Planting Seeds with Soul

In this episode I sit down with Dean and Paris to share the incredible story of their son Gunner, a brave little boy living with medication resistant epilepsy. From the shock of his first seizures to endless hospital visits, ICU stays, and being faced with a world of doctors and pharmaceuticals pushing countless medications, they found themselves overwhelmed, confused, and desperate for answers. R...

In this one, Kels and I open up about losing our family dog … 15 years of unconditional love, and man, that kind of grief hits different. We talk about what it’s like saying goodbye, especially when the bond runs deep. From there, we get into a real convo about kids, iPads, and tech… what’s healthy, what’s not, and how different every parent’s approach can be. No judgment … just some grounded thou...

Season 2 kicks off with my brothers Mitch and Tonks joining me for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Planting Seeds with Soul. We go deep — from our experiences with meth addiction and brushes with death, to the impact of COVID, lockdowns, and the political madness that unfolded in Victoria. Nothing’s off limits. We dive into the shadows of mental health, the chaos of the past few years, and even...

Kirsty Thomae is a passionate registered nurse, mother, law student and writer who knows what it means to defy expectations. At just fifteen, she became pregnant, facing stigma, trauma, and a future many thought was already written. But she refused to accept that narrative. Through persistence, self-reflection, and a fierce commitment to her children and her goals, Kirsty completed her nursing deg...

It was an absolute honour having Zac Swanton on the podcast. Thanks for making the trip down from the Sunny Coast brother. I’m proud to see you doing great things and I wish you nothing but the best on your journey. The only way you can fail is if you give up, so don’t. Embrace the hard times, let them build you, and know that I’ll always be here if you need. In this raw and powerful episode of Pl...

In this episode, me and my partner Kels sit down and chat through a bit of everything… footy dramas with the kids, the weight of holding it all together, seeing signs like 33 pop up everywhere, and moments that remind us we’re not doing this life alone. We talk about being crook, juggling the day to day, and those little spiritual moments that hit when you least expect them… like a bloke next to m...

I met Tyson Hannus on a construction job well over a year ago. We got chatting, and he opened up about his story… deep, raw, and real. I shared some of mine too. From that moment, there was a connection. In this episode, Tyson shares the pain of losing his brother… the four-day wait that changed everything… and the weight that never fully leaves. We talk about grief, victim mentality, addiction, a...

This one’s just me… sharing where I’m at. I was meant to do this episode with Kels, but she was crook and needed to rest, so I sat down solo. I’d just come back from an Ayahuasca ceremony over the weekend, and honestly, I was running on two hours sleep. Got home and had a heap to do, but something in me said… just sit down and speak. So I did. In this episode, I talk about where I’m at right now,...

In this powerful episode, Mitch Egger opens up about his raw and confronting journey through addiction. He shares the shocking story of a night when one of his mates shot another in the depths of drug fueled chaos, a turning point that shook him to his core. Mitch speaks candidly about the dark moments, the mateship that both lifted and broke him, and how he’s found a way to rebuild his life with...

This week I sat down with Rhiannon Duke, founder of DTL ActiveWear, a brand designed by women for women In this powerful and personal episode Rhiannon opens up about her journey, from working two jobs in her early years to building her ActiveWear label from the ground up. She shares real insight into what it’s taken to start a business, stay true to her vision, and keep pushing even when the odds...

This one’s a bit of a random episode… we were heading off camping for the weekend and wedged this chat in before we left. No real plan, just hit record and let it flow. We ended up talking about the chaos of parenting, the pressure to stay online, the state of the system, and why nature and stillness matter more than ever. It’s unfiltered, honest, and exactly what it needed to be. Aho.

This one’s close to the heart… Rochelle’s not just a guest… she’s a friend, a mother, and someone who’s walked through the fire and still shows up with love. We sat down and spoke about Millie… about the loss, the weight of grief, and what it’s like to be pregnant again after it all. There’s fear, there’s truth, there’s courage in every word. This is raw, honest and real… just a convo between two...

