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Bottled Up
by Sunny Bahuguna
Men creating conversations amongst other men about mental health, wellbeing and heaps more in between. We provide a platform for people to share their journeys and mental health stories in the hope of inspiring others to do the same. So, when was the last time you checked in?Say hello to us on Instagram at @bottledupaus!
Episodes
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#78 - Bullying, Belonging and Creating Connection with Loved Ones with Chris Burnett
On Episode 78, Sunny Bahuguna sits with Chris Burnett. In 2020, Chris started a personal project to reconnect with people in his life. It started with weekly calls to catch up. Then, he began asking if he could interview them about their lives. To date, Chris has recorded more than 75...
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#77 - Fatherhood, Addiction and Unpacking Loneliness with Terry Cornick
On Episode 77, Sunny Bahuguna sits with Terry Cornick. In his early 20s, Terry was coming home from work every few months feeling “seriously depressed and suicidal”. He grew up in a “stoic” British environment where he was accustomed to burying his feelings. Feeling like he needed a change in his...
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#76 - Finding Balance: Managing Anxiety, Redefining Wellbeing and Self-Care with Anne-Sophie Martin
In Episode 76, Sunny Bahuguna sits down with Anne-Sophie Martin. From her roots in Montreal to her experience in New York at a top management consultancy and her time at Stanford, Anne-Sophie's story is one of resilience, introspection, and growth. Anne-Sophie's upbringing was filled with family...
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#75 - Surviving the Golden Gate Bridge and the Path to Redemption with Kevin Hines
TW: Talks about suicide. I sometimes pinch myself with the guests we get on Bottled Up and this week is no exception. Only 1% of those who attempt suicide by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge survive, and Kevin Hines is one of those people. Fuelled by a history of struggle with depression and...
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#74 - Behind the Smile: From Loneliness to Connection with James Tyreman
TW: Talks about suicide. The December and January break is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for some, it can be a lonely and challenging place. In Episode 74, we delve into the raw and courageous story of James Tyreman, who opens up about his struggles during the early days of the...
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#73 - Embracing Emotional Maturity, the Happiness Trap and the Pursuit of Perfection with Matthieu Komorowski
In the captivating Episode 73, Sunny and Mayank sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with Matthieu Komorowski, a Senior Lecturer at Imperial College in London and an Honorary Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia at the NHS. From from the East of France originally, Matthieu opens…
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#72 - Unpacking Misophonia: An Intense Discomfort to Specific Sounds with Adeel Ahmad
In Episode 72, Sunny Bahuguna sits with Adeel Ahmad whilst on tour in the US. Adeel Ahmad is host of the Misophonia Podcast where people share their experiences living with Misophonia - which can be misery for those who suffer from it, and yet they may not even know that it's a "thing."…
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#71 - Performance Psychology and Thriving in Any Arena with Nick Ferrier
In Episode 71, Sunny and Mayank sit down with the remarkable Nick Ferrier, a performance psychologist and the founder of Cede Nullius Psychology. Nick, in his own words, is on a mission to help athletes do the right thing at the right time, and his journey into the realm of performance psychology...
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#70 - Abandonment, Extreme Abuse and Violent Poverty, and the Road to Recovery with Christopher LeMark
In Episode 70, Sunny Bahuguna sits down with Christopher LeMark from Chicago, USA. Christopher LeMark takes us on his journey to manhood, allowing us to feel the struggle and heartache of a little boy that simply wanted to be seen and loved. We gain a glimpse into the child welfare system that so...
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#69 - Unmasking Fame, Reinventing the Body and Mind and Life After the Janoskians with Beau Brooks
In Episode 69, we are honored to have Beau Brooks as our guest, a renowned figure from the Janoskians and a YouTube sensation who knows the ups and downs of fame all too well. His journey from early fame to a multifaceted perspective on success is a captivating story of transformation and...
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#68 - Leaving Medicine, Being an Entrepreneur and Democratising Mental Health Support with Angela Lim
In Episode 68, Sunny and Mayank sat down with Angela Lim, a paediatric-trainee turned mental health technology entrepreneur, founding the company Clearhead. Angela graduated from the University of Auckland’s medical school and started paediatrics training at Starship Hospital, but her passion for...
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#67 - Losing Papa, Migrating to a New Country and Money Anxiety with Arjun Agarwal
In Episode 67, Sunny and Mayank sat down with Arjun Agarwal, where they explored two significant aspects of his life: the fine line between taking risks and being reckless, and the relationship with his Papa. Arjun shared his journey from the familiar comforts of South Africa and moving to the...
