Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health

By: Cal MacPherson
  • Summary

  • Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the award-winning volunteer podcast dedicated to young men's mental health. This life-changing archive of lived experience exists to share authentic stories of hardship, resilience and recovery, told by men under 40 and their loved ones from all walks of life; proving that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone! Jump in and let host, Cal MacPherson guide you on a journey that goes right to the heart of being human, with relatable guests who will leave you feeling inspired and informed.
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Episodes
  • Accepting I'm on the Spectrum | Callum Reid
    Sep 10 2024

    Most of us have had times in our lives when we’ve felt like we don’t fit in, but what if you always felt out of place no matter where you are? That’s the reality for many people on the Autism Spectrum, who are known as 'neurodivergent' a name given to those whose brain processes information in a way that’s different to the majority.


    At 28, Callum Reid is only now accepting the reality of living life as someone who’s not neurotypical. It’s taken a lifetime of self-torment, trying to force a square peg in a round hole, for him to realise everything that’s great about being just the way he is.


    He works a 9 to 5, but his true passion is producing electronic music under the name ‘Lezen’.

    This is Callum Reid…

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    49 mins
  • Taming My OCD | Matt Forrester
    Sep 2 2024

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often misunderstood. We commonly think of OCD as a need to keep things in order or being a germaphobe, but the reality can be far more life altering.


    Matt’s experience of OCD was coloured by a constant barrage of intrusive thoughts so intense that it drove him to make an attempt on his life. It was the peak of the crescendo in his story, but thankfully not the climax.

    It's been a hard road for Matt since that dark day in 2020, but he's come a long way thanks to therapy, his fiancé and the coping strategies he’s put into practice.

    Now he’s earned himself a psychology degree and he’s on a mission to help people.

    This is Matt Forrester...



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    35 mins
  • Mental Health in Footy | Tom Jonas
    Aug 26 2024

    Countless young Aussies grow up playing sport, dreaming of life as a professional athlete.

    Making a career out of playing the game you love sounds perfect; but as Tom Jonas will tell you, there’s more to it than meets the eye.

    The former Port Adelaide captain's 13 season AFL career came to an end in 2023 after a rollercoaster year of inner turmoil. Tom's had to come to terms with hanging up the boots, and figure out how to evolve after footy.

    We chat about the AFL's ongoing shift in mental health culture and the broader impact of players showing vulnerability. Plus, Tom gives his insight on managing the mental and emotional side of professional sport.

    This is Tom Jonas...

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    46 mins

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