The Outback Mind Podcast

This is a must listen episode if you want to improve your sleep and general overall wellbeing.

Former AFL player & coach Scott Watters talks passionately about his football journey, and what inspired him to be one of the nations leaders of wellbeing education for young Australians. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

From humble beginnings in Orbost to becoming a 2 time Australian title holder, Jamie Marloo Thomas has an incredible journey. This conversation teaches us that status is impermanent and how getting back to the simple things in life which are the real cause of happiness. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

One of Victoria’s most gifted and talented cyclists, Liam Edwards had the world at his feet. Then in October 2019 on a country road a serious motor vehicle accident saw him lose 4 fingers from his right hand. Not knowing if he would ever ride again Liam too a positive approach and set his sights on working towards the upcoming National paracycling championships which he not only participated in bu...

When life knocks you down you can stay down or keep getting back up again. Jake O’Brien is a young man who has been knocked down more than most. Here Jake shares his journey from going through a troubled upbringing, surviving a major accident, getting cancer and coming out the other side. With respect to any minors listening there is colourful language used throughout our conversation.

We all walk on this land and take our days for granted yet we never really contemplate the spirit and connection that Aboriginal Australians have and what they have been through to be living in modern society today. In this podcast, Graham shares deeply the confusion he experienced growing up in two cultures, the trauma that came from it and the pivotal moment which helped transform his life. This...

From growing up in a small country town of 1000 people in rural Victoria to playing State Football for Western Australia and winning a Sandover Medal, Lachlan Delehunty has seen the highs and lows of sport. Losing a teammate to suicide had tremendous impact on his and others lives. Lachlan and I discuss how he and his club managed their way through and how it’s strengthened his club and created a...

In part 2 of my conversation with Ando we discuss how to maintain a positive mindset, whether that be for running or in every day life. We also talk in detail about nutrition, recovery and the importance of being kind to ourselves rather than being competitive. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the life your in, do something that your passionate about and live your dream? Paul Pitsares suffered some major mental health challenges as a consequence of his job. 5 years ago he realised that he wanted to change his life so he fronted up and established The Open Mind Institute, an organisation that helps others transform from being every da...

Many of us grow up confused by things that happened in our upbringing which take us on a path of self destruction. For more than 30 years Tim Lassig road a roller coaster ride of chronic drug use, negative emotions and lack of self worth before a life changing moment at the age of 48 which transformed his life. Now through his experience he is sharing his vibration with others and has discovered h...

Life’s not always a smooth ride. Peter Both went through a rough upbringing that very few heard or saw. Deep down there was emotional trauma that for many years was masked by chronic alcohol and drug use. After becoming a drug and alcohol practitioner in his 40’s and still continuing to drink heavily on weekends It took some courageous days life changing decisions which saw Peter quit the booze an...

The Beatles said “Money can’t buy you love”. They forgot to mention that it also can’t buy you happiness. Rufus Rogey traveled many roller coaster rides on his pursuit to find happiness before realising that it’s the simple things in life and true connection to the inner joy we have within us all is where happiness truly lives. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Canberra man Craig Allen shares his mental health journey which began with social anxiety, depression and led to to chronic addiction and inevitably prison. Craig vulnerability shares how he turned his life around and is now helping others change theirs for the better. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Frontline workers do it tough and have to endure a lot which can have huge ramifications on their mental wellbeing. Mick Stuth is a Paramedic from regional Queensland who experienced the highs and lows of his job and hit a stage of burnout which saw his body showing signs. Fortunately for him he took charge, healed himself and has never looked back. Please take a moment to listen to Mick’s journey...

Your never going to walk again. Those were the words Anderson Moquiuti heard lying paralysed in a Gold Coast Hospital bed. From fighting hard to lift one finger Ando fought hard to reclaim his life, love every day of it and become one of the nation’s best ultra runners. There are many gifts that Ando shares in our conversation we all can take something from. Please listen in. Part 2 coming soon.

After experiencing major anxiety caused from his job, Rod discovered the power of breath work, yoga and meditation which transformed his life. Now he is one of Australia’s best and most loved teachers and teacher trainers. I’m sure you will pick up lots of tips and tricks from this conversation.

75 year old Wimmera Mallee farmer, former Beyond Blue Ambassador and AFL player John Sudoltz shares his heartfelt story of survival from severe mental health challenges and the trials and tribulations of living in a rural community. John talks in detail of how confusion through his football career may have led to his mood swings and bouts of depression. Please, If you or someone you know may be ex...

A young man from the Traralgon region, Timothy Wolf is going places. At the age of 27, with a beautiful voice and words to match Tim spent four years between the ages of 20 - 24 with some significant mental health challenges. Here he shares how music and creativity pulled him through. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Green Nutritionals founder Mark McLaurin - Smith joins me to discuss the trials and tribulations of growing up in the bush and the powerful life experiences he endured which took him to becoming a provider of the worlds most potent superfoods. This is a long conversation, around 90 minutes so please take your time to listen into to Mark’s wisdom. Also available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback...

Well known singer songwriter Bob Evans (aka Kevin Mitchell) from much loved Aussie band Jebidiah joins me for a chat about the power that music has to shift our emotions, overcoming issues faced through COVID and his wonderful new album TomorrowLand. Please take a moment to listen to his tremendous wisdom and experience I’m sure we can all relate to.

Former AFL player Matthew Bate joins me for some deep insight into life as a professional footballer, the trials and tribulations that go with it and what he learnt from his broken body and how he now thrives. Matt and I dive deep into ways all of us can live better lives through tapping into the intuitive knowledge we all have within us. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Your going to lose your vision and become blind. These are the words Matt Degruchy was told as a 9 year old boy. After years of uncertainty and bullying at School he hit 150kg as an 18 year old and was struggling big time. Now 6 years on and with only 6% of his sight left on a good day he is inspiring others and changing lives. Please take a moment and listen into Matt’s incredible journey.

Former AFL Legend Richard Osborne joins me for a deep chat about life as a footballer and the highs and lows of life on and off the footy field. Richard and I discuss his own mental health journey and what he is now doing to help inspire and educate others. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

At the age of 35 Tommy hit the wall. After over a couple of decades of masking trauma formed in his youth through drinking he made a right turn and redirected his life. Now he’s helping others Find their Feet and changing lives. Please take a moment to listen to Tommy’s story and enjoy this conversation.

Graeme and I go deep into all things mental health and share our own experiences to help others build resilience and improve our wellbeing in modern life. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Also available on Spotify and iTunes.