At The Awake and Aware, we are passionate about building a community and empowering each other to open up about our thoughts and feelings. We believe that everyone deserves a safe space to share their experiences and connect with others who may be going through similar struggles. Through our mental health support group, we provide a platform for individuals to share their stories and support one another in their journey towards healing.
Our podcast is dedicated to sharing incredible stories of strength and resilience from individuals who have overcome mental health challenges. We believe that by listening to these stories, we can break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and inspire others to seek help and support.
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Ep.14: Beyond the Surf: Cooper Chapman’s Journey to Mental Wellness
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Cooper Chapman, professional surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory, to explore his inspiring journey from chasing external validation to living with purpose.
We dive into Cooper’s upbringing, how the Olympics sparked his surfing career at just six years old, and the highs and lows of life as a professional surfer. Cooper opens up about the challenges of relying on external success for self-worth and how experiencing the devastating impact of suicides in his community drove him to create The Good Human Factory.
We also explore the transformative power of gratitude in Cooper’s life and how it’s become a cornerstone of his mission to empower others. This episode is packed with raw honesty, actionable insights, and a refreshing perspective on finding meaning beyond the surface. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling empowered to ride the waves of life with gratitude and purpose!
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16 Dec 2024
Ep.13: Beyond The Boy - A Man's Awakening
Benny Gorrell and host share a deeply personal conversation on healing, self-love, and navigating masculinity, shedding light on empathy, accountability, and creating a healthier dialogue.
2 Dec 2024
Ep.12: Mid Teen Turmoils With Ethan Hasler-Bail
Ethan Hasler-Bail shares raw, unfiltered insights into the adversity he's faced and overcome, highlighting the power of reconnecting, healing, and finding strength in life's struggles.
20 Nov 2024
Ep.11: From Prison To Purpose With Ben Lowe
Ben Lowe, a former high-level meth dealer, shares his powerful transformation from prison to purpose, inspiring others to break free from addiction and destructive cycles.
30 Oct 2024
Ep.10: How I Survived Reality TV With Jono Mccullough
In this powerful episode of The Awake and Aware Podcast, I sit down with Jono McCullough, a man whose life has been shaped by extraordinary highs and devastating lows. Losing his mum at a young age set Jono on a difficult path, leading to struggles with drugs, which only escalated during his time in the army. But through determination and grit, he not only overcame addiction but also built a successful business career. We dive into his rise from adversity, his journey of self-discovery, and his unexpected leap into reality TV on Married at First Sight, where he found himself at the center of a fabricated cheating scandal. Hear Jono’s raw story of resilience and how he's channeled his experiences to rebuild and inspire others, challenging the labels and judgments that society often imposes. Don’t miss this gripping conversation about personal growth, mental health, and the courage it takes to rewrite your narrative.
To follow Jono along his journey, follow him on Instagram @jono.mccullough
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24 Sept 2024
Ep.9: How Adversity Shaped My Life With Jack Saunders
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Saunders, a courageous voice who has navigated the tumultuous waters of loss and addiction. At a young age, Jack faced the unimaginable when he lost his sister, a tragedy that reshaped his life and sparked a struggle with grief that would follow him for years. As he grappled with his pain, he found himself drawn into the world of gambling, seeking solace in a risky escape that soon spiraled into addiction.
Jack opens up about his mental health journey, sharing raw insights into the battles he fought in silence. Through his story, we explore the complexities of grief, the allure of gambling, and the importance of seeking help. Jack's journey is one of resilience, showcasing how he learned to confront his demons and emerge stronger on the other side.
Tune in for an honest conversation about loss, the impact of addiction, and the power of healing through connection. Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or simply seek to understand the human experience, Jack's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
To keep up to date with Jack, follow his Instagram @jacksaundersau.
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2 Sept 2024
Ep.8: How My Life Changed With Tim Smith
On this Episode I sit down with Tim Smith, a reality star who faced a dark path prior to his time on the TV Series "Married At First Sight'. Today we discussed his troubled past overseas spending time in prison as a result of being involved in a drug smuggling ring from Canada to America in the early 2000's. Tim shares his story about his time behind bars when unfortunately, he lost his mother and brother during this period of his journey. Tim opened up about his Mental Health during these moments and shared what he learnt along the way. Today Tim is a massive Men's Mental Health advocate and is doing admirable things in the community. This Episode was by far one of my favorites and I know you will enjoy this one.
