The Health Classes You Missed

Cass joins me in the studio for a short and sweet episode full of lots of good stuff - just like her! We talk about how staying organised helps her mental health, the key thing to do after leaving a long relationship and the importance of not giving up (even after 24 attempts)! The advice Cassie gives us for her 18 year old self is bloody good too. This was an awesome episode to record and I loved...

Hi team! As you can see from the title, today is not the scheduled NSQ. In short, I will be taking a quick break over the Easter holidays/school holidays to regroup and sort some stuff out. Longtime listeners will know about my dog Neddo who struggled with Lymphoma for the past year. By the time this episode is released, I will have said a very hard goodbye to my best mate. To take care of myself...

Today we have Zach in the studio! Zach is an absolute legend and just an all round good egg. We cover SO MUCH in this episode. Zach speaks about the difficulty he has with opening up to people close to him and the way he has tackled with the idea that he can 'figure it out on his own'. We talk about the road less travelled and how Zach worked his way up through the ranks to where he is today (in t...

Hey team! We're back with another solo learning episode. I learnt SO much researching this topic and I hope you guys learn just at much listening. Today we are talking about Image Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA). According to research from RMIT, 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-49 have experienced some form of IBSA in their lifetime (this is TOO MANY!). We learn about some stories in the media, how IBSA can i...

Today we have the wonderful Leigh in the studio! A fellow teacher friend and an all round bloody legend. The Saturday after this was recorded, Leigh packed up his life and headed to Adelaide to live with his long-term partner. We talk about how he's feeling about this big change, the (new and different) things he does for his mental health, and the last time Leigh felt proud of himself. Leigh talk...

Heyoooooo! Back again for a short and quick NSQ episode where we answer a random health question together! Today we are talking all about Nangs; what they are, where they come from, the effects, and why they might not be so good for you and your health.  For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. For 24/7 crisis...

Today we have Jayden in the studio. Jayden is my cousin/not cousin who I have known since he was born! Now 20 years old, Jayden was one of those people who experienced harsh Melbourne lockdowns during his final years of schooling. We talk all about the effect this had on his mental health, the importance of having mates you can lean on and how great it is to be able to experience all those shared...

Teachers! This one's for you! Today I have Loz and Amanda in studio to talk all about Box Ed Australia; an active wellbeing program with an aim to promote physical activity, particularly in the sport of boxing. We chat all about the program, why boxing is so good for wellbeing, how boxing and breath work are connected and the stigma associated with boxing. You can find their socials and info below...

Today we have Mr. Wade Dekker joining me in the studio. Wade is a fellow teacher friend and an all round good guy (and when I say good, I mean good at everything). Wade talks all about his non-negotiables when it comes to his mental health, how his faith helps him to stay grounded and the strategies he uses to keep pushing forward after stressful events. Wade also talks about his time playing for...

A bit of a different NSQ this week team! Today we are talking all about mosquitoes. They're one of the MOST annoying little insects about. If you've ever been drifting off to sleep only to hear that unmistakable buzz in your ear, YOU KNOW.  We learn some fun facts about mosquitoes, why they bite us, why we react to the bites and then go through 5 main reasons mosquitoes might bite you more than th...

Today we have Darcy in the studio. Darcy is a video producer at Producey Studios and has helped me out with THCYM so much over the past year. Darcy joins me to talk about the importance of family, a good home-cooked meal and the fact that you don't need a uni degree to land a bloody cool job like his. We chat about imposter syndrome and that a little bit of confidence can go a long way. This was e...

Heyooooo guys! Today we have a slightly different topic but definitely one that is around EVERYWHERE at the moment. We are talking all about cold water therapy. This means ice baths, cold showers, ocean dips. There has been such a hype around adding this to your New Years resolution list this year that I thought it would be a great topic to dive into. We talk about the benefits of cold water thera...

Today we have... me?!  My wonderful sister Shae came into the studio to interview me for a birthday episode. We talk all about balance, why I'm cutting back on alcohol, the importance of journaling like 'no one is watching' and a bit about my personal mental health journey. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and enjoy learning a little bit more about me. I am scared and excited to be sharing this...

