How you going mate?

12 months ago Barbie and I took a look at Valentine's Day and we thought it would be timely to revisit this episode. Valentine's Day can have a major impact on our mental health. Whether it's the pressure to be with someone, the pressure to live up to the "Hollywood" ideal or just the idea of not getting a rose, that feeling of being alone can be devastating. In this episode, Barbie and I take a l...

In this episode I talk to one of my favourite people, ME. I take a look at my recent diagnosis of sleep apnea, the effect that has had on my mental health and how I had to listen to my own advice. Take a listen by clicking on the link or on your favourite podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title says it all really. 2020 was a year unlike any other. To kick off 2020 we have decided to take a look back at some of our favourite moments from 2020. Enjoy and don't forget you can listen to us wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the strangest year in living memory draws to an end, Barbie and I reflect on the year that was, our favourite episodes, being alone on New Years Eve, setting goals for 2021 and how bad it would have been to find love just before lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I have a long overdue chat with Amanda Howard. Amanda is one of my oldest friends, a serial killer expert, true crime author, TV guest and co host of the incredibly successful true crime podcast, Monsters Who Murder. Amanda is also the wife of Steve Bendeich. Steve was also one of my oldest friends and it was Steve's death by suicide that motivated me to create How You Going Mate?....

In this episode I have a long overdue chat with Amanda Howard. Amanda is one of my oldest friends, a serial killer expert, true crime author, TV guest and co host of the incredibly successful true crime podcast, Monsters Who Murder. Amanda is also the wife of Steve Bendeich. Steve was also one of my oldest friends and it was Steve's death by suicide that motivated me to create How You Going Mate?....

This episode sees the return of the other half of HYGM? Barbie. In this episode we talk about the secrets we keep about mental health and how they're killing us. We explore some of the reasons we don't talk about our mental health including fear, stigma, shame and generational expectations. We also get to meet Barbies alter ego, Bob. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and w...

In this episode we talk to Graham McFarland from Family Crisis Support. We talk about a whole range of topics ranging from rugby league, community service, domestic violence and supporting men going through separation and divorce. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to good podcasts. #howyougoingmate #starttalking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In an episode that has been a long time in the making, I talk to my good friend Kara. In this chat we talk about everything from weight loss and anxiety to being the loudest most positive person in the room and cheerleading. This is definitely a chat not to miss! You can listen on by clicking on the link in the post or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to good pod...

In this episode I speak to my friend, Shaye, about her experiences with her mental health. In one of the widest ranging conversations that we have ever had we talk about everything from PTSD and BPD to cosmetic surgery and the importance of having great support and that one person you can speak to. Shaye is also very honest about the way we try and conceal our mental health issues and her experien...

In this episode we talk to a HYGM favourite, Eliza, about her social media initiative The New Mum Village. We have a wide ranging chat about being a new Mum, the first every How You Going Mate? baby, Post partum anxiety and the absolute importance of connection and the role it plays in supporting good mental health. You can listen by clicking on the link in the post or through all the usual podcas...

In this episode I talk to David Pointon the co-founder of men's mental health initiative, The Men's Table. David and I have a wide ranging talk about pilgrimages to India, marathon 3 day meditation sessions, the importance of being in nature and The Men's table and the importance of connecting and sharing our stories of mental health. Remember, you can listen to the show by clicking on the link in...

Father's Day can be a tough time for some of us. In this special episode we look at the trials of Fathers Day, including my own personal experiences and ways that we can look after our mental health on Fathers Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the show we talk to HYGM favourite, Nathan. Nathan was our first ever guest and this is his fourth appearance. This time we take a look at the work Nathan does on his recovery including waking up and messaging multiple people every morning and just how important this is to maintaining is sobriety and good mental health. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Sp...

This week we speak to Asha from Wayahead (formerly the NSW Mental Health Association). Asha is a registered art therapist, published researcher and someone who has a lived experience with living with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this chat we talk about the work of Wayahead, art and the importance of creativity in recovery from a mental health condition and one of the best explanations of ho...

In this episode I have a wide ranging chat about men, music, mental health and ADHD with Ben Hughes from The Men's Table. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to trust and respect. The first Men’s Table began in 2011 with twelve men who have met once a month for dinner ever...

A few months ago I spoke with best mates Simon and Blake. We spoke about Simon's experiences with childhood bullying, how it has affected his mental health and how the support of his best mate, Blake, had helped him begin his recovery journey. To date that episode has been our most listened to episode ever. In this episode we catch up with Simon and Blake and discuss their special friendship, we f...

This week we speak with Justin from Tank'd about mental health, meditation and his DIY approach to managing his mental health. We talk about processing childhood trauma and some of the ways men can take control of their wellness. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In this episode I talk about the reasons we do this podcast and run our social media pages. 3 years ago I lost one of my oldest friends, Steve, to suicide. Suicide is the number one killer of men aged under 45 in Australia and here at HYGM we want to stop that from happening. I also talk about the effects of Steve's suicide and remember the impact he had on my life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In this episode we talk about weight and mental health. We explore how our mental health and weight loss and gain are related, how understanding the reasons we over or under eat can help support our good health and of course, we talk about cheezels. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. Spotify and all good podcasting apps and please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. H...

In this episode we look at the barricade we put up to achieving our goals, gaining momentum and the importance of taking control and taking risks. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear the same message over and over again. Talk to people about their mental health. Ask them "How you going mate?" but the one question that never really gets answered is how do we do that. In this episode we explore what mental health means to us, physical health and mental health, what we hope to achieve with HYGM? and how to talk to someone about their mental health. Don't forget you can li...

in this weeks episode we look at looking after you, defining boundaries and taking responsibility for our mental health. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 months ago we were all told to stay inside. No we get to go out again and what does that even mean? In this episode, Barbie and I look at what the last 2 months have looked like for us, what we want to lose , what we want to keep and what life 'after' Coronavirus will look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fortnightly podcast where we look at the tings that have been on my mind for the last 14 days. This week we celebrate 8000 listens, look at the lifting of restrictions, the joys of a store bought breakfast and why its important to work on your mental health. You can listen in all the usual places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.