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.

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.