It Ain't Weak to Speak with Sam Webb

In this episode, Joe Williams opens up about his journey as an indigenous Australian walking in two worlds and how critical it is for first nations people to be grounded in the land. In his honest and open manner, Joe reflects on his struggles as a young man, his regrets as a father and why it took him 30 years to find who he was culturally, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Please rate and r...

Born and raised in Silicon Valley, our next guest, Anna Wood was taught from an early age to focus on what she was thought would bring “success.” As a high achiever with an MBA from Stanford, Anna built a successful career, including 4 years at Google. Engaged to be married to the love of her life, Anna had everything that she thought would make her happy but shutting down her spiritual self...

Money is one of the biggest stressors in people’s lives. For many people, talking about money is difficult. It’s a bit of a taboo subject, similar to mental health. Almost a third of people never talk about money – with anyone. The embarrassment or the fear of being judged is a major reason why people keep quiet. Today in this Webb’s of Wisdom episode, I will be sharing 4 ways to manage your...

Our guest today needs little introduction. Having amassed over 230 career NRL games, playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Indigenous All Stars Rugby League team, he is a man often in the spotlight and known for his strength on the field. Tune in to this episode to hear Joel Thompson open up about his journey with mental health struggles and how seeking professional help turned his li...

In this episode, Luke shares his approach to game preparation and how he has taken his new role as captain in his stride. Luke discusses the importance of making sure his teammates are coping well and providing a safe space for each other to speak up when they are struggling. Luke also shares his advice to young players who aren’t reaching the success they hoped for and tells some inspiring storie...

How many of you are feeling like you’re spending more time and effort on making a relationship work as opposed to what the other person is giving? Does it feel one sided? Do you feel like you are the one that is always doing the chasing? Well if you answered yes, you are not alone. In this episode of Webbs of Wisdom, I speak about some of my own lessons that I learnt early on and I share some take...

In this episode, Phillip and Mitch open up about their experience during quarantine and how they have used this time to be creative and dive deeper into their own personal growth. Having performed with Kiss and Bon Jovi, hitting the charts and touring for 300 days per year for seven years, Phillip and Mitch know a lot about being in the spotlight. We dive into life on the road, their experien...

Our guest today is a man well acquainted with the exhilaration of the ocean, the quest for another high and the need to stay calm under pressure. Ross Clarke-Jones is a world class big wave surfing icon. He is renowned for surfing huge waves up to 80 feet in the most extreme surfing conditions around the world. Ross shares about his search for big waves and the awe he feels when faced wi...

In this episode I share some strategies that I rely on to this day, that have helped me break free of self doubt. Just when you think you are in the clear, doubt can creep in and so I want to challenge each of you to try some of these on your own life. What self-care routines do you implement to present the healthiest and most confident version of yourself? Who do you surround yourself with to sta...

In this episode, Danny reflects on his glory days in the ring and talks about what he misses about the professional boxing life. Being a self proclaimed space cadette, he takes a laugh at himself and marvels how he was able to focus in the ring. Reminiscing the training camps, adrenaline highs and widespread media coverage, Danny shares in his lighthearted way how he managed his mind and body duri...

Our guest today is Jas Rawlinson who is, among many things, an Australian mental health and empowerment speaker, best-selling author and a survivor of sexual assault and family violence. In this episode, Jas shares from her journey growing up in a household with domestic violence and the impact it had on her life. At the age of 19, Jas lost her father to suicide and she talks about the multit...

Reaching out and asking for help or talking to someone is this skill that we are somehow expected to know, yet we were never actually taught it at school, college or in the workplace. In this episode, I share the practical tools and strategies that you can do to reach out and ask for help. I also explain ways you can offer practical and emotional support as a friend for your loved one who might be...

After the loss of a close friend in his early twenties, today’s guest, Sebastian Terry, took a close look at his own life and asked himself a simple question, “am I happy?” When the answer was a resounding “no”, he put pen to paper and wrote a list of 100 things that could make him smile, hoping that pursuing those things would find him happiness. Little did he know this adventure would...

In this episode, Mariangela shares her personal story, a suicide attempt that she miraculously survived from and her journey through the grief of losing her brother to suicide. Fuelled by the loss of her brother and beginning with a simple self portrait, Mariangela started a movement called Faces of Fortitude. The project lays a foundation of healing through captured portraits of those person...

In this episode of Webbs of Wisdom, I share 6 common mishaps that people make when talking to someone with a mental illness and what we can say instead. It’s not always easy to know what to say but a lot of the time, simply listening can be really helpful. Remember, confiding in someone takes a lot of guts so next time someone opens up to you, take these tips on board and encourage them...

Former Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle butler turned personal trainer with a decade of experience, Richard uses his love of food, nutrition and fitness to help everyday people find a sustainable path to living well. After the unexpected and tragic passing of his father due to alcoholism, Richard has made it his life’s mission to encourage people to live happier and healthier lives through mak...

June 7, 2017 is a date that will always be etched into the mind of our incredible guest today. It was on this day that Emma Benoit tried to take her own life. In this episode, we dive deep into Emma’s story and she shares about the months leading up to her suicide attempt and the moments following where she felt nothing but deep regret and the fight to stay alive. Emma openly talks about...

Whether you’re a social butterfly or someone who prefers one on one interactions, there is no denying that the quality of your personal relationships affect your mental, emotional and physical well being. On the flipside, loneliness can have a negative impact on your overall health. Thankfully I discovered that you CAN do something to tackle that feeling of loneliness and I’m going to share s...

With an inherent passion to start something from nothing and a strong desire to help people, Jarryd Burns was the co-founder of Thankyou, a brand that started out selling bottles of water for the sole purpose of raising money to help end the world water crisis. In this episode, Jarryd shares his experience of launching the Thankyou Group from the ground up and how travelling to places like Cambodi...

As a young child Alexa's mother was diagnosed with manic depression and her father dealt with the ongoing crisis by diving deep into alcoholism and it wasn’t long before Alexa followed in his footsteps, wasting away the weekends by binge drinking. This toxic pattern of escapism continued for many years until the day of her father’s funeral when she decided to never drink again. In this episode, yo...

We all feel a myriad of emotions as we navigate the ups and downs of life. Painful circumstances can’t always be avoided and it’s often during times of disappointment, relationship breakdown and failure that negative thought patterns have the potential to creep in. But I’ve got good news folks. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can overcome those thoughts, take charge of your life and move forwa...

Greg discusses his experience of being given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and the stigma that came with it, and how he was able to help himself by helping others. Greg does this by filmmaking - his passion - to bring himself joy, raise global awareness surrounding mental health and substance abuse, and build support for those affected by it. For the full show notes and to learn more, head...

Today in Webbs of Wisdom (WoW) I share about my personal journey of learning how to say “no”. I don’t fear what other people will think anymore, I value myself and my own needs and it enables me to give more to the people around me. It’s my hope that you too would discover this freedom and break the old habits in your own lives to bring freedom to yourself and those around you. For the full show n...

Myles Scott is our guest today and he’s going to enlighten you on this topic of identity and speak about things that honestly don’t get spoken about enough. At the age of 26, Myles’ girlfriend broke up with him and it completely changed his life. He was a young, fit and successful “player” and all of a sudden, he found himself living back with his mum feeling helpless, worthless and thin...

Kate Fitzsimons, our incredible guest today, is a woman who knows all too well the pain of losing a loved one. Originating from Australia, Kate is an acclaimed Youth Resilience Expert and International Motivational Speaker living in New Jersey. She speaks to thousands of young people every year about building resilience to overcome adversity. In this episode, Kate shares how her life has been...