Thank you so much for having me my beautiful Canadian fam! Somehow this one felt so heavy yet after it I felt a lot lighter. Please everyone continue to speak up 💛💛💛
I came across the video about Lee when I was going through a hard time with suicidal ideation in my life. I was diagnosed with MS and so many kept telling me how they knew someone who had MS that committed suicide. Seeing the impact that Lee's death had on all of you changed my mind. I used to get upset everytime I heard a train outside my house because it was a reminder of a dark time and instead I changed my mindset. Everytime I hear a train I think of Lee and remember to keep going that somewhere I have an Eamon and Bec rooting for me and would be sad without me. Lee saved at least one life that day. I am still here because your video got me into therapy and getting the help I need.
Im sorry you have been diagnosed with MS. Carnivore Diet has healed a few people. Check out Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Boz, Kelly Hogan. ❤
1.36. I love how Bec realized Max needed a second, so she took the spotlight of him for a second to ask Eamon a question. shes great at paying attention to how people are feeling in the moment.
Max is that person you want as a friend, a true friend! I'm glad he is keeping his personal relationship private, we on the outside don't need to know everything! Great interview
Thanks for everyone sharing their stories. magic mushrooms pulled me out of a deep depression over a couple years ago, and I'm now happier than ever before in my life.
there is something about Bec talking about Lee that is chemically altering. A girl fighting for her life able to LOVE deeply a girl who ran towards death and maybe not understand why Lee isn't here but not being mad anymore. their friendship is holy.
After 30 years as a career firefighter in the Tacoma/Seattle area, I was pushed to my breaking point. I became a shadow of myself, and work hard daily battling my demons of PTSD and feeling completely f'd. Eventually, I had to retire and working with doctors, trying various treatments to get back on my feet. I spent nine months barely leaving bed, It got really bad after YOUR diagnosis, you guys losing your best friend and taking a break on youtube, my always happy smiling fun couple was REAL and it hit hard. Shortly after you guys went off youtube I Lost my great friend and co worker and another close firefighter brother shortly after. Those were dark times. But through it all, seeing your genuine happiness and the fun you share together reminded me that there are still good people out there. Funny TODAY I reached out about the album cover of Floracast PRESS and couldn't believe it, they look exactly like ( kind of) you guys! So, after I sent the email earlier today I though shit I need to check out your new podcast and was blown away by Max and by how much I could relate to Max’s struggles-down to the same kinds of experiences and feelings, even though our worlds look a bit different not to mention his toilet flushes backwards! Hearing that I’m not alone and that others understand has made a world of difference. Thank you for being real and starting your podcast/youtube channel and getting back at it! Seriously THANK YOU! Love you guys!
@ShawsTH-cam. I was very touched by your comment and wish you the best on your journey. Thanks for your honesty, I'm sure it will help others. You are a beautiful soul.❤
It felt so right for Max to be the 1st guest on Reroot. What a beautiful friendship and a special bond. Lee is such a gift to all. Love you guys. Love you Max ❤
I don't know if y'all realize the impact you're making. I have tuned in for the last 8 years, never commented before because I didn't know if you'd read it or care. But gosh what y'all are doing and sharing is SO important and amazing. You are truly changing lives. I am so so thankful you continue to be honest and vulnerable. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for your content, and sharing these parts of your lives. Just know, I will always tune in. Much love, B.
I started watching this podcast at 2am and I couldn’t sleep. I thought it would be light listening and make me sleepy. I’m a 71yr widow who has lost her oldest daughter, oldest grandson, and my husband. I have bouts of depression as well. I am an avid follower of Max and I love how open and down to earth he is. The fact he can even talk about his problems like this is amazing and is such a positive influence on my life. I’m happy you have each other as close friends. I lost most of my close friends when my husband died so I turned and looked around and God provided me with such beautiful new ones😊 Max was spot on for not waiting to enjoy life after he retired as my husband was the other example and his health problems took over him to the point he couldn’t enjoy what he had worked for😢 Now I tell people to enjoy life while you’re young and travel as much as you can while you are physically able. I’m so happy I watched this podcast and thank you for your openness to answer life’s tough problems and find solutions to cope afterwards. Thank you for being kind and giving of yourselves❤
@kathyweaver5113 I am so incredibly sorry for all of the loss you’ve had. I truly believe they are still with you and that one day you will be reunited. Sending you love, peace and light ❤
God is love, Totally all the love we feel and have a birthright too is because of him and I have loved that I have learned that and experienced so deeply and i'm so grateful that the joy of the lord is my strength. Joy and freedom and love is an amazing thing, and it's a gift from him.That is Wonderful. God is love❤ 1:06:24
I suffered with mild depression for several years. There was no external reason. I had a beautiful family, a solid job, great house, wonderful life, but I couldn't find joy. I was lucky. I found out that I could write, and writing got me through it. We need to stop calling it mental health because it unnecessarily separates it from overall health. It's HEALTH, and how you feel is equally important as how your body's doing. I miss Lee and I never even met her. Love you all. Maarten.
It’s rare to listen to 3 individuals who at such a young age have experienced so much and chose to overcome & learn. This podcast is an example of what can be so positive about social media. I avoided social media until now, at an advanced age well beyond your “targeted” demographics for the reasons you have discussed. I’ll listen to anyone younger or older who has something worth listening to…I watch your channels and now this podcast. Thank you for sharing you are a gift!
YES,YES,YES !!! I totally need to have someone give me some guidance on how to begin such a vital practice. This podcast was so inspirational for a number of reasons. I enjoyed getting to know Max a little better.
I was a medic, then got my BSN in nursing. Started in Trauma and Burn ICU. Then did Trauma and medical ER. I was a travel nurse and worked the Shooting in Vegas at the trauma center. I developed severe PTSD and left nursing. I am now a recovering alcoholic addict which is very common in the medical field. I know the pain and toll it takes on you emotionally and physically. I pray for you Max and Emon and Beck. ❤🙏🕊️
What a wonderful collection of stories and experiences... Happy, Sad, scary, but a wonderful life! I have mostly buried my PTSD story from when I was in my early twenties... My next-door neighbors were all murdered and I was one of the first people inside giving support to one of the victims that was struggling to breathe ... he later passed ... anyways I think everyone has a story of something that impacted their psych/health. Loved hearing Max talk about self-care and so much more! Thankyou Eamon and Bec, and Max! Great to see how you have pushed through so much and shine the light on Healing and happiness!
Max served me and my boyfriend at Kenzington's in Barrie. He and Lee were building out their van at the time. We stumbled across their youtube a few months later. I think that's how I found Eamon and Bec. My boyfriend and I ended up converting a van and moved across the country. You are all so special!
To hear Eamon say things like “if you choose to believe it” and “if you’re open to it” is a huge growth moment that deserves to be acknowledged! I remember in the last season of reroot you two discussed how Eamon tends to form a belief very strongly and then feels the need to almost evangelize. Huge step for him to understand that the truth for others may not exist exactly like your own truth. Way to go💛
I feel and see Lee’s energy so much when watching Max, Eamon, and Bec all together 🌞✨ Beautiful conversation with beautiful people. I also loved hearing some Max lore 😂
This was such a beautiful podcast. I didn’t deal with death very well when I found my son dead at 32 in 2017. I just wanted to die and almost took my own life, I suffered for 4 years and just in the last couple year’s found peace. This was a beautiful podcast, and it shows how helping someone who is hurting is such a blessing. My own family left we to deal with the depression because they said if they talked to me I depressed them. Thank you guys for sharing and loving the way you do. ❤❤❤
Lee's death hit me SO hard. I didn't even know her in real life but wow it really hit me. Her soul was so special. I can't even imagine the pain her friends and family had/have been feeling. Love to you all 💛
Same here. I was shocked when I started crying... How special a person can be to make a stranger from other part of the world grief for her? Then few months later a friend of mine took her life too and I couldn't believe it. She was just like Lee, the light in every room.💛💚
Thank you for the immense vulnerability in this episode; am beginning to see your podcast is all about this, and to me, this is profoundly, profoundly appreciated. One of the things I wanted to say is that I want to deeply commend Max, not only for opening up so authentically and deeply, but for correcting himself when he was about to say "committed" suicide, and switching to the term, died by. I did a speech once on the language and terminology around suicide, and breaking the stigma, and greatly appreciate Max's awareness. Much love, props, and respect, to all of you.