In this episode, the mic flips. Dylan takes the reins and interviews me, asking the questions most people don’t. We cover growing up in chaos, the early pain that shaped me, and what it really means to find peace when you’ve lived most of your life in survival mode. We speak on brotherhood, truth, stepping into responsibility, and how I’ve learned to hold space for others by learning to hold it fo...

Recorded the night of the retreat… still sweaty, still half in it—blood between my toes, leech bites on my legs, and hearts cracked wide open. I ran this one with Mitch Currie down at Minyon Falls. Started before sunrise in Brunswick, opened the space with the crew, then made our way through the forest in noble silence—no talking, just walking, just being. I share what it was like holding that spa...

BONUS EP… In this one, Kels shares what she got out of a recent 4-hour women’s retreat—diving into self-worth, empowerment, and coming back to self-love. Corey opens up about his own retreat that was just around the corner at the time. We chat about the juggle of parenthood, the shift in energy as school holidays roll in, and how the end of term can leave everyone feeling a bit stretched. Real tal...

From the battlefield to the inner warzone, this episode dives deep into what it really means to fight the unseen fights. I sit down with David Smith, also known as Mindset Soldier, for a raw and honest conversation about transformation, trauma, and truth. We talk about the challenges of being a parent while healing your own wounds, the pressure that comes with helping others, and the pain that pus...

This one runs deep… Lockie and I sit down and open up on some of the real stuff… the raw chapters… the moments you think it might all be over From convulsing alone on the floor… to finding a life that actually means something We speak on living for yourself… choosing your own path… and not getting lost in the noise Men’s retreats… healing through connection… tuning into gratitude… and learning how...

In this one, I sit down with Hanna for a real, honest chat about addiction, sobriety, and everything in between. She opens up about growing up in a family where drinking was just normal, the way of life, and how that shaped her views and choices early on. There was no big rock bottom moment for her, no lightning bolt or wake-up call. Just pain, struggle, and a quiet knowing that something had to c...

Just a real, raw chat with me old boy. This one’s not polished—it’s honest, unfiltered, and we cover some deep stuff. Dad opens up about what it was like watching me go through addiction—the fights, the psychosis, the car crashes, the calls to the police, all that sort of stuff—but we also have a laugh about some of the crazy shit that happened along the way. It’s not often you sit down with your...

This one goes deep. I sit down with Darby Hudson — a writer, poet, and artist whose words hit different. Darby opens up about the raw side of creativity — the roadblocks, the breakthroughs, and the weird balance of light and dark that comes with making art. We talk about the beauty and the mess of it all — why mistakes matter, how creativity sometimes shows up through chaos, and why staying true t...

This one’s straight from the heart. In this episode, I sit down with my partner, Kelsie, for an open, raw, and powerful conversation about life—about the moments that shape us, break us, and ultimately make us who we are. We cover everything—from reuniting with our kids after time apart and the deep emotions that come with that, to the lessons we’ve learned from stepping into fear and breaking thr...

In this episode, I sit down with Kieran, aka KPHIT, to dive deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of struggle, resilience, and transformation. From overcoming fear and self-doubt to turning personal suffering into collective healing, we explore the mindset shifts that redefine what’s possible. This is for the ones who’ve been knocked down, the ones who’ve faced brick walls and wondered if they c...

In this episode, I sit down with Cindy Vogt—also known as Mum. My dad is still recovering from his heart attack, so until his health is back on track, I thought it was the perfect time to bring Mum on for a conversation. We talk about life, loss, and resilience. We touch briefly on my time in addiction—a much deeper conversation that will come when I have both my parents on together. We talk about...

In this episode, I share about a challenging and emotional weekend as my dad experienced a heart attack, which shifted the plans for this week’s podcast. I reflect on the anxiety and emotions that came with it, along with thoughts on healing—both through family connection and my own experiences with psychedelics like ayahuasca. We also touch on the family-wide impact of addiction, the new mastercl...

In Episode 12 of Planting Seeds with Soul, we dive into the chaos of parenting, from back-to-school meltdowns to kids trading lunches like it’s a black market deal. We unpack the struggles of raising kids, managing emotions, and finding ways to keep your sh*t together. I break down why breathwork isn’t just some woo-woo trend—it’s a real tool for handling stress, but most people won’t give it a fa...