Mate to mate at 8

In this final episode of mate to mate at 8 for 2020, 100Words Cofounder, Craig Turton (Turts) and board member Matt Walton (Walts) reflect on the crazy year that was, the incredible line up of guests that have appeared on mate to mate at 8 throughout 2020, and the personal journey’s of their fellow board members, and themselves, throughout this challenging year.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with Ash Cremer-McMahon.

Ash has definitely faced far too many challenges in his relatively short life. From being bullied from grade 2, and all the way through his school to year 11; from being punched, kicked, bashed to verbal abuse and much more. This guy has endured a lot.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with AFL legend Anthony Rocca - a passionate and hard working person who is driven to help people develop and achieve their goals in football and in life.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with Graeme Alford, Author of Never Give Up.

In the 1970s, Graeme Alford was one of the country’s most successful and high flying barristers…..until he lost his way due to alcohol dependency and ended up in jail….not once, but on 3 separate occasions.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with motor racing driver John Bowe.

John is a nationally recognized character, a household name - certainly in motoring circles; he has a very high profile, possesses a warm and friendly nature and endeared himself from race fans to captains of Australian industry. As a driver he has amassed a record that will stand him in the record Australian Motorsport record books forever.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts’ catches up with owner and Kokoda Track trek leader Travis Hocart.

Travis is based in Perth, Western Australia, and has been leading treks over the Kokoda Track since 2011.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with Pete Lincoln. Pete is a husband and father, Paramedic, and works tirelessly to bring blokes together in the communities he works and lives in.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with Ed Smyth.

Ed Smyth was born and raised in Belfast - a fairly ‘normal’ childhood he thought- but it did happen to be during one of the most testing times the country has known - ‘The Troubles’. Having moved to Australia 5 years ago, life seemed rosy until a few months ago when things came crashing down.

In this, the 25th episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with Adrian Butera. Adrian is the Managing Director at Compton Green and a career agent and auctioneer.

Real estate has been Adrian’s passion since 1991. A natural storyteller, he was immediately attracted to the idea of becoming an auctioneer, a role he took to with gusto. He is also passionate about making a difference within the community.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts' catches up with Dr Alex West.

Dr Alexandra West is a clinical psychologist who is currently the senior Psychologist at Victoria Police, and has also worked at Richmond Football Club and lectured at ACU.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts’ catches up with great mate Andrew Millar.

Andrew has been in the corporate world for almost 25 years, but has never been able to settle into a role/career despite experiencing periods of career success. He has always felt like a fraud. Fast forward to now, Andrew has made some Epic changes in his life.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with legendary former Jockey Greg Hall, who rode Subzero to victory in the 1992 Melbourne Cup. But this is just one of many accolades from his extraordinary racing career.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts catches up with former AFL footballer and current CEO of the EJ Whitten Foundation, Nick Holland.

Nick played 179 senior games for the Hawthorn Football Club, winning the best and fairest in 2000, leading goal kicker in 97 & 2000 and was awarded the AFL Rising Star Award in 1995. He also represented South Australia in State of Origin and Australia in the International Rules Series.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Craig Turton (Turts) catches up with Grant Chisnall from Left of Boom.

On this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with former pro golfer Anthony Brown. Anthony is a dad to 2 boys, husband and Operations Manager at XGolf Surrey Hills.

He grew up in country Victoria - Morwell, Gippsland - right next to the golf course and this led him along the path to becoming a professional golfer for 12 years

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with Dan Cianci and talked about life, challenges and the shock of a cancer diagnosis.

Dan himself will tell you, ‘I’m just your everyday knockabout bloke’.

He's a 39 year old self employed tradesman. He's a husband and father to three beautiful kids. His family were just cruising our way through life until they had to learn how to fight.

He was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

On this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with the co-founder of Health Breaks, Adam Douglas, for a chat about mental health and what organisations can do to look after their staff and themselves.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts caught up with Mason Wood for another chat, and to find out more about life in the AFL Hub in Queensland.

Life in the Hub is pretty different for every person that’s there - some guys who are loving life, others who are missing family, and some who need a break from living, eating and breathing football 24/7.

On this episode of mate to mate at 8 Turts’ caught up with Australian former professional tennis player, Channel 9 personality and co-host of The First Serve, Sam Groth.

In this episode of mate to mate at 8, Turts’ chats to Australian former professional basketball player Mark Worthington.

At the end of his career, Mark (now realises) he was suffering from depression and anxiety. He moved to LA to coach, separated from his wife and as a result was living in a different country from his young kids.

Philip Robison has been in the Finance & Property Industry for the past 20 years. Rewind to September 2014 and after a visit to his doctor and a referral to a Urologist, Philip received the phone call from his Urologist and heard the words that would make any man shudder… “Mate You’ve Got a Tumour!!”

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.

In 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.

In 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’.

Dan’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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.