Turn Up The Talk

In this episode we sit down the Bondi Lifeguard Hoppo. Hoppo gives us an in depth insight into a stage of his life where 'one thing lead to another', and how he handled that both negatively and positively.  We also talk about turning lifeguard to TV personality overnight and a couple close shark encounters!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we chat with Nathan Moss from UncleNathanCo. We dive into the social media world, from how to use it to your advantage, the new app be-real and even Andrew Tate! (Who sucks). We talk about feeling lost after school, comparing yourself with others and living with anxiety.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we sit down with NSW Waratah and Australia A player Ben Donaldson.Donno shares with us the ups and downs of being an athlete, from overcoming adversity, fighting for your position, dealing with injury, and switching off mentally from the sport. A great chat with a great mate, as well as sharing some laughs like always!

In this episode, we are joined by NRLW player, Maddie Studdon.Maddie chats to us about dealing with grief after losing a family member to suicide, how she manages her own mental wellness and the importance of spekaing out.

In this episode of Turn Up The Talk, we are joined by Australian boxing champ, Harry Garside.Harry challenges not only boxing stereotypes but male stereotypes. Daring to be different, Garside chats to us about being yourself, his childhood and the life of a boxer!

In this week's episode we bring the band back together with Lochie, Pat and Luca.We have a catch up on life, discuss the affects of alcohol, being comfortable in your own skin and much more.Plenty of laughs shared along the way as usual!

In this episode we sit down with world tennis star Nick Kyrgios. Kyrgios shared his battle with mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse and how he got himself to a point now of being comfortable in his own skin. Nick went into great depths of his career, the highs and the lows and dealing with the pressure of a nation at such a young age.We also talk about his Australian Open win, the upcoming Wimbledon and share plenty of laughs.

In this episode, we sit down with comedian and tik toker, Will Gibb.Our topic of talk this week is being comfortable being alone. We each speak about our own experiences on being alone and some tips on how to be comfortable in doing it.We share plenty of laughs as usual and hear about Will's best comeback to a heckler at his recent shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

In this episode we chat with NRL legend, Greg Inglis.Greg was an open book and shared his hardships, living with type 2 bipolar and his mental health journey.We dove in to a deep discussion of his life, shared plenty of laughs along the way and showed that mental health can be spoken about in an open and easy manner!

In this week's episode, we chat to each other about how our own mental health has been since our first Episode 0. We have an open and raw conversation with each other about how our own mental wellness has been, what we have been up to, what books we have been reading and life in general!A real conversation about real topics and a few laughs, showing that it is natural and normal to talk about mental health and that it doesn't have to be a taboo topic for friends to chat about.

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of 'The Voice Of A Survivor.' An organisation established by Russell Manser which is helping victims of abuse access justice through the legal system.Growing up in western Sydney, Russell was committed by a Children's Court Magistrate to the adult Long Bay Jail, despite having just turned 17 years old. He was housed with some of the state's worst sex offenders, resulting in him being sexually abused repeatedly. His eventual heroin dependence also started there, after his abusers injected him several times with the drug. Prior to this, Russell had already been struggling to cope with the trauma and anger of having been sexually abused in Daruk, the notorious juvenile detention centre.Russell spent 23 years of his life in prison with a major part of that being from bank robbery convictions and now has now turned his life around to positively impact the world.

In this week's episode we sit and chat with Sasha Fedorovsky, the founder of The Mindset Daily.Sasha develops and coaches programmes on stress management that promote mental and physical health for men. In return these programmes offer men a better every day life, work like and healthier relationships.We chat about Sasha's story, her coaching, some helpful tips for stress management, living in this present moment, emotional intelligence and much more!A wonderful chat and one not to miss!

In this week's episode we sit and chat with the founder of The Shaka Project, Sean Weir.A really great story on overcoming addiction, to turning his experience with mental illness and a lived suicide attempt to positively make an impact on his community which has now expanded both nationally and internationally.We learn tips and healthy lifestyle ways to improve your mental health.

In this week's episode we sit with co host of KIIS FM's 'Will and Woody for the drive home' radio show.We shared a lot of laughs in this episode about covid, the battles of the states and much more. While also focusing on Will's mental health journey and his outlook on mental health as a whole. Will has a real inspiring story and shares a lot of knowledge on mental health and how he manages his own wellbeing while being the funny and light-hearted guy on radio.Will also gives us an insight into his mental health app he has launched called 'Share my mood' which is definitely worth checking out!

