{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a45cd6a005d700163d5471/6726e7bca559f03030e8bc0e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#251 - The depths of depression nearly cost Ash Wicks his life.","description":"<p>Ash Wicks is quickly becoming one of Australia's favourite creators. </p><p><br></p><p>With his witty humour &amp; relatable take on marriage &amp; parenthood, Ash has amassed a following of over 400k on Instagram &amp; a loyal audience on his podcast 'Two Doting Dads', alongside cohost &amp; great mate Matty J. </p><p><br></p><p>Though behind the humour, there is a story bigger than what some may expect from the funny man. A hard fought battle with depression &amp; anxiety that Ash admits nearly got the better of him in his first few months of fatherhood. A story he has found purpose in sharing to help other early stage parents &amp; men who struggle with their mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>This incredibly vulnerable conversation crushes stigmas for Aussie men &amp; leans into a side of Ash Wicks that some of you may be seeing or hearing for the first time.</p><p><br></p><p>If you found value in this episode &amp; would like to support the show, you can subscribe to the channel &amp; share it with your mates. </p><p>Follow Ash &amp; I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @ashwicks <a href=\"https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUwZBiGMHNqTrxZky3tsfww\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;@Twodotingdads&nbsp;</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Big Love,</p><p>Brad xoxo.</p>","author_name":"Bradley J Dryburgh"}