Rae Bonney

Back in 2015 two men died, one to prostate cancer and the other by suicide. Patrick and Nathan were both in their early 40's, not famous nor particularly well known by superstar standards, but were extremely well loved and adored by their mates. Part of the grief and loss journey experienced by this group of caring and considerate friends, Travis Strong, Scott Eccleston, Stewart Jonson, Michael Fung, Jeremy Kruse, Mark Delaney and Glenn Hull was to establish a not for profit initiative called White Owl for Men's Health. Honouring their legacy, White Owl for Men's Health aims to raise awareness of men’s health issues and generate funds to go toward assisting support programs for men’s health issues. I spoke with with one of the White Owl founders, Travis Strong.

https://www.facebook.com/travis.strong.31

https://www.facebook.com/whiteowlformenshealth/http://www.whiteowl.org.au/

References:

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Rebecca Perkins had a vision, back in 2015 to create a world in which families caring for children with special needs, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges are deservedly acknowledged and supported to enable thriving and flourishing lives. Through her organisation, My Special Child, Rebecca engages with parents, educators and experts from around the world, joining together to make change to the lives of so many.

http://www.myspecialchildonline.com/

https://www.mummycon.com.au/http://www.gkrkarate.com/indexr4/HOME/-/-/-/8

https://www.facebook.com/becky.davis.106

References:

Time 2 Train Aspergers Programhttp://www.time2trainaspergers.com/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

The quintessential Aussie inquiry into a person's well being: "How ya goin?" Typically followed by a short and closed response of "Yeah good!" Asking the question "what does it feel like being you today?" could be the start of a life changing conversation.

I’m speaking with Tasmanian Labor Parliamentarian Shane Broad MP, Member for Braddon.  We discussed how to recognise when someone is in trouble and recall a valuable lesson he learned from me back in October last year. Shane's also gives us an inside scoop into the upcoming Tasmanian election where health, education, the economy and poker machines loom as key issues. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!!

https://www.facebook.com/Broad4Braddon/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Broadhttps://twitter.com/shane_broad

Song: Birds of Tokyo - Planshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSUPaTF-wN8

References:

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Today's show, where it really is OK to not be OK, my special guest, Sean Nicholas O'Leary, talks about his journey to becoming the Transformed Man. For more than 25 years, Sean struggled with anxiety, stress, excess weight and health issues, before finding that amazing moment which catapulted him from redundant to remarkable. We're also phoning in one of the show’s great mates, Dan Lewin, accomplished dietitian and founder of The Men's Health Dietitian, to "weigh in" on the conversation!

http://www.seannicholas.com/http://www.transformedmanshow.comhttps://facebook.com/iwasfattoohttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/transformed-man-show/id1241641122

Catch Dan Lewin's previous appearance on the show, here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq6nx_HeJ20

Song: Hunters & Collectors - Do You See What I See?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=civzfZ_3uVc

References:

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

The first official show of 2018, where it really is OK to not be OK, I'm speaking with Mike Addison, owner and head trainer of local F45 Training Blackburn, which is the latest phenomenon in getting sustainably fit. Mike is not only speaking of his own journey to becoming one of Whitehorse/Boorondara's most inspiring trainers, but also the mental health benefits of being connected to F45 Training's local and global community.

We're also phoning in Jacques from Advance Coaching in the Gold Coast - he's a fitness industry expert who, only hours before, arrived home from Taipei, after opening the very first F45 Training Taichung. Jacques' unique business approach also helped Mike launch F45 Blackburn.

https://f45training.com.au/blackburn/https://www.facebook.com/f45blackburn/

https://www.facebook.com/F45FunctionalTraining/

http://www.advancecoaching.com.au/about-jacques/

Song: David Guetta - Lovers On The Sun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPiW0tkWfeg

Song: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4

References:

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Many Australian’s love a great idol, and way back in 2007, Natalie Gauci was welcomed with open arms and hearts into Australia’s very own Idol machine. 10 years on, Natalie is joining me to share her incredible and largely untold journey - over 2 compelling weeks - she’s helping me support the notion that it really is OK to not be OK.

References:https://www.facebook.com/natgofficiall/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Gauci

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Many Australian’s love a great idol, and way back in 2007, Natalie Gauci was welcomed with open arms and hearts into Australia’s very own Idol machine. 10 years on, Natalie is joining me to share her incredible and largely untold journey - over 2 compelling weeks - she’s helping me support the notion that it really is OK to not be OK.

References:https://www.facebook.com/natgofficiall/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Gauci

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

When we think about body image problems, eating disorders, and food management issues, our minds typically, turn to matters concerning women. My guest, Dan Lewin, is an accomplished dietitian and founder of The Men's Health Dietitian, an amazing service, dedicated to supporting men with food, eating and body image concerns. He's speaking with me, about these often hidden and alarmingly dismissed men’s issues, disclosing his own long and difficult journey to self acceptance and better health. Dan will also share some insights and tools around his helping philosophy which is grounded in a weight neutral non-diet approach, supporting men to develop a positive relationship with food and body. Remember, "It's OK to not be OK".

References:http://www.themenshealthdietitian.com/https://www.facebook.com/themenshealthdietitian/https://www.facebook.com/dan.lewin.7

Chase Goehring - Mirror / Lyrics (America's Got Talent)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVGNZhPSNFs

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Joining me, where it really is “OK to not be OK” is Glenn Patrick, front man of Melbourne based band, Collegians, talking about the rocky, risky, yet rhapsodically world of rock music! He plays live in the studio, and introduces their 2nd, much anticipated single "Black Mass". This very song smashed into the Australian iTunes Rock charts at number 9.

References:https://www.facebook.com/collegiansmusic/https://www.collegiansmusic.com/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

David Mann is best known as 3AW’s ‘Mann About Town’. He plays the part of roving reporter and radio personality and for four decades, contributed greatly to the outstanding success of 3AW, With a plethora of government, board and advisory positions to attend to, we were very lucky to nail down this "radio royal", for today's two hour special. I'm teaming up with 3WBC favourite, Ken Lyons, to keep you entertained with anecdotes, advice and reflections on David Mann's incredible career.

References:https://www.facebook.com/ken.lyons.564

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/directors-management/2017/2/5/david-mann-oam

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/