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ASKING FOR A MATE
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ASKING FOR A MATE is the feel-good podcast that asks guys to go beyond the small talk. Our mission is to break down stereotypes of masculinity and improve the mental health of Aussie men, by letting guys know that it's ok to let your guard down.Each episode, Cecile - our French and female host - gets the chance to ask Aussie guys what’s really going on beneath their thick skin, in the hope that it will encourage more open and honest conversations between us. This is a podcast that celebrates refreshing realness, because learning how to talk about what you’re going through, ultimately makes us stronger. Guys, it's time we talked!
Episodes
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How do you tune life when your heart's offbeat? Asking for a mate
What would you do if you discovered in your early twenties, when everything is still about partying and being young at heart, that your actual heart wasn't functioning optimally? What is the life of a musician who spends most of his time on tour when you have to take care of your health first?…
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Can you find humour in a near-death experience? Asking for a mate
When Jake experienced a near-death experience, he realised that his life wasn't what he deserved. Everything changed from this point onwards. Listen to his incredible story, from training to become a professional soccer player to climbing the corporate ladder before one faithful day in the...
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Who's that bloke in the mirror? - Asking For A Mate
Did you ever notice that we usually describe ourselves by explaining what we do for a living? So, let me ask you, what do you tell yourself when you look in the mirror? Now, what if you decide to step out of your business? What happens when you don't do the one thing that you thought defined...
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[Men's Health Week] How you feeling down under? Asking for a mate
Have you recently checked your nuts 🥜? Yes, I'm talking about the ones down under! Feeling good & normal?👌 Well, if you still haven't checked them out, Hugo's story might motivate you to do it next time you are under a hot shower 🚿 Listen to this episode to find out why you should check your...
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[Climate change] Would you do it for the penguins? 🐧 Asking for a mate
Rob (aka Prof. Robert Harcourt) has been a marine biologist for 36 years. He has worked all around the globe, lived on his own amongst colonies of wild animals and joined 11 expeditions to Antarctica. Together we talked about his life of incredible adventures and the many wild animals he has...
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Can you chuck a 'mental health' sickie? Asking for a mate
For this episode, our host, Cécile, is joined by Scott to talk about mental health in the workplace 👨💻👩💻 As always, we focus on our guest's point of view and lived experience to explore an important and trending topic - Can you have a successful career and stay away from burnouts? 🤑 Scott...
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[Men's group] How to beat the small talk? Asking for a mate
What the heck is a men's group? Sound cult-ish or brilliant? In this new episode of Asking for a mate, our host Cécile (@cece.la.vie) is asking the questions you've never dared to ask about Men's Group to her next gest, Luke. Luke's been part of 2.5 men's groups (yes, two and a half - he explains...
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[Making friends] What's a 'man-date'? 👬- Asking for a mate
For this episode, Mark & Cécile go beyond the small talk about making new friends. When Mark learned that 3️⃣ 0️⃣ was the age where you peak in terms of friendships, he decided to embark into a journey to make new friends. But, how do you make new meaningful connections when you are a young...
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[STIs] Is there a vaccine for that too? Asking for a mate
All we hear about are COVID tests, but we shouldn't forget that another range of tests has been around for decades: they are also very important and a lot less painful >> I am talking about STI tests 🔬🤸♂️ For this episode, I've had the pleasure and honour to have an honest conversation with...
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[Fatherhood] Is 'Stay-at-home Dad' the new Dad? Asking for a mate
Peter has been a stay-at-home-dad ever since his first daughter was born and is now dedicating most of his time to taking care of his two little girls 👨👧👧 No, he is not a single dad nor was he forced into this situation. Peter and his wife have been together since their early 20s and when…
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[Chronic illness] In sickness and in health? Asking for a mate
Bill's partner, Inga, was diagnosed 6 years ago with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). ME/CFS is a chronic illness characterised by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion. Bill joined us on ASING FOR A MATE to…
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[Escaping] How are you travelling? 🌏 Asking for a mate
If you live in Australia 🇦🇺, chances are that your last trip is a very distant memory 🙈. For some of us, it feels like a piece of our soul is missing and that our daily grind is pointless now that we can't look forward to this escapism 🏝 Well, you're in luck because Tom's story is going to…
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[Fatherhood] Dad or deadlines? Asking for a mate
When Lachlan became a dad, he had to deal with an inner emotional turmoil that he was not prepared for. Going back to work after two short weeks of paternal leave can leave you drained, especially when your work turns into stressful deadlines. Add the fact that your best friend and confident just...
