#023 - Life & DEATH experiences of Bondi Rescue's Whippet
Description
Pro surfer, actor, entrepreneur, and star of one of this great nations most iconic TV series Bondi Rescue, joining Rob and Matty on this ep of Better Bloke is none other than Whippet aka Ryan Clark. The three chat about the ups and downs of juggling passions and why it’s vital to stay open as new opportunities present themselves (even when you’re not fully prepped). Whippet gives his take on handling tall poppy syndrome and reckons backing others' wins is key. Of course, they also dive into the high stakes scenarios the Bondi Rescue boys experience on a daily basis.
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Skip to the juicy bits:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:59 - Mental Strategies for Overcoming Challenges
00:11:06 - Male Loneliness and Building Strong Relationships
00:13:10 - Bonding Through Highs and Lows in Lifeguarding
00:15:01 - Dealing with Trauma and Mental Health in Lifeguarding
00:18:00 - Blokes Advice and Emotional Toll of Helping Others
00:19:15 - Accepting Limitations and Doing Your Best
00:20:28 - Men's Mental Health and the Importance of Sharing
00:22:17 - Harry Garside as a Role Model for Emotional Intelligence
00:24:17 - The Importance of Emotional Expression in Men
00:25:00 - Harry Garside's Balanced Approach to Masculinity
00:30:51 - Teaching Kids About Competition and Hard Work0
00:34:27 - Taking Risks and Seizing Opportunities
00:37:21 - The Role of Ego and Legacy in Taking Risks
00:38:59 - Encouraging Mates to Take on Challenges
00:41:03 - Overcoming Criticism and Supporting Others