Thank you so much for having me my beautiful Canadian fam! Somehow this one felt so heavy yet after it I felt a lot lighter. Please everyone continue to speak up 💛💛💛
I came across the video about Lee when I was going through a hard time with suicidal ideation in my life. I was diagnosed with MS and so many kept telling me how they knew someone who had MS that committed suicide. Seeing the impact that Lee's death had on all of you changed my mind. I used to get upset everytime I heard a train outside my house because it was a reminder of a dark time and instead I changed my mindset. Everytime I hear a train I think of Lee and remember to keep going that somewhere I have an Eamon and Bec rooting for me and would be sad without me. Lee saved at least one life that day. I am still here because your video got me into therapy and getting the help I need.
Im sorry you have been diagnosed with MS. Carnivore Diet has healed a few people. Check out Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Boz, Kelly Hogan. ❤
1.36. I love how Bec realized Max needed a second, so she took the spotlight of him for a second to ask Eamon a question. shes great at paying attention to how people are feeling in the moment.
there is something about Bec talking about Lee that is chemically altering. A girl fighting for her life able to LOVE deeply a girl who ran towards death and maybe not understand why Lee isn't here but not being mad anymore. their friendship is holy.
It makes me cry how Bec holds his hand right when Max struggles to talk about Lee. And how he knew she would hold his hand if he reaches for it. That's such a deep friendship.
Max is that person you want as a friend, a true friend! I'm glad he is keeping his personal relationship private, we on the outside don't need to know everything! Great interview
Thanks for everyone sharing their stories. magic mushrooms pulled me out of a deep depression over a couple years ago, and I'm now happier than ever before in my life.
It felt so right for Max to be the 1st guest on Reroot. What a beautiful friendship and a special bond. Lee is such a gift to all. Love you guys. Love you Max ❤
I don't know if y'all realize the impact you're making. I have tuned in for the last 8 years, never commented before because I didn't know if you'd read it or care. But gosh what y'all are doing and sharing is SO important and amazing. You are truly changing lives. I am so so thankful you continue to be honest and vulnerable. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for your content, and sharing these parts of your lives. Just know, I will always tune in. Much love, B.
After 30 years as a career firefighter in the Tacoma/Seattle area, I was pushed to my breaking point. I became a shadow of myself, and work hard daily battling my demons of PTSD and feeling completely f'd. Eventually, I had to retire and working with doctors, trying various treatments to get back on my feet. I spent nine months barely leaving bed, It got really bad after YOUR diagnosis, you guys losing your best friend and taking a break on youtube, my always happy smiling fun couple was REAL and it hit hard. Shortly after you guys went off youtube I Lost my great friend and co worker and another close firefighter brother shortly after. Those were dark times. But through it all, seeing your genuine happiness and the fun you share together reminded me that there are still good people out there. Funny TODAY I reached out about the album cover of Floracast PRESS and couldn't believe it, they look exactly like ( kind of) you guys! So, after I sent the email earlier today I though shit I need to check out your new podcast and was blown away by Max and by how much I could relate to Max’s struggles-down to the same kinds of experiences and feelings, even though our worlds look a bit different not to mention his toilet flushes backwards! Hearing that I’m not alone and that others understand has made a world of difference. Thank you for being real and starting your podcast/youtube channel and getting back at it! Seriously THANK YOU! Love you guys!
@ShawsRUclips. I was very touched by your comment and wish you the best on your journey. Thanks for your honesty, I'm sure it will help others. You are a beautiful soul.❤
God is love, Totally all the love we feel and have a birthright too is because of him and I have loved that I have learned that and experienced so deeply and i'm so grateful that the joy of the lord is my strength. Joy and freedom and love is an amazing thing, and it's a gift from him.That is Wonderful. God is love❤ 1:06:24
I lost my husband of 23 years, the father to our 6 babies, to suicide. I found him that morning and have suffered severe PTSD and very severe grief since. There was no signs or warnings so I no longer trust anything or feel things are safe. Just 4 weeks after his death, my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung and brain cancer so I was a zombie in shock for a long time, caring for her and trying to get our children through their dad's sudden death. Some scars I don't think ever heal.
Oh my! From someone who understands, as I have suffered through a similar experience, I'm sad you were given this road to go down. It's about a year for me since the last death and I finally feel a bit more like myself again. I pray you are able to move through the process of grief quickly. There are really no words to make things better, but I hope you are able to find more joy than sorrow in the days to come.
Find the lords Word 🙏 I also lost my sister march 10, 2024 from suicide. I was mad, sad , crying every single day, wishing, just so angry with her.. now because of God I feel at peace with her passing. I miss her everyday I still cry and think about her everyday. She my forever best friend. And I'm not scared anymore of death when God calls me home I get to meet my love ones again and get to see the most loving Jesus ever. Prayers to everyone that is going thru a loss.
I pray you find peace. Your comment really hit a chord with me about not feeling safe. I lost someone who had been in my life since childhood who choose my safe place in the world to leave us and I was first on the scene. This place was where I went to recharge and was my favorite place in the world. Along with the grief I was rocked to my core and frightened to be in my normal world. I wouldn't go outside at night, be alone and I was terrified to visit my safe place even as I was drawn to it. I traveled for business and out of town I was fine but at home my security was broken and nothing felt safe. Its always hard to explain to people so your comment caught my attention. I hope you find safety and peace!
Thank you for your kind words. As all suicide survivors know, there is an extra layer to that kind of grief in those circumstances. We can have anger and wonder why our loved one did that to us or didn't love us enough. The one thing that has helped me the most, and has definitely helped my children, is when it clicked that the brain is just a physical organ like the heart, lungs and kidneys. It sounds so silly and obvious, but when we looked at it as just a physical organ with a job, which can become ill and fail doing it's job of processing information and reaching decisions correctly, it changed how we thought about it. We've had people make comments like, "He's selfish. I would never do that." That is like going to a funeral and saying, "Well my healthy heart would never stop beating oxygenated blood like his did" to a heart attack victim's family. Separating the physical organ from the person and who they were just really helped, especially for grieving children trying to understand. He was an amazing man, husband and father his whole life. His brain just failed him that day.❤❤
It’s rare to listen to 3 individuals who at such a young age have experienced so much and chose to overcome & learn. This podcast is an example of what can be so positive about social media. I avoided social media until now, at an advanced age well beyond your “targeted” demographics for the reasons you have discussed. I’ll listen to anyone younger or older who has something worth listening to…I watch your channels and now this podcast. Thank you for sharing you are a gift!
I suffered with mild depression for several years. There was no external reason. I had a beautiful family, a solid job, great house, wonderful life, but I couldn't find joy. I was lucky. I found out that I could write, and writing got me through it. We need to stop calling it mental health because it unnecessarily separates it from overall health. It's HEALTH, and how you feel is equally important as how your body's doing. I miss Lee and I never even met her. Love you all. Maarten.
I started watching this podcast at 2am and I couldn’t sleep. I thought it would be light listening and make me sleepy. I’m a 71yr widow who has lost her oldest daughter, oldest grandson, and my husband. I have bouts of depression as well. I am an avid follower of Max and I love how open and down to earth he is. The fact he can even talk about his problems like this is amazing and is such a positive influence on my life. I’m happy you have each other as close friends. I lost most of my close friends when my husband died so I turned and looked around and God provided me with such beautiful new ones😊 Max was spot on for not waiting to enjoy life after he retired as my husband was the other example and his health problems took over him to the point he couldn’t enjoy what he had worked for😢 Now I tell people to enjoy life while you’re young and travel as much as you can while you are physically able. I’m so happy I watched this podcast and thank you for your openness to answer life’s tough problems and find solutions to cope afterwards. Thank you for being kind and giving of yourselves❤
@kathyweaver5113 I am so incredibly sorry for all of the loss you’ve had. I truly believe they are still with you and that one day you will be reunited. Sending you love, peace and light ❤
I both empathize and sympathize with you. Both of my older siblings passed away (my sister last January), I spent much of my life working through the effects of challenging events. I am entering a new chapter and I am excited that I will continue to help others, while also embracing all that comes with life. It resonated when Bec said, “our birthright is love”…. I am absolutely gong to embrace, meditate, study, and spread that on to others. I think really allowing that to take root in my entire being will supercharge that truth as I share it with others. Wherever you are in the world I will pray for you and I send you love and blessings!
