Mind Your Head

Tom Boyd had everything many young athletes dream of. The No.1 draft pick. A premiership. A multi-million dollar contract. The kind of success most people spend their lives chasing. But behind the headlines, Tom was fighting a battle nobody could see. In this episode, Tom opens up about the immense pressure of elite sport, the mental health struggles that nearly broke him, and the difficult decisi...

In this episode of Mind Your Head, I sit down with Jake Stone — co-founder of Corrective Culture, former professional bodyboarder, and CHEK Practitioner. We unpack what it’s like carrying loss quietly, the anger and fear that can come with it, and how those moments can either harden you or wake you up. Jake opens up about the self-doubt that followed, the inner work he had to do to keep moving for...

This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Thomas Baulch, better known as Prime Train. A lot of people see the discipline, the physique, the confidence and the life he’s built online — but this conversation goes way deeper than that. We spoke about the pressure of always feeling like you need to keep pushing, the mental side of discipline, burnout, identity, rock bottom moments and the parts of...

This week on  Mind Your Head , I sit down with Zach Hansen for a honest conversation about what it actually looks like to grow as a man. We start with his upbringing and the moments that shaped him early, how he handles pressure, what triggers him, the patterns he’s had to unlearn and what he’s learned about love, friendships and showing up for the people around him. We also talk mental health in...

In this episode of Mind Your Head, I sit down with Tainui Kaihau for a real conversation about what it takes to keep going when life gets heavy — and how you rebuild yourself on the other side. Tainui opens up about the darkest parts of his cancer journey: the fear, the mental battle, and the moments that tested him most. We talk about how he stayed mentally strong through it all, and how it shape...

Saavanah is someone who’s always been driven — the kind of person who shows up, keeps moving, and gets on with it. But behind that strength has been a real internal battle that a lot of people would never pick. In this episode of Mind Your Head, Saavanah takes us through her upbringing, the moments that shaped her sense of self and the ways food and exercise became wrapped up in perfectionism, anx...

This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Matt Runnalls - mental health advocate, speaker and founder of Mindfull Aus. At a young age, Matt lost multiple close friends to suicide. Experiences like that don’t just pass - they shape you. They change the way you see the world, the way you see yourself and the way you carry pain. We talk about what that actually felt like. The grief, the confusion,...

This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Jack Davis — founder of It’s Cool To Cry and someone I genuinely have a lot of respect for. In his twenties, Jack lost his girlfriend Elle to suicide. A moment that completely changed the course of his life. What followed was a period of deep grief, numbness, anger, and trying to make sense of emotions he never really learned how to process. In this con...

A new segment: 9 holes, 9 questions. gggnmggnmnnngnWhile playing a round of golf at Headland Park Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast, we answer questions sent in by listeners about life, mental health, friendships and the podcast. Topics include:• What happiness actually means• Why men struggle with mental health• Emotional regulation• Dream podcast guests• The future of the podcastSend in your quest...

What can’t you live without when you strip away status, noise and distraction? In this episode, we head to the beach to ask strangers one simple question: “What can’t you live without?” Through honest, unscripted conversations, people of all ages share their answers. A teenager speaks about her mum. Parents reflect on health and family. A lifelong reader talks about finding identity in books. Fath...

This week on Mind Your Head, I’m joined by Stephanie Keenan for a conversation that goes deeper than what people see on the surface. Steph opens up about her life beyond social media and OnlyFans — her childhood, identity, mental health, body image, relationships, and the parts of her story that rarely get space to be understood. We talk honestly about sex-positive careers, the stigma and assumpti...

In this episode of Mind Your Head, I sit down with Hayley Vernon for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show. We go right back to the beginning — Hayley opens up about a rough, traumatic childhood, never feeling safe, and how those early years shaped the way she’s moved through life as an adult. From there we unpack the big themes that have followed her journey: reinvention, sha...

James Newbury is one of the most disciplined and genuinely grounded humans you’ll ever meet. Four-time Fittest Man in Australia, fifth in the world at the CrossFit Games, an Ironman finisher only five weeks after breaking his back but none of that is why this conversation hits so hard. In this episode, we strip it right back. We talk about the kid he used to be, the pressure of chasing greatness,...