My dearest Bec and Eamon, thank you! Easter Sunday of this year, my husband and I received a phone call from our youngest daughter that her sister, our oldest daughter had been murdered by her boyfriend! My world stopped! I didn’t think I would ever recover but I am,slowly. Watching you two with your beautiful wee Frankie warmed my heart and made me smile when I thought I would never smile again. I love your positive attitude towards life and how bravely you talk about the hard stuff. I have found an amazing therapist that is helping me to navigate this world without my daughter. My son in-law is from Australia and he and Max sound alike, very comforting. When my husband and I received word of our daughter, we had been travelling around Canada for 4 years in our motor home, we call Lucy. I wish you love, happiness and laughter as you navigate this uncertain world.
Grief lasts as long as it lasts. There is no timeline. My husband of 39 years was killed 13 years ago. You come through something like that learning how to cope along the way. I think you’ve done incredibly Max. What Bec said - you chose the love. ❤️. So glad you are loving again. You are worth it.
I often wake up in the middle of the night and try not to jump on here but this has been a brutal week in USA for those of us who were looking forward to having a wise, compassionate and funny president. While I have seen a few shorts on this new podcast I am so glad the first one is with Max! What a gift. I feel like I know you all so well. I am your parents age and you’re in my life even if it’s virtual. I can’t remember the details of a every video but I love how much you have all grown individually and together. This gathering feels like icing on the cake. I love where you’re at and look forward to where you’re going . Lee’s death was incredibly painful for so many of us, even those of us out here in the ethernet. it feels so healthy to hear you share your thoughts on Lee and your perspective of what happened and ideas of lessons learned. Thank you!
1:35:55 This part … it got to me; i started tearing up and then saw Max when Eamon suggested sending the voice note and started to tear up even more. Then Bec came in and said those just absolutely sweet things about Max and the tears just began to overflow. No stopping them. I didn’t expect them going into this episode. I expected the laughs that usually come when Max and Eamon are in the same room (which I did get). You all have such an amazing friendship! ❤
I discovered Max and Occy while living isolated on a cliff in a bus in the central Australian desert for nearly 12 months with my albino dingo Napurulla. I planned on leaving the northern Rivers of NSW and spending time in solitude. Max and Occy became a very exciting time in my week and then the videos weren't as frequent I'd get depressed lol. They became my inspiration to love myself and process grief. Thanks Max and Occy I love your channel. 🙏
LOVED THIS & NEEDED THIS! We all loved Lee too! And, I will NEVER forget the morning I read/found out what happened. I needed to get to work (Oncology nurse) - I literally couldn’t move. And, to CARE/LOVE someone so much - who you never met… WHO DO YOU TALK TO ABOUT YOUR (mine) GRIEF? Who could possibly understand the magnitude! It was this - I am just bowled over… but, I don’t even know/met her. Not knowing what to do with this true grief I was feeling. I’m crying now - again! This conversation between you guys was something I really needed. Thank you all!
I have been following Max for a few years now and so pleased and thankful to you for allowing Max to open up about his life experiences. I had heard Max talk of Lee and their breakup but didn’t know Lee had committed suicide and I am so sorry to hear this. I send you all much love and healing. Thank you Max for sharing what must be very triggering for you. I lost my love 3yrs back and still grieving for him. Hugs
Thank you Max, Bec, Eamon for this episode. I was deeply impacted by Lee’s passing, more than expected. I never really got to talk about it or knew anyone else that watched your channels. This episode brings me closure I never had, thank you for your vulnerability. You’re really helping others ❤️
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes Steve_porassss,. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Loved hearing Max's deeper stories, I've been following you all for many years. When Lee passed, I cried more for her than anyone I've known, which is crazy since I'd never met her. Such a beutiful talented soul, the same as the three of you! It's taken me a long time, but finally bought a sprinter van and building it out now. Love this new pocast and all of you! Frankie is such a beautiful baby, so precious! 💞
This is probably the best pod iv ever listened to , I found max through his video about Lee and my heart broke . It’s truly beautiful to see a man wear his heart on his sleeve in this way and open up truly for us to learn from what a guy max is
Lee's passing shook me in an indescribable and inexplicable as a person who never met her in real life. She will forever be part of so many of our stories.
Thank you. I cried many times during this 1hour and 50 minutes, both due to joy and heartache. I really have to thank Max for talking about his relationship with his sister. It was so pure and real. I was already crying when he said he admired her but he had difficulties saying it to her because it is the same for my brother and I. And then when i learnt that his sister and I had the same name I took this as a sign and called my brother. Thank you all, your friendship is so intense and joyful. Enjoy 🌟
Having Max has the first guest was awesome. He is so raw & honest. Love the deep dive into mental health. I have bi polar 1 and I don't know how my husband has handled it for so many years. I have attacked him with weapons & words, I have disappeared on him and just plain was awful ( it's a horrible disease) yet he stands strong. Gets help when he can't deal with me any longer. I have friends who watch me and ask the tough questions. Bless yall ... grwat work ❤
I lost my husband of 23 years, the father to our 6 babies, to suicide. I found him that morning and have suffered severe PTSD and very severe grief since. There was no signs or warnings so I no longer trust anything or feel things are safe. Just 4 weeks after his death, my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung and brain cancer so I was a zombie in shock for a long time, caring for her and trying to get our children through their dad's sudden death. Some scars I don't think ever heal.
Oh my! From someone who understands, as I have suffered through a similar experience, I'm sad you were given this road to go down. It's about a year for me since the last death and I finally feel a bit more like myself again. I pray you are able to move through the process of grief quickly. There are really no words to make things better, but I hope you are able to find more joy than sorrow in the days to come.
Find the lords Word 🙏 I also lost my sister march 10, 2024 from suicide. I was mad, sad , crying every single day, wishing, just so angry with her.. now because of God I feel at peace with her passing. I miss her everyday I still cry and think about her everyday. She my forever best friend. And I'm not scared anymore of death when God calls me home I get to meet my love ones again and get to see the most loving Jesus ever. Prayers to everyone that is going thru a loss.
I pray you find peace. Your comment really hit a chord with me about not feeling safe. I lost someone who had been in my life since childhood who choose my safe place in the world to leave us and I was first on the scene. This place was where I went to recharge and was my favorite place in the world. Along with the grief I was rocked to my core and frightened to be in my normal world. I wouldn't go outside at night, be alone and I was terrified to visit my safe place even as I was drawn to it. I traveled for business and out of town I was fine but at home my security was broken and nothing felt safe. Its always hard to explain to people so your comment caught my attention. I hope you find safety and peace!
Thank you for your kind words. As all suicide survivors know, there is an extra layer to that kind of grief in those circumstances. We can have anger and wonder why our loved one did that to us or didn't love us enough. The one thing that has helped me the most, and has definitely helped my children, is when it clicked that the brain is just a physical organ like the heart, lungs and kidneys. It sounds so silly and obvious, but when we looked at it as just a physical organ with a job, which can become ill and fail doing it's job of processing information and reaching decisions correctly, it changed how we thought about it. We've had people make comments like, "He's selfish. I would never do that." That is like going to a funeral and saying, "Well my healthy heart would never stop beating oxygenated blood like his did" to a heart attack victim's family. Separating the physical organ from the person and who they were just really helped, especially for grieving children trying to understand. He was an amazing man, husband and father his whole life. His brain just failed him that day.❤❤
Thanks for challenging everyone to reach out. That was a special opportunity to share love & i so appreciated it. You three are truly such a light and we are so blessed by your willingness to share your love & light.
