Men's Mental Health Show

Host Reuben Elstub of Stride and Co-Host Pat Blacker of Standby are joined by Justin Bergholcs, Mental Health Consultant, Mentor and Tibetan Buddhist, for a really engaging, deep discussion on men's mental health and support services. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains, Raine & Horne, Wentworth Falls, Cortado's Coffee Shop, Lawson, Ilana's Delicious Skin food

Host Reubs is joined by Nick Bryant-Smith aka Solo from Australian hip hop group Horrorshow. Reubs and Solo chat about the Blue Mountains nurturing the soul and creative process, mental health in music and the upcoming Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba NSW. Check out @horrorshowcrew and come along on June 20th to see them perform live at Mountain Culture Brewery.

Reubs and Pat Blacker chat about making connections, finding your tribe and avoiding burnout in community services work with peer workers Simon and Oli from Stride and Shane Roberts from Apex Remedial and Sports Massage. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains, Raine & Horne Wentworth Falls, Cortados Coffee in Lawson, and Ilana's Delicious Skinfood.

Host Reubs chats with long time friend Reuben Richdale about growing up in New Zealand, the hospitality industry and how chefs mental health affects the sustainability of their work. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains, Raine & Horne Wentworth Falls, Cortados Coffee shop, Ilanas Delicious Skin Food.

Reubs and Pat Blacker of Standby talk role modelling, transitioning from adolescence to adulthood and masculinity in today's society. Bif thanks to Radio Blue Mountains, Raine & Horne Wentworth Falls, Cortado Coffee Shop and Ilanas Delicious Skin Food.

New MMHS host Reuben Elstub of Stride is joined by co-host Pat Blacker & local musician, father and off grid vagabond, Adam Lindenfox to chat about lessons, mistakes and resentment.  Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains, Raine & Horne Wentworth Falls, Cortado Coffee Shop and Ilana's Delicious Skin Food.

Spillo (C) from the MMHS welcomes our new host Reuben (R) from Stride Trusted Men's Mental Health Support, and chats with Matt Robinson (L) from MATT Worldwide about contrast therapy, acceptance, checking in, and finding new paths forward. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains Cortado Coffee Shop Walk It Off Ilana's Delicious Skin Food Raine & Horne Wentworth Falls Edited 24 06 2026

Inspiring hope, transforming lives Jason Blyth (centre) sits in with Pat Blacker of Standby (R) and myself and shares his incredible story that will no doubt inspire and lift the hearts of many. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains and Cortado Coffee Shop Walk It Off Ilana's Delicious Skin Food The MMHS is a live radio show that goes to air each Tuesday via Radio Blue Mountains. We only conduct...

Mindful Hearts Recovery Coaching Josh Mazione (L) from Mindful Hearts Recovery Coaching drops in to join Reuben Elstrub (R) from Stride and myself for a chat. It's great to have Josh and Reuben back! Big thanks as always to Radio Blue Mountains Cortados Coffee Shop Walk It Off Ilana's Delicious Skin Food The Men's Mental Health Show is a live radio show based in Katoomba in the Blue Mo...

Ben Lovegrove drops in to chat about his upcoming retreat being held on 23rd/24th May in Katoomba. Ben, a survivor of cancer, now helps both men and women understand the power of the breath through the Wim Hof Method and Cold Shock Treatment. The retreat will be jam packed with loads of activities and connection. Limited spots available. Call Ben on 0412368104 to book your spot now Big thx to Radi...

Chris Edwards from Walk It Off, Warrgamba joins me for a chat. Chris lost his son Josh back 2021 and spends a lot of his time helping blokes find a way through the darkness and into the light. Special thanks to Radio Blue Mountains Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Walk It Off Ilanas Delicious Skin Food The MMHS only conducts face to face interviews in the studio located in Katoomba .

