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There is a lot of stigma attached to depression and anxiety amongst aussie men, despite 1 in 5 battling these illnesses in their lifetime. In this episode, Ash talks through his mental health journey - starting from adjusting to life as a new dad, realising he had a problem, seeking professional help and maintaining his health.

A huge thanks to Ash for agreeing to share his story - we hope that it helps anyone out there who is also dealing with their own mental health journey.

If you're wanting to reach out for help, please speak to these fantastic organisations:
Lifeline. Call: 13 11 14 Available 24/7 
Suicide Call Back Service. Call: 1300 659 467 Available 24/7
Beyond Blue. Call: 1300 22 4636 Available 24/7

Ash and Matt will be joining thousands of runners at More Than A Run to help raise funds for Movember. You're able to challenge yourself in a 60km, 30km, or 10km distance that will take place on November 25. Sign up here!

Also, massive thanks to Lululemon for supporting us and the pod.

Follow @twodotingdads on Instagram here.

There is a lot of stigma attached to depression and anxiety amongst aussie men, despite 1 in 5 battling these illnesses in their lifetime. In this episode, Ash talks through his mental health journey - starting from adjusting to life as a new dad, realising he had a problem, seeking professional help and maintaining his health.
A huge thanks to Ash for agreeing to share his story - we hope that it helps anyone out there who is also dealing with their own mental health journey.
If you're wanting to reach out for help, please speak to these fantastic organisations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>. Call: 13 11 14 Available 24/7 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/">Suicide Call Back Service</a>. Call: 1300 659 467 Available 24/7</li>
<li><a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor">Beyond Blue</a>. Call: 1300 22 4636 Available 24/7</li>
</ul>
Ash and Matt will be joining thousands of runners at More Than A Run to help raise funds for Movember. You're able to challenge yourself in a 60km, 30km, or 10km distance that will take place on November 25. Sign up <a href="https://www.morethanarun.com.au/">here!</a>
Also, massive thanks to Lululemon for supporting us and the pod.
Follow @twodotingdads on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">here.</a>

Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.

Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

Depression & Anxiety - Breaking the stigma

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