Just finished watching. First, i have always enjoyed watching both of your channels. This episode was much needed for a lot of reasons. I laughed, i cried, had moments of reflection good and bad. Whether you need to know it or not, all of you have given me something. As a 58 year old woman, i was brought up to always be strong, brush away any tears, there was no such thing as having a problem or ever anything regarding mental health or illness. You all have given me the permission to get help when i need it. Reach out when im drowning, and put myself first.(still working on that) So i just want to say, thank you. Thank you for not making me feel alone and crazy in my head. Thank you Eamon, Max, and especially Bec.❤
Thank you for this wonderful interview with Max. I picked up Max’s life when he bought his house. I was able to find earlier videos and pieced together Max’s early story. I now feel like an elderly aunt. Good luck with the channel
I've been following since Max and Lee were together. You have all come so far in these last few years. I think the podcast was definitely the next step forward.
I watched Max & Lee + Occy from the very start,and they got me to take the plunge and pack my house (that I still have a mortgage) and I left a month after losing Lee. After arranging this trip to camp around Australia with my 2 doggos. I almost bailed and didn't go. I was devastated to say the least. I also lost my bestie 6 years ago now to suicide & he encouraged (in spirit) me to go. I'm so glad I did. What an adventure. Just shy of 10months will always be my fav time of my life. It took me a long time to want to watch Max (or really Occy let's be honest) just coz I didn't know how to not see Lee. But I watch Yas now.and I miss her. But love how much your mental health has grown Max. I learnt of Bec and Eamon through Max and Lee. And now look at your friendships. Beautiful ❤️ 👌
These collabs, these moments….friends raising friends up, supporting each other. This is beautiful. Thank you Max for being so open and always being authentically yourself. Sharing isn’t easy for anyone. Your channel, I love watching but I think my takeaway every video is to never give up and as you often say, “be kind”. All of you are making this world a better place, Max, Bec, Eamon, Craig, Aimee…many more…❤
This is a great podcast . I discovered Max after lees suicide . It really touched me because it made me realise that ppl would miss me if im gone . I also joined better help and im on a healing journey ❤ thanks fir talking about stuff no one wants to talk about
So happy for Max that he has found someone and sad that people can’t just take joy in seeing how happy Max is and respect that they want to keep it private. They don’t need to make apologies for how they choose to live their life. God Bless all of you.
I'm honestly not that much into podcasts, as there are soooo many of them now... But this episode was amazing, such a beautiful, authentic, genuine conversation. It was great to watch, thank you for sharing this conversation with us!
Thank you so much for these podcasts. You are guys are crushing this. I lost my mother 41 years ago from breast cancer. She was only 47 years old. I was newly married and only 26. Fortunately research has come so far and people can live a long and happy life after this diagnosis. I live by the mantra that she followed from the day she got the news "Live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself" I miss her everyday. She was a very wise woman.
Just saw this and I teared up! You are literally saving lives with this podcast. We are going through a vulnerability and connection crisis and this fights against it. You are the good side of social media. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Max please keep your life fun and do not ever worry about views. If you post every other week, we can all watch it twice. If you move to three weekly to have more play time, we can watch all your videos thrice. Sorted! So glad you are happy and healthy, mentally and physically. I felt into Bec and Eamon through you. Bec I have walked the breast diagnosis path. My hair is purple to remind me to be grateful to have my hair, my life and nine years of new beginnings. Being alive to see my son grow, finally get my camper van, drop a day of work giving to people to focus on me and my life. Having my diagnosis changed my life for the better. The last nine years, and those to come, have been more precious than they ever would have been. Thank you all for an awesome, insightful, thought provoking and inspiring video. I am going to build some meditation into my daily life, thanks to you. Peace and love ✌️
I found your TH-cams right after you all lost Lee and was blown away by the feelings you all expressed and have been following ever since.. this podcast seems full circle and I’m amazed at your courage to feel and express deeply and openly for us all… thank you for being and sharing…love flows and surrounds us all
Oh, this hits. I retired from teaching after 30 years when COVID hit in 2020. Retirement turned out differently than expected. First, I was isolated from COVID, then I had two knee replacements, and now I have back issues. And money is much tighter than I expected (inflation is killing us). As a result, I'm going back to work as a substitute teacher. I am so thankful that I did a lot of traveling and recreational activities when I was younger. So, my message: Do it now, young'uns! Live your life as one great adventure. Don't wait until retirement because you can't necessarily count on making it to retirement, and if you do, you can't always count on good health and financial stability. BTW, I absolutely love these podcasts! Sending you all peace and serenity. 💜
My name is nick from Tasmania. Struggled with ptsd I am 63. And I semi retired early 40 I have to seen people work to retirement then pass away or Helth problems I still struggle with depression I love your videos. Enjoy so much . Cheers from nick
Very insightful interview, I lost my youngest son to suicide nearly 7 years ago and getting to grips with life afterwards has been so hard. So glad Max has found someone else. Thank you so much for this podcast. ❤️🌻🌻❤️
Life is full of ups and downs. The Max and Lee story is very sad. Im so happy Max has found someone to be in his life again.❤ I don't think I will ever unforget that sheep story, unfortunately.😢
I really want to thank you for these conversations around losing Lee. When it happened, I was so rattled by your beautiful, sparkly, smart, and adored girl making the choice she did. Despite knowing how depression twists your thoughts and reality, i just couldn’t wrap my head around this happening to HER. Or to you, your pain was so palpable and unimaginable. So thank you for this, and for keeping her ✨💛still dancing and laughing. Love you all 😘🇨🇦
Omg…so much! My sweet hubby was a volunteer paramedic - he was a trauma junky with so much compassion for people, especially children. I used to go sit with him while he waited for the bell to ring to go on a run. The only thing he didn’t get to do that he really wanted to was being a paramedic on life flight (Houston, Tx area Medical Center). He passed away a few years ago so I resonated with your discussion on grief. I actually facilitated grief groups for a while, but had to step away for my mental health. So many sad stories and broken hearts. As an older person(71) I find it hard to have a really deep friendship these days. When I was younger, it was easier. I so miss that deep connection. I do have groups I am involved in, but often it takes quite a while to make those intimate connections in our busy world. I love art so I am creating a small studio in my smaller cozy home (downsized after my hubby passed-did live on wonderful 7 acres) and rehabilitated orphaned and injured wildlife. Enjoying your podcast….i realize how blessed I have been even in the immense challenges. May you be blessed every moment of every day.
Two years ago I lost my Best Friend, Chris to suicide. There are so many emotions tied into the shock of finding out what has happened. I have never related to a conversation more than the one you guys had about Lee, may she continue to shine down on all of you & give you signs along the way! 💚
Honestly, I feel like listening to your podcasts is making me live my life differently. I am so grateful to you all for sharing. Love you both and love Max! Sending love and positivity to you all x
This is a gift seeing inside Max. He’s so beautiful and has been through so much. Everyone loves him and wishes him the best. Thank you for having this interview.
Great that you allow your guests time to give their responses - the freedom to speak and to speak freely. Too many people ask a question and then don't listen to the answer or interrupt and move on to something else way too soon. Max was so good in the way he shared so much that wasn't always easy. Don't think I've ever seen Eamon sit so still for so long. I feel as though there was a lot going on inside his head and I hope that he is able to express it with the right person/people.
