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A secondary school health teacher taking you through the topics that may have been skimmed over, considered inappropriate or flat out ignored. Allowing listeners to feel informed and empowered with reliable and unbiased health information.
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Hi!!!!! A small hiatus and we are back. Today I have Mil in the studio to chat all things teacher life, relationships and the importance of taking time for yourself. Mil is a sports fanatic (listen to her pod Shanked It here!!!) and tells us all about why sport is so bloody important to her and her life. We talk about young relationships and how im…
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Tooooooday we are chatting all things health and green spaces. I learnt so bloody much doing this episode. We talk about what defines a green space, why high quality green spaces are important AND all about how immersing ourselves in nature helps our health. I guarantee you'll go for a nature walk after you listen to this episode!!! More info: The …
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Jeez if you need a little self love boost and a big hit of inspiration - this is your episode. I have the wonderful Alice Harris on today to chat all things mental health, life balance and self love. Alice is part of the brains behind the social content you see on the Kic socials. We talk all about how she landed her job with the team at Kic, how s…
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Are you a bit of an emotional mess like I am? Do you cry when you're happy, sad and overwhelmed? SAME. After listening to this ep, you'll know exactly why that isn't such a bad thing! We talk all about the science of emotional tears. We talk about the types of tears, the structure of tears, why we cry and who cries more. Enjoy team! More info: Cryi…
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A bloody good one today team!! Today I have Tim in the studio. Tim is the co-owner of worldwide brand Bae Juice and an all round legend. Tim chats about his personal journey with mental health, how he juggles 100000 businesses he is involved in and talks all about having to be 'on'. Tim also shares an insane story from back when he was 19 years old…
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Hey team!!! Today's episode is all about regaining confidence and self-esteem. We talk through some definitions and then I take us through 4 ways that might help to gain confidence. Enjoy! More info: ReachOut - Building self confidence HealthLine - Stopping insecurity Butterfly Foundation - Self Esteem Contact: Email - thehealthclassesyoumissed@gma…
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Hellllllo my guys! Today I have the wonderful Em in the studio to have a chat about their mental health journey. Em is a youth worker and climbing enthusiast who thrives in helping others. Em is also non-binary and chats super openly to me about their journey towards self acceptance. We chat about support groups, running and the importance of findi…
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Heeeeello!!! Second episode of 2024 and you know it's gotta be about sun safety of some sort because it is IMPORTANT here in Aus. Today we're answering the question: What is melanoma? We chat a bit about the skin and then dive into what melanoma is, the subtypes, some stats (which will surprise you I promise) and we finish off with some risk factor…
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Hellllllo my guys welcome back to HYH 2024!!! So excited to kick off the year with Darcy Truin. Darcy is an absolute gem who so kindly said yes to coming on to chat about his experiences with bullying, anxiety and depression and learning to be resilient. Darcy is a mental health advocate, runs the youth conversation, is the year 12 school captain a…
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We're baaaack!! So stoked to be back in the studio to release the first episode of 2024. Today, we work through 8 of my 'ins' and discuss why each one is important to bring into your 2024 routine. The list includes no phone in the bedroom (hint: blue light), walking to wake up (hint: circadian rhythm) and space for silence (hint: improved concentra…
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Aaaaaand that is a wrap for HYH for 2023! Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in, and most importantly thank you to the 25 wonderful human beans who came and chatted with me in the studio. I love doing these episodes and I know you guys love them too. Let's go 2024!!! Snippets in order: Ali Heelan - A diagnosis can change a life Daniel O'Connor…
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Heyyyyyy my guys. Another flashback episode today but this one involves a bit of a life update at the start (skip to 6:30 if you just wanna learn the info). We are going over what vapes are, what they contain and why they are so addictive. Hope you learn something or relearn if you're back :-) Thanks for being here!! More info: Lung Foundation Aust…
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Today we have my beautiful cousin Steph in the studio! We chat all about her personal mental health journey, her experience working for Movember and how important it is to understand how to help people you love when they're just not doing too well. Steph is so open about her journey with depression and speaks about how important it is to seek help …
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Hi guys!!! A lil flashback episode today. This covid kween did not have the voice or the brain power to get a newbie out this week. Today we flashback to the episode 'Effects of MDMA' where I chat about how MDMA affects our brain. This has been one of the most popular episodes I've done. Hope this lil snippet refreshes your memory! Love yas xxx Mor…
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Mofffffy the absolute legend joins us in the studio today! Josh works at Producey/Clubby Sports and therefore is accustomed to the podcast thang. We chat all about Josh's wonderful relationship with his sister, his proudest moment and the gratitude he has for his family. We both spit out a lot of inspo quotes and Josh shares a recent story about se…
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Hellllllo team!!! First of all, I want to say a HUGE thanks to anyone and everyone who donated or sent messages of support for the marathon on the weekend. So grateful for everyone and all of YOU for tuning in and supporting me by being here every week. Today we are talking about runner's high. Is it endorphins? Is it endocannabinoids? Hint: you'll…
