The Better Blokes Project

"Just block it out!", This is Grants 1%er for improving your mental wellbeing, and we couldn't agree more! In this episode we drive into social media and how its affecting peoples lives and drastically controlling their spending habits. We go into some challenges he is seeing around financial literacy in our communities and how it causes huge pressures on families and men's men...

Jakub is someone that bubbles with energy... no matter where you see him out in the community, he is the type of guy that is always up for a yak... But with that energy, comes some challenges... In this episode, Jakub talks about the benefits of having a daily routine, and finishes with a bit of advice for trying to tie in some 'ME' time, into your day.  This channels purpose is to give...

It's easy... Thats the general consideration we've had about all of the 1%er's we've had on the show so far... and thats the point!  Mental well-being doesn't always need to be doom and gloom, and the blokes we've had on the show so far, are prime examples of how 'ordinary' blokes have managed their mental health well-being, and often their advice, isn'...

Just SMILE!... This is the most simple piece of advice we have heard to date... Yet, it is possibly the most under appreciated wellbeing tools we can all use.... Greg Wing is a local footy icon, and to many Greg is the guy that's always willing to have a chat, and is incredibly passionate about making the community a happy, healthier place.  We talk about Greg's work role, and how a terr...

Stuart Applebee is a North West Tassie farmer and well known local footballer. Stu talks about his 1%er which is something we can all add to our daily routine, exercise! This has been seemingly, and not intentionally... one of the most common themes coming out of this season so far!   We dive a little bit into the life of a Tasmanian farmer and we were shocked when he mentioned what it takes to be...

"Could it be worse?"... This is the question Jack always reminds himself of whenever he is in challenging times. This is Jacks' 1%er!  In this podcast/ vodcast, Jack Mccoy talks about some topics that sometimes blokes find hard to discuss. Jack is a young business owner on the NW Coast of Tassie and has set his sights on re-building the brand that his father left behind. As always.....

This episode is from local legend Jess Bonde or some might know him as Wildbonde from his Instagram and social media following. Links below.  Jess talks about the importance of being curious, and in particular being curious about learning. How do I do this... How could I do that... etc.  He talks about his journey as an 'influencer' and how it has impacted his life. It really is a great...

This channels purpose is to give blokes a platform to share some small bits of advice that would help improve the lives of others, regardless of their gender.  Josh's story and his small bits of advice around journaling are some important lessons for anyone. This guy has been able to turn a University passion project into a full time living! And is a real testament to hard work and perseveran...

All pun's aside, (and we know the spelling police are going to be triggered.) but this episode really hit the nail on the head when it comes to giving people simple advice for making yourself 1% better everyday! Craig talks about how finding his peace has helped him in various facets of his life, from being a Dad of 3 to his day job working with vulnerable young people.  This episode is truly...

Quote Rhys: " Belly has the hands of god, or so people say..." Paul is a remedial therapist from the North West Coast of Tassie and he talks to us about the importance of a simple life lesson... appreciation. We talk about career paths, reflections of past learnings and how ultimately how appreciating what we have is often an under rated mental health strategy. 1% Better... this is a tho...

Brain bender, mind blower or potentially a sub-conscious slap to your consciousness! This episode we dive into the world, and the life of local North West Tasmanian, Nathan Whittle... Honestly this episode dives into some deep stuff, and there are numerous heavy themes that will not be for everyone, but I encourage everyone to listen to the end, because I have no doubt there are some nuggets of wi...

EPISODE 9 - Michael Paske! Just take a second and...... PAUSE. Michael talks about his 1%er being the ability to ''pause". 1% Better... this is a thought that James Clear talks about in his book Atomic Habits, and we lean on it in every episode here at the Better Blokes Project. The Better Blokes Project aim is to help improve the lives of blokes from all around the world... and we...

It's episode 9!, and Stephen Quinn (Quinny) introduces his 1%er - 'Don't let work influence who YOU ARE outside of work!'. Quinny, talks about how he went through a patch of near burn out and frustration and brought work home with him on a daily basis, he gives some brief suggestions on some simple ways to remove some of that stress, but just being conscious of it, is the first...

1% Better... this is a thought that James Clear talks about in his book Atomic Habits, and we lean on it in every episode here at the Better Blokes Project.  This video is a recap of our interviews from March, and a bit more in depth conversation about the themes coming from the 1%er's.  The Better Blokes Project aim is to help improve the lives of blokes from all around the world... and we h...

Martin goes into his 1%er 'Gratitude'! He shares some powerful reflects and thoughts about his time working in the construction industry and later in life as a private consultant.  Relationships and their power and benefit to yourself, also comes up as a key theme throughout this episode. There are a few key links we want to share with you all from this video - 1. James Clears' book...

Geof Beck is an amazing bloke from Tassie and he really threw us some curly topics and back ground in this weeks podcast. He talks about sickness, suicide, death, mental health struggles... and personal identity... Geof shares his 1% rule for himself of understanding that you can only control the controllables! being those things that you can influence yourself, and not getting caught up in things...

This episode we hear from Toby Mahoney from Urban Money Australia. Toby talks deeply and honestly about his experience with mental health struggles and how pushing himself past his limits left him feeling paralyzed and needing significant psychological intervention. Toby's 1% rule that he shares is about checking in with yourself! This episode brings up some heavy themes, so if this brings up...

Every Better Blokes Project pod will start with a 1%-er... and this weeks episode starts with Jonathan talking about the importance of "prioritization". He discusses how this simple 1%er has helped him manage stress from, work, being a dad and just being an adult.  Video episode can be found at our Youtube Channel --> https://youtu.be/Uqua6Xkxrak

Reflection episodes are all about going deeper into the 1%er's that were discussed over the month. We unpack some of the key themes from the episodes and add some more value to their meaning.  Check out the video episode on our Youtube Channel --> https://youtu.be/Engn-lGglXc

This episodes 1%er is about Goal setting, its importance... but also how to not let them control your life! Sam talks about his past life experiences and shares how important it is for him to have clear goals in life. But also how he's learnt, that although they are important, it is MORE important to still live your life and be present in the moment! Check out the video episode on our Youtube...