The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 46 - Recoved Alcoholic Dean Beattie on the moments that changed his life.

For anyone looking to change negative lifestyle behaviours for more positive ones you may take something away from this. Dean speaks openly about his addiction, masking it and how he has refrained from drugs and drinking for over 20 years. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 45 - Olympian Steve Fairless on the highs and lows of cycling.

World champion and Olympian Steve Fairless talks openly about his career and the mental health challenges of performing at a high level. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 44 - Meditation expert Steve Griifith teaches us how to manage stress, tension and anxiety.

This is a powerful conversation about managing the human nervous system. Steve provides excellent knowledge and understanding of how we can regulate our mental wellbeing better.

Episode 43 - Brock McLean shares his mental health journey.

Former AFL Player Brock McLean talks openly about the struggle he faced as a professional athlete, his diagnosis of bipolar disorder and what he is doing now to live a better life. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 42 - Sleep specialist Daniel Ebbert explains why we dont sleep well and how to do it better.

This is a must listen episode if you want to improve your sleep and general overall wellbeing.

Episode 41 = Scott Watters shares his AFL journey, some mental health tips and passion to be a life changer.

Former AFL player & coach Scott Watters talks passionately about his football journey, and what inspired him to be one of the nations leaders of wellbeing education for young Australians. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 40 - Indigenous Boxing Champion Jamie Marloo Thomas teaches us about racism, purpose and the power of nature.

From humble beginnings in Orbost to becoming a 2 time Australian title holder, Jamie Marloo Thomas has an incredible journey. This conversation teaches us that status is impermanent and how getting back to the simple things in life which are the real cause of happiness. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 39 - Elite Mooroopna cyclist Liam Edwards turns disability into possability.

One of Victoria’s most gifted and talented cyclists, Liam Edwards had the world at his feet. Then in October 2019 on a country road a serious motor vehicle accident saw him lose 4 fingers from his right hand. Not knowing if he would ever ride again Liam too a positive approach and set his sights on working towards the upcoming National paracycling championships which he not only participated in but won. Now Liam is back competing at open level and again is achieving amazing things. I believe everyone can learn something from Liam and his inspiring journey about the functional power of a positive mind. Please enjoy our conversation.

Episode 38 - Bodybuilder & Cancer survivor Jake Obrien on overcoming trauma and reclaiming his life.

When life knocks you down you can stay down or keep getting back up again. Jake O’Brien is a young man who has been knocked down more than most. Here Jake shares his journey from going through a troubled upbringing, surviving a major accident, getting cancer and coming out the other side. With respect to any minors listening there is colourful language used throughout our conversation.

Episode 37 - Aboriginal man Graham Toomey teaches us about this culture.

We all walk on this land and take our days for granted yet we never really contemplate the spirit and connection that Aboriginal Australians have and what they have been through to be living in modern society today. In this podcast, Graham shares deeply the confusion he experienced growing up in two cultures, the trauma that came from it and the pivotal moment which helped transform his life. This and all Outback Mind podcasts are done with respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their elders past present and future. Hope you enjoy our conversation.