{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d3f62ed4bfadabd6a901c4/69e45d230b4baf3bf2c77ece?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Would You Know If HE Was Struggling?","description":"<p><strong>In Australia, 75% of suicides are men. That’s not a statistic - that’s a wake‑up call. And too often, it starts with the same two words: <em>“I’m fine.”</em></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Stacey MacMillan‑White saw the truth behind that lie. The men in her life weren’t okay, and no one was asking the real questions. So she created The Great Mate Check‑In - a simple, grassroots movement giving men what they’ve been missing: a safe space to speak.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>On the first Friday of every month, mates across the country pause, reach out, and have an honest conversation. No fixing. No judgement. Just connection — the kind that can save a life.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>In this episode, Stacey joins Mel to unpack why men are struggling in silence, and how one genuine check‑in can change everything. This isn’t just a chat. It’s a call to action.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Ask twice. Stay present. Because one conversation might be the one that keeps your mate here.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thegreatmatecheckin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Great Mate Check-In | Bray Park QLD | Facebook</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://au.linkedin.com/in/stacey-macmillan-white-25484092\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Stacey MacMillan-White - How to Help | LinkedIn</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>On behalf of the Hair Therapist we acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is produced.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support:</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.13yarn.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.1800respect.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Home | 1800RESPECT</strong></a><strong> National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling Service</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://kidshelpline.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://askizzy.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ask Izzy</strong></a><strong> Search over 450,000 support services</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p><strong>Host: Melissa Alsemgeest</strong></p><p><strong>Guest: Stacey MacMillan-White</strong></p><p><strong>Editor: Robert Alsemgeest</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://linktr.ee/InfectiousBehaviour</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Melissa Alsemgeest"}