Armed For Life is a social enterprise driven by the goal of helping children, teenagers and adults develop resilience and increase their well being and mental health. Too often we struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts without reaching out and getting the help we need
The guys start a new series on Mental Health. armedforlife.com.au
This week Adam and Chloe talk about Self Esteem. If you are struggling with Self Esteem please reach out to us on Facebook and Instagram. We are always here to help.armedforlife.com.au
Our work experience student, Harry, gives us a glimpse into the life of a year 12 student in Episode 8. In this interview, Harry talks candidly about his bullying experience and how he has not only overcome the bullying but has also developed an incredible sense of self as a result. He also discusses the effects of social media and phone use on mental health and the horrifying effects of vaping on young students. As a group, the team discusses these topics and shares their own experiences and opinions on how to resolve the problems students currently face.
In Episode 7, Chole Allen and Adam Przytula discuss vaping and unpack if it is harmful. It is one of Australia's most significant issues affecting children and teens.If you are a young person and need support, speak with your parents, teacher or student services staff.You can also contact the WA Quitline on 13 7848 (13 QUIT) for immediate help and support or via webchat here: https://www.quit.org.au/
On todays episode Adam chats to our new co-host Chloe Allen who is going to help our podcast team out going forward. Chloe shares her journey with mental health and more about her story.https://armedforlife.com.au/
This week Taylor chats with Neil about his journey with the HMO Property CO his own business. They also talk life and how you create a positive work space for your team.
This week the guys chat to local artist Liv Robinson. Liv creates amazing art work for different places around Perth and is a specialist in Art Therapy.Check her website out. https://www.artworksbyliv.com.au/home
This week the guys have a guest Kelsee Sewell. She talks the guys through managing emotions through breathwork. All brought to you by the HMP Property CO. Check them out at http://thehmopropertyco.com/https://armedforlife.com.au/
Episode 2All thanks to the HMO Property CO.This week the guys talk about emotions and how to manage them.https://armedforlife.com.au/
We are back!!!Adam and Taylor are back and we have stepped it up. We have a studio!All thanks to Gibbo and the team at HMO Property CO who are sponsoring the Pod.This week Adam, Taylor and Gibbo talk about Adam's book "The Road to Resilience". We are also giving away 5 signed copies of the book. Head to our Facebook page through the link below and leave a question for Adam and we will ask him next time. 5 best questions get a signed copy. https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife
Recovering from Mistakes with Andrew GeldertAndrew spent 5 years in the Army as a Reconnaissance/Sniper Soldier and served overseas earning the Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal and East Timor Campaign Medal. He came back still with a lot of anger and took that anger into the world of boxing. He boxed at a high level but as a result got involved with a Motorcycle gang and ended up incarcerated for 5 years for his involvement with drugs.He spent the time of incarceration wisely to better myself and completed three TAFE Diplomas and a Bachelor of Business. Since being released in 2016 I have filled the roles of Managing Director, Manager Projects and State Manager.He is a qualified Men's Personal Development Coach and Business Mentor, and I am writing my first book called How to Find Hope and Heal Yourself.
Entrepreneurship and motivation - with Jeremy Chetty
Richard Flomo has an incredible story - both his experience in Africa as a young boy, how he ended up in Perth and his journey once he arrived here.Listen in as we discuss being separated from his parents at 5, living on the street in Perth to now being married in a healthy relationship!
With the release of The Social Dilemma we are becoming more aware of the danger of screens and in particular social media. It is something we need to discuss further and to limit our use. That is easier said than done - even knowing how much of an issue it is we are still addicted. Today we will discuss this addiction to screens and social media - and what we can do about it.
Adam and his camp leaders discuss and share stories from camp!
Today we interview Nathan Jones!!Parkour champion, freerunnner and Police Officer - Nathan trained religiously every day so as to one day get into the world championships. He struggled academically and settled for whatever he could throughout my education but parkour provided me with a focus point. In 2012 he made it into the red bull art of motion in Santorini, Greece.At College - he worked so hard he managed to work hard enough to come out with triple distinction star in his BTEC sport which opened up doors for him to go to University.Having spent 3 successful years in university he graduated with a 2:1 bachelor of honours degree in sport.During the time at university he joined West Yorkshire a Police as a Special Constance to dip his toes into a new line of work to see if this was the career for him. Soon enough he found his career. He applied to be a police Constance in two occasions both of which he failed at the final hurdle on interview. So he decided to travel.After travels he knew he was ready to pursue a career in Policing and he managed to land his career with Leicestershire Police on the 30th March 2020.
Today we interview Blake 'The Champ' Williams who has achieved some incredible in his 29 years on this earth! Blake The Champ is a 2 time world champion hip hop dancer, his hip hop dance crew came 3rd place in South Africa's got talent and he also won Cosmo's Sexiest Man of the Year in South Africa 2018. Blake has had to make a series of positive choices to set himself up for success - and that is a large part of why Blake now works for our International partners in Cape Town - 2nd Chance.www.armedforlife.com.au/
This week Taylor and Tyson talk to Mark Stewart about leadership.Mark is the owner and founder of Classic Contractors in Perth. He is also the President of the East Fremantle Football Club in the WAFL. Mark has a wealth of experience when it comes to leading teams and people and passes some of that on to the boys in this podcast. Head to www.classiccontractors.com.au/ for more information on Mark and Classic!
This week Adam is away (for very good reason) and Tyson has come out to play. Tyson has been Taylor's on air radio partner for years and they discuss everything on today's pod!
