Couching The Mind

In this episode, I return to the mic and open up about restarting Couching the Mind and receiving a recent ADHD diagnosis. I reflect on what it’s been like to finally make sense of years of racing thoughts, overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt — and how gaining clarity around how my mind works has changed the way I approach my mental health and creativity. I also talk honestly about recognising why...

It's been a while.... But finally i'm back... My absence will be explained.... Do you ever sit down and ask yourself these questions: - Why do I have anxiety? - Why do I choose to hide my anxiety? - Why don't I want too talk about my anxiety? - Why can't I put my mind at rest? - Why do I find it difficult too drift off too sleep? These are all common questions, that at some point o...

It's been a while since I last uploaded a podcast episode. Life got busy. My mental health wasn't in the greatest of places... But i'm back!! And i'm bringing with me some consistently. There's plenty too look forward do, I can assure you;). - Have you ever created a 'happy space' for yourself? - Do you lack in confidence with it comes too flirting / meeting new people...

- Would you believe me if i told you that back in 2019, a banana ducted tape to a wall (what they call a 'piece of art') had been sold for $120,000 at Art Basel (Miami Beach)? - Does the explicit language in RNB and Rap music, have a negative effect on people / does it ultimately shape people? - Is the Magic Mike movie franchise, a toxic representation of how a 'true man' should lo...

How hard it is too create change from within? …. 🤔 How hard it is too drift apart from a social circle that isn’t bringing out the best ‘you’? … 🤔 How hard is it to a set fitness goal, and actually implement the hard work, to be able to achieve that goal? …🤔 These questions above + more were answered in this week’s episode of ‘Couching The Mind’ Moto of the Podcast (if your a new listener) = —>...

In this episode of CTM, a close friend of mine, Jignesh Tanwar, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'What's your opinion?. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙  ----> THIS IS PART 1 OF THE PODCAST EPISODE <---- Topics / Questions that Jigs and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤:  - Has social media ruined modern day dating? - The art of respecting other people's opinions - Does mone...

In this episode of CTM, founder of Sol Being (mindfulness course), and Box Femme (female boxing community), Monica Posada, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of  ‘Mindfulyes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Monica and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: Box femme - Empowering women Natural healing. I.E. Wim Hof breathing method Stop and accept the situation for what it is Sol Being...

In this episode of CTM, Former member of the NSW police force / and also well known in the Australian bodybuilding / powerlifting scene, Sonia Williams, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of  ‘I Refuse To Stop’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 WARNING -> VIEWER DISCRETION… EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IS USED THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE... Topics that Sonia and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Work...

Topics that I went over throughout the episode 🎧🎤: - Are we entitled to have an opinion? 🗣 - Think for yourself 🤔 - The smallest of things, can positively alter your mindset (i.e. making your bed) 🛏 💡 - Waking up with a smile on your face 😃 - Don't become reliant on your partner / pushing family and friends away 👥 Overall message of the episode --> Sometimes, as much as we want to voice o...

In this episode of CTM, moto Journalist / volunteer speaker for Black Dog Institute, Zak Adkins, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of  ‘Foot On The Breaks’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Zak and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Being diagnosed with Bipolar - Moving away from family + friends  - Being put in a Psychiatric Ward - Taking 6 months off work for mental he...

In this episode of CTM, world renowned singer / songwriter, story teller, and disciple of Jesus Christ, Jesse Manibusan, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of  ‘Turn That Frown Upside Down’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Jesse and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - What is faith / seeking faith + guidance when struggling ⛪️ - The meaning of religion 📖 - Becoming a musicia...

In this episode of CTM, author of the world wide phenomenon 'When To Jump' / former professional squash player, Mike Lewis, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of  ‘Behind The Scenes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Mike and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Everyone's 'jump' is different - Becoming an author (When To Jump) - Facing the fear of unknown  - Taking the lea...

