Reroot with Eamon and Bec

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. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@RerootwithEamonandBec?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 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 Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to [email protected]. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise!

In this episode, we finally open up about the birth of our sweet baby girl, Frankie Lee Fitzgerald. We dive into our IVF journey, nearly joining The Amazing Race, navigating a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, meeting Frankie for the first time, and why we were initially scared to share her birth story. Plus, we answer your questions! Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@RerootwithEamonandBec?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - Eamon's ADD 4:30 - Consciously deciding to have kids 11:30 - Our IVF journey 19:30 - Going through chemo and radiation 20:55 - Trying to conceive 23:45 - We nearly went on The Amazing Race 27:35 - The pregnancy 32:29 - Cancer returns 38:10 - Stage 4 diagnosis 46:11 - Frankie's birth 1:00:30 - Meeting Frankie for the first time 1:09:00 - Feeling Joy 1:16:35 - Telling our Uber driver we love him  1:20:10 - Can good parenting be taught? 1:21:00 - Answering your questions 1:31:15 - Bec sings opera Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to [email protected]. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise!

Welcome to episode 1 of Reroot with Eamon & Bec! The past three years have been a whirlwind, and we’re excited to share it all with you. In this episode, we dive into what the next chapter of this podcast means to us, how Lee’s passing has impacted our lives, Bec’s incurable diagnosis, welcoming our baby girl Frankie Lee, Oso’s big move, the challenges of motherhood as a non-breastfeeding mom, and what the future holds for us. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RerootwithEamonandBec?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Eamon & Bec: YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 0:00 - intro 2:56 - our intention with the podcast 5:55 - the past 3 years have been a gift 11:46 - healing from within 14:25 - our current living situation 22:59 - quitting YouTube 24:19 - what happens when you’re up against death 25:30 - Eamon gets a construction job 27:57 - BTS of the birth vlog 32:20 - stressing about money 36:20 - Eamon’s obsession with community 38:05 - resisting the inner work 40:50 - Eamon loves chaos 50:29 - how Eamon wants to die 50:37 - what Lee's passing has taught us about death 52:55 - the day Lee passed 57:24 - sharing Oso's dirt online 1:01:34 - what's next for us 1:03:00 - Real Talk 1:13:14 - answering YOUR questions Thanks for your submission, Amanda! Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to [email protected]. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise!

We're Eamon & Bec! We’ve cultivated a community of 1M+ on YouTube, created Habit, and most importantly became new parents to Frankie Lee. Our lives have changed immensely in these past few years but through it all, our roots have deepened. While we've always shown up authentically online, there’s so much more of us that we want to share with our community. Reroot is a safe space where we explore the essence of who we are as individuals. As seekers of community, we hope this podcast continues to be an extension of our mission to foster open, healthy conversations. Join the community 💛 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987

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