Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the award-winning podcast dedicated to young men's mental health.
This 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.
Dave was first on the show back in 2020, when he shared the story of getting himself back on track after his life completely unraveled.
Sexually abused as a boy, Dave carried that immense trauma in silence, constructing an identity he thought would protect him, while also struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.
It led to substance abuse, drug addiction, psychosis and almost cost Dave his life.
In the years since our last conversation, he’s been dedicated to helping people through their darkest moments — spending six years volunteering with Lifeline before becoming a professional crisis supporter, as well as using his own experience to support other male survivors of childhood abuse.
Now older and wiser, Dave's confronted with new challenges and still battling old demons.
After years focused on being their for everyone else, he’s learning how to slow down, lead a life of self-love, and finally let the right people in.
This is Dave Oliver...
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Lifeline - 13 11 14
https://samsn.org.au/
3 Sept 2026
Backing Yourself Through Cancer
At 20 years old, Xavier was a fit and healthy footy player, with no reason to think the back pain he’d been experiencing was anything serious.
After months dealing with chronic pain, scans revealed multiple tumours in Xav's spine. He was hit with the shock diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and in an instant life veered dramatically off course.
Footy and Uni were replaced with chemo and spinal surgery, and while Xav put on a brave face, depression and an identity crisis were raging internally.
Now in remission, Xav's cancer journey has flipped his perspective on mental health and taught him that the harden up mentality will only get you so far.
This is Xavier Saviane...
13 Aug 2026
How Do You Live Through Unthinkable Loss?
From 2025 to 2026, Justine has lost two brothers to suicide.
While her younger brother, Glen, struggled with addiction and his mental health for a long time, her eldest brother, Rowan, never showed any obvious warning signs. Even after losing Glen and becoming an outspoken mental health advocate, Justine had no idea how much Rowan was struggling.
She has her own lived experience of that struggle, having lived part of her life in addiction with suicidal thoughts of her own, before getting sober and rebuilding her life.
Now, while navigating immense grief, she's raising three children, running a successful business and turning her pain into action, with a mission to get more men talking about their mental health.
This is Justine Youl...
Who has been a guest on Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health
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Nigel Polak
Connor Tarrant
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John Doe
Tim Cook
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
338,296
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
56 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
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Quality
95
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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