Welcome to Episode 139 – Knowing Our Limits

Happy birthday to Mindful Men! Yes, this episode coincides with the 2nd birthday of our therapy services, the 1stbirthday of our Facebook Community, and also… 1 year sober for yours truly (yay I did it!).

To mark the occasion, we’re reflecting on what’s happening behind the scenes at Mindful Men – and more importantly – we talk about how knowing our limits can help us pivot from the path we’re on. Hitting the limit has been a theme of my therapy sessions of late (and my personal life), and so I wanted to give it some airtime to normalise the process of recognising when we need to pivot, and then being ok to pivot.

I’m also making a BIG announcement in this episode… so tune in, get mindful with me on our birthday… and spread the love by sharing with a mate!

In this episode, I share:

• The definition of insanity
• Knowing our limits
• Why pivoting is good for us
• A BIG announcement

Key Quotes:

“I got into small business to be more present as a husband and father, but I've been working way too much”

“when it's your own family, it becomes very difficult. And so that got me thinking, okay, what's got to change?”

“I need to take my foot off the gas. I need to pivot.”

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 138 – Going Loco with Georgia and Amanda

Discussions about mental health can be heavy, draining, challenging and outright depressing. And this is why so many people shy away from them. But they can also be insightful, uplifting and even… funny! In fact humour is a great way to engage with mental health discussions because it lifts the mood on issues that can be weighing us down.

And this is exactly what Georgia and Amanda do with The Going Loco Podcast. Georgia and Amanda are two mates on a mission – talking about all the funny and fucked up things about living with mental health conditions. Georgia (Bipolar 1) and Amanda (Depression) combine humour and humility with deep discussions about the messed up world that mental health challenges bring… and this discussion came at the right moment for me!

As someone who talks mental health every single day, it was refreshing to sit back and crack a few jokes about the loco within my mind. So grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and let’s get loco!

In this episode, Georgia and Amanda share:

• Understanding Bipolar Disorder
• Depression and Personal Experiences
• Suicide and Mental Health Conversations
• Humour in Mental Health Discussions
• Humour as a Coping Mechanism
• Family Dynamics and Mental Health
• The Going Loco Podcast

Key Quotes:

“It is super hard to watch the disassociation and the depression. Because like when you're flat, you know, like you can see the tumbleweeds.”

“So many men suffer in silence and I feel like they [don’t] always have a space to go to speak”

“I have this mental health condition. I have to take meds. It's not optional”

Connect with Georgia and Amanda

Podcast: https://www.goinglocopodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goinglocopodcast/

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 137 – Surviving Stage 3 Cancer with Savio P. Clemente

Our mindset determines how we cope when facing adversity. Some of us get stuck in the negativity, whilst others rise up to the challenge… and this week’s guest on The Mindful Men Podcast shows us exactly how he rose to the challenge of a stage 3 blood cancer diagnosis.

Savio P. Clemente is a TEDx Speaker, Journalist, Coach, and Author and stage 3 blood cancer survivor. He shares his journey, including the power of positive mindset and how he now uses his pain for purpose.

In this episode, Savio emphasizes the significance of self-compassion, self-forgiveness, and harnessing wisdom to navigate the challenges of cancer treatment and recovery. He also explores the post-cancer experience and the sense of loneliness that often accompanies survivorship. Join us as we dive deep into this challenging topic, and draw inspiration from Savio to unleash your full potential.

In this episode, Savio shares:

· His blood cancer journey.

· How the mind-body connection helps to manage cancer diagnosis and treatment.

· The impact of loneliness in the healing journey.

· Why healing does not always occur in the ways we expect.

· How embracing our experiences can help us find purpose in adversity.

· How hope and resilience are interconnected, and how gratitude improves resilience.

Key Quotes:

"To know thyself is to heal thyself."

“What I was fearful of is that, I fucked up. Like, I screwed something up. I didn't live up to my potential.”

“The more that you can create beauty within the internal, the more that it shines through.”

Connect with Savio

Website: https://www.saviopclemente.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehumanresolve

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanresolve/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saviopclemente

TedX: https://youtu.be/J-DHtD2n0qo?si=EQXYUFQb319lk1wI

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

Stay Mindful, Simon