The Outback Mind Podcast

Epidode 31 - Sound Healer Rufus Rogey on finding his true source of happiness.

The Beatles said “Money can’t buy you love”. They forgot to mention that it also can’t buy you happiness. Rufus Rogey traveled many roller coaster rides on his pursuit to find happiness before realising that it’s the simple things in life and true connection to the inner joy we have within us all is where happiness truly lives. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 30 - Craig Allen on Bi Polar disorder, drug addiction and recovery.

Canberra man Craig Allen shares his mental health journey which began with social anxiety, depression and led to to chronic addiction and inevitably prison. Craig vulnerability shares how he turned his life around and is now helping others change theirs for the better. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 29 - Paramedic Mick Stuth on the power of self healing for mental health.

Frontline workers do it tough and have to endure a lot which can have huge ramifications on their mental wellbeing. Mick Stuth is a Paramedic from regional Queensland who experienced the highs and lows of his job and hit a stage of burnout which saw his body showing signs. Fortunately for him he took charge, healed himself and has never looked back. Please take a moment to listen to Mick’s journey and his passion now for helping others.

Episode 28 - Part 1 - The inspirational journey of Anderson Moquiuti.

Your never going to walk again. Those were the words Anderson Moquiuti heard lying paralysed in a Gold Coast Hospital bed. From fighting hard to lift one finger Ando fought hard to reclaim his life, love every day of it and become one of the nation’s best ultra runners. There are many gifts that Ando shares in our conversation we all can take something from. Please listen in. Part 2 coming soon.

Episode 27 - Rod Galbraith on breathing, yoga and meditation for better mental health

After experiencing major anxiety caused from his job, Rod discovered the power of breath work, yoga and meditation which transformed his life. Now he is one of Australia’s best and most loved teachers and teacher trainers. I’m sure you will pick up lots of tips and tricks from this conversation.

Episode 26 - Farmer & former AFL player John Sudoltz shares his mental health story.

75 year old Wimmera Mallee farmer, former Beyond Blue Ambassador and AFL player John Sudoltz shares his heartfelt story of survival from severe mental health challenges and the trials and tribulations of living in a rural community. John talks in detail of how confusion through his football career may have led to his mood swings and bouts of depression. Please, If you or someone you know may be experiencing similar problems please seek support. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 25 - Singer Songwriter Timothy Wolf shares his mental health journey and how his music is helping heal others.

A young man from the Traralgon region, Timothy Wolf is going places. At the age of 27, with a beautiful voice and words to match Tim spent four years between the ages of 20 - 24 with some significant mental health challenges. Here he shares how music and creativity pulled him through. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 24 - Mark McLaurin - Smith shares his Superfood journey and the untold gift of imagination.

Green Nutritionals founder Mark McLaurin - Smith joins me to discuss the trials and tribulations of growing up in the bush and the powerful life experiences he endured which took him to becoming a provider of the worlds most potent superfoods. This is a long conversation, around 90 minutes so please take your time to listen into to Mark’s wisdom. Also available on Spotify and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 23 - Jebediah frontman Bob Evans on the power of music for mental health.

Well known singer songwriter Bob Evans (aka Kevin Mitchell) from much loved Aussie band Jebidiah joins me for a chat about the power that music has to shift our emotions, overcoming issues faced through COVID and his wonderful new album TomorrowLand. Please take a moment to listen to his tremendous wisdom and experience I’m sure we can all relate to.

Episode 22 - Matthew Bate on life inside the AFL, sleeping pills and getting back to nature.

Former AFL player Matthew Bate joins me for some deep insight into life as a professional footballer, the trials and tribulations that go with it and what he learnt from his broken body and how he now thrives. Matt and I dive deep into ways all of us can live better lives through tapping into the intuitive knowledge we all have within us. Hope you enjoy our conversation.