The Outback Mind Podcast

This is an in depth conversation about the common and frequently ignored issues that every day Australian Men face. Watch here on YouTube https://youtu.be/vhCJI4pOGnM?si=_QsTQ6he5kjkTu7P Or listen ob Spotify, Apple or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !

Practice this 22 second Breath Meditation for 22 minutes for 22 days and watch your life slow down. Best with headphones. Do not listen while driving. Breathe, Relax, Let go !

There are few people that won't accept the cards they are dealt and choose to tackle life differently.  Grant Ratcliffe became one of Australia's leading Martial Artists, but his upbringing had untold challenges that fuelled a desire to become an extraordinary man, and not just an ordinary one. Raised in Regional New South Wales, Grant had some horrifying experiences in his childhood.  An innocent...

Podcast 329 is out !  If you've been curious about yours or someone you know patterns and behaviours Daniel's journey will certainly resonate.  Raised by his Mother who fled Domestic Violence when he was young he went on a journey of risk taking and extreme sports before exploring timeline therapy which opened up visions of his past that he never knew. This led into an awareness that his self own...

When life gets hard it's easy to fall into a negative mindset and not look after ourselves. But what if having greater self awareness can teach us that the struggle that we face may be really trying to wake us up ?  Craig Harper is one of Australia's leading all round wellbeing experts who is currently undertaking a PHD in psychology. Craig has a passion for exploring the depths of metacognition,...

Podcast 327 is out ! Troy Mansell is a co-founder of Benny Button, an organisation created by two passionate men that want to shape a better world with workplace wellbeing initiatives that change lives.  In this podcast we dive deep into the upcoming changes in the world of employment, the traps that many people fall into when uncertainty arrives and some of the practical ways to become emergent i...

Motherhood is more than a juggling act.  Larissa Anderson was once a young lady that pushed herself to her limits. A high achiever at an early age, she began coaching others in her teens before reaching her goal of playing Basketball at its highest level in Australia. She later had children and began to understand the challenges of being a Mum, working, and continuing to play and coach on the Nati...

Podcast 325 is out ! You may have had a great education, you may not have had a great education at all. But almost certainly you we’rnt educated on how to avoid burnout. George Azzam copped more than his fair share as a young man. Born in Australia to migrant parents he had high expectations upon him. He did all the right things. Got into a good job and climbed the ladder only to hit the wall hard...

Podcast Episode 324 is out.  This is a short observation of a recent experience in the dream state which has a strong correlation with fear and how to move through it. This may be helpful to others going through challenging situations in everyday life.  Available now on Youtube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast 323 is out !  Like a lot of young Australian Men, Nick Gene was introduced to Alcohol too early. What seemingly starts off as innocent fun often leads to serious addiction, an addiction that's often hidden in our society. Nick new he liked Alcohol a bit too much and before he knew it he began a 30 year battle of relying on Alcohol daily to get by.  He held down jobs, became a Father and di...

Podcast 322 is out ! Who are our best male leaders and do they lead for the right reasons ? In this episode we explore key men, past and present that have played influential roles in sport, politics and in everyday life, the impact they have and if they made a real difference. It’s thought provoking and dives deep into how those at the top that have impact to shape better futures and create change...

Podcast Episode 321 is out !  Trevor Hendy is back for his 5th Outback Mind Podcast and it another powerful one !  In this episode we explore everything from wellbeing, inside the AFL, unhealthy habits, poor decision making and the key things that help us to get better at life.  Amongst other things Trev is currently doing some great work with Collingwood Football Club. You can rlearn more at trev...

Podcast Episode 320 is out ! In a world stimulated by consumption it's become uncommon to pause and give our bodies and minds a break. Perhaps it's time to take a step back and reconnect with practices which have served humans well for 1000's of years..  In this episode we welcome Achintya from Secret States, an organisation he established to renormalise the practice of fasting by giving people ea...

Podcast Episode 319 is out. Glenn Manton has had more than his fair share of knock backs. From almost losing his arm and being told he will never use it again, recovering and getting drafted into the AFL only to then be told he wasn’t good enough, then turning things around and creating a successful football and professional career. In this podcast Glenn openly shares many of the challenges he has...

Podcast 318 is out ! Ian Morris has become one of the worlds leading sound practitioners but his path initially did not come by choice.   A talented Baseballer, Ian was destined for the big leagues before a health scare saw him discarded. He then went down a pathway of booze, drugs and self destruction before being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Ian chose to take a holistic path and in less th...

Podcast 317 is out. Warning. This conversation contains detailed information about family violence experiences. Suitable for listeners over 18. Peter Bates had a horrific childhood. He escaped home at 13 and lived on the streets before becoming incarcerated for life at 19. Upon having his sentence reduced he was released in 2014 and has since turned his life around. In this episode we explore Pete...

Podcast 316 is out !   Former AFL player Marlon Motlop joins us for a chat about his pathway to becoming a professional footballer, his love of his culture and what he is doing now to create change through his music. You can watch now on YouTube or listen in via Spotify, iTunes or Podbean - The Outback Mind Podcast !

Podcast 315 is out ! Mornington Peninsula based singer songwriter Maxon joins us for a chat about breaking family cycles and living in alignment with her passion and purpose. Maxon struggled with her mental health before coming out and eventually marrying her much loved female partner. She has since expanded to creating some groundbreaking music and has released her first album Talking with Strang...

Podcast 314 is out. Have you been wanting to feel good more often and not known why you can’t sustain it ? Kim Serafini is a veteran in the wellness space and is the Founder of Positive Prime, an organisation focussed on helping people to heal, grow and stay hopeful even when life is hard. Kim and her team have created something truly unique thats set to change the way we feel about ourselves and...

Podcast 313 is Out ! Mark Keane is a man on a mission to help people understand their gifts and reach their potential. Originally from Wales and based in Bristol Mark is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and self confessed Wizard who over the past 20 years has guided men and woman to unlock the inner wisdom we have within us all. In this podcast Mark shares many of his experiences and invites us to be curi...

Podcast 312 is out. And its an extremely important and powerful one !   Former professional AFL player Mitch Brown shares his incredible journey from the tails and tribulations of being an elite athlete to coming out in 2025 as bisexual.   In this podcast Mitch and I go deep into our own personal experience and exploring the gift that comes from expressing our feelings and simply being ourselves....

Podcast 312 is out. And its an extremely important and powerful one !   Former professional AFL player Mitch Brown shares his incredible journey from the tails and tribulations of being an elite athlete to coming out in 2025 as bisexual.   In this podcast Mitch and I go deep into our own personal experience and exploring the gift that comes from expressing our feelings and simply being ourselves....

Podcast 311 is out ! Perth based singer songwriter JUSTIN DAVIES shares his remarkable journey of hardship to discovering a hidden talent as a performing artist late in life. His dedication towards his own inner growth has taken him on a journey which he never expected. Justin is not creating outstanding music which shows us all that it's never too late to start something new. I am sure you will l...

Podcast 311 is out !   Perth based singer songwriter JUSTIN DAVIES shares his remarkable journey of hardship to discovering a hidden talent as a performing artist late in life. His dedication towards his own inner growth has taken him on a journey which he never expected. Justin is not creating outstanding music which shows us all that it's never too late to start something new. I am sure you will...

Podcast 310 is out. Suraj Holzwarth is a shining light in the world of holistic healing. Based in Alaska and also Hawaii, Suraj travels the world sharing her gifts. In this podcast Suraj gives insight into why people globally are struggling to maintain immaculate wellbeing and shares the wonderful methods that she has created to help people to turn their light back on. I am sure you will enjoy thi...