The Outback Mind Podcast

On the outside we see an artist, but we never know what’s happening on the inside. Well known singer songwriter Zane Harris from The Dreggs joins me for a chat about the challenges he faced with anxiety, panic attacks and depression. A budding musician Zane explored holistic help to cure his pain and has never looked back. He is at the top of his game and the good new is his best is yet to come! I...

Podcast 260 is out. Highly regarded personal trainer Tom Cleary joins me for a chat about his passion for helping elevate men to reach their full potential. Tom and I discuss his country upbringing in the Derwent Valley in Tasmania’s south, and the life changing moments which set his path to becoming Australia’s leading men’s transformation coach. His results truly speak for themself. I’m sure you...

Podcast 259 is out. Being a Dad can be tough but can you imagine as a Father raising a child on the Autism spectrum all on your own? Cam Dubin has been caring for his son Jaiden from the age of 3. He made the brave decision to hit the road and travel which led him to home schooling his son. Cam gives us great insight into the challenges of his journey and the joy he’s gained through homeschooling...

Podcast 258 is out. If there was an example of a true salt of the earth Aussie man Peter Bond is it. Born and raised in Melbourne, Pete values the solid foundations laid through sport and hard word as the catalysts for setting his life up for success. A proud father of 3 and a successful businessman owner Pete is doing wonderful things through his businesses YTB ( Yeah The Boys ) to help give back...

Podcast 257 is out. Young Airlie Beach entrepreneur Brent Stephenson changed his life by changing his thinking and his story needs to be shared. Born and raised in Mackay, Brent had a great upbringing through connection with nature and the ocean but fell off track, got himself into common challenges that many men experience and bravely overcame them to find his purpose. He is now the driving force...

Podcast 256 is out - Trauma Bonds Whether we see it or not many of us have unhealthy relationships with ourselves that commonly stem from the traumas of our past which inevitably play out with the relationship we have with our partner, family members and so on. In this episode Donna and I explore some key reasons why relationships fail and give guidance on what we can do to let go of the past so w...

Podcast 255 is out. Understanding our Relationships. Part 2 -.Fear of Abandonment. Following on from last week’s episode Donna and I dive deep into a key relationship problem both men and women experience - our fears with abandonment. We explore they key issues around this and give insight into how we can develop better relationships with ourselves which in turn play out with our partners and help...

Podcast 254 is out - The Feminine Masculine Dance. If your in a relationship or hope to find one this is important conversation that we all need to hear. Understanding our role in a relationship can be tricky. Many break down because we haven’t been equipped with the tools or knowledge to navigate our way through and our relationship with ourselves and our partners become dis functional. Donna and...

Podcast 253 is out, a conversation every man needs to hear ! A salt of the earth country lad, Leon has experienced more challenges than most. Raised in Central West Queensland and spending most of his life in and around farms, Leon lost his father to suicide in his early 20’s which took him on a path of self destruction and uncertainty, later came a failed marriage and a crossroad moment which hel...

Podcast 252 is out, and it’s super powerful ! How do we be in a world of doing ? Tenille Bentley has lived a life full of turmoil. From whiteness multiple acts of domestic violence as a young girl growing she took her on a path of self destruction before coming out the other side and becoming one of Australia’s top businesswomen then at 30 healed herself and found direction to help heal others. Te...

Podcast 251 is out, another ripper ! Son of well known music icon Glenn Wheatley, Tim joins me for a chat about life in the spotlight, the good and the not so good and the amazing shifts he’s had since his Fathers recent passing. Tim shares insight into the battles many performers face and his own challenges with alcohol. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and...

Podcast 250 is out. Trev is back for a deep dive about the unique human potential we have within all of us, how we tap into it and live life more intuitively rather than being dominated by our thoughts. We explore common challenges experienced by many of us in modern society and how to navigate our way through with better awareness, connection and support. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation...

