Men's Mental Health Show

Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself have an open discussion on where we are at with our form around self awareness and habits. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Walk It Off Mentoring Men Mens Table Stand by

CEO and founder of Shared Reading Chris Smith rejoins the MMHS for his 2nd show after a 6 year gap between drinks. I’ve gotta say I really enjoyed this episode as much as any I’ve done to date. Pat Blacker (Stand By) co-hosts as the 3 of us dive into a really deep discussion around connection, imagination, creativity and as always without ego. Big thanks to both Chris and Pat. The MMHS would like...

Guest David Newton founder and creator of The Journeyman Collective joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for a chat around bringing fellas together through strength, conditioning in both physical and MH ways. Every Sunday morning from 8am at Dukes Oval, Emu Plains, David offers free boxing classes which brings fellas of all ages and walks of life together. MMHS would like to thank everyone who...

Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I are joined by a late call up for local Paramedic Christian Mortensen to chat around around the positives of lessons, mistakes and a general off the cuff discussion. On behalf of the MMHS we would like to dedicate this episode to my good friend Eleni Psillakis who recently lost her brother Mercury in a shark attack at Dee Why Beach. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Mou...

Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I talk all things community in this episode including some of the many wonderful organisations that are there for us as men and women. Including Walk It Off Mens Table Mentoring Men Stand By Stride MYST Journey Man to name a few. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Mounties Group Million Podcasts Feedspot Join me next week with 2 time boxing worl...

Chief Inspector Garry Sims joins me as co-host as we chat to Fireman Mike who is about to take on a gruesome 100 mile run through some tough terrain on 3rd October to help raise awareness and support for our first responders. Email Mike at musclepeace@yahoo.com.au Big thx to Cortado Coffee Shop Mounties Group Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Million Podcasts Feedspot

The following content may be distressing for some listeners  In this episode Pat and I get to sit down and unpack an incredible story from an incredible man, John Comerford.  John, a survivor of SA at the age of 11, shares his deeply personal story, and how he has managed to overcome such a confronting and traumatic childhood.  Strap yourselves in on this one guys, it’s right up there with the bes...

This episode begins with an important Blue Mountains community announcement by Paramedic Christian Mortensen, that may be distressing for some listeners. I am joined by Pat Blacker from Standby - Support Post Suicide, and Paramedic Christian Mortensen, to discuss a topic Pat and I had discussed during the week before the show. Basically, when we're not feeling 100%, what's the best thing t...

"Foundation House" CEO David Atkin and psychotherapist Alex Kalliris from Foundation House rehabilitation facility join me in this episode around discussing the benefits, challenges and what exactly is it all about. Foundation House is an NGO rehab facility backed by the construction industry aimed helping those with addiction, mood and anxiety issues. As always big thanks to Mounties Gr...

“Say it in the living years” Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I chat about the recent passing of my uncle David. I thought it’d be a good idea to have a chat around grief, loss and regulation of the process. I decided it’s a good idea to write to the people that matter to me most and say how I felt about them. Enjoy Big thx to Cortado coffee Shop Lawson Mounties Group

Police Legacy Snr Cnst James Ghata joins Chief Insp Garry Sims and myself to raise awareness around Police Legacy. James is a very generous, kind and determined man and is about to tackle the most brutal of walks and take on the Grose Valley Walk here in the Blue Mountains. There are no tracks, no signposts, with the country designated as wilderness. James is raising funds for NSW Police Legacy, t...

Singer/Songwriter Carl Hemmings aka The Greater Tapestry joins Pat and I to discuss matters around improving your passion, creativity and purpose. Carls a spiritual man who finds solace and grace through song writing and believes it’s helped him in his own becoming. Check out some of Carls work through Spotify under "The Greater Tapestry" As always big thx to Mounties Group Cortado Coffe...

Local photographer & Chief Inspector of Katoomba police Garry Sims joins ECU Paramedic and pilot Christian (Muz) Mortensen and myself for a really balanced chat around connection, finding your passion and everyday life as a first responder. It’s a marvellous show with great continuity and content. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop in Lawson Mounties Group Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Walk It Off...

