Starting to talk with Michael Bowles
03/29/21 • 22 min
CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers issues around mental health and suicide.
More than two thirds of Australians say they’re stressed out – but is it all down to our busy lives?
When Brisbane dad and estimating manager Michael Bowles wasn’t coping, the first step to recovery was just talking.
Now researching his PhD on suicide in the construction industry, he’s busier than ever – and talking more than ever.
And the mission to help industry workmates has helped him find balance, too.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.
If this episode raises issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Or contact the Suicide Call Back Service, offering crisis support to anyone in Australia aged 15 years and older. Call 1300 659 467.
CQUniversity students can access free counselling, phone 07 4930 9456 or email [email protected].
CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers issues around mental health and suicide.
More than two thirds of Australians say they’re stressed out – but is it all down to our busy lives?
When Brisbane dad and estimating manager Michael Bowles wasn’t coping, the first step to recovery was just talking.
Now researching his PhD on suicide in the construction industry, he’s busier than ever – and talking more than ever.
And the mission to help industry workmates has helped him find balance, too.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.
If this episode raises issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Or contact the Suicide Call Back Service, offering crisis support to anyone in Australia aged 15 years and older. Call 1300 659 467.
CQUniversity students can access free counselling, phone 07 4930 9456 or email [email protected].
Previous Episode
Crashing out and building back with Caitlin Peacock
Paramedic Science student Caitlin Peacock chose her career because she wanted to help people.
And she made the decision while she was in prison.
The 21-year-old Cairns woman shares how a car crash and subsequent criminal charges became the worst days of her life, and how determination to take a different path pulled her through.
Since completing CQUniversity’s life-changing STEPS program, she’s now on her way to supporting others on the worst days of their lives, too.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.
Next Episode
Transforming beaches with Sasha Job
Physiotherapist Sasha Job knows her work can change people’s lives.
And when patients are struggling to achieve mobility and fitness, she's seen first-hand that getting on the beach can make a huge difference.
This episode, the determined Bundaberg lecturer and researcher explains her mission to make our beaches accessible for everyone.
If you’re an Australian living with a disability or limited mobility, or if you’re aged over 65, complete Sasha's U-BEACH survey here.
How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.
Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/how-to-change-a-life-by-cquniversity-podcasts-199678/starting-to-talk-with-michael-bowles-19917742"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to starting to talk with michael bowles on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy