Big Bros

Attending festivals over summer is a hallmark of Australian culture. However, what can you actually expect from a festival, especially if you’ve never been before? What are some key hacks that will ensure you’re well-equipped so that your festival experience is one that is memorable? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as Jeremy answers all of Ilan’s burning questions with what to expect from a festiv...

Getting rejected from your dream uni course can be disappointing. It’s especially devastating when you worked incredibly hard and placed blood, sweat and tears into your studying. That said, being rejected from that course can often be a blessing in disguise.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss their university pathways and experiences with rejection and acceptance from their courses....

After realising that too many young people are ending their life to suicide, former world-pro surfer Cooper Chapman was compelled to take action, establishing The Good Human Factory. Cooper realised that mental health is not just depression, anxiety and suicide but also actions aimed at cultivating skills such as mindfulness, gratitude, kindness and empathy. Through this realisation, Cooper has fa...

At the age of 22, Sam Tait faced a life changing motorbike accident leaving him paralysed from the waist down. Despite this, Sam’s resilience and positivity has propelled him to transform his journey into an inspiring tale as an Australian Paralympic sit-skier. Sam has represented Australia in multiple Paralympic Games and continues to push himself beyond what is possible.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy a...

Financial literacy was not a subject offered at any of the schools we attended. However, its importance cannot be underestimated as many school-leavers report feeling unsure of how to file a tax-return, how to effectively budget and how to keep track of one's spending.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they are joined by Andy Gordon, the co-founder of Piggy Bank Education. Piggy Bank Educat...

Engaging in sexual activities in our youth is treated as a rite of passage. It is no wonder that young people can feel a sense of pressure to have sex or engage in sexual activities earlier than they would like. However, engaging in such activities earlier than one feels comfortable can leave individuals feeling a sense of regret as well as traumatised for any future sexual encounters.  Join Big B...

Just because we feel anxious in social situations does not necessarily mean that we suffer from social anxiety disorder. These anxieties are quite natural and are usually centred around the fear that the people around us will evaluate us in an unfavourable way. We don’t want our job interviewer to think we are incompetent just as we would not want people at a party to think we are awkward. But wha...

Why is regret such a powerful feeling? Does the regret of inaction sting more than action? These are inevitable questions that arise within the domain of regret. No human is immune from this. We have the capacity to reflect and judge whether our previous actions or inactions have been to our benefit. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss what they perceive is modern society’s relationshi...

What truly lies behind the notion that the “grass is greener on the other side?” Perhaps it is our dissatisfaction with our present situation or maybe it's a mechanism entrenched within us to always pursue a better situation. Irrespective, the feeling that things are better beyond our current situation can potentially delude us, but at times can also influence change in many of our life decis...

What does it mean to be entitled? The idea that you deserve something by sheer virtue of simply existing tends to fit the definition of entitlement nicely, however, there may be more to it. Feeling as though you deserve something without putting in the work can leave us feeling dissatisfied, erode our empathy and make us an unpleasant person to be around.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they d...

In life, there will be times where we either remain “bystanders” or actively stand up for the things that we believe in. The decision you take here is often guided by your own beliefs and values. But how do we know what is worth standing up for? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they speak about the necessity of not burying one’s head in the sand when they witness atrocities. Expect to learn why...

Burnout is debilitating, not only mentally but also physically. However what we sometimes believe is burnout may perhaps be mistaken for heightened levels of stress and anxiety. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss their recent experiences navigating symptoms of burnout. Expect to learn why sleep should never be something you sacrifice, how to distinguish between heightened stress and b...

“FOMO” - we’ve all felt it! The fear of missing out is all too common in our youth and it’s no surprise when we look at social media and see everyone’s highlight reels. It can fill us with anxiety and make us feel uneasy in the present moment...but it doesn’t have to. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their outlook and experiences with FOMO. Expect to learn why FOMO is intrinsically li...

Do you feel like your self-worth depends on your achievements? Think about that time you got a bad mark on your test, got rejected from a job you wanted or missed an open goal and your team lost. Whilst these are times that can feel influential in how we view our levels of worth, they’re not necessarily true. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss the importance of detaching self-worth fr...

Living life on autopilot is not ideal nor is it something that we should strive for. Luckily self-awareness is the remedy that can ensure that we are intentional and conscious of the decisions we make. This means becoming conscious of our deepest thoughts, values and behaviours. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss the underrated value of being self-aware. Expect to learn why self-aware...

Have you ever found yourself spiralling down a rabbit hole of catastrophizing? If you have, you are not alone. Catastrophizing can be exhausting as our minds run rampant pre-empting situations that most likely will never occur. Being in this state robs us of any rationality and logic.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss some of the helpful strategies they have employed in managing the...

We often hear a lot of negativity about alcohol given its potential for harm in our livelihoods. However, alcohol within our culture is not a black and white issue. Rather, drinking has long been a cultural staple within Australian society for many years and will continue to be. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they give a balanced opinion on drinking in our most formative years. Expect to learn...

The journey of self improvement may seem daunting and overwhelming. This is largely because it is difficult to know where we begin. Focusing on micro habits is an excellent place to start because we are our habits. The little behaviours we perform unconsciously or consciously influence the lives we live. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss the importance of micro habits. Expect to lear...

Have you ever thought that once you achieve a specific goal then you will be much happier for it, but once you end up achieving that goal, you feel no different? Well that’s a common symptom often associated with the arrival fallacy, where we attach our future happiness towards a distant goal.  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they unpack what the arrival fallacy is. Expect to learn why external...

What does “finding yourself” mean? Is it sitting under a lotus tree in India meditating or is it something that we just ruminate on until we find answers? Well… not exactly! Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss why “finding yourself” is overrated. Expect to learn why finding oneself is a trendy practice in young people, why facing adversity is the biggest informant of who you are and wh...

We’ve all heard of “love languages” but what does this actually mean? Is it something that relationship psychologists just preach or does it actually have some validity?  Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they unpack the five love languages. Expect to learn why love languages can be an effective tool especially in your 20’s in building a sustainable relationship, why chucking your partner’s dirty...

Facing adversity can be the recipe in building resilience. To this we look no further than Bradley Dryburgh, a keynote speaker and storyteller who joined this week’s episode to discuss his remarkable experience living with Cystic Fibrosis. Bradley demonstrates courage, determination and an unwavering optimistic view on life despite the cards he was dealt.  Expect to learn why building resilience c...

Bullying is the unfortunate reality that many kids and adults experience. Whether it be through physical or psychological means being a victim of bullying can lower one’s self-esteem and feelings of self worth. It’s something that has existed throughout the history of time and despite efforts to stamp it out it is something that still exists. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they offer what they...

Something a little different this week! With Jeremy returning from his recent European and Moroccan travels we thought this would be an excellent opportunity to hear about his adventures. Expect to learn why getting lost in a foreign country isn’t as bad as it sounds, why culture shock can be a good thing, what actually makes a country worth travelling to, and what really happens during the Runnin...

Why should we wait until something goes wrong with our mental health to seek assistance? Wouldn’t it be better to learn and develop the relevant skills psychologists use with their clients and apply it to our own lives when we face hardship and adversity? Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they are joined by Ben Scholl and David Berlinski, the co-founders of Toolbox Education. Toolbox Education fa...