Men, on the whole, stink at talking about how they’re feeling. We live in a world where the perception of masculinity doesn’t give modern men an outlet to deal with all the issues life hurls in our general direction. And that blows. That's where Campfire comes in. The aim is to normalise courageous conversations and encourage a healthy discourse about men's mental health, so people are better equipped to maintain long-term positivity. Join Bobby O and a new guest each week as he tumbles down the rabbit hole on his quest to reshape what it means to "be a man."
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In the final eppy of 2021, we open our hearts and our heads to Mr Dainis Purins. CEO and co-founder 'The Spiritual Fight Club', Dainis' journey from Elon Musk-wannabe to highly enlightened legend is something that you're going to love almost as much as Bobby did. During the waffle, Dynas and Bobby spoke about how being the “loser” can be the making of you, how money won't make you ultimately happy, spiritual truths, wounded masculinity and…. cupcakes. It gets pretty raw and pretty emotional in places, so just be warned before you go diving in at the shallow end. This episode was recorded in person on October 31, 2021. CAUTION: This contains two humans having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.DAINIS LINKSSpiritual Fight Club Website Spiritual Fight Club Podcast Dainis Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs:Episode Producer: Daniel ThomCampfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
Let's round out the year with some big ballsy conversations, shall we? In this episode, we meet Master Chef contestant Mr Amir Manoly. In their conversation, Bobby and Amir touched upon food as therapy for the mind, body and soul, the importance of sharing your feelings - even if you think you're "fine" - and how lockdowns are really quite shitty for social creatures.This episode was recorded via Zoom on June 24, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two humans having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.AMIR LINKS:The Mister Collective Amir InstagramCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs:Episode Producer: Daniel ThomCampfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
Another week and another big, bold, ballsy conversation. This week we meet a mentor for entrepreneurs, a public speaker on the global circuit and the founder of the ‘Imperfectly Perfect' initiative, Mr Glenn Marsden. In their conversation Bobby and Glenn touched upon male body dysmorphia, recognising the signs of someone's deterioration, the indicators that men give off in times of need and - full disclosure - there are frequent references to suicide. This episode was recorded via Zoom on August 3, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two humans having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.GLENN LINKSGlenn Website Glenn Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs:Episode Producer: Daniel ThomCampfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
This week we welcome our second female guest to the podcast. The incredibly talented author and social impact entrepreneur, Miss Jess Sanders. In the conversation, you'll hear a waffly ramble chat about unlearning gender roles, eating disorders, reward systems and some light Brene Brown appreciationThis episode was recorded via Zoom on June 21, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two humans having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.JESS LINKSJess Website Jess Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs:Episode Producer: Daniel ThomCampfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
This week, Bobby meets journalist, columnist, TV screenwriter and author, Mr Benjamin Law. During their chat, they covered mental health coping mechanisms, casual racism, growth in lockdowns and sleep apnea. This episode was recorded via Zoom on June 21, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.BEN LINKSBen Twitter Ben Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs:Episode Producer: Daniel ThomCampfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
After a small intermission, we're back. This week, Bobby meets men's coach, author and founder of The Everyday Legends Academy, Mr Mike Campbell. During their conversation, they spoke about how childhood trauma can have long lasting ramifications in our adult life, the importance of asking yourself challenging questions and, of course, ducks. This episode was recorded via Zoom on March 21, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.MIKE LINKSMike WebsiteMike Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramThe Real MVPs: Episode Producer: Daniel Thom Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
In this week's episode, Bobby meets clinical psychotherapist, facilitator and coach Mr Mark Butler. During their chat, they waffled about, amongst other things, work-related depression and anxiety, childhood trauma and how business leaders must more vulnerable to get the best out of their workforce. This episode was recorded via Zoom on March 15, 2021.CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniMARK LINKS Mark Website Mark LinkedInCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
This week, Bobby meets the enormously talented Andrew Davis. PT, mentor, athlete and all-around legend, Andrew's story is one you won't want to miss. During their ramble, they spoke about transactional relationships, stepping up and taking responsibility for your actions, male bulimia and how incorrect first impressions need to bugger off. This episode was recorded via Zoom on December 28, 2020CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramADDITIONAL LINKS Andrew Instagram James Smith Academy Butterfly.org.auBeautiful Minds Episode is Live
In the latest weekly waffle, Bobby catches up with his pal and co-host of the Amory podcast, Mr Kyle Henry. During their chat, they spoke extensively about "unravelling", the beginner's guide to polyamory, feelings on inadequacy and how this all ladders back up to having big ballsy conversations. This episode was recorded via Zoom on December 20, 2020CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniAMORY LINKS:Amory Website Amory Podcast Kyle Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramEpisode is Live
In this week's adventure, Bobby meets World Cup Winning hooker Schalk Brits. During the ramble, they spoke about why it's important to wear your vulnerability like a coat of armour, not cracking under the weight of your own talents or ego, plus difficult South African name pronunciations. This episode was recorded via Zoom on December 14, 2020CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
In the latest episode, Bobby meets ex-AFL player and coach Mr Nick Walsh. During their chat, they talked about the pressure on men in the public eye, the trauma of losing a loved one during COVID in 2020 and how the landscape of masculinity is shifting... even if it is slowly. This episode was recorded via Zoom on November 12, 2020CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