In this episode of CTM, world-wide film producer, Jeff Reingold, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Behind The Scenes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 -> Jeff has worked with the likes of channel 9, World Gym, Colombia Studios etc…. Topics that Jeff and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Gun Law In America Moving from Canada to Aus (Sydney) Working In the Film Industry It’s not what y...

In this episode of CTM, I delve into conversation with my father, Jeff Woolaston, revolving around the topic of 'A Lot of Laughter, With a Lot of Seriousness' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 This conversation was more-or-less on the basis of, having a laugh with a loved one. Whilst talking about life, perspective, and netflix... Topics that I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Streaming services vs DVD's ...

In this episode of CTM, I delve into a solo conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Relatable Thinking' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Love what you do 🤩 - What are your core values? 🧐 - School life versus the real world 👨🏼‍🏫 <-> 🌍 - How to find 'true' friends 👥 ⁉️ - Finding the best version of yourself 👉🙋‍♀️ - Understanding emotions at a yo...

In this episode of CTM, Former MKR (My Kitchen Rules) contestant / half blind pro surfer, Ash Keillah, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘War.... What Is It Good For?'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Ash and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - The war in Ukraine -> Why is violence the answer? 🤯 - Losing possessions / memories in a natural disaster 😓 - Adjusting...

In this episode of CTM, childhood friend to my father, Bernie Small, and my father, Jeff Woolaston, join me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Swept Under The Rug’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Bernie, my father and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Understanding your countries history 🌍  - Paying respect to the original land owners 🙏🏽  - Defusing frustration 🤐 ...

In this episode of CTM, Domestic violence survivor + co-admin on the Missing Persons Australia FB / Instagram page, Chele Anne, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Finding Your Voice’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Chele and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Living with an abusive partner 😔 - We're all in control of our own actions 💯 - Growing up around illegal drug users...

In this episode of CTM, I delve into a solo conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Life' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 - Topics that I went over, throughout the episode 🎧🎤: - Stop setting unnecessary high levels of expectation 📈 - Fighting fire with fire 🔥 - Failure is a means of success 👎🏽=👍🏾 - Finding relatability with others 🙌🏻🧏🏻‍♂️ - It ain't weak to speak 🗣 - Checking up on someone 👂👥 - Trave...

In this episode of CTM, Former Australian police officer and head of the Australian prime minister’s personal protection team for Kevin Rudd, and a past contestant on SAS Australia, Gary Fahey, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Revealing The Truth’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Gary and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: Working in close ties with Kevin Rudd 😲 Anxiety and...

In this episode of CTM, TedX speaker + mental health advocate Aaron Stark, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Breaking The Cycle’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Aaron and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Growing up in a broken family 💔 - Being homeless at aged 15 🙍🏼‍♂️ - The idea of not feeling accepted 🗣😔 - Why does bullying exist? 🤷🏻‍♀️ - Hitting rock bottom 👎🏽...

In this episode of CTM, Gold Coast / Brisbane Megarun cohost Vanessa Angerer, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Bounce Back’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Vanessa and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - We are always capable of more 🙌🏻 - Seek discomfort 🧏🏻‍🧗🏽‍♂️ - Just say yes to things 🗣 - Allow your body to rest 😴 - Setting small incremental goals 📝 - Overcoming...

In this episode of CTM, Personal Trainer, nutritionist + host of Marcus Cope Fitness Podcast, Marcus Cope, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Rural Fitness'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙  Topics that Marcus and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤:  - Understanding Australia's Aboriginal history 🗣🌍  - Moving Rural 🌄 - Seeking discomfort 🧐  - Just say yes to things ☝️...

In this episode of CTM, SES / Rural Fire Service Volunteer, Jace Chandler, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Volunteering'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Jace and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Volunteering 🤝 - Importance of 'faith' 🙌🏻 - Young people do get overlooked 🧐 - Don't rush to get things done 🏃‍♀️ - The world doesn't revolve around you 🌍🙅🏽‍♂️ - Paying...

In this episode of CTM, my mother, Christine Woolaston, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Mother And Son'.                       🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that my mother (Christine) and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Losing your parents (finding your purpose) 🔍 - De...