Heyoooooo everyone! Today we are talking all about BV. What it is, why it happens, how it's treated & how to prevent it from coming back. Remember, there is NOTHING wrong with being curious and knowledgable about your sexual health.    Stay up to date with me on Instagram!   More info:  Bacterial Vaginosis - Planned Parenthood BV treatment - Better Health BV - Health Direct BV Basic Fact Sheet - C...

This week we had a small hiccup with the planned episode. Instead of stressing and freaking out and procrastinating, I thought I would recap a few of my favourite moments from the HYH episodes so far. Listen in to hear some inspiration, advice and stories from some wonderful people.   Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is ge...

Hey guys! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. It is also National Condom Awareness day. I thought it would be fitting to do a sex education based episode to learn all about what safer sex is, the difference between consent and coercion (and what this can look like) AND how to properly use a condom and dental dam through step-by-step guides. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Valentine's Day with whoeve...

Today we have Peyton in the studio for a wonderful and very honest chat. Peyton talks all about how she found Christianity at 21, her recent diagnosis and how frustrating it can be to find a doctor that will listen to you. We discuss how hard it can be to shut down that harsh inner critic and how bloody important it is to lean on the people around you. I also cry and tell her I love her about 45 t...

Hellllllo everyone! Back today with a pretty interesting NSQ episode. Someone recently asked me to cover this topic and originally I didn't think it would be worth covering. However, after chatting to some mates and reading a few online forums, I realised this was a pretty common question. Today we dive into what a hangover is, why people tend to reach for vapes when they drink (and why you should...

Today we have Maddie in the studio. We talk all about the importance of journaling, spirituality and her personal goals. Maddie talks about the advice she would give her 18 year old self and we discuss how empowering it is to set clear boundaries, especially at work. Maddie also provides us with arguably the best pump up song to date. Bonus hot tip: find a friend to go on mental health walks that...

Hello guys! Today we are talking all about being SUN SMART! This is a topic I am sure we all learnt about in school, however I totally believe we all need a bit of a reminder about how to take care of our skin. We discuss why sun safety is important, what SPF, UV and the UV index all are, and the impact of using Melanotan products on our health. We even go through the classic Slip, Slop, Slap, See...

Today we have Daniel O'Connor in with us. Dan is my brother in law and an all round bloody legend. Dan speaks so openly about how important support from friends was during a hectic time in his life and highlighted the impact that reaching out had on his mental health. We talk about unconditional love, how much the newborn stage can suck and that it's never too late to reach out. This one is emotio...

Welcome back to our NSQ episodes! Today we are talking all about this idea that a woman who has lots of sex will have a 'loose' vagina. At the end of the day, this is just a harmful way to shame women who like sex or have a lot of sex. We discuss the fact that a vagina is a muscle AND talk about the pelvic floor muscles (which are super important btw). P.s. You should NEVER make a person feel unco...

Today we have Josh Brown joining us in the studio for an awesome chat. Josh is a small business owner and regularly competes in Ironman triathlons. We talk all about how Josh ties his identity to his mental resilience, the key question he asks himself when things go wrong and the benefits of training in Ironman. Josh shares his struggles from 2022 and how much he adores his wonderful partner. It w...

Hey team! Welcome back to THCYM for 2023. Woo! Stoked to be here! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe start to the new year.  Today we are talking all about how to start, set and KEEP those goals we all want to create at this time. It's all well and good to WANT something, but how do we create effective change so that we can sustain lifestyle change and complete our goals? We learn all about w...

HEYO! Final episode for 2022. What a bloody whirlwind of a year. To celebrate, we're finishing off with a quiz episode feat. Stratos (not sure how he weaselled his way back onto the pod). Tune in, see what you get and let me know!! Once again team, thank you SO much for the love and support this year. It has been huge and I cannot wait to jump straight back in for 2023. Look after yourselves, look...