Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

Dr. Ross Ellenhorn is a sociologist, psychotherapist, and the founder of Ellenhorn - the only fully integrated psychiatric and psychosocial program in the U.S. Expect to learn about how the modern world has left us more lonely than ever, why removing people from their communities can make recovery harder, and why connection is the ultimate medicine. Ross also shares practical steps anyone can take...

Do you ever feel tired, distracted, and like your just going through the motions? In this episode, I chat with Tim Jack Adams , founder of GreenX7 and author of Energised . We talk about why Australians are spending more time indoors than maximum security prisoners, how “fun” has become the lowest wellbeing score in the country, and why reactive programs aren’t enough. Tim also shares simple daily...

Do you ever lean on social media, alcohol, or other habits to numb yourself out? In this episode, I chat with Joe Cannon, a recovering sports-betting addict turned educator, about how everyday addiction gets normalised and what actually helps you change. We cover how to spot the cycle, have an honest conversation about where you’re really at, and set simple guardrails you can start using today. TO...

Does anxiety ever take over your day or burn you out while you fight it?  In this episode, I chat with Byron McCaughey who is a former VC-backed founder turned psychologist. We talk about how you can turn stress into fuel, with three simple tools you can start using today. TOPICS: Reframing anxiety into useful energy Sustainable performance without burnout Values-led decision-making and trade...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly measuring yourself against other people, but just keep up? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Adam Formal about comparison, burnout, and how to rebuild your identity when life changes. He’s a clinical psychologist who’s worked with Olympic athletes, high performers, and people navigating major transitions, helping them find balance, purpose, and a way forward...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do - but are still running on empty? In this episode, I chat with Sacha Awwa about burnout, boundaries, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable. She’s worked with major brands, launched startups, and now helps people simplify their marketing without losing their mind.  TOPICS: How to simplify marketing and avoi...

If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you’re constantly getting in your own way…keep listening.  Today I’m talking to Gary Waldon who is a transformational change expert. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, identity, ego, why we stay stuck, and how to finally move forward. Gary explains how the voice in your head, the one telling you you’re not good enough, is basically a full-time bul...

Imagine if your doctors told you there was no way you would survive. Yet you proved them wrong. In this episode, Chloe Temtchine shares the mindset tools that helped her overcome a rare illness and survive a double lung transplant. She explains how she rewired her thinking, created her own version of hope, and took back control when no one else could do it for her. If you’ve ever felt powerless or...

Ant Williams is a two-time ice diving world record holder and performance psychologist who harnessed his mindset to push through fear and break a world record at 53. His story has been featured in Apple’s immersive documentary Ice Dive - filmed on the Vision Pro, with 180 degree video and spatial audio that literally puts you under the ice with him. It’s one of the most intense and beautiful thing...

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in the same emotional loops? Overreacting, shutting down & repeating patterns you swore you would change? In this episode I speak to Dr. Nima Rahmany , a chiropractor-turned trauma specialist who helps you reconnect with yourself by healing the emotional wounds stored in the nervous system. We talk about how it isn’t just the event that caused the trauma -...

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there. Misdiagnosis is common, treatments often miss the mark, and emotional symptoms like rejection sensitivity are rarely even mentioned. Today I’m speaking with Jheri South, a behavioral coach, ADHD expert, and mother of seven neurodivergent kids - who wasn’t diagnosed until her 40s. She breaks down why so many people get overlooked or mislab...

What if the thing you're avoiding is the thing that's keeping you stuck? If you’ve been trying to manage your mental health by staying busy, staying positive, or staying quiet, this episode will challenge that. Today I’m speaking with Mitch Wallis, who is a speaker, writer, and founder of Heart On My Sleeve . Mitch went from leading global product launches at Microsoft to barely holding it togethe...

Have you ever felt like you’re running on empty? Like no matter how hard you push, you just can’t catch up? Today I’m joined by Chris Bellette, a burnout recovery coach who helps people heal the root causes of burnout. Chris opens up about his own crash from burnout, how it nearly destroyed his health, marriage, and identity, and the exact process he used to rebuild his life and find a sense of&nb...

