The Outback Mind Podcast

When life gets hard it's easy to fall into a negative mindset and not look after ourselves. But what if having greater self awareness can teach us that the struggle that we face may be really trying to wake us up ?  Craig Harper is one of Australia's leading all round wellbeing experts who is currently undertaking a PHD in psychology. Craig has a passion for exploring the depths of metacognition, the higher order mental process of thinking about your own thinking and being aware of how you learn and process information.  In this podcast we explore Craig's own life journey and how by having a curious mindset has helped him grow and develop throughout each decade of his life.  We are sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available now on YouTube Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast 327 is out ! Troy Mansell is a co-founder of Benny Button, an organisation created by two passionate men that want to shape a better world with workplace wellbeing initiatives that change lives.  In this podcast we dive deep into the upcoming changes in the world of employment, the traps that many people fall into when uncertainty arrives and some of the practical ways to become emergent in times of emergency.  This episode is a great conversation for employers and employees alike.  Watch here on Youtube https://youtu.be/3I-ONtrc_gA?si=hn27Ai0JFxdDG7eH or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean - The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Motherhood is more than a juggling act.  Larissa Anderson was once a young lady that pushed herself to her limits. A high achiever at an early age, she began coaching others in her teens before reaching her goal of playing Basketball at its highest level in Australia. She later had children and began to understand the challenges of being a Mum, working, and continuing to play and coach on the National stage.  Larissa later reached her dream of helping coach an Australian team before she realised she could no longer find balance and combine the two, eventually giving her dream away.  In this episode Larissa shares her story of sacrifice, the spiral to burnout and what led her to find her passion in developing The True You Project to help others live the life they are truly here for.  We are sure you will enjoy this conversation. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast 325 is out ! You may have had a great education, you may not have had a great education at all. But almost certainly you we’rnt educated on how to avoid burnout. George Azzam copped more than his fair share as a young man. Born in Australia to migrant parents he had high expectations upon him. He did all the right things. Got into a good job and climbed the ladder only to hit the wall hard, lose his marriage goy a redundancy all in a short period of time. He didn’t see the signs, no one taught him to. George was burnt out in his early 30’s from what he thought was right. In this podcast George shares his story and what he is now passionate about maintaining balance in his life and helping others to do the same. I am sure you will take a lot away from this conversation. Watch on Youtube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast Episode 324 is out.  This is a short observation of a recent experience in the dream state which has a strong correlation with fear and how to move through it. This may be helpful to others going through challenging situations in everyday life.  Available now on Youtube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast 323 is out !  Like a lot of young Australian Men, Nick Gene was introduced to Alcohol too early. What seemingly starts off as innocent fun often leads to serious addiction, an addiction that's often hidden in our society. Nick new he liked Alcohol a bit too much and before he knew it he began a 30 year battle of relying on Alcohol daily to get by.  He held down jobs, became a Father and did all the normal things but underneath his true emotions were being masked and kept at bay. In his mid 40's Nick hit rock bottom. He then took the brave step to change his life. 6 years later he is now doing great things to help others to take control of their lives.  We are sure you will enjoy this conversation. Please share with others whom you feel it may help. Watch now on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/bEMraBZFy9s?si=MGYIFOQwFM3KvE_I or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean - The Outback mind Podcast !  

Podcast 322 is out ! Who are our best male leaders and do they lead for the right reasons ? In this episode we explore key men, past and present that have played influential roles in sport, politics and in everyday life, the impact they have and if they made a real difference. It’s thought provoking and dives deep into how those at the top that have impact to shape better futures and create change. We are sure you will enjoy this conversation. Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !

Podcast Episode 321 is out !  Trevor Hendy is back for his 5th Outback Mind Podcast and it another powerful one !  In this episode we explore everything from wellbeing, inside the AFL, unhealthy habits, poor decision making and the key things that help us to get better at life.  Amongst other things Trev is currently doing some great work with Collingwood Football Club. You can rlearn more at trevorhendy.com  We are sure you will get a lot from this conversation. Watch here on YouTube https://youtu.be/NvIulGrcdV4?si=_eQ4MWOl3R_yOs2p or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast Episode 320 is out ! In a world stimulated by consumption it's become uncommon to pause and give our bodies and minds a break. Perhaps it's time to take a step back and reconnect with practices which have served humans well for 1000's of years..  In this episode we welcome Achintya from Secret States, an organisation he established to renormalise the practice of fasting by giving people easily understood practices, tools and techniques to fast successfully to maintain optimal health, vitality and wellbeing.  We explore some of the hidden benefits that come from giving our digestive system a break and how it brings balance back to the body, clarity to the mind and greater spiritual alignment.  For more information on Secret States please visit their website www.secretstates.com We are sure you will enjoy this conversation.  Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean - The Outback Mind Podcast !  

Podcast Episode 319 is out. Glenn Manton has had more than his fair share of knock backs. From almost losing his arm and being told he will never use it again, recovering and getting drafted into the AFL only to then be told he wasn’t good enough, then turning things around and creating a successful football and professional career. In this podcast Glenn openly shares many of the challenges he has faced and how he found his life’s purpose in serving others. This is a great conversation we are sure you will enjoy. Watch the full episode here on YouTube https://youtu.be/TbRYj0xxcTA?si=t3kQ01JtSgnCD0n2 or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast !