The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 21 - Matt DeGruchy on how we can all take positives out of negatives

Your going to lose your vision and become blind. These are the words Matt Degruchy was told as a 9 year old boy. After years of uncertainty and bullying at School he hit 150kg as an 18 year old and was struggling big time. Now 6 years on and with only 6% of his sight left on a good day he is inspiring others and changing lives. Please take a moment and listen into Matt’s incredible journey.

Episode 20 - Richard Osborne on Fitzroy, overcoming his mental health challenges and learning to thrive again.

Former AFL Legend Richard Osborne joins me for a deep chat about life as a footballer and the highs and lows of life on and off the footy field. Richard and I discuss his own mental health journey and what he is now doing to help inspire and educate others. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 19 - Tommy Herschel on binge drinking and rewriting mens law.

At the age of 35 Tommy hit the wall. After over a couple of decades of masking trauma formed in his youth through drinking he made a right turn and redirected his life. Now he’s helping others Find their Feet and changing lives. Please take a moment to listen to Tommy’s story and enjoy this conversation.

Episode 18 - RUOK Board Director Greame Cowman on managing mental health in modern times.

Graeme and I go deep into all things mental health and share our own experiences to help others build resilience and improve our wellbeing in modern life. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Also available on Spotify and iTunes.

Episode 17 = Robbie Klitzing on outback loneliness, male suicide and mental health in rural communities.

Well known radio announcer Robbie Klitzing and I dive deep into how living remotely can be hard on our mental health and what he learnt from his experience living and working in regional WA. Robbie has an enlightening story of how he moved out of a career that wasn’t inspiring him and worked towards his dream which led him to find the love of his life. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 16 - Tim Thomas on quitting 9-5 and living his dream life.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit your job and do something that you love? Tim Thomas { aka Tim Tom ) is one man who did just that. From a physiotherapist he had a strong yearning from the age of 7 to use the power of music to transform people’s lives. Hope you enjoy my conversation with Tim.

Episode 15 - Singer Pete Murray shares his mental health journey and how he found his place

Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Pete Murray joins me to discuss his own mental health journey and how he got out of depression and is living his dream. A beautiful conversation I hope will inspire you to live yours.

Episode 14 - Scott Mathais on the link between Gut and Mental Health

After a near death experience caused by reflux and poor gut health Scott Mathias went on a journey to seek out the truth on why he was so sick and how he could heal himself. Scott has since become an author or 4 books and a leading integrative nutritionist. Hope you enjoy my conversation with him as he shares his fascinating journey to improve his own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Episode 13 - Change maker Tom Cronin on how stillness transformed his life.

Tom Cronin shares his fascinating story on being swept up in corporate world which led him into drugs, partying and eventually the psych ward. This led him to become deeply depressed and almost taking his life. At 53 Tom is now one of Australia’s best mindfulness teachers and is on an inspirational journey to help others transform their lives. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Episode 12 = Mark Kluwer on how The Wim Hof Method changed his life.

At 55 Mark Kluwer is thriving. In 2016 he attended a retreat, spent 5 days in tears and left a totally transformed human being. Now 5 years later he is helping others transform their lives by creating a unique space to guide others to optimise their wellbeing and reach their full potential. I’m sure you are going to love my conversation with this inspirational man.