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27 Jul 2024
Ep.7: I Help Dreams Come True Because I Was Stripped Of Mine With Alan Deriard
Today we are joined by Alan Deriard, the CEO of Australia's No.1 football Player Agency Elite Football Australia. On this Episode Alan opens up about his experience growing up as an athlete aswell as his negative experience whilst playing overseas where he was scammed by a company who baited him in under the impression, he would receive a professional contract with a European team. Alan and his father have now dedicated their life to making the dreams of aspiring footballers come true all over the world.
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29 Jun 2024
Ep.6: From A-List To Middle Class With Beau Brooks
On this Episode we sit down with Beau Brooks, a member of the group "Janoskians" who shot to fame some years ago by releasing prank videos along with diving into the music scene. This group when in their prime, travelled the world with A-List Celebrities performing shows and made a bigger name for themselves when they starred in Hollywood movies. Unfortunately upon their return to Australia, things went south and they broke up involoving drug addiction and alcohisom. Beau has now reached 14 months sober and is inspiring those around him through his social media to be better and to do better.
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9 Jun 2024
Ep.5: Navigating Towards Responsibility As A Man With Slade Hoare
On this episode we are welcomed by guest, Slade Hoare as he takes us through his experience with Alcoholism and depression along with my views on the current Sexual Assault crisis among our women in this country as well as the continual rise in Men's Suicide. Slade spoke openly about his experiences and what he had to do in order to take responsibility as a man to readjust his sails and change his direction in life. Slade is now a men's coach who travels and facilitates men's retreats to help level up males who want to take direction in their life and overcome their own adversity.
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31 Mar 2024
Ep.4: Understanding Mental Illness With Dr. Laura Nation
Today we are joined by Dr. Laura Nation who is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in the child and youth space. This Episode we navigated our conversation towards understanding the early stages of Mental Illness through many avenues and how we can understand behaviours rather then immediately categorise and ostracise. Laura speaks on her knowledge and shares common practices to how we can move forward and encourage positive shifts in the youth behavioural development and on the broad development as a society to shift the stigma surrounding mental health in males.
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25 Feb 2024
Ep.3: Changing Worlds With Dylan Dickson
On this Episode we welcome Dylan Dickson to talk about the life he used to live involving crime and heavy drug use. Today he stands 4 years crime free and has totally walked away from the life which suffocated him from a young age. He is now a successful triathlete and devotes his practices in life to self-development. Dylans story is nothing short of inspirational and it reinforces the notion that you can change your life at any given moment, it's just up to you.
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14 Jan 2024
Ep.2: Practicing The Embodiment Of The Outcome With Benny Gorrell
Joining me today on our 2nd episode of the Podcast we have Benny Gorrell who shares his story on his childhood and how he has navigated through some less favorable segments of his teens and into his early adulthood. Benny is a big figure in the breathwork space and is changing the lives of others through facilitating his own trauma release breathwork sessions to the wider community. On this episode Ben and I got exceptionally deep on many subjects ranging from childhood, mindset/perspective, sexual energy and even relationships. Discussing the importance of living your life with purpose and having that daily practice in your life to have the outcome you want in any field you're currently in. For anyone who is intrigued with Bennys story and wants to keep up with him through his socials feel free to find him on Instagram @benny_gorell. Please join us and support the podcast by sharing it around to the wider community, we're out here making a difference and just remember you are loved, and you are worthy of all the love you deserve.
Much love.
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7 Dec 2023
Beating The Unbeatable With Blair Meehan
Welcome to my first episode of the latest addition to the mental health community. My name is Lockie Welch and I am your host on The Awake and Aware podcast. It was an absolute pleasure to share my first episode with very close friend Blair Meehan. Throughout this year Blair has experienced some major curveballs and speaks openly about his experiences to where he has come out the other side in such a positive light. His story is inspiring and his words are beautiful. A reminder that everyone has a story and we all have something to share to this world.
To support the pod, make sure to check out our website and continue to follow this journey. I'm here to change the numbers and awaken the minds of our community in order to shift the numbers to suicide.
Much love.
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