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How you going mate?
by Adam Holstein
We talk about mental health. We share our stories about our mental health. We share our stories about how we manage our mental health and wellbeing. We talk about how wonderful life can be. We do this so that it might help others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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April's Story
In this episode I talk to April Abbott. April's story is one of mental health, addiction, recovery and moving through hard times. This really is one of the most incredible stories we have ever told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Becoming a Maverick
In this episode I talk with my old friend Kara Thornhill. Kara is a passionate mental health advocate who recently started her own Mental Health support service called Maverick Supports. We chat about a whole range of things including living with her own mental health conditions, recently being...
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Tracey Kelly on mental health and fairies!
In this episode I have a great chat with Tracey Kelly. Tracey is a mother, animal lover, published author, certified journal therapy coach, and a qualified personal trainer who is passionate about family, food, fitness and wellbeing. Tracey talks to me about her own experiences managing her…
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Conversations that matter
This is a bit of a different episode for us here at How You Going Mate?. I recently recorded an episode of Conversationa that matter on SWR 99.9 fm with Matthew Newcombe. Matthew hosts a radio show that focuses on converstions about grief and mental health. Matthew started his show in the…
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Ice baths and breathwork with Sandra
In this episode I talk with Sandra Lynn. Sandra is a Mum and mental health advocate who lost a son to suicide. Sandra has turned that tradgedy into a real positive through her work with the Talk2MeBro organisation. In this episode we talk about mental health, ice baths, breath work and the...
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Time with Tegan
In this episode I chat with Tegan Pratt about grief and loss. Tegan is a mother of 4 who has had 2 of her children pass away. In this episode Tegan shares her experience of losing children, the effects it has on your family, your relationships and most importantly you. Tegan's story is also a…
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Double Adams
Get ready for this one my friends. In this episode I talk to Adam Bennett. Adam is a traveller, adventurer, meditaion practitioner, juggler, jack of all trades and renaissance man. Adam brings an infectious energy to our conversation where he talks about everything from the many jobs he has had,...
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Tash and Matt - A wife's story
In this episode we talk to Natasha. Late last year Natasha's husband Matt lost his battle with addiction and mental health. Natasha speaks very openly about how Matt's death affected her and her children and gives us a great insight into what it means to live with someone living with addiction....
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Speedway Racing, Photography and Mental Health
In this episode of the podcast I talk to Anthony Snedden, Rail enthusiast, Speedway Photographer, Self Confessed Bogan and one of the people who inspired the beginning of How You Going Mate?. We chat about a pretty wide variety of topics from living with Aspergers Syndrome, How to take a great...
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Mental Health - A Father's Story
This episode I had the chance to speak with Geoff Anderson. Geoff is a father of 2 teenage children who live with mental health conditions. In our chat we speak about a number of topics including the early signs that he noticed in his kids, the struggles they faced, the incredible insight they…
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Men's work with Steve
In this episode I have a really interesting chat with Steve Sweeney about men, mental health and his many years of working with men and their mental health. We cover everything from what it means to be a man, our love of dark chocolate, Jason Momoa and The Rock, his work with men, our experiences...
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My 2021 with Me
In this episode I talk to one of my favourite guests, Me. 2021 was a year unlike any other and for me and my family and presented a whole raft of new challenges. In 2007 I was diagnosed with depression. I often say that I have recovered from this diagnosis but this year was as close as I have…
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Breaking Down Stigma with Michelle
In this episode I talk to my friend and former collegue Michelle. Michelle is a Mum, a registered psychologist and a woman with a lived experince of a mental health issue. This is a great conversation where we talk about the stigma surrounding mental health, understanding her mental health after...
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Jackie's Story
In this episode I talk to my longtime friend and colleague, Jackie about living with Bi Polar. In this honest and eye opening discussion we talk about when Jackie first started to realise she had a mental health condition, how she came to understand it, being hospitalised (sometimes…
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Feeling Young with Anissa
In this episode I talk to Bowen Therapist and Hypnotherapist Anissa Young from Feel Young Therapy. I have known Anissa for close for 30 years now, but this is the first time I have heard her story. Anissa and I talk about everything from her experiences growing up with an abusive stepfather, to…
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Do you wish you had a Jan? The importance of positivity.
In this episode I talk to Jan Clark. Jan is a mother and Grandmother who was diagnosed with Leukaemia after a trip overseas. Jan's diagnosis and treatment also happened to coincide with the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic and the birth of her 7th grandchild and if that wasn't complex enough,...
