Pieces of the Mind.

Julie McDonald is the guest on this episode. Julie is an integral part of MDH a woman of substance and mother to four daughters. Julie lives in central Queensland and has had to overcome hurdles in her life. One being loosing her husband, life partner and father to her four daughters in 2013.  In this episode we talk grief, the way in which Julie has navigated through these challenging times. We t...

"Talking the talk" is here to bring you more of an insight into certain topics.  Every couple of months I will release a bonus episode called “Talking the talk” in this bonus episode we can discuss topics all related to mental health. I have noticed lately that people around us are becoming overwhelmed with all of the information relating to mental health and wellbeing because there is j...

This story is one about triumph, the importance of family, community and mental resilience. Alexa Leary had defined all of the odds, after having a horrific bike accident one morning going about her normal training session as a triathlete almost took her life. The doctors were not sure lex would survive let alone walk, talk or even could imagine the things she is doing now just seven months after...

*****TRIGGER WARNING - SELF HARM ***** Welcome back to season 2 of Pieces of the mind. First episode back up and running we have Clauia Hiscox a rural photographer, jillaroo, big sister to three little young one's and all round a top woman at the ripe age of 20. Claud like many other women her age has undergone serious mental health battles which lead to suicidal thoughts. Claudia has struggl...

This is 2021 in a nutshell! This episode will take you on a roller coaster of emotions as Annie gets real, raw and practices what she preaches. Along with that a recap on what was a year of challenges and growth in 2021 is discussed. Annie Henwood discusses the 12 episodes of season one and provides the listeners with a recap of “R U OK” day video.  In this episode we talk about season 2 and what...

Find ya feet is an organisation that helps break down the stigma of mental health targeting the younger generation of men. Tommy herschell is the founder and hosts workshops across Australia. This is a great one for the younger and older generations to listen to. 

This episode is based on youth mental health and promoting awareness for our younger generation.  This episode educates  our older generation in  mental health as a whole and helps people understand warning signs and ways to go about helping our friends in need. Mark carey is the guest on this episode; Mark is a highly regarded phycologist who has years of experience.  

Mental health in lockdown.  This episode is dedicated to all of our fellow Australians that have had to adapt to a life living in lockdown. Johnny Henwood is the guest on this episode as he has been in the thick of lockdown in Sydney for 11 weeks now. The discussion is based around strategies to cope in lockdown and tips and tricks to help with ones mental health. 

Are you bogged mate? Discussing men’s mental health with Mary O’Brien.  We are calling all men to chime into this one!!! @areyouboggedmate has taken time to speak on pieces of the mind! Mary O’brien is the founder of this organisation. Mary knows just how men work having worked along side them in the agricultural industry for a number of years. (I won’t disclose to much more.. as this episode sums...

Sam Bailey is the guest today; Sam is a farmer, grazhier, pilot, husband to Jenny Bailey, family man, public speaker, best selling author and overall inspiration to many.  Sam travelled up north to the Northern Territory on his gap year as a 19 year old. Sam was a jackaroo on a station in the northern territory. Whilst Sam was up north he found himself in a car very serious car accident which as a...

In this episode of Pieces of the mind we are talking Domestic Violence. This topic is very sobering yet something we have a lot to learn about and educate each other on. The guest is the very hard working and lovely Prue Forrest. Prue has been a victim of domestic violence. In this episode we delve into Prue’s story. 

This week on POTM Annie chats with a local farmer called Dave Woods. Dave is a father and husband and has created a meaningful life for his family along side his wife on a property near Toobeah QLD.  Tracing back in time; Dave has suffered from the mental illness “depression”. He has pushed himself to overcome these hurdles in his life and has undertaken an immense amount of self-discovery in orde...

TRADEMUTT men Ed Ross and Dan Allen. Two men with hearts of gold that have created the ultimate conversation starter along side TIACS foundation which provides professional Psychologists  allowing people to have a chat whenever needed!  In this episode we delve into the driving force behind trademutt and talk about and touch on the men’s close friend that struggled with mental health.  Alongside t...

This episode of pieces of the mind has Britney Adams as the guest. Brittney is a qualified dance teacher, a popular person in the Goondiwindi community and is currently studying child Phycology.  Brittney talks about owning her own dance school, her battles with mental health and we touch on the younger generations in regards to trigger with social media. Well worth the listen. 

TIE UP THE BLACK DOG Annie Henwood interviews the founders of “Tie Up The Black Dog” Mary Woods, Liz Wood and Mary Carrigan.  Together these ladies discuss all things about TUTBD organisation, from forums, guest speakers, small communities, everyday people and how this selfless work has positively impacted rural QLD. 

In the first episode of "Pieces of the mind"; Greg Blake founder of the Media Marketing company interviews Annie Henwood. When Greg interviews Annie the audience is able to better understand who she is as a person. Annie discusses everything from her serious battle with an eating disorder how she coped with her fathers cancer and  her journey so far as a 22 year old.  Having Greg Blake i...