Switched On

Today we welcome Ben Flynn, founder of Onelyf, a new clothing brand in Perth that's about more than just the fabric used to make the merch – it's a brand that reminds you and others around you to prioritize mental wellness. Recently Ben kindly announced that for every sale made at Onefly, $1 will go towards Switched On which we are super grateful for! This is part of the reason we wanted to have B...

Welcome back to the Switched On Podcast! This weeks episode is one of great value and inspiration, particularly for us at Switched On as we got to have a chat with the great Cooper Chapman!  Cooper used to be a Pro-Surfer and is now the founder of The Good Human Factory , a mental health organisation connecting curious minds with simple lifelong mental health strategies. He is heavily involved in...

So stoked to finally have Brayden & Jules back from their recent trip to Zambia! I couldn’t wait to get them in the booth to talk about the whole experience and more! They travelled 30 hours to embark on The Happiness Co - Hope & Happiness Tour with the aim of sparking conversations and fostering an environment that is more understanding of mental health as a whole within a 3rd world count...

*We are not financial advisors* We are joined by Ben Kosterich who is the host of The Market Bull Podcast where he talks to business professionals globally about finances, investing and building a better relationship with money! Money can be a heavy topic to talk about, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Most of us are brought up with the spending habits and financial knowledge that our parents s...

*Firstly we apologise that the audio quality is not at the usual standard as this episode was recorded a while ago and the file got distorted* In this episode we cover how the use of social media can be used for its diverse utility, but also how it has the potential to damage an individuals health and wellbeing due to the likes of comparrison with unrealistic standards, seeking validation and redu...

Self-esteem is something that seems to be constantly fluctuating as the way that we see ourselves nowadays is influenced by school, society and culture. Everyone has a different grasp of self-esteem and in this episode we explore some easy ways to enhance and nurture it. Such strategies encompass physical, emotional, and mental well-being, with the aim of reminding you why it is important to prior...

Super grateful to have Tom Forrest in for this episode! You may have seen Tom in the last couple of years on ABC’s “The Kununurra Kid” and “My year 12 life” and is now with ABC as a journalist, and even on Triple J from time to time! His social presence on Instagram is some of my favourite content to watch and is definitely something you need to go check out! We had a deep chat about what it means...

Super keen for you to listen to this episode as we are joined by fellow Bunbury prodigy Lexy McDonald!   Lexy is the CEO & Founder of HerHelp , the #1 All-in-One Wellness App with an aim to encourage, guide and support people through daily challenges! With over a 100 professionals on the app, HerHelp provides thousands of sessions from fitness, nutrition, finance, career coaching and so much more!...

Straight off the Million Dollar Island and into the Podcast booth we welcome Harry Quayle! A local Perth lad who is also the Founder of Blues & Greens clothing brand, a brand dedicated to making a difference in the mental health space by acknowledging that we all have out bad days, and our good days.   Harry shares with us his experiences coming out of high school and chasing his passions in wanti...

Super stoked to be joined by the legends Ben & Nathan from Speak & Share, a Not For Profit Mental Health Organisation in Victoria who encourage tough conversations and challenges the stigma associated with mental health in todays day and age.   Since turning tragedy into triumph, Speak & Share now changes the lives of many through not only helping others gain a greater level of awareness around th...

Pt 2. of our episodes dedicated to Men's Health Week 2023 - Supporting Healthy Habits! And we are super grateful to have Gareth Shanthikumar, Co-Founder of Man-Up in the booth to share insights on vulnerability, masculinity and mental health.   Through practicing the healthy habits discussed in the episode, men of all ages can continually practice what it means to be their best version of a man.  ...

To create as much awareness towards Men's Health Week 2023 - Supporting Healthy Habits - who else better to get on the Podcast than Lachlan O'Donoghue, Co-Founder of 20Talk!    We really appreciated this time to discuss some unhealthy habits that most of know all to well, and how to get "Switched On" so we can all make a start in establishing healthy habits that work to enhance happiness & wellbei...

