Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself have an open discussion on where we are at with our form around self awareness and habits.
Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop
Mounties Group
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Walk It Off
Mentoring Men
Mens Table
Stand by
CEO and founder of Shared Reading Chris Smith rejoins the MMHS for his 2nd show after a 6 year gap between drinks.
I’ve gotta say I really enjoyed this episode as much as any I’ve done to date. Pat Blacker (Stand By) co-hosts as the 3 of us dive into a really deep discussion around connection, imagination, creativity and as always without ego.
Big thanks to both Chris and Pat.
The MMHS would like to thank
Cortado Coffee Shop
Mounties Group
Ilanas delicious Skin Food
Walk It Off
Mens Table
Mentoring Men
Stride
Radio Blue Mountains
Guest David Newton founder and creator of The Journeyman Collective joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for a chat around bringing fellas together through strength, conditioning in both physical and MH ways.
Every Sunday morning from 8am at Dukes Oval, Emu Plains, David offers free boxing classes which brings fellas of all ages and walks of life together.
MMHS would like to thank everyone who has been a part of the past 200 episodes and make special mention to my late mate Boudi Maassen who was a part of 100 shows.
Big thanks to
Mounties Group
Cortado Coffee Shop
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Mens Table
Mentoring Men
Walk It Off
Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I are joined by a late call up for local Paramedic Christian Mortensen to chat around around the positives of lessons, mistakes and a general off the cuff discussion.
On behalf of the MMHS we would like to dedicate this episode to my good friend Eleni Psillakis who recently lost her brother Mercury in a shark attack at Dee Why Beach.
Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop
Mounties Group
Walk It Off
Mentoring Men
Mens Table.
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I talk all things community in this episode including some of the many wonderful organisations that are there for us as men and women. Including Walk It Off
Mens Table
Mentoring Men
Stand By
Stride
MYST
Journey Man
to name a few.
Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Mounties Group
Million Podcasts
Feedspot
Join me next week with 2 time boxing world champ Billy Dib
Chief Inspector Garry Sims joins me as co-host as we chat to Fireman Mike who is about to take on a gruesome 100 mile run through some tough terrain on 3rd October to help raise awareness and support for our first responders. Email Mike at
musclepeace@yahoo.com.au
Big thx to Cortado Coffee Shop
Mounties Group
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Million Podcasts
Feedspot
The following content may be distressing for some listeners
In this episode Pat and I get to sit down and unpack an incredible story from an incredible man, John Comerford.
John, a survivor of SA at the age of 11, shares his deeply personal story, and how he has managed to overcome such a confronting and traumatic childhood.
Strap yourselves in on this one guys, it’s right up there with the best of them.
You can get a copy of John’s book “Tarzan Loves Jane” through Amazon.
As always big thanks to Radio Blue Mountains
The Journeyman Collective
Feedspot
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
0404-077-666
This episode begins with an important Blue Mountains community announcement by Paramedic Christian Mortensen, that may be distressing for some listeners.
I am joined by Pat Blacker from Standby - Support Post Suicide, and Paramedic Christian Mortensen, to discuss a topic Pat and I had discussed during the week before the show. Basically, when we're not feeling 100%, what's the best thing to do? Admit that you're not feeling great and cancel family events, work, appointments, or turn up and "turn it up" while you're there?
Big thanks to Cortado's Coffee Shop, Walk It Off, Mountie's Group, the Men's Table and Ilana's Delicious Skin Food.
We're on Facebook
Email me on brad_spillane@yahoo.com.au
Brad Spillane
Owner and Host of the Men's Mental Health Show, based in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
"Foundation House"
CEO David Atkin and psychotherapist Alex Calliris from Foundation House rehabilitation facility join me in this episode around discussing the benefits, challenges and what exactly is it all about.
Foundation House is an NGO rehab facility backed by the construction industry aimed helping those with addiction, mood and anxiety issues.
As always big thanks to Mounties Group
Cortado Coffee Shop
Ilana's delicious skin food
“Say it in the living years”
Pat Blacker (Stand By) and I chat about the recent passing of my uncle David. I thought it’d be a good idea to have a chat around grief, loss and regulation of the process. I decided it’s a good idea to write to the people that matter to me most and say how I felt about them.
Enjoy
Big thx to Cortado coffee Shop Lawson
Mounties Group
Police Legacy
Snr Cnst James Ghata joins Chief Insp Garry Sims and myself to raise awareness around Police Legacy.
James is a very generous, kind and determined man and is about to tackle the most brutal of walks and take on the Grose Valley Walk here in the Blue Mountains. There are no tracks, no signposts, with the country designated as wilderness.
James is raising funds for NSW Police Legacy, the charity that supports police and their families in times of need.
