The Outback Mind Podcast

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...

Podcast 205 is out. Former Hawthorn and West Coast AFL player Xavier Ellis joins me for a chat about life growing up in the bush, the ups and downs of his AFL journey and life after football. X shares some great insight into life as a player, the people who influenced him the most and those who’ve had a positive impact on his life. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and...

Podcast 204 is out. This is a raw conversation with a guy who has been through the rigours of life that’s come out the other side a better person. Having another man die in his arms was the unfortunate wake up call Corey needed to shift his purpose and create a life in service to helping others become more emotionally aware, and he’s doing a great job at it ! Corey is the founder of Big Emotions A...

Podcast 203 is out. This is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve encountered which helps remind us why every human being, particularly men need to learn to remember to love themselves. Paul gives great evidence on how this can be done and how he overcome rejection to finally return to loving himself again. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes -...

“Please don’t let me be the one who finds you “ a call that no wife should ever make to their husband she feared was going to take his life. Roger Eichler was a hard working regional NSW policeman. He was dedicated and committed to serving and protecting the communities in which he worked. But in this job you don’t switch off, your on duty almost all of the time. Roger experienced many battles in...

Podcast 201 is out. A busy businessman, Brendan Torazzi felt he needed a shift in his life to find balance. After years in the party scene he discovered meditation which has been an anchor in his life for almost 20 years and helped his business thrive. Brendan shares the tools he’s used over his journey which have kept him physically and mentally well. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on...

Podcast 200 is out. In this special 200th edition Trev returns for a chat about some of the true gifts of life we often ignore that we all have the power to access when we embrace the tools to do so. The Outback Mind Foundation is grateful for all the wonderful guests whom have generously shared their time and wisdom to support mens mental health throughout regional Australia. I’m sure you will en...

Podcast 199 is out. This is a very deep and powerful conversation around the importance of getting back to the foundational fluency of being a man and finding purpose in this lifetime. Jason and I explore many practical ways to enhance our wellbeing and find that magic formula that works for you. I’m sure you will enjoy this discussion. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 198 is out. Well known sports identity and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Peter Larkins joins me for a chat about his career as an athlete, involvement with Australian Rules Football and his passion for keeping people well. Dr Larkins shares insight of his time working closely with high level AFL players and the challenges faced both on and off the field. We also dive deep into ways we can all liv...

Podcast 197 is out. James Greenshields was a former high ranking soldier in the Australian Army whom experienced major anxiety, depression and subsequent PTSD from his time in service. James and I discuss his journey, the trauma that came from it, almost losing his life, his wife and his identity. We take a proactive look at ways in which men can move through blockages and grow from our past exper...

Podcast 196 is out. Dean Frenkel returns for a deep dive into ways we can use our voice and vibrational frequency to release tension, reduce stress and improve our wellbeing. Dean and I discuss practical ways to do this and demonstrate harmonics which are accessible to all. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Podbean Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 195 is out. If you are looking for inspiration to break bad habits and create good ones this is it. AJ experienced a rough upbringing in regional Queensland. He got caught up iwith the wrong crowd, felt neglected and almost took his life, a problem far too common with young men. Through dedication and an understanding that there has to be a better way to live he started exploring how to ge...

Podcast 194 is out and it’s another a ripper! Legendary Australian band Spiderbait singer songwriter Kram joins me for an incredible chat about his upbringing in Finley and the great things about being raised in the country. We discuss a deep decision he made at age 16 which transformed his life and has led him to becoming an inspiring musician and advocate for mens mental health. Kram and I talk...

Podcast 193 is out. Former NRL great Darius Boyd joins me for a chat about the highs and lows of his career and what he does now to keep himself well. Darius shares his journey and the challenges he faced hitting rock bottom and the proactive approach he took to become well. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 192 is out. At the age of 64 Jost Sauer is thriving. One of Australia’s, if not the worlds healthiest people, Jost shares some incredible wisdom throughout this conversation on how to to gain and maintain good health which he explains in simply, and helps us understand and find the true potential we have within us all. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Please share it with others....

Former Australian Cricket Captain Kim Hughes joins me for a chat about his career and life long battle with alcohol. Following a line in the sand conversation with his son and a couple of close friends, Kim bravely chose to stop drinking around 18 months ago and has transformed his life. At the age of 68 he is now playing life with a straight bat and is not looking back. Hope you enjoy our convers...

Podcast 190 is out. Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley joins me for a chat about his journey so far. From a knockabout lad in Fremantle Kav went to India with his mother in his early teens which transformed his life, took him on a spiritual path and laid the foundation for his amazing songwriting and music career . This is an inspirational conversation I’m sure you will enjoy. Available on Podbean,...

Episode 189 is out. Ash Bennalack shares his inspirational journey through poor health as a young man, into bodybuilding, back to poor health again then finding his passion through cycling and creating the wonderful Cycle Well network. Ash is doing great things helping men change their lives. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Pod...