The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 253 is out, a conversation every man needs to hear ! A salt of the earth country lad, Leon has experienced more challenges than most. Raised in Central West Queensland and spending most of his life in and around farms, Leon lost his father to suicide in his early 20’s which took him on a path of self destruction and uncertainty, later came a failed marriage and a crossroad moment which hel...

Podcast 252 is out, and it’s super powerful ! How do we be in a world of doing ? Tenille Bentley has lived a life full of turmoil. From whiteness multiple acts of domestic violence as a young girl growing she took her on a path of self destruction before coming out the other side and becoming one of Australia’s top businesswomen then at 30 healed herself and found direction to help heal others. Te...

Podcast 251 is out, another ripper ! Son of well known music icon Glenn Wheatley, Tim joins me for a chat about life in the spotlight, the good and the not so good and the amazing shifts he’s had since his Fathers recent passing. Tim shares insight into the battles many performers face and his own challenges with alcohol. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and...

Podcast 250 is out. Trev is back for a deep dive about the unique human potential we have within all of us, how we tap into it and live life more intuitively rather than being dominated by our thoughts. We explore common challenges experienced by many of us in modern society and how to navigate our way through with better awareness, connection and support. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation...

Podcast 249 is out. Former Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein talks about his life as a young man growing up in the state, his transition into a political career and some of his achievements along the way. Peter bravely gave up his political career to focus on his family and to make his own wellbeing a priority. He is passionate about improving health outcomes for men and being an advocate to empower...

Podcast 248 is out. Wimmera Mallee health promotion officer Sally Pymer joins me for a chat about her passion for improving health outcomes in regional communities. Sally overcame major health issues at an early age to change her life and become a triathlete and Ironwoman. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podcast and ITunes, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 247 is out. Life takes us through twists and turns but eventually we find purpose. Tony McManus has experienced that and more. In his late 40’s and battling his own challenges, Tony lost his brother to suicide, lost his job and lost his wife. Thinking there was little to live for he questioned his purpose but dug in, made some significant changes and is now happy, healthy and well. He’s no...

Podcast 246 is out. In this episode well known singer songwriter Diesel and I discuss his mental health journey, how he once mixed alcohol with adrenaline, the consequences that cam from it and what he does not to keep himself physically and mentally well. Now in his 50’s, Diesel is thriving and enjoying his work more than ever with the release of a new album, Bootleg Melancholy. I’m sure you’ll l...

Podcast 245 is out. The magic your looking for lies in the work your avoiding… Mat Grills is an accomplished ultra marathon runner, former policeman and all round good guy. In this podcast Mat and I unpack his journey, talk deeply about the power of self discipline and the subtle moments we often miss that help us draw inspiration. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, P...

Podcast 244 is out. Dan Hunt is a former professional NRL player with the St George Illawarra Dragons. After many years on an emotional roller he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 2 in 2010 which gave him the ability to recognise his behaviours and dramatically changed his own life and those around him. Dan has since successfully managed his mental health and has been the catalyst behind ed...

Podcast 243 is out. We rarely see or appreciate what performers like musicians and sportspeople go through behind the scenes. It’s becoming more and more evident that performers burn out, it’s only the good stuff that we see. Tyson Cherrie is a former musician that had his battles. An accomplished singer Tyson hit burnout in his early 40’s and clawed his way back. Now he is helping others learn sk...

Podcast 242 is out. Many of us in modern life have unfortunately been impacted by friends , family or colleagues whom taken their lives. Rohana Hayes is the producer of a groundbreaking play called Marooned, a production written by Michael Gray Griffith which tells a captivating story of 4 people who for various reasons chose to take their lives and later regret their decisions. Through this conve...

Podcast 241 is out. There are many who work in the mental health space but few with the courage and passion of Matt Runnalls. Matt through his lived experience and loss of 11 mates to suicide continues to show up every day helping every day Australians learn tools and strategies to gain and maintain good mental health. His vision for changing the way we approach mental health in Australia is unbre...

Podcast 240 is out Aboriginal and Torres Straight islander singer songwriter Kiwanis Kennell joins me for a deep chat about living as a black man in a white man’s world, his struggle for identity and mental health challenges he faced. This is a powerful conversation we all need to hear. Available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes = The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 239 is out. Remember the kid who once jammed with Mark Knopfler from Dire Straights and other world class musicians? Nathan Cavaleri has become an amazing artist in his own right but also an amazing human being. Nathan and I discuss deeply the struggles he had with Anxiety and Depression, how he moved from them and what he’s doing now to stay physically and mentally well. I’m sure you will...

Podcast 238 is out. Indigenous Australian singer songwriter Scott Darlow joins me for a chat about his life, upbringing, fledgling AFL career and funding his passion and purpose in music. Scott and I discuss some key moments and people that inspired him to turn his life around. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 237 is out. Former AFL player and businessman Ilija Grgic joins me for a chat about his time in the AFL and how he successfully transitioned from professional sport into corporate life. Through this discussion we uncover various ways to find our purpose and direction in life and work towards doing what we love to improve and maintain good mental wellbeing. I’m sure you will enjoy this conv...

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus...

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus...

Podcast 235 is out. Simon Von Soldern is the CEO of Healthy Male Australia. In this chat we unpack the key reasons why men are experiencing loneliness and isolation throughout Australia and uncover key areas in which improvement can be made from both an individual and community perspective. Simon shares his own journey of growing up in regional Victoria and the trails and tribulations of being a m...

Podcast 234 is out. Former StKilda footballer Justin Koschitzke joins me for a chat about his life before, during and after his AFL career, the struggles he faced coming in and out of the game and how he’s honing in on finding his purpose by helping others learn to thrive. Im sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - Tge Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 233 is out. At 27, Tom Boyd has experienced more highs and lows than most men his age. Drafted into the AFL as number one pick in 2013 he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, then a year later, with a move to another club and a seven figure contract the weight got even heavier. With huge expectations but a healthy bank balance his mental health struggled. Lots of sleepless nights...

Podcast 232 is out. At 59 former Ironman champion Guy Leech has two goals. Win another world title and reducing fatalities caused by heart attacks in Australia. In this episode Guy and I discuss various strategies we can use throughout life to feel good at any age, what he’s doing now to keep himself in good physical and mental condition and his passion to do what he can to help save more lives si...

Breathing deep, opening the body up and releasing tension, stress and anxiety is a great way to gain and maintain good mental health. James Norris is the owner of the iconic Australian company Jim Bradley Speedball. James shares his own journey of how boxing helped him move through stuck emotions as a teenager and discusses why he is now passionate about giving back and helping others. I’m sure yo...

Podcast 230 is out. Former Brisbane Lions & Western Bulldogs player Jason Akermanis joins me for a chat about the one percenters that help create and maintain a positive mindset. Jason recently overcame some addictions and realigned his life to stay true to what’s really important. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.