Love your podcasts. This one was extra special. Max is a great person & never once said anything negative about Lee after they split. Very sad that Lee didn’t realize how much everyone loved her. Was watching some Max & Lee videos & she was a bright light in this world. She is @ peace now. You are all the kindest people. Hope your podcast is so successful. You all deserve the best. Max, happy to hear you found love again 🩷
My seventeen year old son left after a car accident. I like to look at it as he gave me a gift. He lived with a pure beautiful heart kind to everyone. I had the honor of being his mother and his leaving this earth touched so many people. But my soul has grown so incredibly much since he left. He lives on of that I have no doubt. Believing in reincarnation is so helpful to me. I believe that together we made the decision that we would go through this life together and we choice the lessons. There is no death only change.
Max served me and my boyfriend at Kenzington's in Barrie. He and Lee were building out their van at the time. We stumbled across their youtube a few months later. I think that's how I found Eamon and Bec. My boyfriend and I ended up converting a van and moved across the country. You are all so special!
This was my second podcast because I follow and love Max and Occy. They live not far from me. Often hoping I bump into them at Bunnings so I can hug Occy😊. Great video thank you. Greetings from 🦘🐨
I was a medic, then got my BSN in nursing. Started in Trauma and Burn ICU. Then did Trauma and medical ER. I was a travel nurse and worked the Shooting in Vegas at the trauma center. I developed severe PTSD and left nursing. I am now a recovering alcoholic addict which is very common in the medical field. I know the pain and toll it takes on you emotionally and physically. I pray for you Max and Emon and Beck. ❤🙏🕊️
What a wonderful collection of stories and experiences... Happy, Sad, scary, but a wonderful life! I have mostly buried my PTSD story from when I was in my early twenties... My next-door neighbors were all murdered and I was one of the first people inside giving support to one of the victims that was struggling to breathe ... he later passed ... anyways I think everyone has a story of something that impacted their psych/health. Loved hearing Max talk about self-care and so much more! Thankyou Eamon and Bec, and Max! Great to see how you have pushed through so much and shine the light on Healing and happiness!
Lee's death hit me SO hard. I didn't even know her in real life but wow it really hit me. Her soul was so special. I can't even imagine the pain her friends and family had/have been feeling. Love to you all 💛
Same here. I was shocked when I started crying... How special a person can be to make a stranger from other part of the world grief for her? Then few months later a friend of mine took her life too and I couldn't believe it. She was just like Lee, the light in every room.💛💚
This is the type of guest on a podcast that I will put a hour aside of my time to listen. I am subscribed to Max’s channel and he is really such an inspiration.
1:35:55 This part … it got to me; i started tearing up and then saw Max when Eamon suggested sending the voice note and started to tear up even more. Then Bec came in and said those just absolutely sweet things about Max and the tears just began to overflow. No stopping them. I didn’t expect them going into this episode. I expected the laughs that usually come when Max and Eamon are in the same room (which I did get). You all have such an amazing friendship! ❤
I often wake up in the middle of the night and try not to jump on here but this has been a brutal week in USA for those of us who were looking forward to having a wise, compassionate and funny president. While I have seen a few shorts on this new podcast I am so glad the first one is with Max! What a gift. I feel like I know you all so well. I am your parents age and you’re in my life even if it’s virtual. I can’t remember the details of a every video but I love how much you have all grown individually and together. This gathering feels like icing on the cake. I love where you’re at and look forward to where you’re going . Lee’s death was incredibly painful for so many of us, even those of us out here in the ethernet. it feels so healthy to hear you share your thoughts on Lee and your perspective of what happened and ideas of lessons learned. Thank you!
Grief lasts as long as it lasts. There is no timeline. My husband of 39 years was killed 13 years ago. You come through something like that learning how to cope along the way. I think you’ve done incredibly Max. What Bec said - you chose the love. ❤️. So glad you are loving again. You are worth it.
Thank you for the immense vulnerability in this episode; am beginning to see your podcast is all about this, and to me, this is profoundly, profoundly appreciated. One of the things I wanted to say is that I want to deeply commend Max, not only for opening up so authentically and deeply, but for correcting himself when he was about to say "committed" suicide, and switching to the term, died by. I did a speech once on the language and terminology around suicide, and breaking the stigma, and greatly appreciate Max's awareness. Much love, props, and respect, to all of you.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes Steve_porassss,. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Loved hearing Max's deeper stories, I've been following you all for many years. When Lee passed, I cried more for her than anyone I've known, which is crazy since I'd never met her. Such a beutiful talented soul, the same as the three of you! It's taken me a long time, but finally bought a sprinter van and building it out now. Love this new pocast and all of you! Frankie is such a beautiful baby, so precious! 💞
To hear Eamon say things like “if you choose to believe it” and “if you’re open to it” is a huge growth moment that deserves to be acknowledged! I remember in the last season of reroot you two discussed how Eamon tends to form a belief very strongly and then feels the need to almost evangelize. Huge step for him to understand that the truth for others may not exist exactly like your own truth. Way to go💛
Two years ago I lost my Best Friend, Chris to suicide. There are so many emotions tied into the shock of finding out what has happened. I have never related to a conversation more than the one you guys had about Lee, may she continue to shine down on all of you & give you signs along the way! 💚
I feel and see Lee’s energy so much when watching Max, Eamon, and Bec all together 🌞✨ Beautiful conversation with beautiful people. I also loved hearing some Max lore 😂
I’m so happy to see this podcast with Max. I was an avid watcher (and still am) when Lee passed away and always felt like it was never really addressed on your channel. She was such a big part of your channel during that time but I thought perhaps it had to do with the channel that did those disgusting roasting videos about her so in an effort to not give that channel any more acknowledgement, her death was somewhat a topic that was never really addressed. I know her depression had quite a bit to do with that disgusting roasting channel and all the gross comments on it. Of course, I know that was not all of it. I appreciate everyone opening up about Lee. On another note, I wanted to mention, I’m a cancer survivor and had a bone marrow transplant in 1994 when I was 19 years old. My donor was my only sibling who at the time of my transplant was only 18 months old. Anyone that knows anything about that probability, knows what a miracle that was. I did relapse one year after transplant and had more treatments (not chemotherapy) that would be considered immunotherapy, again from leukocyte cells of my sister. I NEVER thought I would still be here at 49 years old and just celebrated my 30th anniversary of my transplant. Bone marrow transplant and even chemotherapy is no longer the only cure or even the first line of treatment today for the type of leukemia I had. I say all this to encourage you Bec, that there are new treatments everyday and even the one you are having now sounds like it’s kicking cancer in the ass. I love your attitude and firmly believe you will be here for many years to come.❤
Lee's passing shook me in an indescribable and inexplicable as a person who never met her in real life. She will forever be part of so many of our stories.
