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.

Episode 235 - Simon Von Saldern. Why men are lonely.

Podcast 235 is out. Simon Von Soldern is the CEO of Healthy Male Australia. In this chat we unpack the key reasons why men are experiencing loneliness and isolation throughout Australia and uncover key areas in which improvement can be made from both an individual and community perspective. Simon shares his own journey of growing up in regional Victoria and the trails and tribulations of being a man living in an area where isolation can really impact us. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 234 - Justin Koschitzke. Finding my way back home.

Podcast 234 is out. Former StKilda footballer Justin Koschitzke joins me for a chat about his life before, during and after his AFL career, the struggles he faced coming in and out of the game and how he’s honing in on finding his purpose by helping others learn to thrive. Im sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - Tge Outback Mind Podcast.

Episode 233 - Tom Boyd. Life beyond the boundary line.

Podcast 233 is out. At 27, Tom Boyd has experienced more highs and lows than most men his age. Drafted into the AFL as number one pick in 2013 he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, then a year later, with a move to another club and a seven figure contract the weight got even heavier. With huge expectations but a healthy bank balance his mental health struggled. Lots of sleepless nights led to anxiety and depression which eventually led to early retirement at the age of 23. In the middle of his battles he managed to play some good football and was an integral part of the Western Bulldogs 2016 premiership team. Throughout our chat we share great insight on how money helps but it’s not everything. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Podbean and iTunes - The Outback Mind Podcast.