HEALTH UPDATE - My personal WAKE UP CALL

HEALTH UPDATE - My personal WAKE UP CALL
I recently had a pretty good wake up call and health scare and a reminder that life is short.
This is one for all my mates, all the dads, any of you guys that may be travelling Australia or planning your trip. My incident occurred exactly one week before my 51st birthday.
I was enjoying breakfast with some new friends Angie and Rob at a fantastic caravan park just outside of Berry Springs ‘Tumbling Waters’ . We had a couple of photos after brekkie and as we were leaving I suddenly felt as though I was about to faint, racing heart beat, hard to breathe, tingling sensation down the entire right side of my body and temporary loss of vision in my right eye. Katie helped to get me as low as possible to sit on the ground so I wouldn’t hit my head or hurt myself should I lose conciseness. She arranged for a glass of water and also some orange juice and my vision returned very quickly, as did my colour and the feeling in my body and fortunately I didn’t pass out. I knew however that something wasn’t right and realised I needed to get to a hospital asap.
I’d actually been feeling average for the few days leading up to this moment and had had disrupted sleep and a racing heart beat for a few nights prior.
Katie got me to Palmerston Regional Hospital and then I ended up transferring to Darwin Royal Hospital as I needed specialist care and equipment not available at Palmerston. After a series of tests that included a CAT-scan, Brain MRI, heart ultrasound and numerous blood tests over a few days in hospital, I was discharged with a suspected TIA (mini stroke).
However, my report has a caveat subject to an ophthalmology report and bubble test for my heart. Both of which are pending and happening in the coming weeks.
So, the reason I’m sharing is to give you an update but also share as a reminder that you can’t look after 2,3,4,5,6 or how many other people that rely on you, if you haven’t looked after number 1… yourself! This is not an egotistical based comment, this is the truth - and in fact is relevant to every one of us that has a role of responsibility in caring or providing for others.
My results may end up nothing to do with a stroke, but I feel like I’ve been given a very clear hit across the head to wake up and make the most of my days and life. Find a better balance in my lifestyle choices and activities and remember what matters most!!
I know a lot of you will have more questions like how does an active, fairly healthy pescatarian (vego that eats seafood) end up in this position?? A lot of what you don’t see is the amount of endless hours sitting editing and creating content - I won’t stop doing this but I will start getting up every hour to walk around the van, stretch, daily exercise and better moderation on my food and beverage choices. No drastic changes to make a big impact!
The best advice I’ve been given through all of this is "A person with health has a thousand dreams…. A person without health only has one!"
I’d like to thank every one of the nursing and doctor teams that looked after me during my experience in Darwin - your dedication to your work is phenomenal and to every one of you that reached out directly or indirectly to Katie, Jasper and I over the last two weeks - thank you for your love and support. And finally to any blokes out there that feel you need to make some changes, be encouraged to know that you are not alone and I’ll share my journey in support of yours - and make sure you reach out to a mate if you need to chat!!
Take care guys and thank you again!!
Paul

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

We have been overwhelmed by your well wishes, love and support! Our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you! 💚 Katie, Paul and Jasper

[@jimoctec]

Rings a bell for me. In 1997 at age 49, I had my first heart attack. I returned to my work as a school principal and “tried” to stick to my exercise and diet program. In 2001 I had a second, less severe heart event. At that time I recognised I was neither invincible nor the only person who could lead that school. I pursued medical retirement. As a consequence I am still alive and kicking, still travelling, just finished our second big lap. At age 76, I can no longer do all the things I used to be able to do thirty years ago, but that still leaves lots of time for fun and adventuring, and plenty of time for self-care. You will too, so long as you stick to your own self-care routines. Best wishes for the rest of your life journey Paul.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you for this message Jim, what a journey you have had so far and awesome to hear you are out there living your best life!! Take care and safe travels

[@rayleenscott3901]

I’m glad your ok Paul a very scary experience for you and your family. My husband (Rohan) and I met you all at Yandina farmstay in 2022 (Norbits home). Unfortunately he suffered a massive heart attack in our caravan in January this yr and didn’t survive it. He had no symptoms, I found out a few weeks later he had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. General undiagnosed. So thank you for raising awareness on your health. He loved your channel, especially watching Paul grow his confidence in all aspects of caravaning. You gave him some good laughs. He was only 54