I’ll never forget the moment I was watching Max and Lee on TH-cam in Costa Rica, is where I found them, being a person who is obsessed with CR. I was hooked straight away with them, but also being a lover of dogs, a dog groomer, Occy stole my heart ❤️ Then one day I was following along and they were all of a sudden in Barrie! 🙃Where I was born and still live😂, Then along came Eamon and Bec! Every once in a while I will re watch Max and Lee🥲♥️ She was truly one of a kind 💛💛💛💛💛 You all are so inspiring and a joy to follow!
I’m pausing the podcast Eamon….. TY all for being a message to the world and individuals. I miss Lee very much. I can still see her vibes in everything you do. However, the minute I learned that she had left this place physically, I knew that all three of you would make a positive change towards being leaders in mental health awareness. How she passed is literally the thumbnail to the realization in life. 💛💛💛
Hi guys, Great pod cast with Max. I know personally how hard it is to loose a loved one. We lost our son March 13th 2019. He was killed on his motorcycle. I tried so many times to reach out to him and talk about what was going on in his life at the time. He always told me mama, it's all good but I knew he wasn't in a good head space at the time. I felt a lot of guilt not pushing him into telling me what was going on. He was an earth angel now our guardening angel. He was so much like Lee. The life of the party, everyone who met him fell in love with him, no matter what their age or sex. He had such a beautiful heart, just like Lee. I personally never met Lee but I have watched all your channels since the beginning. You guys all, draw us in. Big hugs all around to all of you. Bec & Eamon you have such a beautiful & vibrant lil girl. I think you are all so beautiful for sharing your lives with us. Blessings to your wonderful lives.
I lost 2 children unexpectedly 5 years apart and looking back their passings were so heart breaking and at the same time they changed so many peoples lives in such beautiful ways. I have changed my look on death and life so very much and could have grieved my whole life away but I know they are with us and want us to flourish, live our best lives and be happy! I love your podcasts they are so relatable and healing ❤ thank you!
I loved every moment of this podcast. I found Max through you two after Lee's passing and have followed him since. I lived in Australia for 10 years during the 70's so I am taken back when I hear him talk. It's a beautiful country. I appreciate how strong all three of you are and how you all keep going through the difficulties you have been through. I love that you and he have beautiful properties to escape to and to thrive on. I share your love of dogs and enjoy watching both Occi and Oso. I also really love the friendship you have with Max. I think this is indicative of how we can communicate so easily and stay connected. The world is smaller now which makes it easier to feel how we are all one, we are all connected as you stated. We are in extraordinary times and all three of you are great teachers of how to moved forward through difficulties. I am really enjoying your Podcasts.
Your podcast is so enlightening. Even though I could be your mom (age) I gravitate to your TH-cam videos and now this podcast is part of my soul. Thank you. And ty for touching on mental health. No matter the age, we all need to be transparent about mental health. ❤
I didn't know much about Max before I found him building his dream property in a rainforest in northern NSW. I did catch glimpses of his previous life such as vanlife overseas, a breakup with his girlfriend and her losing her life. Thank you filling in the blanks Max. You remind me of my younger brother who was an emergency nurse but was fired due to not having the mandatory Covid vaccine. It has also destroyed his marriage and mental health. I am hoping he can start watching your videos and realise he can rebuild both physically and mentally. I respect your decision to keep your new relationship private. It is very wise and special to keep it between the two of you.
I had a friend die by suicide few years back. the feelings of guilt definitely hit in waves .. I felt like I owed her as she was person that got me out of a abusive relashonship she spoke to my heart in a way that I seen my value through her eyes .. I always said I would bless her and I didn't because" there's always tomorrow " dang ... Thanks for being so open about your dear lee ❤
I just watched Max finish the porch on his home in Australia. Beautiful. I left a high demand religion during covid lockdowns. They emphasized that everything is in the eternities and do what you can here to get there. It eventually became a ritual of living for tomorrow and not in the moment. You lose the moment when only focused on the future. Your kids grow up today, your parents age today and your pets get cataracts today. Save for tomorrow, but live for today.
I had no idea you were a paramedic Max! I give all of you in crisis so much Love! I can’t imagine. My Dad was a volunteer fireman (50yrs) in a town that had no real fire dept. He saw things no human should ever see! I can’t imagine what you’ve experienced! We Love you Max🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
I enjoy your TH-cam videos and am so glad I stumbled into Reroot. Here in the middle of the US, it's incredibly easy to get lost in the tsunami of negativity and misinformation, which really ramps up my anxiety. This episode has helped me to reset a bit, and in this moment, that is such a relief.
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Thank you so much for having me my beautiful Canadian fam! Somehow this one felt so heavy yet after it I felt a lot lighter. Please everyone continue to speak up 💛💛💛
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It was amazing to hear more about your perspectives and thoughts, so inspiring! ❤
Loved listening to you speak so openly, Max 💜
@@MaxandOccy so happy that you found a new love Max! ❤️
Great talk so open thank you guys x U.K.
I came across the video about Lee when I was going through a hard time with suicidal ideation in my life. I was diagnosed with MS and so many kept telling me how they knew someone who had MS that committed suicide. Seeing the impact that Lee's death had on all of you changed my mind. I used to get upset everytime I heard a train outside my house because it was a reminder of a dark time and instead I changed my mindset. Everytime I hear a train I think of Lee and remember to keep going that somewhere I have an Eamon and Bec rooting for me and would be sad without me. Lee saved at least one life that day. I am still here because your video got me into therapy and getting the help I need.
Im sorry you have been diagnosed with MS. Carnivore Diet has healed a few people. Check out Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Boz, Kelly Hogan. ❤
TY for sharing. Very powerful and raw. I hope you have a strong support network. ❤️ Keep on keepin' on.
Love and blessings to you. May you be well.
I just want to say you are valuable and best wishes to you from Melbourne, Australia
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Max’s comment,”People that tend to live in fear of death the most, live the least,” is powerful.
Agreed! It definitely makes you think!
Loved this as well - such a great episode guys
@@morganwootten7293agreed 💯. Hello 👋 from Poland and my lifestyle and countryside channel 😊
@@morganwootten7293yes! Greetings from the Polish countryside channe😊
I thought, "Hmmm, the fear of death keeps them from living." It's such a sad but true thought, and I'm so glad he said it.
1.36. I love how Bec realized Max needed a second, so she took the spotlight of him for a second to ask Eamon a question. shes great at paying attention to how people are feeling in the moment.
Max is that person you want as a friend, a true friend! I'm glad he is keeping his personal relationship private, we on the outside don't need to know everything! Great interview
I agree. Max, Keep your private life private. I'm glad you have someone. You deserve that.
Totally agree.
Agreed. Knowing he is happy and has found his peace is enough.
I am from Australia and we call people like Max A True Blue Friend. Us Aussies are always helping each other out.
True blue friend is an energy that we on earth will start experiencing more of as the light comes upon the earth and we raise our consciousness
Thanks for everyone sharing their stories. magic mushrooms pulled me out of a deep depression over a couple years ago, and I'm now happier than ever before in my life.
Mushrooms are packed full of an important antioxidant called glutathione.
Most people take it for PTSD and trauma or a treatment resistant depression
while some people take it as treatment against different mental health related issues.
it works!
y'all talk about the benefits of mushrooms, but no one talks about where to fetch from.
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there is something about Bec talking about Lee that is chemically altering. A girl fighting for her life able to LOVE deeply a girl who ran towards death and maybe not understand why Lee isn't here but not being mad anymore. their friendship is holy.
This made me tear up.. wow
@@htuorammeme too. 😢
Ditto. Hit me in the feels big time.
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Damn that second sentence killed me. So true.