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But you don't look like you have a problem.
In this episode we talk to Amy and hear her incredible story of addiction, mental health and recovery.One of the most common things we hear when we have a mental health condition is "But you have everything you could ever want. How do you have a problem?" and this was certainly the case for Amy.…
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Holding Space with Laura
In this episode I talk to the one and only Laura Zammit. We have a wide ranging conversation where we talk about everything from mentally preparing for lockdown, fake spouses, hiding behind a big personality, ADHD, attending rehab, what holding space is and the power of holding space with someone...
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Matt's Cancer journey
Matt Curvey is a hard working father, husband, car lover and radio enthusiast who has survived not one, but two life threatening bouts with Cancer. In this episode we talk about the physical and emotional toll this took on Matt, his wife and his young family as well as what Matt learned about...
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Ageing and mental health with Dr Kylie
In this episode I speak with an former colleague of mine Dr Kylie Crnek-Georgeson, PhD. Kylie's field of expertise is people who are ageing, mental health and suicide. We look at how people who are ageing experience mental health, why it is so important to plan for the next stages of life and how...
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My chat with Rafia -Our first remote guest.
Rafia Marsh runs Rafia Marsh Counselling in South Western Sydney and is a Mental Health Worker with over 17 years experience. In this episode I talk to Rafia about a range of topics including her own lived experience of a mental health condition, Gestalt Therapy, maintaining good mental health…
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Allow me to reintroduce myself...
A few months ago now I decided to take a break from producing and recording the podcast. I needed this time to rethink and refocus and, more importantly, to figure out exactly what we are trying to say and do. Take some time to listen to this episode, tell us what you think and please don't…
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Isolation and Connection
Isolation is one of the key but most overlooked indicators of poor mental health. In this episode we discuss why isolation is such a key part of our message here at How you going mate?. We also look at why we isolate, the vicious cycle that isolation causes, why connection is so important and…
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Supporting young people
In this episode we look at supporting young people and their mental health. We explore our personal and professional experiences and look at how supporting good mental health has changes over the last 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Debbie and her recovery journey
In this episode I talk to my friend and colleague about her recovery from a diagnosis of complex trauma and family violence, a journey that didn't start until well into adult hood. We also look at Debbie's work with people who are living with hoarding and squalor disorder and what its like to be…
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Will you be our Valentines?
12 months ago Barbie and I took a look at Valentine's Day and we thought it would be timely to revisit this episode. Valentine's Day can have a major impact on our mental health. Whether it's the pressure to be with someone, the pressure to live up to the "Hollywood" ideal or just the idea of not...
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Sleep, Mental Health and Me
In this episode I talk to one of my favourite people, ME. I take a look at my recent diagnosis of sleep apnea, the effect that has had on my mental health and how I had to listen to my own advice. Take a listen by clicking on the link or on your favourite podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See...
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2020 - The Year In Review
The title says it all really. 2020 was a year unlike any other. To kick off 2020 we have decided to take a look back at some of our favourite moments from 2020. Enjoy and don't forget you can listen to us wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Happy New Year 2020
As the strangest year in living memory draws to an end, Barbie and I reflect on the year that was, our favourite episodes, being alone on New Years Eve, setting goals for 2021 and how bad it would have been to find love just before lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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The worst day of my life - Part 2
In this episode I have a long overdue chat with Amanda Howard. Amanda is one of my oldest friends, a serial killer expert, true crime author, TV guest and co host of the incredibly successful true crime podcast, Monsters Who Murder. Amanda is also the wife of Steve Bendeich. Steve was also one of...
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The worst day of my life - Part 1.
In this episode I have a long overdue chat with Amanda Howard. Amanda is one of my oldest friends, a serial killer expert, true crime author, TV guest and co host of the incredibly successful true crime podcast, Monsters Who Murder. Amanda is also the wife of Steve Bendeich. Steve was also one of...
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The secrets we keep...
This episode sees the return of the other half of HYGM? Barbie. In this episode we talk about the secrets we keep about mental health and how they're killing us. We explore some of the reasons we don't talk about our mental health including fear, stigma, shame and generational expectations. We…
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Separation, Men and Support.
In this episode we talk to Graham McFarland from Family Crisis Support. We talk about a whole range of topics ranging from rugby league, community service, domestic violence and supporting men going through separation and divorce. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and...
