NRL star turned Fox League host Braith Anasta joins me for an honest, wide-open conversation about footy, family, mental health and life after the game.

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• Losing his dad to suicide at 15
• Mental health
• NRL career highlights
• Who scared him the most in the game
• What he learned from the Johns brothers
• Dealing with controversy
• Fatherhood
• Transitioning post-retirement

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NRL star turned Fox League host Braith Anasta joins me for an honest, wide-open conversation about footy, family, mental health and life after the game.
We get into: &bull; Losing his dad to suicide at 15 &bull; Mental health &bull; NRL career highlights &bull; Who scared him the most in the game &bull; What he learned from the Johns brothers &bull; Dealing with controversy &bull; Fatherhood &bull; Transitioning post-retirement
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#230: Braith Anasta: Footy, Fatherhood & The Pain That Shaped Me

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Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple deployments in Afghanistan, including intense combat operations that tested the limits of human endurance.

In this profound conversation, Wales opens up about the psychological realities of combat, the bonds forged between soldiers under fire, and the complex moral terrain of modern warfare. He discusses the transition from military to civilian life, the systemic failures that prolonged the Afghanistan conflict, and his perspective on the controversial Ben Roberts-Smith case. Wales offers unflinching insights into fear management, the brotherhood of arms, and what ANZAC Day truly means to those who've served.

• The psychological impact of combat and managing fear under fire
• How military training prepares soldiers for high-stress combat situations
• The unique bonds formed between soldiers in the theatre
• Chain of command structure and leadership in combat zones
• Australia's handling of veteran affairs compared to other nations
• The systemic issues that prolonged the Afghanistan conflict
• Perspective on the Ben Roberts-Smith case and war crimes prosecutions

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Mark Wales is a former SAS soldier who served multiple deployments in Afghanistan, including intense combat operations that tested the limits of human endurance. In this profound conversation, Wales opens up about the psychological realities of combat, the bonds forged between soldiers under fire, and the complex moral terrain of modern warfare. He discusses the transition from military to civilian life, the systemic failures that prolonged the Afghanistan conflict, and his perspective on the controversial Ben Roberts-Smith case. Wales offers unflinching insights into fear management, the brotherhood of arms, and what ANZAC Day truly means to those who've served. &bull; The psychological impact of combat and managing fear under fire &bull; How military training prepares soldiers for high-stress combat situations &bull; The unique bonds formed between soldiers in the theatre &bull; Chain of command structure and leadership in combat zones &bull; Australia's handling of veteran affairs compared to other nations &bull; The systemic issues that prolonged the Afghanistan conflict &bull; Perspective on the Ben Roberts-Smith case and war crimes prosecutions
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SAS Veteran on Ben Roberts-Smith, ANZAC Day & the Truth About Afghanistan

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James Glissan is a criminal defence lawyer who has stood on both sides of the courtroom as a former police officer and prosecutor, giving him unique insight into how Australia's justice system actually works.

In this conversation, we examine the controversial Ben Roberts-Smith case and what it reveals about prosecutorial decisions, media influence, and the fundamental challenges facing our legal system. Glissan breaks down the critical differences between civil and criminal standards of proof, the complexities of war crimes prosecution, and why this case represents a significant test for Australia's justice system.

We also explore broader issues around democratic participation, government transparency, and why so many Australians feel disconnected from the systems meant to serve them.

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James Glissan is a criminal defence lawyer who has stood on both sides of the courtroom as a former police officer and prosecutor, giving him unique insight into how Australia's justice system actually works.
In this conversation, we examine the controversial Ben Roberts-Smith case and what it reveals about prosecutorial decisions, media influence, and the fundamental challenges facing our legal system. Glissan breaks down the critical differences between civil and criminal standards of proof, the complexities of war crimes prosecution, and why this case represents a significant test for Australia's justice system.
We also explore broader issues around democratic participation, government transparency, and why so many Australians feel disconnected from the systems meant to serve them.
You can subscribe to the free Mentored newsletter here: <a href="https://the-mentored-platform-pty-ltd.myklpages.com/l/WWJGc5">https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj</a>.
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Ben Roberts-Smith Arrest: Law Expert Reveals What’s Really Going On

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Hamish Blake is one half of Australia's most enduring comedy partnership and a creative force who's turned curiosity into a multi-decade career.

In this conversation, Hamish opens up about his Melbourne childhood, the mathematical thinking behind his comedy, and how boredom shaped his creativity. He reveals the inner workings of his partnership with Andy Lee, from their first meeting at Melbourne Uni to navigating success whilst maintaining their friendship.

We explore his transition from full-time broadcasting to prioritising fatherhood, his approach to screen time with his kids, and why he believes doing things "just for fun" sits high on the hierarchy of importance. We also spoke about:
• Growing up and the power of childhood boredom 
• The mathematical approach to comedy and creative problem-solving 
• Meeting Andy Lee and finding a catalyst for courage 
• Building a partnership that's survived decades in the spotlight 
• Choosing family time over career ambitions 
• The government mandated podcasting break explained 
• Why he refuses to make his parenting podcast commercial 
• Balancing marriage with Zoe Foster Blake's entrepreneurial drive 

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Hamish Blake is one half of Australia's most enduring comedy partnership and a creative force who's turned curiosity into a multi-decade career.
In this conversation, Hamish opens up about his Melbourne childhood, the mathematical thinking behind his comedy, and how boredom shaped his creativity. He reveals the inner workings of his partnership with Andy Lee, from their first meeting at Melbourne Uni to navigating success whilst maintaining their friendship.
We explore his transition from full-time broadcasting to prioritising fatherhood, his approach to screen time with his kids, and why he believes doing things "just for fun" sits high on the hierarchy of importance. We also spoke about: &bull; Growing up and the power of childhood boredom &bull; The mathematical approach to comedy and creative problem-solving &bull; Meeting Andy Lee and finding a catalyst for courage &bull; Building a partnership that's survived decades in the spotlight &bull; Choosing family time over career ambitions &bull; The government mandated podcasting break explained &bull; Why he refuses to make his parenting podcast commercial &bull; Balancing marriage with Zoe Foster Blake's entrepreneurial drive&nbsp;
You can subscribe to the free Mentored newsletter here:&nbsp;<a href="https://the-mentored-platform-pty-ltd.myklpages.com/l/WWJGc5">https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj</a>.
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Hamish Blake on What Matters Most in life, Kyle & Jackie O, & working with Andy Lee

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#230: Braith Anasta: Footy, Fatherhood & The Pain That Shaped Me

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