Podcast 249 is out. Former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein talks about his life as a young man growing up in the state, his transition into a political career and some of his achievements along the way. Peter bravely gave up his political career to focus on his family and to make his own wellbeing a priority. He is passionate about improving health outcomes for men and being an advocate to empower...

Podcast 248 is out. Wimmera Mallee health promotion officer Sally Pymer joins me for a chat about her passion for improving health outcomes in regional communities. Sally overcame major health issues at an early age to change her life and become a triathlete and Ironwoman. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podcast and ITunes, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 247 is out. Life takes us through twists and turns but eventually we find purpose. Tony McManus has experienced that and more. In his late 40’s and battling his own challenges, Tony lost his brother to suicide, lost his job and lost his wife. Thinking there was little to live for he questioned his purpose but dug in, made some significant changes and is now happy, healthy and well. He’s no...

Podcast 246 is out. In this episode well known singer songwriter Diesel and I discuss his mental health journey, how he once mixed alcohol with adrenaline, the consequences that cam from it and what he does not to keep himself physically and mentally well. Now in his 50’s, Diesel is thriving and enjoying his work more than ever with the release of a new album, Bootleg Melancholy. I’m sure you’ll l...

Podcast 245 is out. The magic your looking for lies in the work your avoiding… Mat Grills is an accomplished ultra marathon runner, former policeman and all round good guy. In this podcast Mat and I unpack his journey, talk deeply about the power of self discipline and the subtle moments we often miss that help us draw inspiration. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, P...

Podcast 244 is out. Dan Hunt is a former professional NRL player with the St George Illawarra Dragons. After many years on an emotional roller he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 2 in 2010 which gave him the ability to recognise his behaviours and dramatically changed his own life and those around him. Dan has since successfully managed his mental health and has been the catalyst behind ed...

Podcast 243 is out. We rarely see or appreciate what performers like musicians and sportspeople go through behind the scenes. It’s becoming more and more evident that performers burn out, it’s only the good stuff that we see. Tyson Cherrie is a former musician that had his battles. An accomplished singer Tyson hit burnout in his early 40’s and clawed his way back. Now he is helping others learn sk...

Podcast 242 is out. Many of us in modern life have unfortunately been impacted by friends , family or colleagues whom taken their lives. Rohana Hayes is the producer of a groundbreaking play called Marooned, a production written by Michael Gray Griffith which tells a captivating story of 4 people who for various reasons chose to take their lives and later regret their decisions. Through this conve...

Podcast 241 is out. There are many who work in the mental health space but few with the courage and passion of Matt Runnalls. Matt through his lived experience and loss of 11 mates to suicide continues to show up every day helping every day Australians learn tools and strategies to gain and maintain good mental health. His vision for changing the way we approach mental health in Australia is unbre...

Podcast 240 is out Aboriginal and Torres Straight islander singer songwriter Kiwanis Kennell joins me for a deep chat about living as a black man in a white man’s world, his struggle for identity and mental health challenges he faced. This is a powerful conversation we all need to hear. Available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes = The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 239 is out. Remember the kid who once jammed with Mark Knopfler from Dire Straights and other world class musicians? Nathan Cavaleri has become an amazing artist in his own right but also an amazing human being. Nathan and I discuss deeply the struggles he had with Anxiety and Depression, how he moved from them and what he’s doing now to stay physically and mentally well. I’m sure you will...

Podcast 238 is out. Indigenous Australian singer songwriter Scott Darlow joins me for a chat about his life, upbringing, fledgling AFL career and funding his passion and purpose in music. Scott and I discuss some key moments and people that inspired him to turn his life around. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 237 is out. Former AFL player and businessman Ilija Grgic joins me for a chat about his time in the AFL and how he successfully transitioned from professional sport into corporate life. Through this discussion we uncover various ways to find our purpose and direction in life and work towards doing what we love to improve and maintain good mental wellbeing. I’m sure you will enjoy this conv...