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Rayleen, I am so sad to hear this and my heart is hurting for you and your sudden and terrible loss - I love that he got so much joy from the channel and that you have memories of that - from Katie, J and I we are sending you all our love and hugs and hope that you are doing ok and looking after yourself too 💙💙💙 please let us know if we are ever in your neighbourhood and we’d love to catch up with you Xx Paul

[@rayleenscott3901]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m currently living in Victoria with family and friends. X

[@petercross8620]

Paul, glad to hear you are OK and good on you for telling your story. It's very important to raise awareness. 20 years ago, I had a feeling something was wrong, no symptoms at all just a feeling I could not shake. Against everything I had ever done in my life and as a complete shock to my wife I listened to my body and went to see my doctor. A week later I was in surgery having a kidney removed due to cancer. I was 44 years old. If I had not acted on the message my body was sending me, I would be long gone. We all need to listen to the messages our bodies send us, act on them and get regular checkups. Again Paul, good on you for telling your story. All the best.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Wow Peter! What a journey you’ve had and thank you for sharing too - it’s amazing how thankful I feel about it all and so good to get a little whack to wake me up 🙏😊take care mate 💙

[@ibbergie]

Glad you are ok Paul, I have a suggestion for you, if you follow a lady called Barbara O'Neil you will learn so much about your health and well-being. just a question about your travels, do u determine your travels depending on the strength of the wind ?❤

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and I’ll definitely look her up! Yes we do consider the wind however most of the time it’s about driving to the conditions and basically slowing down to 80kmph (as an example) - if we know it’s going to be really hectic, we just pull up and wait it out 😊💙🙌 safe travels and take care

[@noralleharper1756]

Glad you are ok Paul. Thanks for letting us know.

[@ibbergie]

imagine cutting out dairy, sugar and wheat, not easy but your health will improve dramatically and you will loose weight big time, also a body that is alkaline will kill cancer cells in your body but if your body is acidic you are more likely to get sick, Take care and I love your shows, watch them every week 👍

[@vickimathews1970]

Ditto her, she's amazing

[@ashv3594]

“If you have your health, you have a thousand dreams. If you don’t, you have one dream.” Thanks Paul, that struck home. So Glad you’re doing well. Take care and slow the pace. We all care and understand. ❤

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 🙏 it’s a wonderful quote that hit me hard too - some positive changes taking place and feeling better each day 💙🙌 take care

[@shirleykou5100]

So glad that you better and back to your active self again. Amen. Take care. Love to beautiful your family

[@miriamtwiname9627]

Well spoken Paul. That was beautiful. Hope your keeping well now

[@colinirwin6578]

Well said mate. Good health for many years to come.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Colin, all the best to you too and safe travels 🙏💙

[@annsimmons2690]

Yes, thankyou for the update. Glad to hear that you're ok. Regards to your lovely family 🥰

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you so much Ann 💙

[@dianarunge2364]

So pleased to hear you are ok. You are so right about your health. You are a wonderful family take it easy and look forward to more from you

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and we are certainly changing some priorities and counting our blessings x take care 💙

[@TaylorsOnTour067]

So scarey for all! Glad to hear your doing OK. Your a keeper Katie ! ❤ Hope your all taking some time to recentre n take care of each other .☯️☮️

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys and we certainly are and hope you are all wonderful too 🙌

[@bradhowell9241]

Good to see you’re upright PG. All the best to you moving forward. Kindest regards to you all. 🥰🥰

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

G’day mate, thank you and hope you both are all wonderful 💙

[@karensawyer4456]

Thankyou for the update....I have been worrying that we hadn't heard anything. So glad that it's nothing too serious ..you have certainly left me with a lump in my throat and damp eyes just watching you...please take care..all of you. Karen and Jeff xx

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys and great to be back on my feet and with the family - so blessed!

