Mental Health, Discipline & Doing the Work (Podcast Episode 112)
🧠 A Real Check-In
This episode kicks off a bit differently — not just talking shit (well… still a bit of that), but actually checking in.
And for once, it’s a positive one.
Sarge opens up about being in one of the best mental spaces he’s been in for years — something he hasn’t been able to say in a long time.
That didn’t happen by accident.
It came from:
- building structure
- staying consistent
- and actually doing the work
⚙️ Why Structure Changes Everything
One of the biggest shifts talked about in this episode is having a system.
Not just a list of things to do — but an actual way to get them done.
Having 20 things on a list with no system = doing nothing.
Once structure was introduced:
- motivation went up
- productivity increased
- stress dropped
This is something a lot of guys struggle with — especially when running a business, juggling life, or trying to improve themselves.
💪 Training Isn’t Just Physical
A big theme throughout the episode:
👉 Working out = mental health tool
Not just for getting fit — but for:
- structure
- discipline
- dopamine
- clarity
As Bakes explains, even on the days he doesn’t feel like training, he still does it — and every time, he feels better for it.
That internal battle is real:
One part says don’t do it.
The other says get up and get it done.
And the second voice is the one that matters.
🎯 The Power of Accountability
Another key takeaway:
👉 Accountability changes behavior
Whether it’s:
- posting your goals publicly
- telling your mates
- committing to something bigger
It forces you to show up.
Because no one wants to be the bloke who says they’re doing something… and then doesn’t.
🧬 Mental Health Isn’t Always What You Think
This episode also touches on something important:
👉 sometimes it’s not just mindset
Things like:
- blood work
- hormones
- physical health
can all impact:
- motivation
- energy
- mood
Getting checked properly can uncover issues you didn’t even know were there.
🧠 Talking vs Moving Forward
There’s also a real take on therapy and talking things out.
Talking helps — but only to a point.
The goal isn’t to:
❌ stay stuck in the past
It’s to:
👉 understand it
👉 process it
👉 move forward
Not carry it forever.
🧔 The Big Takeaway
This episode isn’t about one magic fix.
It’s about doing the basics properly:
- get structure
- move your body
- stay consistent
- keep yourself accountable
- actually deal with your issues
Nothing complicated.
💬 Final Thought
If you’re feeling off, flat, or stuck:
Start small.
- go for a walk
- train a few times a week
- get your bloods checked
- talk to someone you trust
Then build from there.