Podcast
Men Like Us
Hosted by Matthew Mangelsdorf · EN
MLU Test Voice - 2 7 2025
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Men Like Us - DVA and Allied Health
Jun 1000:48:45Tap to summarizeJoin me and Scott Jeffrey, President of the TPI Federation of Australia, for an important conversation on the key issues facing veterans today.We discuss proposed funding changes, access to allied health support, the use of medicinal cannabis, and the real impact these decisions may have on veterans, their families, and the wider community.
Transcribe →ANZAC Day
Jun 1000:02:54Tap to summarizeANZAC Day is one of Ausralia's most signifcant national days. It commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand tropps at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 during the Gallipoli Campaign, and it honours all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in war, conflict, and peacekeeping operations.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Ben Roberts-Smith - Season 2 - Episode 8
Apr 1200:01:09Tap to summarizeThere’s something deeply confronting about the way we talk about war, and even more confronting about the way we treat the men who fight it.Take Ben Roberts-Smith. Once held up as the very definition of Australian courage. A decorated war hero, a man we celebrated, a man we pointed to and said, this is what bravery looks like. And yet, in the years that followed, we watched that same man become the centre of one of the most public and divisive reckonings this country has ever seen.Now, whatever side people take on his case, there’s a bigger issue here that we can’t ignore.We send young Australians into war zones under the banner of duty, loyalty, and mateship. We ask them to make impossible decisions in impossible environments where the line between right and wrong is often blurred by survival. We expect them to carry out orders, to trust their leadership, and to risk everything not just their lives, but their futures, their mental health, and their place in society.But when they come home, things change.Suddenly, the support isn’t as strong. The understanding fades. The same nation that praised their courage can be quick to judge their actions, often from the comfort of a lounge room, far removed from the chaos of combat.And here’s the part that sits heavy. Accountability doesn’t always fall evenly.The men on the ground, the ones making split second decisions under fire, often carry the full weight of scrutiny. Meanwhile, those higher up the chain, the commanders, the decision makers, can at times step away from the consequences of the environments they helped create.That imbalance is something we need to confront.Because this isn’t about excusing wrongdoing. It’s about recognising the reality of war, the pressure placed on those we send into it, and the responsibility that sits at every level, not just the boots on the ground.If we’re going to call them heroes when it suits us, we need to stand by them when things get complicated.If we’re going to demand accountability, it must be shared, fairly and honestly, across the entire chain of command.And if we truly value the men and women who serve this country, then our support for them cannot be conditional. It cannot disappear the moment the story becomes uncomfortable.Because at the end of the day, these are Australians who were asked to do a job most of us will never fully understand.And that deserves more than selective respect.It deserves consistency.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Voice of Men Like Us - Season 2 - Episode 7
Mar 2400:05:06Tap to summarizeI am creating Voice for Men Like Us and Veterans because too many men — especially our veterans — feel like they have been forgotten, ignored, or expected to just “get on with it” in silence.For years, men have carried the weight of providing, protecting, and serving their communities and their country. But when it comes to their mental health, their struggles, their purpose after service, or simply having someone listen — the support is often missing.This platform exists to change that.It’s about giving men a place where their voice matters. A place where we can talk honestly about life, identity, family, mental health, and the challenges men face today — without judgement and without being told to stay quiet.Because men like us — and the veterans who have sacrificed so much for this country — deserve to be heard, supported, and respected.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Take a Break - Season 2 - Episode 6
Mar 300:01:50Tap to summarizeA short video to let you know we are on a break. We will be back by the first week of May to start a new Dynamic and Informative Remainder of 2026
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Protein Vid - Season 2 Episode 5
Feb 900:04:38Tap to summarizeI used to overthink this stuff. Training, recovery, what I should or shouldn’t eat. Truth is, muscle just needs to be used and it needs to be fed. Protein helps your body rebuild what you break down, and if you don’t get enough, you feel it — weaker, slower, flatter.This video isn’t a lesson or a lecture. It’s just me making a protein shake, having a bit of fun, and doing one small thing that helps me keep moving, keep training, and keep showing up. Nothing serious. Just part of the routine.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Video - Payback - Season 2 - Episode 4
Feb 500:04:23Tap to summarizeTo everyone who’s supported Men Like Us from the start whether you’ve listened shared a post sent a message had a quiet conversation or simply nodded along because something resonated, I see you and I’m genuinely grateful.What started as an honest idea has turned into something progressive real and much bigger than me. Men Like Us has grown because men are ready to talk to listen to reflect and to do better for themselves their partners their kids and the people around them.This space has never been about having all the answers. It’s about creating room for honesty growth accountability and support. And the response so far proves there is a real need for that.We’re only getting started. This will continue to grow evolve and serve all men no matter where you’re at in life with respect truth and purpose.Thank you for backing it believing in it and being part of it. The journey continues.Thanks to Everyone who Supported Men Like UsMatthew
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Here's The Proof - Season 2 - Episode 3
Jan 3100:06:45Tap to summarizeHeres' the proof of what I do.I put this video up this time for a simple reason. To show results, not just talk. I’ve said plenty about hard work, discipline, and taking responsibility for your own health, and it matters to me that people know I actually live by that. This isn’t about flexing or chasing likes, it’s about honesty. Progress doesn’t happen overnight, but if you show up consistently and do the work, the results come. I wanted this out there so people can see that I practice what I preach, not just say the words.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Reflect and Act - Season 2 - Episode 2
Jan 1600:04:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Men Like Us, we reflect on Episode 1 and continue the conversation about honesty, vulnerability, and the silent weight many men carry. Matthew explores why men are conditioned to stay quiet, how messages like “man up” and “don’t cry” shape our behaviour, and the real cost of emotional silence, for ourselves and for the next generation.Through personal reflection and lived experience, this episode challenges the idea that strength means staying quiet, and reframes vulnerability as courage. The episode also sets a simple but powerful piece of homework: taking time to acknowledge what you’ve been holding in and choosing one small step toward speaking it out loud.This is a conversation about presence, fatherhood, masculinity, and breaking long-held habits of silence, one honest step at a time.
Transcribe →Men Like Us - Tell The Truth - Episode 1
Jan 300:09:59Tap to summarizeThis episode of Men Like Us is all about honesty, the truth about life, manhood, and the conversations we often avoid. I speak openly about real struggles, lessons learned, and the realities that shape us. But the podcast isn’t just my story, it’s yours too. I’m asking you to tell the truth, to share your thoughts and feedback, because real change and real connection only happen when we’re honest with ourselves and with each other.Join the conversation on our Facebook page, in the Men Like Us Facebook group, or explore menlikeus.org and let me know what resonates with you. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple, share with friends and family, and help shape a space where truth truly matters.
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