Episodes
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On this weeks episode I sit down with Asher Calwell-Browne to wrap up the last ever episode of UNANNOUNCED Asher and I touched on his mental health, the podcast, challenges of 2020 and so much more! Hope you enjoy
I would just like to take this time out to say THANK YOU, thank you to everyone who took the time out to have a listen, took the time out to check in on their friends and family members took the time out to send not only the guest but also myself feedback and kind messages you honestly have no idea how much that means! The start of 2020, was hands down one of the hardest starts to a year for my struggle with my mental health, was a massive challenge but a challenge I am glad I not only had to face but one that I was able to bounce back from!
I hope that listening to these episodes have helped you in some way or another in finding it normal to talk about your feelings and some of the challenges you are or have faced throughout your life. Let’s continue to normalise mental health and take full advantage of the resources and support networks around us!
If you or anyone you know are going through a hard time don’t remain UNANNOUNCED!
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On this weeks episode, I sat down and spoke to the founder of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Mitch McPherson! SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by normalising conversations about mental health and encouraging people to seek help when they need it. Mitch has played a major role around educating on only Tasmaniaâs but several others around the country of the importance of checking in on not only your mates but most importantly yourself.
Mitch along with his staff at SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY have held over 600 talks around mental health and suicide prevention within schools, sporting clubs and business big or small around the country! As Mitch explains throughout our chat SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY wasnât an organisation he wishes he ever had to make but at the same time is extremely proud of how far it has come!
Mitch and I spoke about the unfortunate passing of his brother, finding his purpose in life, the ups and downs that come with creating a charity and so much more! I hope you enjoy listing to Mitches amazing story as much as I did! If youâd like to hear a little more about Mitches story and how the passing of his brother impacted not only his life but those around him make sure you go and grab yourself a copy of his book â Behind the smile. A story of life after loss.â
If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember itâs okay not to be okay!
Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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" I would love the opportunity to share my story because I think it would be refreshing as I come across to everyone as a very happy go lucky fella who is always laughing. So it may SHOCK some to learn about my battles."
On this weeks episode, I sat down with Rowan Heggie! Rowan reached out to me a few months ago about how over the years he has remained 'UNANNOUNCED' about the mental as physical challenges he faced whilst serving full time within the Australian Army. I was touched by how vulnerable Rowan was willing to let himself be by not only messaging me but also following through to share his amazing story. Rowan and I touched on it all from his childhood dealing with Attention deficit disorder (ADD), sporting career along with the challenges of having a young family whilst balancing work, life and his mental health I hope you enjoy listing to Rowans, amazing story as much as I did.
If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember itâs okay not to be okay!
Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I sat down and chatted to my good mate and brother Callum Wells. I met Callum when I was about five or six after moving to Australia, since then Callum has always been someone I could always turn to whenever I need help or just someone to talk to. He has and continues to play a significant role not only in my life but many others.
As Callum mentions throughout our chat he isnât usually one that talks about his feelings or what he may be going through so to be able to sit down with and him and chat about some of the major challenges he has faced throughout his life was a moment Iâll cherish for life! I hope you enjoying listing to Callumâs amazing story as much as I did.
If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way! If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health!
Remember itâs okay not to be okay! Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode I sat down and spoke to Jed Appleton a talented musician who was Born in Wamoon NSW, a small country village in the middle of nowhere, Jed began writing music and performing in and out of churches since the age of 8. At 12, his family packed up & relocated to Tasmania, after what he describes as “being on the run for several years.”
Throughout my chat with Jed we spoke about the ups and downs of his music career, sharing the stage with other amazing artists such as Passenger, Matt Corby, Stu Larsen, & many more, his childhood, dealing with bipolar disorder and so much more! Jed’s amazing mindset and the way he approaches each challenge he faces head-on both as a musician and personally is something i was truly amazed by! I hope you enjoy hearing Jed’s amazing story as much as I did!
If this is your first time listing to the podcast I’d just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way! If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health!