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#66 - Body Image, Toxic Femininity and Giving Girls a Voice with Ashani (Mandy) Dante
In Episode 66, Mayank and Sunny sit down with the legend herself, Ashani Dante, also known as Mandy. She is a thought leader, speaker, visionary and Founder of Flourish Girl, with a proven track record in the social impact & business space. Flourish Girl is a mission-driven charity focused on...
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#65 - Unpacking Women's Health, Endometriosis and Contraception with Anna Dokuchaev
This episode is a little different to what we've covered in the past. Nearly 40% of our audience comprises women, which is not surprising considering the vital roles they play in the lives of many men, whether as partners, sisters, or mothers. Historically, women's health has been…
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#64 - Life in Rugby and the Journey to Fatherhood with Dean Mumm
With the Rugby World Cup a week away and Father's Day just past, in our first guest episode back, we sit down with the Rugby legend himself, Dean Mumm Dean is a retired Rugby Union legend with a professional career spanning over 100 appearances for the NSW Waratahs, 3 years in the UK playing for...
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#63 - Sharing our Story from London with Sunny Bahuguna and Mayank Sohani
Sunny and Mayank get behind the mic for the first time in-person since Episode #1. This one is coming straight from London. We reflect on the Bottled Up journey so far, why we started and where we've come. We also take the mask off and share parts of our own personal story and what has shaped us....
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#62 - The Power of Connection and Being Human with Chris Hope
Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode! Join Sunny and Mayank as they sit down with the remarkable Chris Hope, the brains behind the 100 Coffee Movement initiative. Chris takes us on a profound journey, sharing his personal experience of starting up this incredible movement with…
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#61 - Life in Haiti, Studying at Stanford and Fostering Belonging with Jean-Pierre Vertil
On Episode 61, Sunny Bahuguna and Mayank Sohani sit down with Jean-Pierre Vertil (JP). JP is full of zest for life. His energetic, enthralling and full of enthusiasm. Don't believe us? Give it a listen. 😉 We speak about life growing up in Haiti, his experiences at Stanford and friendships…
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#60 - Nowhere to Hide with Tom Boyd
Boom! We're live. No better way to kick off the new season than a re-introduction to a fan favourite, Tom Boyd. Tommy joined us 18 months ago for his first episode with Bottled Up and has taken the courageous step to get back into the arena. Glad we didn't scare him away the first time. 😉 What's...
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#59 - Self Worth, Self Evaluation and the Year Ahead with Sunny Bahuguna and Mayank Sohani
Join Sunny and Mayank as they kick-off 2023. What’s in store? There’s only one way to find out. We touch on the last few months. Mayank has been settling well in the UK and is starting to feel at home. Sunny has just finished a 5-week trip across India. The duo also met up for a short time in...
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#58 - Living with a Cancer Diagnosis, Battling Addiction, Finding Love and Getting Life Back on Track with Paul Diamandis
On Episode 58, the boys sit down with Paul Diamandis. This one is a special one. Perhaps one of the most vulnerable conversation we've been part of and we'd love for you to join us in this conversation. TW: There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding death, suicide and addiction. Having...
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#57 - Being your own Superhero, Beauty of Fatherhood and Reclaiming South Asian Unity with Sandeep Varma
On Episode 57, the boys sit down with Sandeep Varma - the founder and CEO of the SAARI Collective, a media startup focused on supporting and showcasing emerging South Asian Australian writers and creators, and providing a smart, young South Asian Australian perspective on what's happening in...
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#56 - Checkin with Mayank and Sunny - What Has Been Going On?
Sunny and Mayank sit back and reflect on the year so far, with a lot changing since the last check in February. Stay tuned for a light hearted catch up on what's been happening over the last couple of months as well as a (juicy 👀) update on what’s ahead for Bottled Up. In this episode we chat...
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#55 - Navigating Racism and Embracing your Identity with Jahin Tanvir
On Episode 55, Sunny and Mayank sit with multi award winning youth advocate, policy advisor and keynote speaker, Jahin Tanvir. A first generation migrant who came to Australia from Bangladesh in the early 2000s, Jahin was in his younger days, one of the only children of colour in his school and…
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#54 - Faith Before Football, Family and the Journey Towards a Higher Purpose with Bachar Houli
Boy oh boy are we excited to share this episode. Sunny and Mayank recently had the pleasure of hosting superstar, Bachar Houli. A former Australian rules footballer who played 232 games over a 15-year career with Richmond and Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a three-time...