For more info go to Mens Mental Health Facebook page
Go here to donate
Big Thanks to
Cortado Coffee Shop
Mounties Group
Walk It Off
Mens Table
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Singer/Songwriter Carl Hemmings aka The Greater Tapestry joins Pat and I to discuss matters around improving your passion, creativity and purpose. Carls a spiritual man who finds solace and grace through song writing and believes it’s helped him in his own becoming.
Check out some of Carls work through Spotify under "The Greater Tapestry"
As always big thx to Mounties Group
Cortado Coffee Shop
Walk It Off
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Local photographer & Chief Inspector of Katoomba police Garry Sims joins ECU Paramedic and pilot Christian (Muz) Mortensen and myself for a really balanced chat around connection, finding your passion and everyday life as a first responder. It’s a marvellous show with great continuity and content.
Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop in Lawson
Mounties Group
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Walk It Off
Mens Table
Mentoring Men.
If you have a story you’d like to share why not reach out and give me a buzz and if you’re up for it join me and The Munster for a chat.
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
0404-077-666
http://www.mensmentalhealthshow.com
Spillo ❤️🙏🤙🐾
The Honourable Rose Jackson of the NSW Labour Party and Minister of Housing, Water, Homelessness, Youth and Mental Health, joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for an up to date chat around the current status of funding, support, awareness etc.
Rose speaks candidly about her personal life as well as the many positive changes and developments over the past 2 years and what we have to look forward to for the future around MH.
Rose opens up about being a mum, wife and the enormous responsibility of handling 5 portfolios within our State Government. She is the first politician to bring a Mens Mental Health forum to State Parliament House.
Her passion, determination and drive is infectious and inspiring. It's a massive honour to have Rose Jackson on the show, as the first State politician to join the MMHS.
Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts via The Mens Mental Health Show Facebook page/messenger pages.
Photo shows left to right, Rose Jackson, myself, Munster the dog, and Pat Blacker.
As always big thanks to Dale Hunt and Mounties Group
Cortado's Coffee Shop
Walk It Off
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food.
If you'd like to be a part of the show or would to show your support please email me at brad_spillane@yahoo.com.au
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
0404-077-666
Stride/Stand By
Josh Manzione of Stride (R) and Pat Blacker of Stand By (L) join me for a discussion of local support services within your area.
Offering one on one peer support and creating a safe space for us each to open up and know it's ok to not be ok.
Big thanks to Mounties Group
Cortado's Coffee Shop
Ilanas Delicious Skin Food
Walk It Off
Mens Table
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
0404-077-666
Join Pat Blacker (Stand By), Reuben Elstubb ( MYST) and myself as we unpack topics like Blame, self compassion, boundaries and learning to say NO!
I really enjoyed the chat with both Pat and Reuben and I’m sure you’ll agree with me in saying it was good.
Big thanks to Cortado’s Coffee shop in Lawson, Mounties Group, Walk It Off, Ilana's Delicious Skin Food & Mens Table
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
0404-077-66
Photo shows Pat on left, Reuben on right.
22 04 2025
Shane (Mr Altruism) Muller and I unpack the importance of self awareness, generosity, gratitude and forming and support base for “your Village”
As always huge thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop, Mounties Group, Mens Table, Walk It Off, Mentoring Men.
We only and always do face to face interviews in the studio in Katoomba located in The Blue Mountains of Sydney.
Thanks everyone.
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
+ 404-077-666
In this episode Pat Blacker from Standby and I go head first into a lengthy and deep discussion around diagnosis of cancer, family, altruism, coping skills and the pure courage and strength that this wonderful man Greg Farmilo has.
Greg has stage 4 Prostate Cancer. He was diagnosed back in 2021. It’s the final episode that follows the previous 2 in support for the upcoming Big Blue BBQ being held on Thursday March 20th in Leura in the Blue Mountains, at the Fairmont Resort.
Please call Greg direct for your tickets now on 0427 833 851
As always massive shout out and thanks for their support, to Mounties Group and Cortado Coffee Shop Lawson
Bradley Spillane
Founder and Host
Men’s Mental Health Show
Photo L to R: Greg, Brad and Pat.
Lived Experience, Forgiveness and Matt Tonks
Terrific light hearted episode with the amazing talents of singer songwriter Matt Tonks, Pat Blacker from StanBy, and a quick drop in with Dins from Parke St Social.
Enjoy the show
Spillo
On episode 183 I am joined by local singer songwriter Ant Mann and Pat Blacker from StandBy – Support After Suicide.
In the absence of the unwell Greg Farmilo, we discuss the upcoming Big Blue BBQ proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). The inaugural Big Blue BBQ is a unique two-day event being held at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, on Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of March 2025.
Also on this episode a general discussion including quitting smoking and a general check-in. A light hearted episode with some amazing songs from The Antman.
Spillo.