[@nikkicowdell1627]

Paul so glad you are doing okay . I had a TIA last November very scary love to you all xx

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and I hope you are doing well also - can be very scary so I hope you are on the up!! 💙🙏

[@spartannomad3036]

Good to hear you're ok,mate. I had a wake-up call in my mid thirties. I turned 61, 2 weeks ago, and definitely a better version of my 35-year-old self. Love watching your family adventures.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate and thanks for sharing too - it’s amazing how much better life can be when you get a chance to really realise it!! Take care and safe travels 😊

[@Stephen0001]

All the best. Hugs to Katie & Jasper, and you of course.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 😊💙

[@user-kl6ok5cz6q]

OMG Paul, sounds like a big scary time As I have had as well It brings us back to earth in life Love from Greg and Jane Seen you guys at Marree Pub camp and Dinner

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hello to you guys! Thank you and a great wake up call for me that’s for sure 😳👍😅 on the way up now and feeling very thankful 💙 take care and hope to see you again soon

[@cloughdog]

Bloody great video! Glad you’re doing well now.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate 🙌

[@juliebond8145]

Glad to hear you are feeling better. Fingers crossed 🤞 that you are on the up & up from now on. Please also do a prostrate check when you can.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Julie, thank you and yes… something I need to get done ✅ I’ll book that now for QLD when I’m back with my Dr to finish these other tests in a few weeks - really appreciate you giving me the reminder push! X 💙🙏

[@BruceMcMurray-d7e]

Great message Paul, all the best to you, a scare can be a very positive thing, take care.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Bruce and appreciate your support mate 🙏

[@BruceMcMurray-d7e]

Just a thought, I had an experience around the age of 60, very similar to what you went through, it ended up being a Vertigo attack, might be worth a look.

[@peterstoll8366]

Good news - keep up the good work & stay healthy! You are often in some great country for some excellent walks.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Peter! Looking forward to the positive outcomes too 🙌

[@maxspeed30]

All the best to you all

[@waynemarion8837]

Glad to hear you're ok Paul

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Wayne 🙏

[@Allaroundoz]

So good to hear you are back on your feet again Paul. Take it easy, and if you or Katie need anything at all, please sing out. We are in the Darwin area atm. 💚to Katie, Jasper and yourself.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Beautiful guys and thank you 🙏 💙😊

[@stevejones9878]

Message from the UK, just seen this video , so pleased you're ok and good advise you've given , chin up mate

[@rebeccapryde5426]

I'm so pleased to hear you're doing ok. And thank you for your encouraging words to all of us (especially the blokes!), to make some positive changes for the better in our lives too. I would love to see if you guys have a specific exercise regime whilst travelling around our beautiful country, and if you take any exercise gear with you? Anyway, hoping that you are back to your usual self soon! :)

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Rebecca, thank you 🙏 that’s a great idea and yes we can certainly share the routine we are now adopting into our daily lives as well as share the apps and resources that we have found to be helpful across our travels that are relative to health and well-being 💙😊 all the best and thanks for the suggestion Paul x

[@lindaneumann3301]

Wonderful to see you on the road to recovery. Hope in the near future you get better answers for what happened. Such an important message to everyone, thank you for sharing. We often get complacent and bogged down in daily life that we forget to re-evaluate what we are doing and what we need to be doing. As you said, take care of #1 (you), and Kate and Jasper will follow. Hope our paths cross again on the road and not at a Zone Muster. Best wishes from Gary & Linda ZB261

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Gary & Linda Xx Feeling better each day and seeing the results too - travel safe guys and hope to share a campfire with you soon 🙌😊💙

[@roccomarafioti9016]

Thanks for the update and good to see you are going to make some changes

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers and definitely some positive changes happening and feeling better each day 🙌

[@janiceatkinson5112]

Glad to see you are doing well. Take care and ease up on those 12 hour work days.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and I certainly am changing the routine - take care 💙

[@alfieadan7545]

All the best in your recovery, Paul

[@oureclecticlife]

So glad you’re okay Paul. TIA’s are scary. Please take care

[@stewmack4888]

Good on you for making this important episode. I’m 51 and can relate to your situation. Only difference is that I’m slaving away at my desk job and youre in your 5th year exploring our great country. Retirement and becoming a grey nomad cant come quick enough. Bubble test 2 years ago showed a hole in my heart… who would’ve thought? Turns out, it’s pretty common and uneventful. Go well!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate - Wow!! That’s the first I’d heard of this test so will be interesting to see the results back in QLD. I hope the retirement plan comes as quick as possible and you get some decent breaks along the way - look after yourself and try and get out of the seat as much as possible while you’re stuck there 🙌 hope to see you on the road soon!

