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We Are Men
by Docobites
Local heroes, community leaders, the mate that lives across the road. In a bid to tackle male suicide and the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, We Are Men is a community of real men talking about their real struggles. These men are opening up and discussing their mental health so other blokes can too, without the fear of shame or exclusion. It can be hard to ask for help but no man needs to struggle alone. Through our video stories, podcast, app and highlighting of local services, we hope to encourage all men to chat about what they’re going through and seek help.
Episodes
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Season 2 | Episode 2 | HAYDEN DAVEY
Hayden is an Aboriginal man and a child of the Stolen Generation, which has caused life long mental health issues as a result of growing up isolated from his family and not understanding what was happening. He is an elder and an integral part of his local community where he advocates for the...
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Season 2 | Episode 3 | MICHAEL MARSH
Michael moved from NZ to Australia at 15 and lived a very happy and successful life until it all came crashing down in a psychotic episode, and ended up detained in mental health institutions. He took the opportunity to get better, working with psychologists and medications and now works in the...
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Season 2 | Episode 4 | SEAN TOSOLD
Sean is a victim of child abuse which caused years of depression and suicide attempts. Living in a small country town he also feared revealing his true self as a gay man and took him many years to come out, but now, having sought help, out and proud, he works for Our Town Cummins where strongly...
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Season 2 | Episode 5 | SHANE McGRAPH
Shane is an army veteran (1986-1991) who manages PTSD and anxiety dailey. He is an average Aussie bloke who believes talking about your problems is the best thing you can do. He is now an active volunteer with his local veterans community. Local heroes, community leaders, the mate that lives…
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Season 2 | Episode 6 | THOMAS READETT
Thomas is an artist and Educator born and raised in Ngarrindjeri country (southern coast and deep Murray River country). After the suicide of a friend, he found himself without the tools to manage his depression and subsequent decline in mental health. Since reaching out for help, Thomas has...
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Season 2 | Episode 1 | DWAYNE MENZIES
Dwayne is a retired stonemason who’s childhood trauma went unaddressed until much later in life. After losing his ability to earn a living due to a work injury, Dwayne was finally forced to deal with his mental health issues so he could be a healthy and available father for his daughter. Local...
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Episode 8 - JOHN VAN DE PUTTE
John lives in Tahmoor in the Southern Highlands and was diagnosed with MS in his early 20s. He’s a proud Father, TAFE student and is the President of Douglas Park Little Athletics. He helped start up the Community Pantry at Bargo and strives to be an active member of his community.Local heroes,...
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Episode 7 - CARL MASON
Carl is the co-Founder of Docobites and Onlyhuman and the interviewer for the We Are Men project. Carl and his wife Epiphany travelled around the world capturing a video every day for the 365 docobites series earning them a Guinness World Record. After returning home the series aired nationally…
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Episode 10 - BLAIR BRIGGS
Blair is from Mowbray Park and manages the Mowbray Park Farmstay which has been in his wife’s family for 48 years. As well as being a Councillor on the Wollondilly Shire Council, Blair is also a volunteer firefighter with the RFS and is now the Senior Deputy Captain with the Lakesland Brigade. He...
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Episode 6 - CHARLIE FRUEAN
Charlie is a Student Support Officer for the Department of Education and lives in Minto. In his role, Charlie supports children who are going through a tough time at home or in school and gets them the help they need so they can get back to learning. Charlie and his wife are heavily involved in…
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Episode 9 - JIM STUBBS
Jim is from Appin and is the President of the Appin Men’s Shed. Jim is a man of many talents and taught himself the harmonica, the ukulele and has now taken up the accordion. Jim is retired after a highly successful career and is actively involved in his Men’s Shed. Jim enjoys supporting and...
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Episode 5 - GRADEN LEONG
Graden is a Martial Artist and full-time bodybuilder from Prestons. He is the proud owner of GMF, a specialised gym which helps people transform their bodies and minds. At GMF, Graden prepares them for professional shows and competitions in the bodybuilding industry and uses his background in…
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Episode 3 - HAMANI TANGINOA
Hamani is an Indigenous/Tongan, LQBTQI+ Activist and musician from Camden. He was elected the Youth Premier of the 2019 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament and volunteers with the Camden Youth Action Team. Hamani has also appeared on media platforms including ABC’s Q&A and is currently studying a Bachelor…
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Episode 1 - MERVYN TAYLOR
Merv is a Wiradjuri man and an Aboriginal Men’s Health District Coordinator. He has been working with the Gooboora Men’s Group for five years. In his role, Merv helps indigenous men holistically from a health and culture perspective, while supporting them on their own healing journey.Local…
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Episode 2 - IAN FOREST-JONES
Ian is a Pastor from Liverpool. He settled in Australia in 2004 after leaving his home of Hamilton, Canada. Aside from leading his congregation as Senior Pastor, Ian is also a mentor with Mentoring Men, is part of the Western District Joggers and has started the Whiskey Circle which provides a…
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Episode 4 - BASIM SHAMAON
Basim is a community leader, volunteer and works as a Community Liaison Officer with Navitas English. He immigrated to Australia from Iraq in 2005 and currently lives in Fairfield. Basim won the Fairfield Young Citizen of the Year in 2014 and has volunteered in his community with 20 organisations...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Local heroes, community leaders, the mate that lives across the road. In a bid to tackle male suicide and the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, We Are Men is a community of real men talking about their real struggles. These men are opening up and discussing their mental health so other blokes can too, without the fear of shame or exclusion. It can be hard to ask for help but no man needs to struggle alone. Through our video stories, podcast, app and highlighting of local services, we hope to encourage all men to chat about what they’re going through and seek help.
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Docobites
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We Are Men currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Local heroes, community leaders, the mate that lives across the road. In a bid to tackle male suicide and the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, We Are Men is a community of real men talking about their real struggles. These men are opening up and discussing their mental health so other blokes...
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We Are Men is created and hosted by Docobites.
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