Many of us go through life believing we’re the ones in control; that nothing is going to go terribly wrong if we do the right thing and look after ourselves. But sometimes, when we least expect it, life can be cruel and wildly unfair, reminding us of the fragility of our existence.

Everything was ticking along nicely for Kish, enjoying a night out with friends last October, when out of nowhere he started feeling overwhelmingly sick. Like anyone of us might, he brushed it off as food poisoning, but the reality was unfathomably more sinister…

Since his diagnosis, Kish has been through hell, enduring weeks in the ICU, gruelling chemo and needing to have his bowel totally removed.

Now he faces the daunting prospect of a bone marrow transplant to save his life; and despite everything he’s going through, he’s courageously campaigning to raise awareness and funding for the Leukaemia Foundation.

The Leukaemia Foundation encourages all Australians impacted by blood cancer, and those interested in finding out more, to go to bloodcancer.org.au where stories and resources will be shared during Blood Cancer Month in September.

You can donate to Kish's appeal here: https://gofund.me/41b3d3d2

This is Kish Modi’s story…

How much porn are you watching? And how much sex are you having?...
They're questions that'll get your guard up like nothing else; and although sex and porn are experienced by most people on Earth, when it comes to taking a frank look at our own sexual behaviour, many of us feel the pressure to minimise, exaggerate or avoid it altogether.

In this episode we're putting porn and sex addiction under the microscope; how to recognise if you've got a problem, the potential psychological damage it can do to you and others, and what can be done about it.

We also discuss stigma, secrecy and the ever evolving integration between A.I and real life.

Here to help us piece all this together is Dr Paula Hall, a psychosexual therapist specialising in helping people reclaim their lives from these addictions.

Paula’s published multiple books on the topic, and developed her own self-help recovery program, Pivotal Recovery, which is now available at pivotalrecovery.org

This is Dr Paula Hall...

Raising two daughters with his wife in a happy home, Warren Gunns never could’ve predicted the devastating chain of events that would befall his family.

His eldest, Maddie was 13 years old when she was sexually assaulted on a holiday, a trauma that led to a life-threatening eating disorder, which put pressure on her parents relationship.

Maddie had a special bond with her dad, who would’ve been 63 this August if he hadn’t taken his life…

Desperate to escape the pain, Maddie turned to meth to cope; with the drug sweeping her up in an addiction that nearly took everything.

This episode shows how the ripple effects of suicide can forever alter the lives of those left behind in ways you’d never expect.

In the face of soul crushing hardship, Maddie’s become a great mum, business owner, marathon runner, and a shining example that it’s never too late to turn your life around.

In May 2025, she’s running 21 half marathons in 21 days to mark the 10 year anniversary of her dad’s passing.

Partnering with The Outback Mind Foundation, Maddie’s ‘Steps 4 Strength’ campaign aims to raise 210k to fund community mental health initiatives and a documentary.

This is Maddie Mortimer’s story…

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You can support Maddie's cause here: https://donorbox.org/steps4strength

Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health is the award-winning volunteer video podcast dedicated to young men's mental health.
This life-changing 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 and informed.

Love, it's something we all want and need; something most of us are either trying to find or trying to hold on to...We feel love as an emotion, we love others as an action... we can be in love and fall out of love; it's life's most powerful mystery and we can't solve it alone!

Today's guest is Nicholas Purcell, a psychotherapist specialising in couples counselling.

Our conversation is about relationships, the good, the bad and the ugly...We cover what leads to relationship breakdown, what you can do to build a stronger connection with your partner, the key to long lasting love and much more.

This is Nicholas Purcell...

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You can find Nicholas here: https://www.nicholaspurcell.com.au/

Surrounded by violence and despair from the moment he was born, Luke’s childhood memories are riddled with pain and darkness… Sexually abused at the age of 5, and again at 14, confusion and fear became primary emotions as his life quickly spiraled in the fight for survival. Despite having his mother's enduring loved, Luke seemed destined for incarceration or early death; when everything changed… Becoming a Christian at the age of 18, Luke’s path took a miraculous turn, as he found purpose through religion and social work. Today, he’s the founder of Paylos Adventures, a mentoring business taking young people who’ve suffered hardship on life-changing adventures. This is Luke Wilson’s story…

For the past five years, this podcast has shared the stories of young men whose lives have been altered by mental health challenges and suicide. According to Lifeline, the ripple effect of each suicide death can be felt by up to 135 people connected to that person. Of those people, direct family members are the most significantly impacted. Today's guest brings us a sister's perspective on the tragedy of suicide. Natasha lost her brother Kristopher last year, leaving her and her family's lives forever changed. She's sharing her story to represent the voice of women left devastated by the suicide of men they love, and speak to those struggling to help someone close to them. This is Natasha Rofe story...

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