[@danestead84]

Best of luck with better health moving forwards

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 🙏 all the best to you too and take care

[@estherhill1181]

Thank you for reminding the dads who are so much relied on by so many family members to take good care of themselves . From your Dundee Beach neighbours . Sending best wishes .

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hello guys and thank you 🙏 hope you are both wonderful Xx P,K&J

[@burghboy5583]

Great Video. We all think we are bullet proof. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[@kiaoraable]

Just back on line and see your story Paul, so glad you’re ok. What a fright it gives you when you think all is ok with your health that’s for sure. Katie and Jasper as well. I love following your journeys on KZbin but I do wonder how much stress it gives you as its a lot of work, even though you love doing it, how much pressure it has on you’re own life. Just a thought, I looked into doing KZbin as I live on the road full time on my own and really considered it for a bit of an income as well as document my journey, decided against it . Wishing you all the best health wise. Cheers Judy

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Judy, thank you for your message and yes it certainly is a lot of work and with that comes pressure even though I love it so much - we are changing things up a bit moving forward with our travel and content ‘rate’ - much better for our health and still great content too 😊🙌💙

[@kiaoraable]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily well done. I’ll still love whatever i get to see on your travels. Smell the roses eh! Cheers Judy

[@sandiehope3311]

Feel better soon😊. Great advice for the guys. We are in the Darwin area and it is very hot! Make sure we all drink plenty of water!

[@kingsgonecamping]

Really happy to hear your on the mend and all good. Great message to all . ❤❤❤

[@janetbolton8214]

Pauly G - you wonderful man for putting it all out there to everyone who can benefit from your honesty and heart felt advice. You know how we feel and applaud you for confronting and sharing your experiences. Well done. Love and safe travels to all 3 of you. See you again soon. ❤ Janet and Paul and all the Outback Tracks Team.🤞🤗

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Love you guys so much Thank You for your love and support - it means the world to us 3 xxx

[@jackgallagher4679]

It’s good to hear you are doing well! I can’t stress enough to tell people if you are feeling unwell or have weird feelings in your chest to get on to it straight away. I have had my own health problems in the last 2 and half years, finding I had a 98% blockage and had to get a stent inserted. I hope the doctors have done a CTCA scan to rule out any blockages. It’s best to get full check up even if you’re scared that they may find something, but it’s best to catch things early. Wishing you all the best and take it easy! 😊

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Jack, it’s been a wild ride for you by the sounds of it - I hope you are on your way to full recovery mate and life is beautiful 💙🙌 take care Cheers Paul

[@Kerry-i9i]

Great to hear your ok, Health is wealth , Takecare, hope to met you and your lovely family one day 😊

[@plumberbazz1]

Worrying times for you and the family, glad all the tests came ok, it could be posture related, with all the sitting, good idea mild exercise every now and then. Cheers.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate and yes I’m sure the posture is playing a part also - making some positive changes and looking forward to feeling better as I go - take care 🙌

[@intersepter100]

Good to see you up and about, take care buddy

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers and thanks again 🙌

[@michelleroberts9721]

So good to see and hear you are okay Paul. Take care of yourself and your message certainly made me think twice about how I am neglecting my health atm so will be making some changes to my lifestyle. Love to you all xx

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

So good to hear and sending you our support too - go easy on yourself and you’ll be great x 💙

[@sapphireequestrian]

So glad to hear you are ok. You are 100% right that you have to take your heath seriously, once you are in a battle with your health you soon realise how important it is. Its actually the reason i found your channel. Ive been diagnosed with health issues that completely changed my life and i can no longer do the things i loved doing. Ive managed to get enough health back that i think a caravan lifestyle will be possible and will give me at least one dream i might be able to achive. Im in that planing phase, just purchased the touring tow rig and planned a few small get aways. But once you are batteling with your body you soon appreciate anything it allows you to do, as some days it allows me expore life and others days it wants to give up and stay in bed.

