UNANNOUNCED

On this weeks episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down and chatting to Millicent Ashton! Millie and I touched on it all, her childhood, education, the terrible passing of her ex-partner and so much more! I’ve only known Millie for 5 or so months but she’s hands down one of the most amazing people I know and I some lucky to be able to call her my friend! I hope you enjoy hearing Millicent’s story as much as I did!

If this is your first time listing to the podcast I’d just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!

If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember it’s okay not to be okay! Don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right!

Hello,  my name is Joseph Bangura.

Thanks for taking the time out to check out my podcast Unannounced! Over the next few episodes, you will be hearing some amazing stories from all different types of people! from athletes, musicians, authors and so much more. UNANNOUNCED aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health! While reminding listeners that it’s okay not to be okay, don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren't feeling right! 

Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – ‘Crisis support and suicide prevention.’

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 – ‘Free confidential telephone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25.’

MensLine Australia  – 1300 789 978 – ‘Telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men deal with relationship problems in a practical’ and effective way.

Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – ‘Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.’

Beyondblue – 1300 224 636 – ‘Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for any mental health issue.  Information and support for depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other mental issues.’

SANE – 1800 187 263 – ‘Information about mental health disorders, treatments and where to go for support.’

Butterfly Foundation – 1800 33 4673 – ‘Butterfly’s ED HOPE is Australia’s national eating disorders support service. Only available 8 am-12 am AEST, 7 days a week.’

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Bessie Mahony, Bessie and I spoke about her struggles with anxiety, graduating university, life and so much more hope you enjoy!

As we rap up season two I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone for the continuous support and feedback I truly appreciate! While you wait for season three to drop make sure you go and checkout some of the past episodes on your favourite streaming platform. Don’t forget to click subscribe and leave a little review with any feedback you may have!

As we approach the holiday season it is extremely important now more than ever that we continue to checkin on one another while spreading the important message that it’s OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY don’t remain unannounced seek support if you aren’t feeling right!

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Joseph 'Joey' Edwards owner of Un-Racked Strength and conditioning located in Hobart. Joey and I spoke about his childhood, business adventures with Un-Racked Strength and conditioning, how after spending four months in prison he has managed to turn his life around and so much more hope you enjoy!

 Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on men’s mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Let’s continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time. 

 Remember it’s okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right!

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat to Zac Mccosh! In late October 2019, Zac was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A condition that occurs when the body produces too many abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Throughout our chat, Jack and I spoke about his battle with Cancer, his childhood and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy hearing Zac’s story as much as I did. 

Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on men’s mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Let’s continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time. 

Remember it’s okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right!

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat to Former Australian Boxing Champion, Olympian and Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist Luke ‘Action’ Jackson. After more than 100  amateur fights Luke turned professional in 2013 with a current record of 19-1. Luke and I spoke about his childhood which he describes as one that “he hates”, boxing career, dealing with the mental struggles of OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy listening to Luke’s amazing story as much as I did!

Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on men’s mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Let’s continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time. 

Remember it’s okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right!

*Language Warning 

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and have an amazing chat with Hannah Power. Hannah and I spoke about her childhood, dealing with Type 1 Diabetes, life struggles and the amazing story of how she and her amazing family dealt with the ongoing difficulties that were caused with carrying the BRCA 1 gene. I truly hope you enjoy listening to Matt’s amazing story as much as I did.

Remember, it's okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.

On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with the king of Broken Hill and 2020 Big Brother contestant Matt Garrick. Matt and I spoken about his childhood, growing up with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and so much more. truly hope you enjoy listening to Matt’s amazing story as much as I did. 

Remember, it's okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.

Affectionately known as Lakeisha ‘Lucky’ Patterson, the 20-year-old has already represented her country at the Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, World Para Swimming Championships and the Pan Pacific Para Championships. After watching the 2012 London Para Olympics ‘lucky’ made the bold statement to her mum that in four years she would not only be at the 2016 Rio Olympics but would win gold! ‘Lucky’ went on to smash that goal by not only winning gold but also breaking the world record in both the 400m freestyle and the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay. ‘Lucky’ and I spoke about growing up with a disability, her rise to becoming a world champion, struggles, triumphs and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy listening to her amazing story as much as I did.

Remember, it's okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.