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109. Adapting to disability with Nathan Stapleton
The Mindful Men Podcast
01/22/24 • 29 min
Trigger warning: Spinal Cord Injury
Welcome to Episode 109 – Adapting to disability with Nathan Stapleton
Nathan Stapleton grew up playing the game he loved, rugby league. He went on to play National Rugby League (NRL) for the Cronulla Sharks, before heading over to the UK to play for the London Broncos. Rugby opened up the world to Nathan and his family, but it also took everything away from him. In 2022 he sustained a spinal cord injury playing country footy, acquiring quadriplegia. He was pronounced dead for 16 minutes, and was lucky there was a registered nurse at the game who saved his life.
Nathan shares his story of adapting to life with disability. From being a footy star, to needing 24/7 disability support to survive, he bravely shares how disability has taken almost everything away from him. Nathan draws strength from being a loving father or two, and highlights the importance of getting back to work; but also the support of his family, friends and footy community.
Key points
In this episode Nathan shares:
- His career in Rugby League
- How a spinal cord injury playing country footy changed his life
- Life after footy, including his wife giving birth shortly after his injury
- How his children reacted to his injury
- What he used as his motivation to get better
- The steps he took to recovery post injury
- The impact his injury and recovery had on his family
- His experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- The importance of mateship for his recovery
- His advice for those going through something similar
Quotes
"It was grim mate. Not gonna lie, it was the worst day of my life.”
"You don't ever want your kid to look at you like "what's wrong?”
Connect with Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathan_stapleton_/
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
136. Non-Monogamy Relationships with Paige Bond
The Mindful Men Podcast
07/29/24 • 37 min
Welcome to Episode 136 – Non-Monogamy Relationships with Paige Bond
When we think of relationships, our societal default is that its two people who are mutually exclusive. So what happens if our partner – or even ourselves – want more than mutual exclusivity? Enter the world of non-monogamous relationships.
This week I’m sitting down with relational psychotherapist and non-monogamy coach Paige Bond. Paige is an expert in non-monogamous relationships, and helps us to understand the challenges couples face in non-monogamous relationships. We dive into some BIG topics like jealousy, conflict resolution, improving communication and finding the right coach or therapist. It’s another great episode, helping us to get mindful about relationships.
In this episode, Paige shares:
- The difference between monogamy and non-monogamy
- Key issues in non-monogamous relationships
- Agreements and boundaries
- Jealousy and emotions
- Conflict and how improving communication can
- How to navigate a partner's resistance to open relationships
- Pornography and insecurities
- Finding the right relationship coach or therapist
- The Stubborn Love Podcast
Key Quotes:
“I like to view Monogamy versus non monogamy on a spectrum”
“I like to use the phrase consensual non monogamy at times, just to really iterate that this is something that you are consenting to.”
“Jealousy happens to every single person, no matter what relationship structure you're in.”
Connect with Paige
Website: https://www.paigebond.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigebondcoaching
Podcast: https://www.paigebond.com/stubbornlovepodcast
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
125. Unstoppable Dads with Matt Noonan
The Mindful Men Podcast
05/13/24 • 58 min
Welcome to Episode 125 - Unstoppable Dads with Matt Noonan
What does it take to be an unstoppable dad? This is the question that most of us dads ask ourselves in roundabout ways. Are we doing enough? Are we good enough? How can we be better?
The thing is... none of us received a manual on how to be a dad. We’re mostly going off intuition with a bit of support from other parents along the way. And this is good... but how do we be better?
Helping us discover our superhero qualities is Unstoppable Dad Matt Noonan. Matt is a husband, father and coach of mind and body. He’s also a dad on a mission – seeking to inspire dads of all ages to improve their mindset one day at a time. Join us as we chat everything dadding – from our fears and anxieties, to priorities, values and even creating work and life balance.
In this episode Matt shares:
- The Inspiration Behind the Unstoppable Dad Project
- Navigating Fatherhood
- Pivoting Perspectives: From Failure to Achievement
- The Power of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges
- Values-Based Decision Making for Long-Term Goals
- Sustainable Health and Fitness Strategies
Key quotes
“what unstoppable dad means is not only just keep going, but keep striving to be better”
“the highest priority for me is to actually spend a good amount of my time and be able to enjoy that time with my kids”
“the hardest part for me to overcome, was that feeling that I had failed”
Connect with Matt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunstoppabledad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunstoppabledad
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H37iePEvRdMFlmdGSLCnA
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fDTMTBoJ7UidvJvJYSXGf?si=aae35ce138b840d6
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
138. Going Loco with Georgia and Amanda
The Mindful Men Podcast
08/12/24 • 55 min
Welcome to Episode 138 – Going Loco with Georgia and Amanda
Discussions about mental health can be heavy, draining, challenging and outright depressing. And this is why so many people shy away from them. But they can also be insightful, uplifting and even... funny! In fact humour is a great way to engage with mental health discussions because it lifts the mood on issues that can be weighing us down.
