Episodes
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Episode 158 - James Grima. My story of stubbornness, suicide & success
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
On the outside James Grima appeared to be doing well. A string of successful businesses, financial security and a functional family life. But below the surface he was struggling. Riddled with uncontrollable emotions and fear of speaking up James attempted to take his own life 3 times in 2006. He slowly then began to seek help and over a two year period made steps to rebuild his life. He has since found his passion to support men not get to the same stage he once had by creating an online community to help others. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify. Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Episode 157 - Steve Mazabow. The healing power of sound.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
We have so much potential to self heal. Steve Mazabow was once a stressed out businessman who lost touch with his health. From an upbringing in South Africa Steve experienced a lot of trauma which he was unable to let go of after moving to Australia. Following separation from his wife Steve began to explore ways to look after himself better. He discovered the power of healing through sound which changed his life. He now lives his passion through his organisations Heartsound Music and Gongdwana. He is genuinely is passionate about helping others take control of their lives. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on iTunes and Podbean - The Outback Mind Podcast
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Episode 156 - Max Bailey. Hawks, highlights & hardships.
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Hawthorn premiership player and former Narembeen boy Max Bailey joins me for a chat about his life growing up on a farm, losing his Dad at an early age and transitioning into his AFL career where he was riddled with injury before finally stabilising and finishing his last game with a premiership medal in 2013. Max then moved into coaching, had a break doing life changing work in Tanzania before moving on to becoming the senior coach of the Box Hill Hawks then out of the system all together. This inspiring conversation will help you realise that life can be a gift if we choose to work with it rather than against it - power vs force. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Episode 156 - Max Bailey. Power and Force.
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Hawthorn premiership player and former Narembeen boy Max Bailey joins me for a chat about his life growing up on a farm, losing his Dad at an early age and transitioning into his AFL career where he was riddled with injury before finally stabilising and finishing his last game with a premiership medal in 2013. Max then moved into coaching, had a break doing life changing work in Tanzania before moving on to becoming the senior coach of the Box Hill Hawks then out of the system all together. This inspiring conversation will help you realise that life can be a gift if we choose to work with it rather than against it - power vs force. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Episode 155 - Andrew Englisch. Extreme ways.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
If your looking for motivation to change your life this is it. At age 44 Andrew was overweight, burnt out and depressed. Through a stressful work life he lost touch with his wellbeing and hit rock bottom. An adventurer at heart he began chipping away to improve his wellbeing then at age 50 started his own filmmaking business and has never looked back. Andrew recently became the first person to wing foil across Bass Straight and he’s not stopping there. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind podcast.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Episode 154 - Dr Lyn McCormack. Understanding emotional eating.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Many of us eat because of habit and not being emotionally aware. Dr Lyn McCormack gives us great insight into the triggers around this and strategy on how to self regulate and use our minds more intentionally. Dr Lyn has her own lived experience with emotional eating and is passionate about helping others create new pathways for change. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Episode 153 - Joel Tunstall. Leadership from the trenches.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Could you work five and a half months for 17 hours a day without getting a break? Former Australian Army Major Joel Tunstall joins me for a chat about his military career and what it takes to be a leader in challenging environments. Joel gives great insight into the highs and lows of military life and transitioning on post career. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Episode 152 - Aiden Blizzard. Anxiety, uncertainty & elite sport.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Former professional cricketer Aiden Blizzard joins me for a chat about country life growing up in Shepparton and his transition to elite sport. Aiden openly shared the challenges he had with uncertainty and the surrounding anxiety that goes with being on edge as and athlete. Aiden’s career was filled with ups and downs which he managed well and is now enjoying a much needed break. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Episode 151 - Matthew Stokes. Life beyond football.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Former NT boy, Geelong and Essendon player Matthew Stokes joins me for a chat about his culture, career and beyond. Matthew was successful in playing in two AFL premiership and has a passion for giving back and helping others thrive. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Episode 150 - Helen Shanahan. Overcoming low self worth with music.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
For anyone battling with finding your purpose please listen to this. Helen Shanahan has become an acclaimed singer/songwriter but it never came without its challenges. She thought of giving up many times and doubted herself to simply learn to play guitar. Through the encouragement of her father she pushed through, started to gain some belief and has since released two albums and is not stopping there. Helen is an amazing artist with a wonderful gift. I’m sure her journey will inspire you to dive deep into yours. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast