Over the Fence Conversations
Over the Fence Conversations
Insightful conversations every month that dive deep into men's lived experience of suicide and mental health challenges! The casual, opportunistic chats that happen over the fence, so to speak, or between two passing neighbours, or colleagues over coffee, they're just as valid and important as an opportunity to connect and create support. This podcast is brought to you by Roses in the Ocean, the…Social links:
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Over the Fence Conversations with Danny Jeffery
We sit down with Danny Jeffery to 'have a chat' and explore the profound transition following his 35-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force, which included multiple deployments and his medical discharge in 2018. Danny opens up about the immense challenges of living with PTSD, Major Depressiv…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Steve Rothwell
Steve Rothwell is a writer and experimenter who lives on the waist-deep pasture country of the Atherton Tablelands, 65km southwest of Cairns, Far North Queensland. Originally hailing from Derbyshire, England, Steve migrated to Australia in '86 and set about exploring our remote tropical coastlines …
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Over the Fence Conversation with Nieves Murray
This month we are excited to be sharing time Nieves Murray, the driving force behind Suicide Prevention Australia since 2018. Nieves has led the national peak body’s transformation with an ambitious goal: a world without suicide. With a background in psychology, public health, and years on the men…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Steve Jones
Join us this month for an incredible conversation with Steve Jones, a man who's turned his profound lived experience with suicide into a powerful message of hope. Steve shares the pivotal moments that led him to the brink and the miraculous transformation that reshaped his life. Discover his insp…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Nathan Bolton
This month, we had the privilege of sitting down with Nathan Bolton, a former Special Operations Engineer who served two tours in Afghanistan. Nathan has faced life's toughest challenges both on and off the battlefield, including his own lived experience of suicide. In this raw and honest conversa…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Ryan Hassan
This month we are excited to be sharing some time with Ryan Hassan, co-founder and CEO at The Centre for Healing. Ryan suffered from anxiety for as long as he could remember and that manifested in many destructive patterns throughout his life, culminating in a hardcore drug addiction. A long jour…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Adriel Burley
Living with Purpose: A Conversation with Adriel Burley Join us for a candid and thought-provoking conversation with Adriel Burley, a North Queensland native with a wealth of life experiences. Having lived across Australia, Adriel's unique perspectives on suicide stem from his own lived experiences …
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Over the Fence Conversations with Tony Martin
Discover the extraordinary journey of Tony Martin as he shares his personal battles and ultimate triumphs. From the depths of adversity to becoming a beacon of hope, Tony's story is one of incredible resilience. Learn about his influential career, including his leadership roles at the Qantas Founda…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Glenn Cotter
This month we are excited to be sharing time with Glenn Cotter. Glenn has many amazing insights that stem from his life and lived experience of suicide. In this episode Glenn shares the power of connection that comes from true listening and focusing on giving people space to hear their own thoughts…
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Over the Fence Conversations with Spoke to a Bloke
This month we welcome Scott and Paul from Spoke to a Bloke. Spoke to a Bloke started when their brother and mate sadly took his own life whilst going through some mental health issues. Unfortunately he felt he had no other option and much to their shock and disappointment, no one to talk to.
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