In this episode I got to have my cousin Lachy John in the booth to share his insights around diving into the Perth music scene, and how music in general has provided him a constructive outlet when dealing with the grief of losing his younger brother. These kinds of things look different to everyone, and we share some ways in discovering what works best for you.   There's plenty to unpack in the ep...

How good! We got to chat to the big dog Eddie Maradona, owner of Perth's Luxury brand, Cabinet Noir !   In the epic chat we had, we got to laugh and talk about a lot of things surrounding the inspiration and perspective that comes with travelling, and how that has translated into his creative insight that is responsible for what is now a luxury brand getting noticed worldwide!   There are plenty o...

In this episode we get to have a beautiful chat with Hanna Dethlefsen! A good friend of mine who is doing some very inspiring work in the field of health and wellbeing as she encourages us to be our best selves with the likes of her own podcast called Be Willing (Check it out here or the link attached below)   We talk a lot about the different ways that we can grow and learn as we strive to become...

An awesome episode with Steven Komene! The man behind The Early Ones Run Club - a Run, Dip & Sip community for those around Perth who are keen to hang out, meet new people and support local businesses in the area!   We got to learn a lot about Steven and his background in Rugby, Travel and Work endeavours as he continues to do FIFO, whilst running The Early Ones Run Club!   We hope you enjoy this...

Our first episode with just the 2 lads!   We discuss what is means to seek validation from external sources and how this can impact a person as it is easy, even additcitve to chase praise, acceptance & acknowledgement.    Don't get me wrong, these kinds of validation do help to boost aspects like self-esteem in a positive way, but it becomes problematic when someone forgets the most important pers...

As hard as it was to get a hold of this fella, we finally got to sit down with my good friend Wil Massara, part time digital nomad, but mostly known as the Founder & CEO of Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA).   Aligning in the way that Switched On & YLAA both want to impact & empower the lives of emerging generations, we talked a lot about how leadership can be developed & expressed in a va...

We were stoked to have the opportunity to talk to Tom Boyd, past AFL superstar, present mental health advocate for Headspace, Lifeline and his own endeavours.   There's some footy chat and banter of course, but the main part of the episode is where we talk about Tom battling Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia at a time in his life when he thought he was living the dream, but was actually dealing with...

In this episode we get to talk to the great Julian Pace, the man that built Happiness Co and has guided Brayden and I within both of our journeys in the preventative mental health space!   Every chat that we have with Jules holds a special kind of value and in this episode all three of us open up to share what it means to uphold true vulnerability and authenticity in a world that often ridicule's...

Today we introduce Kia Buckley, a close friend and Founder of the Kikiva Collection, an activewear label that doesn't cost the Earth!   As a young Entrepreneur in Perth, we talk a lot about her journey in moving to Perth, how Kikiva came to be, the lessons learnt in creating a clothing brand buisness and the importance of prioritising the right things to make the most out of every opportunity.   T...

Some people face a good deal of pressure and expectations, but how do they deal with them in a healthy and constructive manner?   Who else better to ask other than West Coast Eagles gun Oscar "Ozzy" Allen as he talks us through his journey and shares some very interesting points on how to maintain compusure and self-belief despite constantly being placed under the AFL spotlight.   To see what Osca...

This week we were lucky enough to have Zac White join us and talk all things travel, adventure and life as a full-time content creator who has worked with over 30 brands from all over the world!   We all know the excitement of travelling and seeking new adventures. It creates our greatest stories, our most cherished memories and countless irreplaceable learnings. It takes us out of our comfort zon...

In this episode, Brayden was able to invite his childhood friend Lucas Cary in to have a good chat as to how we can all take on more responsibility and gain more control for the things we have going in life.   As we grow and mature, we can either seek opportunities to develop greater responsibility and independence, or responsibility will eventually come to us in unplanned and unexpected ways, way...

How's this for an episode!   We got to hop on a call with Tom Baulch over in Melbourne and had a super interesting chat. We got to cover how PRIME Train came to fruition, the importance of self-care and confidence, business endeavors, maintaining a balanced lifestyle despite a busy schedule, plus much much more!   You can see what Tom's got going on by clicking on the links below: PRIME website: P...