MMHS 28/9/21 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen​ and myself talk to a father and son about dealing with impulse control disorder.  Being honest with yourself is important after losing your way, as well as not being too quick to shed shame and guilt as they have a protective function against making the same mistakes again.

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In this week's episode, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen​ and I talk with Nic Danta​, Penrith Valley Learning Centre Principal and  Shannon Patrick Decker​, business owner of Now and Zen landscaping about intergenerational responsibility.  In his business, Shannon aims for timeless structures that will last long into the future and he talks about transitioning into the workforce with the help of his parents.  In his position as Principal of Penrith Valley Learning Centre, Nic encounters the problem of intergenerational unemployment and the importance of guiding adolescents onto the right path.

A special episode this week with musicians Matt Tonks​ and Nic Danta​ discussing music creation with Boudi Maassen​, psychotherapist and poet.  Watch a video clip of Nic Danta's song Black dog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH6fAjXLy3A

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MMHS 7/09/21 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I get some women's perspectives whilst talking to Penny Holbrook and Eleni Psillakis.  We brainstorm ideas for tackling domestic violence and how to identify when you are in a violent relationship as well as how to help someone who you are worried about and practising self care. 

In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with Craig Ball​, Afghanistan war veteran, singer/songwriter Nic Danta​, and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen​, we talk about healing trauma in kids, the Afghanistan war, and personal development. 

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MMHS 26/08/21 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen​ and I talk with recovering drug addict Lachlan about his experiences and lessons through drug rehabilitation.  We are given a rare glimpse into the type of childhood experiences that might lead to drug use and the struggles of keeping on the path of recovery. 

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After a few months of being in lockdown, Boudi Maassen​ and I are back with Garry Sims​, recording via zoom and with thoughts on how to make sense of our experiences during this difficult time. 

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MMHS 22/07/21 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, we have special guest Gavin Cliff, brother of recently passed Megan Cliff, sharing his family's experience of mental illness and grief, along with music and input from musician Nic Danta

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In today's episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, musician Matt Tonks shares some new music, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen shares some poetry and the topic is around the best kind of speech - speech that is honest, comes from a place of love and is free from gossip.

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MMHS 8/06/21 - In today's episode with Buruberongal and Warmali woman Melissa Stubbings and Stand Up Comedian Leon Anderson we cover the need to surrender when we want to get help for addictions, pausing when we are agitated, drawing upon sources of inspiration, treading lightly on country and that it's okay for men and women to have their differences.   

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