After 30 years as a career firefighter in the Tacoma/Seattle area, I was pushed to my breaking point. I became a shadow of myself, and work hard daily battling my demons of PTSD and feeling completely f'd. Eventually, I had to retire and working with doctors, trying various treatments to get back on my feet. I spent nine months barely leaving bed, It got really bad after YOUR diagnosis, you guys losing your best friend and taking a break on youtube, my always happy smiling fun couple was REAL and it hit hard. Shortly after you guys went off youtube I Lost my great friend and co worker and another close firefighter brother shortly after. Those were dark times.
But through it all, seeing your genuine happiness and the fun you share together reminded me that there are still good people out there. Funny TODAY I reached out about the album cover of Floracast PRESS and couldn't believe it, they look exactly like ( kind of) you guys! So, after I sent the email earlier today I though shit I need to check out your new podcast and was blown away by Max and by how much I could relate to Max’s struggles-down to the same kinds of experiences and feelings, even though our worlds look a bit different not to mention his toilet flushes backwards!
Hearing that I’m not alone and that others understand has made a world of difference. Thank you for being real and starting your podcast/youtube channel and getting back at it! Seriously THANK YOU! Love you guys!
@ShawsTH-cam. I was very touched by your comment and wish you the best on your journey. Thanks for your honesty, I'm sure it will help others. You are a beautiful soul.❤
Warms my heart that Max has found a new love! So happy for him! I’m sure Occy loves her too! She’s a lucky girl!
Me too! I want joy for people like Max
It felt so right for Max to be the 1st guest on Reroot. What a beautiful friendship and a special bond. Lee is such a gift to all. Love you guys. Love you Max ❤
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I don't know if y'all realize the impact you're making. I have tuned in for the last 8 years, never commented before because I didn't know if you'd read it or care. But gosh what y'all are doing and sharing is SO important and amazing. You are truly changing lives. I am so so thankful you continue to be honest and vulnerable. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for your content, and sharing these parts of your lives. Just know, I will always tune in. Much love, B.
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Completely agree
I started watching this podcast at 2am and I couldn’t sleep. I thought it would be light listening and make me sleepy. I’m a 71yr widow who has lost her oldest daughter, oldest grandson, and my husband. I have bouts of depression as well. I am an avid follower of Max and I love how open and down to earth he is. The fact he can even talk about his problems like this is amazing and is such a positive influence on my life. I’m happy you have each other as close friends. I lost most of my close friends when my husband died so I turned and looked around and God provided me with such beautiful new ones😊 Max was spot on for not waiting to enjoy life after he retired as my husband was the other example and his health problems took over him to the point he couldn’t enjoy what he had worked for😢 Now I tell people to enjoy life while you’re young and travel as much as you can while you are physically able. I’m so happy I watched this podcast and thank you for your openness to answer life’s tough problems and find solutions to cope afterwards. Thank you for being kind and giving of yourselves❤
@kathyweaver5113 I am so incredibly sorry for all of the loss you’ve had. I truly believe they are still with you and that one day you will be reunited. Sending you love, peace and light ❤
“Your birth right is love” was such a powerful statement. Thank you for that, Bec ❤
These words 🥹 If you’re born on this earth, you are deserving of love! It’s that simple!
God is love, Totally all the love we feel and have a birthright too is because of him and I have loved that I have learned that and experienced so deeply and i'm so grateful that the joy of the lord is my strength. Joy and freedom and love is an amazing thing, and it's a gift from him.That is Wonderful. God is love❤ 1:06:24
@@terizumbusch8408blessings from Poland and my channe😊
@@terizumbusch8408Amen. Blessings from eastern Europe and my channe!
Bec truly embodies love. I aspire to exude as much love as she does with every word she says
I think Max is indicative of why people love Australians.
Riley and Elayna, Brody Moss, the Irwin's, Rachel Griffith.... What is it?! Also, I have Aussie friends🤍🤍🤍
@@taumygilbert9279Generally we we are usually just excepting of others, though there are some who think they are better than others
As an Australian.... not many people are like Max. I think we should see people more as individuals and to see how special some people are
@@nickislade5533 it's about being down to earth
I suffered with mild depression for several years. There was no external reason. I had a beautiful family, a solid job, great house, wonderful life, but I couldn't find joy. I was lucky. I found out that I could write, and writing got me through it. We need to stop calling it mental health because it unnecessarily separates it from overall health. It's HEALTH, and how you feel is equally important as how your body's doing. I miss Lee and I never even met her. Love you all. Maarten.
I’m just an ole lady but Max is one of the best looking men I’ve ever seen- ❤. PS- don’t let Eamon cut your beautiful hair anymore.
HAHA. And sweet and kind through and through. He's a special one.
I agree! He’s the whole deal ❤
Max is a stunner. Yes, Eamon should stop cutting his hair ….thank God it’s not yellow any longer though!
Oh ja😅!
Max don’t let Emon cut your hair!!
It’s rare to listen to 3 individuals who at such a young age have experienced so much and chose to overcome & learn. This podcast is an example of what can be so positive about social media. I avoided social media until now, at an advanced age well beyond your “targeted” demographics for the reasons you have discussed. I’ll listen to anyone younger or older who has something worth listening to…I watch your channels and now this podcast. Thank you for sharing you are a gift!
What a perfect 1st guest on Reroot. Max is an amazing person. Hugs to you all and Frankie, Occy and Oso
It takes a lot of guts to be this vulnerable on TH-cam. It felt like sacred ground.
One of your strongest episodes yet! Max has such an amazing sincerity about him.
Bec is a natural at interviewing and allowing space for an answer and guiding to the next question. Loved this podcast.
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So true, but (in this interview) I like Eamon's role as well
Bec! PLEASE do a podcast entirely about your meditation practice, journey, resources that have supported you, etc....
Yes!!! This would be so so valuable!!
Agreed
Soo keen for this also!
YES,YES,YES !!! I totally need to have someone give me some guidance on how to begin such a vital practice. This podcast was so inspirational for a number of reasons. I enjoyed getting to know Max a little better.
Yes I would also be interested.
Max, the nicest man on TH-cam! I’m so glad he’s found his happiness again.
I was a medic, then got my BSN in nursing. Started in Trauma and Burn ICU. Then did Trauma and medical ER. I was a travel nurse and worked the Shooting in Vegas at the trauma center. I developed severe PTSD and left nursing. I am now a recovering alcoholic addict which is very common in the medical field. I know the pain and toll it takes on you emotionally and physically. I pray for you Max and Emon and Beck. ❤🙏🕊️
Oh Mary, no words 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
What a wonderful collection of stories and experiences... Happy, Sad, scary, but a wonderful life! I have mostly buried my PTSD story from when I was in my early twenties... My next-door neighbors were all murdered and I was one of the first people inside giving support to one of the victims that was struggling to breathe ... he later passed ... anyways I think everyone has a story of something that impacted their psych/health. Loved hearing Max talk about self-care and so much more! Thankyou Eamon and Bec, and Max! Great to see how you have pushed through so much and shine the light on Healing and happiness!
Max served me and my boyfriend at Kenzington's in Barrie. He and Lee were building out their van at the time. We stumbled across their youtube a few months later. I think that's how I found Eamon and Bec. My boyfriend and I ended up converting a van and moved across the country. You are all so special!
To hear Eamon say things like “if you choose to believe it” and “if you’re open to it” is a huge growth moment that deserves to be acknowledged! I remember in the last season of reroot you two discussed how Eamon tends to form a belief very strongly and then feels the need to almost evangelize. Huge step for him to understand that the truth for others may not exist exactly like your own truth. Way to go💛
I love these talks, the honestly and vulnerability. Thank you for this space and allowing us in.
Why am I crying. There’s so much love and good energy in this trio…
I feel and see Lee’s energy so much when watching Max, Eamon, and Bec all together 🌞✨ Beautiful conversation with beautiful people.
