The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 178 - Dr Alex Koefman. Mind your Brain.

Alex is a country lad from Ouse in Tasmania who’s had an inspiring journey which had led him to becoming one of the nation’s leading neurosurgeons. We discuss the brain from a scientific perspective but more importantly learn from Alex around how he looks after himself from being in a tough and demanding role to ensuring he takes care of his own wellbeing. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 177. Nant Nissen. Mind Body Mastery.

Nant and I dive deep into what is optimum health, why most of us never experience it and how we can make shifts any any age and become more connected to our greatest teacher, our bodies. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 176 - Dale Sidebottom. Play your heart out.

The forgotten art of play. We all remember what it was like but modern life takes its toll and play disappears. Dale Sidebottom is on a mission to change that. Dale and I go through life’s journey and discuss where it’s taken us now and what’s truly important to retain and maintain optimum physical and mental health, at any age. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 175 - Ben Beams. From the school of hard knocks.

Ben Beams joins me for a chat about his life and AFL career with Melbourne and the Tasmanian Devils. A true salt of the earth type, Ben and I unpack Tasmanian football and our thoughts on what needs to happen to rescue the game in the state. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind podcast.

Episode 174 - Ian Callinan. The long road to the AFL.

At the age of 28 Ian Callinan is one of the oldest men to make his AFL debut. A supremely gifted athlete Ian made the most of his opportunities season by season before finally being given a chance. A wonderful story of persistence and not giving up. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind podcast.

Episode 173- Craig Scott. The Goodwood experience.

Craig Scott is the president of the Goodwood Saints football club. In 2020 the club lost 3 of its players to suicide, one of them being a well known ex AFL footballer. Craig and I discuss how the club has bounced and learnt from this experience to take a proactive approach to club member and supporter welfare and wellbeing.. If you are involved in a club or sporting group I recommend listening to this conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 172 - Mitch Cook. Wellbeing matters at Mackay Cutters.

Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook and I explore the importance of helping people involved with their club club build capacity, feel safe, supported and thrive. Mitch shares his own journey where he faced challenges in his childhood and utilised his strength to build a career path which he loves and thrives. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 171 - Kendall Whyte. Beyond the Blue.

The Blue Tree project began sadly after founder Kendall Whyte’s brother took his life in 2018. Kendall wanted to raise awareness around the lack of support for those in need. There are now almost 800 blue trees scattered throughout Australia and there is many more to come. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 170 - Gus Worland. Unlearn what you’ve learned.

Gotcha4life founder and well known media personality Gus Worland joins me for a deep dive about mens wellbeing, where we are at and where we are heading. We both agree that we are at a pivotal moment in time to create change where men can break free, prosper and thrive. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 169 - Patrick Bines. A 22 year old who’s creating change..

A highly talented sportsman, Patrick Bines.potentially had the world at his feet. In 2019 a freak injury changed that. Almost 20 operations later he got to a point of despair and through chronic pain wanted to take his life. Now he has turned everything around and is determined to help others needing support when it’s needed most. An empowering and inspirational conversation with a unique and mature young man. Available now on Podbean Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.