Men Are Nuts

Both Carolyn and Julie are Occupational Therapist and have been working in the field for over 20 years. Both working in Brisbane, Australia in mental health. They have struck up a good bond and friendship which has helped them set up a practice Sensory Modulation in Mental Health. They have also co-authored a book ‘The Sensory Modulation Manual’ which can be found on Amazon. They have just launched ‘Using Sensory Modulation’ an online course. We chat about “icy water” and other techniques.

Nigel Beckles comes on the show to talk about his journey. Nigel has been a radio host for Choice FM and a DJ all around the country. He was a Unison Rep tackling discrimination of numerous kinds and now he has his own Podcast ‘In Conversation’ a series featuring a wide variety of guest. He has also written a book ‘How To avoid The Big Relationship Mistakes!’. On the show we talk about Nigel’s journey as a child dealing with his mums domestic violence and moving from one area to another facing racism for the first time. Nigel is a big advocate for relationships and tackling domestic violence towards both women and men.

Alice Bromage is no stranger to the world having been in the army for 20 years and been around the world in many countries. She has swam with orcas and looked into the eyes of lions and tigers. She is a U.K. ambassador and motivational trainer for the worlds first female anti poaching unit www.Empowering-Success.co.uk/blackmambas. She is also on the advisory board for International Disaster Response and also mentor for supporting wounded veteran. We chat about her her deployment in numerous countries and and coming back to the world that was and is still alien. We talk about her dyslexia and her fears of billboard marketing. This is Alice Bromage

Debora Luzi is a wife, mum of three, a Author, Content Strategist, Author, Keynote Speaker and Host of Women Who Dare To Desire Global Conference and the Take the 5 day Global Writing Challenge. With all these things she has achieved and is achieving you might wonder how, why and what makes this women so passionate about helping others. We chat about her struggle to time to terms with who she was, having grown up in a household with where both parents where alcoholics. She takes us on a journey to her home country. The scenic picture of Italy and it’s calming beauty. She also talks about her personal journey of depression and really coming to terms with life. This is Debora Luzi...

Kari Sutton is a Speaker, Author and Mental Fitness Expert based out in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Having worked with thousands of parents, and educators helping them to empower the children. She is raising awareness of the impact of what we say and do on children and offers resilience in kids training. She talks with passion about how we should give children the tools and coping strategies to deal with negative thoughts and experiences. We talk about the devastating effect of the 2019 drought, the bush fires and then coronavirus. How it has impacted the people of Australia and their mental health. https://karisutton.com/media/

Khalil Sikander is educator Coach teacher SCHAPeDucation going into schools educating students on the 6 keys of Dignity to building a winning culture to overcome adversity. He is also a husband and father. He grew up in Brooklyn New York and is now living in Utah. Khalil talks about his childhood growing up poor, the struggles that his mum was going through being a single mum of 5. Listen to his inspirational story! Khalil can be found on Twitter @coach4thakids5 LinkedIn

On this episode Sandra Ruiz Moriana talks about leaving Spain and moving to Ireland. We talk about her struggles of being a migrant and how it affected her mental health. Sandra is passionate about social justice, inclusion and diversity as well as equality.

Reshie Joseph began his career as a doctor and has a long line of doctors in his family. After watching his father from a young age at work he felt that this was what he wanted to be. Reshie has a history of working in most sectors of Mental Health in various countries around the world. We talk in depth about his past growing up, his drug addiction and how it nearly destroyed him. He is now based in Bali surfing the waves and working as a clinical practitioner. Specialising in psychological trauma. PTSD, addictions and other trauma related disorders.

Rachel Pink is a Well-being and Resilience Coach at Lotus Development and Learning in the Midlands. She developed Lotus D&L after years of on going mental health. Lotus D&L believes in a holistic approach to supporting individuals and groups to achieve their highest potential in life. A series of creative based workshops exploring neuroscience and positive psychology. Rachel over the years has developed a resilience having had a childhood of suicidal thoughts and depression. Her journey from those tender years have been a constant battle with her thoughts as well as a battle with bulimia. This is Rachel pink and her story of becoming blooming Lotus

Lisa Boucher is a recovering Alcoholic who has been 31 years sober. Her mum was a alcoholic and also overcame it. Lisa is very passionate about the awareness and connection of mental health and alcohol. We talk about her drive to help others through her book and her social media platforms.