[@flyflagaus573]

Glad to see you’re still vertical. I had the same problem tia after all the investigations it turned out I had a hole in the heart everything else checked out ok.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Wow!! I’d never heard of this and now it seems so many people have had similar situation that has turned out to be a hole in the heart 😳 hope you are doing well now 🙌

[@flyflagaus573]

I’ve had 2 tia’s and had to have a pfo closure all good now the hole was plugged

[@rossharvey1496]

A terrifying incident, Paul. Your resolution to do something is a wise initiative that hopefully turns into a habit. Just don’t do your walking along highways! Best wishes going forward.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate and some very good advice there too 😅🙌 take care

[@michaelswitzer8930]

Thanks for the update and take care. Another reason why both parties should be able to drive the tow vehicle with or without the van.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and so true!! Katie had to tow the van out there on the Stuart Hwy and although she still had some nerves she knew she could comfortably get the job done ✅ 🙌💙

[@our.australia.trip.]

Paul we are so glad to hear that you are on the mend! What a scary time this must have been for your family but so valuable for you to share your experience to inspire us all to prioritise our health. Thank you for your openness in what must have been a really intense time in your lives. Sending lots of love and positivity to yourself, Katie and Jasper 💙

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you so much guys 💙 it has certainly made me make some positive changes and better choices too 🙌 hope you are both wonderful and travelling well and hope we can catch up down the road sometime 💙 cheers Paul

[@ChrisPorter-l2z]

Wishing you a quick road to recovery 😍

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you very much 💙

[@sharyns.shenanigans]

Well said in your video. I'm a female, wife and mother and was a daughter. After looking after my mother who was bed ridden for 5 years I traveled Bornelo and Cambodia. After returning home, five days later I was in ICU, and very sick with an unidentified virus (still don't know what it is). Stopped breathing and it took me six months to be able to walk past our front letterbox. Today, I'm camping at Cobbold Gorge, been to the tip and loving life. Living healthy is the key. Cheers to watching you have many more adventures. Cheer Sharyn

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Wow Sharyn, you certainly have had a roller coaster ride and so happy to hear your on top now!! How good is Cobbold Gorge! Love it! Thank you for the support x take care and safe travels

[@richardrhodes6259]

So true u Kate and jasper are tremendous roll models always look after your selves and yes take those breaks ❤😎

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate 💙🙌

[@Kerry-i9i]

Great to hear you are ok , health is wealth , Takecare

[@kerrylogan3953]

Glad it all worked out Paul take care 😊

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Kerry x 💙🙏

[@nadinesmit5876]

It's good to hear that you were in tune with your body and recognised that something was not right and so glad you are feeling better. Seeing the high number of younger healthier men and women, coming in to the hospital ward where I worked, having TIAs and Strokes was the main reason why I retired at age 64 and commenced my journey traveling this beautiful country of ours.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and how wonderful that you have taken the leap into travelling Aus - so good and truly the best life! Take care and safe travels 💙

[@waynedomaschenz3542]

Hello Paul, good to see you planning some small changes. Just a tip from a regular walker, buy yourself a Garmin watch to track your walking and exercise routine. It will give you lots of medical and fitness details, stats, maps and so on, lots of personal inspiration, cheers

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Wayne and really appreciate your support and advice 🙏👍 take care

[@warrenwhyatt5884]

Get Well Buddy from the UK

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate! Hope you’re doing well too 🙏 take care and cheers Paul

[@beesncheese]

Blessed x

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys very blessed!

[@mladend8643]

All the best.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 🙏

[@martinfinn674]

I'm glad to hear you're ok Paul. May you have many decades of life experiences with your loving family.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you so much 💙

[@doughalldorson8663]

Hi feel good family ,very well said Paul ,I went through something similar and your words are so true ,great to hear you are better also your mention about a walk everyday is the key Again greetings from Saskatchewan Canada 🌴😄

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

G’day Doug!! So great to hear from you and I hope you and your family are all wonderful mate - visiting Aus again anytime soon? Take care mate Cheer Paul

[@doughalldorson8663]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Thanks Paul ,our Brisbane family is well and no plans yet but soon Again glad you are ok 😄🌴 greetings to your family from us

