Nat's What I Reckon talks about his mental health | SBS The Feed
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- We spoke to internet sensation Nat’s What I Reckon about his rise to internet-fame in early 2020 and how he inspired people to cook simple recipes at home during lockdown.
He chats candidly about his struggles with mental health and what it was like growing up in church.
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0:00 - 0:46 Who is Nat’s what I reckon?
0:47 - 1:32 Nat’s war on packet food
1:33 - 2:14 Nat’s struggles with mental health
2:15 - 3:09 What it was like growing up in church
3:10 - 4:16 How cooking is therapy
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Nat is a glorious human being, his existence makes this world a better place for the rest of us.
Thanks for sharing your story, Nat. It's like we're all messed up, dealing with our mental health yet all walking around as if everything is fine. It's ok to not be fine, especially after the last few years.
I grew up in a really messed up church with some really messed up people - I’m currently in a mental hospital going through trauma therapy for the second year in a row because for a start they thought I was a satanist because I was into Megadeth and Sabbath and The Cure so Halloween was the time they’d try to “exorcise” me, but it was brisbane in the 80s so there were some absolute creeps involved. I got out, kind of by accident, but just tried to pretend it never happened, in December I turn 50 and It’s all come back to bite me in the past 2 years. I’m so glad you’re talking about and dealing with this at a younger age and have a chance to live a happier and healtheir life and encourage, support and inspire others as well. Churches are f****d and for every one person who was jailed for life there ten more who should have been. Sheep and wolves. I’m so sorry for the guilt and isolation they saddled you with and I hope people who see this realise how wrong it is to raise children that way.
Hope you are doing well and recovering. I spent time in a psych ward last year and know I’ve suffered trauma. It’s hard to recover from. Wishing you all the best on your mental health journey to recovery.
I'm near 59. I was diagnosed lazily with depression and anxiety many years ago. Recently, after finding a Doctor that actually wanted to hear me, I was diagnosed with PTSD. While that diagnosis has explained a lot, I am still not good. I feel this man's frustration and pain (and have followed him for a long time). The reason I am fucked up is due to different circumstances, but that anxiety, frustration, and feeling of hopelessness runs through all of us with Mental Health issues. And there are a LOT of us. The stigma around mental health is still a thing in 'normal' society. It hasn't changed much in the past 40 years. I'm glad that people like Nat have the exposure to bring these issues to light. Much the same as I am humbled by the strength of Grace tame for bringing more attention to childhood sexual abuse, one of the causes of my mental health issues. I only wish that I had been strong enough to expose my abusers when I was a child. But they were different times. Anything a child suffered at the hands of an adult was apparently our own fault back then...
I don’t know if it’s just me, but when Nat was talking and tearing up, so was I while watching it. Good on you for being so open about the challenges of mental health. It’s hard to hear when someone is hurting, it’s even harder when you’re hurting as well
not just you, it takes a very cold heart to watch him hurting and not get emotional, sitting here having an ugly cry in solidarity
so proud of you Nat! you’re doing great things in this world and helping a lot of people. thanks champion love ya🖤
I loved this interview. Seeing the vulnerable side of Nat was nice to see. He’s definitely one I would call multi-faceted and I appreciate each and every aspect of his being! Thank you for sharing, with your audience, a piece of you we never get to see. I know it’s hard to be vulnerable so I appreciate your honesty and willingness to open up about your mental health❤ and just remember…YOU’RE A F*CKING CHAMPION!
Bloody Hell, Nat - I want to hug little kid you right now. Proud of how far you've come.
Nat you will never know how much I needed this video.
Seeing someone I have long held up as such an inspiring strong person who loves all the metal and tattoos and badass stuff I do talk about their mental health makes me not feel so bad about myself experiencing the same.
I'm so grateful this exists..just love him even more.
If you ever see this nat come to Perth and ill tattoo you as a thankyou 🖤 (qualified tattooist btw) you're a champion helping others find their own inner champion x
Nat definitely brought my family sunshine during the lockdowns. My hubby is very difficult to make laugh and he will openly belly laugh to Nat’s videos.
Jules’ reactions add to the utter joy.
Just ‘do yaself a favour’ go watch them all.
❤❤❤❤ Nat, I’m a 55 yr old who always felt judged and found to be lacking, still feel it. I put on a good face most of the time but it’s catching up with me lately. Always looking for approval from anyone. I wish I had the guts to just live for myself and not worry about what anyone thinks of me. I think you’re awesome.
