#023 - Life & DEATH experiences of Bondi Rescue's Whippet

Better Bloke

Pro surfer, actor, entrepreneur, and star of one of this great nations most iconic TV series Bondi Rescue, joining Rob and Matty on this ep of Better Bloke is none other than Whippet aka Ryan Clark. The three chat about the ups and downs of juggling passions and why it’s vital to stay open as new opportunities present themselves (even when you’re not fully prepped). Whippet gives his take on handling tall poppy syndrome and reckons backing others' wins is key. Of course, they also dive into the high stakes scenarios the Bondi Rescue boys experience on a daily basis.

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Skip to the juicy bits:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:59 - Mental Strategies for Overcoming Challenges

00:11:06 - Male Loneliness and Building Strong Relationships

00:13:10 - Bonding Through Highs and Lows in Lifeguarding

00:15:01 - Dealing with Trauma and Mental Health in Lifeguarding

00:18:00 - Blokes Advice and Emotional Toll of Helping Others

00:19:15 - Accepting Limitations and Doing Your Best

00:20:28 - Men's Mental Health and the Importance of Sharing

00:22:17 - Harry Garside as a Role Model for Emotional Intelligence

00:24:17 - The Importance of Emotional Expression in Men

00:25:00 - Harry Garside's Balanced Approach to Masculinity

00:30:51 - Teaching Kids About Competition and Hard Work0

00:34:27 - Taking Risks and Seizing Opportunities

00:37:21 - The Role of Ego and Legacy in Taking Risks

00:38:59 - Encouraging Mates to Take on Challenges

00:41:03 - Overcoming Criticism and Supporting Others