Remember it’s okay not to be okay! Don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right! -
On this weeks episode, I sat down with good friend Danielle Morrison a person who has played a significant role in my life. Elle and I spoke about her childhood, education, motherhood and so much more hope you enjoy listing to Elle’s amazing story as much as I did!
Just a prior warning that throughout my chat with Danielle we touched a fair bit about her struggles with having two miscarriages! If this conversation triggers you in any way make sure you don’t remain unannounced and seek support!
If this is your first time listing to the podcast I’d just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way! If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health!
Remember it’s okay not to be okay! Don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right! -
On this weeks episode, I sat down with another good mate in Bane Shepherd. Bane and I touched on it all from his childhood, football career, dealing with injures, the unfortunate passing if his wonderful mother Penny to cancer and so much more! Hope you enjoy hearing Banes amazing story as much as I did! If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way! If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember itâs okay not to be okay! Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with former AFL player Shaun Edwards! Edwards was drafted by Greater Western Sydney in 2011, where he played his debut year in the NEAFL (North East Australian Football League) before the club moved into the AFL in 2012. Shaun would go on to play over 20 games between the Giants and Bombers before being delisted and picked back up by the Sydney Swans ahead of the 2017 AFL season.
Unfortunately, Shaun was unable to play any games for the Swans, however, as Edwards mentions throughout our chat playing football at that stage was the last thing on his mind. Edwards and I spoke about the ups and downs of his AFL career, his current work with House of Darwin, growing up in the Northern Territory and so much more hope you enjoy!
If this is your first time listing to the podcast I’d just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember it’s okay not to be okay! Don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right! -
On this weeks episode, i sat down with old school mate Lily Kelly, Lily and I spoke about her challenging childhood dealing with muscular dystrophy, her love of sport and so much more! Although Lily may have a disability her mindset and how she not only approaches her education but her personal life with everything she has had to face is one that I absolutely admire. As you will hear throughout our chat Lily doesn't allow her disability to define who she is which is one of the many reasons as to why I am extremely glad that I am able to call someone like her my friend. I hope you enjoy listing to Lily's amazing story as much as I did.
If this is your first time listing to the podcast I’d just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember it’s okay not to be okay! Don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right! -
On this weeks episode, I sat down with good mate Adam Doran! Adam has played a significant role in my life not only as a coach but also as a mentor! It was great to sit down with Adam and chat about his life, some of the challenges he has had to face while growing up, being a football coach and also a highly regarded fireman in Tasmanian!
If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember itâs okay not to be okay! Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down and chatting to Millicent Ashton! Millie and I touched on it all, her childhood, education, the terrible passing of her ex-partner and so much more! Iâve only known Millie for 5 or so months but sheâs hands down one of the most amazing people I know and I some lucky to be able to call her my friend! I hope you enjoy hearing Millicentâs story as much as I did!
If this is your first time listing to the podcast Iâd just like to say a massive thank you for checking it out! Donât forget to leave a review with any feedback you may have it goes along way!
If this episode triggers anything for you around mental health! Remember itâs okay not to be okay! Donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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Hello, my name is Joseph Bangura.
Thanks for taking the time out to check out my podcast Unannounced! Over the next few episodes, you will be hearing some amazing stories from all different types of people! from athletes, musicians, authors and so much more. UNANNOUNCED aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health! While reminding listeners that itâs okay not to be okay, donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren't feeling right!
Lifeline Australia â 13 11 14 â âCrisis support and suicide prevention.â
Kids Helpline â 1800 551 800 â âFree confidential telephone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25.â
MensLine Australia â 1300 789 978 â âTelephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men deal with relationship problems in a practicalâ and effective way.
