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Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the award-winning volunteer podcast dedicated to young men's mental health.
This unique library of life-changing lived experience stories proves that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone!
Young Blood is a platform like no other; based on incredibly powerful tales of resilience and hope, told by everyday men from all walks of life.
Jump in and let host, Cal MacPherson take you on a journey that goes right to the heart of the human condition, with incredible guests who will leave you feeling inspired.

Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health Cal MacPherson

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Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the award-winning volunteer podcast dedicated to young men's mental health.
This unique library of life-changing lived experience stories proves that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone!
Young Blood is a platform like no other; based on incredibly powerful tales of resilience and hope, told by everyday men from all walks of life.
Jump in and let host, Cal MacPherson take you on a journey that goes right to the heart of the human condition, with incredible guests who will leave you feeling inspired.

    More Than a Barber | Grant Freedman

    More Than a Barber | Grant Freedman

    The local barbershop is a place you'll often find men opening up about what's really going on in their lives.
    Sure, we go for a skin fade and a shave, but many of us also go for a chat; and a barber you'll keep going back to is one who knows how to listen...Grant is one such barber, using the chairs at his shop not just to make a living, but as a safe place for blokes to talk.Grant's personal experience includes a period of suicidality after being catfished. He faced a major uncertainty moving from London to Australia; and now juggles the challenge of being a first time dad while running a business. He's also the son of a recovered drug addict, who's been helping people overcome addiction for more than 3 decades.
    All this has got Grant inspired, and on April 14 he's going to be cranking out haircuts for 24 hours straight to raise money for mental health through The Shaka Project. Hit the link to donate:
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/24-hour-haircut?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerThis is Grant Freedman's story...

    • 1 hr
    Losing the Jackpot, Fuelling the Beast | Memorable Moments

    Losing the Jackpot, Fuelling the Beast | Memorable Moments

    Glenn's relationship with gambling and drugs started at a young age and exploded in his twenties.

    He pumped hundreds of thousands through the pokies, once winning a 50k jackpot, only to lose it all in a matter of months. For more than a decade he lived pay cheque to pay cheque chasing cheap highs, and desperately lacked love and purpose in his life. It was a road that was leading to a sad end, but fortunately for Glenn, he found a strong enough reason to change and pulled himself out of a tailspin.You can scroll all the way back to August 2020 in our
    podcast library for the full story, There's More to Life Than Drugs & Gambling | Glenn Draper

    • 12 min
    My Thoughts on Mental Health & Podcasting | Cal MacPherson

    My Thoughts on Mental Health & Podcasting | Cal MacPherson

    It's been 18 months since the last solo episode, and it feels like high time to check-in!

    In this pod, I rant at length answering all the listener questions sent in to our @youngbloodmensmentalhealth Instagram. Some serious, some not so serious, and overall, hopefully worth your time. Even producer Rory makes a special cameo appearance! Thanks to everyone who got involved and all of you who follow the show! We're all in this together.

    • 56 min
    Carrying the Weight of the World | Dale Rush

    Carrying the Weight of the World | Dale Rush

    Raised by a mother who battled severe illness throughout her life and a dad who was her carer, the pressure took a toll that split up Dale's family, and eventually left him looking after both parents.In recent years he's endured the loss of not only his mother and father, but also a son...stillborn at 28 weeks.

    Battling with overwhelming stress and anxiety, Dale's done everything he can to process his pain and forge a healthy path forward - standing resolutely alongside his wife no matter what comes.

    This is Dale Rush's story.

    • 32 min
    Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Think of Taking My Own Life | Memorable Moments

    Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Think of Taking My Own Life | Memorable Moments

    For years, South Australian local legend Marc Ryan aka The Beautiful Bogan, has been using stand-up comedy as a vehicle to open up conversations around mental health in a very special way.

    Marc is himself a survivor of childhood abuse and battles the black dog day in and day out. He's a dedicated dad, a man who loves and downright Aussie battler who loves nothing more than putting smiles on the faces of others.

    Scroll back to April 2021 for the full story - Childhood Trauma Is No Joke | Marc Ryan

    • 14 min
    Dad Life with Autism and ADHD | Matt Carter

    Dad Life with Autism and ADHD | Matt Carter

    Living his entire life with no idea he had autism; it was his son's diagnosis that led to his own and a whole new perspective on life.

    Carter's been on a challenging journey with his mental health dating back to his childhood; and it's a big part of why he cares so much about helping others now.

    A husband and father to 3 young children with his own podcast centred on parenting and mental health, Carter's life is full of joy and meaning that never existed before.He does it all while navigating disability and is proud to be the dedicated dad he's become.

    This is Carter's story.

    Produced at PodBooth Adelaide

    • 46 min

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