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25.01.2022 The last time I was at Katoomba High School - Official was when former Tomorrow Man facilitator and all-round legend, Will Carter was running his last workshop. Will is a Blue Mountains local and after wrapping that workshop he spoke with the learning coordinator about his lifestyle change and how he wanted to be more hands on with the Katoomba community. The next week he had a job with the school. And when we were back for more workshops, his grinning face was greeting us ...at the door. Will had some serious rapport with the lads. Quite a few would frequent his office weekly just to have a chat. This relationship meant he had permission to call boys out, and encourage conversations to go a bit deeper, because he knew he could follow up the next day. The workshop was awesome, and I revelled in having Will join in on the conversations. What really stood was the value of positive male role models at schools. The kind that the boys can have a laugh with, but also feel comfortable to have honest conversations with. Will was the ideal role model for the Katoomba lads, and I was so proud of him. Katoomba are lucky to have such a legend working with those boys on a daily basis. - Josh With the school year wrapping up, get in touch to book in a Tomorrow Man workshop for 2021. And a huge thanks to Sean Hogan for helping make this workshop possible. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #malerolemodels #rolemodels #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter See more

21.01.2022 Yesterday Tom got to talk all things masculinity, and Tomorrow Man, with Wayne from PukaUp, answering some of the internets burning questions about 'what does it mean to be a man in society today?' Thanks for the chat PukaUp. ... #tomorrowmanaustralia #tomorrowmanworkshops #buildemotionalmuscle #pukaup #secondthirdquestions #matesformentalhealth #masculinity #liveqanda See more

21.01.2022 This went down as one of my all time favourite Tomorrow Man moments. It was my first time running this module on my own. A module, that for me, is about confidence in vulnerability, owning it and using it as source of power. I told the group I was nervous and shitting myself. They were definitely not used to that type of honesty. Presenters in schools too often claim they know everything, instead of going on a journey with the group. A brief nod and thumbs up from one lad sai...Continue reading

21.01.2022 There has definitely been a silver lining to lockdown for many parents. With so many people working from home and kids being homeschooled, it's been an opportunity for those of us who are dads to spend more time with our kids. And while no one's saying that it hasn't been challenging, just being around for the moments often missed won't be forgotten in a hurry. Simple things like breakfast in the morning without rushing out the door, watching and hearing about what they'r...e learning, sharing a moment in the middle of the day outside in the sun, or watching the circus that is the after-school food frenzy! With lockdown restrictions almost over in most states, life will slowly return to some type of 'normal'. Hopefully, along with the momentum, we will continue to steal a bit more time with our kids as 'normal' life comes rushing back. - Dads Want the opportunity to chat with other dads about what's going on? Whether it's in your workplace, school, or sporting club. Wherever blokes get together we can be there. Get in touch to book a workshop. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #mensworkshops #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #weneedeachother #copingwithcovid #sociallyconnected #virtualworkshop #newnormal #honestly #reinventingmasculinity #reinventingmasculinity #healthymasculinity #lightentheload #dads #parents #fathers #blokes #workingfromhome See more

18.01.2022 The art of asking questions. It has become apparent to me in the last six months of workshops, just how terrible men, particularly young men, are at asking questions. In one of our workshops, we ask participants to share the different people, places, and moments that have shaped who they are today. Then we challenge them to ask each other questions about their responses. Most of the time, the lads ask one question about one thing. They get an answer, panic, and then quick...ly ask a question about a different thing. We work on how to ask sequential questions in an effort to reach emotional depth. Instead of a rock skimming the water, we work on being that pebble that sinks to the murky depths, which we are often afraid to venture into. In these murky depths lie our true humanity, our fears, loves, vulnerabilities, hurt, dreams, and our glistening joy. In Australia we live in a society that often tells men to avoid those depths. That it’s a weakness, and we must keep a certain pace to stay above the surface. Maintaining this pace can often cause men to drown. In a recent workshop we broke down the concept of asking questions. It seems simple, but can be a real struggle. We explored the different avenues you can take when asking a question. Then we got to hear a story from one young lad, who told us about a time he got drunk with his mates. Their chats started out jokingly enough, but it was actually a massive moment for them all. It was the first time they had spoken honestly with each other. His mates had a deep side that they shared in these drunken moments, and they have continued those deeper conversations since they’ve been sober too. Instead of being afraid of the depths, we should embrace it, and give young men the tools to navigate those depths. And that’s what we do. - Josh Want to encourage conversations + learning like this in your school? We can help. Whether it's in school, in the workplace, community or sporting club, we can be there. Face to face or virtually. Get in touch to book a workshop. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #askquestions #questions See more