Suicide Call Back Service â 1300 659 467 â âFree nationwide telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.â
Beyondblue â 1300 224 636 â âFree nationwide telephone and online counselling for any mental health issue. Information and support for depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other mental issues.â
SANE â 1800 187 263 â âInformation about mental health disorders, treatments and where to go for support.â
Butterfly Foundation â 1800 33 4673 â âButterflyâs ED HOPE is Australiaâs national eating disorders support service. Only available 8 am-12 am AEST, 7 days a week.â
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Bessie Mahony, Bessie and I spoke about her struggles with anxiety, graduating university, life and so much more hope you enjoy!
As we rap up season two I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone for the continuous support and feedback I truly appreciate! While you wait for season three to drop make sure you go and checkout some of the past episodes on your favourite streaming platform. Donât forget to click subscribe and leave a little review with any feedback you may have!
As we approach the holiday season it is extremely important now more than ever that we continue to checkin on one another while spreading the important message that itâs OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY donât remain unannounced seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Joseph 'Joey' Edwards owner of Un-Racked Strength and conditioning located in Hobart. Joey and I spoke about his childhood, business adventures with Un-Racked Strength and conditioning, how after spending four months in prison he has managed to turn his life around and so much more hope you enjoy!
Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on menâs mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Letâs continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time.
Remember itâs okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat to Zac Mccosh! In late October 2019, Zac was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkinâs Lymphoma. A condition that occurs when the body produces too many abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Throughout our chat, Jack and I spoke about his battle with Cancer, his childhood and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy hearing Zacâs story as much as I did.
Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on menâs mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Letâs continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time.
Remember itâs okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat to Former Australian Boxing Champion, Olympian and Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist Luke âActionâ Jackson. After more than 100 amateur fights Luke turned professional in 2013 with a current record of 19-1. Luke and I spoke about his childhood which he describes as one that âhe hatesâ, boxing career, dealing with the mental struggles of OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy listening to Lukeâs amazing story as much as I did!
Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on menâs mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Letâs continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time.
Remember itâs okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you arenât feeling right!
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On this weeks episode, I’ll be chatting to Shannon Molloy author of ‘Fourteen’ an incredible book about his fourteenth year of life as a gay kid at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland. A year in which he started to discover who he was, and deeply hated what was revealed. A year in which he had his first crush and first devastating heartbreak. A year of torment, bullying and betrayal – not just at the hands of my peers, but by adults who were meant to protect me. A year that almost ended tragically. Shannon and i spoke about his childhood, being billed, life challenges and so much more I hope you enjoy.
Throughout the month of November unannounced will be concentrating on men’s mental health while also taking part in Movember an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you would like to join the team or donate make sure to check out the link in the bio and follow the steps! Let’s continue to create some meaningful change one mo at a time.
Remember it’s okay not to be okay don’t remain UNANNOUNCED seek support if you aren’t feeling right! -
On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and have an amazing chat with Hannah Power. Hannah and I spoke about her childhood, dealing with Type 1 Diabetes, life struggles and the amazing story of how she and her amazing family dealt with the ongoing difficulties that were caused with carrying the BRCA 1 gene. I truly hope you enjoy listening to Mattâs amazing story as much as I did.
Remember, it's okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.
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On this weeks episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with the king of Broken Hill and 2020 Big Brother contestant Matt Garrick. Matt and I spoken about his childhood, growing up with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and so much more. truly hope you enjoy listening to Mattâs amazing story as much as I did.
Remember, it's okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.
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Affectionately known as Lakeisha âLuckyâ Patterson, the 20-year-old has already represented her country at the Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, World Para Swimming Championships and the Pan Pacific Para Championships. After watching the 2012 London Para Olympics âluckyâ made the bold statement to her mum that in four years she would not only be at the 2016 Rio Olympics but would win gold! âLuckyâ went on to smash that goal by not only winning gold but also breaking the world record in both the 400m freestyle and the Womenâs 4x100m Freestyle Relay. âLuckyâ and I spoke about growing up with a disability, her rise to becoming a world champion, struggles, triumphs and so much more! I truly hope you enjoy listening to her amazing story as much as I did.
Remember, it's okay not to be okay donât remain UNANNOUNCED Seek support if you aren't feeling right.
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