In this week's episode we are joined for Commando Steve.Steve served 10 years in the Australian Defence Force before becoming one of Australia's leading fitness experts, which led him to becoming a big TV personality on shows such as The Biggest Loser and Survivor Australia. The Commando talks to us about his life in the Defence Force, adapting to life once he left the Military and his mental health journey.Steve shares some very insightful tips into being at peace with yourself and your mind and being able to sit in comfort with his own thoughts, how little changes can have such an effective impact on your lifestyle, along with some healthy fitness and living tips.An amazing and in depth chat that covers a variety of different things with a legend of a bloke!

In this week's episode, we speak with the man who does it all, Trent Baldock.A Bondi local who lives and breathes the Eastern Suburbs, Trent has found himself advocating for mental health so passionately after losing too many friends to suicide. Trent talks about his story, dealing with the loss of someone, the effects drugs can have on your mental health and being aware of what you're taking along with some helpful lockdown wellness tips!

In this new episode, we thought it would be a good time to share some much-needed laughs during lockdown! Who else to get you laughing? Non-other than comedian and famous tik toker Will Gibb. This weeks episode is delivered in a much needed light-hearted manner as Will Gibb opens up on his experiences of mental health, the up's and down's of his career, coming out as gay and lots more, all while being delivered with plenty of humour!We also give away a merch discount code during the show along with hearing some of Will's work live on air!!!!

Welcome back to another season of Turn Up The Talk. In our first episode back we catch up with seven-time surfing world champion Layne Beachley. Layne reflects on her childhood and passion for surfing whilst diving into common mental health battles she found herself in along with some stories of being world number 1 for such a dominant period.

In this weeks episode we sit and chat from Steve Gamble from Man Anchor.Man Anchors vision is to educate and empower the community to have tools to support their own wellbeing and that of the wider community.Man Anchor believe its imperative that all Australians have a basic understating of mental health, the signs and symptoms and how to support a loved one if faced with a mental illnessVery similar visions and values to us here at turn up the talk!Steve has a unique story on the drive behind Man Anchor which he shares in depth on this weeks episode along with tools that he believes are essential for everyone to know. One not to miss!

In this weeks episode we caught up with men’s wellness and empowerment coach Darragh. An extremely honest and raw chat. Darragh goes into great depths into his own experiences with mental illness and what lead him to change careers into an empowerment coach. Darragh speaks about the lifestyle he was living in order to ‘mask’ the pain from friends and family and how this along with missing home provoked negative thoughts about himself. He speaks of how his life changed for the better when he faced his fears and reached out for help and support.Darragh speaks of how finding his purpose has given him huge motivation and the importance of self belief. We dive into the @notoriousMMA and @cowboycerrone fight and Darragh touches on growing up with Conor McGregor and the self belief he always had. One not to miss! LINK IN BIO

In this episode we sit and chat with the founder of Maroubra movement. Maroubra movement is a local mental health organisation hosting free seminars to educate the community on mental health. We talk to bailey about why he started the organisation and his own experiences with mental illness.

In this episode we were joined by Ben Higgs the founder of the rise foundation. We talk all things mental health, including his personal story, the background of the rise foundation and why he created such an important organisation and shared a few laughs including the moment which initially sparked Bens QLD to Sydney awareness walk. Luca also opens up about his own recent experiences and the importance of reaching out to your mates, family and professionals.

In this episode we sat down with Mollie Gray. Mollie chats to us about her time served in the Army and representing Australia in rugby union. We discuss her diagnosis of PTSD and how rugby helped her out of a dark time but also the scary reality when she was forced to retire early due to injury. We speak all things mental health, haircuts and what not to say to someone on the first date!

In this episode we sat down with former NRL player and founder of mental health movement, Dan Hunt. Dan was an awesome guy to have a chat with about his own raw and inspiring story with mental illness and bi polar, those who helped him through those times including his wife and NRL coach Wayne Bennett, major injury which was brought underlying problems that Dan had not faced, to the surface and how he now maintains a healthy mental state.