Imagine losing your mother to cancer, going through twelve rounds of IVF and multiple miscarriages with your partner, surviving a near-fatal fall, and then being told you have three months to live… and somehow, turning all of that into purpose. In today’s episode, I sit down with Barry Du Bois who is a builder turned TV host & mental health advocate. Barry is a living example of resilience - h...

Sometimes the real risk is not taking a leap - it’s staying exactly where you are… In this episode, I sit down with John Marvin, a business leader and personal growth advocate who’s spent decades transforming companies and challenging people to think bigger. John went from working in healthcare marketing to leading a 90-year-old brand into a new era & along the way, he realised that most peopl...

Most of us hate conflict. We avoid it, tiptoe around it, and convince ourselves we’re just “keeping the peace.” But what if avoiding conflict is actually costing us more than we realise...in our relationships, our work, and even our mental health? In this episode, I sit down with human behaviour expert and leadership coach Sacha Koffman to unpack why we avoid difficult conversations, how unresolve...

What happens when you're told you're destined for greatness before you even hit puberty? At the age of 12, Todd Ley was the number one junior tennis player in the world. By 17, it all came crashing down. In this conversation, we unpack the brutal pressure of elite sport, the silent damage that can happen behind the scenes, and how chasing greatness as a kid left Todd battling addiction, identity l...

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to think you’re just not built to handle it. But what if resilience isn’t something you're born with – it’s something you can build? In this episode, I sit down with Melli O’Brien who is a mindfulness teacher, resilience expert, and the founder of mindfulness.com. Melli shares simple, real-world strategies to stop getting trapped by negative thoughts, streng...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is a belief you didn’t even know you had? In this episode, I sit down with wealth mindset coach and author Emma Lagerlow to talk about why you might feel stuck—even when you’re doing all the “right” things. We unpack the hidden beliefs that quietly shape your decisions, the difference between purpose and validation, and what it act...

What would you do if you lost ten years of your life? Not to heartbreak, or failure—but to a prison cell. I sat down with Jesse White, who spent his entire twenties locked up. He grew up with no real chance… lost his dad at 3, his mum was addicted to heroin and by 19, he was behind bars. What really stood out wasn’t just what he went through, but how incredibly honest he is about all of it… the an...

What if the life you want is already trying to find you—& all you need to do is get out of your own way? In this episode, I sit down with Julie-Anne Lee, a transformation coach, spiritual guide, and founder of the ALLOW method. We talk about what it really takes to live a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good from the outside. Julie-Anne spent years chasing external...

What if the life you want is hiding behind the excuses you keep making? In this episode, I sit down with Ngo Okafor - who is a two-time Golden Gloves champion and founder of Iconoclast Fitness in NYC. He shares the truth about what it actually takes to transform your body, your mindset, and your life. Ngo didn’t start boxing until age 31. He built his dream gym from scratch while training clients...

What if your breaking point was actually your turning point? In this episode, I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith—a sitting U.S. politician—who opens up about his battle with crippling anxiety, chronic pain, and the brutal identity loss that came with it. For years, Adam looked like he had it all together. But behind the scenes, he was barely holding on. We talk about what it really feels like...

The reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of options—it’s likely self-doubt keeping you from moving forward. In this episode, I sit down with Juliete Hall, a leadership expert, speaker, and author who walked away from corporate success to create a life fully aligned with her purpose. Juliete has helped countless people break free from fear, take ownership of their lives, and step into their true pote...

The reason you’re feeling stuck isn’t a lack of opportunity—it’s self-doubt stopping you from taking action. In this episode, I sit down with Aviv Palti who is the founder of the Cambodia Rural Students Trust. Aviv has helped hundreds of students from extreme poverty change their lives through education, leadership, and mindset shifts—and the same principles apply no matter where you’re starting f...