For over a year and a half, Luke carried a massive secret. While friends and family were announcing pregnancies, he and his partner were quietly enduring one of the most physically, emotionally, and financially draining experiences a couple can go through.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Luke sits down to detail the brutal reality of their IVF journey. We discuss the transition from assisted fertility to full-scale IVF, the crushing heartbreak of low egg counts, and the reality of sinking $100,000 into 10 failed cycles.

We explore the intense pressure this puts on a relationship, the exhaustion of maintaining a happy facade, and the pivotal doctor's appointment that changed everything. When the current path stops working, how do you face the reality of needing an egg donor?

Tune in for an unfiltered look at the silent grief of infertility. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss the conclusion in Part 2.

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What do you do when the 3 AM thoughts start piling up? Heath and Luke strip back the highlight reel to talk about the brutal realities of overthinking, running a business, and navigating life as single dads.

In this episode, we dive into the insomnia that comes with managing staff, dealing with bills, and surviving quiet periods in the current economy. We also open up about the heavy weight of parenting—wondering if our kids are falling behind and questioning if we are making the right decisions without a partner to bounce ideas off.

Plus, we debate the clash between "manifesting" your goals versus achieving them through pure discipline, and share our best strategies for accepting your problems, learning from mistakes, and refusing to let the 3:00 AM spiral ruin your week.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the brain won't switch off at 3:00 AM.
• Navigating business worries, interest rates, and staff changes.
• The unique doubts and pressures of being a single dad.
• Manifestation vs. putting your head down and doing the work.
• How to process mistakes quickly and move forward.

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This week on A Brother's Mind, we sit down with Steve Reeves, the powerhouse behind Adelaide’s SR Construct.

Steve shares the hilarious and fascinating story of how he was given a chance as a young bloke, and what it actually takes to build and run a successful concreting business from the ground up (see what we did there?!)

But it’s not just about moving dirt and pouring concrete. Steve gets real about:

• Early morning starts
• The massive lifestyle changes required to succeed
• Balancing the grind with supporting his wife, her business and showing up for their kids.
• Mindset coaching, uncovering your core values, and putting your mission and purpose into actual practice.

Whether you're on the tools, running a business, or just trying to find a better work-life balance, this episode delivers.

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What is the true cost of building a successful trade business from scratch? Is it possible to balance a 50-hour work week with family life, especially when you are in business with family?

In this very special episode of A Brother's Mind, Heath and Luke welcome their first-ever guest: Chris Reed from Reed Brothers Electrical in Adelaide.

This is a raw, unfiltered look into the reality of scaling a trades-based business in the current economic climate. Chris opens up about the unique dynamics of running a massive operation alongside his brother, the discipline required to put in the hard yards, and the brutal reality facing many tradies today: dealing with major builders going bust owing money.

Topics covered:

• The origin story of Reed Brothers Electrical.

• The pros and cons of a sibling business partnership.

• The truth about work/life balance when working 40-50+ hours a week.

• Navigating the crisis of builders going under and financial resilience.

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In this episode, we sit down to discuss 3 years of unimaginable challenges. From receiving a cancer diagnosis for Heath's 18-month-old daughter, Poppy, to restructuring a business and ultimately a marriage breakdown, this conversation covers the collision of personal and professional crises. We dive deep into the brutal reality of pediatric chemotherapy, the hidden toll of "scanxiety" even after remission, and how facing death reshaped his perspective on success, family, and the currency of time.

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It's Heath's turn in the hot-seat as he explains how he built his business Bathrooms By Design, riding the wave of success and how in an instant his family's life was changed when they received the news no parent ever wants to hear.

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This is it! The very first episode of A Brothers Mind with Heath and Luke Shelmerdine. We kick things off talking about why we're doing this before we get into Luke's backstory and back surgery, the financial hole he was in to ultimately climbing out of it and partnering first in business, then a podcast, with his brother Heath.

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Our first full episode is getting closer but here is a little of what you can expect. We’re planning to talk about a lot of different topics as we go so if you have any questions or suggestions, or want to be on the pod, email us at abrothersmind@gmail.com or message us on the socials:

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