I discovered Max and Occy while living isolated on a cliff in a bus in the central Australian desert for nearly 12 months with my albino dingo Napurulla. I planned on leaving the northern Rivers of NSW and spending time in solitude. Max and Occy became a very exciting time in my week and then the videos weren't as frequent I'd get depressed lol. They became my inspiration to love myself and process grief. Thanks Max and Occy I love your channel. 🙏
This is a great podcast . I discovered Max after lees suicide . It really touched me because it made me realise that ppl would miss me if im gone . I also joined better help and im on a healing journey ❤ thanks fir talking about stuff no one wants to talk about
This podcast is the Maximum and helped me with bawling my eyes out when I hear Lee's name. I did get tears but that was so much less heartache for me. Thank you for healing environment. Love to you all. Love, Lonn 1:49:34
LOVED THIS & NEEDED THIS! We all loved Lee too! And, I will NEVER forget the morning I read/found out what happened. I needed to get to work (Oncology nurse) - I literally couldn’t move. And, to CARE/LOVE someone so much - who you never met… WHO DO YOU TALK TO ABOUT YOUR (mine) GRIEF? Who could possibly understand the magnitude! It was this - I am just bowled over… but, I don’t even know/met her. Not knowing what to do with this true grief I was feeling. I’m crying now - again! This conversation between you guys was something I really needed. Thank you all!
I have been following Max for a few years now and so pleased and thankful to you for allowing Max to open up about his life experiences. I had heard Max talk of Lee and their breakup but didn’t know Lee had committed suicide and I am so sorry to hear this. I send you all much love and healing. Thank you Max for sharing what must be very triggering for you. I lost my love 3yrs back and still grieving for him. Hugs
This was such a beautiful podcast. I didn’t deal with death very well when I found my son dead at 32 in 2017. I just wanted to die and almost took my own life, I suffered for 4 years and just in the last couple year’s found peace. This was a beautiful podcast, and it shows how helping someone who is hurting is such a blessing. My own family left we to deal with the depression because they said if they talked to me I depressed them. Thank you guys for sharing and loving the way you do. ❤❤❤
My dearest Bec and Eamon, thank you! Easter Sunday of this year, my husband and I received a phone call from our youngest daughter that her sister, our oldest daughter had been murdered by her boyfriend! My world stopped! I didn’t think I would ever recover but I am,slowly. Watching you two with your beautiful wee Frankie warmed my heart and made me smile when I thought I would never smile again. I love your positive attitude towards life and how bravely you talk about the hard stuff. I have found an amazing therapist that is helping me to navigate this world without my daughter. My son in-law is from Australia and he and Max sound alike, very comforting. When my husband and I received word of our daughter, we had been travelling around Canada for 4 years in our motor home, we call Lucy. I wish you love, happiness and laughter as you navigate this uncertain world.
Max please keep your life fun and do not ever worry about views. If you post every other week, we can all watch it twice. If you move to three weekly to have more play time, we can watch all your videos thrice. Sorted! So glad you are happy and healthy, mentally and physically. I felt into Bec and Eamon through you. Bec I have walked the breast diagnosis path. My hair is purple to remind me to be grateful to have my hair, my life and nine years of new beginnings. Being alive to see my son grow, finally get my camper van, drop a day of work giving to people to focus on me and my life. Having my diagnosis changed my life for the better. The last nine years, and those to come, have been more precious than they ever would have been. Thank you all for an awesome, insightful, thought provoking and inspiring video. I am going to build some meditation into my daily life, thanks to you. Peace and love ✌️
Thank you for this wonderful interview with Max. I picked up Max’s life when he bought his house. I was able to find earlier videos and pieced together Max’s early story. I now feel like an elderly aunt. Good luck with the channel
Thank you Max, Bec, Eamon for this episode. I was deeply impacted by Lee’s passing, more than expected. I never really got to talk about it or knew anyone else that watched your channels. This episode brings me closure I never had, thank you for your vulnerability. You’re really helping others ❤️
This video, at this specific time, has helped me more than you'll ever know!!!! Thanks to all four of you, bless you all for your openness, honesty, and vulnerability!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
This just popped up in my feed. I'm so pleased I watched it. You guys & Max have beautiful souls. I know Becs this will make you happy because this podcast & feeling the love makes me Happy 👏🏼😍🤗
This is probably the best pod iv ever listened to , I found max through his video about Lee and my heart broke . It’s truly beautiful to see a man wear his heart on his sleeve in this way and open up truly for us to learn from what a guy max is
Thanks for challenging everyone to reach out. That was a special opportunity to share love & i so appreciated it. You three are truly such a light and we are so blessed by your willingness to share your love & light.
I've been following since Max and Lee were together. You have all come so far in these last few years. I think the podcast was definitely the next step forward.
My daughter is really struggling with mental health right now, and so much of what you all talked about hit home for me. I’m the person managing that ship for her, but I’m scared every day. I wish she loved herself as much as I love her and her friends love her.
Thank you. I cried many times during this 1hour and 50 minutes, both due to joy and heartache. I really have to thank Max for talking about his relationship with his sister. It was so pure and real. I was already crying when he said he admired her but he had difficulties saying it to her because it is the same for my brother and I. And then when i learnt that his sister and I had the same name I took this as a sign and called my brother. Thank you all, your friendship is so intense and joyful. Enjoy 🌟
Just saw this and I teared up! You are literally saving lives with this podcast. We are going through a vulnerability and connection crisis and this fights against it. You are the good side of social media. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
So happy for Max that he has found someone and sad that people can’t just take joy in seeing how happy Max is and respect that they want to keep it private. They don’t need to make apologies for how they choose to live their life. God Bless all of you.
So glad to hear you talking about (though not naming) the crucial process of reflection. In my view, taking quiet time to recall and review experiences is the essential foundation for all personal growth. Processing such information, either by oneself or with friends or with a professional, should be used to build modifications into one’s thinking and behaviour. A repeated pattern of experience, reflect, change, build. It also interests me that you describe the process of taping and editing as a parallel to the process of reflection.
I always felt and still feel that Lee's passing really hit Eamon the most..i feel like they had a close relationship like big brother looking after his little sister .. he seemed to really care for her and you could tell they truly bonded.. I always feel i can still see the pain in his eyes whenever shes mentioned, to the point that there could be tears if he were alone..so sad 😢
Max, Eamon and certainly not least Bec. I first want to say that I appreciate all three of you. My sincerest condolences for the loss you had to overcome. Lee may not physically be here but her spirit is with all who knew and loved her. She seemed like such a free spirit. She may be gone but definitely not forgotten. Please take the positive comments and ignore the negative ones.
Having Max has the first guest was awesome. He is so raw & honest. Love the deep dive into mental health. I have bi polar 1 and I don't know how my husband has handled it for so many years. I have attacked him with weapons & words, I have disappeared on him and just plain was awful ( it's a horrible disease) yet he stands strong. Gets help when he can't deal with me any longer. I have friends who watch me and ask the tough questions. Bless yall ... grwat work ❤
These collabs, these moments….friends raising friends up, supporting each other. This is beautiful. Thank you Max for being so open and always being authentically yourself. Sharing isn’t easy for anyone. Your channel, I love watching but I think my takeaway every video is to never give up and as you often say, “be kind”. All of you are making this world a better place, Max, Bec, Eamon, Craig, Aimee…many more…❤
I have always tried to find what I call Pockets of Peace but in listening to not even half of this video I have added Moments of Gratitude, Jolts of Joy, and Connection to Spirit to consciously work on. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these podcasts. You are guys are crushing this. I lost my mother 41 years ago from breast cancer. She was only 47 years old. I was newly married and only 26. Fortunately research has come so far and people can live a long and happy life after this diagnosis. I live by the mantra that she followed from the day she got the news "Live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself" I miss her everyday. She was a very wise woman.
