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Suhani moved to Australia from India, dreaming of climbing the corporate ladder and becoming a CEO. She was jealous of everyone around her and wanted to use this drive in the corporate world to prove her self worth. It was through this drive that she realised that something in her world was not right. She was anxious all the time and surround by gaslighters and an extremely negative rumour mill. It wasn't until she finally cracked was she able to realise a true purpose of first healing herself to being able to support others. We go deep in this episode about what it is like trying to prove yourself in the corporate world and how it almost cost her everything. 

Theo originated from Greece and moved over here to Australia in 2013. Once he moved away from Greece he started on a journey that would change his life forever. Before this, however, he experienced two, almost life-threatening, incidents that left him with severe PTSD and trauma. Theo opens up about the extremes of toxic masculinity and what it brought to his life to then going on a journey with Plant Medicine to now support his brothers in his community to help them along the same journey.

To say that this episode is full-on is an understatement. Brett joins us on the podcast to talk about how a near-death experience while working in the FIFO industry (Fly In Fly Out), took him on a whirlwind of emotional trauma's that ended up with him being institutionalised. Brett finally received the support that he needed after being turned away by many and chose to use his education to help support others through their own journey's. It is a mind-blowing conversation and one that should not be missed.

Using the beautiful technology we have in this world we were able to record this episode with Brooke while she was in Sydney. Brooke is a Relationship Coach and dedicated Yogini, but outside of the beautiful work that she does has a very beautiful and powerful story to share, as well as a very beautiful journey she is now on in helping people find their greatness. Brooke shares with us her journey following on from being in an abusive relationship with an older guy and how this affected her life for many years. We talk about some of the challenges of different types of relationships and how it is so important not to lose yourself within the person that you are with.

It was so good to have Joel in the Studio Recording Live! We had some amazing in-depth chats about relationships, connection to self, the gym, men's work, porn, mental health. You name it, there isn't much we didn't cover in some way shape, or form in this episode. Joel runs a group called the Evolved Brotherhood. A place where men can learn and grow together to help them become unstuck and feel alive again.

It was a pleasure to Welcome Anastasha into the studio to hear about her beautiful business as well as hearing her story. Anastasha now resides in Australia, moving over to the tropical state of Queensland from Russia. She runs a very successful coaching business helping people all over the world with emotional wellbeing. It wasn't always this way for her though. Growing up in Russia was tough suffering assault and abuse. She moved over to Australia and setup an extremely successful business, but through depression and struggles and a life of luxury, left it all behind to really start to understand who she was. An incredible story from a courageous Woman.

It was beautiful to welcome Max to the podcast in a Cross-Over episode with Naked Reality and The Dad AF Podcast. We talked all things Dad and shared a lot about our own personal experiences of Fatherhood as well as some of the battles we have had with Mental Health through out life as well as during the first steps into Fatherhood. Max runs a program called "The Dad As F

Matt Bruce is a Military Veteran, Published Author, Mens Work Coach and one heck of a humble man. Matt left the Army feeling full of anger and very compressed in his body, which he lived day by day. After realising he was suffering from immense trauma not only from PTSD, but from other areas of his life too, he sought out a different path for himself. As Matt is a mentor of mine I can't even begin to describe what he does and how he helps Human Beings around the globe, all I can tell you, is that the knowledge he has and is sharing with many has been transformational in the growth and development of many Men and Women alike. A Journey, as your host, has changed my life dramatically.

Jack Styles is a Pro Wrestler, Community Speaker and a proud Bunnings Employee. Jack has spent the latter part of his life doing his bit for the community in support for balance in the way we look at mental health and to offer tips and support to those in his local community. It wasn't always that way for him though. Listen to his story as Jack share his experiences with his persona battles with Mental Health, Suicide and how he grew to be in the place that he is now, to stand up and support those in need.

Geoff is a published author, a coach and oil field trash

In Episode #013 our host Joey talks to Rhyanna Edbrooke. Rhyanna is a Strength Empowerment coach who has had many successes over her life including representing Australia in Gridiron. Although Rhyanna has had many successes in her athletic career she has suffered off the field with a condition called Anorexia Athletica, a cousin of the more talked about Anorexia Nervosa. Rhyanna opens up on her battles as well as how she has overcome these throughout her career to be in a position to help and support women around the world, to become better versions of themselves.

In Episode #012 our host Joey talks to his good mate Chris Adams. Most Expats, will know what it means to create a friendship with someone from their home country when they are living abroad and Joey and Chris were no exception. From football banter to deep-hearted conversations, this episode has it all. Chris opens up about his mental health in relation to eating disorders, how to banter can be taken too far and the challenges of raising the bar to prove something to others. A beautiful story, from a strong bloke, sharing his continuing journey with mental health and football. You can also find Chris on his own podcast, "In The Technical Area" Talking about all things football. 

In Episode #011 our host Joey talks to his new friend Kyerra Johnson from the WE Speak Foundation. It was our first time trying a zoom podcast, but all went well and we had a great chat about Kyerra's life growing up in St.Louis and sharing her story of witnessing first-hand the murder-suicide of her mother and stepfather. Since starting to understand her own mental health after a troubled childhood, Kyerra has dedicated her life to helping communities talk about the lesser publicised, mental health issues in "Black America".