This week on Mind Your Head, I sat down with Logan Dodds - a bloke who’s lived more lives in a few years than most of us do in a lifetime. Logan was a plumber in Auckland, just doing life, until everything changed the day he suddenly lost his dad. That loss pushed him to leave New Zealand and chase something bigger. He travelled through Europe with no real plan, filmed the whole thing, and posted...

Olympic gold medallist. Trailblazer. Proud Māori woman. And a human being who has walked through both incredible highs and some of life’s toughest moments. In this episode, Gayle Broughton opens up in a way she rarely has before - sharing the private battles behind the public success. We talk about her rise to the top of world rugby, the pressure and expectation that came with it, her transition i...

This week I sit down with someone whose life has been defined by service, sacrifice, and an unshakeable sense of responsibility - former Special Forces Major, Heston Russell. In this conversation, we go far beyond the uniform. We talk about the realities of war, the loss and trauma that stays with you long after you return home, and the moment overseas that changed Heston forever. We dive into lea...

What does success look like - when you strip away money, fame, and expectations? In this episode, we hit the beach to ask strangers one question:  “How do you define success in your life?” Across a series of honest, unscripted conversations, people of all ages share their answers - from teenagers dreaming of travel and sport, to parents navigating change, to teachers and thinkers reflecting on hap...

What drives someone to run 620 kilometres through the Arctic — where the air burns your lungs, sleep is a luxury and the silence forces you to meet yourself? Aaron Crook is the winner of the 6633 Arctic Ultra, one of the toughest endurance races on Earth. But this conversation isn’t about medals or records - it’s about the mindset, pain and purpose behind it all. We spoke about what the Arctic str...

In this episode of Mind Your Head, I sit down with Dane Muller — founder of Heartled Warriors, coach, mentor, and facilitator who is helping men and women reconnect with their true selves through vulnerability, healing, and love-led living. Dane opens up about his backstory and upbringing, the dark moments that nearly broke him, and the powerful turning point that changed the course of his life. W...

What if energy - not time - was your most valuable resource? This week on Mind Your Head, I’m joined by Tim Jack Adams, founder of GreenX7 and author of Energised: The Daily Practice of Connected Leadership and Sustainable Wellbeing. Tim’s work is built on one powerful idea: our ability to lead, connect, and thrive comes down to how we manage and renew our energy. We dive into the science of energ...

Sometimes the simplest question opens the deepest doors. This week, I took a sign into the world that simply asked: What makes you happy? What followed was something truly special—conversations with complete strangers who shared pieces of their heart, their stories and their joy. From small everyday moments to big life reflections, these answers reminded me how much we all have in common when it c...

This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Lino Hola - transformation coach, workshop facilitator, and founder of Mens Medicine. Lino’s mission is to help men reconnect with themselves, heal from within, and break free from cycles that no longer serve them. In this episode, we go deep into his upbringing and cultural roots, the adversities and rock-bottom moments that shaped his path, and how br...

Alli Simpson has lived much of her life in the spotlight. From moving overseas as a teenager to pursue music and acting, to becoming the youngest nationally syndicated radio host in the US, to building a huge following online, her story has always been visible to the world. But behind the fame, Alli’s journey has been marked by challenges most people never saw - struggles with identity, the pressu...

This week on Mind Your Head, I’m joined by Luke Bateman. He grew up in a small town where rugby league was religion. Everyone played it, and to make it to the NRL was the dream. Luke did just that—playing 70 games for the Raiders—but he reached a point where he realised footy wasn’t all of him. It was fulfilling a part of him, but not the whole. Behind the scenes, he was hiding who he really was....

Watene Waenga is the founder of Amend Movement—a powerful community helping men heal, reconnect, and redefine what it means to be a man today. In this conversation, we go deep into his personal journey through pain, identity, and healing, the importance of breaking generational cycles, and the work it takes to truly show up for yourself and those around you. We talk about the power of brotherhood...