I watched Max & Lee + Occy from the very start,and they got me to take the plunge and pack my house (that I still have a mortgage) and I left a month after losing Lee. After arranging this trip to camp around Australia with my 2 doggos. I almost bailed and didn't go. I was devastated to say the least. I also lost my bestie 6 years ago now to suicide & he encouraged (in spirit) me to go. I'm so glad I did. What an adventure. Just shy of 10months will always be my fav time of my life. It took me a long time to want to watch Max (or really Occy let's be honest) just coz I didn't know how to not see Lee. But I watch Yas now.and I miss her. But love how much your mental health has grown Max. I learnt of Bec and Eamon through Max and Lee. And now look at your friendships. Beautiful ❤️ 👌
I enjoy your RUclips videos and am so glad I stumbled into Reroot. Here in the middle of the US, it's incredibly easy to get lost in the tsunami of negativity and misinformation, which really ramps up my anxiety. This episode has helped me to reset a bit, and in this moment, that is such a relief.
Honestly, I feel like listening to your podcasts is making me live my life differently. I am so grateful to you all for sharing. Love you both and love Max! Sending love and positivity to you all x
Great that you allow your guests time to give their responses - the freedom to speak and to speak freely. Too many people ask a question and then don't listen to the answer or interrupt and move on to something else way too soon. Max was so good in the way he shared so much that wasn't always easy. Don't think I've ever seen Eamon sit so still for so long. I feel as though there was a lot going on inside his head and I hope that he is able to express it with the right person/people.
I found your RUclipss right after you all lost Lee and was blown away by the feelings you all expressed and have been following ever since.. this podcast seems full circle and I’m amazed at your courage to feel and express deeply and openly for us all… thank you for being and sharing…love flows and surrounds us all
YES,YES,YES !!! I totally need to have someone give me some guidance on how to begin such a vital practice. This podcast was so inspirational for a number of reasons. I enjoyed getting to know Max a little better.
I just watched Max finish the porch on his home in Australia. Beautiful. I left a high demand religion during covid lockdowns. They emphasized that everything is in the eternities and do what you can here to get there. It eventually became a ritual of living for tomorrow and not in the moment. You lose the moment when only focused on the future. Your kids grow up today, your parents age today and your pets get cataracts today. Save for tomorrow, but live for today.
As someone who suffers from depression with suicidal tendencies, I've loved hearing all of you talk about how you've felt over Lee's decision and what would be a good thing to do, like all being "on the same page", etc. I've pulled myself "back from the edge" at two separate times in my life: the first one was 12 years ago and nobody in my family or friends knew about what was happening to me. I was lucky that I was already in therapy and got the help I needed on time. After that, it took me years to talk about it, and it was difficult to explain to those who don't suffer from it. The second crisis was triggered by the pandemic (of course) and by then many of "my people" knew of my struggles, yet they didn't see it coming or didn't know what to do to help. After all those years, I was even able to understand the changes inside me early on when I started going down that path, and yet I didn't seek help immediately. Nothing could help, just me. I got out of it eventually, with therapy and medication, and now I speak more freely about it. I kind of feel like I want people to know what I've been through… And I think it is maybe because after that last time I just knew a third crisis would be the end of me. I want everyone around me to know because I don't think I will ask for help next time, so maybe I'm trying to educate them so they can see the signs... Anyway, I'm doing really great now. I went back to school after 15 years, I've met new people... I'm still alone a lot, even though I am a super extroverted and social person, but I guess I have learned to like my solitude... or something. Thank you all for being such strong advocates for mental health. It's helped me to be more open about it and not ashamed.
I didn't know much about Max before I found him building his dream property in a rainforest in northern NSW. I did catch glimpses of his previous life such as vanlife overseas, a breakup with his girlfriend and her losing her life. Thank you filling in the blanks Max. You remind me of my younger brother who was an emergency nurse but was fired due to not having the mandatory Covid vaccine. It has also destroyed his marriage and mental health. I am hoping he can start watching your videos and realise he can rebuild both physically and mentally. I respect your decision to keep your new relationship private. It is very wise and special to keep it between the two of you.
Very insightful interview, I lost my youngest son to suicide nearly 7 years ago and getting to grips with life afterwards has been so hard. So glad Max has found someone else. Thank you so much for this podcast. ❤️🌻🌻❤️
This episode is a real gem! I was touched, cried, burst of laughter (the last minute, wow haha) and really connected with you three. You are really beautiful humans and I feel like if you would have met on the roads, it would have been a delight! Lots of love to you all! ❤and thanks for this moving episode!
Thank you so much for having me my beautiful Canadian fam! Somehow this one felt so heavy yet after it I felt a lot lighter. Please everyone continue to speak up 💛💛💛
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It was amazing to hear more about your perspectives and thoughts, so inspiring! ❤
Loved listening to you speak so openly, Max 💜
@@MaxandOccy so happy that you found a new love Max! ❤️
Great talk so open thank you guys x U.K.
I came across the video about Lee when I was going through a hard time with suicidal ideation in my life. I was diagnosed with MS and so many kept telling me how they knew someone who had MS that committed suicide. Seeing the impact that Lee's death had on all of you changed my mind. I used to get upset everytime I heard a train outside my house because it was a reminder of a dark time and instead I changed my mindset. Everytime I hear a train I think of Lee and remember to keep going that somewhere I have an Eamon and Bec rooting for me and would be sad without me. Lee saved at least one life that day. I am still here because your video got me into therapy and getting the help I need.
Im sorry you have been diagnosed with MS. Carnivore Diet has healed a few people. Check out Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Boz, Kelly Hogan. ❤
TY for sharing. Very powerful and raw. I hope you have a strong support network. ❤️ Keep on keepin' on.
Love and blessings to you. May you be well.
I just want to say you are valuable and best wishes to you from Melbourne, Australia
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Max’s comment,”People that tend to live in fear of death the most, live the least,” is powerful.
Agreed! It definitely makes you think!
Loved this as well - such a great episode guys
@@morganwootten7293agreed 💯. Hello 👋 from Poland and my lifestyle and countryside channel 😊
@@morganwootten7293yes! Greetings from the Polish countryside channe😊
I thought, "Hmmm, the fear of death keeps them from living." It's such a sad but true thought, and I'm so glad he said it.
1.36. I love how Bec realized Max needed a second, so she took the spotlight of him for a second to ask Eamon a question. shes great at paying attention to how people are feeling in the moment.
there is something about Bec talking about Lee that is chemically altering. A girl fighting for her life able to LOVE deeply a girl who ran towards death and maybe not understand why Lee isn't here but not being mad anymore. their friendship is holy.
This made me tear up.. wow
@@htuorammeme too. 😢
Ditto. Hit me in the feels big time.
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Damn that second sentence killed me. So true.
It makes me cry how Bec holds his hand right when Max struggles to talk about Lee. And how he knew she would hold his hand if he reaches for it. That's such a deep friendship.
Max is that person you want as a friend, a true friend! I'm glad he is keeping his personal relationship private, we on the outside don't need to know everything! Great interview
I agree. Max, Keep your private life private. I'm glad you have someone. You deserve that.
Totally agree.
Agreed. Knowing he is happy and has found his peace is enough.
I am from Australia and we call people like Max A True Blue Friend. Us Aussies are always helping each other out.
True blue friend is an energy that we on earth will start experiencing more of as the light comes upon the earth and we raise our consciousness
Thanks for everyone sharing their stories. magic mushrooms pulled me out of a deep depression over a couple years ago, and I'm now happier than ever before in my life.
Did you use a specific protocol or dosage?
Bc mountains 😊@@Shepherd-n3b
@JagoSma-s3uheard that works never tried it never will. But u can over do it too.