18.01.2022 I hear a lot of stories, so I don't tear up easily. But last week, this youngster got me. It was almost the end of the workshop, and I had time to hear from one more student. This one lad had been quiet for the past two hours. I could tell he was taking it all in. But right on the buzzer he slowly raised his hand and said in a soft voice, "I want to talk about my pain, that no one knows about." "I grew up in in Asia," he continued, "My parents left me when I wasn't even a... week old. I was adopted by the lady I now call mum. We were very poor. Sometimes we weren't able to eat. At five-years-old I began working so that we could afford food." His voice began to waiver. Tears trickled down his face as he looked down. "I never had a father, but I always wanted one." "I did have a male role model, and he was very nice to me. He promised my mum that he would help raise me, but he died unexpectedly when I was very young. We were able to move to Australia, but I struggled to speak English and it was really hard for me. I struggled at school, and feel lonely at times, but I can't give up. School is like my second home, and you guys are like my family." The room was speechless. My eyes began to water as I went to ask him a question. I could feel his hurt. The group wanted to talk to him too, to ask him questions. One by one they raised their hands, and then they stood and formed a line facing this young, brave student. One by one, they hugged him, most of them whispered compliments as they embraced him. I watched his smile grow. After the last student, I asked him, "How do you feel?" And with a huge smile he said, "It feels so good to have shared that, to have gotten it off my chest." Everyone gave him a massive round of applause. This one student, who would often go unnoticed was celebrated as the hero of the class. He won't ever forget that moment, neither will his classmates, and neither will I. - Matt #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #cry #tears #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter See more

18.01.2022 This Thursday is International Men’s Day, and Tom Harkin is joining our mates at The Fathering Project to explore 'healthy masculinity' through a panel discussion, as part of their expansive model of masculinity webinar. Register now. Thursday 19th November. 12pm - 1pm AEST. https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/2572855420535453967... #tomorrowman #tomorrowmanworkshops #masculinity #healthymasculinity #thefatheringproject #internationalmensday #webinar #paneldiscussion See more

17.01.2022 In last year's workshop we had seven of the older guys from the Sydney University Water Polo come along. This year they pushed hard to get the younger dudes along, after seeing the value in the workshop. We almost had the entire team in the room this time. About 20 players, plus management and coaches. It was nice to know how much the guys valued the last workshop. The highlight for me was one absolute legend who was new to the team, recently moving interstate just to pla...y with these guys. He spoke about how 2020 was really tough for him. It was only when he reached out to those around him that things started getting better. He started seeing a psychologist. Even though now he was doing really well, you could still see the emotion just below the surface. We were in oddly shaped room, above a busy bar. But in that moment the loud drunken shenanigans downstairs were silenced by the raw emotion shared by the team newbie. I asked, "Raise your hand if you respect this bloke." Every hand went up. "Raise your hand if you felt connected to this bloke." Every hand went up. "Raise your hand if you are going to play harder, just for him." Every hand. In a team setting, having a teammate be vulnerable, really draws the rest of the group to them. The team dynamic changes, saying "I can trust this guy, because he has trusted me. Now I’m going to play hard for him, and put myself on the line for him." It allows teams to reach a new level of tenacity when playing, because they’re not just playing for a teammate, they’re playing for a genuine mate, who they know intimately. Watch out for Sydney Uni Water Polo this year. - Josh From blokes nights, to school workshops, to delivering workshops for sporting clubs, we're back for 2021. Get in touch to chat about us visiting your school, workplace or sporting club this year. #menshealth #mentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealth #matesformentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #depression #speakup #itaintweaktospeak #wellbeing #menswellbeing #mateshelpingmates #matessavingmates #mentalfitness #waterpolo #sydneyuniversity #sydneyuniwaterpolo #teammates #sportingclub See more

