Christian O'Connell was one of the UK’s biggest radio stars, but threw it all in and moved his family to Australia to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 breakfast program. The author of No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show discusses his anxiety attacks, what went down at his first therapy session and why we need to lose the stigma around mental health (and how you can help).

If this episode triggers anything for you, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 131114. Or, find them here.  

WANT MORE FROM CHRISTIAN?

Find out more about his book, No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show (Allen & Unwin, $32.99),here. Or, follow him on Instagram, @mrchristianoconnell

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In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Christian O'Connell was one of the UK’s biggest radio stars, but threw it all in and moved his family to Australia to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 breakfast program. The author of No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show discusses his anxiety attacks, what went down at his first therapy session and why we need to lose the stigma around mental health (and how you can help).

If this episode triggers anything for you, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 131114. Or, find them here.  

WANT MORE FROM CHRISTIAN?

Find out more about his book, No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show (Allen & Unwin, $32.99),here. Or, follow him on Instagram, @mrchristianoconnell

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Extra Healthy-ish

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au 

How therapy transformed Christian O’Connell’s wellbeing

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