The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 76 - Relationship expert Brett Jones on how to understand yourself and become a bulletproof partner.

Not many of us know the secrets to a successful relationship. 60% of marriages end in divorce and many more fail that don’t make it this far. Brett helps us to understand ourselves a little bit more deeply though this conversation I’m sure we all can take something away from. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 75 - John Toomey on creating wiser ways at work.

John Toomey is the Global Chair of the Workplace Wellbeing Institute as part of the Global Wellness Institute. John was formally educated in Physical Education, has been a leader in the Workplace Wellbeing space for decades. His first workplace seminar was 1983, and since has delivered over 300 presentations to diverse workforces across the globe. During the 80’s and 90’s he took several sideways steps, serving 7 AFL Clubs in High Performance roles, and studying new areas of Wellness he discovered through Yoga and other Easter Philosophies. He explored many paths, always seeking a deeper understanding of life and the things that support human beings to thrive, be well and find happiness. He has written over 500 thought provoking articles and has been published widely in The Huffington Post, Melbourne Newspapers, Thrive Global and Chopra Global. We talk deeply around smarter ways to work which can have tremendous benefits for our overall wellbeing. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 74 - Dr Ivan Zwart on how meditation saved his life.

From an excellent upbringing in Hobart Ivan Zwart headed off to Uni and into corporate world thinking life would be great. Little did he know that stress, anxiety and depression would accumulate leading to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and subsequently a suicide attempt. Thankfully Ivan survived and began to get to know himself again and reclaim his life through heart based meditation. Ivan is now helping others to find happiness through his organisation Happy Ground. If you would like to listen to a conversation to help empower you to turn your life around this is it. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 73 - Gary Buckenara speaks about depression post his AFL career.

Four time Hawthorn premiership player, team of the century and hall of fame member Gary Buckenara talks openly about the depression he experienced after his AFL career and the moments he contemplated taking his life after a coaching stint with the Sydney Swans. Through seeking support Gary has turned his life around and is doing what he can to raise awareness and support others. This podcast is available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 72 - Michael Rischitelli shares his AFL journey.

Former Brisbane Lion and Gold Coast Sun Michael Rischitelli talks up through his career, the hard work involved to make the grade and becoming a professional athlete and how mental health awareness has improved inside the AFL. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 71 - Lachie Samuel on FIFO work and healthfully overcoming personal trauma.

For a 30 year old Lachie Samuel has lived an interesting life. A young man raised in New Zealand Lachie experienced some significant childhood traumas which inevitably led to poor lifestyle behaviours. Thinking money would fix things Lachie began mining work only to realise that he felt empty inside and his behaviours weren’t changing. Lachie is now doing some amazing things to help support and educate FIFO workers and organisations to be more self aware around the traps that go with working away from home and how to be more conscious inside and outside of the workplace. This podcast is available via Spotify and iTunes, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 70 - Reaching your full potential with Nicholas De Castella.

From representing Australia 4 times as a young man, running a 2.15 hour marathon and being the younger brother of famous runner Robert De Castella Nic made a life changing decision in his late 20’s to explore higher ways to reach human potential. In this fascinating discussion Nic and I tap into insight around improving emotional literacy through various methods which support wellbeing and help us thrive. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available via Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 69 - Beyond AFL - The fall and rise of Rod Owen.

We look at a man’s behaviour and quickly judge him, yet we rarely sense that it’s often masking something much deeper. Former StKilda, Melbourne & Brisbane footballer Rod Owen covered up deep trauma from his youth no one knew about. After self destructing for almost 40 years a suicide attempt in 2018 finally woke Rod up before entering rehabilitation and changing his life. Please be aware this is a sensitive conversation which touches on the impact of pedophilia. Available via Spotify and iTunes = Tge Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 68 - Changing the brand of man with Sean Coffin.

Male suicide, violence and domestic violence are more prevalent than ever before. Founder of The Modern Bloke Sean Coffin is changing the way we see self harm, harm to other men or our partners. This an insightful conversation I’m sure you will enjoy. Available via Spotify and iTunes - Tge Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 67 = Lachlan Stuart on shifting men's emotional intelligence.

Former professional athlete and founder of The Man That Can Project and I go deep into men’s wellbeing, our poor lifestyle behaviours and how we can create better ones. Lachie is a highly regarded men’s health coach and shares some good advice on how he changed his own journey and is now living a much better life. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast