The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus...

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus...

Podcast 235 is out. Simon Von Soldern is the CEO of Healthy Male Australia. In this chat we unpack the key reasons why men are experiencing loneliness and isolation throughout Australia and uncover key areas in which improvement can be made from both an individual and community perspective. Simon shares his own journey of growing up in regional Victoria and the trails and tribulations of being a m...

Podcast 234 is out. Former StKilda footballer Justin Koschitzke joins me for a chat about his life before, during and after his AFL career, the struggles he faced coming in and out of the game and how he’s honing in on finding his purpose by helping others learn to thrive. Im sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - Tge Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 233 is out. At 27, Tom Boyd has experienced more highs and lows than most men his age. Drafted into the AFL as number one pick in 2013 he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, then a year later, with a move to another club and a seven figure contract the weight got even heavier. With huge expectations but a healthy bank balance his mental health struggled. Lots of sleepless nights...

Podcast 232 is out. At 59 former Ironman champion Guy Leech has two goals. Win another world title and reducing fatalities caused by heart attacks in Australia. In this episode Guy and I discuss various strategies we can use throughout life to feel good at any age, what he’s doing now to keep himself in good physical and mental condition and his passion to do what he can to help save more lives si...

Breathing deep, opening the body up and releasing tension, stress and anxiety is a great way to gain and maintain good mental health. James Norris is the owner of the iconic Australian company Jim Bradley Speedball. James shares his own journey of how boxing helped him move through stuck emotions as a teenager and discusses why he is now passionate about giving back and helping others. I’m sure yo...

Podcast 230 is out. Former Brisbane Lions & Western Bulldogs player Jason Akermanis joins me for a chat about the one percenters that help create and maintain a positive mindset. Jason recently overcame some addictions and realigned his life to stay true to what’s really important. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 229 is out. Psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross has special interest in sexuality issues, workplaces mental health acknowledging people with lived experience. He is a well respected speaker around mental health and is a former board member of SANE Australia. He is married to John and has two sons, Clem and Arlo. In this podcast we talk deeply around Mark’s personal journey and explore ways to maint...

Podcast 228 is out. The mind thinks but the heart knows.. Guy Lawrence joins me for some exploration on getting to know our inner self more deeply and ways that we can reengineer how we function to be more conscious, connected and creative. Guy is highly regarded in the wellness space and continues to guide people worldwide on a path of self mastery. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Avai...

Podcast 227 is out. Sometimes life’s challenging can be overcome if we are brave enough to ask questions. Bridget Brocklebank is a mother of 2 who had a long battle with depression. After many years of dependence on medication she began to correct her diet. Once corrected this had a positive impact on her mental wellbeing. Bridget is now thriving and well. Through her own self healing journey she...

Podcast 226 is out. Longevity expert Dr Damian Kristof and I take a deep dive into what it looks like to live a healthy, fulfilling life to an old age with independence. Damian has been researching the world’s longest living people for many years and through our chat we unlock many secrets on how we can all thrive through this lifetime. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spoti...

Podcast 225 is out. Could you take a year a year of drinking? For various reasons we are three middle aged guys from central Queensland who have chosen to do so. Through this conversation we explore our habits, our challenges and reasons for wanting to improve our wellbeing from an individual perspective. This is an enlightening discussion which may help you on a pathway of personal growth. Availa...

Podcast 224 is out. Bailey Seamer is going for a walk. A walk which will take a little over a year from the bottom of the Australian mainland all the way to the top ! Diagnosed with a chronic mental health condition in her teens which was later recognised as bipolar disorder, Bailey has risen many waves and is now on the ride of her life challenging herself every day to keep moving and motivated....

Podcast 223 is out. A former Australian Army pilot, Steve McDonald suffered severe PTSD post his military career. He spent time hospitalised and after many years struggling discovered plant medicine which greatly supported him and assisted with his recovery. Now 20 years on Steve is focussed on improving mental health outcomes and is working towards raising awareness of the benefits of plant medic...

Podcast 222 is out. If you’d like to improve the relationship you have with yourself, which is just about all of us this podcast is a must. Dale and I unpack key reasons around why we speak to ourselves negatively and give guidance on easy ways in which this can be overcome. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 221 is out - Rory Thompson The Gold Coast Suns longest serving player, Rory Thompson joins me for a chat about his career and life on and off the field. Rory was one of the founding members of the club and had a great journey throughout his 11 seasons with them which was unfortunately hampered by injury in his last 4 years. We discuss the highs and lows of this period, feelings of uncertai...

Podcast 220 is out and it’s an important one. An average of 21 single father’s take their own life in Australia each week that don’t have access to their children. Sadly these numbers are a clear sign that more needs to be done to help men experiencing separation. 2 years ago Ben Jones lost everything. His relationship, his twin girls, his job, his income and love of life. Through adversity Ben tu...

Podcast 219 is out. Amanda Goff was Australia’s highest paid and most notorious female escort. Her work has given her deep insight into deeply understanding men, mens emotions and the struggles we go through . Amanda openly shares her experiences to give clarity around how men need emotional release and why we need to express ourselves with vulnerability more often. I’m sure you will enjoy this co...

Podcast 218 is out. Singer Songwriter Rich Webb joins me for a chat about the ups and downs of the music industry, surviving financially doing what you love and why at 61 his best is yet to come. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 217 is out. For anyone who may not be living in alignment and following their heart Eli’s journey will inspire you. A young man who rode life’s speed bumps trying to figure himself out, he has now broken free to become one of Australia’s best up and coming singer songwriters. Eli talks openly and honestly about his upbringing, sexuality and finding his tribe. Hope you enjoy our conversatio...

Podcast 216 is out.. If your looking for inspiration to make some subtle changes that can have huge impact in your life this conversation ticks all the boxes. Former Ironman champion, triathlete and stunt car driver Guy Andrews joins me for a chat about the highs and lows of his career, the one percenters he does on a daily basis to keep himself motivated and some incredible life lessons that we c...

Podcast 216 is out. If your looking for inspiration to make some subtle changes that can have huge impact in your life this conversation ticks all the boxes. Former Ironman champion, triathlete and stunt car driver Guy Andrews joins me for a chat about the highs and lows of his career, the one percenters he does on a daily basis to keep himself motivated and some incredible life lessons that we ca...

Podcast 215 is out. Well known author and founder of Quirky Cooking Jo Whitton and her sone Isaac join me for a chat about how he overcome severe anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder through changing his diet in his early teens. Now 21 Isaac is thriving and has a great message to share to help empower other people improve their physical and mental health simply by making some easy changes to...

Podcast 214 is out. If your a career drive man or a woman burnout is real and something to be mindful of. After 30 years working as a nurse Melissa hit the wall many times but kept bouncing back. Her drive to help others kept her going but eventually everything around her fell apart. Her story is common but through this conversation many life lessons arise which help us get back to understand our...