Harden Up (And Other Unhelpful Advice)
Claim This Podcastby Melissa Harries and Thomas Pulleine
Podcast Overview
<p>A review of self help books and products from two completely different angles: the psychologist and the ex-infantry soldier. </p><p><br></p><p>Melissa Harries is a masters qualified registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working with people under stress including the military, emergency services and the NRL. She has a practice in Newcastle NSW where she helps both individuals and workplaces to build resilience. </p><p><br></p><p>Tommy Pulleine is a mental health trainer who served as an Infantry soldier for 17 years including deployments to Iraq, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. Tommy has experience as a mental health instructor for TAFE NSW, Open Arms and Mindset Training. He is passionate about peer led interventions for workplaces and community groups that de-institutionalise mental health support. </p><p><br></p><p>Book smart meets street smart. They dont always agree on what is helpful, but then thats what makes the discussion interesting. </p>
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Ep 9: Reviewing the The Resilience Shield by Dan Pronk, Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis
Send us Fan Mail Tommy and Mel step through the Resilience Shield and its usefulness with both the veteran and civilian community. This book is not for those who want an easy read but its also nice to find a book that trusts the reader enough to not dumb things down. Access the Resilience Shield assessment here.
May 4, 2026
Ep 8: Reviewing Mental Health First Aid
Send us Fan Mail Tommy and Mel review Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) a certified course that Tommy delivers for Mindset Training. This 2 day workshop is often ran by workplaces who want to improve mental health but does it do that? Pros and cons of the course, and how to make the most of it from a workplace perspective are discussed. Check out more information at https://mindsettraining.com.au/
March 30, 2026
Ep 7: Reviewing The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg
Send us Fan Mail This is the first in our Reviewing Resilience series and coming in hot with Hugh Van Cuylenburg's The Resilience Project which has been a popular program for schools in NSW as well as the NRL. The dual factor model of mental health that explains the difference between mental illness and wellbeing/resilience/positive mental health can be found here: https://mindsettraining.com.au/resources/ Have you participated in the Resilience Project at your school or workplace? What...
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- What is Harden Up (And Other Unhelpful Advice)?
<p>A review of self help books and products from two completely different angles: the psychologist and the ex-infantry soldier. </p><p><br></p><p>Melissa Harries is a masters qualified registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working with people under stress including the military, emergency services and the NRL. She has a practice in Newcastle NSW where she helps both individuals and workplaces to build resilience. </p><p><br></p><p>Tommy Pulleine is a mental health trainer who served as an Infantry soldier for 17 years including deployments to Iraq, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. Tommy has experience as a mental health instructor for TAFE NSW, Open Arms and Mindset Training. He is passionate about peer led interventions for workplaces and community groups that de-institutionalise mental health support. </p><p><br></p><p>Book smart meets street smart. They dont always agree on what is helpful, but then thats what makes the discussion interesting. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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