Dr Arne Rubinstein: doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker & workshop facilitator In this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute, Dr Arne Rubinstein, an internationally recognised expert on rites of passage and adolescent development. A GP, author, social commentator - and a longtime mentor to Hunter. Arne has worked with teenagers since graduating from the International Institute for Youth Leaders in 1982. He worked as a GP for 12 years specialising in Adolescent Health, Preventative Medicine and Emergency Medicine. During Arne’s time in emergency medicine he noticed a lot...
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: genre-defying Sri-Lankan Australian contemporary artist In this week’s episode of "Real STUFF” our host Hunter Johnson sits down with the highly sought-after contemporary artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran at the Sydney Opera House. During the podcast, Hunter and Ramesh explore various themes related to art, identity, and cultural values - and also high performance, and what it takes to succeed in the art world. For those who may be unfamiliar, Ramesh is a Sri Lankan-Australian artist best known for his figurative ceramic practice. He came to Australia as a refugee when just a baby, and settled in suburban...
Brad Banducci: the leader of Australia’s most trusted brand, Woolworths Kicking off Season 2 of the Real STUFF podcast, Hunter Johnson is humbled to be in conversation with Woolworths CEO and Managing Director Brad Banducci, one of the most respected corporate leaders in the country. Their chat explores purpose, leadership, and well-being in business and in life. An Italian-South African, Brad moved to Australia 30 years ago and while he now calls Sydney home, he maintains a strong connection with his birthplace not far from Johannesburg. Brad joined Woolies in 2011 and has held the top position since 2016. During...
STUFF is proud as punch to welcome Olympic champion Ian Thorpe into the fold as an investor and ambassador. Bringing with him his passion for men’s mental health and purpose-led business, Thorpey will play a key role in helping STUFF to become the go-to men’s grooming brand for guys around the country who want high quality, vegan and cruelty-free, Aussie made products that reflect a more modern masculinity. “It’s exciting to be joining STUFF as we launch in Woolworths. Beyond the fantastic range of products that simplify skin care and personal care for men and smell amazing, I believe passionately...
Real STUFF 101 with Hunter: Renegade Rugby Red's star James O'Connor James O’Connor blew my mind. As a guy who has experienced more highs and lows than most people his age, he is super clear on who he is, how he got there and what's important moving forward. After playing for Australia in front of thousands of fans as a youngster, James was a party boy, a model, a substance abuser and spent time in jail. This conversation tears through assumptions about masculinity and what it takes to walk the hero's journey. Mental health, intuition, drug abuse, and healthy relationships are...
Here at STUFF, we’re big believers that natural deodorant is the way to go. So, we’re here to answer a few questions about what natural deodorant actually is and why we reckon you should make the switch. Let’s get into it! Q. Why do I stink? Let us count the reasons. Kidding. Firstly, it’s not sweat itself that causes body odour. Instead, when sweat touches your skin, naturally occurring bacteria break down proteins in your sweat, which releases fatty acid and this is where body odour comes from. The odour your body produces can be bad, good or have no smell...
Real STUFF 101 with Hunter: Client Liaison's Monte Morgan on breaking expectations and building movements It was a beautiful thing to sit down with a performer who's music has shaped so many of my dance floor highs and eased me out of some couch-hugging lows. Client Liaison are currently touring their latest album Divine Intervention up the East Coast and clearly their punchline style and nostalgic anthems have stood the COVID tests of time. Monte showed up to this Real STUFF poddy with the humility of a focused creative. Our chat escalates quickly from discussing schoolyard antics to the expansive freedom of travelling overseas....
It’s no secret that mental health rates are rapidly declining, especially since the pandemic. It is now more necessary than ever that we find innovative solutions to support mental health initiatives. STUFF exists to fund life-changing mental health programs for young men. We do this through our charity partner, Man Cave, who provide preventative mental health and emotional intelligence workshops for boys in school. Our impact is growing every single day, and we have a huge 2022 in store to keep making a difference for our young men. “Our whole belief is that if we can support boys to become...
Real STUFF 101 with Hunter: Where we stuff up when it comes to a more equal world, with youth advocate and Rhodes Scholar Yasmin Poole It was a total learning experience to sit down with Yasmin Poole, discussing the old school power dynamics still dominating our world, and understanding how men can find an entry point into the conversation. Yasmin is a defining voice for inclusion when it comes to how decisions are made, and who has the privilege of making them in Australia. This Real STUFF poddy offers up some handy ways good men can be involved in these emotionally charged conversations...
Real STUFF 101 from Hunter: Breaking down what it means when we talk up good leadership, with Bombers Skipper Dyson Heppell I was chuffed to sit down with a long-time role model of mine, Dyson Heppell, for a chat on the Real STUFF poddy. As a footy legend and dead set nice guy, Dyson has played nearly 200 games with Essendon, and is widely respected as an inspirational leader. Dyson and his two brothers grew up with strong family values. That loving Leongatha upbringing continues to shape the way Dys shows up as the authentic and values-driven leader he's renowned for being today. Here we are...
STUFF from Hunter: Tips on hacking our own masculine stereotypes with Tom Harkin from Tomorrow Man This poddy with Tom Harkin is a masterclass in owning our shit. Tom is a really good friend and someone that has constantly inspired my journey. But bigger than that, Tom has impacted the emotional journeys of hundreds of thousands of boys, young men, and high performing executives of both genders. He has shaken generations from stringent stereotypes and helped them become more authentic versions of themselves. This week I break down the key lessons from Tom's heartfelt personal stories, so we can create new...
STUFF from Hunter: Tips on feeling all the feelings with List Cloggers Dyl and Dan These legends jumped headfirst with me into the inaugural Real STUFF podcast – and our conversation blew me away. Before the cameras started rolling we all admitted we were a bit nervous, me in the hot seat as poddy interviewer, and the boys for once on the flipside, being interviewed. The hilarity, vulnerability, and down to earth honesty of our chat was seriously inspiring … and we definitely unclogged some lists of untapped emotion during the session. In terms of STUFF for your mind, I’m going...
Mate, taking care of your skin is important all year. It’s especially important in the warmer months when your skin cops it from all angles and you work up a sweat walking a couple hundred meters from the car to the beach. We’ve got two simple summer skin care tips for men to sort you out in the warmer months. At the end of the day, just like you take care of that hard-earned thirst, take care of that poor old mug. CleanseCleansing your face after a long day is really important in summer. Using our Face Wash every evening will...
We know what you’re probably thinking: but, like, why are antiperspirants bad anyway? Why should I make the switch to a natural deodorant? I tried before and I stunk worse than Pepé Le Pew. Yep, we hear ya. But we’ve also got some facts on the ol’ spray in a can. We’ve also got some intel on what to expect when you make the switch, so you don’t freak out when your body does what it’s supposed to do. Hear us out! Antiperspirants are packed with aluminium, which forms a barrier to stop you sweating. But this can clog your...
When preparing for this "Asking for a Mate" series, we asked teenage boys from The Man Cave's workshops what they'd like to open up about, or what they wish was talked about more. "What does it mean to be a man?" came up a lot.So for this episode, Man Cave facilitators Andrew and Luther explore what being a man means to them, and how their personal stories and backgrounds play into their responses.