Far Keen Real

Wallabies’ Izack Rodda Relates Mental Health to Rugby and Being a Professional Athlete | Episode 26

Yes, being a professional athlete is a dream job, travelling the world and doing the one thing you love with your teammates. However, as we know, mental health is Far Keen Real, even for those living the life we all dreamt of as kids growing up.
Izack Rodda is an absolute legend — a Western Force superstar, Wallabies representative, and an ambassador for RUOK. He shares his story of losing his father to mental health issues and the pressures of performing on the main stage in front of thousands of people.
There are plenty of takeaways here and a clear message that we all have tough moments in life. Yet, we are all here, doing our part to make the world a better place.

Conversations about Fitness, Business, Mental Health, Vision, and Self-Belief | Episode 25

Many times throughout this podcast, I was left speechless. First, Andrew, his energy, the way he delivers his message, and listening to his achievements are truly inspiring. Graydon always brings his energy to the table, and witnessing Graydon's mission come alive left me in awe of what these two amazing men are accomplishing.
By listening to this podcast, you will be motivated and inspired, with the hope that all things are possible. Topics such as fitness, business, managing mental health, balancing personal and family life, nurturing your vision, and believing in yourself are just a few of the subjects discussed in this podcast.

Australian Olympian & Pro Boxer Battling the Everyday Struggles of Mental Wellbeing | Episode 24

Luke Jackson is the real deal when it comes to being “Far Keen Real”. A man who comes from a traumatic childhood, a man who today still deals with mental health issues and the pressures of battling his darkest demons.
Depression, suicide, trauma loss, and addiction are common topics in this podcast episode. Luke gives us a real inside look at his life, not only as a pro boxer and the success he achieved in the ring but also his ongoing fight with his past.
This guy is a true legend and has a powerful story to deliver. My respect for Luke is great, and the path and impact he's going to have in the mental health space and boxing community is just beginning.

Conversations about Male Suicide in Australia with Paul and Cam from Men’s Talk | Episode 23

Discussing the taboo topic of suicide among men in Australia with Paul and Cam from Mens Talk.
In Australia, seven men took their own lives every day. That's more than the number of deaths we have on our roads and, yes, more than the number of people who have died of Covid. The question is, what are we doing about it? How can we support this and decrease the number? If we are facing the situation of knowing someone who's suicidal, how can we approach it?
We discuss all these questions and provide our honest feedback based on our own experiences. As a community, we need to normalise conversations around mental health, especially when it comes to our kids, friends, and loved ones.
There are resources available, and there are plenty of natural therapies. No one should be suffering from these thoughts, so let's work together to make a change.
If anyone is feeling suicidal or having thoughts of suicide, please call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14.

Relationship with Partner: Sex, Communication, Toxic Partners, and Healing from Breakups | Episode 22

Following the previous podcast, "Relationship with Money" and "Relationship with Self," we thought we would open up the podcast and discuss "Relationship with Partner" as a group.
This was a juicy discussion with a variety of journeys that we have all walked and different experiences we have all had. We opened up right away and talked about topics such as sex, violent communication versus non-violent communication, toxic partners, and who heals from toxic breakups.
We need to be having these discussions more often, making them normal so that we can have healthy relationships and raise happier families and children. There will be a part 2 and maybe 3 and 4... It's a BIG topic!

The Amend Movement: A Deep Dive into Healing, Transformation, and Mental Health | Episode 21

The Amend Movement... what an absolute honour to have these boys on the podcast. After experiencing the Men's full-day workshop, I had the privilege to sit down with Wa and Marc and discuss all the topics that were spoken about and talk about my own journey.
What these boys are doing across Australia and New Zealand is incredible, to say the least. Healing, dealing with guilt and shame, learning how to give and receive love, and supporting us males to be better partners, fathers, and learning to prioritize ourselves positively.
Breathwork, dealing with breakups, transformation, and accepting and trusting in the new you were among the many topics we touched on. There is a lot to take from this podcast, so please grab a pen and paper, sit back, and enjoy.

Fatherhood, Homelessness, Comfort Zone, and Living with ADHD | Luke, Ethan & Danny | Episode 20

Wow, what a magical podcast with these lads! Ethan runs his own YouTube channel called Dads and Lads Outdoors. His channel conveys a great message for fathers and sons to bond and relish the outdoors. Danny and I are also proud fathers, leading to numerous discussions about being a father in this day and age.
We share our perspectives on topics such as the pressing issue of homelessness in Perth. We explore the complexities of living on the streets and the underlying reasons that lead people to such a lifestyle. Ethan introduces the topic of stepping out of one's "comfort zone" and how he battled depression while existing within that zone. He shares how his mental health changed when he began venturing beyond his familiar boundaries.
The conversation takes an insightful turn as we discuss navigating life with ADHD and ADD. Danny openly shares his ways of effectively managing and enjoying a fruitful life after being diagnosed with ADD.

FKR EP17 Luke Kalini. Cacao Ceremonies, sound medicine and healing.

Words can't adequately capture the essence of this man - this beautiful creature, a healer, and a fucking inspiring human who humbly walks among us. Luke has helped me in numerous ways, supporting my mental health, aiding in my spiritual growth, and assisting in releasing trauma. This was our inaugural podcast, marking the beginning of a series of many to come.

FKR EP16 With Alan Ward, 9D breathwork vacillator.

Ever heard of 9D breathwork? want to know how powerful this natural medicine is and how it helps with things like releasing childhood trauma, anxiety and helping with addiction, improving better health, better lives, better fathers, happier children and stronger males in the community. We talk about the men's workshops that Alan and his team hold, the benefits from it and some of the experiences both me and the other boys got from the workshop.

The Boys from Trade Mutt and TIACS. Far Keen Real EPS 15

Dan and Ed from Trade Mutt speak openly about their own personal journeys with mental health. This brand and mission came about after Dan lost a mate through suicide. These guys are reaching out to the blue-collar industry, exposing the lake of communication around mental health and creating heathy pathways to support those tardies who are seeking support. sit back and be inspired, have a laugh and please shear this link to anyone you know who's a tradie!
Trade Mutt website. https://trademutt.com/
Dan's Ted Talk. https://youtu.be/kvKP_AIYvxE Social impact
TIACS. https://trademutt.com/pages/our-impact #tradies #bluecollarlife #workplacewellness
Ted Talk. 03:10 Dirty Mike and the Boys. 16:00 How hard it is for builders to ask for help. 24:40 Dans mate (Dan) Taking his life. 26:30 New age working, 4 Day weeks. 34:20 Enjoy the journey. 42:20
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