The Mendis Podcast
The Mendis Podcast is a grounded, honest space for men navigating disability, diagnosis, mental health, and major life change.
Hosted by Mendis, the podcast blends real conversations, lived-experience stories, reflective blog readings, and guided calm practices designed to meet people where they are. Episodes range from the Diagnosed series — exploring identity, misdiagnosis, and the weight of medical labels — to guided “Chill-Pills,” interviews, and community reflections focused on resilience, connection, and growth.
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This is not about fixing men.
It’s about sitting with what’s real — and moving forward together.
The Mendis Podcast
Diagnosed Series - Young Onset Parkinson's disease with Mike and Tash
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Hello and welcome to Diagnosed, the show that shares real stories for people working through a life-changing diagnosis. I'm your host Todd Murfitt. April the 11th is world Parkinsons day and today we're going to talk with two very special guests about the challenges faced when handed the news that they have young onset parkinsons disease – an incurable and degenerative neurological disease, commonly recognised as shaking in old people, but that really is just the penguin on top of an enormous iceberg. Living with Young onset parkinsons disease myself, I'm very much looking forward to this discussion! So we've each cracked a beer and I'll invite our guests to introduce themselves.