The Outback Mind Podcast

Singer Songwriter Jordan Wilson from well known duo Georgia Fair shares the challenges of being a professional musician and how he keeps his mental health stable whilst living his dream. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Once one of Melbourne’s most notorious stand over men, James “The Hammer” Harding turned the corner and has become a major contributor in supporting men to take better control of their lives through his groundbreaking organisation Hard Cuddles. James has a fascinating story to tell which many of us can take value from . Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outbac...

In this episode. Josh talks about openly his AFL career with the Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles, the challenges he faced after being delisted and ways to improve mental health in modern times. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Watching a young man play an AFL career spanning 15 years might look easy from the outside yet many don’t realise the hard work that goes on behind the scenes and the work required to make the grade. Jarrod Harbrow is a young man who has made the most of his opportunities and there is much we can learn from him in many aspects as life. A very culturally connected indigenous Australian, Jarrod is p...

If you or someone you know is experiencing issues with gambling or other addictions you may gain some advice from Mark’s raw journey. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Craig and I go deep into how to become aware of our programming, beliefs and what it takes to become the changed person you wish to be. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Our body types are all different yet many of us don’t recognise what this is and the impact it can have on our mental health. In this episode Mark gives us some practical guidance around some if the things we can do to help us feel better physically and mentally. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Als available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

This is a special, in depth conversation with former champion Ironman Trevor Hendy everyone can learn something from. . Please take a moment and enjoy this conversation.

Many of us come into Fatherhood without having a clue about it. Some of the things that were passed down by our Dads and those before are not relevant in modern life. Paul Glezer is 3 years into his journey yet has so much wisdom and knowledge to share and support other new Dads who may be doing it tough. Please take a moment to enjoy our conversation and share with those who may benefit. Check ou...

This is a fascinating conversation around sleep, slowing down and the link to mental health. I’m sure you will learn a lot from my chat with David. Also available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

If your looking for a coaching program and support to make foundational changes in your life Michael has the lived experience and programs which may help transform your life.

Work, we spend a lot of our life in it but how many of us feel safe and engaged with our jobs? Troy Mansell is passionate about providing proactive solutions to workplaces which help us feel more connected, valued and supported. Whether your an employer or employer I’m sure you will find excellent advice from this conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

For anyone looking to change negative lifestyle behaviours for more positive ones you may take something away from this. Dean speaks openly about his addiction, masking it and how he has refrained from drugs and drinking for over 20 years. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

World champion and Olympian Steve Fairless talks openly about his career and the mental health challenges of performing at a high level. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

This is a powerful conversation about managing the human nervous system. Steve provides excellent knowledge and understanding of how we can regulate our mental wellbeing better.

Former AFL Player Brock McLean talks openly about the struggle he faced as a professional athlete, his diagnosis of bipolar disorder and what he is doing now to live a better life. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

This is a must listen episode if you want to improve your sleep and general overall wellbeing.

Former AFL player & coach Scott Watters talks passionately about his football journey, and what inspired him to be one of the nations leaders of wellbeing education for young Australians. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

From humble beginnings in Orbost to becoming a 2 time Australian title holder, Jamie Marloo Thomas has an incredible journey. This conversation teaches us that status is impermanent and how getting back to the simple things in life which are the real cause of happiness. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

One of Victoria’s most gifted and talented cyclists, Liam Edwards had the world at his feet. Then in October 2019 on a country road a serious motor vehicle accident saw him lose 4 fingers from his right hand. Not knowing if he would ever ride again Liam too a positive approach and set his sights on working towards the upcoming National paracycling championships which he not only participated in bu...

When life knocks you down you can stay down or keep getting back up again. Jake O’Brien is a young man who has been knocked down more than most. Here Jake shares his journey from going through a troubled upbringing, surviving a major accident, getting cancer and coming out the other side. With respect to any minors listening there is colourful language used throughout our conversation.

We all walk on this land and take our days for granted yet we never really contemplate the spirit and connection that Aboriginal Australians have and what they have been through to be living in modern society today. In this podcast, Graham shares deeply the confusion he experienced growing up in two cultures, the trauma that came from it and the pivotal moment which helped transform his life. This...

From growing up in a small country town of 1000 people in rural Victoria to playing State Football for Western Australia and winning a Sandover Medal, Lachlan Delehunty has seen the highs and lows of sport. Losing a teammate to suicide had tremendous impact on his and others lives. Lachlan and I discuss how he and his club managed their way through and how it’s strengthened his club and created a...

In part 2 of my conversation with Ando we discuss how to maintain a positive mindset, whether that be for running or in every day life. We also talk in detail about nutrition, recovery and the importance of being kind to ourselves rather than being competitive. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the life your in, do something that your passionate about and live your dream? Paul Pitsares suffered some major mental health challenges as a consequence of his job. 5 years ago he realised that he wanted to change his life so he fronted up and established The Open Mind Institute, an organisation that helps others transform from being every da...