• April's Story
    Aug 24 2025
    In this episode I talk to April Abbott. April's story is one of mental health, addiction, recovery and moving through hard times. This really is one of the most incredible stories we have ever told.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Becoming a Maverick
    Jul 5 2025

    In this episode I talk with my old friend Kara Thornhill. Kara is a passionate mental health advocate who recently started her own Mental Health support service called Maverick Supports. We chat about a whole range of things including living with her own mental health conditions, recently being diagnosed with ADHD and losing friends because of our mental health. We also talk about why she started Maverick Supports an just how she hopes to change the game when supporting good mental health.

    As always you can listen by clicking or tapping on the link in the post or via your favourite podcasting service.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Tracey Kelly on mental health and fairies!
    Jun 22 2025

    In this episode I have a great chat with Tracey Kelly. Tracey is a mother, animal lover, published author, certified journal therapy coach, and a qualified personal trainer who is passionate about family, food, fitness and wellbeing. Tracey talks to me about her own experiences managing her mental health after a serious episode a few years ago when a number of things overwhelmed her all at once and how that has inspired her books, Running Thoughts and When The Magic's Gone but also how it has inspired her to help others.

    As always you can listen by tapping or clicking on the link in this post or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Conversations that matter
    May 25 2025

    This is a bit of a different episode for us here at How You Going Mate?. I recently recorded an episode of Conversationa that matter on SWR 99.9 fm with Matthew Newcombe. Matthew hosts a radio show that focuses on converstions about grief and mental health. Matthew started his show in the aftermath of his brothers death and is trying to normalise converstions about grief and grieving.


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    34 mins
  • Ice baths and breathwork with Sandra
    May 11 2025

    In this episode I talk with Sandra Lynn. Sandra is a Mum and mental health advocate who lost a son to suicide. Sandra has turned that tradgedy into a real positive through her work with the Talk2MeBro organisation. In this episode we talk about mental health, ice baths, breath work and the importance of reaching out to your mates.


    You can listen by clicking on the link in this post or by searching "How you going mate?" on your favourite podcasting platform.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Time with Tegan
    Apr 26 2025

    In this episode I chat with Tegan Pratt about grief and loss. Tegan is a mother of 4 who has had 2 of her children pass away. In this episode Tegan shares her experience of losing children, the effects it has on your family, your relationships and most importantly you. Tegan's story is also a story of love, strength, resilliance and how we can make sure the people we lose are always remembered. Tegan also gives us some fantastic advice on how we can support the people we love through their grief and recognising someone else's pain. This really is an amazing and inspiring episode and a must listen for anyone who has lost someone.


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    1 hr
  • Double Adams
    Apr 12 2025

    Get ready for this one my friends. In this episode I talk to Adam Bennett. Adam is a traveller, adventurer, meditaion practitioner, juggler, jack of all trades and renaissance man. Adam brings an infectious energy to our conversation where he talks about everything from the many jobs he has had, the many places he's lived, the many people he has helped and ,of course, the time he travelled hundreds of kilometres to meet a girl to learn juggling. This really is a must listen episode.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Tash and Matt - A wife's story
    Mar 29 2025
    In this episode we talk to Natasha. Late last year Natasha's husband Matt lost his battle with addiction and mental health. Natasha speaks very openly about how Matt's death affected her and her children and gives us a great insight into what it means to live with someone living with addiction. Natasha speaks about how she's supporting her son's to manage their grief and the tools she uses to manage her own grief. This is a great listen.

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    1 hr and 23 mins