• Thanks for Asking

  • By: R U OK?
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Thanks for Asking

By: R U OK?
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  • This podcast is about three simple words that can mean the world to someone going through tough times: “Are you ok?” Real people talk about how a heartfelt conversation changed someone’s life. Experts provide guidance on how you can support the people in your world who might be struggling. You might laugh, you might cry but most importantly you’ll feel empowered because asking someone who’s struggling “are you ok? could change a life. Hosted by Barry Du Bois. For conversation tips and information on Aussie suicide prevention charity R U OK? visit www.ruok.org.au
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Episodes
  • R U OK?Day 2021 - Are they really OK? Ask them today.

    R U OK?Day 2021 - Are they really OK? Ask them today.
    Sep 7 2021

    When it comes to our friends, family and loved ones, do we know how they’re really going? As close as we might be, sometimes it’s hard to tell. In this bonus episode of our podcast ‘We need to talk’. We explore the 2021 R U OK?Day message: Are they really OK? Ask them today. We chat about when and how to ask “are you OK?” and how to make it a part of your everyday. Because a conversation could change a life.

    Our guests are Sam Mac, weather presenter and R U OK? Community Ambassador, psychologist and suicidologist Ann-Maree Fardell Hartley and R U OK? Ambassador Program Manager Charlie Willbridge.
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    55 mins
  • Navigating grief, depression and life's ups and downs

    Navigating grief, depression and life's ups and downs
    Sep 12 2019

    R U OK? Ambassadors Luke Antony and Jacob Ridgeway reflect on their experiences with depression and grief and the difference the support of family and friends can make. Dr Jan Orman joins us to talk about when we might need to ask R U OK? and when a conversation might become too big for friends and family alone. 
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    16 mins
  • Layne Beachley - My support network changed my life

    Layne Beachley - My support network changed my life
    Sep 12 2019

    Seven-time world champion surfer and R U OK? Ambassador Layne Beachley talks about the difference a support network can make and urges us all to help people talk about their problems. R U OK? Board Member Graeme Cowan provides tips and advice to help us all Trust the Signs, Trust our Gut & Ask R U OK?
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    17 mins

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