EPISODE · Apr 23, 2024 · 44 MIN
A Kick in the Head | Blake Manwaring
from Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health · host Cal MacPherson
Imagine one minute you're sitting down chatting to your mates, and the next you're knocked unconscious by someone you've never met... That's what happened to Blake on a night out in 2012, and it's had a life-changing impact on the now 32 year old. Blake's ordeal put him through the ringer physically and mentally, and recently becoming a father himself has given him another perspective on just how devastating that attack could've been for his family and community. His desire to be a role model for other coward punch survivors and young men is the motivation behind his current attempt to break the world record for Most Consecutive Days completing an indoor triathlon; which stands at 77. This isn't just a story about a senseless assault, it's about valuing your life and making the most of it. This is Blake Manwaring's story... ------------- Young Blood - Men's Mental Health is a volunteer community service. If you enjoyed this podcast, the BEST thing you can do to support the show and help me keep it going, is to rate/review on Apple Podcasts: Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health | Podcast on Spotify And if you haven't already, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE here and on YouTube! Cheers! - Cal
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Imagine one minute you're sitting down chatting to your mates, and the next you're knocked unconscious by someone you've never met... That's what happened to Blake on a night out in 2012, and it's had a life-changing impact on the now 32 year old. Blake's ordeal put him through the ringer physically and mentally, and recently becoming a father himself has given him another perspective on just how devastating that attack could've been for his family and community. His desire to be a role model for other coward punch survivors and young men is the motivation behind his current attempt to break the world record for Most Consecutive Days completing an indoor triathlon; which stands at 77. This isn't just a story about a senseless assault, it's about valuing your life and making the most of it. This is Blake Manwaring's story... ------------- Young Blood - Men's Mental Health is a volunteer community service. If you enjoyed this podcast, the BEST thing you can do to support the show and help me keep it going, is to rate/review on Apple Podcasts: Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health | Podcast on Spotify And if you haven't already, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE here and on YouTube! Cheers! - Cal
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