Kate Parker is based in Melbourne and is a volunteer at the global environmental organisation Sea Shepherd. She is a divemaster, and is also is the co-founder of the not for profit Daughters of The Deep, which helps underprivileged women gain access to education and marine conservation work. I reached out to Kate, who I had met briefly in Australia, to know more about what Sea Sheppard was doing. I had read an article on the Chinese Fishing Fleet horrific squid fishery practices off the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos are a UNESCO world heritage site that inspired 19th-century naturalist Charles Darwin and is home to some of the world’s most endangered species, from giant tortoises to hammerhead sharks. Kate explained her work, what Sea Shepherd does, how we can help; we talked about some of the complications of activism; it was an entertaining talk. Thanks so much, Kate! Insta: @ladyparker1984 @daughtersofthedeepofficial @seashpherd 
 

I met Sam in maybe 2012 when Architects were supporting The Amity Affliction on the Chasing Ghosts Tour in Australia, and we've been friends ever since. Here we had a great conversation, where we really got into it. Sam opened up very candidly about his mental health journey. We talked about grief and depression, and getting well again, how we can support one another, all the things. It was a really nice time. Thanks so much for your time Sam! You can follow Sam and Architects ⤵️ https://www.architectsmerch.co/ Insta: @samarchitects @architectsuk Twitter: @samarchitects @architectsuk

With her husband Mataio, they work with men in prisons, have recently published a best selling book, have created viral social media content to spread their message, that change is possible and lives full of love and free from violence are possible. This was a powerful interview and Sarah had so much trauma-informed knowledge and wisdom to share. Thank you so much Sarah! 

You can find Sarah and her work at 

https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/about 

Insta: @SarahClareBrown // @sheisnotyourrehab

Lydia and I talked through her long history of competitive running, from primary school to finishing 20th in the New York Marathon and beyond. 

We explored the image pressures on female athletes and runners, in particular, body dysmorphia, mental health.  

Lydia explained just how understudied the differences between male and female athletes have been and how female-specific understanding of physiology plays an essential role in performance.   

It was super fun and exciting conversation; thank you, Lydia! 

I was 17 when I first Jason. He was already a bona fide champion, with a huge reputation. He was always super cool, and approachable and helpful to me as an eager kid, and would go on to become a good friend. I had a great time hearing his stories from his years fighting, the changes parenting have made in him and the move from being a fighter, to a healer. Thanks for your time Jase! 

You can follow Jason: 
www.jasonsuttie.co.nz 
Insta: @psycho-suttie // @ etkhq

To share what he's learned, he's become an excellent public speaker, author and podcaster. We had an enjoyable conversation about how far we've come as a culture talking about mental health issues, the rise of mental health influencers, and we got into the politics around mental health.

Thanks for your time Jimi!

You can find Jimi at

www.jimihunt.com

insta: @thejimihunt