What's Hurting Our Sons Is What We Praise Them For || Mark Beretta on body image and mental health
Don't Let The Old Man InShow Notes
In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with Mark Beretta (Sunrise TV Presenter and ambassador for the Butterfly Foundation) about young men's mental health today, how eating disorders are underdiscussed in society, and how he's reinvented himself throughout his life.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Early life, water skiing, and family memories 04:19 Lessons from sport and its role in personal development 06:36 Career in television and the evolution of Sunrise 10:30 Caring for aging parents 19:28 Eating disorders: what dads need to know 32:47 Reinvention and following passions in midlife 42:24 Involvement in the Australian reserves and service to country 48:24 The importance of friendships and social connections 52:43 Reflections on life, aging, and legacy
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