There are more than six million mothers in Australia and between one and two billion mothers around the world caring for children and other people every day of the year. I spoke to a few of these remarkable women, during a very isolated Mother’s Day 2020, back in May. We kicked off with Dr Nicole Canham, a Doctor of Philosophy with a PhD in Music and a penchant for caring for just about anyone who comes into her sights. Next up was Organisational Psychologist, Rachael Palmer who has a passion for supporting parental-leave, work-life and mature-age transitions. My old friend and founder of Digital White Space and co-creator of Digital Women's Network, Angela Mellak talked about her newly acquired riad in Morocco and her upcoming motherhood. We finished the show getting a little closer to home, celebrating my Aunty Betty who takes such beautiful, motherly care of me and another mum who grew wings only a week before Mother’s Day. Listen right here at my YouTube channel along with many others like it. What does it feel like, being you today? #mothersday2020 #workingmothers #careermothers #aunties #grandmothers #granddaughters #sisters #nieces #daughters

A range of Australian research identified that over half of all male suicides are not predominantly associated with a mental health diagnosis. Based on coronial reports, male suicides in Australia are: • twice as likely to be linked to bereavement • 3.5 times more likely to be linked to relationship issues • 4 times more likely to be linked to child custody issues • 5 times more likely to be linked to pending or recent unemployment • nearly 9 times more likely to be linked to legal issues • 12 times more likely to be linked to money issues. Relationship coach and men's mentor, Michael Lauria , experienced most of these risk factors, all at once, when, back in 2009, his family unit dismantled. Turning his pain and grief into a journey of self-actualisation and ownership, he set a lifesaving purpose for himself and many other men, penning the Amazon #1 best seller Forging Excalibur - Rediscover your Masculinity. He joined me back on Sunday 7 December, at 94.1FM 3WBC to talk about what it feels like being Michael Lauria and more about his trademark “7 Standards of Men”. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!!

Quality apprenticeships can provide great purpose for many young people making the transition from school to work, which, may positively impact mental health and sense of worth. Best practice training and mentoring can also boost apprenticeship completion rates which are as low as 53 per cent in Australia.

Holmesglen Apprentice Support Centre, established in 2016 has grown to become Apprentice Central, a collection of Apprentice Support/Engagement Officers and administration staff who go on-site and in classrooms to talk with employers and apprentices about mental health, mentoring, financial and learning support. This team have quickly established as a “tool of trade, and received Gold at the 2018 World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence ceremony.

Industry veteran and key collaborator at Apprentice Central, Chris Burkitt, is joined me to share more about this life saving initiative and a whole lot more about what it feels like being Chris Burkitt. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!!

Have a listen to this grouse moment, talking to legend ruckman Simon Madden about 80's footy! We shared many things like, doing good when you can, how to handle what you get, boys with anorexia, AFL players and mental, spiritual and emotional health, freedom, social media and of course the good old days and so much more. We even unpacked the iconic 1981 LP, "Footy Favourites", showcasing Bombers Tim Watson's career questioning debut of Ruby, Don't take your love to town https://lnkd.in/g2GFdQQ. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #workplacementalhealth #depression #anxiety #men #menshealth #leadership #spiritual #anorexia #malesuicide #menandboyshealth #suicideprevent #mentoo #dads #emotionalhealth