@@Shepherd-n3bI order the chocolate bars from Schedule35. I usually eat 2 squares for a micro/small dose.
He's really a top player in the phychedeles world. He's ability to make accurate executions is really impressive.
Warms my heart that Max has found a new love! So happy for him! I’m sure Occy loves her too! She’s a lucky girl!
Me too! I want joy for people like Max
It felt so right for Max to be the 1st guest on Reroot. What a beautiful friendship and a special bond. Lee is such a gift to all. Love you guys. Love you Max ❤
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I don't know if y'all realize the impact you're making. I have tuned in for the last 8 years, never commented before because I didn't know if you'd read it or care. But gosh what y'all are doing and sharing is SO important and amazing. You are truly changing lives. I am so so thankful you continue to be honest and vulnerable. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for your content, and sharing these parts of your lives. Just know, I will always tune in. Much love, B.
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Completely agree
I followed Max and Lee's journey and still think of her to this day 💔
I think Max is indicative of why people love Australians.
Riley and Elayna, Brody Moss, the Irwin's, Rachel Griffith.... What is it?! Also, I have Aussie friends🤍🤍🤍
@@taumygilbert9279Generally we we are usually just excepting of others, though there are some who think they are better than others
As an Australian.... not many people are like Max. I think we should see people more as individuals and to see how special some people are
@@nickislade5533 it's about being down to earth
After 30 years as a career firefighter in the Tacoma/Seattle area, I was pushed to my breaking point. I became a shadow of myself, and work hard daily battling my demons of PTSD and feeling completely f'd. Eventually, I had to retire and working with doctors, trying various treatments to get back on my feet. I spent nine months barely leaving bed, It got really bad after YOUR diagnosis, you guys losing your best friend and taking a break on youtube, my always happy smiling fun couple was REAL and it hit hard. Shortly after you guys went off youtube I Lost my great friend and co worker and another close firefighter brother shortly after. Those were dark times.
But through it all, seeing your genuine happiness and the fun you share together reminded me that there are still good people out there. Funny TODAY I reached out about the album cover of Floracast PRESS and couldn't believe it, they look exactly like ( kind of) you guys! So, after I sent the email earlier today I though shit I need to check out your new podcast and was blown away by Max and by how much I could relate to Max’s struggles-down to the same kinds of experiences and feelings, even though our worlds look a bit different not to mention his toilet flushes backwards!
Hearing that I’m not alone and that others understand has made a world of difference. Thank you for being real and starting your podcast/youtube channel and getting back at it! Seriously THANK YOU! Love you guys!
@ShawsRUclips. I was very touched by your comment and wish you the best on your journey. Thanks for your honesty, I'm sure it will help others. You are a beautiful soul.❤
“Your birth right is love” was such a powerful statement. Thank you for that, Bec ❤
These words 🥹 If you’re born on this earth, you are deserving of love! It’s that simple!
God is love, Totally all the love we feel and have a birthright too is because of him and I have loved that I have learned that and experienced so deeply and i'm so grateful that the joy of the lord is my strength. Joy and freedom and love is an amazing thing, and it's a gift from him.That is Wonderful. God is love❤ 1:06:24
@@terizumbusch8408blessings from Poland and my channe😊
@@terizumbusch8408Amen. Blessings from eastern Europe and my channe!
Bec truly embodies love. I aspire to exude as much love as she does with every word she says
I lost my husband of 23 years, the father to our 6 babies, to suicide. I found him that morning and have suffered severe PTSD and very severe grief since. There was no signs or warnings so I no longer trust anything or feel things are safe. Just 4 weeks after his death, my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung and brain cancer so I was a zombie in shock for a long time, caring for her and trying to get our children through their dad's sudden death. Some scars I don't think ever heal.
Oh my! From someone who understands, as I have suffered through a similar experience, I'm sad you were given this road to go down. It's about a year for me since the last death and I finally feel a bit more like myself again. I pray you are able to move through the process of grief quickly. There are really no words to make things better, but I hope you are able to find more joy than sorrow in the days to come.
Find the lords Word 🙏 I also lost my sister march 10, 2024 from suicide. I was mad, sad , crying every single day, wishing, just so angry with her.. now because of God I feel at peace with her passing. I miss her everyday I still cry and think about her everyday. She my forever best friend. And I'm not scared anymore of death when God calls me home I get to meet my love ones again and get to see the most loving Jesus ever. Prayers to everyone that is going thru a loss.
I pray you find peace. Your comment really hit a chord with me about not feeling safe. I lost someone who had been in my life since childhood who choose my safe place in the world to leave us and I was first on the scene. This place was where I went to recharge and was my favorite place in the world. Along with the grief I was rocked to my core and frightened to be in my normal world. I wouldn't go outside at night, be alone and I was terrified to visit my safe place even as I was drawn to it. I traveled for business and out of town I was fine but at home my security was broken and nothing felt safe. Its always hard to explain to people so your comment caught my attention. I hope you find safety and peace!
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Thank you for your kind words. As all suicide survivors know, there is an extra layer to that kind of grief in those circumstances. We can have anger and wonder why our loved one did that to us or didn't love us enough. The one thing that has helped me the most, and has definitely helped my children, is when it clicked that the brain is just a physical organ like the heart, lungs and kidneys. It sounds so silly and obvious, but when we looked at it as just a physical organ with a job, which can become ill and fail doing it's job of processing information and reaching decisions correctly, it changed how we thought about it. We've had people make comments like, "He's selfish. I would never do that." That is like going to a funeral and saying, "Well my healthy heart would never stop beating oxygenated blood like his did" to a heart attack victim's family. Separating the physical organ from the person and who they were just really helped, especially for grieving children trying to understand. He was an amazing man, husband and father his whole life. His brain just failed him that day.❤❤
It’s rare to listen to 3 individuals who at such a young age have experienced so much and chose to overcome & learn. This podcast is an example of what can be so positive about social media. I avoided social media until now, at an advanced age well beyond your “targeted” demographics for the reasons you have discussed. I’ll listen to anyone younger or older who has something worth listening to…I watch your channels and now this podcast. Thank you for sharing you are a gift!
I suffered with mild depression for several years. There was no external reason. I had a beautiful family, a solid job, great house, wonderful life, but I couldn't find joy. I was lucky. I found out that I could write, and writing got me through it. We need to stop calling it mental health because it unnecessarily separates it from overall health. It's HEALTH, and how you feel is equally important as how your body's doing. I miss Lee and I never even met her. Love you all. Maarten.
LOVE Max! He is just the best. A perfect example of what a man should be
One of your strongest episodes yet! Max has such an amazing sincerity about him.
I started watching this podcast at 2am and I couldn’t sleep. I thought it would be light listening and make me sleepy. I’m a 71yr widow who has lost her oldest daughter, oldest grandson, and my husband. I have bouts of depression as well. I am an avid follower of Max and I love how open and down to earth he is. The fact he can even talk about his problems like this is amazing and is such a positive influence on my life. I’m happy you have each other as close friends. I lost most of my close friends when my husband died so I turned and looked around and God provided me with such beautiful new ones😊 Max was spot on for not waiting to enjoy life after he retired as my husband was the other example and his health problems took over him to the point he couldn’t enjoy what he had worked for😢 Now I tell people to enjoy life while you’re young and travel as much as you can while you are physically able. I’m so happy I watched this podcast and thank you for your openness to answer life’s tough problems and find solutions to cope afterwards. Thank you for being kind and giving of yourselves❤
@kathyweaver5113 I am so incredibly sorry for all of the loss you’ve had. I truly believe they are still with you and that one day you will be reunited. Sending you love, peace and light ❤
I both empathize and sympathize with you. Both of my older siblings passed away (my sister last January), I spent much of my life working through the effects of challenging events. I am entering a new chapter and I am excited that I will continue to help others, while also embracing all that comes with life. It resonated when Bec said, “our birthright is love”…. I am absolutely gong to embrace, meditate, study, and spread that on to others. I think really allowing that to take root in my entire being will supercharge that truth as I share it with others. Wherever you are in the world I will pray for you and I send you love and blessings!
