In this episode of Mental as Anyone, host Jmo sits down with former AFL player and mental health advocate Mitch Brown for an honest conversation about identity, privilege, and self-acceptance. Mitch opens up about his public journey as a bisexual man in a hypermasculine sporting space, shedding light on the complexities of navigating internalised biphobia, societal expectations, and the pressure to fit into narrow categories.
He reflects on the painful breakdown of his marriage, the severe mental health crisis that followed, and the deep vulnerability required to rebuild his life alongside his partner, Lou. Together, JMo and Mitch explore the importance of call-out culture regarding homophobia in sport, the life-saving impact of medication and genuine support systems, and how embracing authentic vulnerability has ultimately become Mitch's greatest source of daily resilience.
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