Many Australian’s love a great idol, and way back in 2007, Natalie Gauci was welcomed with open arms and hearts into Australia’s very own Idol machine. 10 years on, Natalie is joining me to share her incredible and largely untold journey - over 2 compelling weeks - she’s helping me support the notion that it really is OK to not be OK.

Watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPcws76PTU

https://www.facebook.com/natgofficiall/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2057168291184449/

https://www.natgofficial.com/

References:

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

When we think about body image problems, eating disorders, and food management issues, our minds typically, turn to matters concerning women. My guest, Dan Lewin, is an accomplished dietitian and founder of The Men's Health Dietitian, an amazing service, dedicated to supporting men with food, eating and body image concerns. He's speaking with me, about these often hidden and alarmingly dismissed men’s issues, disclosing his own long and difficult journey to self acceptance and better health. Dan will also share some insights and tools around his helping philosophy which is grounded in a weight neutral non-diet approach, supporting men to develop a positive relationship with food and body. Remember, "It's OK to not be OK".

References:

http://www.themenshealthdietitian.com/

https://www.facebook.com/themenshealthdietitian/

https://www.facebook.com/dan.lewin.7

Chase Goehring - Mirror / Lyrics (America's Got Talent)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVGNZhPSNFs

http://blokepedia.com/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

David Mann is best known as 3AW’s ‘Mann About Town’. He plays the part of roving reporter and radio personality and for four decades, contributed greatly to the outstanding success of 3AW, With a plethora of government, board and advisory positions to attend to, we were very lucky to nail down this "radio royal", for today's two hour special. I'm teaming up with 3WBC favourite, Ken Lyons, to keep you entertained with anecdotes, advice and reflections on David Mann's incredible career.

References:

https://www.facebook.com/ken.lyons.564

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/directors-management/2017/2/5/david-mann-oam

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Tomas Jajesnica believes that great people engagement, coupled with meditation can be an amazing contributor to the new business economy. Meditation is a productivity tool and a great vehicle for maximising success. He promotes the idea that, out of stillness comes inner calm, clarity, focus and energy to accomplish the best you. Tomas has taught meditation and engaged with more than 14 countries on the topic. He joined me to talking about his vision is to empower organisations to become more aware of how meditation can contribute to the success of people.

References:

https://www.facebook.com/tomas.jajesnica

https://www.facebook.com/MrMeditate/

http://mrmeditate.com/

http://www.imjustaman.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/imjustamanevent/

Talkhub Studios http://www.talkhub.com/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Born and bred in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Warren Davies was the son of small business owners and mentored by one of the best farmers in his district. He honed his skills and, by the age of 22, purchased his first farm. Hear his story and how Warren Davies life has demonstrated real Aussie Resilience, Persistence and Determination - making him 'The Unbreakable Farmer".

References:

http://www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/TheUnbreakableFarmer/

http://www.imjustaman.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/imjustamanevent/

Susan Cooper, General Manager of Entertainment Assist joined me to talk about their dedication to raising awareness around mental health in the Australian entertainment industry. Whilst the arts and entertainment sector brings an enormous amount of joy to Australians, recent research has identified that performers, technicians and other support workers experience an unusually high incidence of depression and anxiety that tragically contributes to our astronomical rates of suicide. Entertainment Assist are a national health promotion charity that strives for much needed change, commissioning research, advocating for workplace and educational transformation and identifying support pathways for those in distress.

References:

https://www.entertainmentassist.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentassist/

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/