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The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero
The R4R Podcast shares honest conversations about mental health, resilience, community and the moments that shape us. Hosted by Running for Resilience, each episode brings together people with lived experience, community leaders, athletes, advocates and everyday humans with powerful stories to tell. Recorded at Lonsdale Street Studio, the podcast explores grief, hope, connection, suicide prevention, personal growth and the importance of showing up for one another. These are conversations about…
Episodes
- The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero
Concussion, CTE, and the Mental Health of Athletes | Dr David Hughes, AIS Chief Medical Officer
In this episode of The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero, Ben sits down with Dr David Hughes, Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Institute of Sport and an advisor…
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We're all going to die | Ben Pronk
We’re all going to die. So how do we make the most of the time we have? In this episode of The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero, Matt sits down with Ben Pronk, former…
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Honouring Joshua | Protecting Young Hearts | Joe & Taiye Oguns
“I wish we could skip that day” Matt sits down with Joe and Taiye Oguns to remember their son Joshua, who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at just 14 years…
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How Canberra’s Cafés and Pubs Build Connection
Your local café might be where you grab a coffee. It might also be where someone knows your name, notices when you’re not yourself, and has time for a chat. In…
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Andrew Logan | Understanding Suicide, Knowing the Risks & Keeping People Safe
Andrew Logan shares the story of his son, Johannes, and what he has learned about suicide in the aftermath of losing him.Johannes was a talented young athlete…
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Find Ya Feet | Tommy Herschell
This episode is in honour of Miles I.W. 1988-2026 Tommy Herschell is the founder of Find Ya Feet, an organisation helping people build the skills and…
- The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero
Running for a Reason | Veterans, community & the quiet work that changes lives
Murray Bruce has been one of the quiet engines of Running for Resilience since the early days. He's the one who brokered the University of Canberra research…
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Better, Not Bitter | Grief, depression & the slow climb back to yourself
Paulina Young has done a remarkable amount of work on herself. After 17 years of marriage, her relationship ended. With two young boys and no idea who she was…
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AI | Mental Health | Yash Varma
Yash Varma is a high performance coach, founder of Empress Capital — one of Australia's first AI-focused venture capital firms — and an early investor in…
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The Man Who Slows Down the Least
Ben Wilson is a Canberra-born ultra runner now based in Brisbane. He grew up running fire trails in Tuggeranong, spent a decade living life to the fullest, and…
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Building Connection at Recess: How Canberra Schools Are Changing School Culture
Stephe sits down with Georgie MacDiarmid (Canberra Grammar), Mark Nicholson (Torrens Primary), and Mark Robson (Forrest Primary) — the teachers behind Recess…
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If you can't find your purpose... give it to someone else
It’s National Volunteer Week, and to celebrate, Running for Resilience co-founder Matt Breen sits down with Stuart Coates and Renee Watson for a powerful…
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Crusade for Connor: We wanted to honour our mate
Connor Hogan was diagnosed with schizophrenia, anxiety and depression in 2019. In December 2022, he tragically took his own life. Since then, Connor’s mates…
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Pip Sheldon: Losing a Brother
Matt Breen sits down with Pip Seldon, founder of The Healthy Tradie Project, to talk about grief, suicide prevention, blue-collar mental health, and the legacy…
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Losing a son | What I wish I knew | Andrew Logan
On the 10th of November 2025, Andrew Logan received the news no parent ever wants to hear... that no parent should ever hear... that his Son, Johannes Logan…
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Jake Trbojevic Opens Up About Mental Health, Pressure & Rugby League
In this episode, Manly Sea Eagles, NSW Blues and Kangaroos forward Jake Trbojevic sits down with Ben Alexander and Mark Trbojevic to talk about the highs and…
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What has your body lived through? | Burnout, Identity, & THRIVE
Dr. Shannon Kara is an Occupational Therapist, Clinical Director and Doctoral Student based in Canberra, specialising in nature-based interventions for…
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I was so fatigued... Brushing my teeth was a win
In this episode of the Running for Resilience podcast, Matt Breen is joined by Tim Fulton and Lauren Geatches to explore the lived reality of rare disease in…
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The Research Behind Running for Resilience
What makes Running for Resilience more than just a run club?In this episode of the R4R Podcast, Ben Alexander sits down with Dr Joanna Wall Tweedie, Dr Andrew…
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Creating Collisions | Third Spaces | The Volunteer App
In the 20th episode of the R4R Podcast, Benny A sits down with George Vlachos from Digital Nachos. George has travelled around the world, developing is…
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That's a wrap | 2025 | Year in review
In the final episode for 2025, Benny, Lili, and Breeny sit down to review this year's highlights.📞 Support ServicesMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra –…
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Parkrun Australia | Tim Oberg | Founder
Parkrun has become one of the great community success stories… a weekly ritual that brings people together, gets them moving, and gives them a sense of…
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What if my Dad called Lifeline instead of me?