In Episode 0010 our host Joey talks to his new friend Brendon Foley from The Action Man Initiative Brendon's story is one that started at a very young age and you can tell from moment one, the depth of his story and how it affected him growing up. A story of abandonment, bullying, losing a family member to cancer, a disconnection on who he was as a man in his teenage years, the loss of his partner followed by a 10+ year drug addiction. Through all of this Brendon fought through and battled heavy depression as well as several suicide attempts. He is here with us now though to tell his story and how he is using the knowledge, that he has learnt over the years, to help men all over the world, realise their true potential through his Action Man Initiative. What an incredible story that I personally can't thank Brendon enough for sharing with us.  SUICIDE - Su|C|De (Support | Courage | for Depression)

We hold a safe place for guests to come and share their stories and experiences in support of positive mental health. In Episode 009 our host Joey talks to his good friend Leanne Lisbon from Mind over Muffin. With eating disorder awareness week starting on March 2nd, Leanne shares her story behind her own battle with an emotional eating disorder. Flowing on from her battle, Leanne soon came to realise that she was not alone in her journey and noticed a massive gap in the emotional wellbeing of people having issues similar to hers. From her continuing journey, she created Mind Over Muffin. A hugely inspirational service that helps Women first understand their background behind emotional eating and also supports them in their journey to not only understand the emotions behind food choices but helps them create a better relationship with food and most importantly themselves. In this episode, both Joey and Leanne share the stories behind their relationships with food and we soon realise that food is just the beginning.

In Episode 008, Joey sits down and talks to best selling author and motivational speaker George Helou about the disconnect between the life that you want.  There are some beautiful insights into how we can all, from time to time, become trapped by distractions and situations in life because of fear. There is also a beautiful poem to start us off called The Stranger in You; the main topic of our conversation today.

In episode 007, Joey talks to Kailah about her life while growing up witnessing domestic abuse, bullying, and a very inspiring and determined journey to not only change her physical health but also to keep herself disciplined for a combined physical and mental health transformation. Kailah is a new member at our gym Onyx 24/7 here in Western Australia and found this next step in her journey of not only pushing herself to another level physically but also sharing her story with us today. Kailah has a very powerful story that I am sure that a lot of teens may be able to relate to, but before you let your kids have a listen, parents we suggest that you have a listen first. Not only to make sure that this is something that you would find appropriate for your teen but there are also some important stories for parents here too. We hope you enjoy Episode 007 and remember if you can relate to the story today and would like to reach out we are here for you. There are also some number to text or call at the very end of the podcast if you would like to talk to someone straight away. If you know someone that could benefit from Kailah's story please share it as much as you can.

In the first episode of 2020 and the first episode under the new name, The Obsidian Project, our host Joey talks to Corey Gadzionis of Side by Side mens groups. Joey and Corey have a chat about their lives as fathers and the roles that they play, mental health amongst the current generation and an emotional story from Corey about why and what drove him to start the mens groups. Corey's story involves situations creating PTSD from Corey having a friend die in his arms. It is a traumatic story, but one that pushed him to not only become a better man and a better father, but also create a safe space for other men to follow his in his path. Joey has been attending Corey's sessions from the very beginning and it is an honour to have him as the first guest of 2020. 

Joey and Lachlan sit down, in this episode, and have a man to man chat about their experiences with suicide, personal battles and do what Lachlan help people do best, Open Up.  We also discuss the massive tag that is mental health in todays society as well as try and remember some of the awesome stuff we talked about before we pressed record.  Sometimes every chat you had with someone you wish you had recorded.  Massive shoutout to Cafe Royal Cockburn for letting us use their space and to Lachlan for sharing with us his time. Lachlan was the last person we talked to on The F

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In this episode Joey talks to Bethwyn Kenny about her battle with depression, a tough upbringing and some incredible battles that will no doubt and unfortunately ring true or be familiar with a lot of young girls, women, wives and mothers out there. This is one of the most courageous, vulnerable and inspirational stories anyone has ever shared with me or i have even heard. I cant thank Bethwyn enough for sharing.  WARNING: Some of the stories shared in this podcast are quite sensitive and shocking so please be advised that the content maybe upsetting.  For anyone that can relate to any of the information shared in this episode or is currently in a similar situation the podcast is always open to be able to reach out or we have plenty of contacts to offer support worldwide. Bethwyn has also mentioned that if anyone would like to reach out to her for support, they can through the podcast. https://fu3ksuicide.com/contact-us

In this episode Joey is once again joined by his good friend George Helou. We brush upon some future goals, talk about depression and possible effects that our modern day society has us as humans and a few insights into some of the common traps that we get caught into in viewing what Mental Health really is.

In Episode number 2, host Joey O'Dell talks to George Helou, a life coach, published author and public speaker. Georges program EP7 aims to help evolve the personal development space offering tools to help understand you. His patented "Reinvent You" process is amazing and looks to help people understand the feelings, thoughts and actions by going through a process that brings out absurd belief systems and gives you a chance to re-write those beliefs to set you up for success. George has also recently co-founded FIFOzero with Blake Wood to help reduce the suicide rate in the FIFO (Fly in Fly out) industry to Zero. We go in depth in talking about depression in this industry as well as taking a look at how both George and Blake have gone in getting this fantastic initiative off the ground.

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