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2 guys trying to navigate the minefield of mental health and depression. Between the two of them, Tommy and Shane have over a decade of experience in the military and emergency services. Join them as they discuss the personal issues they have encountered from their experiences and talk to others that shed some light on the issues surrounding mental health. Who says mental health has to be depressing?
Episodes
Oct 10, 2019
Oct 10, 2019
1hr 39 min
Michael Handley is the founder and owner of REDSIX and the creator of the Redsix App. The boys talk to Mike about his time in the army, his deployments, dealing with PTSD.
You can find the REDSIX App at - https://www.redsix.com.au/
OR
Search SIX* in your Apple or Android Store.
Sep 26, 2019
Sep 26, 2019
45 min
Tommy and Shane discuss the new Australian war film Danger Close, Shane returning to fighting fit status, the main stressors for first responders and the boys stumble their way through social media in Madison's abscence!
Aug 15, 2019
Aug 15, 2019
52 min
One house move and new studio later, they are back! Tommy and Shane catch up and finally get around to answering listener questions. How helpful were they? Not very but by god did they laugh trying!
Jun 6, 2019
Jun 6, 2019
1hr 3 min
Tommy and Shane have both found themselves in the media, had a quiet ANZAC Day and share how they are tracking with their mental health. They try to answer some listener questions in their new segment and Shane’s partner joins them for a female perspective on being an army spouse.
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
1hr 13 min
The boys chat with Stewart Locke from War Fighter Coffee and Scorpion Projects about coffee, army life, business and all things viking!
Apr 21, 2019
Apr 21, 2019
2hr 6 min
Tommy and Shane chat to Shaun Barry from @extra_specialists about his career in the military and the founding of Extra Specialists.
Extra Specialists:
Utilizing skilled #veterans and #firstresponders in the entertainment industry🇦🇺🎬#extraspecialists #veteranmovement #yearoftheveteran #veteransinfilm
www.extraspecialists.com/register
This ones a pearler!
Apr 9, 2019
Apr 9, 2019
1hr 44 min
Tommy and Shane chat with Shaun O'Gorman from The Strong Life Project. Shaun talks about his time as a Queensland Police officer and overcoming suicide and depression.
Big thanks to Shaun O'Gorman for coming on the show. You can find more of Shaun as well as his book below.
http://www.thestronglifeproject.com/about-us/
http://www.shaunogorman.com/
Apr 5, 2019
Apr 5, 2019
36 min
Tommy goes back to work after 5 weeks on leave and Shane talks about trying to give up drinking.
Mar 4, 2019
Mar 4, 2019
1hr 9 min
Tommy and Shane talk to Flynn Graham about dealing with depression from an early age and how he has turned a passion into a budding business.
Feb 11, 2019
Feb 11, 2019
1hr 8 min
Shane and Tommy talk with Lindsay about transitioning from army life to the ambulance service.
Below is a link to the DVA website containing information about the White Card.
https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/dva-health-cards
Eligible transitioning members of the ADF will be automatically provided a White Card for NLHC mental health treatment upon transitioning to civilian life. Clients who receive a White Card for this purpose are not required to make a claim for NLHC mental health treatment in order to receive treatment.
The card also entitles the holder to transport related to treatment of their accepted condition and access to the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.