In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts guest was founder of No Filter Friday, Darin Compt.
Darin Compt is a small business owner, founder of No Filter Friday, and busy single dad of 3 active kids. And as if he had any spare time, he also founded a special needs basketball training squad. While his life is full and rewarding, he has experienced a few low points in his life.
Read MoreIn this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with Chris Lytas, co-founder of Right Mate, for a raw and honest conversation about men’s mental health.
Read MoreIn this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with AFL legend Nathan Burke for a chat about life, footy and tools to support good mental health.
Read MoreThis week is Men’s Health Week (15-21 June) and to celebrate we are super excited to let you know that 100Words mate to mate is now a registered charity!
So what does this mean?
Read MoreIn this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with his great mate Andy Reid.
Andy is a Director and Auctioneer at Sold By Group, and has his own story about his 5 year journey down ‘mental health lane’.
Read MoreDan’s journey has been a challenging one. At the age of 19, with the world at his feet, Dan was involved in a horrific car accident that left him paralysed in hospital. Despite the physical impact of his injuries, the mental impact was much worse.
Read MoreIn this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with Michael Keating Kearney, an Irishman who - after moving to Australia and marrying an Aussie girl - decided a year in Antarctica was the next big challenge.
Read MoreIn episode 6 of mate to mate at 8, we were super excited to launch Mate to Mate Fit Club with Luke Nelson - Sports & Exercise Chiropractor.
Luke and Turts chatted a lot about exercise and the commitment it can take to aim for something big….and also how it’s important to find something sustainable to keep moving, fit and healthy throughout life.
Read MoreIn episode 5 of mate to mate at 8, Turt's caught up with Consultant Psychologist Lawrence Hayden, and Specialist Consultant Robyn.
Lawrence Hayden is a consultant who has chosen to provide consultant psychology services within a GP setting, supporting the use of the Mental Health Care Plan program with adult males.
Read MoreIn the fourth of our mate to mate at 8 series (Tuesday 5th May) Turts caught up with former Victorian Police Force member, and author Cameron Hardiman.
Read MoreTurts chats with Matthew Scafidi from Jellis Craig Mitcham about business, coronavirus and mental health.
Read MoreIn the second of our mate to mate at 8 series, Turts (Craig Turton) caught up with ultra-marathon open water swimmer and Movember and Beyond Blue Ambassador Luke Richards.
During his chat with Turts, Luke openly shared his journey living with mental illness, addiction and of his suicide attempts.
Read MoreTuesday 14th April was a pretty good day for us as we went online with our first event – #matetomateat8 - a chat between 100words founding member Craig Turton (Turts) and North Melbourne Footballer Mason Wood.
Read MoreWho would have thought a month ago that we would all be bunkered down in our homes, businesses all over Australia have closed – some permanently – and life as we knew it changed monumentally?
There’s not doubt that we are all adjusting to the current state of normal and learning to adapt, but for some this is so much more challenging than others.
Read MoreWe were humbled and grateful for the incredible support from sponsors and all those who attended this event. A great night where we raised more than $25,000 for men’s health.
Read MoreOn September 1 2019 we featured on Channel 7’s The House of Wellness for their father’s day special.
Read MoreCheck out this awesome trailer for the #menshealth #mensmentalhealth video ”Journey to me”
It's a story of the battle in the mind and coming out the other side.
Read MoreDo you feel like you’re in a funk? Feel like something needs to change? If you're like most people, you find comfort in routine….but the flip side of this is that routine can make you feel bored, and in some cases, hopeless. If you want to change your quality of life, here are six ways to start.
Read MoreOne in 5 Australians aged between 16-85 experience a mental illness in any given year. The most common of these mental illnesses being:
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use Disorder
It is quite common for these mental illnesses to occur in combination. In fact, of the 20% of Australians living with a mental illness, 11.5% have one disorder, and 8.5% are living with two or more disorders.
Men are at the greatest risk of suicide, but sadly are the least likely to seek help.
Read MoreOn the night of the 27th of June 2018, five Surrey Hills Primary School dads got together for a great meal and some cracking wines to talk about talking……. We were inspired by the global problem of increasing rates of suicide, particularly in men. Too many men are ‘toughing it out’, keeping their feelings to themselves and struggling in silence.
From that night they made a commitment to help their local community and other Dads and friends……….. and eventually 100WORDS was born. A similar story and some inspiration can be found at "Man Up".
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