Turn Up The Talk

On this episode we introduce ourselves and give an insight into our own battles with mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we sit and have an open and honest chat with Maryanne Larkin the wife of Gavin Larkin, the founder of the R U OK foundation. Maryanne discusses her story of how and why the R U OK foundation started, the importance of support networks and her personal story experiencing the loss of her partner and her son Gus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gus Worland details his own experiences with Mental Health issues and gives an insight into why it is such a prevalent topic in today’s society. We also discuss the origins of the gotcha4life foundation and some tips which can help you stay on top of your mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down and talk to an inspiring and powering women Stefani Caminiti. After loosing friends to suicide and a suicide attempt of her own, Stef has started the Inner Ninja Foundation which works around mental health and suicide prevention. We discuss her own story along with ways to improve your mental wellness and how to deal with someone you know experiencing mental health challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we sit down and talk with NRL superstar Josh Dugan, where he talks about his journey growing up and having to face the challenges that come with being a sport star. He also gives us an insight into events that have shaped his career, and the mental health battles along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we sit down with NRL and rugby union international player Wendell Sailor. Wendell goes into great detail about the ups and downs of his professional career and what led him to become an R U OK ambassador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with ex NRL player and former professional boxer Joe Williams. Joe has his own foundation called the Enemy Within, and has recently won an award for his suicide prevention within Australia. Joe went into great depth about his battles with mental health and how the life of an athlete impacted both positively and negatively on his mental health. Joe has survived a suicide attempt and shared great knowledge into his experiences and how he deals with his own mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this chat we sit and talk with R U OK ambassador Kevin Heath. Kevin talks all things mental health and how to deal with mental health experiences!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit and chat with the owner of Advanz therapies and ELAB owner Mark Mitchell. Mark being a physio has had a long and successful career in physical health, however in recent years has taken an approach into the mental aspects of humans through studying psychology. Mark talked all things mental and physical health and the impact he has seen of physical injuries on someones mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with Dan Price. Dan has a lived experience with suicide and goes into great depths and honesty in our raw and open chat. From his early childhood right through to his current life, the challenges he faced and how he overcame and still continues to overcome them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode us three boys sit down and wrap up season 1. We include helpful tips during this tough time of COVID-19, highlights of the season and what we have planned for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season 2 launcher the boys sit down with an Inspirational Carmen Greentree. Carmen (A former pro surfer) opens up about her childhood surfing and what it was like to surf with some of the best athletes the world has seen. Growing up with a mental health illness Carmen used surfing as her escape. At such a young age of 22, Carmen travelled to India in search of inner peace after leaving unresolved experiences in her childhood, only to be captured and held hostage in India for two months. Carmen explains the trauma she suffered from the continued mental and physical abuse endured over the two month period and how she grew and continues to grow and heal as a person. A truly inspiring and moving story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sat down with MMA legend Mark 'SuperSamoan' Hunt. Mark dived into his experiences with mental health and working through problems growing up in a rough environment. Mark was very open about his battles outside of the octagon, including his current law suits with the UFC. He touches on the importance of support networks and the rewards he received mentally after speaking openly about his battles. Mark also gave us an insight into his upcoming fights in the near future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Turn up the talk, the boys sit down with AFLW star Jess Hosking. Jess speaks openly about her battles growing up with mental health and how her self image played a big part in her life. Jess talks about the importance of support networks , how opening up in conversation about her own image helped improve her mental health. We spoke about her current situation with being in lockdown in Melbourne, upcoming events for AFLW and her career goals. Was an awesome chat and definitely not one to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode the boys chat with rugby union and Aussie 7's player Dylan Pietsch. Dylan talks about his lived experience with mental health, the cycle that he got in which he thought was 'normal' which led to an attempted suicide. He speaks openly about his great relationship with his dad, how his aspect on life and footy has changed and all the great work he is doing in the community! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode we sit down with A league and Socceroos legend Archie Thompson. Archie is one of the most humble, down to earth and honest guy we've had the pleasure to speak to. We talk to Archie about his current situation being in lockdown in Melbourne, how it has affected him and his family and steps he has in place to ensure a healthy mind. Archie dives into his experiences with mental health particularly in his final year of soccer and the scary reality that set in when sport no longer acted as a coping mechanism for him which resulted to alcohol use and suicidal thoughts. Archie continues to describe what helped him get back to a healthy mindset and lifestyle.An inspiring man with an inspiring story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sat down with former NRL player and founder of mental health movement, Dan Hunt. Dan was an awesome guy to have a chat with about his own raw and inspiring story with mental illness and bi polar, those who helped him through those times including his wife and NRL coach Wayne Bennett, major injury which was brought underlying problems that Dan had not faced, to the surface and how he now maintains a healthy mental state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sat down with Mollie Gray. Mollie chats to us about her time served in the Army and representing Australia in rugby union. We discuss her diagnosis of PTSD and how rugby helped her out of a dark time but also the scary reality when she was forced to retire early due to injury. We speak all things mental health, haircuts and what not to say to someone on the first date! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we were joined by Ben Higgs the founder of the rise foundation. We talk all things mental health, including his personal story, the background of the rise foundation and why he created such an important organisation and shared a few laughs including the moment which initially sparked Bens QLD to Sydney awareness walk. Luca also opens up about his own recent experiences and the importance of reaching out to your mates, family and professionals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit and chat with the founder of Maroubra movement. Maroubra movement is a local mental health organisation hosting free seminars to educate the community on mental health. We talk to bailey about why he started the organisation and his own experiences with mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.