And this is exactly what Georgia and Amanda do with The Going Loco Podcast. Georgia and Amanda are two mates on a mission – talking about all the funny and fucked up things about living with mental health conditions. Georgia (Bipolar 1) and Amanda (Depression) combine humour and humility with deep discussions about the messed up world that mental health challenges bring... and this discussion came at the right moment for me!
As someone who talks mental health every single day, it was refreshing to sit back and crack a few jokes about the loco within my mind. So grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and let’s get loco!
In this episode, Georgia and Amanda share:
- Understanding Bipolar Disorder
- Depression and Personal Experiences
- Suicide and Mental Health Conversations
- Humour in Mental Health Discussions
- Humour as a Coping Mechanism
- Family Dynamics and Mental Health
- The Going Loco Podcast
Key Quotes:
“It is super hard to watch the disassociation and the depression. Because like when you're flat, you know, like you can see the tumbleweeds.”
“So many men suffer in silence and I feel like they [don’t] always have a space to go to speak”
“I have this mental health condition. I have to take meds. It's not optional”
Connect with Georgia and Amanda
Podcast: https://www.goinglocopodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goinglocopodcast/
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
122. NDIS Support Coordination with Hannah Redford
The Mindful Men Podcast
04/22/24 • 53 min
Welcome to Episode 122 - NDIS Support Coordination with Hannah Redford
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a complex system for people living with disability to navigate. It’s not just about getting funding for disability supports. It’s also about finding and connecting with the right providers; and dealing with review processes that are stressful and often re-traumatising.
The role of a NDIS Support Coordinators is to help with this process; and joining me this week is Hannah Redford from Tulip Coordination. Hannah helps us to understand the NDIS, whilst sharing some of the lived experience of disability that enables her to thrive in this role.
Key points
In this episode Hannah shares:
· Her background and lived experience of disability
· The role of a support coordinator
· What is Choice and Control?
· The importance of personalising support
· Budgeting in the NDIS
· The NDIS review process
Key quotes
“Not everyone who is on the NDIS gets a support coordinator. It's really only those who have a few more complexities”
“you taught me that I have choice and control”
“I also work with the LGBTIQ+ community and in particular, transgender participants, because although I am cis, I do understand a lot more about it than most support coordinators”
Connect with Hannah:
Website: www.tulipcoordination.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NDISTulipSupport
Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/whatinthendisnow/
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
86. Men of Gold with Dayne Weston
The Mindful Men Podcast
08/14/23 • 50 min
Welcome to Episode 86- Men of Gold with Dayne Weston
This week, I’m joined by former rugby league player Dayne Weston who shares his footy and personal life challenges.
Dayne bravely opens up about the impact of childhood trauma, performance-based love, and his struggles during a difficult divorce. Through his own experiences, he emphasizes the need for open dialogue and understanding surrounding mental health issues, both in sports and society.
Throughout the interview, Dayne reflects on the evolving approach to mental health within rugby league clubs. He highlights the positive influence of well-being teams and empathetic coaches, stressing the importance of creating a supportive environment for players to discuss their mental well-being.
Dayne passionately advocates for year-round mental health awareness and dispels the stigma associated with seeking help; including what he is doing to support men through Men of Gold.
Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation as Dayne sheds light on the significance of vulnerability, mental health support, and fostering a culture of compassion in sports. This episode challenges the status quo and encourages listeners to prioritize mental health conversations and create a more inclusive and supportive community.
