The BROWN PARK Podcast

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content including suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call (in Australia) Lifeline on 131114.Jack Davis from It's Cool To Cry lost his girlfriend to her mental health battle 10 years ago and has spent the past decade attempting to unwrap the mind of someone who chooses to take their own life and the mental health struggles they go through.In this special episode to honour Mens Mental Health Month and Mens Mental Health Week, we go in depth with Jack discussing what he went through and use his knowledge to help those who are in a similar position.JACK'S LINKS:https://itscooltocry.com/We also discuss a video in this episode. Here's the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8TgVR33KM

Ex-military turned author AC Edwards lifts the lid on his incredible journey - from paratrooper and security detail to bestselling author. Edwards discusses his experiences in the military as a paratrooper, then into the Federal Police and back to the army and the transition to writing, and the unique skills he brings to his craft. Tune in for insights on security, service, storytelling, and the creative process as he goes in depth on life in the military with Christo and Dion.

Join Christo and Dion as they chat with Dustin Henson, a DIY woodworker who battles ADHD, and his trusty dog, Maple. Dustin shares stories from his workshop, revealing how woodworking helps him manage his ADHD. From unexpected distractions to creative breakthroughs, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for fellow woodworkers and ADHD warriors.

Baz Hulse spent almost 10 years bouncing between some of the worst prisons on the planet for a crime he says he didn't commit.Get Barry's book No Tension here.

Zach Watson is a recovering manchild and is helping to educate couples about the mental load they put on their partners.ZACH'S LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/Check out his Relationship Consult here:https://stan.store/Zachthinkshare/Relationshipgoalsconsult

If you thought meditation was hard to do or was too "alternative", think again!Luke McLeod has "become one of Australia’s most popular thought leaders and practitioners in mindfulness and meditation," according to his website. "He specialises in helping others deal with anxiety, overwhelm and emotional distress through meditation in a comfortable and relatable manner."In our chat, Luke explains how easy it is to meditate (and gives examples of how to do it) and how he had a Julia Roberts Eat Pray Love moment!LUKE'S LINKS:https://www.lukemcleod.co/Buy his new book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/everyday-enlightenment-luke-mcleod/book/9780733650208.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/luke.mcleod/BROWN PARK LINKS:InstagramFacebookTik TokWebsiteShop Brown Park

Alexa Leary's story is one of pure survival. She cheated death in an horrific cycling injury which left her with  a traumatic brain injury and almost a zero chance of survival.Two-years later, she looks set to represent Australia at the Paralympics  in Paris!The fighting spirit inside of this 20-year-old Queenslander is extraordinary and one that has to be heard to be believed.ALEXA'S LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/alexa_learyhttps://www.instagram.com/alexaleary.trihttps://www.tiktok.com/@lexlearyhttps://www.instagram.com/moveforlexhttps://www.moveforlex.com/moveforlexBROWN PARK LINKS:InstagramFacebookTik TokWebsiteShop Brown Park

Australia fell in love with Reggie Bird when she took out the 3rd season of Big Brother back in 2003 (and again in 2022). The fish and chip shop owner from Tassie, soon after winning the first time around, revealed that she'd been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa – a rare degenerative eye disease that will eventually send her completely blind. Then, shortly after winning the second time around, she was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, which will also most likely make her completely deaf.In this chat, she discusses her early life dealing with a mother that battled severe mental illness, life in the spotlight, realty tv and how she needs to find a job!REGGIE'S LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/reggiebirdbbhttps://www.facebook.com/ReggieBirdBB/https://www.tiktok.com/@reggiebigbrotherBROWN PARK LINKS:InstagramFacebookTik TokWebsiteShop Brown Park