17.01.2022 He looked strong, hung with the cool kids, and had massive clout amongst the lads. He'd been pretty quiet until this point, but after two gutsy students spoke about judgements and prejudices they cop and how it impacts them, he put his hand up. "Can I come up?" I nodded. He walked to the front of the room, a room full of Year 11 students, and took a seat. "I've been judged on plenty of things, but I'm the one that judges myself the most for my past. I beat myself up becau...se I struggle with depression and anxiety. And just when I think it's gone, it comes back." Jaws dropped. I could see other lads widening their eyes as they watched on. You could tell exactly what they were thinking; "No way? Him? Really?" I turned to the class, "Chuck up your hand if you've never seen/heard this side of him." Every single hand shot up. "Keep your hand raised if you want to see more of this gentle, caring side of him." Not one hand dropped. He looked blown away. A smile appeared as he realised it was okay to show this 'other side' of himself and in doing so, he gained nothing but respect from his peers. A timid, quiet student cautiously raised his hand to talk. "I've seen you around, and the people you hang with. I thought you were really scary. But now, after seeing this side of you, I feel connected to you, and like I could easily approach you." Another smile, another barrier broken. This was only 40 minutes into the workshop. It only got better from there. - Matt #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #otherside #openingup See more

13.01.2022 It was a big week in WA last week. Standing in front of a crowd with Claire, talking about the young men we’ve impacted across Western Australia, and mapping out our plans for the future, felt like a powerful moment of reflection. Since 2018, Claire has garnered so much support in WA for the Kai Fella Foundation. She started by selling merchandise at markets, and running fundraising events through her physio practice. A lot has changed since then. To be standing with her,... in front of more than 150 people, in the penthouse of the Ritz Carlton (a very unfamiliar venue for those of us who’ve worked in the health and charity industry for most of our lives), it was an honour to listen to Claire talk about how Kai would react if he was with us today. As Tomorrow Man’s work with the Kai Fella Foundation continues to grow across WA, the reason for everyone being in that room together is never lost on me. Kai. The impact his life continues to have on young men across the state is profound, and will only continue to grow with the support of the Kai Fella family that Claire has built here. - Rhett Last Friday’s fundraising event secured enough funding for us to run 60 workshops, impacting more than 2,000 young men. Thank you to Claire, to the The Kai Eardley Foundation and to all those who continue to support us. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #KaiFella #westernaustralia See more

12.01.2022 I often witness things in this job that can send tingles down my spine. But this one moment rocked my whole nervous system. Coming into the workshop, the rowdy, tough lads sat to one side. The quieter, meeker lads sat on the other. The divide felt like a chasm in the middle of the room. It was no surprise that the rowdier side dominated the space early. While unpacking the stereotypes of a man I asked "What happens to boys that live up to this list? To the boys who punch ...Continue reading

10.01.2022 When young blokes are surrounded by their mates in our workshops the stakes seem higher. It’s almost easier to open up when you’re not surrounded by the people closest to you. Earlier this year at a workshop at Chatswood High School one young lad slowly started peeling back the layers of protection he had built over years, and spoke honestly about the anxiety he had been facing throughout the pandemic. His best mate of ten years was sitting right beside him, and was totally... unaware that this had been going on. When asked how he felt hearing his mate talk about this experience, he couldn’t quite find the words, but was happy he was able to speak about it. Twenty minutes later, he took the opportunity to take the same risk, being open and honest in front of his peers. As we wrapped up the workshop these two boys shared how much they'd learnt from each other that day. Things they had no idea about after more than 10 years of friendship. It was a good wake up call for them. For all of us really, that these honest conversations are within our reach and there’s so much to be gained from having them. - Andy Want to create these kind of safe spaces for these conversations to happen? We can help. Whether it's in school, in the workplace, community or sporting club. Wherever blokes gather, we can be there. Face to face or virtually. Get in touch to book a workshop. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #chatswood #friendship See more

