The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 229 is out. Psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross has special interest in sexuality issues, workplaces mental health acknowledging people with lived experience. He is a well respected speaker around mental health and is a former board member of SANE Australia. He is married to John and has two sons, Clem and Arlo. In this podcast we talk deeply around Mark’s personal journey and explore ways to maint...

Podcast 228 is out. The mind thinks but the heart knows.. Guy Lawrence joins me for some exploration on getting to know our inner self more deeply and ways that we can reengineer how we function to be more conscious, connected and creative. Guy is highly regarded in the wellness space and continues to guide people worldwide on a path of self mastery. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Avai...

Podcast 227 is out. Sometimes life’s challenging can be overcome if we are brave enough to ask questions. Bridget Brocklebank is a mother of 2 who had a long battle with depression. After many years of dependence on medication she began to correct her diet. Once corrected this had a positive impact on her mental wellbeing. Bridget is now thriving and well. Through her own self healing journey she...

Podcast 226 is out. Longevity expert Dr Damian Kristof and I take a deep dive into what it looks like to live a healthy, fulfilling life to an old age with independence. Damian has been researching the world’s longest living people for many years and through our chat we unlock many secrets on how we can all thrive through this lifetime. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spoti...

Podcast 225 is out. Could you take a year a year of drinking? For various reasons we are three middle aged guys from central Queensland who have chosen to do so. Through this conversation we explore our habits, our challenges and reasons for wanting to improve our wellbeing from an individual perspective. This is an enlightening discussion which may help you on a pathway of personal growth. Availa...

Podcast 224 is out. Bailey Seamer is going for a walk. A walk which will take a little over a year from the bottom of the Australian mainland all the way to the top ! Diagnosed with a chronic mental health condition in her teens which was later recognised as bipolar disorder, Bailey has risen many waves and is now on the ride of her life challenging herself every day to keep moving and motivated....

Podcast 223 is out. A former Australian Army pilot, Steve McDonald suffered severe PTSD post his military career. He spent time hospitalised and after many years struggling discovered plant medicine which greatly supported him and assisted with his recovery. Now 20 years on Steve is focussed on improving mental health outcomes and is working towards raising awareness of the benefits of plant medic...

Podcast 222 is out. If you’d like to improve the relationship you have with yourself, which is just about all of us this podcast is a must. Dale and I unpack key reasons around why we speak to ourselves negatively and give guidance on easy ways in which this can be overcome. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 221 is out - Rory Thompson The Gold Coast Suns longest serving player, Rory Thompson joins me for a chat about his career and life on and off the field. Rory was one of the founding members of the club and had a great journey throughout his 11 seasons with them which was unfortunately hampered by injury in his last 4 years. We discuss the highs and lows of this period, feelings of uncertai...

Podcast 220 is out and it’s an important one. An average of 21 single father’s take their own life in Australia each week that don’t have access to their children. Sadly these numbers are a clear sign that more needs to be done to help men experiencing separation. 2 years ago Ben Jones lost everything. His relationship, his twin girls, his job, his income and love of life. Through adversity Ben tu...

Podcast 219 is out. Amanda Goff was Australia’s highest paid and most notorious female escort. Her work has given her deep insight into deeply understanding men, mens emotions and the struggles we go through . Amanda openly shares her experiences to give clarity around how men need emotional release and why we need to express ourselves with vulnerability more often. I’m sure you will enjoy this co...

Podcast 218 is out. Singer Songwriter Rich Webb joins me for a chat about the ups and downs of the music industry, surviving financially doing what you love and why at 61 his best is yet to come. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 217 is out. For anyone who may not be living in alignment and following their heart Eli’s journey will inspire you. A young man who rode life’s speed bumps trying to figure himself out, he has now broken free to become one of Australia’s best up and coming singer songwriters. Eli talks openly and honestly about his upbringing, sexuality and finding his tribe. Hope you enjoy our conversatio...

Podcast 216 is out.. If your looking for inspiration to make some subtle changes that can have huge impact in your life this conversation ticks all the boxes. Former Ironman champion, triathlete and stunt car driver Guy Andrews joins me for a chat about the highs and lows of his career, the one percenters he does on a daily basis to keep himself motivated and some incredible life lessons that we c...

Podcast 216 is out. If your looking for inspiration to make some subtle changes that can have huge impact in your life this conversation ticks all the boxes. Former Ironman champion, triathlete and stunt car driver Guy Andrews joins me for a chat about the highs and lows of his career, the one percenters he does on a daily basis to keep himself motivated and some incredible life lessons that we ca...

Podcast 215 is out. Well known author and founder of Quirky Cooking Jo Whitton and her sone Isaac join me for a chat about how he overcome severe anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder through changing his diet in his early teens. Now 21 Isaac is thriving and has a great message to share to help empower other people improve their physical and mental health simply by making some easy changes to...

Podcast 214 is out. If your a career drive man or a woman burnout is real and something to be mindful of. After 30 years working as a nurse Melissa hit the wall many times but kept bouncing back. Her drive to help others kept her going but eventually everything around her fell apart. Her story is common but through this conversation many life lessons arise which help us get back to understand our...

Podcast 213 is out. Former NRL great Gary Larson joins me for a chat about growing up in Central Queensland, his journey to the NRL and life inside and outside the game. Gary has a special passion for men and mens health in regional Australia and staying true to our roots. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 212 is out. Former sports journalist and author of the groundbreaking book Your Exceptional Life Marcus Pearce joins me for a chat about how to live vibrantly as we age and avoiding the traps commonly accepted in modern society. This conversation will empower you to be curious and possibly make some changes to help you thrive, not just survive. Available now on Spotify Podbean and iTunes -...

Podcast 210 is out. When one door closes with an open mind another always opens. Troy Gray had an average AFL career with the Sydney Swans and StKilda before moving to Adelaide and putting himself in a position where a lightbulb moment sparked an idea which changed his life. Troy has now become an inspirational filmmaker and found his purpose helping others through the series Adventure All Stars a...

Podcast 211 is out. Former Bendigo boy, VFL footballer and well known player manager Ricky Nixon joins me for a chat about growing up in the bush, his transition to the big league and moving on to looking after some of the biggest names in the game. Rick and I discuss the good and bad times along his life’s journey and what he’s doing now to help others. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation....

Podcast 209 is out. Former Qantas pilot Graham Hood joins me for a chat about why he stood strong through vaccine mandates and all things that have made him the man that he is today. A salt of the earth type, mens wellbeing advocate and mentor to many, Graham explains why he has always been driven to a higher sense of awareness, purpose and truth. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Availab...

Podcast 208 is out Hitting rock bottom sometimes happens to help us grow. Dane Muller spent a large part of his life struggling before a pivotal moment helped him switch away from a limiting mindset into taking control of his life and he hasn’t looked back. His lived experience has helped him to become passionate about further educating himself and helping others out of the boat he was once stuck...

Podcast 207 is out. Sometimes the best way to learn is the hard way. A kid from the school of hard knocks to owning his first home at 20, Marty Clay has had an incredible life. Driven by not having a great education and an unfinancial upbringing Marty knew he had to do things differently. They is lots to learn from his journey and what he does now to help others shift gears and love their life. I’...

Podcast 206 is out. In this episode we learn the benefits of taking up a self discipline practice like CrossFit with Rockhampton’s Sean O’Neill. Over the past 15 years Sean has witnessed some major transformations both personally in his own wellbeing and with his clients. Whether your unfit or not it doesn’t matter. Sean gives great evidence as to why CrossFit is achievable for every body. I’m sur...