Like Deeper Love's Renegade Master, we're back once again. In the first episode of Season 2, Bobby meets the human swiss-army knife of talents, Mr Jye Smith. In their windy waffle, they spoke about hyper-masculinity, alcohol dependency and why watching your parents getting old is terrifying. This episode was recorded in-person on October 22, 2020 CAUTION: This contains two men having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and experiences.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
Campfire Conversations Season 2, coming to your preferred podcast platform on March 21, 2021.From sportsmen and coaches to creative directors and besties, Season 2 picks up where we left off in the year we'd rather forget. Epic chats, loads of vulnerability Campfire Conversations are for the men ready to give poor mental health a swift karate chop to the neck. Please don't forget to leave a review, it helps spread the word.CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY InstagramCAUTION: Contains chaps having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini
In the last episode of Season 1, Bobby tackles his most daunting interview to date i.e. The ex-girlfriend, Francesca DiDino. Amongst other things, they spoke about the importance of owning your shit, ongoing communication in the face of adversity and how eating a LOT of pizza is not a substitute for asking for help. This episode was recorded in-person on September 4th, 2020CAUTION: Contains two people having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniRELATED LINKS: The Yard and Co. Facebook The Yard and Co. Instagram The Yard and Co. Pinterest CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
In episode seven, Bobby meets ex-Socceroo Archie Thompson for lashing of tasty talking. During their dialogue, they talked about about how people in the public eye deal with the pressures of the spotlight, the important role vulnerability can have in the lives children and as if it needed saying, how awesome Bondi is.This episode was recorded remotely on September 30th, 2020 CAUTION: Contains chaps having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
In episode six, Bobby meets international portrait photographer, Peter Brew-Bevan for a generous slice of waffle. During their talked about spiralling out of control in the times of COVID, the importance of gratitude journaling and, of course, the infiltration of Chinese technology in a Western Society.This episode was recorded remotely on September 30th, 2020CAUTION: Contains chaps having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings, some strong language from the outset. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniRELATED LINKS:'2020 Mentality Project' Website '2020 Mentality Project' Facebook Peter's Website Peter's Instagram CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
In episode five, Bobby catches up with Director of the 'Stronger For You Movement' Theodore Gibson over a tea and some carefully selected biscuits. During their chat, the two gentlemen discuss making time for self-care, going beyond 'RUOK' and looking at how anxiety and depression are so intrinsically linked. This episode was recorded remotely on September 22nd, 2020CAUTION: Contains gentlemen having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings, some strong language and frequent mentions of suicide. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniRELATED LINKS:Stronger For You Movement Website Stronger For You Movement Instagram Stronger For You Movement Facebook CAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
Bobby meets Movember's 'Global Director of Mental Health & Suicide Prevention,' Brendan Maher. In their ramble-chat, the pair discuss career choices, advocating for authentic conversations and not to be put off by resistance when asking men to open up. This episode was recorded remotely on October 28th, 2020CAUTION: Contains gentlemen having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings, some strong language and a few mentions of suicide. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support.Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" SacqualiniRELATED LINKS:Movember Website Movember Instagram Movember Facebook Movember LinkedInCAMPFIRE LINKS:Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire FacebookCampfire LinkedInASAPBOBBY Instagram
On the highly anticipated third episode, Bobby meets Australian television and radio presenter Osher Günsberg for an open honest dialogue about ultimate frisbee, dealing with "K-Fuck Radio" and the importance of paddling into the fear. This episode was recorded remotely on October 22nd, 2020 CAUTION: Contains gentlemen having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and some strong language. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support. Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini RELATED LINKS: Osher's Instagram Osher's Twitch Osher's Website 'Better than Yesterday' podcast 'Dadpod' podcast CAMPFIRE LINKS: Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire Facebook Campfire LinkedIn ASAPBOBBY Instagram
On the difficult second episode, Bobby meets principle facilitator at Tomorrow Man, Ryder Jack to discuss, amongst other things, basketball heroes of the 90s, the “fix it” mode men go into during adverse situations, crying and the importance of holding or taking space in conversations. This episode was recorded remotely on October 7th, 2020 CAUTION: Contains gentlemen having open, honest, judgement-free chats about their feelings and some strong language. Massive thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support and Ryder for on-going coaching and music sharing. Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini RELATED LINKS: Tomorrow Man Tomorrow Woman Meet Ryder - ABC Life 2019 Interview 'Man Up' - ABC: iVIEW - Gus Worland Gotcha for Life Dennis Rodman - 30 FOR 30 RODMAN: FOR BETTER OR WORSECAMPFIRE LINKS: Campfire WebsiteCampfire InstagramCampfire Facebook Campfire LinkedIn ASAPBOBBY Instagram
On the maiden Campfire adventure, Bobby talks with ex-Australia Rugby 7's player Willie Bishop about the emotional journey he has been on, the importance of vulnerability and the impact poor mental health and giant egos can have on yourself and those around you. This episode was recorded remotely on September 9th, 2020 CAUTION: Contains gentlemen having open, honest, judgement free chats about their feelings. Thanks to Sarah Buckley for production support. Campfire branding by Chontelle "Chipp" Sacqualini - https://www.instagram.com/chippRELATED LINKS: Brothers 4 Brothers - https://www.instagram.com/bro.thers4brothersCampfire Website - http://gocampfire.com.au/Campfire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/go_campfireCampfire LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocampfireBobby Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asapbobbyTo everyone that has supported me to get to this stage, thank you. You know who you are.