08.01.2022 Growing up in the Melbourne's western suburbs, it’s fair to say that life had its challenges. It was a rough and ready area, full of families trying to make ends meet, and very little room for weakness - particularly among young men. I kept my head down, trying to avoid the blokes who were just looking for a reason to blue. I worked hard to make sure I came out the other side. While they weren't my fondest years, they were some of my most formative. When the opportunity to ...work with Melton Secondary College cropped up, I jumped at the chance. And it was incredible! One of the most heavy, emotional, and beautifully raw moments came from an epic young bloke who had volunteered to speak about a particular suicide statistic that resonated with him. "After some time searching, I finally found my mate. He was white and almost gone after he tried to take his own life". Here was a young man building his emotional muscle by talking about a life-defining moment. As he recalled the story of how he'd almost lost his mate, you could see him shedding his armour and opening up about something that has tragically, yet wonderfully, altered the way he sees the world and how he’s lived his life since. It was just him, no bravado, no banter, no bullshit. And the result was magic. The entire room, all young men, not always the greatest of mates, hanging on every word and witnessing what talking with gravity really looks like. We were all better for it. This lad's vulnerability set the tone, proving that opening up isn't weak, in fact it is quite the opposite. To the young lads who shared something of themselves with us, thank you so much. We can't wait to get back there again. - Adam #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #melton #meltonsecondarycollege #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter See more

07.01.2022 He was a tall, good looking lad who surfed and played footy. He looked like he had it all together. In my second workshop with the boys at Denmark High School he sat in the front row, and remembered last year's workshop well. During this second workshop he was super insightful, held space and listened intently to others. He was such a caring and intelligent young bloke. After I finished the workshop, he shook my hand, and thanked me. Then he paused, wanting to say somethi...ng else. He leant forward and almost in a whisper, said I just want you to know, the workshop we did last year, it saved my life. I was floored. Last year, this young man had seen his mates open up about their struggles. He saw them challenge the male stereotype of staying silent and holding in emotions. He watched his mates open up and do it with power. And it changed him. It saved his life. We often think that other blokes have it all together. It’s not until we open up and share our battles, that we realise everyone goes through tough, challenging times. Use today as a chance to call a mate and understand them better, and it might change you too. - Rhett Thanks to The Kai Eardley Foundation for helping us to reach young blokes across the west, and giving them the chance to understand their mates and peers better. If you'd love to have us at your school, get in touch to find out more about our face to face or virtual workshops. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #KEF #westernaustralia See more

05.01.2022 Lockdown is deflating, and I only experienced five days of it. In WA, we've been lucky enough to avoid long lockdowns. But earlier this year we were thrown into it, and I felt deflated. It was supposed to be my first week of workshops; the kickoff to 2021, a massive year for Western Australia. All of my plans. Gone. All my excitement over the past few months for what this week represented. Gone.... It took me a couple of days to grieve the loss. Grieving feels like such a loaded word to use, but it was appropriate. There was loss. I had a grievance with COVID. I grieved the workshops I wouldn't be running with men and boys in rural WA. I couldn't escape to the gym, closed. I couldn't go to a cafe, closed. I couldn't distract myself with anything, I felt closed. I recognise that five days is minuscule in comparison to the other lockdowns across the world, and even in Australia. That is why this isn't a "woe is me" story. Instead, explaining how I inflated myself again. With small wins. I had a big loss, mentally. So I tried hard to create small wins. I started doing some regular form of exercise. Ten squats every hour, on the hour. The next day I upped it to 20. Small wins. I worked on plans for the rest of the year. Email this person. Plan for this month. Call a mate. Clean my room (Yes, mum I actually did this). All small wins. As it wasn't the first lockdown in Australia, and might not be the last, I'm reluctant to give advice. Everyone has already experienced it. But if you do ever face another lockdown, make sure to grieve the loss of that time. And then focus on some small wins. - Rhett. #weneedeachother #copingwithcovid #sociallyconnected #virtualworkshop #newnormal #mensmentalhealth #conversations #letstalk #realtalk #itaintweaktospeak #mentalstrength #mentalwellbeing #blokes #talkingwithgravity #masculinity #vulnerable #vulnerabilityisstrength #tomorrowman #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #matessavingmates #speakyourtruth #honestly #reinventingmasculinity #reinventingmasculinity #healthymasculinity #itsoknottobeok #lightentheload #lockdown #WA See more

