Show Notes
Today on Reroot, we’re getting to the root of our good friend Max Bidstrup. You may know Max from his YouTube channel, Max and Occy, where he documents the ups and downs of building his dream property in Australia. In this episode, Max reflects on his time as a paramedic, sharing stories of delivering babies and even saving sheep! We also dive deep into our personal experiences with grief after the sudden loss of our friend Lee, the isolation that comes with content creation, whether kids are on the horizon for Max, why he keeps his relationship private, and more.
Please note: This episode covers sensitive topics, including mental health, suicide, and PTSD, which may be triggering for some listeners.
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0:00 - intro 4:10 - Max's journey to building a new life/overview of his journey/the evolution of Max's journey 10:10 - Lee's passing 13:50 - Our journies with grief 18:45 - Living in fear of death 22:55 - Paramedics vs youtube 27:33 - Delivering 5 babies 32:35 - "It was raining sheep" 37:20 - PTSD comes up when you least expect it 43:00 - what's helped Max on his mental health journey 44:55 - the loneliness/isolation of YouTube 48:30 - Oso's moving to Australia?? 50:00 - Finding balance with YouTube 56:40 - Why Max is keeping his relationship private 1:03:00 - Clickbait content 1:04:25 - Taking mushrooms 1:05:50 - Max's relationship with social media 1:11:00 - What are we really off camera? 1:16:30 - Does Max want kids? 1:18:30 - The story of how we first met 1:22:30 - How to support a loved one through their mental health journey 1:36:43 - Real Talk 1:39:55 - Max sends a voice note 1:41:50 - Spilling the tea
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