"I personally loved the Mind Health Bender because it's quick and easy, and I could implement the strategies straight away"      

    
Amanda

Hi, I'm Nick (but I usually get Blairy or B cup at the footy club).

I was a sparky by trade specialising in power quality, and I grew up in the typical "tradie" and footy culture - which often involved excessive drinking and recreational drug use.

I’m not going to lie, I fucking loved it. I was the instigator. Rolling out of revs on Sunday mornings (for those not in Melbourne – Revs is an icon that is open all weekend) and being known for being the full-time footy trip co-ordinator. Spending my twenties in a constant loop of chasing the party, drinking and smashing bags.

Throughout my life, there has been many experiences that led me to the path I’m on.

I am also fascinated by human psychology and how we experience life, which ultimately is all determined by our mental and physical health.

I have grappled with why so many people struggle in our fast-paced society, the sadness of standing at another mates funeral who couldn’t see a better way, and the countless conversations with people that have at times felt the same way.

There's also been times when I felt myself stuck in a hole, even though I have always prided myself on being mentally strong.

For years, I experimented with all the strategies out there. Hours of meditation and meditation courses, eating a fully vegan wholefood diet, cold showers, breathwork classes, yoga and heaps of other weird shit. And whilst I felt great doing all of them, I came to the realisation that there are not a lot of people teaching strategies that work consistently in real life.

Yes, these things make you feel healthy, but a lot of them are hard and difficult to sustain. And to be honest - not very fun.

I realised that most of these strategies go out the window when you become sick, tired, or busy and you quickly end up reverting back to your old habits.

I also observed that most of the people teaching these strategies only recommend their own strategy - and I felt disgruntled that there was a lack of teachers helping people find their own balance.

Because in reality, most people want to be healthier. But a lot of people:

• Don’t want to quit drinking completely and still even enjoy a night on the bags occasionally.
  
  
• Don’t need to go to a psychologist.
  
  
• Still want to enjoy a cheeky cheeseburger every now and then.
  
  
• Don’t want to spend hours doing breathwork classes.  
  
  

It’s pretty simple, right?  Balance is the key, and most people know it - but a lot of people find it hard to implement.

The other thing that I saw was influencers sharing their stories and teaching other people with no formal education or training, which is incredibly dangerous because it can fuck people up mentally.

This prompted me to become formally educated and pursue a diploma in Positive Psychology and a certificate in the Neuroscience of Brain Health.

I studied under some of the best experts in the country, and I also went the extra mile. To maintain integrity and ensure that this course was of the highest standard, I assembled a team of experts - including Psychologists Drug and Alcohol practitioner and both my teachers who are world renowned in the Positive Psychology and Neuroscience fields.

This program is the culmination of my personal life experiences, formal education, and collaboration with a team of professionals. Together, we aim to deliver valuable content and a strategy that is easy and achievable that will serve you for life.

Life is experienced by feelings, so the reason why looking after your mental health is so important is so you can flourish and enjoy the things you love in life.

I hope the Bender helps you enjoy the things you love in your life.

Cheers,

Nick