Take 10 For Men

You may recognise Luke McLeod from the tele.He’s a former contestant on Sophie Monk’s season of The Bachelorette.But reality TV is far behind him now and every day he brings the gift of meditation to dozens of Australians.Luke is the founder and head meditation guide at Soul Alive, a new-age, online meditation studio.He first got into meditation to improve his productivity at work and has experienced first-hand how meditation and mindfulness can change your life for the better.Now, he teaches...

Malakai Watene-Zelezniak fulfilled a life-long dream of playing in the NRL when he laced up his boots for the Penrith Panthers alongside his brother Dallin.Playing rugby league was a childhood dream and for four years, he fulfilled that dream.But at age 29, he hung up the boots after a health scare that almost took his life.So what’s life like when you have to step away from the sport you love?Malakai talks to me about what retirement from rugby league felt like, how he manages his mental hea...

When I first started Take 10 For Men - I wanted to share stories and messages from inspiring men. I wanted to speak to men from all walks of life, of all ages, to show that we can and should talk about the highs and lows of life.This final episode is especially important because of the two men you’ll hear from.I’ve admired jack and Fraser from afar since we met a few years ago through rugby. Both of them are lovable larrikins. Banterous. Big hearted. Boisterous.But what I find most inspiring ...

When Lee Carseldine was cast on Australian Survivor, the single dad wanted to set a good example for his two boys and show that the good guys can win.In the 2016 season, Lee went all the way to the finale - 17kg lighter.While he may not have won, he did show Australia that you can be tough and maintain your integrity.Lee is a former professional cricketer. In today’s chat he shares how he dealt with a career-ending injury, what 55 days in the Samoan jungle was really like, how he stays mental...

On the outside, it looked like Mitch Wallis was living the dream.He had a loving family, a high-flying job that was taking him all over the world, and corporate success.But behind closed doors, Mitch’s life looked, and felt, very different.He was experiencing severe anxiety and depression and was debilitated by it.One YouTube video changed things for Mitch. The video made him feel like he wasn’t alone in what he was feeling. It prompted him to make some monumental changes.Now, Mitch is living...

Breakfast radio host and Walkley award-winning journalist Ben Fordham wears many, many hats.On top of hosting 2GB’s breakfast radio show, Ben hosts Australian Ninja Warrior and is a present father to his three beautiful children Freddy, Pearl and Marigold.Being in the media spotlight brings its own unique pressures and challenges, including extraordinary highs and lows.In today’s Take 10 For Men episode, Ben shares how he deals with the media spotlight, who he turns to when times get tough, a...

Please note this conversations touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone else you know needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline, anytime, on 13 11 14.The first time I saw Trent, it was in a viral Instagram video.In the video, Trent laid it all bare. He was raw, he was real, he was honest and he was vulnerable after he lost two friends to suicide within days of eachother.Trent had had enough of losing his mates to depression. So he recorded the video to show his ...

Please note that this conversation touches on themes of suicide. If you, or anyone you know, needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.For former NRL player and pro-boxer Joe Williams, suicidal ideation started when he was a teenager. He was 13 when he first experienced those dark and intrusive thoughts.Joe’s dream was to play footy and eventually, he reached the pinnacle, playing for the Bulldogs, Panthers and Rabbitohs between 2004-2008. When his career i...

Gotcha4Life Founder Gus Worland is a man on a mission.His vision is clear: zero suicides.After spending over a decade in the grind of breakfast radio on Triple M, Gus has recently found his life’s purpose. Every day he is devoted to improving mental fitness in Australia and encouraging meaningful mateship and connection.In today’s Take 10 For Men episode, Gus shares how you can turn banter into a conversation of gravity with the man you love and reveals how he looks after his own mental fitne...

Please note this interview contains conversations about suicide and depression. If you, or anyone else you know, needs support, help is always available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.On paper, Soa ‘The Hulk’ Palelei was absolutely killing it.His career as a fighter in the UFC spanned over a decade. He was applauded for his strength and his skill in the Octagon. But even in the prime of his life, Soa was struggling with depression and anxiety.It was a suicide attempt that woke him up a...