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.

Episode 158 - James Grima. My story of stubbornness, suicide & success

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.

Episode 157 - Steve Mazabow. The healing power of sound.

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

Episode 156 - Max Bailey. Hawks, highlights & hardships.

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.

Episode 156 - Max Bailey. Power and Force.

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.

Episode 155 - Andrew Englisch. Extreme ways.

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.