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Mental Health, Weightloss and Cheerleading!
In an episode that has been a long time in the making, I talk to my good friend Kara. In this chat we talk about everything from weight loss and anxiety to being the loudest most positive person in the room and cheerleading. This is definitely a chat not to miss! You can listen on by clicking on...
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Masks, mental health and being honest about who you are!
In this episode I speak to my friend, Shaye, about her experiences with her mental health. In one of the widest ranging conversations that we have ever had we talk about everything from PTSD and BPD to cosmetic surgery and the importance of having great support and that one person you can speak…
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The New Mum Village - Eliza and managing being a new Mum.
In this episode we talk to a HYGM favourite, Eliza, about her social media initiative The New Mum Village. We have a wide ranging chat about being a new Mum, the first every How You Going Mate? baby, Post partum anxiety and the absolute importance of connection and the role it plays in supporting...
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Nature, Meditation and More from The Men's Table with David.
In this episode I talk to David Pointon the co-founder of men's mental health initiative, The Men's Table. David and I have a wide ranging talk about pilgrimages to India, marathon 3 day meditation sessions, the importance of being in nature and The Men's table and the importance of connecting…
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Father's Day
Father's Day can be a tough time for some of us. In this special episode we look at the trials of Fathers Day, including my own personal experiences and ways that we can look after our mental health on Fathers Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Working on your mental wellness with Nathan
In this episode of the show we talk to HYGM favourite, Nathan. Nathan was our first ever guest and this is his fourth appearance. This time we take a look at the work Nathan does on his recovery including waking up and messaging multiple people every morning and just how important this is to...
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Asha, Art and the absolute importance of creativity.
This week we speak to Asha from Wayahead (formerly the NSW Mental Health Association). Asha is a registered art therapist, published researcher and someone who has a lived experience with living with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this chat we talk about the work of Wayahead, art and the...
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Ben and The Men's Table
In this episode I have a wide ranging chat about men, music, mental health and ADHD with Ben Hughes from The Men's Table. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to trust and...
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Simon and Blake - Childhood bullying and an adults recovery!
A few months ago I spoke with best mates Simon and Blake. We spoke about Simon's experiences with childhood bullying, how it has affected his mental health and how the support of his best mate, Blake, had helped him begin his recovery journey. To date that episode has been our most listened to...
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Meditation and managing your mental health.
This week we speak with Justin from Tank'd about mental health, meditation and his DIY approach to managing his mental health. We talk about processing childhood trauma and some of the ways men can take control of their wellness. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
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Catch Up 11 - The reason we exist
In this episode I talk about the reasons we do this podcast and run our social media pages. 3 years ago I lost one of my oldest friends, Steve, to suicide. Suicide is the number one killer of men aged under 45 in Australia and here at HYGM we want to stop that from happening. I also talk about…
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Weight, momentum and mental health
In this episode we talk about weight and mental health. We explore how our mental health and weight loss and gain are related, how understanding the reasons we over or under eat can help support our good health and of course, we talk about cheezels. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts,...
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The Catch Up 10
In this episode we look at the barricade we put up to achieving our goals, gaining momentum and the importance of taking control and taking risks. Don't forget you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Talking about mental health. A how to guide.
We hear the same message over and over again. Talk to people about their mental health. Ask them "How you going mate?" but the one question that never really gets answered is how do we do that. In this episode we explore what mental health means to us, physical health and mental health, what we...
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The Catch Up 9
in this weeks episode we look at looking after you, defining boundaries and taking responsibility for our mental health. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all good podcasting apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's all just leave the house now, shall we?
2 months ago we were all told to stay inside. No we get to go out again and what does that even mean? In this episode, Barbie and I look at what the last 2 months have looked like for us, what we want to lose , what we want to keep and what life 'after' Coronavirus will look like. Hosted on…
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The Catch Up 8 - Celebrating 8000 listens
Our fortnightly podcast where we look at the tings that have been on my mind for the last 14 days. This week we celebrate 8000 listens, look at the lifting of restrictions, the joys of a store bought breakfast and why its important to work on your mental health. You can listen in all the usual...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We talk about mental health. We share our stories about our mental health. We share our stories about how we manage our mental health and wellbeing. We talk about how wonderful life can be. We do this so that it might help others.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We talk about mental health. We share our stories about our mental health. We share our stories about how we manage our mental health and wellbeing. We talk about how wonderful life can be. We do this so that it might help others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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