ASKING FOR A MATE

What would you do if you discovered in your early twenties, when everything is still about partying and being young at heart, that your actual heart wasn't functioning optimally? What is the life of a musician who spends most of his time on tour when you have to take care of your health first? Oly Sherman is an incredible artist who got fitted with a pacemaker early in his career. Listen to hi...

When Jake experienced a near-death experience, he realised that his life wasn't what he deserved. Everything changed from this point onwards. Listen to his incredible story, from training to become a professional soccer player to climbing the corporate ladder before one faithful day in the mountains...

Did you ever notice that we usually describe ourselves by explaining what we do for a living? So, let me ask you, what do you tell yourself when you look in the mirror? Now, what if you decide to step out of your business? What happens when you don't do the one thing that you thought defined yourself? Who are you then? What do you say when someone asks you "what do you do"? Those are the kind of q...

Have you recently checked your nuts 🥜? Yes, I'm talking about the ones down under! Feeling good & normal?👌 Well, if you still haven't checked them out, Hugo's story might motivate you to do it next time you are under a hot shower 🚿 Listen to this episode to find out why you should check your nuts out regularly! This episode was recorded in support of Men's Health Week (more info below). Still r...

Rob (aka Prof. Robert Harcourt) has been a marine biologist for 36 years. He has worked all around the globe, lived on his own amongst colonies of wild animals and joined 11 expeditions to Antarctica. Together we talked about his life of incredible adventures and the many wild animals he has encountered 🦭🐋🐬🦈🐧. When it comes to climate change, Rob has seen the impact humans have had on our pla...

For this episode, our host, Cécile, is joined by Scott to talk about mental health in the workplace 👨‍💻👩‍💻 As always, we focus on our guest's point of view and lived experience to explore an important and trending topic - Can you have a successful career and stay away from burnouts? 🤑 Scott knows a thing or two about being overly ambitious and multifaceted which can sometimes take a toll on y...

What the heck is a men's group? Sound cult-ish or brilliant? In this new episode of Asking for a mate, our host Cécile (@cece.la.vie) is asking the questions you've never dared to ask about Men's Group to her next gest, Luke. Luke's been part of 2.5 men's groups (yes, two and a half - he explains how that's possible in the podcast) and it's probably changed his life for the better. Listen to this...

For this episode, Mark & Cécile go beyond the small talk about making new friends. When Mark learned that 3️⃣ 0️⃣ was the age where you peak in terms of friendships, he decided to embark into a journey to make new friends. But, how do you make new meaningful connections when you are a young professional who recently arrived in a new city? 🙋🏻‍♂️ Sometimes, we wish we could go back to the good old...

All we hear about are COVID tests, but we shouldn't forget that another range of tests has been around for decades: they are also very important and a lot less painful >> I am talking about STI tests 🔬🤸‍♂️ For this episode, I've had the pleasure and honour to have an honest conversation with Rowdie Walden, the creator and host of 'Search Engine Sex' (https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVgYR9Lt4Kw120...

Peter has been a stay-at-home-dad ever since his first daughter was born and is now dedicating most of his time to taking care of his two little girls 👨‍👧‍👧 No, he is not a single dad nor was he forced into this situation. Peter and his wife have been together since their early 20s and when the time finally came to becoming parents, they both agreed that the best decision for the family would b...

Bill's partner, Inga, was diagnosed 6 years ago with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). ME/CFS is a chronic illness characterised by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion. Bill joined us on ASING FOR A MATE to share what it means to live with someone who has a chronic illness. He shares how it has changed their day-...

If you live in Australia 🇦🇺, chances are that your last trip is a very distant memory 🙈. For some of us, it feels like a piece of our soul is missing and that our daily grind is pointless now that we can't look forward to this escapism 🏝 Well, you're in luck because Tom's story is going to take you on an audio journey ✈️ all the way to Iceland and beyond - whilst sharing great musical and film re...

