The Outback Mind Podcast

Episode 244 - Dan Hunt. Dont believe everything you think.

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.

Episode 243 - Tyson Cherrie. Taking my life back.

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.

Episode 242 - Rohana Hayes. In between life and death.

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.

Episode 241 - Matt Runnalls. Shifting the narrative.

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.

Episode 240 - Kiwat Kennell. Living between two worlds.

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.

Episode 239. Nathan Cavaleri. Coming back from the blues

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.

Episode 238 - Scott Darlow. Music, Mayhem & Magic

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.

Episode 237 - Ilija Grgic. Creating a balanced life.

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.

Episode 236 - Alex Tyson. Beating the Winter blues.

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus various insights that may complement your current wellbeing strategy. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 236 - Alex Tyson. Beating the Winter blues.

Podcast 236 is out. Alex Tyson is a young man with a clear vision and mission - to inspire others to be healthy. Alex is a director of Found Space, a grass roots Australian business which provides state of the art solutions that supports functional human wellbeing. In this episode, Alex and I discuss key ways to bring heat into the body to maintain good physical and mental health over winter plus various insights that may complement your current wellbeing strategy. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.