If you're keen to check out the links mentioned in this episode, here they are:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menofgoldau/
- Email: [email protected]
- Podcast Recommendation: The run home with Joel and Fletch https://open.spotify.com/show/1cbGNwPIRlZ17sqTZofaxk?si=ab5b314805834cb2
For more from Mindful Men, check out the website at www.mindful-men.com.au
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Cheers, Simon
112. Stress and breathwork with Thomas Beresford
The Mindful Men Podcast
02/12/24 • 56 min
Trigger warning: Mental Health, Suicide
Welcome to Episode 112. Stress and breathwork with Thomas Beresford
Stress is inevitable in life. It comes and goes with different situations, and is actually a useful body response that enables us to evolve and thrive. But when we don’t release the stress through healthy outlets, it can grow and grow until we reach burnout. So how do we healthily release stress? Let’s find out with this week’s guest!
Thomas Beresford is recovering Chartered Accountant, husband, father and breath work instructor. Thomas shares his insights into the impacts of stress and burnout on his life, including how it impacted his sense of self, his drive and his friendships. Thomas also shares how breath work can help us to release stress, and why this is an important tool that can support men to improve their health and wellbeing.
Key points
In this episode Thomas’ shares:
What being a dad means to him
How stress has shown up in his life
What led him to discover breath work
How breath work changed his life
How he turned breath work into a business
Different breathing techniques
What a breath work session looks like with him
How breath work can support men
Quotes
"You start getting these little nudges from the universe and if you don't listen one day it hits you with a big stick.”
"For the first time, you don’t know you're burning out until someone points it out to you."
“that space where you can get everyone together, and that shared experience. It's something quite powerful.”
Connect with Thomas
Website: https://www.breathspacewiththomas.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-beresford/
Dimash “SOS”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUARjexCTlQ
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
128. Private practice social work with Tammy Roche
The Mindful Men Podcast
06/03/24 • 44 min
Welcome to Episode 128 - Private practice social work with Tammy Roche
There’s immense freedom that comes with starting a small business, but that freedom comes at a cost. You’re wearing multiple hats from doing the therapy to marketing, to admin, finances, legal, health and safety... and so much more. The time freedom you yearned for coming into private practice is often exchanged for longer hours, fear and the unknown.
And this might sound daunting (and trust me it is!), but it’s also rewarding. Watching something blossom from nothing but your hard work gives you much more satisfaction than working for big corporations. I’ve been there before, and whilst I am working harder and longer in private practice; I doubt I could ever go back to a standard 9-5.
Join me as I explore private practice social work with fellow social worker Tammy Roche. Tammy shares her story of coming into private practice and how her entrepreneurial mindset has seen her succeed with businesses in both Australia and Canada. It’s a great episode for those social workers (but anyone in the helping professions) seeking a move into private practice.
In this episode Tammy shares:
- Tammy’s journey into social work
- Balancing business and social work
- International practice and logistics
- The entrepreneurial spirit and working from personal values
- Insights on supervision in social work
- Financial mindset in social work
- Self-care tips
Key quotes
“social work to me is me living and doing life, doing work with my values first, leading the way”
“who is it somebody said that quote, shame disappears when your stories can be heard in safe places”
“how can you strengthen other people's voices if you don't strengthen your own first?”
Connect with Tammy
Website: www.tammyroche.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsroche/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkerprivatepractice/
Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/453639
Connect with Mindful Men
Website at www.mindful-men.com.au
Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Stay Mindful, Simon
92. Finding Joy through the Inner Child (Solo Episode)
The Mindful Men Podcast
09/25/23 • 29 min
7. Filling Your Cup with Happy Hormones
The Mindful Men Podcast
02/20/22 • 13 min
Welcome to Episode 7 – Filling Your Cup with Happy Hormones
Today's episode centres on self-care and how you can fill your cup with Happy Hormones!
When we think about self-care, we often think about hippies on a yoga retreat, or the girls going for a facial and massage. And this puts us blokes off. We think self-care isn't for us. It's almost like it's a dirty word that blokes dare not mention!
But self-care IS manly. It's also in our everyday life... we just need to tune into it!
In this episode, I introduce you to the Happy Hormones: Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphins.
My aim with this episode is to help you become mindful about what kind of self-care you're doing.
Are you exercising, eating good food... or hitting the pub for a big bender?
By understanding the Happy Hormones, we can start to tailor our self-care regime to something that is longer lasting... fills our cup... and give us the long term happiness results we've been secretly craving!
If you love what you hear, please like the show. Share it with your mates, and click subscribe. Leave a review and rating to help spread the Mindful Men word!
You can also check us out at:
Website: www.mindful-men.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus/
***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***
Cheers, Simon
References for today's show:
https://www.healthline.com/health/happy-hormone
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/serotonin
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dopamine
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