It takes a special kind of person to be a full time carer. Someone willing to to put the needs of another person ahead of their own. Someone who is selfless, compassionate who is prepared to sacrifice a career, their identity and future opportunities.

Bec Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a Masters in Psychology & Neuroscience & Certificates in Meditation Teaching and Nutrition.

In the second of two episodes, Mental Health Advocate and Endocrinology GP, Dr Izzy Smith, talks about the importance of reframing our mindset towards physical activity, why it’s important to exercise because you love your body not because you hate it.

Dr Izzy Smith is an Endocrinology Doctor with a passion for sharing health advice that is easy to digest, promoting evidenced-based advice on exercise, nutrition and medicine whilst busting silly health myths by calling out some of the dangerous fads in the wellness and weight loss industry.

So much has changed in 2020 but one thing hasn’t, the PukaUp vision, ‘to end suicide.’ It’s our why, it’s our reason for being, it’s our mission.

An authentic conversation with world leading expert on positive psychology Professor Lea Waters.

Professor Lea Waters AM, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, speaker and author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organisations, and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching.

So much has changed in 2020 but one thing hasn’t, the PukaUp vision, ‘to end suicide.’ It’s our why, it’s our reason for being, it’s our mission.

So much has changed in 2020 but one thing hasn’t, the PukaUp vision, ‘to end suicide.’ It’s our why, it’s our reason for being, it’s our mission.

“All my core group of mates are the same. We have all cried with each other, we have all hugged each other when we have needed and we have all told each other we love each other when we need to hear it…”

“At the core of it, we were two great mates living together and sharing a special bond and relationship.” – Tommy Edwards

“When I was figuring out ‘Am I gay? Am I not gay?’, when I crossed that line, in that one hour of netball, I felt I wasn’t getting judged on my sexuality. I was only getting judged on my performance.” – Ash Brazill

An authentic conversation with Danny Frawley.

In this candid and raw episode, Kate McLoughlin talks to host Wayne Schwass about the impact and grief that comes with suicide.

‘Fev’ talks candidly to host Wayne Schwass about how his way of dealing with boredom was to use alcohol and gambling, openly admitting he gambled away an entire year’s salary.

Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities. He has forged a successful media career on both television and radio while living with and managing mental health conditions.

‍An authentic conversation with podcaster Heidi Anderson.

An authentic conversation with Olympic athlete Kyle Vander Kuyp

In this candid interview, Caitlin talks about her long journey with depression and anxiety, how her eventual diagnosis was a huge relief that helped explain why she felt the way she was feeling.

‍An authentic conversation with Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw.

An authentic conversation with Professor Pat McGorry. He has dedicated much of his professional life to the early intervention of mental health conditions for young Australians.

An authentic conversation with NRL player Preston Campbell.

Libby talks about being depressed 12 months out from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and her complete loss of identity outside of the swimming pool.

They talk about: the influence of Paul Roos, the importance of creating an environment for young men to be able to talk, finding the balance between driving high performance and supporting the player as a person.

Julia talks about a range of topics including; former chair of beyondblue Jeff Kennett and his greatest legacy, the influence of her father’s profession as a psychiatric nurse as a young girl and how that helped prepare her for her latest role.