The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 154 - Dr Lyn McCormack. Understanding emotional eating.

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.

Episode 153 - Joel Tunstall. Leadership from the trenches.

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.

Episode 152 - Aiden Blizzard. Anxiety, uncertainty & elite sport.

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.

Episode 151 - Matthew Stokes. Life beyond football.

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

Episode 150 - Helen Shanahan. Overcoming low self worth with music.

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

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.