On Episode 61, Sunny Bahuguna and Mayank Sohani sit down with Jean-Pierre Vertil (JP).

JP is full of zest for life. His energetic, enthralling and full of enthusiasm. Don't believe us? Give it a listen. 😉

We speak about life growing up in Haiti, his experiences at Stanford and friendships formed. What is clear in JP's story is his value on belonging, not only his own sense of belonging, but how he creates a safe space for others as well. The intentionality is incredible.

We also chat about our relationship with parents, friends, what carving out time for our own self-care looks like and plans for the future.

Hope you enjoy the listen. 💙

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Where can you find JP:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpvertil/

https://www.jpvertil.com/

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There are some sensitive topics we touch on regarding mental health so if there are any triggers for you please know there is support and there will be plenty of links in access below.

LifeLine - Ph: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Banksia Project - https://thebanksiaproject.org.au/

Mr. Perfect - https://mrperfect.org.au/

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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

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