What Fills Your Cup

Riley Alexander

Welcome to the What Fills Your Cup Podcast! Here we will be advocating & speaking upon Men’s Mental Health with your host Riley. Every Wednesday and Sunday you will find new episodes that shed light on the importance of Mental Health- how to take care of yourself, tools, insight, and working everyday to become the best version of YOU! On top of this discussion we will have a special twist at the beginning of every episode… so grab your notebook, your favourite cup & join her along this journey in providing FREE online tools and resources. Sending hugs and love to you all xx

  1. Feb 20

    WFYC: ep. 35 I BLEW UP MY LIFE & THIS IS WHAT I LEARNT (plot twist... we are still learning)

    She's back!! Welcome to a new season of the What Fills Your Cup Podcast. Sit down with host & creator Riley Alexander for an episode full of honesty, vulnerability & discussing the challenges life brings. Within this episode we discuss the difficulties breakups can bring, the tools that can be used to assist in pulling yourself out of those challenging times, along with honest & open conversation on how mental health can impact your everyday life. It is with the warmest of hugs & thank you's to everyone who has supported this journey thus far. It is frightening putting yourself out there, but understanding that discussing shared experiences can hopefully assist someone that is potentially going through a similar situation. I ask for grace, kindness & open arms as we enter a new season of life- & here to remind you that you are never alone. Sending hugs & love to anyone that needs it a little extra, we got this! xx TIMESTAMPS 🎙️ 0:00- guess who's back! 1:06- gratitude 4:30- where I went 8:50- learning to love myself again 11:20- breakups suck 13:45- navigating mental health 14:40- what tools work for me 17:20- filling those voids 19:30- shedding light on the ups & downs 20:40- what's to come in season 02 22:20- thank you 23:00- outro Be sure to follow on all platforms so you don't miss an episode! 🎙️☕️💚 Instagram @whatfillsyourcuppodcast Youtube @whatfillsyourcup Spotify @whatfillsyourcup Apple @whatfillsyourcup

    24 min
  2. 05/25/2025

    WFYC: ep. 33 SILENT STRUGGLES- the power of opening up A CONVERSATION WITH AARON JOHNSTONE

    Welcome back to another episode of the What Fills Your Cup Podcast- A Men's Mental Health Podcast! Aaron's Drink of Choice: Iced Americano, extra ice, splash of creamIn today's episode we sit down with Aaron Johnstone, a therapist, role model & a man full of powerful insight. Getting vulnerable, we discuss the feelings of loneliness, isolation, empowerment & the power of authenticity. I feel extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to have conversations with professionals who can shed light on the ups and downs therapy entails. Sharing friendly reminders that it is YOUR decision whether or not you want to go to therapy, & if you choose to do so, to not let anyone's pre- made assumptions or judgements affect you & your journey. Thank you so very much Aaron for taking the time to come to the studio & have a conversation with me. It takes a lot of courage to sit down & have these open discussions, so it means the world to have had you come into the studio for the afternoon! Cheers to new friendships, open conversation & working on breaking the stigma towards Men's Mental Health one conversation at a time xx 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear your experiences.🛎️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the series!⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro/ Drink of Choice 2:21 - Online Therapy Opinions 3:19 - Fight or Flight Mode During Therapy 4:11 - From Teacher to Therapist 7:30 - Breaking the Stigma 9:31 - Navigating Client Relationships 10:40 - Caring Too Much What Others Think12:10 - Therapy On YOUR Terms13:40 - Men and Their Emotions14:50 - People Pleasing 16:40 - The Younger Version of Yourself 17:59 - Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself 18:36 - What Emotion Do YOU Feel the Most? 20:40 - Loneliness and Isolation22:25 - The Art of Being Present 23:20 - What IS A Strong Man? 24:30 - Final Question27:54 - Outro/ Final Thoughts

    29 min
  3. 04/23/2025

    WFYC: ep. 31 A SISTER SPECIAL- meet my best friend, our childhood & our one hit wonder