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

@doughalldorson8663 keep us posted! 🇦🇺👍

[@juliefaulkner2330]

Your truly living MY dream lol. Love and best wishes to YOU ALL xx

[@ThisVagabondLife]

Very glad to hear you're ok, Paul. And what a relief this must be for Katie and Jasper. Thank you for your sincere and cogent communication of what is a very important message. It has certainly given me a reason to reflect, as I'm sure it has to many others.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and has been amazing response and so good to see it being used as a reminder for others - very blessed 🙏💙😊

[@robertarmbruster5650]

Thanks for sharing your health scare, I'm sure it will help others. I admire your efforts to share the detail and hey 51 is young, you have a long way to go. I'll say a prayer for you that you return to confidence with your health and have no further scares.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Robert, thank you mate and thank you for the extra prayers too - we have been blown away by the heartfelt response from this amazing travelling community- what a blessing hey!! Take care Paul

[@OliverMisha]

Paul, thanks for the video and for sharing your experience. If I was in the same situation I would seek out more information and get to the root cause of the symptoms, even if that meant putting the adventure on hold for a short while. The exercise and diet considerations are necessary but it’s only effective if you have a sound base from which to commence. Naturally you will be self analysing if you don’t have a definitive answer so do what you need to do. All the very best to you and your family. Stay well, stay strong.

[@mission1-2-1]

This is good advice. Be vigilant and do not ignore health signals. You have described similar issues my 25yr daughter has been experiencing & receiving attention for. Drs are struggling to understand the pathology. Why would they ignore the obvious? Thank you for sharing. It is so important that people can share and learn. 👍

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and I hope your daughter gets some clear and helpful direction asap x 💙🙏

[@iancamden-smith5984]

Oh wow so good to see you are all well after your health scare. It’s definitely a message for all of us that we need to take care of ourselves. We love watching you guys on KZbin and seeing your adventures. We have been inspired by your travels and are following our dreams of travel too. We’ll continue to pray for you and also Katie and Jasper.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys for your support, we are all doing well. Hopefully we cross paths along your travels - take care 🙏💙

[@errolpolmeer5661]

Good morning Paul, Katie and Jasper ! Please take care mate - From someone who had a stroke [n 2008 and had to learn how to recover, walk, talk, and most important - appreciate who we are ....... !

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Errol, wow mate what a challenging journey for you and your love ones too - thank you and I’m on the way up and feeling better each day 💙🙌 take care

[@BeHereNow-fz6kc]

Some good advice. Glad you are okay.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys! Hope you are wonderful 🙌

[@multis1682]

We just came back from Germany, where we took a 6 week break from our travels around 🇦🇺 , when we heard the not so feelgood news. Glad Paul is back on his feet again. From our own experience we can’t stress enough how important regular check-ups are. And not just for guys 50+! Please look after yourselves as we look forward to more of your travel adventures Caroline and Jorge from 🇩🇪 Germany

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you both and welcome ‘Home’! So true and we are certainly counting our blessings and making positive changes as we go 💙🙌😊 hope to cross paths again soon - safe trails Paul

[@fionar1253]

Wow. Thanks for the update. So glad you are ok. It is a good reminder of how important our health is. God bless you and your precious family

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Fiona x

[@jeffgibson7528]

Glad to hear that all is well. A fantastic message and one I hear loud and clear. Thanks to my beautiful nagging wife I took myself off to the doctors and found out I had prostate cancer. I was 49 then and now a fit 57💪 These health events certainly do get you thinking and evaluating life? We have recently completed 20mths of full time travel, sold our home south of Melbourne and now settled into our new country life in the magnificent Kiewa Valley. No stress, fresh air and a glorious lifestyle 🙌 Take care, good health and safe travels👍

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Jeff, wow! What a journey for you mate and how thankful are you to have your beautiful ‘vocal’ wife 😅🙌🙌 so good mate!! Thank you for sharing your story too and how awesome to have found a new life and lifestyle that helps you both to thrive - more people need this version for their life! Take care and thank you for the support 💙

[@MichelleBeaumont2024]

