Ross Niven is a man of many talents, Flight Attendant and Inflight Trainer, musician, ice hockey fanatic, and devoted family man. He’s also someone I’m proud to call a dear friend.

In this deeply personal conversation, Ross opens up about his journey through grief, mental health, and personal transformation following the death of his mother. He reflects on childhood, a life altering accident, and the evolution of his identity, particularly in his role as a father.

Ross shares how the COVID-19 pandemic became both a challenge and a catalyst for growth, how therapy helped him navigate PTSD, and why he's now more intentional than ever about expressing love and presence.

This episode is a moving reflection on healing, spirituality, and what truly matters in the face of loss.

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Chris Bull is a family man, singer and guitarist of The Snake Behaviour, Southern Zone Rugby League board member, office worker and an all-round legend.

In this heartfelt first interview on Dropped Balls and Big Calls, Chris Bull opens up about his journey from childhood in Nelson to the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, losing both parents, and becoming a father himself. He reflects on music as a lifeline, the influence of family and friends, and how grief shaped his worldview.

With humour, honesty, and grit, Chris shares what it means to grow through loss, and why simple moments with his loved ones mean the most.

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In this inaugural episode of Drop Balls and Big Calls, host Jason Beardsley sets the tone for a raw and honest podcast about resilience, grief, and growth. Jason opens up about his own mental health journey and the driving force behind launching the show, a desire to create a space where authenticity, vulnerability, and the messiness of life are not just accepted but embraced.
This is more than a podcast. It's a movement built on stories, setbacks, and the people who shaped us.

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