It Ain't Weak to Speak with Sam Webb

My guest today believes mental health awareness training can help shape the military space. It helps soldiers identify signs of mental illness early on. This allows them to seek treatment before it becomes too late or too difficult to do so. Christian De La Torre is a retired veteran and inventory officer who suffered mental health struggles due to the harsh environment overseas.  In this epi...

There are many different kinds of toxic relationships in the world, but one thing they all have in common is that they drain you. They make you feel drained, exhausted, and sad. Toxic people come in many forms: your boss who never gives you credit for your work, a friend who always tries to get something out of you, or even a family member who just won't stop judging every decision you make. The g...

My guests today, Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are DEA agents assigned as the lead investigators targeting Escobar and his organization. They are true American heroes who brought down the world’s first narco-terrorist and successfully ended the reign of terror of the world’s most wanted criminal. In this episode, Steve Murphy and Javier Pena talk about the mission of bringing down Pablo Escobar. Th...

Rejection is a part of life, but it doesn't have to end your world. Rejection can happen anywhere. In school, at work, on dates, in social situations and on the phone. It occurs when someone who you're interested in romantically rejects you or when a business opportunity falls through. Rejection hurts because we're all afraid of rejection by people who matter to us. But rejection doesn't have to b...

Our guest for today believes that sugar is the real culprit of human health. David Gillespie is a lawyer and the best-selling author of Sweet Poison, a book published in 2008 about how we are all poisoning ourselves with sugar. That book is generally credited with starting the current wave of sugar awareness in Australia. He followed up Sweet Poison with four more books about nutrition and diet.&n...

Self-sabotage is the act of hindering your own progress towards a goal. It's when you do something that stops you from reaching the results you want instead of helping you get there. It can be challenging to spot in yourself, but once you start looking for it, it's easy to see how you may be doing it and know how to stop it. In this episode, I share three ways you can use to stop self-sabotaging i...

Our guest for today believes that focusing more on things you are grateful for will help you tackle many obstacles with courage and commitment. Alex Mckinnon is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer whose career was cut short by a spinal injury during a 2014 National Rugby League Premiership match against Melbourne. In this episode, Alex talks about how he started playing rugby...

Confidence is one of the most essential traits that every person should have. It helps you to take risks, try new things and be more successful at them. But what exactly is confidence? It's the belief in yourself that you can handle a situation or deal with a problem. Confidence comes from within, but you can develop it over time by practicing specific habits. In this episode, I share the habits o...

My guest for today is a successful trumpeter who had to overcome many challenges to succeed in his career. Mark Crowney is a trumpeter for the British dance group Rudimental. He started his career when he was ten and became a high school music teacher before continuing his personal artistic journey. The growth was gradual, and he had to overcome personal doubts to thrive and reach his level. In th...

Regret is a normal part of life. It's something that everyone experiences, and there's no shame in it. The thing that makes regret so hard to deal with is that it comes from our mistakes. We make these mistakes not because we want to but because we're humans and people make mistakes. In this episode, I share some strategies to handle regret so that you can grow from them and become a better versio...

My guest on the show for today is Rachel Jay. She has gone through a lot in transitioning from being an actor to being a health and wellness coach. Sometimes she doubted herself about the decision since acting was her identity since she was ten but managed to emerge victorious. Rachel has been in the health and wellness industry for over ten years. She holds a post-grad master's coaching qualifica...

The Imposter Syndrome is the fear that you’re a fraud or that you don’t have what it takes to be successful. It affects many people in all walks of life, especially those who are the first in their family or circle of friends to reach a certain level of success or recognition. It can absolutely cripple your ability to succeed. The good news is that there are ways to deal with this feeling and over...

My Guest Today, Zak Williams, son of the late and great Robin Williams, has gone through a lot in the past after the death of his father, who died by suicide in 2004. Zak worked hard to overcome anxiety and depression. He is now a Mental Health Advocate and the Co-Founder and CEO of PYM (Prepare Your Mind), which produces all-natural amino acid-infused mood chews to support life’s ups and dow...

Accountability is not just about being held responsible for something you did. It's about being honest with yourself and others. It's about being truthful, even when it's hard or uncomfortable. The act of holding yourself accountable for your actions is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as building healthier relationships with other people. In this episode, I share thre...

On the show today, I’m joined by Ireland Basinger Baldwin. Ireland has accomplished so much in her life from modelling to acting to screenwriting and she is here to share her mental health journey from a childhood in the public spotlight to currently living with health anxiety each day.    In this episode, Ireland shares her experiences growing up in the media, the mental health repercus...

Today, I’m very excited because I’m bringing back my Webb’s of Wisdom episodes for you all. In these episodes I will cover a range of real-world topics, tips, what interests me and what I have learnt along the way in my life.  In this episode, I talk about insecurities. I discuss the types of insecurities, the origin of insecurities, and their impacts on your life. I also teach you how to ove...

My guest for today is a firm believer that to achieve excellence in what you do, you must be effective at helping others achieve excellence in what they do. Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an event and online resource for men looking to get the most out of themselves. Its mission is to build better fathers, husbands, and leaders by connecting like-minded men across North America, inspiri...

My guest on the show today has been through hardships and immense challenges, fighting to stay alive to come out on top and spread the message of good mental health. Soa “the Hulk” Palelei is a now retired professional UFC fighter, actor, mentor, keynote speaker, author of his book Face Your Fears, and now works as a mental health ambassador for Strong Minds, Strong Mines.  In this episode, S...

I’m joined by the incredible Ayesha Sehra today who is an inspiring entrepreneur, podcast host and Founder and CEO of Grow The Social Agency. Ayesha and I first connected on social media, which is no surprise due to the fact that she is an absolute boss when it comes to social media engagement, personal branding and networking.  In this episode, Ayesha shares her story moving from Canada to L...

My guest on the show today is Australian Iron Man Champion, Matt Poole. Matt is an absolute legend and at 32 he’s the oldest competitor to compete in the 2021/2022 Nutri-Grain Series. He has had several race wins over his career, with five overall Nutri-Grain Series podiums and came first in the 2016/2017 Iron Man. Matt shares his wisdom and experience during races to master his mindset and ‘wear...

My guest on the show today is an author, psychologist and pioneer in the mental health field. Mary went on to found The Indigo Project, a progressive psychology practice that runs online courses and workshops to guide people through a transformational journey. We explore the messiness in relationships and how to transform them. Mary shares her insight into realistic expectations, not taking on a t...

My guest today is remarkable and has such a motivational story of resilience, perseverance, discipline and a positive mindset. Sophie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was just 4 months old and was only given 15 years to live. Her achievements fly in the face of everyone who told her she couldn’t possibly do it. She’s climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, paddle boarded from the Bahamas to Florida,...

Hello everyone and welcome to the last episode for 2021. Thank you for hanging out with me this year. I have had fun. I want to share this special episode with all of you about what we've been up to in 2021 all thanks to you and our awesome community. I also share with you a valuable lesson I learnt about my own mental health and how that could empower you to look at it in a fresh new perspective....

I’m talking today with Sandor Earl. Sandor is a former professional rugby league player in Australia. He has played for 4 clubs and over 55 games in his career. Since leaving rugby, Sandor has pursued business and entrepreneurial activities both overseas and in Australia. Through his extensive experiences dealing with very difficult challenges and obstacles, he has come to realise how resilient we...

I am honoured to be joined by an incredible guest today with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of neuroscience.  Dr Andrew Scholey is the Professor of Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia. Having published over 250 peer reviewed journal articles, Professor Scholey’s is a leading authority on the neurocognitive effects of nutrition. He is par...