The Honourable Rose Jackson of the NSW Labour Party and Minister of Housing, Water, Homelessness, Youth and Mental Health, joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for an up to date chat around the current status of funding, support, awareness etc. Rose speaks candidly about her personal life as well as the many positive changes and developments over the past 2 years and what we have to look forwar...

Stride/Stand By Josh Manzione of Stride (R) and Pat Blacker of Stand By (L) join me for a discussion of local support services within your area. Offering one on one peer support and creating a safe space for us each to open up and know it's ok to not be ok. Big thanks to Mounties Group Cortado's Coffee Shop Ilanas Delicious Skin Food Walk It Off Mens Table Bradley Spillane Founder and Host...

Join Pat Blacker (Stand By), Reuben Elstubb ( MYST) and myself as we unpack topics like Blame, self compassion, boundaries and learning to say NO! I really enjoyed the chat with both Pat and Reuben and I’m sure you’ll agree with me in saying it was good.  Big thanks to Cortado’s Coffee shop in Lawson, Mounties Group, Walk It Off, Ilana's Delicious Skin Food & Mens Table   Bradley Spillane Foun...

Shane (Mr Altruism) Muller and I unpack the importance of self awareness, generosity, gratitude and forming and support base for “your Village” As always huge thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop, Mounties Group, Mens Table, Walk It Off, Mentoring Men.  We only and always do face to face interviews in the studio in Katoomba located in The Blue Mountains of Sydney. Thanks everyone.  Bradley Spillane Found...

In this episode Pat Blacker from ⁠⁠Standby ⁠⁠ and I go head first into a lengthy and deep discussion around diagnosis of cancer, family, altruism, coping skills and the pure courage and strength that this wonderful man Greg Farmilo has.  Greg has stage 4 Prostate Cancer. He was diagnosed back in 2021. It’s the final episode that follows the previous 2 in support for the upcoming ⁠⁠ Big Blue BBQ⁠⁠...

Lived Experience, Forgiveness and Matt Tonks Terrific light hearted episode with the amazing talents of singer songwriter Matt Tonks, Pat Blacker from StanBy, and a quick drop in with Dins from Parke St Social. Enjoy the show Spillo

On episode 183 I am joined by local singer songwriter Ant Mann and Pat Blacker from StandBy – Support After Suicide. In the absence of the unwell Greg Farmilo, we discuss the upcoming Big Blue BBQ proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). The inaugural Big Blue BBQ is a unique two-day event being held at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, on Thursday the 20th and Frid...

Influence, support and labels. Author and founder of Your Unique Edge and of Safe Watch, Shane Muller joins Life Coach John Milham and I to unpack another action packed episode full of terrific content and discussion from 3 different perspectives.  Bradley Spillane Founder and Host Men’s Mental Health Show 

Prostate Enlargement and Erectile Dysfunction. Urologist Dr Amanda Chung, GP and Senior University Lecturer Ethan and Business Consultant Peter join me for what is perhaps one of the most important shows to date. Both of these topics will impact most of us men throughout our lifetime. Please share this with your family and friends. A massive effort today from all of my guests, a specialist, a GP a...

Pat Blacker from Stand By and local paramedic Christian Mortensen join me as we discuss better habits, self care and relationship building. It’s a great show this one with a few laughs along the way.

Brad Spillane is joined by Penny Holdbrook who shares her journey around recovery, in the second half of the show. Nic Danta provides thoughtful, musical interludes, and NSW Chief Isnpector Garry Sims talks about the importance of community and how a quote from Sir Robert Peel resonates with him.

Terrific show with host Brad Spillane and guests including Shane Muller, author of "Your Unique Edge", life coach John Miller, and local singer, songwriter Nic Danta. Today we acknowledge the first anniversary of the passing of Boudi Maassen. Nic brings us a beautiful poem to acknowledge the Boudster, while Shane and John bring up the power of positive influence.