A Lot To Talk About

TRIGGER WARNING: This poddy contains conversation of suicide & extreme mental health challenges. If you are experiencing challenges with your mental health, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 & remember It's okay, not to be okay <3Connor Sahely is a 23 year old man from Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula.For most of his life, Connor ran from his challenges & hardship. Avoiding pain & suffering at all cost, until it found him & put him in a dark place. Reaching what he only describes as his "lowest of lows" Connor had contemplated & planned to commit suicide but wanted to leave the world with a final message. He planned to walk for 24 hours straight to raise fund & awareness for 'It's Okay, Not To Be Okay'. Completing the 111km walk gave him hope in himself again & it was the beginning of a quest to suffer in service of others & build the resilience or as he calls it 'body armour' required to deal with depression & life adversity he would continue to battle.Just 25 days out from his 3rd & potentially final charity challenge, Connor is attempting to do 3139 chin-ups in 24 hours to represent the number of lives lost in 2020 to suicide. Aiming to raise $20,000 for It's Okay, Not To Be Okay & remind those watching on that they are capable of amazing things when they sometimes can't see that in themselves.This conversation was powerful & it was an absolute honour to share Connor's story on the poddy.Be sure to follow Connor & I on socials (insta) @moodtomove (insta & tiktok) @bradleyjdryburgh & head to https://www.mycause.com.au/p/288091/moodtomove-3139-chinups-in-one-day?fbclid=PAAaZ8R0Yk6jThVLHpW2el7GnZ2wDaBd1EVtYmvzv1oK_7-CRRaRdoJNHreoc to support Connor's fundraising efforts.Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.  Missy Lancaster is one of Australia's biggest country music artists having amassed over 20 million streams as an artist & songwriter alongside 3 Golden Guitar & 2 CMC Country Music Awards nominations.   Missy's career began on stage as a 15 year old in country town pubs before she was signed by an agent & flown over to Nashville, Tennessee.   The now 28 year old has developed most of her career at home in Australia. Writing, recording & performing on a relentless schedule that came to a screaming halt when covid shutdown the industry that had occupied her time & energy for a decade. As silence & solitude dawned on her, Missy had an eating disorder relapse & was forced to relive the battle & consequential pain of her earlier anorexia diagnosis.  Missy's willingness to be vulnerable & share the truth of her journey allowed us to create a beautiful conversation around: - The power of harnessing your pain artistically & using it to serve others.  - The importance of finding balance in the wake of your suffering & looking after your mental health as a musician. - Her eye opening trip to Uganda with International Needs Australia & the trauma of witnessing the brutal human sacrifice that takes place in some of these communities. - & much more.  Be sure to follow Missy & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @missylancastermusic @bradleyjdryburgh & head to https://www.ina.org.au/ to help fight against the injustice happening in Uganda & other third world regions.  Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.  Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missy Lancaster is one of Australia's biggest country music artists having amassed over 20 million streams as an artist & songwriter alongside 3 Golden Guitar & 2 CMC Country Music Awards nominations. Missy's career began on stage as a 15 year old in country town pubs before she was signed by an agent & flown over to Nashville, Tennessee. The now 28 year old has developed most of her career at home in Australia. Writing, recording & performing on a relentless schedule that came to a screaming halt when covid shutdown the industry that had occupied her time & energy for a decade. As silence & solitude dawned on her, Missy had an eating disorder relapse & was forced to relive the battle & consequential pain of her earlier anorexia diagnosis. Missy's willingness to be vulnerable & share the truth of her journey allowed us to create a beautiful conversation around:- The power of harnessing your pain artistically & using it to serve others. - The importance of finding balance in the wake of your suffering & looking after your mental health as a musician.- Her eye opening trip to Uganda with International Needs Australia & the trauma of witnessing the brutal human sacrifice that takes place in some of these communities.- & much more.Be sure to follow Missy & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @missylancastermusic @bradleyjdryburgh & head to https://www.ina.org.au/ to help fight against the injustice happening in Uganda & other third world regions.Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G'day g'day,I have taken an exciting new step in my career as a story teller & signed with a speaking agency. As I look forward to standing on stages across the country & one day, the world, I wanted to share some of the key elements I will touch on in my keynote sessions. These thoughts & theories are derived from the lessons I've been blessed to learn along the quest of my life thus far. A life full of adversity & what some considered impossible challenges that have made me the human being I am.Be sure to follow me on socials (insta & tiktok) @bradleyjdryburgh where I share daily content aligned with what you hear & see on this show & all the other areas of my life.Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.At the end of a decade long career at the Newcastle knights, Mark Hughes was not only praised for his ability as a rugby league player but he was commonly known as one of the nicest blokes to ever play the game. Marks retirement plans were to enjoy the life he & his wife Kirralee were building with their children before a shock diagnosis turned their worlds upside down.Scans revealed an avocado sized tumour on Mark's brain & it was soon confirmed to be cancerous. After riding the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a life threatening diagnosis, Mark decided that he would not be defined by his circumstances but rather how he responded to them.The Mark Hughes Foundation was born from the hope to help others fighting a battle alike his own & to find a cure to stop brain cancer for good. Having raised close to $30,000,000, Mark is well & truly leading from the front. Mark is the brain behind the famous 'Beanies For Brain Cancer' appeal & has had incredible support with a full round of the NRL calendar dedicated to their fundraising & awareness efforts. He is also incredibly proud of the foundation's very own research centre at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.This is an incredible story of triumph in the face of tragedy & a never give up attitude that fuels Mark's fire to keep living a purpose driven life. it was my honour to share Mark's story on 'A Lot To Talk About'.Be sure to follow Mark & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @markhughesfoundation @bradleyjdryburgh & search for Mark & I on LinkedIn. https://markhughesfoundation.com.au/Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of a decade long career at the Newcastle knights, Mark Hughes was not only praised for his ability as a rugby league player but he was commonly known as one of the nicest blokes to ever play the game. Marks retirement plans were to enjoy the life he & his wife Kirralee were building with their children before a shock diagnosis turned their worlds upside down.Scans revealed an avocado sized tumour on Mark's brain & it was soon confirmed to be cancerous. After riding the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a life threatening diagnosis, Mark decided that he would not be defined by his circumstances but rather how he responded to them.The Mark Hughes Foundation was born from the hope to help others fighting a battle alike his own & to find a cure to stop brain cancer for good. Having raised close to $30,000,000, Mark is well & truly leading from the front. Mark is the brain behind the famous 'Beanies For Brain Cancer' appeal & has had incredible support with a full round of the NRL calendar dedicated to their fundraising & awareness efforts. He is also incredibly proud of the foundation's very own research centre at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.This is an incredible story of triumph in the face of tragedy & a never give up attitude that fuels Mark's fire to keep living a purpose driven life. it was my honour to share Mark's story on 'A Lot To Talk About'.Be sure to follow Mark & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @markhughesfoundation @bradleyjdryburgh & search for Mark & I on LinkedIn. https://markhughesfoundation.com.au/Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.  Steve Budgen is a former member of the NSW Tactical Operations Unit, Australian Federal Police International SWAT Team & SAS instructor. Steve has been involved in both national & international missions bringing down terror cells, bank robbers & Columbian drug couriers on the high seas.   He will tell you himself that he was never the most talented operative, but he was one of the hardest working & had a never give up attitude that has led to a life less ordinary. In this episode, he shared the stories of hardship in his early years that encouraged him to carve this particular path in life & the lessons that he has learnt along the way.  An incredible story that you need to hear!  Be sure to follow Steve & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @budgo01 @bradleyjdryburgh & search for Steve & I on LinkedIn.  Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.  Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Budgen is a former member of the NSW Tactical Operations Unit, Australian Federal Police International SWAT Team & SAS instructor. Steve has been involved in both national & international missions bringing down terror cells, bank robbers & Columbian drug couriers on the high seas.He will tell you himself that he was never the most talented operative, but he was one of the hardest working & had a never give up attitude that has led to a life less ordinary. In this episode, he shared the stories of hardship in his early years that encouraged him to carve this particular path in life & the lessons that he has learnt along the way.An incredible story that you need to hear!Be sure to follow Steve & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @budgo01 @bradleyjdryburgh & search for Steve & I on LinkedIn.Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.Kyle Collis is an incredible human being. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, the odds were against him from the jump. Throughout his childhood, he felt as though CF rendered him weaker & less able than his peers. It's the reason he never challenged himself physically, until he & his wife brought children into the world. Driven to be a great father & to watch his kids grow up, Kyle began to dabble in physical exercise & before long found himself tackling ultra marathons.Ahead of his 100 mile race in April 2023, we caught up to share an inspirational message with CF patients across the globe & to inspire those who face adversity in any area of their life. We discussed the life changing benefits of the recently approved wonder drug 'Trikafta' & his plans to ensure all CF patients have a prosperous future.Be sure to follow Kyle & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @the_cf_fighter @bradleyjdryburgh Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Collis is an incredible human being. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, the odds were against him from the jump. Throughout his childhood, he felt as though CF rendered him weaker & less able than his peers. It's the reason he never challenged himself physically, until he & his wife brought children into the world. Driven to be a great father & to watch his kids grow up, Kyle began to dabble in physical exercise & before long found himself tackling ultra marathons.Ahead of his 100 mile race in April 2023, we caught up to share an inspirational message with CF patients across the globe & to inspire those who face adversity in any area of their life. We discussed the life changing benefits of the recently approved wonder drug 'Trikafta' & his plans to ensure all CF patients have a prosperous future.Be sure to follow Kyle & I on socials (insta & tiktok) @the_cf_fighter @bradleyjdryburgh Follow/Subscribe to the show on your platform of choice, leave a 5 star rating & kind review to help us reach new listeners & uplift others like yourself around the world.Big love,Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.