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#53 - Finding Purpose at your Lowest Point, Death and the Beauty of Living with Shanaka Jayakody
-- Trigger Warning: This post talks about suicide, death and grief -- On Episode 53, Sunny and Mayank sit with the energetic, Shanaka Jayakody. Boy oh boy, where we do we begin with this one. We chatted about so many wonderful and nuanced topics off the fly -- and if there's one for spontaneity,...
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#52 - Tackling Self Destructive Behaviours, Making Sacrifices and Into the Mindset of an Olympian with Rosemary Popa
On Episode 52, Sunny and Mayank sit with Australian national champion rower and Olympic gold medalist, Rosemary Popa OAM. With a strong bloodline of rowing pedigree, Rosie is the daughter of Sue and Ion, two Australian bronze medallists from Los Angeles 1984. However, behind the glory, Rosie…
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#51 - The Importance of Taking Self Responsibility, Exploring Identity and Role Modelling with Heshan Fernando
Hesh is back! Oh, and two years later, his come back looking like the chocolate version of Thor! 😏 In Episode 51, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar (and Bottled Up Alumni), Heshan Fernando. 😉 He's a familiar face, having joined us in Episode 3 to chat about his relationship with his father,...
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#50 - Embracing Vulnerability, Navigating Perfectionism and Authentic Leadership with Trent Cotchin
In Episode 50, Sunny and Mayank sit with superstar Trent Cotchin. So often, as kids, and even now, we’ve seen him display courage, selflessness and a sense of power and stability on the field, but underneath all of that, is a man who knows what he wants, understands his identity and embraces...
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#49 - Growing Up South-East Asian and Racism with Tiana and Thuy Nguyen
In Episode 49, Mayank and Sunny sat down with incredibly energetic, dynamic duo Tiana and Thuy Nguyen! These lovely people are the hosts of their very own podcast 'Unapologetically Asian' where they have honest and candid conversations about adulting, careers, relationships and everything in...
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#48 - Owning the Morning Routine, Nature vs Nurture, Personal Training and the Body and Mind Connection with Joshua Balia
In Episode 48, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Josh Balia. Josh Balia is a powerlifter, coach and qualifying to be a sports psychologist. He has used his amazing ability to connect with people to co-found 'Weights For Mates', a program designed to combine physical activities in the gym as a…
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#47 - Being the Maverick of Your Life, Processing Death and Unpacking a Biracial Upbringing with Daniel 'Mamba' Odoi
In Episode 47, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Dan 'MAMBA' Odoi. This has truly been one of our most enjoyable conversations to date. It's almost 2hrs and jam-packed with vulnerability, authenticity and true wisdom. There's even a few things that Dan has shared for the first time. We touch on so...
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#46 - The Power of Tourette's, Neurodiversity and Leadership with Kevin Helgren
In Episode 46, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Kevin Helgren. After being diagnosed with Tourette’s in middle school, Kevin Helgren, a current Stanford and Harvard Candidate, shares how it’s changed his view of the world. Humans are biologically wired to categorise people, places and things: safe,...
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#45 - Dealing with Grief, Life as a News Reporter and Lessons from the Young Bloods Podcast with Callum MacPherson
In Episode 44, Sunny and Mayank sit with Callum MacPherson. He is the host of the Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcast and isn't used to being in the interviewee chair! Raised in Adelaide by two teachers, he is a well-read, philosophical man who knew from a young age that he had the presence...
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#44 - Embracing the other side of Fear, Vulnerability and Courage with Damien Bugeja
In Episode 43, Sunny and Mayank sit with Damien Bugeja. Damien is an incredibly inspiring individual who makes it his life mission to educate and inspire people about the benefits of community. Damien suffered a traumatic experience during his teen years when he lost his dad to a rare form of...
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#43 - Drugs, Guns and a Second Chance at Life with Arman Vestad
In episode 42, Sunny and Mayank sit with Arman Vestad who was a former criminal and drug addict. He now owes his life to two of the things that made his remarkable transformation possible: running and kindness. In the past, Arman spent a lot of his time on the run. Through a series of poor life...
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#42 - How Testicular Cancer Saved My Life and Shaped My Perspective with Hugo Toovey
In Episode 41, Sunny and Mayank sit with Hugo Toovey. Hugo was living a normal life and completing his training at The Australian Defence Force Academy when suddenly his life was turned upside down when he found an unusual lump on his testicle. After getting it checked out by a GP he was later...
