A Brothers Mind

A Brother's Mind Podcast
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Two brothers, one mind. A podcast between brothers about mental health, mindset, parenting, business and investing.

Episodes

  1. Luke’s IVF Journey (Part 1): 18 Months of Silence, $100k Costs, and Relationship Survival

    3 DAYS AGO

    Luke’s IVF Journey (Part 1): 18 Months of Silence, $100k Costs, and Relationship Survival

    For over a year and a half, Luke carried a massive secret. While friends and family were announcing pregnancies, he and his partner were quietly enduring one of the most physically, emotionally, and financially draining experiences a couple can go through. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Luke sits down to detail the brutal reality of their IVF journey. We discuss the transition from assisted fertility to full-scale IVF, the crushing heartbreak of low egg counts, and the reality of sinking $100,000 into 10 failed cycles. We explore the intense pressure this puts on a relationship, the exhaustion of maintaining a happy facade, and the pivotal doctor's appointment that changed everything. When the current path stops working, how do you face the reality of needing an egg donor? Tune in for an unfiltered look at the silent grief of infertility. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss the conclusion in Part 2. Please rate and review the podcast. In doing so you help us reach more people! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Unpacking the Male Experience of IVF 02:20 - From Natural Attempts to Assisted Fertility 05:24 - Navigating Emotional Burdens in IVF 08:22 - The Highs and Lows of Each IVF Round 14:41 - The $100k Cost and Silent Grief 22:24 - Facing the Reality of Needing an Egg Donor Like, Follow & Subscribe- YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    29 min
  2. 3AM Thoughts: What Keeps You Up At Night? | Business Stress, Single Fatherhood & Mindset

    3 MAR

    3AM Thoughts: What Keeps You Up At Night? | Business Stress, Single Fatherhood & Mindset

    What do you do when the 3 AM thoughts start piling up? Heath and Luke strip back the highlight reel to talk about the brutal realities of overthinking, running a business, and navigating life as single dads. In this episode, we dive into the insomnia that comes with managing staff, dealing with bills, and surviving quiet periods in the current economy. We also open up about the heavy weight of parenting—wondering if our kids are falling behind and questioning if we are making the right decisions without a partner to bounce ideas off. Plus, we debate the clash between "manifesting" your goals versus achieving them through pure discipline, and share our best strategies for accepting your problems, learning from mistakes, and refusing to let the 3:00 AM spiral ruin your week. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What Keeps You Awake at 3 AM? 02:14 - Navigating Business Stress and Financial Pressures 05:34 - The Unique Doubts of Single Fatherhood 10:14 - Reconciling Life Choices and Learning from Mistakes 15:40 - The Clash: Manifesting Dreams or Hard Work? 22:34 - Practical Strategies to Overcome 3 AM Spirals If you're lying awake second-guessing your choices, you aren't alone. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    27 min
  3. Laying Foundations Mentally & Physically | Steve Reeves

    24 FEB

    Laying Foundations Mentally & Physically | Steve Reeves

    This week on A Brother's Mind, we sit down with Steve Reeves, the powerhouse behind Adelaide’s SR Construct. Steve shares the hilarious and fascinating story of how he was given a chance as a young bloke, and what it actually takes to build and run a successful concreting business from the ground up (see what we did there?!) But it’s not just about moving dirt and pouring concrete. Steve gets real about: Early morning startsThe massive lifestyle changes required to succeedBalancing the grind with supporting his wife, her business and showing up for their kids.Mindset coaching, uncovering your core values, and putting your mission and purpose into actual practice.Whether you're on the tools, running a business, or just trying to find a better work-life balance, this episode delivers. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - From Surf Instructor to Concreter: John's Influence 05:56 - Social Media, Scaling, and Business Growth Challenges 16:10 - Leading with Purpose: Understanding Staff Values 24:44 - The Highs and Lows of Commercial Concreting 33:33 - Property, Lifestyle, and Future Financial Decisions If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review! Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    39 min
  4. Building a Trade Empire with Your Brother (And Surviving When Builders Go Bust) | Chris Reed

    17 FEB

    Building a Trade Empire with Your Brother (And Surviving When Builders Go Bust) | Chris Reed