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[PTSD / Depression] Why speak up when you're taught to suck it up? Asking for a mate
When you spend 11 years in the Navy, you are taught to 'toughen up', to 'suck it up' or even to 'stop whining' so when Jake started struggling, having night terrors and showing signs of anxiety, he didn't know what speaking up meant. This episode will take you on Jake's journey navigating his...
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[Foreign partner] Can you get an interpreter for your GF? Asking for a mate
Let's talk about... multicultural relationships! There is a common belief in Australia that having a girlfriend from overseas is so exotic and fun But, is it easy to have relationships that last? What so good about them? Why are they sometimes a lot more hard work than we first imagined? For this...
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[Business failure] Well, that sucked! Now what? Asking for a mate
How to deal with sudden change and financial pressure! No, we are not talking about a global pandemic, or are we? Not knowing what the next step is can be paralysing but a tiny step is better than none. Luke takes us through his journey (so far) of navigating some unexpected pitfalls, hitting the...
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[Male grooming] To beard or not to beard? Asking for a mate
Luke is the founder of one of the first successful male grooming company in Australia. About 8 years ago, Luke launched 'The Bearded Chap' along with their first product: a beard oil. Together we discuss a challenge that Luke had to face every day when he started his business: 'How can you…
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[Body image] What if you hate your body? Asking for a mate
Matt was one of the only overweight kids at school. A few years after his graduation, he reached an ideal weight but continued to feel like "a fat kid". It took Matt a degree in psychology and a lot of introspection to understand how to dissociate his self-esteem and his body image. Asking for a...
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[Aboriginal masculinity] Belonging or being yourself? Asking for a mate
This episode is all about Travis' journey and pursuit of defining his own aboriginal identify and masculinity. Being a teenager is always tough but being a teenager trying to find your own identity while in limbo between two cultural background can make things even harder. Throw in the mix a love...
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[Mateship] How good are 'The Boiz'?! Asking for a mate
'Mateship' is one of the key foundations of the Aussie culture - Yeah The Boys! This month, with my mate Scotty, we celebrate the positive relationships that can exist between men and especially looking at his tight group of mates, 'The Boiz'. The episode was released on International Men's Day...
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[Men's mental health] Are men allowed to let their guards down? Asking for a mate
** Special episode for Mental Health Awareness Day ** Ever heard someone say "eat a spoonful of cement and harden up"? or "don't be a girl and stop crying"? In this episode, Joel Pilgrim, mental health advocate and founder of Waves of Wellness, shares his own personal journey with mental health,...
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[Societal expectations] Can you happily live an unconventional life? Asking for a mate
This month, Benny is joining me for an incredible episode on living an unconventional life. Benny doesn’t like to conform and he even decided to buy a big catamaran earlier this year. He’s been living on it ever since. Whilst living such a life sounds like a dream come true, it also comes with…
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[Education] How do you raise a good man? Asking for a mate
Recently, some behaviours (especially towards women, but not only) were judged as inappropriate. Our society decided to do better when it comes to the way we treat each other. How do we now teach our little ones to be good people and how do we make sure that we are raising 'good men'? Join my...
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[Finding yourself] Can you grow up in a cult and become a rockstar? Asking for a mate
Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll, right? Well, that's what you expect when you interview a mate that lives on the road 6 months per year... But the reality might be a little different, especially for Ben who grew up in a cult and promised (at the time) to wait for marriage. Embark on this incredible...
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[Cheating] What if you get the hots for someone other than your GF? Asking for a mate
There are situations that you feel you can't control. What would happen if you start being sexually attracted to someone else than your partner? What should you do? Can you or should you suppress those feelings? What if you act on it? Listen to Steve's story about cheating. Discover the reason...
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[Breakups] Can you ever get over the love of your life? Asking for a mate
Breakups are never easy but they are even worse when you feel like you are losing the love of your life. Tune in and listen to Eric's story about how he found love but never managed to live it fully. What happened? Did he get closure? Could he ever get her back? Embark on the roller coaster of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ASKING FOR A MATE is the feel-good podcast that asks guys to go beyond the small talk. Our mission is to break down stereotypes of masculinity and improve the mental health of Aussie men, by letting guys know that it's ok to let your guard down.Each episode, Cecile - our French and female host - gets the chance to ask Aussie guys what’s really going on beneath their thick skin, in the hope that it will encourage more open and honest conversations between us. This is a podcast that celebrates refreshing realness, because learning how to talk about what you’re going through, ultimately makes us stronger. Guys, it's time we talked!
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ASKING FOR A MATE is the feel-good podcast that asks guys to go beyond the small talk. Our mission is to break down stereotypes of masculinity and improve the mental health of Aussie men, by letting guys know that it's ok to let your guard down.Each episode, Cecile - our French and female host -...
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