Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks

Are you Feeling overwhelmed by financial stress while trying to keep your mental health in check? In this episode I sit down with Glen James, an expert financial advisor and host of the Money Money Money podcast.  Glen dives deep into his journey of achieving financial freedom & reveals practical strategies for maintaining balance, overcoming financial hurdles, and prioritising mental hea...

Are you ready to make a change but feel stuck? Are you struggling to overcome a traumatic experience but don't know where to start?  In this episode, I speak to with Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby union player who faced the life-altering challenge of becoming paralyzed after a hitting his head diving into a swimming pool.  Ed shares his journey of not only overcoming paralysis a...

Are you ready to make a change but feel stuck? Are you trying to overcome something traumatic but don't know where to start?  In this episode, I talk with Jason Pike, a trauma recovery expert who specialises in helping people take charge of their lives and create meaningful change.  We discuss easy-to-implement strategies that you can use to start making positive changes today. TOPICS: I...

Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the fear of change? What if you could turn those doubts into opportunities for growth? In this episode, I sit down with Lee Cockerell, who is the former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, with decades of experience in leadership and innovation.  We dive deep into how you can stop fearing change and start embracing new opportu...

Feeling the strain of trying to balance your personal and professional life? Wondering how to stay true to yourself amongst the chaos of everyday pressures? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christian Poulos, a preventative health expert with years of experience helping people align their lives for success. We discuss how to achieve your goals without compromising your wellbeing and offer practical...

Feeling overwhelmed by big dreams and the pressures of everyday life? Struggling to stay motivated while keeping your mental wellbeing in check? In this episode, I chat with Ryan Lavarnway, who is a 10-year Major League Baseball retired catcher, Chicago Cubs catcher coach, World Series Champion, Olympian & broadcaster. Ryan discusses how he reached big goals without burning out &...

Are you struggling to navigate life's unexpected hurdles and challenges? Do you find it hard to adjust to changes and maintain your sense of direction? Facing inevitable life changes can feel overwhelming, and finding a way through seem’s impossible at times. In today’s episode, I am joined by four time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis, who is considered by many to be the greatest diver in the...

Do you find yourself struggling to gain control over your eating habits? Do you feel unsure of where to start or how to maintain progress?  Overcoming binge eating can be a daunting challenge for many. Today I am speaking to Dr. Glenn Livingston, who is a leading expert in behavioural change, to discuss his personalised strategies that can empower you to take back control of your eating behav...

Starting a workout routine can often feel overwhelming. Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time, Need the right equipment and don’t know what to do?  To have long term success and meet your health & fitness goals, it is crucial to create personalised workout routines that are tailored to your individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances. Today I am speaking to Jen Pilott...

Evolutionary biology and social dynamics play a key role in our mental health. To thrive in modern society we need to learn how to best look after ourselves amongst the challenges of contemporary society.  Today I am speaking to J. Anderson Thomson about evolutionary psychology and it’s principles to understand depression, suicide, substance abuse, violence & suicide. Anderson is a p...

Have you ever been told that it is hard to achieve optimal fitness after a certain age? Would it excite you if you found out you can actually achieve your best results later in life?  Today I am speaking to Allan Misner about the importance of mindset, nutrition and exercise routines after the age of 40.  In this episode we explain How To Achieve Your Best Ever Health & Fitness Resul...

Do you find it hard to stick to a workout routine? You can have good intentions but that will only take you so far.  Today I am speaking to Shanna Nelson about the mental and physical benefits of exercise and how to overcome the barriers to starting a workout regimen In this episode we discuss why you should make exercise part of your daily routine…now.  TOPICS: The mental and physical b...

Do you feel that your insecurities and shame are preventing you from having authentic relationships? Societal expectations can discourage you from showing vulnerability, leading to suppressed insecurities and shame. Today I am speaking to GS Youngblood about how Men can address their insecurities and shame to build authentic relationships, improve emotional safety, and develop a grounded presence....

Do you ever struggle to understand and communicate your true worth? This can take a lot of self awareness, self reflection and outside intervention and we often do not know where to begin.  Today I am speaking to Casey Brown about time management, balancing creativity, pricing challenges and societal pressures on mental health. In this episode we discuss how you can turn your personal struggl...

Low self esteem, mental health issues, stress, misaligned values, overthinking, addiction. Have you ever felt like something was wrong but have not known how to address it? It takes being brutally honest with yourself to get clarity on how to become more aligned.  Today I am speaking to Jim Cocks about his personal and professional transformation while addressing themes such as overcoming add...

Binges. Blackouts. Bad decisions. Anxiety. Regret. Shame. Resolving to quit drinking entirely. Making "rules" to limit drinking. Trying and failing again and again. Have you ever talked about wanting to change your relationship with alcohol, only to fall back into the same habits? Unless you have a tangible and practical approach, it can be near impossible to make these changes.  Today I am s...

Have you ever noticed signs of burnout & anxiety, only to ignore it? Pushing mental health related issues to the side only makes the problem worse. You need to Today I am speaking to Nick Gorman about his chronic struggles with burnout and anxiety & the turning point that lead to him finally confronting his mental health struggles. In this episode we discuss how you can confront issue...

Have you ever felt like the world is working against you?  Life is not always fair and sometimes we have to dig deeper than we thought possible to create a life worth living. Today I am speaking to Adam Blum about overcoming obesity, born health issues, ADHD & extreme bullying and how he came close to ending his life. Adam is a firefighter & mental health advocate. In this episode we...

Do you ever feel like you never have enough time to keep on top of things?  In this episode we discuss how to use boundaries as a tool for time management to gain control over your life and avoid burnout. Setting boundaries is one of the most important things you can do to give yourself back that time. Today I have Dr Michelle Woodhouse joining me. She is a medical doctor and is sharing how t...

Do you find it hard to navigate the challenge of making changes in your mental health journey due to many aspects feeling intangible? Keeping things simple and practical can be a powerful way to take daily steps toward building a stronger mindset, and exercise is one of the best methods to achieve this. In this episode, my guest Michael Cordner will share his story of overcoming drug addiction, to...

Does fear ever get in the way of backing yourself and going for what you want? Are you afraid of the unknown? Betting on yourself and leaning into uncertainty often leads to finding out who you really are. In this episode, Nathan Grant and myself highlight the societal stigma surrounding men's mental health while he shares his story of betting on himself to follow his own path and how this not onl...

Does societal pressure have an impact on your mental health & wellbeing?  The expectations, norms, and standards imposed by society can leave you feeling stress, anxiety, and more often than not, inadequate. This all has a negative effect on your mental well-being. In this episode Jason Warne joins me to discuss the legacy of his famous brother, coping with challenges, promoting mental he...

Do you put off doing the things you want because of your obligations?  You can often prioritise obligations over your own desires due to societal expectations, fear of failure, or a lack of self-compassion.  In this episode we explore self-compassion in personal growth, overcoming societal barriers for men & building resilience in the face of global challenges.  TOPICS: The impo...

Do you find it hard to be effective in your work while also maintaining peace of mind? We can often feel like it has to be one or the other. But what if there was a way to achieve both? In this episode we explore strategies for maintaining effectiveness at work while prioritising mental well-being and personal fulfilment. TOPICS: Strategies for personal and professional development. The evolv...

Have you ever wanted to share something vulnerable but you felt too afraid of being judged? Sometimes it takes hearing a similar story to remind you that you are not alone in your thoughts. In this episode we discuss the cultural restraints and societal pressures that hinder men from expressing their emotions openly while looking at what it means to be successful as man.  TOPICS: Challenges o...