Search Captions & Ask AI

What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth

November 15, 2023 / 00:52

This episode discusses mental health, personal growth, and the importance of supportive friendships. Shay shares his journey from a difficult period to a successful year.

Shay reflects on his struggles, mentioning a challenging conversation with a friend about suicidal thoughts. He emphasizes the significance of love and understanding in overcoming dark times.

The conversation highlights the power of friendship and the positive responses that can emerge from vulnerable discussions.

Listeners gain insight into Shay's transformation and the supportive network that helped him through his darkest moments.

TL;DR

Shay shares his journey from struggling with mental health to achieving success, emphasizing the importance of supportive friendships.

Episode

0:52
00:00:00
Shay is probably having the best year of
00:00:01
his life like he is smashing it on all
00:00:03
fronts and I remember he was not in a
00:00:06
great place like struggling as you can
00:00:10
see when I think about how far he's come
00:00:14
and how difficult those conversations
00:00:16
were it gets me I was in the darkest
00:00:19
depths that I I had been we had a really
00:00:21
challenging conversation at a cafe with
00:00:23
another one of our good friends around
00:00:25
what's going on and have you thought
00:00:27
about doing anything silly and I had at
00:00:29
the that stage thought about you know
00:00:31
maybe the world would be a better place
00:00:32
if I kind of wasn't around in it and
00:00:34
that's a hard conversation to have with
00:00:36
a mate but the overwhelming response to
00:00:39
anything that I think either of us have
00:00:40
ever thrown out there has been one of
00:00:42
adoha and one of love coming back and
00:00:45
understanding and acceptance of of those
00:00:46
things so that's a really powerful
00:00:50
Foundation to kind of launch from

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 75
    Most heartwarming
  • 70
    Most emotional
  • 65
    Most inspiring
  • 65
    Best concept / idea

Episode Highlights

  • A Difficult Conversation
    A challenging talk reveals deep feelings and thoughts about existence.
    “Maybe the world would be a better place if I wasn't around.”
    @ 00m 29s
    November 15, 2023
  • Foundation of Love
    The response to tough conversations is filled with love and understanding.
    “That's a really powerful foundation to launch from.”
    @ 00m 50s
    November 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I was in the darkest depths that I had been.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth
  • That's a hard conversation to have with a mate.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth
  • The overwhelming response has been one of love.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth

Key Moments

  • Darkest Depths00:16
  • Challenging Conversation00:21
  • Powerful Foundation00:50

Related Episodes

Between Two Beers - Becoming NZ’s Top Podcast, Friendship, Drinking Culture and more!
November 12, 2023
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:34:43
Between Two Beers - Becoming NZ’s Top Podcast, Friendship, Drinking Culture and more!
Between Two Beers on Vulnerability, Drinking & Mental Health
November 17, 2023
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
15:16
Between Two Beers on Vulnerability, Drinking & Mental Health
Jason Ryan: The Truth About Coaching The All Blacks & Working with Razor
April 06, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:20:48
Jason Ryan: The Truth About Coaching The All Blacks & Working with Razor
Shaz Dagg - Amputee & Paratriathlete’s Inspiring Story & Mindset
November 05, 2023
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:23:01
Shaz Dagg - Amputee & Paratriathlete’s Inspiring Story & Mindset
“Depression Saved Me!” - Jimi Hunt On Mental Fitness, Divorce & Doing Epic Sh*t
September 22, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:08:34
“Depression Saved Me!” - Jimi Hunt On Mental Fitness, Divorce & Doing Epic Sh*t
Alex Pledger Opens Up - Battle with Bowel Cancer, Basketball Legacy & NZ Breakers Dynasty
March 03, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:12:16
Alex Pledger Opens Up - Battle with Bowel Cancer, Basketball Legacy & NZ Breakers Dynasty
Robbie Magasiva Opens Up on Loss of Pua Magasiva
March 15, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:37:33
Robbie Magasiva Opens Up on Loss of Pua Magasiva
Sophie Devine discusses mental breakdown on the cricket pitch | Runners Only! Podcast wth Dom Harvey
October 24, 2022
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:29:07
Sophie Devine discusses mental breakdown on the cricket pitch | Runners Only! Podcast wth Dom Harvey
Bryce Casey on Miscarriage, Mental Health & What Fatherhood Taught Him
August 24, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:16:28
Bryce Casey on Miscarriage, Mental Health & What Fatherhood Taught Him
Fair Go's Haydn Jones is a bloody Good Sort! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
May 21, 2023
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:07:44
Fair Go's Haydn Jones is a bloody Good Sort! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
My Session with Stylebender’s Therapist - Discussing Trauma & Mental Health with Janet Redmond
April 10, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:01:19
My Session with Stylebender’s Therapist - Discussing Trauma & Mental Health with Janet Redmond
Bay Dreams Co-founder Mitch Lowe - Controversy, Fisher In NZ & MILLIONS LOST!
May 21, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:55:40
Bay Dreams Co-founder Mitch Lowe - Controversy, Fisher In NZ & MILLIONS LOST!