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#41 - The Hidden Realities of Startup Land, Navigating Ego, Toxic Productivity and Relationships with Ronnie Kintanar
In Episode 40, Sunny Bahuguna sits down with close friend and serial entrepreneur, Ronnie Kintanar. Ronnie was one of the owners of Jarvis, a platform that connects the time-poor with personal cleaners to take care of chores and cleaning duties. Jarvis was successfully acquired in 2020. Ronnie...
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#40 - The Great Resignation, Systemic Solutions to Mental Health and Looking Within with Jono Nicholas
In Episode 39, Sunny and Mayank sit down with CEO of the Wellbeing Outfit and Chief Mental Health Advisor at EY Oceania, Jono Nicholas. Having sat down with Jono in November 2021, he is one of Australia's most prominent advocates of better mental health particularly from a public health…
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#39 - The Man Behind Men's Health and Dismantling Body Image in Media with Scott Henderson
This week on Bottled Up, Sunny and Mayank chat with Scott Henderson, the man behind Australia’s most popular Men’s magazine, Men’s Health. Scott took over Men’s Health in 2018 with one goal, to redefine masculinity. Think of traditional men’s fitness magazine covers, and you’re probably picturing…
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#38 - Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve and the Story Behind the Gotcha4Life Foundation with Gus Worland
This week, Sunny and Mayank sit down with the wonderful and always smiling, Gus Worland. Gus is a radio and television personality, having worked on Triple M breakfast radio and having hosted a three-part documentary series Man Up, which was focused on lifting the lid on the relationship between...
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#37 - Cheeky Rapid Fire and the Year Ahead with Sunny and Mayank
Sunny and Mayank sit back and kick-off 2022 with a bang. Stay tuned for a cheeky rapid fire (juicy 👀) and an update on what’s ahead for Bottled Up. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are...
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#36 - The Year in Review - 2021 Wrapped Up!
Mayank and Sunny sit down for the final time in 2021 to review what certainly has been a hectic year. --- As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're…
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#35 - Navigating High School, Social Anxiety and Finding Community through Shared Experiences with Daniel Datnow-Jamieson
This week Sunny sits down with friend, fellow Global Shaper and Man Caver Daniel Datnow-Jamieson (DJ). DJ has had quite an interesting period growing up through high school, which has turned him into the man he is today. He uses his story not only to inspire and empower people but is passionate...
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#34 - Checkin and Bottled Up update with Sunny Bahuguna and Mayank Sohani
Another week, another episode! This week, Sunny and Mayank get behind the mic to checkin on each other and provide an update on Bottled Up. It's a banterous one as both try our luck at comedy -- we share some jokes, life after lockdown and what's been keeping us busy lately. In this episode we…
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#33 - Living in the Shadow, Learning from Mistakes and Tackling OCD with Nick Bracks
Another week, another episode! This week, Mayank and Sunny sit down with the Actor, Mental Health Advocate and Author of his own book, 'Move Your Mind', Nick Bracks. You may have seen him in Neighbours, Dancing with the Stars, Salt Lake and more. Compulsive thinking was something nick grew up…
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#32 - The Ode to Movember with Brendan Maher
It's Movember time! What better way to start the month with a conversation we had with Global Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Director at Movember, Brendan Maher. Brendan has been heavily involved in mental health throughout his career, having worked at Lifeline ad a General Manager, was the...
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#31 - Exploring Madness, Lived Experience and Gender Fluidity with Matthew Jackman
Sunny sits with Matthew Jackman for Episode 30 of Bottled Up. Matthew lives with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (defined by DSM/Psychiatry), is a sibling caregiver to his younger brother and sister who live with enduring psychosocial diverse abilities, and…
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#30 - Dealing with Loss and Discovering Joy with Tarang Chawla
In episode 29, Ujjwal sits down with Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian lawyer, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In this episode, we delve into a number topics including…
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#29 - Addiction, Pornography and The Primal Man Project with Jason Bluett
In episode 28, Sunny sits down Jason Bluett, the founder of the Primal Man Project. The Primal Man Project and is all about supporting men to come back to their original design. What is that? Tune in to find out. Jason was born and raised in Papua New Guinea where he was exposed to the tribes of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Men creating conversations amongst other men about mental health, wellbeing and heaps more in between. We provide a platform for people to share their journeys and mental health stories in the hope of inspiring others to do the same. So, when was the last time you checked in?Say hello to us on Instagram at @bottledupaus!
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Sunny Bahuguna
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Men creating conversations amongst other men about mental health, wellbeing and heaps more in between. We provide a platform for people to share their journeys and mental health stories in the hope of inspiring others to do the same. So, when was the last time you checked in?Say hello to us on...
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