Loves Nat's open honest approach. Great interview.
Such a beautiful bloke. Met hime one time in Newtown, super genuine and humble. Bigup Nat!
Found Nats channel a few months ago and have become such a fan, went back and watched all of his stuff and I feel like you can tell he's just a good genuine guy.
I ❤ that you do this, Nat! I am an RN, the ones that are supposed to be taking care of everyone else but tends to neglect themselves. I have come to realize that the helper sometimes needs to be helped and have started on that journey. Thank you for all you do!
it's simple, I see Nat, I upvote...he's such a sweetheart and so genuinely aussie.
His new book is brilliant! I got the audiobook. Incredible, can’t recommend enough
Geez Nat, thanks so much for sharing mate. You were a mental health life saver through the lockdown and gave us all that followed you a huge dose of perspective as to what was important. The black dog stalks me too, for different reasons but with the same outcome. I know that you have helped me tell that dog where to go. You are the real champion.
Mate, you and Jules have helped me more than you could ever know.
I'd love to be able buy you guys a beer and say thanks.
100% thanks for sharing. I have been a chef for 20 years. What you said in the videos was so true to me. Push on mate, may the universe repay your great work. I have been 5% from giving up for over 14 years..
This guy is a legend. Love watching natz what I rekon.
At least millions of people love you Nat, you are amazing!
What a champ you are!!!!! Man I just wanna give you the biggest hug ever!!
Hearing Nat talk about the church really resonated with me. I was taught some of the time by Irish catholic nuns in a church school in the North of England. It messed my up quite a bit but I got over it and ended up playing guitar in Venom, ohh the irony!
Nat you are truly one of a kind ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nat is so real and honest. I love him and all he does to help other people.
You always have me smiling watching your videos & I have tried your recipes.
Watching you open up just adds to your appeal, you definitely resonate with alot of people of all ages which is amazing. I'm 57, I swear, like rock, love to cook and mastered the art of convincing people I'm always happy-go-lucky. The way I deal is doing what makes me happy, cooking, listening to music, walking my dogs, nature & trying my hand at art. Definitely helps knowing others (women, men young, old, different personalities) are in similar situations. All the best to you and everyone else struggling on their own.
Thanks Nat! As someone who's pretty anxious about food and cooking, your straightforward + encouraging vids have definitely helped me.
That hit hard…I had a similar upbringing and literally only just realised how it set me up to judge the hell out of myself for everything
Thanks for Sharing Nat! Love your show. You and Jules really put a big smile on my dial.
Nat is an absolute inspiration and a top bloke to boot
Geez Nat, that had me tearing up thinking about my own shitty situation. You're a legend mate and although you've been through and are still going through you're own shit, you have such an incredible depth of character and you know what, you're touching other people in their lives and helping them, which in turn I truly hope you're taking on board how good that is. Keep it up brother, we love you!
Nat, Mate, you are The Champion and you help a lot more than you might get to see. Keep up the great work
This man is a true legend. Everything we go through he speaks about.... And we love him for it and for being himself.. Nats if you see this....keep fighting and keep doing what you do. You help so many damned people.... Thank you... Truly
I respect this man so much. I’ve been following him for quite a while and love who he is, what he stands for, his attitude, how he makes cooking fun and easy. Thanks, Nat.
It’s about doing better for yourself
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This is why I watch Nats show, hes an honest bloke who can think clearly and sets a good example to others
Love your videos and your energy, Nat! Thanks for sharing🖤
Thanks for opening up Nat. Youre a champion
Growing up in the church I will never understand scarring kids for life by telling them about hell 🤷🏻♀️ it's messed me up for life and for what? It wasn't helpful it just set me up for a life of fear. Thank you for talking about it so openly.
I resonate with Nat so much. Seeing him speak up makes me feel that it is ok to do so. I have never been as depressed and helpless in life as i have been the last year. I never speak up because i have anxiety and I'm afraid of being judged. Thank you for this video.
Love ya Nat! I grew up with that same fear so completely understand where you're coming from. And even when you work out it's false fear you still can't completely shake it off,the fear remains. You just get better at hiding it or dealing with it. Wishing you mountains of success.
Love this guy. Such a legend.