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We're baaaaack w/ another bloody good episode. Sean is here to chat all about what he does for his mental health. Sean grew up as a golf kid who graffitied and somehow turned every aspect of that into a career, working as a creative director, graphic designer AND co-host of a golf podcast. Sean opens up about the importance of becoming more vulnera…
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Hello everybodddddy! Second part of our two part series on the herpes virus. Today the wonderful Annaleise Easlea joined me to have an in depth discussion about herpes and mental health. Annaleise is doing an amazing job at breaking down the herpes stigma and increasing awareness and understanding about this very common skin condition. This was a s…
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Heyooooo team! What a wonderful episode. Trent is in the studio and when I say he is an absolute DELIGHT the words still don't seem like enough. Trent shares so much today about taking care of his mind through exercise, the importance of recognition, and his self-care Sunday routine. We talk about how overthinking and caring what other people think…
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Hi team! A requested episode today and one that I have been meaning to cover for a long time. This episode will be paired with an upcoming ep involving a guest who has been diagnosed with genital herpes. Today, we go through the facts. We talk about the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2, the symptoms involved and how to get treated. We also go thr…
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Hi!!! Today I have the wonderful Will Taylor in the studio. Will is an absolute delight. We talk about the importance of positive support systems and how good it is to exercise with mates. Will talks to me about how he decided to start making TikTok videos which has resulted in him becoming a well-known guy on social media, he even has a podcast no…
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Hey my guys! A great episode today. Tayla Williams joins me to talk all things netball and endo. Tayla is a player for the Adelaide Thunderbirds, a professional netball team. We talk all about how Tayla became an elite sportsperson, how she juggled school/uni with this career and the importance of fuelling your body for exercise. We also chat at le…
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A special Sunday episode! Today is Father's Day. I thought it would be fitting to drag my Dad, Andrew, into the studio to have a chat about his views on mental health, how he stays mentally healthy and about a whole BUNCH of other stuff. Dad and I speak about the separation between him and my mum (and how this impacted him), how a month-long stint …
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Today I have Hayley in the studio!! Hayley is a neonatal nurse and an absolute angel on earth. We talk about how Hayley's job impacts her mental health and her experience growing up as an only child. This was a really special episode - thank you so much to Hayley for sharing! Hope you love it team. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found…
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Teaaaam! Big one today. I have got the most inspirational and motivational person walking planet earth on here to talk all about living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). You'll know what I mean by all of this after you listen. Brad is a keynote speaker, podcast host and all round bloody legend. He joined me today to talk about cystic fibrosis, a disorder …
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Meg is back!!! An OG HYH interviewee back for a studio record! This was a very fun one. We laugh, talk about some serious stuff and laugh again. Meg chats about her career and the insane progression she has made in 2 short years (and the imposter syndrome that came with it all), relationships she is grateful for and the benefits of a 4am wakeup. I …
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Hi team! Today we are diving into anabolic steroids; what they are, who uses them most and how they work. We talk about short and long-term side effects, as well as how they affect males and females individually. We also jump into a bit of info about TRT and SARMS. Thanks for learning w/ me!! Enjoy! More info: Steroids - Better Health Steroids - AD…
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Hellllllo my guys! Back with a fantastic HYH today with the wonderful Olivia Hardwick. Liv and I chat all about how she stays mentally healthy by taking time for herself, playing sport and taking antidepressants. We chat about how amazing community sport can be, not only for physical health but for social and mental health too. It's bloody good to …
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Hi everyone!! A NSQ episode today all about vitamins and minerals that can help our skin. This time of year has always been crazy for my skin so this one is super relevant for me. We learn all about what acne is, how you can use Vitamin A, how you can use Zinc and some other quick tips to help your skin. Make sure to like, follow or subscribe where…
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Scottttttty too hottttty is in the studio with me today! Scott is a bloody all round good guy and a great guest. We chat all about confidence, doing things despite judgement and making big calls in career. Scott opens up about a time his resilience was really tested and about how he feels like he's found his people here at Producey. I loved this on…
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Hi team!! A bloody goodie today. I have the wonderful, brilliant, fun Cam Hutchy joining me to talk all about his experience growing up as a gay man! Cam talks to me all about his coming out story, how he defines sex as a gay man and his top tips for those first timers. We also chat about sexual education in schools, what a 'top and bottom' are and…
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Team! Today we have the wonderful Lauren Read in the studio. Loz works as an app and automation designer AND a mindset and fitness coach. Loz talks about how she dealt with moving states on a bit of a whim and how being a part of the health and fitness industry had a positive and negative impact on her mental health. We talk about why she has an ic…
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Hi guys!! Exciting one today. I have Emma Pallant-Browne joining me for an interview. Emma is a 3 x world duathlon champ, a world aquathon champ, silver medalist in the Ironman World 70.3, 33 x Ironman triathlon podium placer and 18 x Ironman triathlon champ. WOWZAAAAAA. Emma is an absolute legend and talks all about how one photo has led to a huge…
