In Episode 48, Sunny and Mayank sit down with Josh Balia.

Josh Balia is a powerlifter, coach and qualifying to be a sports psychologist. He has used his amazing ability to connect with people to co-found 'Weights For Mates', a program designed to combine physical activities in the gym as a vehicle to help manage anxiety and depression. In our conversation, Josh takes us on a journey on how he got into the field, and a plethora of teachings he has learnt through his experiences. Notably:

💡Owning the morning through routine and dedication, and the importance of minimising the number of 'inputs' to start the day

💡 Realising that there is no 'bad emotion' to have, rather, it is merely a balance between whether your emotions are balanced vs unbalanced

💡 Recognising that your identity can be defined by your genetics and your external environment

💡 Unpacking the relationship with his dad

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You do not want to miss this one 💥

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You can find Josh through the following channels:

Instagram: @josh_balia

(https://www.instagram.com/josh_balia/)

Linkedin: Joshua Balia

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.

Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!

If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.

For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com