What a perfect 1st guest on Reroot. Max is an amazing person. Hugs to you all and Frankie, Occy and Oso
Love your podcasts. This one was extra special. Max is a great person & never once said anything negative about Lee after they split. Very sad that Lee didn’t realize how much everyone loved her. Was watching some Max & Lee videos & she was a bright light in this world. She is @ peace now. You are all the kindest people. Hope your podcast is so successful. You all deserve the best. Max, happy to hear you found love again 🩷
My seventeen year old son left after a car accident. I like to look at it as he gave me a gift. He lived with a pure beautiful heart kind to everyone. I had the honor of being his mother and his leaving this earth touched so many people. But my soul has grown so incredibly much since he left. He lives on of that I have no doubt. Believing in reincarnation is so helpful to me. I believe that together we made the decision that we would go through this life together and we choice the lessons. There is no death only change.
Max, the nicest man on RUclips! I’m so glad he’s found his happiness again.
Max served me and my boyfriend at Kenzington's in Barrie. He and Lee were building out their van at the time. We stumbled across their youtube a few months later. I think that's how I found Eamon and Bec. My boyfriend and I ended up converting a van and moved across the country. You are all so special!
This was my second podcast because I follow and love Max and Occy. They live not far from me. Often hoping I bump into them at Bunnings so I can hug Occy😊. Great video thank you. Greetings from 🦘🐨
I was a medic, then got my BSN in nursing. Started in Trauma and Burn ICU. Then did Trauma and medical ER. I was a travel nurse and worked the Shooting in Vegas at the trauma center. I developed severe PTSD and left nursing. I am now a recovering alcoholic addict which is very common in the medical field. I know the pain and toll it takes on you emotionally and physically. I pray for you Max and Emon and Beck. ❤🙏🕊️
Oh Mary, no words 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
What a wonderful collection of stories and experiences... Happy, Sad, scary, but a wonderful life! I have mostly buried my PTSD story from when I was in my early twenties... My next-door neighbors were all murdered and I was one of the first people inside giving support to one of the victims that was struggling to breathe ... he later passed ... anyways I think everyone has a story of something that impacted their psych/health. Loved hearing Max talk about self-care and so much more! Thankyou Eamon and Bec, and Max! Great to see how you have pushed through so much and shine the light on Healing and happiness!
Lee's death hit me SO hard. I didn't even know her in real life but wow it really hit me. Her soul was so special. I can't even imagine the pain her friends and family had/have been feeling. Love to you all 💛
Same here. I was shocked when I started crying... How special a person can be to make a stranger from other part of the world grief for her?
Then few months later a friend of mine took her life too and I couldn't believe it. She was just like Lee, the light in every room.💛💚
Imagine the pain she was feeling.
We all so need community and grace.
@@paulas_lensyes...hi to you from Poland and my channe!
It hit me so hard as well. 💔
I agree. I barely knew her from earlier videos and was shocked to hear the news.
This is the type of guest on a podcast that I will put a hour aside of my time to listen. I am subscribed to Max’s channel and he is really such an inspiration.
I love these talks, the honestly and vulnerability. Thank you for this space and allowing us in.
Why am I crying. There’s so much love and good energy in this trio…
I was listening whilst driving, pulled over, and voice noted my brother that I love him. Thank you Eamon & Bec & Max
This was a heartwarming tribute to Lee....im so happy for Max.....
1:35:55 This part … it got to me; i started tearing up and then saw Max when Eamon suggested sending the voice note and started to tear up even more. Then Bec came in and said those just absolutely sweet things about Max and the tears just began to overflow. No stopping them. I didn’t expect them going into this episode. I expected the laughs that usually come when Max and Eamon are in the same room (which I did get). You all have such an amazing friendship! ❤
I often wake up in the middle of the night and try not to jump on here but this has been a brutal week in USA for those of us who were looking forward to having a wise, compassionate and funny president. While I have seen a few shorts on this new podcast I am so glad the first one is with Max! What a gift. I feel like I know you all so well. I am your parents age and you’re in my life even if it’s virtual. I can’t remember the details of a every video but I love how much you have all grown individually and together. This gathering feels like icing on the cake. I love where you’re at and look forward to where you’re going . Lee’s death was incredibly painful for so many of us, even those of us out here in the ethernet. it feels so healthy to hear you share your thoughts on Lee and your perspective of what happened and ideas of lessons learned. Thank you!
Grief lasts as long as it lasts. There is no timeline. My husband of 39 years was killed 13 years ago. You come through something like that learning how to cope along the way. I think you’ve done incredibly Max.
What Bec said - you chose the love. ❤️. So glad you are loving again. You are worth it.
It takes a lot of guts to be this vulnerable on RUclips. It felt like sacred ground.
Thank you for the immense vulnerability in this episode; am beginning to see your podcast is all about this, and to me, this is profoundly, profoundly appreciated. One of the things I wanted to say is that I want to deeply commend Max, not only for opening up so authentically and deeply, but for correcting himself when he was about to say "committed" suicide, and switching to the term, died by. I did a speech once on the language and terminology around suicide, and breaking the stigma, and greatly appreciate Max's awareness. Much love, props, and respect, to all of you.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes Steve_porassss,. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is Steve_porassss
MAX AND LEE WERE THE FIRST VANLIFERS I WATCH ALL THE REST CAME LATER. SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. IM HAPPY FOR MAX THAT HE FOUND LOVE AGAIN.
Loved hearing Max's deeper stories, I've been following you all for many years. When Lee passed, I cried more for her than anyone I've known, which is crazy since I'd never met her. Such a beutiful talented soul, the same as the three of you! It's taken me a long time, but finally bought a sprinter van and building it out now. Love this new pocast and all of you! Frankie is such a beautiful baby, so precious! 💞
To hear Eamon say things like “if you choose to believe it” and “if you’re open to it” is a huge growth moment that deserves to be acknowledged! I remember in the last season of reroot you two discussed how Eamon tends to form a belief very strongly and then feels the need to almost evangelize. Huge step for him to understand that the truth for others may not exist exactly like your own truth. Way to go💛
Two years ago I lost my Best Friend, Chris to suicide. There are so many emotions tied into the shock of finding out what has happened. I have never related to a conversation more than the one you guys had about Lee, may she continue to shine down on all of you & give you signs along the way! 💚
I feel and see Lee’s energy so much when watching Max, Eamon, and Bec all together 🌞✨ Beautiful conversation with beautiful people.
I also loved hearing some Max lore 😂
What a beautiful conversation. Words for the soul!
I’m just an ole lady but Max is one of the best looking men I’ve ever seen- ❤. PS- don’t let Eamon cut your beautiful hair anymore.
HAHA. And sweet and kind through and through. He's a special one.
I agree! He’s the whole deal ❤
Max is a stunner. Yes, Eamon should stop cutting his hair ….thank God it’s not yellow any longer though!
Oh ja😅!
Max don’t let Emon cut your hair!!
I’m so happy to see this podcast with Max. I was an avid watcher (and still am) when Lee passed away and always felt like it was never really addressed on your channel. She was such a big part of your channel during that time but I thought perhaps it had to do with the channel that did those disgusting roasting videos about her so in an effort to not give that channel any more acknowledgement, her death was somewhat a topic that was never really addressed. I know her depression had quite a bit to do with that disgusting roasting channel and all the gross comments on it. Of course, I know that was not all of it. I appreciate everyone opening up about Lee.
