Episode 134. Damon Kaylock – The station cook turned Jackeroo

This episode discusses mental health and suicide – listener discretion is advised.

When Damon Kaylock didn’t have success in landing a job as a jackeroo, he didn’t give up – he just came up with plan B.

The plan? To work as a station cook, get on to a station, and work his way into the stock camp.

Spoiler alert – it worked. Damon has worked for the same company in the NT for 8 years now, and has been a station cook, jackeroo, and bore runner.

In this episode, Damon reflects on his experiences so far – both good, and the not-so-good. Our conversation took an unexpected turn, with Damon choosing to be very candid about his mental health, and I am incredibly grateful to him for this. We’ve had a few people share their mental health experiences on this podcast, and afterwards I receive messages of appreciation through our Facebook, Instagram and email. So, Damo – thank you for sharing your story, and letting others know they aren’t alone.

If you are experiencing depression or are suicidal, or know someone who is, help is available.

Please help spread this message to help others understand help is just a phone call or text away and they are not alone.

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