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Becky Felstead Season 2 Episode 11

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood abuse and suicide ideation. Please listen with care.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to Lifeline (13 11 14 in Australia) or local crisis support.

In this deeply moving conversation, Becky sits down with JP, a FIFO worker and father, who opens up about surviving childhood abuse, losing his father, and facing his darkest moments as an adult.

At just 14, JP walked out of his family home after years of emotional and physical abuse. Years later, battling depression and suicidal thoughts, he found hope in unexpected places — through the love of his wife, his kids, and a group of men who weren’t afraid to say, “Love you, bro.”

Together, Becky and JP unpack:

  • How childhood trauma shaped his adult life and relationships
  • The silent battles men face with mental health
  • What it really takes to break generational patterns
  • How community and vulnerability can literally save lives

This episode is a reminder that opening up doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.



👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast host
Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour.
Now she’s back, flipping the script again.

After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you.

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🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast
📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com

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