I also loved hearing some Max lore 😂
This was such a beautiful podcast. I didn’t deal with death very well when I found my son dead at 32 in 2017. I just wanted to die and almost took my own life, I suffered for 4 years and just in the last couple year’s found peace. This was a beautiful podcast, and it shows how helping someone who is hurting is such a blessing. My own family left we to deal with the depression because they said if they talked to me I depressed them. Thank you guys for sharing and loving the way you do. ❤❤❤
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Lee's death hit me SO hard. I didn't even know her in real life but wow it really hit me. Her soul was so special. I can't even imagine the pain her friends and family had/have been feeling. Love to you all 💛
Same here. I was shocked when I started crying... How special a person can be to make a stranger from other part of the world grief for her?
Then few months later a friend of mine took her life too and I couldn't believe it. She was just like Lee, the light in every room.💛💚
Imagine the pain she was feeling.
We all so need community and grace.
@@paulas_lensyes...hi to you from Poland and my channe!
It hit me so hard as well. 💔
I agree. I barely knew her from earlier videos and was shocked to hear the news.
MAX AND LEE WERE THE FIRST VANLIFERS I WATCH ALL THE REST CAME LATER. SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. IM HAPPY FOR MAX THAT HE FOUND LOVE AGAIN.
Thank you for the immense vulnerability in this episode; am beginning to see your podcast is all about this, and to me, this is profoundly, profoundly appreciated. One of the things I wanted to say is that I want to deeply commend Max, not only for opening up so authentically and deeply, but for correcting himself when he was about to say "committed" suicide, and switching to the term, died by. I did a speech once on the language and terminology around suicide, and breaking the stigma, and greatly appreciate Max's awareness. Much love, props, and respect, to all of you.
My dearest Bec and Eamon, thank you!
Easter Sunday of this year, my husband and I received a phone call from our youngest daughter that her sister, our oldest daughter had been murdered by her boyfriend! My world stopped! I didn’t think I would ever recover but I am,slowly.
Watching you two with your beautiful wee Frankie warmed my heart and made me smile when I thought I would never smile again. I love your positive attitude towards life and how bravely you talk about the hard stuff.
I have found an amazing therapist that is helping me to navigate this world without my daughter.
My son in-law is from Australia and he and Max sound alike, very comforting.
When my husband and I received word of our daughter, we had been travelling around Canada for 4 years in our motor home, we call Lucy.
I wish you love, happiness and laughter as you navigate this uncertain world.
Sending you so much love. An unbelievable story. May your heart always be open to the beauty of this world ❤
Sending lot of love from Canada 💫
Thank you for this conversation. I loved every bit. It was so interesting to learn more from Max and hear his stories. Your friendship is so loving.
Sending healing thoughts from Pennsylvania. May the memories of your daughter be a blessing to you ❤
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Grief lasts as long as it lasts. There is no timeline. My husband of 39 years was killed 13 years ago. You come through something like that learning how to cope along the way. I think you’ve done incredibly Max.
What Bec said - you chose the love. ❤️. So glad you are loving again. You are worth it.
I often wake up in the middle of the night and try not to jump on here but this has been a brutal week in USA for those of us who were looking forward to having a wise, compassionate and funny president. While I have seen a few shorts on this new podcast I am so glad the first one is with Max! What a gift. I feel like I know you all so well. I am your parents age and you’re in my life even if it’s virtual. I can’t remember the details of a every video but I love how much you have all grown individually and together. This gathering feels like icing on the cake. I love where you’re at and look forward to where you’re going . Lee’s death was incredibly painful for so many of us, even those of us out here in the ethernet. it feels so healthy to hear you share your thoughts on Lee and your perspective of what happened and ideas of lessons learned. Thank you!
I was listening whilst driving, pulled over, and voice noted my brother that I love him. Thank you Eamon & Bec & Max
As someone who has followed you all since Max and Lee started their channel, this feels like a really full circle moment. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
1:35:55 This part … it got to me; i started tearing up and then saw Max when Eamon suggested sending the voice note and started to tear up even more. Then Bec came in and said those just absolutely sweet things about Max and the tears just began to overflow. No stopping them. I didn’t expect them going into this episode. I expected the laughs that usually come when Max and Eamon are in the same room (which I did get). You all have such an amazing friendship! ❤
LOVE Max! He is just the best. A perfect example of what a man should be
I discovered Max and Occy while living isolated on a cliff in a bus in the central Australian desert for nearly 12 months with my albino dingo Napurulla. I planned on leaving the northern Rivers of NSW and spending time in solitude. Max and Occy became a very exciting time in my week and then the videos weren't as frequent I'd get depressed lol. They became my inspiration to love myself and process grief. Thanks Max and Occy I love your channel. 🙏
LOVED THIS & NEEDED THIS! We all loved Lee too! And, I will NEVER forget the morning I read/found out what happened. I needed to get to work (Oncology nurse) - I literally couldn’t move. And, to CARE/LOVE someone so much - who you never met… WHO DO YOU TALK TO ABOUT YOUR (mine) GRIEF? Who could possibly understand the magnitude! It was this - I am just bowled over… but, I don’t even know/met her. Not knowing what to do with this true grief I was feeling. I’m crying now - again! This conversation between you guys was something I really needed. Thank you all!
I have been following Max for a few years now and so pleased and thankful to you for allowing Max to open up about his life experiences. I had heard Max talk of Lee and their breakup but didn’t know Lee had committed suicide and I am so sorry to hear this. I send you all much love and healing.
Thank you Max for sharing what must be very triggering for you.
I lost my love 3yrs back and still grieving for him. Hugs
Thank you Max, Bec, Eamon for this episode. I was deeply impacted by Lee’s passing, more than expected. I never really got to talk about it or knew anyone else that watched your channels. This episode brings me closure I never had, thank you for your vulnerability. You’re really helping others ❤️
What a beautiful conversation. Words for the soul!
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes Steve_porassss,. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is Steve_porassss
Loved hearing Max's deeper stories, I've been following you all for many years. When Lee passed, I cried more for her than anyone I've known, which is crazy since I'd never met her. Such a beutiful talented soul, the same as the three of you! It's taken me a long time, but finally bought a sprinter van and building it out now. Love this new pocast and all of you! Frankie is such a beautiful baby, so precious! 💞
This is probably the best pod iv ever listened to , I found max through his video about Lee and my heart broke . It’s truly beautiful to see a man wear his heart on his sleeve in this way and open up truly for us to learn from what a guy max is
Your podcast just bursts my heart open every single time! It’s so beautiful ! ❤
Lee's passing shook me in an indescribable and inexplicable as a person who never met her in real life. She will forever be part of so many of our stories.
Thank you. I cried many times during this 1hour and 50 minutes, both due to joy and heartache. I really have to thank Max for talking about his relationship with his sister. It was so pure and real. I was already crying when he said he admired her but he had difficulties saying it to her because it is the same for my brother and I. And then when i learnt that his sister and I had the same name I took this as a sign and called my brother.
Thank you all,
your friendship is so intense and joyful.
Enjoy 🌟
So so cool ❤
Bec and Eamon are killing this!
Reroot! ❤
Having Max has the first guest was awesome. He is so raw & honest. Love the deep dive into mental health. I have bi polar 1 and I don't know how my husband has handled it for so many years. I have attacked him with weapons & words, I have disappeared on him and just plain was awful ( it's a horrible disease) yet he stands strong. Gets help when he can't deal with me any longer. I have friends who watch me and ask the tough questions. Bless yall ... grwat work ❤
God Bless. Be good to your husband and yourself.