In this weeks episode we sit down with A league and Socceroos legend Archie Thompson. Archie is one of the most humble, down to earth and honest guy we've had the pleasure to speak to. We talk to Archie about his current situation being in lockdown in Melbourne, how it has affected him and his family and steps he has in place to ensure a healthy mind. Archie dives into his experiences with mental health particularly in his final year of soccer and the scary reality that set in when sport no longer acted as a coping mechanism for him which resulted to alcohol use and suicidal thoughts. Archie continues to describe what helped him get back to a healthy mindset and lifestyle.An inspiring man with an inspiring story!

In this episode the boys chat with rugby union and Aussie 7's player Dylan Pietsch. Dylan talks about his lived experience with mental health, the cycle that he got in which he thought was 'normal' which led to an attempted suicide. He speaks openly about his great relationship with his dad, how his aspect on life and footy has changed and all the great work he is doing in the community!

In this episode of Turn up the talk, the boys sit down with AFLW star Jess Hosking. Jess speaks openly about her battles growing up with mental health and how her self image played a big part in her life. Jess talks about the importance of support networks , how opening up in conversation about her own image helped improve her mental health. We spoke about her current situation with being in lockdown in Melbourne, upcoming events for AFLW and her career goals. Was an awesome chat and definitely not one to miss!

In this episode we sat down with MMA legend Mark 'SuperSamoan' Hunt. Mark dived into his experiences with mental health and working through problems growing up in a rough environment. Mark was very open about his battles outside of the octagon, including his current law suits with the UFC. He touches on the importance of support networks and the rewards he received mentally after speaking openly about his battles. Mark also gave us an insight into his upcoming fights in the near future!

In this season 2 launcher the boys sit down with an Inspirational Carmen Greentree. Carmen (A former pro surfer) opens up about her childhood surfing and what it was like to surf with some of the best athletes the world has seen. Growing up with a mental health illness Carmen used surfing as her escape. At such a young age of 22, Carmen travelled to India in search of inner peace after leaving unresolved experiences in her childhood, only to be captured and held hostage in India for two months. Carmen explains the trauma she suffered from the continued mental and physical abuse endured over the two month period and how she grew and continues to grow and heal as a person. A truly inspiring and moving story.

In this episode us three boys sit down and wrap up season 1. We include helpful tips during this tough time of COVID-19, highlights of the season and what we have planned for the future.

In this episode we sit down with Dan Price. Dan has a lived experience with suicide and goes into great depths and honesty in our raw and open chat. From his early childhood right through to his current life, the challenges he faced and how he overcame and still continues to overcome them.

In this episode we sit and chat with the owner of Advanz therapies and ELAB owner Mark Mitchell. Mark being a physio has had a long and successful career in physical health, however in recent years has taken an approach into the mental aspects of humans through studying psychology. Mark talked all things mental and physical health and the impact he has seen of physical injuries on someones mental health.

In this chat we sit and talk with R U OK ambassador Kevin Heath. Kevin talks all things mental health and how to deal with mental health experiences!

In this episode we sit down with ex NRL player and former professional boxer Joe Williams. Joe has his own foundation called the Enemy Within, and has recently won an award for his suicide prevention within Australia. Joe went into great depth about his battles with mental health and how the life of an athlete impacted both positively and negatively on his mental health. Joe has survived a suicide attempt and shared great knowledge into his experiences and how he deals with his own mental health.

This week we sit down with NRL and rugby union international player Wendell Sailor. Wendell goes into great detail about the ups and downs of his professional career and what led him to become an R U OK ambassador.

We sit and talk with NRL superstar Josh Dugan, where he talks about his journey growing up and having to face the challenges that come with being a sport star. He also gives us an insight into events that have shaped his career, and the mental health battles along the way.

In this episode we sit down and talk to an inspiring and powering women Stefani Caminiti. After loosing friends to suicide and a suicide attempt of her own, Stef has started the Inner Ninja Foundation which works around mental health and suicide prevention. We discuss her own story along with ways to improve your mental wellness and how to deal with someone you know experiencing mental health challenges.

Gus Worland details his own experiences with Mental Health issues and gives an insight into why it is such a prevalent topic in today’s society. We also discuss the origins of the gotcha4life foundation and some tips which can help you stay on top of your mental health.

Join us as we sit and have an open and honest chat with Maryanne Larkin the wife of Gavin Larkin, the founder of the R U OK foundation. Maryanne discusses her story of how and why the R U OK foundation started, the importance of support networks and her personal story experiencing the loss of her partner and her son Gus.

On this episode we introduce ourselves and give an insight into our own battles with mental health.