Mental As Anyone with J.Mo

Australian digital entrepreneur and fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow sits down with Jmo to share a vulnerable look into her life beyond the social media highlight reel.

Tammy opens up about the pressure of public expectations, managing anxiety, and why she identifies as a shy homebody despite her massive online presence.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse.

Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this candid episode, Jmo sits down with Toby Allen from Human Nature. Toby opens up about what it really took to navigate decades in the music industry.

Moving past the polished image and glossy headlines, he discusses the truth behind the band's biggest moments, including putting everything on the line to launch their iconic Las Vegas residency when record sales were slipping.

He also shares his personal journey of navigating fame while feeling the need to guard his identity and sexuality early on, shedding light on the pressures of the pop world and the power of finally telling the full story.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this episode of Mental as Anyone, host Jmo speaks with Olympic breaker Rachel Gunn about the psychological impact of viral online hate and media scrutiny. Gunn opens up about navigating panic and anxiety, the role medication and professional support played in her recovery, and how she works to protect her mental wellbeing today. 

This conversation offers a powerful lesson on separating self-worth from external commentary, reclaiming your own narrative after trauma, and learning how to take small steps back toward the passions that make you feel whole. 

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

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Interior stylist and tastemaker Steve Cordony joins JMo to discuss the reality behind his polished public image. Steve reflects on his mental health journey, sharing his experience with a sudden 2020 panic disorder diagnosis and how years of unaddressed pressure and expectations led to burnout. He opens up about navigating a high-profile divorce after a 15-year relationship, finding balance through daily wellness practices and therapy, and learning to let go of perfectionism to build a more authentic life.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

Actor Callan McAuliffe joins host JMo for a candid conversation about growing up in the spotlight and sustaining a long-term acting career. McAuliffe opens up about starting out young in Rob Reiner's Flipped, learning to detach from constant industry rejection, navigating high-stakes auditions, and managing the shift in identity and accent that comes with moving to the U.S. as an Australian teenager. He reflects on his experiences with The Walking Dead fan base, memorable moments on set with Tom Hanks, and how he maintains grounded mental well-being in a high-pressure industry.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this candid conversation, Jmo sits down with Olympic gold medalist Matthew Mitcham.

Where Matthew discusses reaching over ten years of continuous sobriety after overcoming a severe crystal meth addiction. 

He reflects on his journey through rehab and 12-step recovery, breaking down how he unlearned deep-seated patterns of low self-esteem and perfectionism that once dominated his life. 

Matthew discusses the emotional reality of learning to be comfortable in his own company after decades of back-to-back relationships, tackling the fear of isolation, and avoiding the trap of swapping one addiction for another.

He also shares his practical daily "mental health maintenance" routine, explaining why keeping his mindset healthy requires ongoing work, self-inventories, and a commitment to processing rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) without slipping into old habits.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this episode of Mental as Anyone, host JMo is joined by psychiatrist and Lifeline Chair, Professor Steve Moylan.

Together, they take a deep dive into the reality of Australia's mental health crisis, exploring how modern societal pressures and the "information age" impact our brains.

Dr Moylan opens up about his personal journey surviving the 1998 Bali bombings, living with PTSD, and how connection serves as our most powerful tool against despair. From unpacking the stats behind Lifeline's 4,000 daily contacts to understanding the root causes of suicidal thinking, this conversation with Steve Moylan provides essential insights, hope, and practical advice for anyone navigating mental health struggles.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse.

Resources:

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this episode of Mental as Anyone, host Jmo sits down with former AFL player and mental health advocate Mitch Brown for an honest conversation about identity, privilege, and self-acceptance. Mitch opens up about his public journey as a bisexual man in a hypermasculine sporting space, shedding light on the complexities of navigating internalised biphobia, societal expectations, and the pressure to fit into narrow categories.

He reflects on the painful breakdown of his marriage, the severe mental health crisis that followed, and the deep vulnerability required to rebuild his life alongside his partner, Lou. Together, JMo and Mitch explore the importance of call-out culture regarding homophobia in sport, the life-saving impact of medication and genuine support systems, and how embracing authentic vulnerability has ultimately become Mitch's greatest source of daily resilience.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this episode of Mental as Anyone, host JMo sits down with athlete and content creator Katie Williams for an intimate conversation about life's biggest transitions. Katie opens up about her adult ADHD diagnosis, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning to manage a hyper-aware nervous system through daily routines and movement.

She candidly shares the painful process of calling off her wedding, breaking down the dualities of grief, shame, and ultimate self-love that came with choosing her own path. Katie also reflects on her fluid perspective on sexuality, navigating public perception, and how unconventional healing methods, from somatic therapy and EMDR to running, helped her process trauma following the Bondi attacks. Together, JMo and Katie explore the power of community empathy, vulnerability, and the courage required to break down and rebuild.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Call Lifeline⁠⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios

In this episode of Mental As Anyone, J-Mo sits down with comedian, TV host, and showbiz veteran Julia Morris. With their shared nickname making them "J-Mo squared," the two discuss navigating high-profile media careers, midlife reinvention, and Julia’s late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, which finally helped her map out the "maths" of her own brain.

From the intense 17-hour workdays hosting I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in South Africa to finding solace in cleaning her home, Julia shares how she learned to embrace her foibles, shed people-pleasing habits, and enforce zero-tolerance boundaries. Raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable, this episode explores the realities of women aging in entertainment, navigating life after divorce, and learning to "be the bear" instead of running from it.

This series is proudly supported by Yorkshire Tea, Arnott's and Chemist Warehouse

Resources ⁠⁠

Call Lifeline⁠⁠ anytime on 13 11 14.

Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114.

⁠Order JMo's book here⁠⁠

Produced in the ⁠⁠Pro Podcast Studios