The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 36 - Subiaco Footballer Lachlan Delehunty discusses player mental health & raising self awareness

From growing up in a small country town of 1000 people in rural Victoria to playing State Football for Western Australia and winning a Sandover Medal, Lachlan Delehunty has seen the highs and lows of sport. Losing a teammate to suicide had tremendous impact on his and others lives. Lachlan and I discuss how he and his club managed their way through and how it’s strengthened his club and created a new culture and such a supportive environment that every club can learn from. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Epidode 35 - Part 2 - The inspirational journey of Anderson Moquiuti.

In part 2 of my conversation with Ando we discuss how to maintain a positive mindset, whether that be for running or in every day life. We also talk in detail about nutrition, recovery and the importance of being kind to ourselves rather than being competitive. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 34 - Former Lawyer Paul Pitsares on quitting his job and finding an Open Mind.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the life your in, do something that your passionate about and live your dream? Paul Pitsares suffered some major mental health challenges as a consequence of his job. 5 years ago he realised that he wanted to change his life so he fronted up and established The Open Mind Institute, an organisation that helps others transform from being every day humans to extraordinary ones. Throughout our conversation Paul and I discuss many ways to improve awareness and tap into our higher self. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 33 - From Trauma to Healer . Tim Lassig’s life changing journey..

Many of us grow up confused by things that happened in our upbringing which take us on a path of self destruction. For more than 30 years Tim Lassig road a roller coaster ride of chronic drug use, negative emotions and lack of self worth before a life changing moment at the age of 48 which transformed his life. Now through his experience he is sharing his vibration with others and has discovered his true purpose. This is a open and honest conversation I’m sure people from all ages and lifestyles will enjoy and learn from Tim’s experience.

Episode 32 - Bikes over Booze - The inspiring story of Peter Both.

Life’s not always a smooth ride. Peter Both went through a rough upbringing that very few heard or saw. Deep down there was emotional trauma that for many years was masked by chronic alcohol and drug use. After becoming a drug and alcohol practitioner in his 40’s and still continuing to drink heavily on weekends It took some courageous days life changing decisions which saw Peter quit the booze and turn to cycling which has completely transformed his life. There are many lessons we can all learn here. Hope you enjoy our conversation .

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.