In Check: Andrew Hayes Talks Mental Health, Masculinity & Public Pressure

In our launch episode, we sit down with Andrew Hayes - better known as “Hayesy, ”to unpack the importance of men’s mental health, vulnerability, and speaking up. Inspired by attending the Breakthrough’s 2025 Men’s Meals & Mental Health Dinner at the Adelaide Oval, where more than 600 men came together to help break the stigma, Hayesy shares why creating space for honest conversations among men matters more than ever.As a presenter and broadcaster for 7NEWS Sports and Nova 919, Hayesy also opens up about the pressures that come with life in the public eye, from public speaking and media expectations to the importance of family and strong support networks. This episode is a powerful conversation about checking in on your mates, prioritising mental wellbeing, and changing the way men talk about mental health.