Reuben Elstub

Men's Mental Health Show

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An Australian production, The Men’s Mental Health Show is live on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm. Host Reuben Elstub and co-host Pat Blacker are joined by guests who have an interest in mental health, either personally or professionally. Each week we discuss an array of topics that help men understand their thoughts and emotions, and to recognise that being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of courage, strength and bravery.

Author

Reuben Elstub

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 177 - Suicide Prevention and Post Suicide Support 22.01.2025

Brad Spillane speaks with Jo Kain, from Grand Pacific Health who is setting up a Suicide Prevention Service in the Nepean, NSW area. Also with Brad and Jo in the studio is Pat Blacker, who is with a mob called Stand By, who provide post suicide support in the Nepean / Blue Mountains area. Pat and Brad plan to do a number of shows this year with the Men's Mental Health Show as Stand By have dec...

Ep 176 - The power of lived experience 03.12.2024

MMHS 26/11/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I speak with the runner up for the Community Champions Award Richard Henry as well as lived experience outreach worker for Standby Pat Blacker about their involvement in mental health.

Ep 175 - The state of men's health 26.11.2024

MMHS 19/11/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with local paramedic Christian Mortensen and men's coach John Milham, we discuss how men are doing considering it is Internation Men's Day.

Ep 174 - Short black and a long conversation 15.11.2024

MMHS 12/11/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I chat with musician and filmmaker Antony Man and counsellor Dan Gaffney about the value of men talking together whether at your local coffee shop, in a men's circle or for counselling.

Ep 173 - Mentoring men 10.11.2024

MMHS 5/11/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with CEO of Mentoring Men, Filipe Gama eSilva, and men's coach John Milham, we discuss the benefits of men mentoring other men.

Ep 172 - Your unique edge 25.10.2024

MMHS 22/10/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show local paramedic Christian Mortensen and I talk with author of 'Your unique edge' Shane Muller about his life journey and motivation for creating The Destiny Foundation and creating the Safewatch app.

Ep 171 - Navigating retirement 21.10.2024

MMHS 15/08/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with fellow RBM presenter Sebastian De Jonge, we discuss retirement and the role of passion and community.

Ep 170 - Stories through music 12.10.2024

MMHS 1/10/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show we hear from Nic Danta about his family history told through music and supported by musicians Matt Tonks and Tommy Novak.

Ep 169 - Looking out for yourself and others 09.10.2024

MMHS 8/10/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I chat with Chris Edwards from Warragamba Walk It Off, about how to put safety to self first and fill your own bucket before helping others.

Ep 168 - Self awareness, humility and Dr Seus 26.09.2024

MMHS 24/09/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I discuss boundaries, ADHD, success criteria, humility, servant leadership and cooperation with local paramedic Christian Mortensen and men's coach John Milham.

Ep 167 - It gets better 19.09.2024

MMHS 17/09/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with filmmaker Jamie Gray and tow foiler Matt Davies about Matt's extraordinary recovery from relationship breakdown, suicide ideation and substance abuse to his foiling 50ft waves in Nazare, Portugal. Please be prepared that this episode is raw and confronting in discussing his way back from the edge.

Ep 166 - Active forgetting and active participation 12.09.2024

MMHS 3/09/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with life coach John Milham and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss the benefit of active forgetting for managing stress and improving relationships, as well as active participation in life.

Ep 165 - Mental Health and DV in the community 02.09.2024

MMHS 27/08/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with local paramedic Christian Mortensen and local detective chief inspector Garry Sims, we discuss how our emergency services respond to DV and mental health.

Ep 164 - Good habits hacks 21.08.2024

MMHS 20/08/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, Men's coach John Milham and I discuss emotional regulation through good habits and the importance of creating a circle of care rather than a cycle of despair.

Ep 163 - Men's Mental Health Forum 07.08.2024

MMHS 6/08/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with Men's coach John Milham we talk about the Men's Mental Health Forum we attended on 5/08 at NSW Parliament House.

Ep 162 - Child abuse trauma 27.07.2024

MMHS 23/07/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with Tony from Springwood Walk It Off about breaking the cycle of child abuse, having the humility to apologise, and adjusting to changes in societal expectations, as well as coping with depression in general.

Ep 161 - First responder check ins 19.07.2024

MMHS 02/07/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and retired policeman Anthony Loxley, we discuss everything from check ins and PTSD to fathering and recollections of childhood DV.

Ep 160 - Open honest vulnerable communication 07.07.2024

MMHS 25/06/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show men's coach John Milham and I talk with Army veteran Blue Phillips about boundaries at work, with children and partners.

Ep 159 - Getting past the ego 19.06.2024

MMHS 18/06/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with mental health coach for the tradies WD Huey and motivational personal trainer Sam Snowdon, we discuss the need for men to be vulnerable with each other, build good habits, connect in person, and self-reflect with kindness.

Ep 158 - DV, bullying, safety and PTSD 13.06.2024

MMHS 11/06/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and a woman's perspective in Penny Holbrook, we discuss the issues of domestic violence, bullying, safety and PTSD.

Ep 157 - Dealing with addictions 08.06.2024

MMHS 4/06/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss how to deal with addictions of many forms.

Ep 156 - Here to serve 01.06.2024

MMHS 28/05/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with local author Adam Blum about his book Easy Target and his inspirational mental health transformation. Suicide is mentioned and you are encouraged to seek support should you require.

Ep 155 - A grand vision 29.05.2024

MMHS 14/05/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we talk about how we can support men with things like cooperative group work and safe spaces to navigate relationship breakdowns, as well as the need to identify those men who pose the greatest risk of committing violent acts against women.

Ep 154 - Upstream of violence against women 09.05.2024

MMHS 7/05/24 In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and Paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss how we can prevent violence against women, as well as deaths of despair.

Ep 153 - Balancing work and fatherhood 24.04.2024

MMHS 23/04/24 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with Men's coach John Milham and ex-copper Tony Loxley about dealing with regrets and how to connect with our kids.

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