From playing AFL in front of 80,000 fans at the MCG… To enduring a brutal public breakup on the hit TV show Married at First Sight (MAFS)… To now running a successful buyer’s agency.

Jake Edwards’ story is one of mental resilience, transformation, and the entrepreneurial journey that few truly understand.

In this deeply personal episode of Two Blokes One Business, Jake opens up about:

✅Life after being delisted from the AFL

✅The crushing anxiety attacks that stopped him driving to training

✅His mental health collapse and suicide attempt

✅The manipulation behind reality TV production on MAFS

✅How living on a Hare Krishna farm with no phone, caffeine, or contact with the outside world changed everything

You’ll hear how mundane tasks like moving firewood and milking cows became part of a healing ritual that helped Jake rebuild from rock bottom - ultimately rediscovering his identity, purpose, and business mindset.

Now, Jake is thriving as a buyer’s agent in Queensland, using the very same resilience and focus from elite sport to serve others on their property journey - all while continuing to advocate for mental health in business.

Key Points

00:00:00 Warning about this episode
00:02:00 Jake's background and AFL career
00:11:00 Depression diagnosis
00:14:00 Panic attacks
00:21:20 Suicide attempt
00:29:20 Public speaking burnout
00:31:00 Decision to join Married at First Sight
00:37:20 Reality TV manipulation and editing tactics
00:45:00 MAFS cheating scandal
00:49:00 Introduction to Hare Krishna farm
00:52:20 Moving firewood as meditation practice
00:56:00 Life transformation during farm experience
01:16:40 Building a successful buyer's agency

If you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone...

Please reach out to Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Australia).

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👉Connect with Jake:

https://www.instagram.com/jake_edwards_official
https://edwardsandsmith.com.au/

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https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/