On Episode 57, the boys sit down with Sandeep Varma - the founder and CEO of the SAARI Collective, a media startup focused on supporting and showcasing emerging South Asian Australian writers and creators, and providing a smart, young South Asian Australian perspective on what's happening in Australia.

In this episode, speak to Sandeep about:

💡 The role superheroes played in his earlier days and how this gave him a sense of belonging as an immigrant.

💡 The importance of language around mental health and its role in strengthening our articulation of mental issues

💡 The vulnerability he felt around health complications with the birth of son

💡 What Fatherhood looks like in the modern world

Sandeep brings a unique perspective on pursuing your purpose and openly shares his own story and the key moments, including mental health challenges and shifts in perspective, growing up South Asian in the United States, fatherhood, reclaiming #southasian unity and the power of creativity and community in defining your own narrative

If that isn't cool enough, he is also the x4 Australian Chilli cooking champion (chile con carne) and a BBQ judge. 👀

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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