    What is the true cost of building a successful trade business from scratch? Is it possible to balance a 50-hour work week with family life, especially when you are in business with family? In this very special episode of A Brother's Mind, Heath and Luke welcome their first-ever guest: Chris Reed from Reed Brothers Electrical in Adelaide. This is a raw, unfiltered look into the reality of scaling a trades-based business in the current economic climate. Chris opens up about the unique dynamics of running a massive operation alongside his brother, the discipline required to put in the hard yards, and the brutal reality facing many tradies today: dealing with major builders going bust owing money. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome Chris Reed: Sacrifices in Business 02:06 - From Solo Tradie to Reed Brothers Electrical 04:10 - Working with Family: Brotherly Business Challenges 05:55 - Sharing Success and Surviving Builder Bankruptcies 07:54 - Lessons Learned from Builders Going Bust 10:01 - The Business Education Gap for Tradespeople 13:43 - The Hard Truth of 50-Hour Work Weeks 15:39 - Serving Three Masters: Work, Family, Health 18:19 - Business Growth and Wealth Through Property 21:43 - Trial and Error vs. Business Coaching 23:48 - Essential Tips for Starting Your Own Trade Business 26:01 - Lavish Rewards and Podcast Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review! Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    28 min
  5. Poppy's Battle: Chemotherapy, Survival, Business & The Value of Time

    10 FEB

    Poppy's Battle: Chemotherapy, Survival, Business & The Value of Time

    In this episode, we sit down to discuss 3 years of unimaginable challenges. From receiving a cancer diagnosis for Heath's 18-month-old daughter, Poppy, to restructuring a business and ultimately a marriage breakdown, this conversation covers the collision of personal and professional crises. We dive deep into the brutal reality of pediatric chemotherapy, the hidden toll of "scanxiety" even after remission, and how facing death reshaped his perspective on success, family, and the currency of time. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Gut-Wrenching Diagnosis and Immediate Hospital Return 5:07 - Navigating the Three-Year Chemotherapy Marathon and Emotional Toll 14:19 - Life in the Hospital Ward and Poppy's Toughest Moments 20:29 - The Immense Sacrifices: Family, Business, and Marriage Breakdown 26:56 - Living with Scanxiety and Redefining the Value of Time 31:41 - The Anti-Climactic 'All Clear' and Enduring Life Lessons Please rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. It helps us reach more people! Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    41 min
  6. Receiving the news no parent wants to hear

    3 FEB

    Receiving the news no parent wants to hear

    It's Heath's turn in the hot-seat as he explains how he built his business Bathrooms By Design, riding the wave of success and how in an instant his family's life was changed when they received the news no parent ever wants to hear. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Setting the Stage for Heath's Personal Journey 03:34- From School Dropout to Tiling Apprentice 09:44 - Subcontracting, Hiring Staff, and Property Investment 20:51 - Expanding the Business and Navigating Personal Setbacks 25:20 - Receiving the News No Parent Wants Please rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. It helps us reach more people! Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    36 min
  7. Surgeries, adversity and my brother making me do a podcast

    27 JAN

    Surgeries, adversity and my brother making me do a podcast

    This is it! The very first episode of A Brothers Mind with Heath and Luke Shelmerdine. We kick things off talking about why we're doing this before we get into Luke's backstory and back surgery, the financial hole he was in to ultimately climbing out of it and partnering first in business, then a podcast, with his brother Heath. Like, Follow & Subscribe YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMind⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmind⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmind⁠

    43 min

  8. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    A Brother's Mind: What are we going to talk about?

    Our first full episode is getting closer but here is a little of what you can expect. We’re planning to talk about a lot of different topics as we go so if you have any questions or suggestions, or want to be on the pod, email us at abrothersmind@gmail.com or message us on the socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABrothersMindInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrothersmindTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abrothersmindFull episodes coming to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABrothersMind

    2 min

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing A Brother's Mind Podcast

    We're just two brother's giving podcasting a crack and talking about our lives, challenges, business, investing, property, mindset, mental health and the ups and downs of life. First episode drops 28 January!

    1 min

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Two brothers, one mind. A podcast between brothers about mental health, mindset, parenting, business and investing.

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