114. Cycling Around Australia For Mental Health with Ben & Jay (Boomerang Loop AU)

<p>Joining us on today’s episode are two extremely brave souls who decided to hit the ground cycling to raise awareness for mental health. </p><p>Ben and Jay are currently cycling around Australia. Yes, you read that right. These two didn’t even own a bike prior to deciding on this massive undertaking. With little to no experience doing something this extreme, Ben and Jay were determined to make it happen because of their new found purpose advocating for conversations around mental health. </p><p>Their goal is to raise $100,000 for ‘Mindful Aus’, a charity dedicated to empowering youth with the education and knowledge around mental health as  a preventative measure. This is a valiant effort made by two men who have seen the dark side of mental illness and what it can do to an individual and a community. <br/><br/>On today’s episode, we sit down with Ben and Jay as they start their cycling journey to discuss why they started this challenge, their experience with mental health, and how they are trying to create change.</p><p>Tune in to hear an inspiring story of resilience and perseverance!</p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li>When Jay and Ben decided to cycle around Australia</li><li>The purpose around cycling around Australia</li><li>Jay’s experience with mental health and racism</li><li>Ben’s experience growing up playing rugby</li><li>Life lessons learned travelling and exploring the world</li><li>The fixation on the end goal versus taking the first step</li><li>Change in mentality after travelling</li><li>Jay and Ben’s plans for after cycling</li><li>How Jay and Ben planned and are executing the trip with no help</li><li>How Jay and Ben chose ‘My Flaws’ as the charity to donate to</li><li>Creating awareness about mental health on the road</li><li>How to prepare to cycle around Australia</li><li>The importance of knowing your ‘why’</li></ul><p>To make a donation to Ben and Jay’s cause, head to their <a href='https://boomerangloopau.com.au/'>website</a> and click on the donate button! </p><p>Anothe