15 Domonic Bedggood | I withdrew from Tokyo 2020 Olympics to focus on My mental health

This week The Shake Up Podcast has a very special guest who speaks out about something very personal for the first time ever. Domonic Beddgood is a professional diver who has represented Australia at the Rio Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and was to go on to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Due to personal matters Dom had made a brave decision to pull out of a dream worthy opportunity in order to take care of something much more valuable to him; his mental health.

This episode may come as a trigger warning as topics around mental health and suicide are discussed. With the lead up to International 'R U OK? DAY' we would like to acknowledge the importance of mental health and knowing you are never alone.

Ask, Listen, encourage and always check in, It could save someone’s life. If yourself or a mate is struggling with mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out and get the help needed. Contact the team at lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 support. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, please seek immediate assistance and call 000.

Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for tips on how to check in on your mates.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
-Who is Domonic Bedggood
-Representing Australia as a Gymnast at the age of 11
-Breaking his back and the rehabilitation process
-Working and training to become a professional driver
-Competing at the Rio Olympics
-Common Wealth Games Australia
-Training for Tokyo 2020 in Adelaide
-Noticing the dark and frightening changes
-Struggles with mental health
-Dark places and dark thoughts
-Finding the confidence to reach out for help
-Letting go of Tokyo 2020 and focusing on mental health

CREDITS:
Host: Jarrad Bell
Guest: Domonic Bedggood
Producers: Tom Norton Kersten Marchant

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