The more I listen to stories like Paul Pook’s, the more I realise how powerful it is when someone turns pain into purpose.

This deeply moving and honest conversation with Paul, CEO and founder of Tackle 360 and Tackle Suicide, is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope can still find a way through.

Paul shares how rugby gave him self-esteem and belonging after a difficult childhood, and how a career in elite sport eventually collided with hidden brain injuries, depression, and years of suicidal thoughts. With extraordinary courage, he speaks about living with disrupted emotional circuitry, the impact of concussion, and the long road back to himself.

What makes this episode so special is not just Paul’s vulnerability, it’s his compassion. Out of his own struggle, he created Tackle Suicide, an initiative dedicated to prevention, connection, and reminding people that they are not alone.

As Paul so beautifully shows us, healing isn’t linear. It’s about reaching in, staying connected, and believing that tomorrow can be different from today.

And when asked to describe himself in one word, Paul chose: “Grateful.”

Wow. That says everything.

Thank you, Paul, for your honesty, your courage, and for reminding us all that there is always hope.

“What if the most powerful thing we do this year… is choose to begin again?”

As we step into 2026, this episode is a moment to pause and reflect, on the lives that inspired us, the people who shaped us, and the stories that live on.

From icons like Jane Goodall and Cleo Laine, to everyday heroes like Chris and Sarra Hoy, this is a reminder that legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s what we build, share, and live each day.

This isn’t just a look back, it’s a call to look forward.
To live with purpose.
To be kind.
To write the next chapter, intentionally.

Let’s begin.
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“Some stories stay with us. Some change us. And some remind us of who we are, and what we’re capable of.”

Over the past year, the Just Meee Podcast has brought together voices from every walk of life, people who’ve faced loss, found purpose, embraced change, and dared to speak from the heart.

In this short highlights reel, we’re sharing just a few of the powerful moments that made us stop, reflect, smile, cry...and most importantly, feel connected.

These are stories of courage, creativity, grief, hope, second chances, and deep human resilience.

Thank you to all our remarkable guests for reminding us that behind every story is a spark of something we all share…humanity.

We’re so proud to share them with you. Let’s take a moment to listen.