On another note, I wanted to mention, I’m a cancer survivor and had a bone marrow transplant in 1994 when I was 19 years old. My donor was my only sibling who at the time of my transplant was only 18 months old. Anyone that knows anything about that probability, knows what a miracle that was. I did relapse one year after transplant and had more treatments (not chemotherapy) that would be considered immunotherapy, again from leukocyte cells of my sister. I NEVER thought I would still be here at 49 years old and just celebrated my 30th anniversary of my transplant. Bone marrow transplant and even chemotherapy is no longer the only cure or even the first line of treatment today for the type of leukemia I had. I say all this to encourage you Bec, that there are new treatments everyday and even the one you are having now sounds like it’s kicking cancer in the ass. I love your attitude and firmly believe you will be here for many years to come.❤
Lee's passing shook me in an indescribable and inexplicable as a person who never met her in real life. She will forever be part of so many of our stories.
I discovered Max and Occy while living isolated on a cliff in a bus in the central Australian desert for nearly 12 months with my albino dingo Napurulla. I planned on leaving the northern Rivers of NSW and spending time in solitude. Max and Occy became a very exciting time in my week and then the videos weren't as frequent I'd get depressed lol. They became my inspiration to love myself and process grief. Thanks Max and Occy I love your channel. 🙏
This is a great podcast . I discovered Max after lees suicide . It really touched me because it made me realise that ppl would miss me if im gone . I also joined better help and im on a healing journey ❤ thanks fir talking about stuff no one wants to talk about
This podcast is the Maximum and helped me with bawling my eyes out when I hear Lee's name. I did get tears but that was so much less heartache for me. Thank you for healing environment. Love to you all. Love, Lonn 1:49:34
LOVED THIS & NEEDED THIS! We all loved Lee too! And, I will NEVER forget the morning I read/found out what happened. I needed to get to work (Oncology nurse) - I literally couldn’t move. And, to CARE/LOVE someone so much - who you never met… WHO DO YOU TALK TO ABOUT YOUR (mine) GRIEF? Who could possibly understand the magnitude! It was this - I am just bowled over… but, I don’t even know/met her. Not knowing what to do with this true grief I was feeling. I’m crying now - again! This conversation between you guys was something I really needed. Thank you all!
I have been following Max for a few years now and so pleased and thankful to you for allowing Max to open up about his life experiences. I had heard Max talk of Lee and their breakup but didn’t know Lee had committed suicide and I am so sorry to hear this. I send you all much love and healing.
Thank you Max for sharing what must be very triggering for you.
I lost my love 3yrs back and still grieving for him. Hugs
This was such a beautiful podcast. I didn’t deal with death very well when I found my son dead at 32 in 2017. I just wanted to die and almost took my own life, I suffered for 4 years and just in the last couple year’s found peace. This was a beautiful podcast, and it shows how helping someone who is hurting is such a blessing. My own family left we to deal with the depression because they said if they talked to me I depressed them. Thank you guys for sharing and loving the way you do. ❤❤❤
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My dearest Bec and Eamon, thank you!
Easter Sunday of this year, my husband and I received a phone call from our youngest daughter that her sister, our oldest daughter had been murdered by her boyfriend! My world stopped! I didn’t think I would ever recover but I am,slowly.
Watching you two with your beautiful wee Frankie warmed my heart and made me smile when I thought I would never smile again. I love your positive attitude towards life and how bravely you talk about the hard stuff.
I have found an amazing therapist that is helping me to navigate this world without my daughter.
My son in-law is from Australia and he and Max sound alike, very comforting.
When my husband and I received word of our daughter, we had been travelling around Canada for 4 years in our motor home, we call Lucy.
I wish you love, happiness and laughter as you navigate this uncertain world.
Sending you so much love. An unbelievable story. May your heart always be open to the beauty of this world ❤
Sending lot of love from Canada 💫
Thank you for this conversation. I loved every bit. It was so interesting to learn more from Max and hear his stories. Your friendship is so loving.
Sending healing thoughts from Pennsylvania. May the memories of your daughter be a blessing to you ❤
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Max is what we call a PGOM… Precious Gem Of A Man ❤
Max please keep your life fun and do not ever worry about views. If you post every other week, we can all watch it twice. If you move to three weekly to have more play time, we can watch all your videos thrice.
Sorted! So glad you are happy and healthy, mentally and physically. I felt into Bec and Eamon through you. Bec I have walked the breast diagnosis path. My hair is purple to remind me to be grateful to have my hair, my life and nine years of new beginnings. Being alive to see my son grow, finally get my camper van, drop a day of work giving to people to focus on me and my life. Having my diagnosis changed my life for the better. The last nine years, and those to come, have been more precious than they ever would have been.
Thank you all for an awesome, insightful, thought provoking and inspiring video. I am going to build some meditation into my daily life, thanks to you.
Peace and love ✌️
Thank you for this wonderful interview with Max. I picked up Max’s life when he bought his house. I was able to find earlier videos and pieced together Max’s early story. I now feel like an elderly aunt. Good luck with the channel
Thank you Max, Bec, Eamon for this episode. I was deeply impacted by Lee’s passing, more than expected. I never really got to talk about it or knew anyone else that watched your channels. This episode brings me closure I never had, thank you for your vulnerability. You’re really helping others ❤️
This video, at this specific time, has helped me more than you'll ever know!!!! Thanks to all four of you, bless you all for your openness, honesty, and vulnerability!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Ps. Big love and respect to Craig and Amie aswell, love those guys too🙏✨️
Bec is a natural at interviewing and allowing space for an answer and guiding to the next question. Loved this podcast.
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So true, but (in this interview) I like Eamon's role as well
This just popped up in my feed. I'm so pleased I watched it. You guys & Max have beautiful souls. I know Becs this will make you happy because this podcast & feeling the love makes me Happy 👏🏼😍🤗
This is probably the best pod iv ever listened to , I found max through his video about Lee and my heart broke . It’s truly beautiful to see a man wear his heart on his sleeve in this way and open up truly for us to learn from what a guy max is
Thanks for challenging everyone to reach out. That was a special opportunity to share love & i so appreciated it. You three are truly such a light and we are so blessed by your willingness to share your love & light.
Your podcast just bursts my heart open every single time! It’s so beautiful ! ❤
I've been following since Max and Lee were together. You have all come so far in these last few years.
I think the podcast was definitely the next step forward.
Truly happy that the podcast is back!!! The style and content of these chats is unmatched!!
Max is such an amazing human. Thank you so much for sharing.
As someone who has followed you all since Max and Lee started their channel, this feels like a really full circle moment. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My daughter is really struggling with mental health right now, and so much of what you all talked about hit home for me. I’m the person managing that ship for her, but I’m scared every day. I wish she loved herself as much as I love her and her friends love her.
Thank you. I cried many times during this 1hour and 50 minutes, both due to joy and heartache. I really have to thank Max for talking about his relationship with his sister. It was so pure and real. I was already crying when he said he admired her but he had difficulties saying it to her because it is the same for my brother and I. And then when i learnt that his sister and I had the same name I took this as a sign and called my brother.
Thank you all,
your friendship is so intense and joyful.
Enjoy 🌟
So so cool ❤
Just saw this and I teared up! You are literally saving lives with this podcast. We are going through a vulnerability and connection crisis and this fights against it. You are the good side of social media. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
So happy for Max that he has found someone and sad that people can’t just take joy in seeing how happy Max is and respect that they want to keep it private. They don’t need to make apologies for how they choose to live their life. God Bless all of you.
