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Through real stories and expert insights, 'Better Left Said' explores men’s mental health in a relatable and practical way. Each episode shares evidence-informed tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support a mate who may be struggling.
Our goal is to normalise looking after your mental health, challenge stigma, and build a community where men can be themselves. Whether you're seeking guidance, practical strategies, or stories from those who’ve walked a similar path, 'Better Left Said' is here to help.
Myles Young
Better Left Said. Conversations about men's mental health to break stigma and build strength.
I'm Myles Young, a men's health researcher at the University of Newcastle.
Liz Dascombe
And I'm Liz Dascombe. Men's mental health is so important to me that I've made it into my PhD.
Elliott Waters
And I'm Elliot Waters, and I bring the hard-earned, lived experience of mental ill health.
Liz Dascombe
And this is our new podcast called Better Left Said.
Myles Young
It's about men's mental health, and we're going to take a look at what it's really like for men in Australia right now.
Benn Veenker
Alcohol and drugs helped me feel so connected, then it just disconnected me from everybody. I had no idea who I was as a person. I didn't know what I liked or who I was. Thankfully, a lot of that has changed since then, so.
Liz Dascombe
We'll give you the tools you need to understand what's going on for you, and what to do if you're feeling a bit off.
Ben Britton
You're just feeling shit, and it's about doing something because you don't feel great. Whether we put a label on it or not is sort of irrelevant, because having a label on it doesn't actually change feeling crap. And I do think there is a bunch of stuff that we can do for our mates and, whether you are the person feeling crap or not, that does have a big impact.
Elliott Waters
And in this series, we're bringing you real stories from men who have walked the path.
Benn Veenker
I met my wife when I was in active substance use. She came and then she went “Thanks, but no, thanks. You are an absolute menace.” And she was right. I was I was unhinged, and she left. But then you take the drinking and drugs away, and the light bulb comes on and goes, “Oh, that's right. She left because of my drinking and drug use, not because of who I am as a person.”
Liz Dascombe
And give you tips on how to help a mate who is having a tough time.
Hannah Brown
When we speak to a lot of people and ask; “What are you scared of when asking someone if they're okay?” The main response is, “Well, what if I can't help them? What if they say something and I don't know how to fix the problem?” And to that we say, you don't have to.
Myles Young
When it comes to men's mental health in Australia, too many important conversations are going unsaid, so let's start talking.