The Outback Mind Podcast

Well known radio announcer Robbie Klitzing and I dive deep into how living remotely can be hard on our mental health and what he learnt from his experience living and working in regional WA. Robbie has an enlightening story of how he moved out of a career that wasn’t inspiring him and worked towards his dream which led him to find the love of his life. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit your job and do something that you love? Tim Thomas { aka Tim Tom ) is one man who did just that. From a physiotherapist he had a strong yearning from the age of 7 to use the power of music to transform people’s lives. Hope you enjoy my conversation with Tim.

Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Pete Murray joins me to discuss his own mental health journey and how he got out of depression and is living his dream. A beautiful conversation I hope will inspire you to live yours.

After a near death experience caused by reflux and poor gut health Scott Mathias went on a journey to seek out the truth on why he was so sick and how he could heal himself. Scott has since become an author or 4 books and a leading integrative nutritionist. Hope you enjoy my conversation with him as he shares his fascinating journey to improve his own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Tom Cronin shares his fascinating story on being swept up in corporate world which led him into drugs, partying and eventually the psych ward. This led him to become deeply depressed and almost taking his life. At 53 Tom is now one of Australia’s best mindfulness teachers and is on an inspirational journey to help others transform their lives. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

At 55 Mark Kluwer is thriving. In 2016 he attended a retreat, spent 5 days in tears and left a totally transformed human being. Now 5 years later he is helping others transform their lives by creating a unique space to guide others to optimise their wellbeing and reach their full potential. I’m sure you are going to love my conversation with this inspirational man. 

Mark Whittaker is living proof that any man can change his habits. From the traditional Aussie blokes path of drinking, drugs then eventually making it to University, Mark realised that the best teacher was within. He went on any incredible journey of self discovery and is now one of the nation’s best intuitive healers. Hope you enjoy our conversation. 

Sam Parker is a man on a mission. A gifted Cricketer from the country town of Leeton he headed to Melbourne to pursue his dream and play at a high level. A few years later he found himself questioning what life was all about. This led him to overcoming his own demons and starting up a proactive Men’s Health charity called Grab Life By the Balls. Hope you enjoy listening and learning from Sam’s jou...

Where the wheat grows we have a problem.11 years ago Gavin Morrow became alarmed that suicide was such a concern in his home town of Warracknabeal he decided to do something about it. Gavin then created the Healthy Minds program and slowly but surely mental health awareness is changing in the Wimmera Mallee. Please take a moment to enjoy our conversation. There may be some positive advice to assis...

If you’ve been one of those guys with an addictive nature your going to love Scott’s story. From a naturally gifted Cricketer Scott drifted into drugs after injury then many years later came out the other side and become an endurance athlete at a high level before finding his passion and helping others realise their potential and he’s not stopping there. Hope you enjoy listening to Scott share his...

From an upbringing of turbulence, uncertainty, and low self esteem Hugh Lee managed to turn his life around and is thriving. Here Hugh shares his journey and what he does to live his life to the fullest. He is a man on a mission who has a beautiful story to share which may help others in many ways. Please take a moment and enjoy the conversation🙏

This is a conversation I really encourage you to make time to hear. Phil Harback was a pioneer of the Men’s movement in Australia 30 years ago, and has worked with 1000s of guys individually and in a group setting throughout his journey. His knowledge, wisdom and life story is inspirational. I’m sure you will pick up some valuable insights around the functionality of us men and our wellbeing from...

Dr I can’t sleep. You need to take these tablets... At the age of 50 Robert Walter hit burnout. Stressed, overly anxious and depressed due to being overworked and practicing no self care he went to his GP seeking help. 3 weeks later after being highly medicated he found himself in a Melbourne psychiatric clinic in a bad way. He then went on a roller coaster ride for many years until he took contro...

Former AFL player Mark Bunn is a leading adviser in the area of men’s health and workplace wellbeing. Join us for a 45 minute conversation and hear some simple tips to help improve your self awareness skills and be better at work, rest & play.

Former CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education, Michael Thorn joins me for a deep dive into Alcohol awareness, the politics around it and small steps into raising culture. Please enjoy this conversation.

After a successful AFL and professional career Gareth Andrews suffered deep depression. He reached the pinnacle of sport playing in an AFL premiership and was surrounded by some of the games most influential people. At the age of 75 he is now CEO and founder of the inspirational Men’s Health service - Life Again. Hope you enjoy Gareth’s story, positivity and passion or men’s wellbeing.

An enlightening discussion with former AFL Premiership coach, player and men’s health advocate Mr Paul Roos. Hope you enjoy the conversation.