The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 168 - Brett Geappen. Tassie football 2000 and beyond.

Former Tasmanian Devils co Captain Brett Geappen joins me for a chat about his career as a player and coach and some of the observations he’s made over the past two decades in Tasmanian football. Brett and I dive deep into personal tragedy and the loss of a player who took his life after just 35 days of being appointed Clarence coach. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind podcast.

Episode 167 - Greg Robinson. Mental Health matters at Sale City FC.

Greg Robinson is the President of the Sale City Football Club. The club has experienced numerous suicides of players and people involved with the club over the past two decades. Greg shares this journey, how it personally challenged him and what he and Sale City are doing now to facilitate awareness and change. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Podbean, Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind podcast.

Episode 166 - A Deep Dive with Darren Flanagan.

Former Geelong and StKilda ruckman Darren Flanagan joins me for a chat about his career on and off the field, life growing up in the country and the importance of community for mental wellbeing. Darren is now doing wonderful things helping junior players be their best, a career which he loves and is passionate about. Available now on Spotify,Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 165 - Jason Taylor. My goals & transforming Melbourne FC.

An ultimate story of staying true to yourself, following your dream and not giving up. Jason Taylor was your average knock about young man from Victoria who played a bit of footy and got an apprenticeship. Deep down he had a love of football and wanted to be more involved. Through hard work he got an opportunity as a recruiter and 18 years later became an integral part in helping Melbourne win their first AFL premiership in over 50 years. This is an inspiring conversation that will help you see the power of determination and paving way to create your dream. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 164 - Ronnie from Agnes. Question everything.

With all the chaos in the world is it right to follow or be brave enough to ask questions? Ronnie and I take a look into the current systems in which we trust but are they really relevant? Ronnie shares some heart felt insight into his upbringing which has broadened his awareness to question everything. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes = The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 163 - Jim Wilson. Honesty & being true to yourself.

Well known sports presenter Jim Wilson joins me for a chat about his journey and life inside and outside the media. Jim openly shares some struggles he’s faced along the way losing his son and sister to cancer. Jim is now doing wonderful things in a role he loves with 2GB Sydney. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 162 - Archie Thompson. The real me.

Former Socceroo and Melbourne Victory player Archie Thompson joins me for a deep dive into all things life on and off the pitch. Archie shares some of the important lessons he has learnt in life and transformations post his career. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 161 - Farren Ray. Healthy combos - footy, food & meditation.

Former professional AFL player Farren Ray joins me for a chat about his career, coming in to the system and playing over 200 games, including 3 losing Grand Finals. Farren is now doing wonderful things to educate and encourage people to eat healthy through a business he created with his fiancée, Curiously Cauli. Food set to take Australia by storm. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 160 - Dean Frenkel. Talking natures language.

The power of a humans voice for connection and mental wellbeing is largely unexplored and underestimated. Dean Frenkel is one of Australia’s, if not the world’s leadering voice coaches. Dean helps people tap into their innate wisdom and higher ways of being that come with training some the bodies smallest and yet most powerful muscles. Everyone’s mental health can improve through proper voice training. This is without doubt one of the most important conversations I’ve had with another human being. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 159 - Adam Williamson. Farming finance & freedom.

Adam William is a father of 2 young boys from the Scone region who has been involved in the agricultural industry almost all his life. Adam has seen many highs and lows in his journey and sadly lost his own father to suicide in 2018. Adam and I discuss many ways in which men in rural communities can embrace our wellbeing to help us to become more self aware and reduce this risk of mental health issues, physical challenges and disease. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.