About this episode
When Nick Irving was 15, he experienced a trauma that changed his life forever.
His brother Jack died in his arms after a tragic accident, pushing Nick into a spiral that saw him turn to crime.
But Nick managed to turn things around, and now runs a Gen Z mental health organisation that's providing support "by boys, for boys".
In this chat, Nick opens up about how he managed to get back on the right path, and what he thinks is the key to helping many boys and young men to feel connected and understood.
If you or anyone you know needs support help is available, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Guest:
- Nick Irving, Headstart Australia founder and mental health advocate
Get the whole story from Hack:
- Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
- Subscribe to the hack podcast
- Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Get every episode summarized
Each time Hack publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Hack
DEEP DIVE: Where did all the apprentices go? We’re about to really need them
Hack
THE SHAKEUP: Prison labour, career minimalism + people are literally saying less...
Hack
Behind the Lindsay Clancy obsession + from a refugee camp to the Socceroos
Hack
INTERVIEW: Socceroos star Awer Mabil on that viral bullsh*t moment and how footb...
Hack