Episodes
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Episode 246 - Diesel. Right on the tip of my tongue.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Podcast 246 is out. In this episode well known singer songwriter Diesel and I discuss his mental health journey, how he once mixed alcohol with adrenaline, the consequences that cam from it and what he does not to keep himself physically and mentally well. Now in his 50’s, Diesel is thriving and enjoying his work more than ever with the release of a new album, Bootleg Melancholy. I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from this collaboration. Available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Episode 245 - Mat Grills. The Long Run
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Podcast 245 is out. The magic your looking for lies in the work your avoiding… Mat Grills is an accomplished ultra marathon runner, former policeman and all round good guy. In this podcast Mat and I unpack his journey, talk deeply about the power of self discipline and the subtle moments we often miss that help us draw inspiration. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and ITunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Episode 244 - Dan Hunt. Dont believe everything you think.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Podcast 244 is out. Dan Hunt is a former professional NRL player with the St George Illawarra Dragons. After many years on an emotional roller he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 2 in 2010 which gave him the ability to recognise his behaviours and dramatically changed his own life and those around him. Dan has since successfully managed his mental health and has been the catalyst behind educating thousands of people through an organisation he founded called Mental Health Movement. In this podcast Dan and I go deep into his own journey, the current mental health landscape and what possibly needs to be done to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, their families and communities. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and ITunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Episode 243 - Tyson Cherrie. Taking my life back.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Podcast 243 is out. We rarely see or appreciate what performers like musicians and sportspeople go through behind the scenes. It’s becoming more and more evident that performers burn out, it’s only the good stuff that we see. Tyson Cherrie is a former musician that had his battles. An accomplished singer Tyson hit burnout in his early 40’s and clawed his way back. Now he is helping others learn skills to stay grounded, happy, healthy and well through a wonderful organisation called Entertainment Assist plus doing men’s work. In this podcast we go deep into his journey and what Tyson is doing now to stay on top of his game. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Episode 242 - Rohana Hayes. In between life and death.
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Podcast 242 is out. Many of us in modern life have unfortunately been impacted by friends , family or colleagues whom taken their lives. Rohana Hayes is the producer of a groundbreaking play called Marooned, a production written by Michael Gray Griffith which tells a captivating story of 4 people who for various reasons chose to take their lives and later regret their decisions. Through this conversation Rohana and I explore alternate ways to enhance awareness to improve social outcomes for communities throughout Australia. Available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Episode 241 - Matt Runnalls. Shifting the narrative.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Podcast 241 is out. There are many who work in the mental health space but few with the courage and passion of Matt Runnalls. Matt through his lived experience and loss of 11 mates to suicide continues to show up every day helping every day Australians learn tools and strategies to gain and maintain good mental health. His vision for changing the way we approach mental health in Australia is unbreakable. His book “Nowhere to Hide” is a must read and I encourage you to pick up a copy. This podcast is available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Episode 240 - Kiwat Kennell. Living between two worlds.
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Podcast 240 is out Aboriginal and Torres Straight islander singer songwriter Kiwanis Kennell joins me for a deep chat about living as a black man in a white man’s world, his struggle for identity and mental health challenges he faced. This is a powerful conversation we all need to hear. Available now on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes = The Outback Mind Podcast.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Episode 239. Nathan Cavaleri. Coming back from the blues
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Podcast 239 is out. Remember the kid who once jammed with Mark Knopfler from Dire Straights and other world class musicians? Nathan Cavaleri has become an amazing artist in his own right but also an amazing human being. Nathan and I discuss deeply the struggles he had with Anxiety and Depression, how he moved from them and what he’s doing now to stay physically and mentally well. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Episode 238 - Scott Darlow. Music, Mayhem & Magic
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Podcast 238 is out. Indigenous Australian singer songwriter Scott Darlow joins me for a chat about his life, upbringing, fledgling AFL career and funding his passion and purpose in music. Scott and I discuss some key moments and people that inspired him to turn his life around. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Episode 237 - Ilija Grgic. Creating a balanced life.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Podcast 237 is out. Former AFL player and businessman Ilija Grgic joins me for a chat about his time in the AFL and how he successfully transitioned from professional sport into corporate life. Through this discussion we uncover various ways to find our purpose and direction in life and work towards doing what we love to improve and maintain good mental wellbeing. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.