This is part 1/4 of a 4 part series with the CEO of Mindfull Aus, Matt Runnalls. We recorded this episode over 6 months ago in Australia, but the topics covered in this episode are probably more relevant today than ever: feeling like an emotional burden, misconceptions around depression and how to spot when others may be needing help. The episode starts with a quick touch base of where Matt is now (May 2020) and then deep dives into his story of how he started his not-for-profit organisation, Mindfull Aus, to help people feeling the way he once did. As a young man, he was having suicidal thoughts and suppressing his feelings and emotions. He thought ‘why am I feeling depressed when I've had a normal upbringing with lots of opportunities and there are so many other people out there who have it worse off than I do’. These exact thoughts were what lead him to suicide attempts before speaking up about needing support. Matt is now a beacon of hope for many individuals and communities. Mindfull Aus is becoming a leading institution in the modern mindfulness space. Tune in to Ep #15 for part 2/4. Find Matt here: facebook.com/mindfullaus Reach out to us: connect@the8billioneffect.com // @the_8billioneffect