Tame Impala’s Cam Avery joins us for one of the most surprisingly raw, honest, and hilarious conversations we’ve ever had on These Lads Are Mental.

Fresh off a U.S. tour, Cam sits down with us in Los Angeles just hours before a flight home — and we dive straight into the unexpected connection between music, mental health, identity, and golf (yes, golf). And trust us… you’ve never heard a musician talk like this.

From almost becoming a pro golfer, to shooting 74 while half-cut, to accidentally missing a tee time with Bill Murray, Cam opens up about:

• Life touring with Tame Impala

• The pressure of creativity when you’re an “outcome-driven” person

• Why golf became his anchor during a chaotic period

• The power of ritual, reps, and routine for your mind

• How sport teaches presence, discipline, and emotional regulation

• Finding connection (and yourself) on and off the course

• His sports media company, The Fade — and why talking about struggle matters

This episode is deep, funny, unpredictable and packed with insight.

Cam’s reflections on mental health, accountability, and rebuilding your life are some of the most honest we’ve heard on the show.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, identity, or finding something stable to hold onto — you’ll feel this one.

🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation.

💬 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.

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In this episode of These Lads Are Mental, Neil O’Sullivan and Gary Rafferty sit down with ADHD specialist Andy Hayes for an eye-opening conversation about ADHD and mental health. 🧠✨

We cover it all:

• The real impact ADHD has on your mental health
• How ADHD can unlock creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
• What the diagnosis journey looks like (and how to get started)
• Life after diagnosis—what changes, what challenges, and what’s next
• Practical steps to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
• Plus: Is ADHD a case of nature vs nurture? Andy weighs in with expert insights

Whether you’re curious about ADHD, navigating your own diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with real talk, helpful advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.

🔔 Subscribe for more raw and relatable chats about mental health every week!

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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Cronin – former finance executive turned global meditation teacher, wellness entrepreneur, and co-creator of The Portal.

Tom shares his powerful journey from high-stress city life to inner peace, and how he's now on a mission to inspire one billion people to meditate daily.

We dive deep into:

🔹 The Seven States of Consciousness

🔹 How stillness can radically reduce anxiety and stress

🔹 Breaking the stigma around meditation (especially for men)

🔹 The making of The Portal – a film and book experience changing lives worldwide

🔹 Simple tools to bring more peace and presence into your everyday life

Whether you're a skeptic, beginner, or seasoned meditator – this episode is packed with practical wisdom and grounded insight to help you take your mental health to the next level.

🌍 Explore Tom’s work: https://tomcronin.com

📖 The Portal: https://entertheportal.com

👇 Drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway – and if you’ve ever tried meditation.

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