The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 149 - Dale Morris. The secret is not giving up.

When faced with rejection many of us react with negativity. Dale Morris got multiple knock backs in his quest to live his dream of becoming an AFL player. Finally in 2004 he got his chance as a mature age player and never looked back. Whether you are a footballer or an average human that quite hasn’t reached your true potential, Dale’s journey will give you hope that you can achieve anything you set out to do. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 148 - Mark Occhilupo. Booze, battles & surfing life.

Former world champion surfer Mark Occhilupo joins me for a chat about life on and off the professional tour, his battle with alcohol and what he does now to keep himself well. Mark is on a new journey in his mid 50’s with a groundbreaking new venture, surf lakes bringing the joy of surfing away from the ocean and into the lives of people throughout the world. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 147 - Luke Brennan. Reforming my identity.

Life can take many twists and turns, it’s how we respond that makes all the difference. Former Hawthorn and Sydney Swans player Luke Brennan and I both hail from the same western Victorian town which he shares many fond memories. Luke and I discuss his journey, the challenges that came from being a high draft pick and how his life changed post career to lead him into and unexpected role doing his bit to improve our natural environment. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 146 - Lance Picioane. Modern mental health matters.

Former Adelaide, Hawthorn & North Melbourne footballer Lance Picioane take a dive into his journey through the AFL system and coming out the other side which led to mental health challenges, taking a proactive approach and coming out the other side. In 2013 Lance began the Love Me Love You foundation which has evolved to deliver outstanding awareness programs throughout Victoria and beyond. Lance and I talk in detail around proactive ways we can manage our mental wellbeing. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 145 - Dean Wallis. Bombers, Biffo & Country Life.

From playing his first AFL game at age 17, a defining moment in 1992 with Kevin Sheedy, and struggling to transition into modern life after more than 25 years in the system, Dean Wallis has remained a salt of the earth type, staying true to his country roots and he wouldn’t change a thing. Dean shares his journey, the highs and lows and some of the battles he faced on and off the field. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 144 - Nick Sutherland. Becoming Mynd Fit.

It’s one thing to have a healthy body, it’s another to have a healthy mind. Nick Sutherland is the founder of the well known personal transformation business Mynd Fit. Nick has been helping people change their thought patterns, belief systems and the way they see themselves for more than a decade with outstanding results. In this podcast Nick and I explore how current systems may be failing and how a new approach to exploring the way our minds work may be more optimal. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 143 - Tamir Berkman. Healthfully navigating seperation & divorce.

Almost all of us may have, or at some stage will experience separation or divorce from our partners, Tamir Beckman, AKA the Divorce Cowboy went through his own traumatic experience which resulted in reliance on drugs and alcohol before getting help and navigating his way through. Now Tamir is doing wonderful things to help support other men successfully manage their way out of a relationship and in to a new live. Please check out his website - www.divorcecowboy.com.au Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 142 - Brett Peake. Freedom, Farming & Footy.

Former Fremantle & StKilda footballer Brett Peake and I talk about his career from being a plumber, then becoming a professional footballer and returning to mainstream life. Brett is now enjoying living simply, surfing, farming and fishing and loving every minute. I’m sure you will enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 141 - Rachel Hinds. Self awareness & suicide matters.

In this episode I chat with Top Blokes Foundation Queensland state manager Rachel Hinds about how she became passionate about helping young men and the wonderful work she and her organisation are doing to build awareness in southern Queensland schools and communities. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 140 - Jason Muldoon - Inside Country Football.

Jason Muldoon is the Regional Manager for AFL Wimmera Mallee. Through this discussion Jason and I discuss club structure In communities, how mental health is going and being managed, and the impact of COVID over the past 2 years which is bringing excitement to the season ahead. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.