The Outback Mind Podcast

Wimmera Mallee farmer and former Donald, Richmond and Melbourne football Ross Funcke shares his journey from growing up of the farm, through to getting drafted and how sport has had such a positive impact on his life. Ross and I also explore the mental health challenges faced in both the farming and football worlds which can may be helpful to others. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback M...

Have you considered chasing the big bucks but hadn’t contemplated what the consequences may be? It’s easy to get caught up with all the financial benefits that come with it yet FIFO work can have a huge impact on our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around up. Blake and I go deep into the highs and lows of this and share our passion to support others manage mental health better both inside and...

Did you know that in Australia someone has a heart attack every 10 minutes? A large proportion are men. In this conversation Warwick and I dive deep into the statistics and what we can do to take better care of ourselves and be more conscious of our most important asset, our health. Please check out Warwick’s websites for more information - www.drwarwickbishop.com and www.healthyheartnetwork.com f...

Have you every wondered why you or someone you know is different than everyone else? Many of us live out of alignment with who we really are or wish we could be. Sul Wynne-Jones is a man who has helped many people change their lives and access higher levels of consciousness. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Former elite surfer and leading high performance coach Matt Griggs and I go deep into practical ways in which we can reshape our thinking and live more harmonious, balanced and connected lives. This powerful, deep conversation may help you contemplate exploring further self awareness techniques that help improve our understanding of ourselves and others at a more profound level Available on Spotif...

After coaching over 400 games of NRL at the highest level and playing abroad Matthew Elliott is now working his passion to help others live their best life and thrive through his organisation The Change Room. Matthew shares his journey of life inside and outside of football and what he’s doing to give people tools to create physical and emotional wellbeing. Available on Spotify and iTunes - Tge Ou...

Former Richmond Captain Wayne Campbell shares his journey from growing up in the Wimmera Mallee town of Ouyen, into the AFL system, and the highs and lows of his time in football. We talk in detail about how mental health awareness has changed and continues to evolve, and the changes which brought the Richmond Football Club recent success. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcas...

One of Australia’s most talented yet largely unknown musicians, Chris Lane has lived a life in alignment with his heart. Following a traditional pathway and becoming a tradesman, Chris knew that he would not live fulfilled without exploring his passion in which he had made his career. There is much advice to be taken from this conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podca...

Former Adelaide Crow and Melbourne Demon Anthony Ingerson shares his AFL journey with us, the challenges he faced after football and how he found passion in helping others live more conscious, connected lives. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

If you are finding your self out of aligned in career or where you are heading in life please take a listen to this conversation. Amrit Sandhu was a gifted student, got the ultimate recognition throughout school then Uni before becoming a Civil Engineer then finding himself deeply depressed. Eventually he realised that he was not in tune with his purpose and courageously shifted away to be one of...

Former Melbourne and Collingwood player and Brownlow Medalist Shane Woewodin talks about the highs and lows of his football career, his venture into coaching and transition into managing people. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Trev and I go deep into why we get stuck in old patterns, how to free ourselves, overcome life’s challenges and shift our self defeating belief systems. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Separation and Isolation is a major contributor to imbalance in our emotional state. It’s our nature to feel connected and part of a community. If we can’t do so physically functional use of technology that supports connection can be key. Simon has created a tremendous platform called GREG which keeps us connected to old mates and helps us connect with new ones. I’m sure you will enjoy this conver...

Have you encountered a person who has committed a crime and simply judged them without ever considering what may have contributed to their behaviour? Our prisons are full of men who want to turn their lives around however have rarely been shown the way. Anthony McShane is now creating much needed opportunities and pathways for ex offenders by supporting them pre and post release to find direction,...

There is more to a farmer than meets the eye. We take for granted to food that we are supplied yet know little about the challenges that go in to providing it. Warren Davies is a farmer from regional Victoria who underwent some significant mental health challenges which almost saw him take his life. Now Warren provides support an education for farmers throughout Australia to help the keep well in...

Former Brisbane Lions premiership player, Brownlow Medalist and Western Bulldog Jason Akermanis and I discuss life from his early days in regional Victoria leading into his football career and beyond. Jason shares some great insight from beyond the locker room to where life has taken him now. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Not many of us know the secrets to a successful relationship. 60% of marriages end in divorce and many more fail that don’t make it this far. Brett helps us to understand ourselves a little bit more deeply though this conversation I’m sure we all can take something away from. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

John Toomey is the Global Chair of the Workplace Wellbeing Institute as part of the Global Wellness Institute. John was formally educated in Physical Education, has been a leader in the Workplace Wellbeing space for decades. His first workplace seminar was 1983, and since has delivered over 300 presentations to diverse workforces across the globe. During the 80’s and 90’s he took several sideways...

From an excellent upbringing in Hobart Ivan Zwart headed off to Uni and into corporate world thinking life would be great. Little did he know that stress, anxiety and depression would accumulate leading to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and subsequently a suicide attempt. Thankfully Ivan survived and began to get to know himself again and reclaim his life through heart based meditation. Ivan is n...

Four time Hawthorn premiership player, team of the century and hall of fame member Gary Buckenara talks openly about the depression he experienced after his AFL career and the moments he contemplated taking his life after a coaching stint with the Sydney Swans. Through seeking support Gary has turned his life around and is doing what he can to raise awareness and support others. This podcast is av...

Former Brisbane Lion and Gold Coast Sun Michael Rischitelli talks up through his career, the hard work involved to make the grade and becoming a professional athlete and how mental health awareness has improved inside the AFL. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

For a 30 year old Lachie Samuel has lived an interesting life. A young man raised in New Zealand Lachie experienced some significant childhood traumas which inevitably led to poor lifestyle behaviours. Thinking money would fix things Lachie began mining work only to realise that he felt empty inside and his behaviours weren’t changing. Lachie is now doing some amazing things to help support and ed...

From representing Australia 4 times as a young man, running a 2.15 hour marathon and being the younger brother of famous runner Robert De Castella Nic made a life changing decision in his late 20’s to explore higher ways to reach human potential. In this fascinating discussion Nic and I tap into insight around improving emotional literacy through various methods which support wellbeing and help us...

We look at a man’s behaviour and quickly judge him, yet we rarely sense that it’s often masking something much deeper. Former StKilda, Melbourne & Brisbane footballer Rod Owen covered up deep trauma from his youth no one knew about. After self destructing for almost 40 years a suicide attempt in 2018 finally woke Rod up before entering rehabilitation and changing his life. Please be aware this is...

Male suicide, violence and domestic violence are more prevalent than ever before. Founder of The Modern Bloke Sean Coffin is changing the way we see self harm, harm to other men or our partners. This an insightful conversation I’m sure you will enjoy. Available via Spotify and iTunes - Tge Outback Mind Podcast.