Welcome to Marnie Merrilees, High Performance Psychologist Podcast @MarnieMerrilees. Where we discuss psychology and psychological skills for high performance and everyday life.

In this episode, my guest 22 year old Charlie Sutherland, UK Ultra Runner shares his inspirational journey of self-belief and resilience, running from Melbourne to Sydney and then 700km in 7 days to help raise money and awareness for mens mental health and suicide awareness, charity MensMindsMatter.

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Marnie Merrilees, High Performance Psychologist introduces todays guest 22-year-old Charlie Sutherland, UK Ultra Runner who shares his inspirational journey of self-belief and resilience, running from Melbourne to Sydney and then 700km in 7 days to help raise money and awareness for mens mental health and suicide awareness, charity MensMindsMatter.

Main Discussion Topics.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Limiting beliefs.

Mental resilience.

Previous sports Kickboxing and Rugby.

Bullied at Primary School.

Dynamics & Psychological impact of bullying behaviour.

Regaining Confidence with Kick Boxing and BJJ.

Self-Awareness.

Importance of a Supportive Network.

Importance of Opening up and Sharing.

Catastrophising.

Coping with intrusive thoughts.

Shared Human Experience.

Male Suicide.

Relationship with Parents.

Melbourne to Sydney training schedule.

Relationship with brother.

Psychological Impact of Injury.

Depression.

Brother as an Inspiration.

Breaking Boundaries.

Chasing Dreams.

Mens Mental Health & Suicide Awareness.

Pushing Physical & Mental Limits.

Social Media -false perceptions.

Stress & Overthinking.

Life is a Rollercoaster.

Self-Control.

Authenticity.

Summary of key takeaways about mental resilience.

Closing comments from guest and host. Resources Mentioned.

Robert Greene quote ‘One does not recite poetry to a swordsman’.

People Mentioned.

Nedd Brockmann- Runner and ambassador for people experiencing homelessness.

Russ Cook - The first person ever to run the full length of Africa.

Cameron Hanes - Bowhunting athlete.

What to do in CRISIS.

If you are an individual and you have identified yourself at current risk of self-harm or suicide or having extremely risky thoughts. The next step is to utilise crisis numbers and help lines immediately if and when you feel triggered to self-harm or commit suicide. There are lots of services out there that are aimed and helping you through the trigger and calming you down from any difficult thoughts and or feelings.

In the UK you can call Samaritans on 116123 or text 'shout' on 85258 these are free, confidential, 24/7 crisis services.

Also, you have the option to call 999 or take yourself to A&E for more direct support or if the thoughts ever get too difficult for you.

Andys Man Club - Support Group for men ran by men.https://andysmanclub.co.uk