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The 8 Billion EffectEp #17 - What To Do If You're Feeling Like a Burden, A Catch-Up with CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls (Part 4/4)In this episode, Jackson catches up with Matt to hear what he’s been up to since we recorded 6 months ago. Matt talks about the personal development he’s done personally that is driving Mindfull Aus to the next level, and also gives us insight into an exercise we can all do when we’re feeling like a burden on the world.
To reach out to Matt, visit his Facebook page: facebook.com/mindfullaus
Reach out to us: connect@the8billioneffect.com // @the_8billioneffect
2020-05-1800 minThe 8 Billion EffectEp #16 - What To Do/Say When Someone Is Struggling with Mental Health with CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls (Part 3/4)This is part 3/4 of a 4 part series with the CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls.
In this episode, we discuss how to help those who may be struggling with mental health, including exactly what to do if they disclose they are having suicidal thoughts. Matt also tells us what’s on the horizon for Mindfull Aus and talks about some of the mentors that have inspired him.
Tune in to Ep #17 for part 4/4 where we catch up with Matt 6 months after this recording.
Find Matt here: facebook.com/mindfullaus
Reach out to us: connect@the8billioneffect.com // @the_8billioneffect
2020-05-1800 minThe 8 Billion EffectEp #15 - Challenges of Being A Mental Health Advocate with CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls (Part 2/4)This is part 2/4 of a 4 part series with the CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls.
In this episode, we get a glimpse into how Matt prepares his mental state for the day with his morning routine. His routine includes a ‘brush n prime’ that you will hear about and many other great tricks. Matt also talks about the challenges of being a mental health advocate. We discuss the pressures that come from being "the person" that many people feel comfortable opening up to.
Tune in to Ep #16 for part 3/4 next.
Find Matt here: facebook.com/mindfullaus
Reach out to us: conn...
2020-05-1800 minThe 8 Billion EffectEp #14 - Great emotional pain, depression and suicide with CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls (Part 1/4)This is part 1/4 of a 4 part series with the CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls. We recorded this episode over 6 months ago in Australia, but the topics covered in this episode are probably more relevant today than ever: feeling like an emotional burden, misconceptions around depression and how to spot when others may be needing help.
The episode starts with a quick touch base of where Matt is now (May 2020) and then deep dives into his story of how he started his not-for-profit organisation, Mindfull Aus, to help people feeling the way he once did.
As a young man, he...
2020-05-1700 minThe 8 Billion EffectEp #13 - 50,000 pieces of trash collected with 1 PIECE ArmyIn this episode, we discuss the early stages of 1 PIECE Army, Jackson's emerging movement that is having an impact on our social connectedness and planet. 1 PIECE Army is a movement whereby members pick up trash, take a selfie, and upload it to a members-only WhatsApp group.
So far 1 PIECE Army is in 12 countries, 6 continents, and at the time of recording, just hit 50,000 pieces of trash collected in less than 12 weeks since it started.
Jackson is putting out a call to arms for 1 PIECE Army: he’s looking for a google sheets expert, social media experts, designers, journalists, and any photographers/vi...
2020-05-1000 minThe 8 Billion EffectEp #12 - A Covid Catchup About The Past And The FutureWhat happened in the 6 months after we quit our jobs and began to live more inline with our values and core purpose? In this episode we deep dive on our adventures, learnings and struggles over: remote work contracts, change of travel plans due to COVID, getting to safe isolation, and our predictions of the pre/post COVID world. Links mentioned: 1. The amazing co-working/co-living space Andra lived in when in San Francisco: https://www.outsite.co/2. Our email: connect@the8billioneffect.com 3.Our instagram: @the_8billion effect
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