I lost my husband of 23 years, the father to our 6 babies, to suicide. I found him that morning and have suffered severe PTSD and very severe grief since. There was no signs or warnings so I no longer trust anything or feel things are safe. Just 4 weeks after his death, my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung and brain cancer so I was a zombie in shock for a long time, caring for her and trying to get our children through their dad's sudden death. Some scars I don't think ever heal.
Oh my! From someone who understands, as I have suffered through a similar experience, I'm sad you were given this road to go down. It's about a year for me since the last death and I finally feel a bit more like myself again. I pray you are able to move through the process of grief quickly. There are really no words to make things better, but I hope you are able to find more joy than sorrow in the days to come.
Find the lords Word 🙏 I also lost my sister march 10, 2024 from suicide. I was mad, sad , crying every single day, wishing, just so angry with her.. now because of God I feel at peace with her passing. I miss her everyday I still cry and think about her everyday. She my forever best friend. And I'm not scared anymore of death when God calls me home I get to meet my love ones again and get to see the most loving Jesus ever. Prayers to everyone that is going thru a loss.
I pray you find peace. Your comment really hit a chord with me about not feeling safe. I lost someone who had been in my life since childhood who choose my safe place in the world to leave us and I was first on the scene. This place was where I went to recharge and was my favorite place in the world. Along with the grief I was rocked to my core and frightened to be in my normal world. I wouldn't go outside at night, be alone and I was terrified to visit my safe place even as I was drawn to it. I traveled for business and out of town I was fine but at home my security was broken and nothing felt safe. Its always hard to explain to people so your comment caught my attention. I hope you find safety and peace!
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Thank you for your kind words. As all suicide survivors know, there is an extra layer to that kind of grief in those circumstances. We can have anger and wonder why our loved one did that to us or didn't love us enough. The one thing that has helped me the most, and has definitely helped my children, is when it clicked that the brain is just a physical organ like the heart, lungs and kidneys. It sounds so silly and obvious, but when we looked at it as just a physical organ with a job, which can become ill and fail doing it's job of processing information and reaching decisions correctly, it changed how we thought about it. We've had people make comments like, "He's selfish. I would never do that." That is like going to a funeral and saying, "Well my healthy heart would never stop beating oxygenated blood like his did" to a heart attack victim's family. Separating the physical organ from the person and who they were just really helped, especially for grieving children trying to understand. He was an amazing man, husband and father his whole life. His brain just failed him that day.❤❤
Thanks for challenging everyone to reach out. That was a special opportunity to share love & i so appreciated it. You three are truly such a light and we are so blessed by your willingness to share your love & light.
Just finished watching. First, i have always enjoyed watching both of your channels. This episode was much needed for a lot of reasons. I laughed, i cried, had moments of reflection good and bad. Whether you need to know it or not, all of you have given me something. As a 58 year old woman, i was brought up to always be strong, brush away any tears, there was no such thing as having a problem or ever anything regarding mental health or illness. You all have given me the permission to get help when i need it. Reach out when im drowning, and put myself first.(still working on that) So i just want to say, thank you. Thank you for not making me feel alone and crazy in my head. Thank you Eamon, Max, and especially Bec.❤
So love your comment. :)
Thank you for this wonderful interview with Max. I picked up Max’s life when he bought his house. I was able to find earlier videos and pieced together Max’s early story. I now feel like an elderly aunt. Good luck with the channel
Max is what we call a PGOM… Precious Gem Of A Man ❤
I've been following since Max and Lee were together. You have all come so far in these last few years.
I think the podcast was definitely the next step forward.
Bec, you are a pro at hosting this. You just keep the chat flowing and positive and I love how well you listen. This is THE podcast of all time.
I watched Max & Lee + Occy from the very start,and they got me to take the plunge and pack my house (that I still have a mortgage) and I left a month after losing Lee. After arranging this trip to camp around Australia with my 2 doggos. I almost bailed and didn't go. I was devastated to say the least. I also lost my bestie 6 years ago now to suicide & he encouraged (in spirit) me to go. I'm so glad I did. What an adventure. Just shy of 10months will always be my fav time of my life. It took me a long time to want to watch Max (or really Occy let's be honest) just coz I didn't know how to not see Lee. But I watch Yas now.and I miss her. But love how much your mental health has grown Max. I learnt of Bec and Eamon through Max and Lee. And now look at your friendships. Beautiful ❤️ 👌
These collabs, these moments….friends raising friends up, supporting each other. This is beautiful. Thank you Max for being so open and always being authentically yourself. Sharing isn’t easy for anyone. Your channel, I love watching but I think my takeaway every video is to never give up and as you often say, “be kind”. All of you are making this world a better place, Max, Bec, Eamon, Craig, Aimee…many more…❤
This is a great podcast . I discovered Max after lees suicide . It really touched me because it made me realise that ppl would miss me if im gone . I also joined better help and im on a healing journey ❤ thanks fir talking about stuff no one wants to talk about
Truly happy that the podcast is back!!! The style and content of these chats is unmatched!!
Depression is so hard for everyone. A much needed conversation.. Thank you all for your candor.
So happy for Max that he has found someone and sad that people can’t just take joy in seeing how happy Max is and respect that they want to keep it private. They don’t need to make apologies for how they choose to live their life. God Bless all of you.
I'm honestly not that much into podcasts, as there are soooo many of them now... But this episode was amazing, such a beautiful, authentic, genuine conversation. It was great to watch, thank you for sharing this conversation with us!
Thank you so much for these podcasts. You are guys are crushing this. I lost my mother 41 years ago from breast cancer. She was only 47 years old. I was newly married and only 26. Fortunately research has come so far and people can live a long and happy life after this diagnosis. I live by the mantra that she followed from the day she got the news
"Live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself"
I miss her everyday. She was a very wise woman.
Just saw this and I teared up! You are literally saving lives with this podcast. We are going through a vulnerability and connection crisis and this fights against it. You are the good side of social media. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is one of the best podcasts I have ever listened to ❤
Max please keep your life fun and do not ever worry about views. If you post every other week, we can all watch it twice. If you move to three weekly to have more play time, we can watch all your videos thrice.
Sorted! So glad you are happy and healthy, mentally and physically. I felt into Bec and Eamon through you. Bec I have walked the breast diagnosis path. My hair is purple to remind me to be grateful to have my hair, my life and nine years of new beginnings. Being alive to see my son grow, finally get my camper van, drop a day of work giving to people to focus on me and my life. Having my diagnosis changed my life for the better. The last nine years, and those to come, have been more precious than they ever would have been.
Thank you all for an awesome, insightful, thought provoking and inspiring video. I am going to build some meditation into my daily life, thanks to you.
Peace and love ✌️
I never comment on anything, but just wanted to say thank you for this episode and conversation with Max. The absolute best ❤
I found your TH-cams right after you all lost Lee and was blown away by the feelings you all expressed and have been following ever since.. this podcast seems full circle and I’m amazed at your courage to feel and express deeply and openly for us all… thank you for being and sharing…love flows and surrounds us all
Oh, this hits. I retired from teaching after 30 years when COVID hit in 2020. Retirement turned out differently than expected. First, I was isolated from COVID, then I had two knee replacements, and now I have back issues. And money is much tighter than I expected (inflation is killing us). As a result, I'm going back to work as a substitute teacher. I am so thankful that I did a lot of traveling and recreational activities when I was younger. So, my message: Do it now, young'uns! Live your life as one great adventure. Don't wait until retirement because you can't necessarily count on making it to retirement, and if you do, you can't always count on good health and financial stability.
BTW, I absolutely love these podcasts! Sending you all peace and serenity. 💜
Subbing can be so fun and rewarding!❤ 59-yr-old part time teacher, here.