So glad to hear you talking about (though not naming) the crucial process of reflection. In my view, taking quiet time to recall and review experiences is the essential foundation for all personal growth. Processing such information, either by oneself or with friends or with a professional, should be used to build modifications into one’s thinking and behaviour. A repeated pattern of experience, reflect, change, build. It also interests me that you describe the process of taping and editing as a parallel to the process of reflection.
Depression is so hard for everyone. A much needed conversation.. Thank you all for your candor.
How are we ever supposed to get through these podcasts without crying. Three genuine souls. Max was a wonderful guest. Love him. Stay well. ❤
I always felt and still feel that Lee's passing really hit Eamon the most..i feel like they had a close relationship like big brother looking after his little sister .. he seemed to really care for her and you could tell they truly bonded.. I always feel i can still see the pain in his eyes whenever shes mentioned, to the point that there could be tears if he were alone..so sad 😢
Max, Eamon and certainly not least Bec. I first want to say that I appreciate all three of you. My sincerest condolences for the loss you had to overcome. Lee may not physically be here but her spirit is with all who knew and loved her. She seemed like such a free spirit. She may be gone but definitely not forgotten. Please take the positive comments and ignore the negative ones.
Bec, you are a pro at hosting this. You just keep the chat flowing and positive and I love how well you listen. This is THE podcast of all time.
Having Max has the first guest was awesome. He is so raw & honest. Love the deep dive into mental health. I have bi polar 1 and I don't know how my husband has handled it for so many years. I have attacked him with weapons & words, I have disappeared on him and just plain was awful ( it's a horrible disease) yet he stands strong. Gets help when he can't deal with me any longer. I have friends who watch me and ask the tough questions. Bless yall ... grwat work ❤
God Bless. Be good to your husband and yourself.
These collabs, these moments….friends raising friends up, supporting each other. This is beautiful. Thank you Max for being so open and always being authentically yourself. Sharing isn’t easy for anyone. Your channel, I love watching but I think my takeaway every video is to never give up and as you often say, “be kind”. All of you are making this world a better place, Max, Bec, Eamon, Craig, Aimee…many more…❤
I have always tried to find what I call Pockets of Peace but in listening to not even half of this video I have added Moments of Gratitude, Jolts of Joy, and Connection to Spirit to consciously work on. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these podcasts. You are guys are crushing this. I lost my mother 41 years ago from breast cancer. She was only 47 years old. I was newly married and only 26. Fortunately research has come so far and people can live a long and happy life after this diagnosis. I live by the mantra that she followed from the day she got the news
"Live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself"
I miss her everyday. She was a very wise woman.
I watched Max & Lee + Occy from the very start,and they got me to take the plunge and pack my house (that I still have a mortgage) and I left a month after losing Lee. After arranging this trip to camp around Australia with my 2 doggos. I almost bailed and didn't go. I was devastated to say the least. I also lost my bestie 6 years ago now to suicide & he encouraged (in spirit) me to go. I'm so glad I did. What an adventure. Just shy of 10months will always be my fav time of my life. It took me a long time to want to watch Max (or really Occy let's be honest) just coz I didn't know how to not see Lee. But I watch Yas now.and I miss her. But love how much your mental health has grown Max. I learnt of Bec and Eamon through Max and Lee. And now look at your friendships. Beautiful ❤️ 👌
Ok. Whew.
THIS is absolutely incredible.
It is not possible to love this anymore.
Thank you.
I enjoy your RUclips videos and am so glad I stumbled into Reroot. Here in the middle of the US, it's incredibly easy to get lost in the tsunami of negativity and misinformation, which really ramps up my anxiety. This episode has helped me to reset a bit, and in this moment, that is such a relief.
Bec and Eamon are killing this!
Reroot! ❤
Enjoyed this chat. I’m old enough to be your granny yet I follow and enjoy both you and Max/Occy channels. Thank you.
Honestly, I feel like listening to your podcasts is making me live my life differently. I am so grateful to you all for sharing. Love you both and love Max! Sending love and positivity to you all x
From NSW and living in SA. So proud of Max and his growing in mental and physical health. Love you 3.
Great that you allow your guests time to give their responses - the freedom to speak and to speak freely. Too many people ask a question and then don't listen to the answer or interrupt and move on to something else way too soon. Max was so good in the way he shared so much that wasn't always easy.
Don't think I've ever seen Eamon sit so still for so long. I feel as though there was a lot going on inside his head and I hope that he is able to express it with the right person/people.
I found your RUclipss right after you all lost Lee and was blown away by the feelings you all expressed and have been following ever since.. this podcast seems full circle and I’m amazed at your courage to feel and express deeply and openly for us all… thank you for being and sharing…love flows and surrounds us all
Bec! PLEASE do a podcast entirely about your meditation practice, journey, resources that have supported you, etc....
Yes!!! This would be so so valuable!!
Agreed
Soo keen for this also!
YES,YES,YES !!! I totally need to have someone give me some guidance on how to begin such a vital practice. This podcast was so inspirational for a number of reasons. I enjoyed getting to know Max a little better.
Yes I would also be interested.
I just watched Max finish the porch on his home in Australia. Beautiful. I left a high demand religion during covid lockdowns. They emphasized that everything is in the eternities and do what you can here to get there. It eventually became a ritual of living for tomorrow and not in the moment. You lose the moment when only focused on the future. Your kids grow up today, your parents age today and your pets get cataracts today. Save for tomorrow, but live for today.
As someone who suffers from depression with suicidal tendencies, I've loved hearing all of you talk about how you've felt over Lee's decision and what would be a good thing to do, like all being "on the same page", etc.
I've pulled myself "back from the edge" at two separate times in my life: the first one was 12 years ago and nobody in my family or friends knew about what was happening to me. I was lucky that I was already in therapy and got the help I needed on time. After that, it took me years to talk about it, and it was difficult to explain to those who don't suffer from it. The second crisis was triggered by the pandemic (of course) and by then many of "my people" knew of my struggles, yet they didn't see it coming or didn't know what to do to help. After all those years, I was even able to understand the changes inside me early on when I started going down that path, and yet I didn't seek help immediately. Nothing could help, just me.
I got out of it eventually, with therapy and medication, and now I speak more freely about it. I kind of feel like I want people to know what I've been through… And I think it is maybe because after that last time I just knew a third crisis would be the end of me. I want everyone around me to know because I don't think I will ask for help next time, so maybe I'm trying to educate them so they can see the signs...
Anyway, I'm doing really great now. I went back to school after 15 years, I've met new people... I'm still alone a lot, even though I am a super extroverted and social person, but I guess I have learned to like my solitude... or something.
Thank you all for being such strong advocates for mental health. It's helped me to be more open about it and not ashamed.
I didn't know much about Max before I found him building his dream property in a rainforest in northern NSW. I did catch glimpses of his previous life such as vanlife overseas, a breakup with his girlfriend and her losing her life.
Thank you filling in the blanks Max. You remind me of my younger brother who was an emergency nurse but was fired due to not having the mandatory Covid vaccine. It has also destroyed his marriage and mental health.
I am hoping he can start watching your videos and realise he can rebuild both physically and mentally.
I respect your decision to keep your new relationship private. It is very wise and special to keep it between the two of you.
Very insightful interview, I lost my youngest son to suicide nearly 7 years ago and getting to grips with life afterwards has been so hard. So glad Max has found someone else. Thank you so much for this podcast. ❤️🌻🌻❤️
This episode is a real gem! I was touched, cried, burst of laughter (the last minute, wow haha) and really connected with you three. You are really beautiful humans and I feel like if you would have met on the roads, it would have been a delight! Lots of love to you all! ❤and thanks for this moving episode!