Open Up Podcast With Lachlan Samuel

This week we talk about the trauma that we've been through throughout our lives, and it not defining you as a person, or the way we live our lives.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet Rahul Seth, founder of Perth Active Depression Support Group, as he Opens Up about his battle with bi-polar, along with how the power of community has changed not only his life but also the lives of the members in his group!   Open Up:   lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes     Perth Active Depression Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/PerthADSG/

This week I read a poem I wrote about suicide and the inner conflict that goes on when you're contemplating it... along with the 1 lesson I've taken away from my journey, with the attempt, the self work & of course, with Open Up! If you take your life, Will it really make things right? You’re fulfilled inside while thinking of it, Assuming you’ll deny the world the burden you are, By putting yourself in a coffin, Your lifes finality, Unaware you’re inflicting only hurt and scars, Because in reality you’re loved beyond measure, So cut your tether, And quit listening to that voice inside, That gains pleasure from corrupting your mind, With its treasure chest of lies that you devour, To the point where you spend hours getting high, Off of planning how to die, You've got to fight, It tells you you’re worthless, Im telling you you’re not, It tells you they’d be better off without you, Im telling you you forgot, You forgot how much the people who love you really care, Because you’re isolated and haven't shared

This we week talk about self appreciation and why we should take the time to give ourselves some dap!   Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

This week we meet comedian Francis Cronin as he Opens Up about his military past and why he decided to walk 500 miles, sleeping rough, without shelter and how it impacted him mentally throughout his 40 day journey. Francis: https://www.facebook.com/glowpunk/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

This week we talk about ourselves, specifically when we talk smack & what that's really trying to tell us about the state that we're in mentally. I share my recent smack talking escapades, which won't make me the favourite among the people I admire most, but it's the truth, and it's something I wanted to own, so I can relinquish that part of me in relation to them.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

This week we meet Ryan Crawford as he Opens Up about his acceptance driven need to achieve and acquire, which earned him millions & how he eventually came back from losing it all.   Ryans shares the moments that changed his path, including ending up back in his childhood bedroom, reading “the power of intention", plant medicine journeys and time in isolation.    Open Up:   lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Free FB community: http://bit.ly/MakingMentalHealthMainstream   Public FB page: http://bit.ly/OpenUpPodcastFB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/   iTunes: http://bit.ly/openuppodcast-iTunes

This week we talk about tips, tools and tactics we use to pull ourselves from the depths of despair, along with the complacency that comes with finally reaching the surface for air. Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet Emily Strange as she Opens Up about her battles with bulimia, anxitey and depression as a teenager, as well as her recent decision to remove her breast impants.   Emilys story is one of self acceptance and self love. Accepting and loving yourself for who you truly are, so you arent dependant on the sometimes superficial love or acceptance of others.   Open Up:   lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we talk about the questions we ask of our lives and how it impacts us moving forward!  WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet Bryn Edwards, the host of WA REAL, the show bringing real and authentic stories, from the most inspiring people in Western Australia, as he Opens Up about the affair that ended his relationship. Bryn also opens up about what he learnt about himself, his actions, his patterns, and shares how he overcame the self loathing, to not only forgive himself, but most importantly, feel so content within himself, that he no longer needs to masquerade as something he's not.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we talk about the negative or toxic people in our lives, and how to go about handling them to ensure they don't impact your quality of life Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we speak to author, public speaker, former NRL player and former WBC junior welterweight world boxing champion, Joe Williams, as he opens up about his struggle with the enemy within, which began as a 13 year old.  Joes story is one of acceptance and reconnection. Accepting who we are and not only connecting to ourselves, but also our roots and traditions.  Find Joe here:  https://www.joewilliams.com.au Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we talk about why haters do what they do & how to handle them.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we talk about resolutions or any significant change we declare to make and the 2 questions you need to ask yourself to ensure your goals and your soul are truly aligned. Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet Australias strongest man & now, pro strongman, Rongo Keene, as he Opens Up about his childhood, and the prison sentence that cost him his first shot at going pro, as well as nearly costing him his marriage. Rongos story is one of acceptance, forgiveness and hard work. Accepting ourselves and our circumstances for what they are, forgiving ourselves and others and finally, working hard to create the life you want.    Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet content creator, Logan Dodds, as he Opens Up about losing his father to a brain aneurysm, as well as the pressures of being a content creator/social media influencer. Logans story is one of belief and optimism. Belief that everything happens for a reason and being optimistic about the future no matter what roadblocks arise.  Open Up:   lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Meaking Mental Health Mainstream: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we go over 4 steps to forgive yourself for you mistakes in 2018! Watch the video on our FB page! Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Making Mental Health Mainstream: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we meet Nathan Cassidy as he Opens Up about the struggle of growing up with ADD, the impact it had on his schooling, how he was perceived but most importantly, how it impacted his relationship with his mother.   Nathan also Opens Up about  losing his father as a teen and how that loss sent him on a downward spiral, leading to violence and alcoholism.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Making Mental Health Mainstream: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/

This week we talk about finding exogenous or external reinforcers of belief and how we can use them when all else fails, using them as counterpunches when life tries to knock us down.  Open Up: lachlan@openupgroup.com   Website: https://openuppodcast.com   Private story sharing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803807789936760/   Public FB page: https://www.facebook.com/openuppodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/open_up_podcast/