03.01.2022 There was a small group of lads that didn’t really seem to care for the workshop. They weren’t naughty, or overly quiet. They seemed disenfranchised from the bigger group, not really fitting in anywhere, and didn’t seem keen to join the journey with the group. For the entire workshop they talked amongst themselves and screwed around a fair bit. Because they didn’t hold much power in the group it wasn’t overly distracting for the others who were having epic convos. Maybe t...he themes were too mature for them. Maybe they had no intentions of belonging within the group. Maybe they had been burnt before. During our 'step to the line' activity they continued to mucking around, standing at a nearby window, nudging each other, whispering. All but one of them. One young lad from the group took part in the activity, and he took it seriously. I noticed him out of the corner of my eye. Even when his mates were distracting, he stayed focused. I spoke to him in the debrief. I asked why, when all his mates were mucking around, did he decide to step in and take a risk? "Because this is real for me," he responded. He went on to tell the group about how much he hated going home. How he didn’t feel safe there. He was a big, burly guy with tears running down his face. I asked his mates how they felt. They were in shock. They had no idea. We spoke about how this was a common occurrence between young mates. We banter and take the piss, but often we don’t know what’s going on under the surface. We often lack the courage, or opportunity, to go further. This courageous lad's mates promised to be there for him more, to have his back. - Josh We've started booking workshops for term two and term three. If you've been wondering about booking a workshop, now is the time to do it! #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #reallife #narrabeensportshigh See more

03.01.2022 We kicked off the virtual workshop with a pretty massive challenge. Who’s willing to share the last time they had a good cry? Without taking the piss, of course! Before the lads even had a chance to shit themselves, one Year 10 legend from Tumut High School, Tumut, New South Wales dived straight in. I had a pretty big cry last night. I’ve been seeing my girlfriend for a while now and at the end of this week, she’s leaving town and moving far away. I’m obviously pretty de...vo, so that’s why I cried. It was a gutsy and beautiful moment. There was nothing the fellas could take the piss out of. Tumut sits on the north-west foothills of the Snowy Mountains. It is located on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri, Wolgalu and Ngunnawal Aboriginal peoples. While they haven't always been virtual, we’ve been running workshops for this incredible community since the early days of Tomorrow Man. Tumut is packed full of legends and we can’t wait to return to see these people and to have a cheeky dip in the Tumut River. - Ryder We'd love to come to your community, your school, or your workplace. Get in touch to book a workshop or a blokes night. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #tumut #tumuthighschool #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter See more

02.01.2022 If you asked any teacher, 'who would be the most challenging students to work with', the answer would be these four boys. This was said to me after a workshop at Margaret River Senior High School. These four boys sat in the front row, which is unusual. Typically the most challenging students sit in the back corner. But these four were so keen to mess with me, they sat front and centre. They kicked off the workshop with some smart arse comments, digs at their peers, and... generally demeaning banter towards myself and the others in the room. This was how they operate, by pulling everyone else apart. But to be a smart arse, you have to be smart. You have to be able to read people so you know how to push their buttons. These four had that skill in spades. When we reached the part of the workshop where the lads recognise the large number within the room who have either battled with their own mental health or have lost someone to suicide, and the mood changed. All four lads fell silent. I asked one of them, 'how had mental health impacted his life?' He began to answer, but stopped. He started to choke up. He pulled the peak of his hat downwards and tried everything to hold back his tears. The rest of the lads shifted in their seats, looking down to the floor. They were uncomfortable. They had never seen this side of him. I asked the room, 'what does it take to show emotion like this in front of you all?', the responses came immediately, 'It takes courage', 'it takes balls.' The room respected him for showing emotion. His three mates respected him too. One put his hand on his shoulder. The other spoke for him, explaining how he’d been through a lot. While these four lads were the first to throw banter, they also knew how to stand up for each other. Yes, they were the 'challenging boys', but they were also the first to challenge the stereotype and show emotion. That takes courage. That's being ballsy. - Rhett Thanks to The Kai Eardley Foundation for helping us to reach young blokes all across the west, letting them share their emotions and be there each other. If you'd love to have us at your school, get in touch. #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #westernaustralia #margaretriver #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter See more

