Support & Resources
Life Line
You are not alone. We're here to listen.
We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone. balance health and hustle? Luke’s got answers!
Todd Ennis (Season 2 Episode 8)
What if your darkest moments could become the foundation for helping others? Meet Todd Ennis, a man whose journey from childhood trauma to mental health champion will leave you speechless.
Todd doesn't hold back as he shares the brutal reality of surviving sexual abuse at six years old and how this early trauma shaped his path. With remarkable candour, he reveals how his life diverged from his brother's successful NRL career as he sought validation through violence, intimidation, and eventually addiction. The contrast between their choices—one embracing daily discipline while the other cut corners—offers profound insights into how similar backgrounds can lead to drastically different outcomes.
Garth Russell (Season 2 Episode 7)
What happens when we finally tell the stories we've kept locked inside? Entertainment veteran Garth Russell takes us on a captivating journey through his 67 years of life experience, revealing how sharing our authentic narratives can transform not just our mental wellbeing, but potentially our physical health too.
From his early days as a nervous radio DJ in Tamworth to acting alongside Sam Neill, Garth shares the profound insecurities that have followed him throughout his successful career. With refreshing honesty, he admits to feeling unconfident even while captivating rooms full of people – a reminder that even accomplished performers battle self-doubt
Spoke to a Bloke (Season 2 Episode 5)
Spoke to a Bloke started when our brother and mate sadly took his own life whilst going through some mental health issues. Unfortunately he felt he had no other option and much to our shock and disappointment, no one to talk to.
HOW IT STARTED
Before Nick passed he would organise an annual 25k men's mental health walk (we used the term lightly in the beginning) from The Spit Bridge in Manly, to The Watsons Bay Hotel. Originally it was just a chance for mates to get together, do some exercise but also check in with each other over a long walk followed by a few beverages. Our first walk was 4 guys in 2019, followed by 6 in 2020 and then a whopping 110 blokes from all around Australia in 2022.
On average blokes account for seven out of nine suicides every single day in Australia.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
From the first Annual “Nick’s Walk” in 2022 we thought we could do more to support men’s mental health. Much more.
So we did.
We started Spoke to a Bloke.
Kat Duggan
Kat Duggan bravely steps into the spotlight, sharing her journey of healing from an abusive relationship, underscoring the power of vulnerability and the importance of professional help. Her story is one of courage and resilience, shedding light on manipulation, gaslighting, and trauma. Through her personal narrative, we are reminded of the silent battles many endure and the transformative strength found in breaking that silence. If you've ever questioned the dynamics of your own relationships or the shadows of past traumas, Kat’s insights provide a beacon of hope and understanding. if your experiencing (DV) please see below some advise and help if you need immediate assistance please call LifeLine on 13 11 14
Kat Duggan Season 2 Episode 4 extra info
Got Your Back Sista was established as a registered charity in 2016, with a vision to see women and their children happy, thriving and living independently after escaping the trauma of family violence, in fact we’ve helped over 1,200 women.
Got Your Back Sista offers benevolent relief and support to women and children escaping domestic violence and are at risk of living below the poverty line. We give them a hand up to begin again by providing furniture and household items to set up a safe home free from violence.
We also empower women to thrive by running courses and programs to rebuild their confidence, self-esteem, physical and emotional wellbeing and create pathways to study and employment.
Our services are provided within the Hunter and Taree Regions with a vision to expand to selected regional centres in NSW in the near future. please see below some advise and help if you need immediate assistance please call LifeLine on 13 11 14
Luke Whitby
Welcome "Luke Whitby" – the genius behind Nourish Health Hub in Wallsend!
He’s bringing his health hacks, wellness wisdom, and his health journey to the convo. Got questions about how to balance health and hustle? Luke’s got answers!
Tommy Pulleine
Welcome **Tommy Pulleine** to the mic! From Young central NSW to joining the Army at 18… to now being the powerhouse behind **Mind Set Training**, his story is one of resilience, grit, and finding comfort in the uncomfortable.