This is a wonderful, inspiring, real, and entertaining interview - presented in a gentle and supportive way.
What a bloody legend!
Nat is my spirit animal.
So awesome for you to share what you did with us! you are amazing my brother!I'm like you I struggle from alot of anxiety I always have and cooking makes me feel better too,can't wait to see what you come up with next, much love from oregon!!!
Damn... seeing Nat but his mask down talking about his childhood really got to me 💔
I absolutely love this man.
It takes courage and spirit to be honest as Nat has been here, thanks champion for your honesty. To all those here reading these comments don't give up on yourself, you're worth every bit of effort. Things will go your way in time.
You’re amazing! Don’t ever think otherwise. ❤❤❤
Your awesome Nat. Most of the time my mind is a black hole but your videos do give a little relief. Make more videos or I'm gonna go buy some jar sauces
Fuck yeah, awesome work SBS, Nat is the shit.
Amazing interview. What a champion.
I've watched Nat all through the lock down in the US. He and other creators on YT who does food has made me more confident into cooking and wanting a career into being a chef
You’re an excellent human being Nat. You make me smile and that’s a hard thing to do sometimes. Love and peace to you always.
Can relate! ❤️🙌 Love ya man.
Love Nat, I wish him healing.
Thank you Nat.
This guy deserves the word
Thank you.
Onya, Nat! Love your work and my partner bought me your book after watching me laugh until tears at your videos. Really proud you're strong enough to tell your story and help others❤️
Love him even more, 👏👏💞
hey Nat, I'm a fan! I discovered you just prior the plague. I never subscribed so I am just reconnecting. very awesome for me to find out about your background. I was brought up secular, but my parents broke up when I was 8? and it was shattering. I turned to Christ in my early 20s. that lasted 6 years? I now work fulltime on physiological freedom. Brah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Love ya Nat!
Your videos make my day, keep it up..
Such a legend!
Thanks for sharing Nat. Good on ya for trying to help folks and putting yourself out there. Although it may seem superficial in some cases, I would venture to say he's got support from the folks he's supported. Fuck yeah champion!!
Ur awsome nat....... we need more ppl like u to speak out ....n we need more ppl to put some love into this world... good one mate
Love you Nat. Love the direction you've taken.
Still miss your cooking vids but 😉.
Keep them up too champion 🏆
I'm not crying, you're crying!
A true fukkin legend.
Cheers bloke.
True words & can relate , I love it how you speak honestly in the language we feel. Keep being you & doing you 🖤
What a legend!!
thanks, Nat
Yeah it socks. Love your honesty and you and your partner. Keep doing this your a champ ❤️💯.
Nat is the best.❤
Love you, Nazz. Jeep up the good work.
I love him so very much
you are an amazing and beautiful person, and you should be so very proud of yourself for inspiring people as well
Guy's a fricken LEGEND.
Top bloke.
I feel you brother. 💚
It resonates, your a good man.
The Champion!
I hear ya story mate, been thru the same shitty childhood with religion and the fear of a made up hell. Be proud you got yourself free from the lies, and keep being you, as you fucking rock!
You're a good bloke, Nat. I'd have a beer with you any day. All the best!
What a guy! X
I always found Nat happy go lucky and doesn't give a damn about anything in a good way. He made me laugh a lot with his videos. What I didn't know was that he has anxiety and mental health issues. Seeing him tearing up is just painful.
I FKN feel you Champ, we always put the front up but people haven't got a Fkn clue, Luv ya bro, onwards and upwards..... Respect
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You're fucking legend Nat, I have been through the exact same religion shit growing up and my anxiety and mental health has been a struggle all the way through. Thank you for sharing your story and trying to make a difference. Much love and fuck jar sauce!
Genuine person
Your a legend mate, a true champion 🤘 BTW love the MEGADETH picture
Good on you mate, stay strong
He's such a good bloke ay
Fuck Nat, you've done heaps for giving the world some positive.
Hope you keep some of that for yourself and keep that big dog at bay.
Props for having that honesty for the world to see.
I grew up religious too, left my religion when my prefrontal cortex starting knitting together when I was 14 - I’m 36 now and still f&@ked - your cooking shows have been one of the tools that have got me through lockdown and kept my mental health (to some degree😂) good on you mate!
Love ya champion
Nat, you're a fucken legend. ❤
legend