02.01.2022 Who are your positive male role models? Today is International Men's Day, and we're sharing some of the positive male role models in our lives + how they have impacted the people we are today. Bernie Shakeshaft. The founder of BackTrack Youth Works. Recognised as Australian Local Hero of 2020. Bernie's open heart and philosophy of 'nobody get's kicked out of backtrack' had a huge impact on me. - Andy... Ben Shewry. A father and well known fine dining chef (Attica Restaurant Melbourne) who loves to share his knowledge + use indigenous ingredients in his cooking. He collected food donations and provided free meals for those people in the hospitality industry who weren't able to get government assistance during COVID-19. - Sarah Roy Choi. A chef who inspires me to throw the hard days over my shoulder, cook up a feast, and break bread with pals. A simple, but significant gesture that is pretty important for so many these days. - Steve Dennis Rodman. A bloke so ahead of the times, especially when it came to gender fluidity. He is highly emotional yet masculine and wears his heart on his sleeve. Like everyone else, he has his flaws, but admits to them and faces them. Plus he regularly talks with gravity. - Ryder. Who would be at the top of your list for positive male role models, and why? #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #mensworkshops #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #internationalmensday #IMD #internationalmensday2020 #backtrackboys #backtrack #bernieshakeshaft #benshewry #roychoi #dennisrodman See more

01.01.2022 My co-facilitator had to cancel last minute, which meant that my workshops were going to be twice the size. The first was supposed to have roughly 45 students, but I set up for 50 just incase. A very large, super rowdy group rolled in. We had to pull some extra chairs from the back. The lads took no regard for which of the two workshops they were meant to be in, they just wanted to be with their mates. One particular group came in with some seriously chaotic energy, and imm...ediately dominated the room. I had a good feeling about them. The first part of the workshop was a bit of a slog with such large numbers. However, after seeing the alarming statistics affecting men today, there was a big shift in the room. One of the lads from the rowdiest group took the opportunity to stand up and talk about how his sister and how much he loved her. She suffers from a rare medical condition and has almost died a few times. As he spoke he burst into violent tears and let out a loud ‘FUCK’. The emotion was pouring out of him now and he almost seemed angry at himself for allowing the tears to flow, but there was no stopping it now. You could feel the emotional power in the room. Chills ran down my spine. The rest of the group held space as this lad fought with his emotions. At one point he threw a punch to the ground, a knee jerk reaction, reverting to violence when emotional. After battling with his feelings, he broke, and next came the sad vulnerable tears. From that moment the workshop was unbelievably raw and powerful. Afterwards a group of lads stayed for their entire lunch break. We spoke about love, mates, our futures, and a few things in-between. I felt honoured to be part of that conversation. About 30 lads returned for the second workshop. They were adamant that this was 'the real shit' and wanted to do it all over again. Later a teacher came to tell them off for missing class to attend the second workshop. As much as I disproved these boys getting into trouble, I was humbled by how much they valued the workshop. As they were being scolded one of the lads turned to me and said 'worth it.' That will stick with me forever. - Josh #challengethestereotype #talkwithgravity #buildemotionalmuscle #tomorrowman #secondthirdquestions #emotionalmuscle #schoolworkshops #emotionaleducation #emotionalintelligence #tomorrowmanworkshops #tomorrowmanaustralia #raisingboys #raisingmen #raisingteens #vulnerability #vulnerabilityisstrength #matesformentalhealth #conversationsthatmatter #startaconversation #mensmentalhealth #masculinity #facilitation #communication #wellbeing #unlearn #menshealth #realtalk #beyondthebanter #emotional #highschool See more