Today on the podcast we have Tayla Lowther. Tayla is currently a Business Development Manager for Footsteps Dance Academy and an ex pre-professional ballet dancer.She looks like your average tall, brown hair, brown eyed girl in her 20’s but has lived and breathed the life of a ballerina. (which she states may be most little girls dream).She has a passion for all things health and fitness, is a qualified sports/ remedial therapist which she does on the side along with modelling. Most of this comes from growing up with the aspiration to become a professional dancer - of which there are highs and lows - and that's what we will talk about today!
On this episode of the webicast we interview local legend Frank Johnson and talk all things basketball. His experience playing at Southeast Community College in the US, pushing through injuries and the choice to coach others. His vision is to help as many young men and women reach their full potential and become better people in life. All this and a different type of list - TOP 5 BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME!
Claire Orange is a wealth of knowledge. She is trained in speech pathology, naturopathy and homeopathy, psychology and counseling, parent coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, family therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy! She with a business partner run Best Programs 4 Kids that will one day see a collaboration with Armed For Life, along with a practice and a start called Digi Social. With 25 years of practice as a therapist Claire is the right person to talk to in regards to parenting, and well people in general. Today we will discuss dealing with people (and mostly kids) that are too active, anxious and angry.Today's Top 5 worst parent movies!armedforlife.com.auclaireorange.com.au
Today we interview Adam Dear. Adam Dear is a performer and an entertainer! With skills like juggling and unicycle riding at an early age this was always on the cards. Born and bred in the Perth hills Adam made the move to Sydney to study and start his career in acting, teaching, writing and directing.Dear has studied through WAAPA, C3 College, Actors Centre in Sydney, Sydney Dance Company, is currently studying his BA in Theatre and Performance at UNSW and plans to study his MFA in Directing at NIDA in 2021. A strong drive to achieve his goals has continued to propel Adam forward regardless of difficulties that he has faced. Welcome Dear!
Today we interview Johniepee and discuss his journey through childhood, decisions he made that ultimately lead him to pursue his career and desire of becoming a hip hop artist and touring around Australia and supporting International artists
We often talk about stress and anxiety, relaxation and meditation. Kristy Carrington is a yoga instructor and in fact my 'cousin in-law'. We will discuss her journey through school, what lead her to wanting to teach others yoga, the importance she places on relaxation and meditation and how she ensures she has both in her life, as well as discussing all the different ways that we can both relax and meditate.
Today we interview Brad Ness. Brad has an incredible story. After losing his leg in a boating accident Brad turned his attention to the Paralympics and became a gold medalist as the captain of the men's wheelchair basketball team. Brad knows what it means to persist through difficulty and develop resilience. We will discuss his journey from the accident all the way to holding the flag for Australia at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 and beyond
Today we interview Brittany Fenwick - a dance teacher, singer, writer and actor who is currently writing a screenplay and getting ready to record an EP.With a background in chaplaincy and youth work and someone who struggled with anxiety in her teens and early 20's she is perfect to chat to about this topic.Anxiety - and the impact that it can have on our personal lives as well as our performance in any area. This is a mental health issue that can have such a debilitating effect on people that struggle with it. We will discuss Brittany's experience with anxiety, recently and growing up as well as her experience with music as well and how music has helped her manage negative emotions.
Today we interview the large man Daniel Alexander. Standing at a towering 6"8 Daniel looks like a basketballer. He carries all the confidence of a great player as well. But that was not always the case. Daniel was home schooled and had the worst acne he has ever seen. Adding to the fact that he was freakishly tall there were issues growing up as a teenager. In this episode we will explore Daniel's struggle with resilience and also his understanding what it meant to be a healthy man.
This week Taylor and Adam talk to Dr Louisa Fenny about her job as a Vet and how she has used Resilience to achieve success.Dr Louisa Fenny is a Veterinarian that has made a powerful difference in the Australian Animal Community. Dr Louisa and her family starred on "Desert Vet" on the Nine Network in Australia. She has done a lot of volunteering with wildlife in Borneo, Kangaroo Island with Bush-fire affected wildlife and has just launch in 2020 Tanzania's first wildlife Vet Clinic.
On this podcast we have our first guest on the webinar from South Africa - International Speaker Jarryd Smith joins us as we discuss why we use coping mechanisms and addictions and how we can overcome them.
This week Adam and Taylor discuss the importance of Healthy Relationships. They also look at their top 5 romantic movies!
This week Taylor and Adam discuss the best way to eat healthy especially when isolated.They also go through their top 5 burger and pizza shops in Perth!
Taylor and Adam discuss living in isolation. What has worked and what hasn't? Listen and you will find out!If you want to apart of future episodes make sure you search Armed for Life on Facebook
This week is the first edition of our new Webinar. Taylor and Adam are holding a free Webinar every single week. These session will be recorded and you can access them through ArmedForLife.com.au or by searching Armed For Life on Facebook and Instagram. This week the guys talk about anxiety!
In this episode Taylor and Adam discuss the ever changing world that we live in at the moment
We are back and under strange circumstances. Adam and Taylor discuss Covid-19 and some really practical ways to combat it.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield! Adam is away so Taylor and Tyson caught up with Chris Hadfield to talk about his space adventures.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor are joined (IN A CAR) by Marksman Lloyd!CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor talk bullying. The share stories, how to identify if you are a bully or are being bullied and also positive ways to help.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
This week Adam and Taylor are joined by Tyson Grigg one of Taylors best mates. The three talk through all things emotions and how to manage them.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor discuss everything stress.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor talk through self esteem.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor talk about the importance of resilience and what it actually is. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
Adam and Taylor discuss the importance of friendships.CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! https://www.armedforlife.com.au/AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!https://www.instagram.com/armedforlife/https://www.facebook.com/armedforlife/
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