On Episode 58, the boys sit down with Paul Diamandis. This one is a special one. Perhaps one of the most vulnerable conversation we've been part of and we'd love for you to join us in this conversation.
TW: There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding death, suicide and addiction.
Having been diagnosed with cancer just a month back, Paul has found himself at bridge in his life.
Paul went into operation a day after our recording.
A phase where he finds himself post diagnosis but pre his operation and recovery process.
What followed, was a conversation on his life philosophy, how he'd live his life differently post-operation, what he wants his legacy to be and advice to us, as young healthy adults like ourselves who are fortunate to have their entire life in front of them.
Paul also fought depression during his adolescent early adult life. A depression that almost took his own life. But thankfully, he survived, through an extensive recovery process that saw him marry the love of his life and have two beautiful children.
What is striking in this conversation, was his ability to reflect and articulate his life philosophy and learnings with simplicity.
A reflection point he described was that at some point in his younger life, where he would often wish for death. But now that he's well and wants to live, he feels that his prior wish has been granted by a higher force.
This conversation really meant a lot to us. We actually met Paul during a steam and sauna session at our local gym and it was as if fate had brought the three of us together.
This conversation is really meant to be a celebration of Paul and his willingness to share his story and have a conversation.
We are of the belief that these are more conversations that we need to be having and as such, have kept this episode completely unedited.
Available now, wherever you listen to your conversations
We hope you enjoy this one.
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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!
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