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b"Well, I think I\\u2019ve held up pretty well so far on the show \\u2013 it\\u2019s not easy to leave me speechless, but this week\\u2019s guest cracked me. I\\u2019m always so impressed and inspired by everyone\\u2019s self-awareness, reflection and honesty, but Jake Edwards is just on another level.\\n\\nIMPORTANT NOTE \\u2013 This is a little heavier than usual and we do touch on suicide in the context of Jake's incredibly inspiring recovery. A conversation about yay in any depth has to acknowledge how severe the challenges can be for some among us. You\\u2019ve likely realised I\\u2019m an advocate for open albeit difficult conversations around mental health to help us normalise it and continue to spread awareness about the support available, helpful strategies and how you can absolutely still find your yay (Jake\\u2019s story being the perfect example). I always marvel at the timing of the universe and it\\u2019s perfect that this one worked out just when we\\u2019re all facing challenges to our routine and structure so probably need it most.\\n\\nI usually do a more detailed intro, but I think Jake tells his story so well, especially with the added layer of later reflection with hindsight, a lot of work and brutal honesty with himself. For some quick context, he followed his father, grandfather and great grandfather into the AFL but faced a mental health spiral after being delisted and losing the only identity he\\u2019d ever cultivated for himself. You\\u2019ll hear about the depths of rock bottom that he hit but has since built himself back up from to found Outside the Locker Room, his incredible charity providing critical mental health education and welfare support to community sporting clubs across Australia. He\\u2019s also co-founded Speak Clothing that you\\u2019ll hear about in the show. It\\u2019s no surprise to me that he is an Australian Mental Health Prize Nominee in recognition of his amazing work. I\\u2019ve known Jake for years and am as moved now as I was the first time I heard this \\u2013 his is a truly incredible story that I hope you gain as much from as I did.\\n\\nPLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:\\n\\nLifeline 13 11 14\\nBeyondblue\\nOTLR\\n\\n+ Follow Jake here\\n+ Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah\\n+ Join our Facebook community here\\n+ Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!"