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.

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Reuben Elstub

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 127 - Yarning with mob 16.08.2023

MMHS 15/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I yarn with Dharug woman Melissa Stubbings and Gumbaynggirr man Flinn Donovan about everything from staying well after drug and alcohol recovery, working on relationships, the voices of Aboriginal people, the frontier wars, cultural burning, justice circles, learning from mistakes and raising children. Melissa is the manager of th...

Ep 126 - Values and our legacy 14.08.2023

MMHS 7/18/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham we discuss getting to know our values - shadow values and light values, developing our own values code to live by, values as priorities and values as our legacy.

Ep 125 - Humility 08.08.2023

MMHS 1/08/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and war veteran Blue Phillips we discuss dropping the ego when we make small talk to create a safe space.

Ep 124 - From a state of threat to opportunity 19.07.2023

MMHS 18/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with men's coach John Milham and paramedic Christian Mortensen we talk about how to interrupt antisocial behaviour with rational thought and calm our reptilian fear responses.

Ep 123 - Listening wholeheartedly 11.07.2023

MMHS 11/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with cofounder of the Men's Table David Pointon and local Men's Table host Geoff Stodart about how the Men's Table formed and the beneficial ripple effect from it. www.themenstable.org

Ep 122 - G.R.A.C.E 04.07.2023

MMHS 4/07/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with men's coach John Milham about how to connect more effectively through gratitude, respect, attention, curiosity and empathy.

Ep 121 - Winter solstice with community 17.06.2023

MMHS 13/06/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, we talk with Pam Carne from Blacktown Rotary about a special event for survivors of suicide on the longest night of the year, Wednesday 21st June 2023. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.

Ep 120 - Stronger together 07.06.2023

MMHS 7/06/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss being a little less quick to judge, a little more understanding and how we are stronger together. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Ep 119 - One for the tradies 30.05.2023

MMHS 30/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and mental health coach to the tradies Aaron WD Huey, we discuss our human vulnerabilities and what it looks like to take care of ourselves and each other. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969 Aaron WD Huey - 0212094525

Ep 118 - Soft skills 23.05.2023

MMHS 23/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss the importance of people skills and de-escalation skills of frontline workers and the qualities of role models. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Ep 117 - Delightful life 16.05.2023

MMHS 16/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with fellow presenter Robyn Catchlove about her book 'Somewhere Down a Crazy River' and her delightful approach to life. Bradley Spillane - 0424 416 969

Ep 116 - Power of cooperation 18.04.2023

MMHS 18/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen, paramedic Christian Mortensen and guest David Tolich, we discuss the tragic loss of a paramedic who was stabbed, the voice, and the power of storytelling. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Ep 115 - Being Aboriginal in this country 12.04.2023

MMHS 11/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show I talk with local Gundungurra elder David King about "the stuff we do to help us all make it."

Ep 114 - Second chances 05.04.2023

MMHS 4/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I talk with Brendan Morrey about his struggles with Bipolar disorder. There is mention of suicide. Please seek help should you require. Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.

Ep 113 - Curiosity and reflection 01.04.2023

MMHS 2/04/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and army veteran Blue Phillips, we discuss everything from democracy, war and peace to metacognition, embodied cognition and reflective practice. Boudi Maassen - 0424416969

Ep 112 - Trapped by the web 22.03.2023

MMHS 21/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I, we discuss the spell of the internet and the risks therein, as well as the importance of life experiences, a sense of belonging and connection. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Ep 111 - Responsivity, not reactivity 17.03.2023

MMHS 14/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and myself, we discuss strategies for addressing domestic violence besides police involvement, such as couples counselling, a safe men's space for crisis intervention, compulsory counselling and teaching conflict resolution in schools.  Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.

Ep 110 - Vulnerability and street cred 01.03.2023

MMHS 1/03/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I discuss why we are reluctant to let down our defences and face the truth of things.  Later in the show exserviceman Blue Phillips and I discuss the necessity for psychologists to have street credibility with the group of clients they are working with as it's too easy to say the wrong thing. Boud...

Ep 109 - Emotion regulation 21.02.2023

MMHS 22/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen we discuss taking a multimodal approach to emotion regulation including physiological factors such as steadying glucose levels and exercise.  Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969

Ep 108 - Active ageing 15.02.2023

MMHS 14/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with ex-serviceman Blue Phillips and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen we discuss remaining active and engaged as we age and looking after one another, whether strangers in the community or loved ones at home.  Boudi Maassen 0424 416 969.

Ep 107 - Stranger things 07.02.2023

MMHS 7/02/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and ex policeman Tony Loxley, we discuss various ways of achieving a profound shift in consciousness.  Boudi Maassen 0424416969.

Ep 106 - Sleep 05.02.2023

MMHS 31/01/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with paramedic Christian Mortensen and psychotherapist Boudi Maassen, we discuss sleep: what leads to sleep deprivation, the effects of sleep deprivation, and some strategies for sleep hygiene.  Boudi Maassen 0424416969.

Ep 105 - Mad, bad or sad? 13.12.2022

MMHS 13/12/22 - In today's episode with former policeman Tony Loxley, psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I discuss the year that's been and how men can be more than mad, bad or sad.  Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Ep 104 - Building social capital 06.12.2022

MMHS 6/12/22 - In this episode of the MMHS psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and myself talk with First Nations man Flinn Donovan from MYST - Mountains Youth Services Team - about the work he does preparing the next generation to deal with racism and domestic violence. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969 

Ep 103 - The breath and life 30.11.2022

MMHS 29/11/22 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show with psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and paramedic Christian Mortensen, we discuss what the breath means in life and how life ends.   Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

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