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Today we have Adam in the studio. Adam is the co-owner of Producey Studios and the program manager of the mental health support program Tackle Your Feelings. We talk all about Adam's career progression and how he went from working in podiatry to where he is today. We also talk about how becoming a dad has changed the way he views the world and how …
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Hi team! Welcome back to another concussion based ep! You might notice a bit of a trend over the past 6 months. Today I'm chatting to Lydia Pingel. Lydia has been diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome or PCS. The episode starts with a little bit of information about my concussion story and why I am raising money for the Concussion Legacy Foundati…
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Today we have Mitch in the studio and boy, this is a jam-packed episode! We talk about how much routine has an impact on Mitch's mental health, the importance of a well-rounded diet and making time for your hobbies. We also chat about a wild accident that left Mitch with no where to go and how his resilience was tested when he had to help a loved o…
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Hey team, here's a flashback episode! Today we are going back in time to episode no. 1!!! The first ever episode! I always need to go back to re-learn certain topics and I thought this would be a great snippet to cover again. In this episode we learn about how THC affects the brain. We talk about the 3 core components of the endocannabinoid system …
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Today we have Josh Bromley-Lynch from the Unewsual Podcast here to have a chat! We cover it all in this episode. Josh chats about the beautiful friendships he has in his life and how important his support network is to staying mentally healthy. He opens up about his struggle with anxiety and how, with the support of his family, friends and professi…
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**Trigger warning: For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. For 24/7 crisis support regarding substance abuse, misuse or addiction, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Today we are learning all about crystal methamphetamine, otherwise known as ice. We talk about what ic…
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**Trigger warning: this episode has mentions of suicide and self harm. If you or someone you know needs help or support at anytime, contact LifeLife on 13 11 14 now. Today I have Ali in the studio to join me for a bit of a THCYM x HYH as we discuss all things ADHD. Ali was diagnosed at the age of 21 and we talk about how this impacted her growing u…
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We're back team!! A short and sharp No Stupid Questions episode today about pubic hair. We talk about what pubic hair is, the purpose of it, the risks involved in removing it AND whether or not no pubic hair really does make a person more hygienic. Make sure to like, follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. As always, thanks for being here! …
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Cass joins me in the studio for a short and sweet episode full of lots of good stuff - just like her! We talk about how staying organised helps her mental health, the key thing to do after leaving a long relationship and the importance of not giving up (even after 24 attempts)! The advice Cassie gives us for her 18 year old self is bloody good too.…
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Hi team! As you can see from the title, today is not the scheduled NSQ. In short, I will be taking a quick break over the Easter holidays/school holidays to regroup and sort some stuff out. Longtime listeners will know about my dog Neddo who struggled with Lymphoma for the past year. By the time this episode is released, I will have said a very har…
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Today we have Zach in the studio! Zach is an absolute legend and just an all round good egg. We cover SO MUCH in this episode. Zach speaks about the difficulty he has with opening up to people close to him and the way he has tackled with the idea that he can 'figure it out on his own'. We talk about the road less travelled and how Zach worked his w…
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Hey team! We're back with another solo learning episode. I learnt SO much researching this topic and I hope you guys learn just at much listening. Today we are talking about Image Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA). According to research from RMIT, 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-49 have experienced some form of IBSA in their lifetime (this is TOO MANY!). We lea…
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Today we have the wonderful Leigh in the studio! A fellow teacher friend and an all round bloody legend. The Saturday after this was recorded, Leigh packed up his life and headed to Adelaide to live with his long-term partner. We talk about how he's feeling about this big change, the (new and different) things he does for his mental health, and the…
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Heyoooooo! Back again for a short and quick NSQ episode where we answer a random health question together! Today we are talking all about Nangs; what they are, where they come from, the effects, and why they might not be so good for you and your health. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Ot…
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Today we have Jayden in the studio. Jayden is my cousin/not cousin who I have known since he was born! Now 20 years old, Jayden was one of those people who experienced harsh Melbourne lockdowns during his final years of schooling. We talk all about the effect this had on his mental health, the importance of having mates you can lean on and how grea…
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Teachers! This one's for you! Today I have Loz and Amanda in studio to talk all about Box Ed Australia; an active wellbeing program with an aim to promote physical activity, particularly in the sport of boxing. We chat all about the program, why boxing is so good for wellbeing, how boxing and breath work are connected and the stigma associated with…
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Today we have Mr. Wade Dekker joining me in the studio. Wade is a fellow teacher friend and an all round good guy (and when I say good, I mean good at everything). Wade talks all about his non-negotiables when it comes to his mental health, how his faith helps him to stay grounded and the strategies he uses to keep pushing forward after stressful e…
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