Glad to hear you are on the mend and a great reminder to us all, thanks Paul

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Michelle, we hope you are back on top too! Cheers Paul

[@MichaelOBrien-u3b]

Great to see you looking well Paul - we were concerned to see you in hospital. Your message is much appreciated. Congratulations on cracking five years on the road and happy birthday. Best wishes from Mick and Donna in Jasper.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you both so much! Jasper loves that there is a place called Jasper 🙌😊 hope you guys are keeping well and travelling safe x all the best Paul, Katie & Jasperooni 😊

[@rucas79]

As a person who has had health scares in the past, and did a big trip around Australia for 4 months with the family, Id say you are already well on your way to doing the right things.. making memories while you are still young enough to remember them :) Take care and continue to enjoy the journey with the family.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 🙏 hope you and your family are well! Cheers

[@naturallywondering]

So happy to see you're back, Paul! Happy for Katie and Jasper too. Love from us, Paul & Chittima ❤

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you guys x 💙

[@rebeccalomax8861]

Glad to hear you are doing well… It is always a blessing to get the wake up calls, it allows you to make the change needed before you get caught out. 💜 From New Zealand

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Rebecca, thank you and so true ‘make the change needed before you get caught out’ - take care and safe travels x Cheers Paul

[@HGills]

So surprised by what has happened to Paul, what a shock. You look young, fit and healthy but you just never know what’s going to happen within seconds. I had an “episode” about 2 yrs ago now and ended up in hospital as well, I’ve since had another one where it looked like i was having a stroke (I wasn’t) and ended up in hospital again. No idea what happened despite many tests. I’ve given up alcohol as I found I was drinking almost every day (a wine or a beer so not what I’d say a lot but it became a habit of everyday), I have reduced sugar and salt in my diet and try to not eat too much processed foods. I feel so much better and am surprised that a few minor changes have made a huge difference. I don’t miss alcohol at all.

[@masculinematterscc]

So pleased to hear you're OK after what must have been a terrible scare for you all! As a men's counsellor, I'm also really happy to see you talking about this as men's health so often gets kept behind closed doors! Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best for clear test results 🙏

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and well done to you for doing such important work - I have had so many mates (and my own self and brothers) that have reached out and required help at different times of our lives - having someone who isn’t related (and who has the professional tools) can be a lifesaver (literally) - we just need to lead more men to this as an option! Take care and all the best Paul

[@ianmacara3460]

Hi paul, glad to hear you have recovered well. Surprising to hear of a handsome young fella like you having such a scary health episode. Take good care of yourself and your lovely wife and son.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Ian and thank you mate! I hope you are keeping well and travelling safe 🙏😊

[@davidbland1859]

Paul, our thoughts are with you and your family during your scare and hope you get better soon.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate 🙏

[@stewierun9940]

Good to hear you’re feeling better, welcome to the club 🎉 it’s amazing how many of us 50+ blokes are having trouble. I don’t message much now with my own heart issues, it’s not fun. Good luck with your recovery, biggest test listening to your body 👨🏻‍🌾👍

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Stewie, it is crazy - I hope you are on the way up mate and taking it easy in the process!! Look after yourself and safe travels Cheers Paul

[@criticalskeptic8945]

Life is beautiful, live every moment to the full and make many memories with loved ones- a message not only reinforced today, but one I received loud and clear 2 years ago when we started following you guys. Thanks to you, our family have been preparing for our own new life on the road. Thanks for inspiring us to see this country and truly live our lives with togetherness, purpose and adventure. ❤

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Wow! That is so awesome and thank you - hopefully we cross paths along your journey- safe travels guys Cheers Paul 💙🙌

[@peterhuxley4536]

So very pleased your feelings better, some years ago I had the same, exactly the same. What a journey, test after test that was 15 years ago now 72. I see life through a different lens now. We enjoy every moment of your journeys, a big thank you.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Peter, amazing and you are so right!! I definitely see more through a different lens now 🙌💙 safe travels mate

[@debbiestorm1801]

So glad you are ok & it was so lovely to meet and have a chat with all of you when you were at the Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show a few weeks ago.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Great to meet you also and thank you for the support x

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Wow that is very scary! Thanks for sharing. It may well make a difference for quite a few blokes out there. Well done. Glad to see you are on your feet again.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and certainly a great wake up call and you are right, I really hope it does give others something to ponder for their own wellbeing 🙌💙 take care and safe travels

[@gailbaulch9092]

Glad to hear you are doing better, take care x

[@SharkWrangler817]

Very pleased you are okay, Paul. Thank you too for your message about health. So important to pay attention to the signs. Thanks for sharing your story. Best to you all.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate! Hope you are travelling well and looking after yourself too 🙌

[@neilbeutel8900]

Well said mate.. more km’s more maintenance..take care..