Just over 15 years ago, Matt checked his phone and heard a voicemail from his dad:“Hey Matt, I just want to let you know that I love you.”Those could have been…
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Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief
Cancer doesn’t just arrive as a medical diagnosis — it arrives as uncertainty, fear, chaos, costs, and a powerful hit to your mental health. In this episode…
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Heidi Prowse, Ben Alexander and Matt Breen
What does “bouncing back” really mean after unimaginable loss? In part two of our conversation with Heidi Prowse OAM, we explore what life looks like after…
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Heidi Prowse: We should have grown old together - Part 1
What does resilience really look like after losing the person you love most? In Part One of Episode 15 for the R4R Podcast, Heidi Prowse opens up about life…
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Recess for Resilience: Building Good Habits Early
In this episode of the Running for Resilience Podcast, Ben Alexander sits down with Steph O’Neill and Mark Nicholson from Torrens Primary School, and Adam Hall…
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Ben Gathercole, Benny Alexander, and Matt Breen: Part 2
What happens when we stop waiting for change — and start building it together? In Part 2 of our conversation with Menslink’s Ben Gathercole, we move from…
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Ben Gathercole, Ben Alexander, and Matt Breen: Part 1
What happens when we stop treating mental health as a side conversation — and start seeing it as a community responsibility? In this episode, Matt Breen…
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Murray Bruce & Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce
In this episode of the R4R Podcast Murray sits down with Lieutenant General Cheryl Pearce for a discussion on resilience, vulnerability, courage, persistent…
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Lili Mooney and the Sunday Sippers John Veloudos & James Butz
In this episode of the R4R Podcast, Lili Mooney sits down with John Veloudos & James Butz from The Sunday Sippers. In this chat, the team cover everything from…
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Jess Peil & Mark Trbojevic: Running, Injuries, and Mental Health
In this episode of the R4R Podcast, Jess Peil chats with Mark Trbojevic from Peak Health Canberra about all things running, injuries, and mental health. If you…
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Ben Alexander & Matt Breen: an insight into our weekly R4R Chat
In this episode of The R4R Podcast, Ben Alexander and Matt Breen sit down to have their weekly R4R chat on air. There's so much happening at the moment and we…
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Tiffany McCormack, Murray Bruce, and Baljit 'Singh' Talwar - A Collaboration with Bravery Trek
In this episode of The R4R Podcast, Murray sits down with Singh and Tiff to talk all things Running for Resilience and Bravery Trek. These guys are awesome and…
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A Community Forum on the Mental Health Crisis
With an introduction from R4R Legend and previous guest on the R4R Podcast (Lili Mooney), Running for Resilience held a community forum on the Mental Health…
- The R4R Podcast: Road to Zero
Callan Gates, Shooter, and Jess Peil - Blood Run x Running for Resilience
From the acclaimed "The Blood Run", Callan Gates sits down with R4R Legends Shooter and Jess, to talk all things R4R, Blood Run, and community. Our partnership…
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Matt Breen & Jess Peil
Matt sits down with Jess Peil for a conversation about all of her community work with Bravehearts, Menslink, Running for Resilience, and why she does it. We…
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Lili Mooney: From Anorexia to Half Marathon Champion
Matt Breen sits down with Running for Resilience (R4R) community member Lili Mooney for a deeply honest conversation about anorexia, recovery, running, family…
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Ben Alexander & Rich Peil: Anytime Fitness Australia founder
Ben Alexander sits down with Rich Peil — Anytime Fitness Founder, former Chairman and Owner of the Central Coast Mariners, and R4R Regular — for an honest…
The R4R Podcast: Road to ZeroBen Alexander & Matt Breen: The Launch of Road to Zero
Matt and Ben discuss R4Rs goal of a suicide-free Canberra, their own struggles, and mental health in general.