25 STAY ALIVE

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Yes, you can face multiple life-threatening diseases and still share your story with grace and humour in order to help others. 25 STAY ALIVE is a global movement which educates and inspires younger people to be proactive with their health. In this engaging and filter-free podcast, Hugo will not only share his own experiences of overcoming 2 bouts of cancer, but he will also be joined by some inspiring guests along the way. Nothing is off limits, so prepare yourself for tears, laughter and goosebumps.

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GUEST: Mental Health & Wellbeing During COVID-19... Dr Izzy Smith.

Apr 14 2020 24 mins

With the world engulfed in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we thought it would be appropriate to talk to a Doctor who is on the frontline of it all. Dr Izzy Smith is also a mental health advocate, Movember ambassador, and most importantly, she is down-to-earth, caring and passionate. Hugo talks to Dr Smith about what it is like being on the frontline, some ways to stay mentall

Bonus Ep: What is 25 STAY ALIVE? (Radio Interview)

Dec 16 2019 8 mins

In this short bonus episode, Hugo talks about his health journey, and why he subsequently started 25 STAY ALIVE. Thanks to ABC Radio South Australia and Georgia Roberts for conducting the interview.

GUEST: One of the Great Sporting Comebacks...Alex Johnson's Story.

Sep 25 2019 39 mins

With the AFL Grand Final this weekend, we thought it would be appropriate to interview an AFL Premiership player, and someone who has had to overcome significant adversity. Hugo was fortunate enough to sit down with Alex Johnson (former AFL player for the Sydney Swans) to talk about the highs and lows of his AFL career. Alex has one of the great sporting comebacks, but it's what ha

From first cancer diagnosis to post remission complexities.

Aug 14 2019 29 mins

This week on the show we have a more broad Q&A episode! Over the course of the past few months we have had a bunch of different questions come through our social media channels, so we figured it was about time we answered some on air! We'll tackle everything from first diagnosis to post remission complexities, hope you enjoy! We'll do another one of these in a few months so if you

GUEST: The Loss of a Child to Suicide... Maria's Story.

Aug 06 2019 55 mins

This week on the podcast, Hugo sat down with Maria, an incredibly strong women who lost her son, Peter, to suicide at just 22yo. Peter was also one of Hugo's best mates, and Maria and Hugo now share a very special bond. Although there are moments in this episode that are quite emotional, there are also some very important conversations surrounding mental health. Maria discusses wha

GUEST: Would You Take an Exercise Pill?

Jul 24 2019 41 mins

This week on the show we are joined by our resident nutritionist, Sara, to talk all things diet, lifestyle and exercise. Sara has essentially cured herself from rheumatoid arthritis without relying on medication. We discuss the benefits of diet, lifestyle and exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions. Exercise is the pill. Lifestyle is the medicine. It's availab

What is it like living with a Stoma (ileostomy bag)?

Jul 17 2019 28 mins

This week on the show we delve into the mysterious (to many) world of alternative pooping methods. Dahlia shares her experiences with her ileostomy (aka stoma baby), and Hugo explores his apprehension with the possibility of having one 'installed' himself! 💩 As always, thanks for tuning in! Be sure to click SUBSCRIBE and follow us on instagram @25StayAlive, we would love to hear

The stigma surrounding mental health, and why it needs to change!

Jul 10 2019 25 mins

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15-44. Something needs to change. In this week's episode, we talk about a recent post from AFL star Dayne Beams, who has openly admitted that he is a "broken man". We also discuss the impact of our hyperconnected digital lives, and why we all need to be having genuine conversations around mental health as part of ev

GUEST: Surviving Stage IV Melanoma...Natalie's Story.

Jul 02 2019 57 mins

Melanoma kills more young Australians than ANY other cancer. This week on the show we chat with Natalie Fornasier, an inspirational 25 year old whose life was flipped upside down when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma. Similarly to Hugo & Dahlia, Natalie has dedicated her life to educating others on the realities of living with cancer. Natalie is the face of Call Time On Mel

GUEST: A young man's s battle with alcoholism and what it means to be sober.

Jun 26 2019 57 mins

Alcohol addition is very real... and it needs to be talked about. This week on the show, we are joined by a brave young man called Damien, who at only 29yo went into rehab for alcohol addiction. He openly talks about his experience with alcoholism, how seeking help literally saved his life, and what it means to be sober. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our show and follow us on Instagram @