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers mate, love this thought and I’ll definitely share it with others “more Klms…. More maintenance! “ very good! Take care

[@user-fe1jg3gs8l]

Uncanny listening to your story I’m in Darwin too and experienced the same symptoms which turned out to be heat exhaustion related resulting in high blood pressure and extreme dehydration. RDH had a 4 hour delay so there is an emergency clinic in Palmerston near super clinic if it happens again . They have ECG and the necessary medicine to reduce blood pressure. Best keep a blood pressure monitor with you and drink plenty of water. Happy to help you in Darwin if you need anything. Best wishes Adrian

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Wow that’s unreal! I definitely need to up my water intake and have been since this incident and I’m certainly feeling better- glad you are ok too mate and thank you for the support - Katie and Jasper are the most hydrated humans I know so I really have no excuse 😅 take care and safe travels too

[@tim18118]

Thank you, Paul for sharing the message at such a difficult time.. us blokes definitely need these reminders regularly, and you’ve absolutely inspired me to make better choices when it comes to my health. Sorry to hear you’ve had this happen, wishing you a speedy recovery and thinking of Katie and Jasper.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Tim and certainly a good wake up call and great to hear a well timed reminder for you also - thank you for the support mate 🙏 take care and safe travels

[@ozbob101]

Hi Paul, I saw you, Katie and J at the Brissie Caravan & Camping show earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed the presentation about your family's travels to that time. This is my first time visiting your KZbin channel and I'd like to thank you for presenting this video of your health experience. I had a similar experience, out of the blue, in 2013 (TIA). Although I tell anyone who will listen about my experience, your video will have a far greater reach in alerting people to their own health awareness. There is an old saying I live by now, "Here today gone tomorrow." Enjoy each day and wake up with a smile.....just because you can. Keep on travelling cheers for now.

[@cathbp4089]

Am glad you are ok, stay safe to you and all!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you 💙

[@trrollinson]

Great to hear your ok fella. Life is short and we only get one go at it so we have to make the most of it and look after it. I lost a mate too early and it made me change my life that has paid 10 fold since. Safe travels and hope this is just a blip on the radar of life and you, Katie and Jasper. Keep making amazing memories for your family while also sharing them with everyone. See you on the road👊

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers mate and hope your looking after yourself too! Take care and safe travels 🙏

[@johnclarke8282]

Stay safe and well!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you John! Hope you are wonderful 🙌

[@alexandramary3118]

Hi Paul, Katie and Jasper, You are always so prompt with your videos, I had wondered why a recent one was delayed. I am so glad to see you are well even though all three of you have had such a scare. Love to all of you, Alexandra.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you Alexandra x

[@tiree76]

Well said. Very inspiring hope you’re feeling well again. And I think I need to start walking to. And at least another two of my family member also need to do the same even just to lose a bit of excess weight.

[@johncullen5789]

Wishing all the best Paul to you, and of course to Katie and Jasper too!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate 🙏

[@iamrodos]

Great update and thanks for sharing your journey. You would be surprised just how freeing and beneficial it is to give up drinking alcohol. One of the best things I did in my early fifties and don't miss it at all.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you mate and really great advice! I had a complete year off alcohol 2 years ago and then last year made up for the year I missed 😳 needless to say moderation is my new motto and for now I’m focused on dropping the belly fat, walking every day and being thankful for it all 💙🙌🙏 take care

[@jdspicuzza4130]

Glad you are feeling better

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you and safe travels 🙌

[@julieoughtred4887]

Too young Paul and too frightening. Make the changes and take care.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

You are so right and yes definite changes for positive outcomes happening now x 💙