When Lachlan became a dad, he had to deal with an inner emotional turmoil that he was not prepared for. Going back to work after two short weeks of paternal leave can leave you drained, especially when your work turns into stressful deadlines. Add the fact that your best friend and confident just became a new mum that is exhausted too and you've got a young fella struggling to cope. During this ep...

When you spend 11 years in the Navy, you are taught to 'toughen up', to 'suck it up' or even to 'stop whining' so when Jake started struggling, having night terrors and showing signs of anxiety, he didn't know what speaking up meant. This episode will take you on Jake's journey navigating his mental health struggles along with the stigma associated with speaking up about depression when you are in...

Let's talk about... multicultural relationships! There is a common belief in Australia that having a girlfriend from overseas is so exotic and fun But, is it easy to have relationships that last? What so good about them? Why are they sometimes a lot more hard work than we first imagined? For this episode, I have invited Curt to share his story and what it means for him to have a European girlfrien...

How to deal with sudden change and financial pressure! No, we are not talking about a global pandemic, or are we? Not knowing what the next step is can be paralysing but a tiny step is better than none. Luke takes us through his journey (so far) of navigating some unexpected pitfalls, hitting the reset button and starting everything again. Together we explore the concept of failure and if it is no...

Luke is the founder of one of the first successful male grooming company in Australia. About 8 years ago, Luke launched 'The Bearded Chap' along with their first product: a beard oil. Together we discuss a challenge that Luke had to face every day when he started his business: 'How can you convince Aussie blokes to use male grooming products?' Even with a strong background in sales, Luke still had...

Matt was one of the only overweight kids at school. A few years after his graduation, he reached an ideal weight but continued to feel like "a fat kid". It took Matt a degree in psychology and a lot of introspection to understand how to dissociate his self-esteem and his body image. Asking for a mate is the podcast for guys who are not afraid to go deep. Each month, I get the chance to chat with o...

This episode is all about Travis' journey and pursuit of defining his own aboriginal identify and masculinity. Being a teenager is always tough but being a teenager trying to find your own identity while in limbo between two cultural background can make things even harder. Throw in the mix a love for creative and performing arts and the result is one hell of an adolescence, an awesome story and on...

'Mateship' is one of the key foundations of the Aussie culture - Yeah The Boys! This month, with my mate Scotty, we celebrate the positive relationships that can exist between men and especially looking at his tight group of mates, 'The Boiz'. The episode was released on International Men's Day which honours male role models and the positive value men bring to their communities. And this is exactl...

** Special episode for Mental Health Awareness Day ** Ever heard someone say "eat a spoonful of cement and harden up"? or "don't be a girl and stop crying"? In this episode, Joel Pilgrim, mental health advocate and founder of Waves of Wellness, shares his own personal journey with mental health, loneliness and how he reached out to professionals, family & friends. Together, we discuss why it is so...

This month, Benny is joining me for an incredible episode on living an unconventional life. Benny doesn’t like to conform and he even decided to buy a big catamaran earlier this year. He’s been living on it ever since. Whilst living such a life sounds like a dream come true, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Asking For A Mate is the podcast where guys are not afraid to go deep. Each...

Recently, some behaviours (especially towards women, but not only) were judged as inappropriate. Our society decided to do better when it comes to the way we treat each other. How do we now teach our little ones to be good people and how do we make sure that we are raising 'good men'? Join my conversation with Clayton, a young dad of a 2-year-old who is making sure to share his most important valu...

Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll, right? Well, that's what you expect when you interview a mate that lives on the road 6 months per year... But the reality might be a little different, especially for Ben who grew up in a cult and promised (at the time) to wait for marriage. Embark on this incredible journey of self-discovery, heartbreaks, Canadian hitchhiking and ball-licking dogs... sounds weird and wa...

There are situations that you feel you can't control. What would happen if you start being sexually attracted to someone else than your partner? What should you do? Can you or should you suppress those feelings? What if you act on it? Listen to Steve's story about cheating. Discover the reason behind and how he ended up dealing with the guilt. ABOUT ASKING FOR A MATE: Take a journey through the mi...