Episode 216 - Making Decisions. Ever find yourself stuck in a rut and struggling to make decisions? Tune into this episode with Shane Muller of Safe Watch and Pat Blacker of Stand By and myself Spillo for a great chat to help you overcome indecisiveness or decision paralysis. Big Thanks to Radio Blue Mountains Cortado Coffee Shop Walk It Off Ilana’s Delicious Skin Food

Comic and local legend Steve Hughes joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for a different kind of chat around what’s happening in today’s world. Steve who is quite open with his struggles with depression has had a very successful international career to date as one of the best comics in the business. Thanks to Cortado Coffee shop Mounties Group Walk It Off Ilanas Delicious Skin Food

Title Match “expectations vs reality” What happens when you show up to the fight and your expectations don’t match the reality of the situation? Do you push on with the plan, or do you need to adjust? Christian “Muz” Mortensen (R) and Dave Newton (C) from The Journey Man Collective join me (L) at the desk. Enjoy the fight. Big Thanks To Radio Blue Mountains Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Ilana...

Battle Armour/Gimme The Fringe Spillo and Pat sit in with host and founder of Battle Armour podcast John Comerford and singer/songwriter Matt Tonks The show is filled with terrific content and music. This is a top 10 show. Enjoy Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains Mounties Group Cortado Cafe Lawson Ilanas delicious skin food Walk It Off If you would like to be a part of the show please remember we...

A real privilege to sit in with Melissa Stubbings (Manager of Merana) and Shane Laws to chat about events, services and community for the Richmond and greater Dharug community. A great show and flow with good content and love. Big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains Cortado Coffee Shop Lawson Mounties Group Walk It Off Ilana’s Delicious Skin Food MMHS would like to thank both the Dharug and Gundengurra...

In this episode Spillo, Reuben and Pat talk about midlife and the importance of being able to check in with where you’re at. The boys discuss what it can feel like when you’re feeling stuck, tired and flat and how this can impact us. Discussions around Achievement vs Fulfilment Identity tied to work Family dynamics A change in relationships Social isolation and men’s loneliness Physical ageing &am...

Dr Chris Ganora (R) joins Paramedic and all round good guy Christian (Muzzie) Mortensen (L) and myself for an in-depth chat around personal development, daily challenges and healthy habits. It's Dr Chris's first show and I'm certain he'll be back. Enjoy the chat Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Walk It Off Radio Blue Mountains All guests a...

Get Help Global CEO and founder of mobile rehabilitation organisation Get Help Global, Reuben Mas, joins me at the desk. Reuben bravely starts out by sharing his story around being raised as an orphan, addictions, incarceration and the steps he has taken since in creating a well balanced mobile rehabilitation organisation in helping others through crisis, relationship breakdowns and addictions ali...

Active and Ageless over 50’s Fitness. Heath Jones A remarkable story from a remarkable man. Former Australian Army soldier and Bondi Beach hero Heath Jones joins Pat Blacker and I at the desk. Founder and owner of Active and Ageless for over 50’s fitness. Strap yourselves in guys, this one’s a cracker. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Walk It Off Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Mentoring Men Mens Tabl...

Mens Groups This week I am joined by Steve Shephard and Paul Rice. We discuss the benefits and outcomes of being involved in Men’s Groups and cover topics around Anger Management, Trauma and Retirement. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Lawson Mounties Group Radio Blue Mountains Ilanas Delicious skin Food Walk It Off Mentoring Men Mens Table Thumbnail shows L to R: Shep, Spillo, Paul

On the Eve of their MenKind Breakfast, Katoomba High School Deputy Principal Drew Finlay and head of the PDHPE department Reece Boothroyd sit in with Pat Blacker (Standby) and I for a fantastic discussion around how our local High School in Katoomba helps with the development and understanding of being fine young men. We discuss positive masculinity, mentoring roles, the importance of team work wi...

Psychotherapist Dan Gaffney along with We Are From Mars, a Father 'n' Son musical duo Andy and Ant Mann, join me for a terrific discussion, and music, about the importance of community and staying connected through our local coffee shop Cortado in Lawson. Thank you Dan, Andy and Ant. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Radio Blue Mountains Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Walk It Of...

Warning the following episode talks about suicide and may be confronting for some listeners On today’s episode I sit and chat with Peter and Trish Fehon who sadly lost their daughter Beth to suicide 20 years ago. It’s a raw, at times confronting, honest but real account of how one couple share the deepest story of how they have learned to deal with the loss of their daughter. Peter and Trish are a...

John Broadbent, author of Man Unplugged, is a specialist coach, mentor, retreat creator, and facilitator with more than 30 years of experience in men’s personal development. He has witnessed first-hand the profound impact societal stereotypes have on boys and men, including his own sons, and leads rite-of-passage programs for men navigating significant life transitions. Book available via Amazon a...