    Welcome back to another episode of the What Fills Your Cup Podcast! In today's episode we have an EXTRA special guest- my little sister! We share our favourite childhood memories, discuss what it was like growing up together, the games we played as children, and most importantly, giving Robyn the chance to share all she's learned and what she's excited for with a new year ahead! This episode makes me laugh, smile and reflect on how lucky I am to have a built in best friend, and I hope this episode can make you smile as much as it makes me smile ear to ear. I feel so lucky to have such an amazing person like Robyn in my life, and I know in every lifetime we will find one another! Cheers to Robyn, don't forget to wish her the happiest of birthdays xx 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear your experiences.🛎️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the series!⏱️ Timestamps0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - What Did We Learn at 222:27 - The Art of being Brutally Honest3:15 - Some Outfits Aren't Iconic. 3:57 - Graduation and What's Next6:17 - What Was It Like Being My Sibling? 7:45 - Becoming Best Friends With Your Sibling 9:05 - Reflecting On Our Childhood Together10:00 - Ghost Tag11:50 - The Song Of The Century 13:11 - Robyn Is A Math Genius 13: 50 - Reading My Diary14: 10 - Final Thoughts Going Into 2315:10 - Outro and Wishing Happiest of Birthdays

    16 min
  4. 04/21/2025

    WFYC: ep. 30 Tyler's journey through therapy, love and healthy relationships

    Welcome back to another episode of the What Fills Your Cup Podcast- A Men's Mental Health Podcast! Tylers Drink of Choice: Guiness Zero % (this was my first time trying this and safe to say although half of it exploded on my table.... this was one of my favourite non- alcoholic drinks!)In today's episode we sit down with a dear friend of mine, Tyler Hosie. All the way from Australia, in this candid episode, Tyler opens up about the moment he realized he needed to start attending therapy, the lessons he’s learned through his mental health journey, and how self-awareness has shaped the way he views relationships. We break down what truly makes a relationship healthy and why emotional honesty—especially with yourself—is the key to personal growth. Whether you’ve been to therapy or are just curious about the process, this episode is full of raw insights, a few laughs, and the kind of conversation that will leave you wanting to keep hearing more! Thank you so much Tyler for coming into the studio with me, and for sharing such personal and vulnerable parts of your life story. Don't forget to comment what videos you want to see next, along with hitting that subscribe button to see future episodes and guests! Cheers to vulnerability, love you all xx ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro/ Drink of Choice 1:11 – Get to know Ty2:50 - Tyler's Mental Health Journey6:30 - What This Journey Has Taught Tyler 9:50 – The Catalyst Moment: starting therapy 13:40 – What Does Awareness Look Like For You? 15:00 – Being Selfish is Okay 17:40 – Healthy Relationships: It’s More Than Communication20:45 – Finding Your Family Within Your Friends22:00 – Growth Isn't Linear 23:40 - Awareness In Your Relationships25:15 - Mental Health Advice 27:10 - How Do You Speak To Your Friends About Your Partner? 28:45 – Final Question31:10 – Outro

    32 min
  5. 04/18/2025

    WFYC: ep. 29 MY SELF HEALING JOURNEY- what I wish I knew sooner

    Welcome back to another episode of the What Fills Your Cup Podcast! In today's episode we discuss the journey of self healing, and how that has looked for me, along with the tools I have used to improve my everyday! Discussions surrounding the various phases of a healing journey- awareness, acceptance, action, integration and setbacks. I open up about my personal journey through self-healing—what sparked it, the roadblocks along the way, and the practices that helped me reconnect with myself. This episode is for anyone navigating their own healing path, seeking clarity, or needing a reminder that growth is possible—even in the quietest moments.Don't forget to comment, like and subscribe to my channel, we are so close to 1000 of you and I cannot thank you all enough for helping me make my dreams come true. I feel so grateful for all of you and hope that my episodes are able to resonate with at least one of you! Thank you so much again, see you on Sunday xxIf you're on your own journey or just starting, I hope this episode offers insight and encouragement.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear your experiences.🛎️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support the series!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: Embracing the Path to Self-Healing 01:30 – This Weeks Guest (healing journey) 02:00 - What is a Self Healing Journey?03:30 - My Catalyst Moment 05:00 – I Left the Country 06:30 – The 4 Phases of Self Healing 08:00 – Boundaries & Environment Changes10:45 – Positive Self talk, Best Foot Forward 12:30 – Growth Is Not Linear 13:10 - Revisit Your 'Why"15:10 - Treat Yourself With Kindness17:15 - Question/ Journal Prompt 18:05 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts​

    19 min

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Welcome to the What Fills Your Cup Podcast! Here we will be advocating & speaking upon Men’s Mental Health with your host Riley. Every Wednesday and Sunday you will find new episodes that shed light on the importance of Mental Health- how to take care of yourself, tools, insight, and working everyday to become the best version of YOU! On top of this discussion we will have a special twist at the beginning of every episode… so grab your notebook, your favourite cup & join her along this journey in providing FREE online tools and resources. Sending hugs and love to you all xx