of helping someone in need, so do it, pick up that phone and send that txt. 


Contact Finn:
https://www.facebook.com/finley.johnson.39



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In Episode 04 with Jason Nelson aka the Kilted Rogue Runner, we open up about his dependence on work place comradery and how work place bullying, which at times was possibly life threatening, would lead him to attempting suicide over and over. 

He also opens ups about the trauma which ended in PTSD, unleashing all the trauma he'd buried internally since childhood. 

Jason also shares with us what he's used to recover from it all as well as an actionable tip anyone can use in a moment of despair. 


Jason contacts:
[email protected]
kiltedroguerunner.com.au

Heidis story:
http://www.kiltedroguerunner.com.au/blog/healing-heidi

Guest blog requirements:

-Cover one of the following topics:
Mental Health Recovery, Lived Experience with Mental Health, Mental Health Coping Strategies, Mental Fitness, Mindfullness, Post Traumatic Growth, Mental Health Therapies
-Positive hopeful vibe 
-Maximum 1000 words

Please submit via email [email protected] I aim to put out at least one per week


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Private sharing group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/

In this episode we hear about Shannons turbulent childhood, near death experience while mining for diamonds, and his fear of failing to achieve the "mercian dream" he's envisioned all his life. 

Unfortunately we didn't have time to get to his divorce and neck and back operations but we're certain there'll be a part.2 in the near future!



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In this episode we sit down with Jude Young, Co-Founder of the popular WA Plants with purpose. He talks us through the worst moments he's experienced in life, including how his betrayal not only cost him his family, but also nearly his life. Get ready to tune in because we just give Jude the reins and let him riff!

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In this episode we sit down with Candyce Murrel, better known as candy love. She's an artist, spiritual mentor, reiki practitioner and blogger who's overcome self loathing, never fitting in and a failed engagement, to eventually become one of the most content and helpful people we've met to date. 

Contact: @candyloveinspiringspiritualadventure on Facebook.

In this episode you'll get an idea of what the Open Up Podcast and Group are about, who they'll help and where we see them both going. Lachlan Samuel, our host, tells us of his struggle with a fear of failure and what ultimately lead him to attempt suicide. You'll also hear what tips tools and tactics he used to come back from his darkest moments.