My name is nick from Tasmania. Struggled with ptsd I am 63. And I semi retired early 40 I have to seen people work to retirement then pass away or Helth problems I still struggle with depression I love your videos. Enjoy so much . Cheers from nick
Very insightful interview, I lost my youngest son to suicide nearly 7 years ago and getting to grips with life afterwards has been so hard. So glad Max has found someone else. Thank you so much for this podcast. ❤️🌻🌻❤️
Life is full of ups and downs. The Max and Lee story is very sad.
Im so happy Max has found someone to be in his life again.❤
I don't think I will ever unforget that sheep story, unfortunately.😢
Ok. Whew.
THIS is absolutely incredible.
It is not possible to love this anymore.
Thank you.
How are we ever supposed to get through these podcasts without crying. Three genuine souls. Max was a wonderful guest. Love him. Stay well. ❤
I really want to thank you for these conversations around losing Lee. When it happened, I was so rattled by your beautiful, sparkly, smart, and adored girl making the choice she did. Despite knowing how depression twists your thoughts and reality, i just couldn’t wrap my head around this happening to HER. Or to you, your pain was so palpable and unimaginable. So thank you for this, and for keeping her ✨💛still dancing and laughing.
Love you all 😘🇨🇦
From NSW and living in SA. So proud of Max and his growing in mental and physical health. Love you 3.
Omg…so much! My sweet hubby was a volunteer paramedic - he was a trauma junky with so much compassion for people, especially children. I used to go sit with him while he waited for the bell to ring to go on a run. The only thing he didn’t get to do that he really wanted to was being a paramedic on life flight (Houston, Tx area Medical Center). He passed away a few years ago so I resonated with your discussion on grief. I actually facilitated grief groups for a while, but had to step away for my mental health. So many sad stories and broken hearts.
As an older person(71) I find it hard to have a really deep friendship these days. When I was younger, it was easier. I so miss that deep connection. I do have groups I am involved in, but often it takes quite a while to make those intimate connections in our busy world. I love art so I am creating a small studio in my smaller cozy home (downsized after my hubby passed-did live on wonderful 7 acres) and rehabilitated orphaned and injured wildlife.
Enjoying your podcast….i realize how blessed I have been even in the immense challenges. May you be blessed every moment of every day.
You're amazing for taking care of wildlife. I love that.
Two years ago I lost my Best Friend, Chris to suicide. There are so many emotions tied into the shock of finding out what has happened. I have never related to a conversation more than the one you guys had about Lee, may she continue to shine down on all of you & give you signs along the way! 💚
Honestly, I feel like listening to your podcasts is making me live my life differently. I am so grateful to you all for sharing. Love you both and love Max! Sending love and positivity to you all x
This was a heartwarming tribute to Lee....im so happy for Max.....
All week long I think of how much I want to share Becs exuberance and Eamons strength. I’m 60 and you guys are teaching me so much. Thank you. ❤
This is a gift seeing inside Max. He’s so beautiful and has been through so much. Everyone loves him and wishes him the best. Thank you for having this interview.
Great that you allow your guests time to give their responses - the freedom to speak and to speak freely. Too many people ask a question and then don't listen to the answer or interrupt and move on to something else way too soon. Max was so good in the way he shared so much that wasn't always easy.
Don't think I've ever seen Eamon sit so still for so long. I feel as though there was a lot going on inside his head and I hope that he is able to express it with the right person/people.
I’ll never forget the moment I was watching Max and Lee on TH-cam in Costa Rica, is where I found them, being a person who is obsessed with CR. I was hooked straight away with them, but also being a lover of dogs, a dog groomer, Occy stole my heart ❤️ Then one day I was following along and they were all of a sudden in Barrie! 🙃Where I was born and still live😂, Then along came Eamon and Bec! Every once in a while I will re watch Max and Lee🥲♥️ She was truly one of a kind 💛💛💛💛💛 You all are so inspiring and a joy to follow!
I’m pausing the podcast Eamon….. TY all for being a message to the world and individuals.
I miss Lee very much. I can still see her vibes in everything you do.
However, the minute I learned that she had left this place physically, I knew that all three of you would make a positive change towards being leaders in mental health awareness.
How she passed is literally the thumbnail to the realization in life. 💛💛💛
Hi guys, Great pod cast with Max. I know personally how hard it is to loose a loved one. We lost our son March 13th 2019. He was killed on his motorcycle. I tried so many times to reach out to him and talk about what was going on in his life at the time. He always told me mama, it's all good but I knew he wasn't in a good head space at the time. I felt a lot of guilt not pushing him into telling me what was going on. He was an earth angel now our guardening angel. He was so much like Lee. The life of the party, everyone who met him fell in love with him, no matter what their age or sex. He had such a beautiful heart, just like Lee. I personally never met Lee but I have watched all your channels since the beginning. You guys all, draw us in. Big hugs all around to all of you. Bec & Eamon you have such a beautiful & vibrant lil girl. I think you are all so beautiful for sharing your lives with us. Blessings to your wonderful lives.
I lost 2 children unexpectedly 5 years apart and looking back their passings were so heart breaking and at the same time they changed so many peoples lives in such beautiful ways. I have changed my look on death and life so very much and could have grieved my whole life away but I know they are with us and want us to flourish, live our best lives and be happy! I love your podcasts they are so relatable and healing ❤ thank you!
I loved every moment of this podcast. I found Max through you two after Lee's passing and have followed him since. I lived in Australia for 10 years during the 70's so I am taken back when I hear him talk. It's a beautiful country. I appreciate how strong all three of you are and how you all keep going through the difficulties you have been through. I love that you and he have beautiful properties to escape to and to thrive on. I share your love of dogs and enjoy watching both Occi and Oso. I also really love the friendship you have with Max. I think this is indicative of how we can communicate so easily and stay connected. The world is smaller now which makes it easier to feel how we are all one, we are all connected as you stated. We are in extraordinary times and all three of you are great teachers of how to moved forward through difficulties. I am really enjoying your Podcasts.
Your podcast is so enlightening. Even though I could be your mom (age) I gravitate to your TH-cam videos and now this podcast is part of my soul. Thank you. And ty for touching on mental health. No matter the age, we all need to be transparent about mental health. ❤
I didn't know much about Max before I found him building his dream property in a rainforest in northern NSW. I did catch glimpses of his previous life such as vanlife overseas, a breakup with his girlfriend and her losing her life.
Thank you filling in the blanks Max. You remind me of my younger brother who was an emergency nurse but was fired due to not having the mandatory Covid vaccine. It has also destroyed his marriage and mental health.
I am hoping he can start watching your videos and realise he can rebuild both physically and mentally.
I respect your decision to keep your new relationship private. It is very wise and special to keep it between the two of you.
I had a friend die by suicide few years back. the feelings of guilt definitely hit in waves .. I felt like I owed her as she was person that got me out of a abusive relashonship she spoke to my heart in a way that I seen my value through her eyes .. I always said I would bless her and I didn't because" there's always tomorrow " dang ...
Thanks for being so open about your dear lee ❤
I just watched Max finish the porch on his home in Australia. Beautiful. I left a high demand religion during covid lockdowns. They emphasized that everything is in the eternities and do what you can here to get there. It eventually became a ritual of living for tomorrow and not in the moment. You lose the moment when only focused on the future. Your kids grow up today, your parents age today and your pets get cataracts today. Save for tomorrow, but live for today.
I had no idea you were a paramedic Max! I give all of you in crisis so much Love! I can’t imagine. My Dad was a volunteer fireman (50yrs) in a town that had no real fire dept. He saw things no human should ever see! I can’t imagine what you’ve experienced! We Love you Max🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
I enjoy your TH-cam videos and am so glad I stumbled into Reroot. Here in the middle of the US, it's incredibly easy to get lost in the tsunami of negativity and misinformation, which really ramps up my anxiety. This episode has helped me to reset a bit, and in this moment, that is such a relief.