The Outback Mind Podcast

Podcast 286 out, be open to shifting your perspective ! Benji Fava-Leeks was once your average knock about kid from regional Victoria, but few knew of some of the private challenges he had in his upbringing. Masked with alcohol and drugs Benji stepped into adulthood without having the wounds healed which inevitably led towards problematic behaviours. But Benji was gifted, there was evidence of this as he grew but it wasn’t until a chance opportunity saw him realise this and find courage to step into his purpose and potential. Over the past 2 decades Benji has become one of Australia’s best male healers and is doing wonderful things to help people on a path of autonomy through energetic healing. He is also the driving force behind the groundbreaking Australian College of Energetics. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 285 is out. The shift from a rushed, stressed turbulent life into a calm, present and relaxed one is truly possible and available to us all. Natalie Robson is a true healer but like many of us lived a life of stress and struggle before saying enough was enough. In this podcast Nat goes deep into her personal journey, tha challenges she overcome and what she is doing now to provide space for others to go inward and heal. I’m sure you are going to enjoy this conversation. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 284 is out - and it’s a game changer ! Iconic Australian Martial Artist Grant Ratcliffe and I go deep into what it takes to be a healthy masculine man and it’s not what most might think ! Following a challenging childhood Grant put his energy into becoming a powerful fighter but never lost touch with the compassionate flame that was lit inside. In this conversation wonderful insights are shared about what meaning and purpose truly look like and what we can do as individuals to heal past wounds and create everlasting change. It’s available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 283 is out. Listen with an open mind ! A former school teacher, Peggy Oberthier once had an average life full of stress, struggle and poor health. Through her challenges Peggy became curious about how she could heal herself from common dis ailments and started to explore new paths. Since doing so Peggy unexpectedly transformed into becoming a gifted medical intuitive and is helping people around the globe shift stuck energies and move on to a pathway to reaching their potential. This podcast may change your perspective on what’s possible in treating common emotional and physical dis ease. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The OutbacknMind Podcast.

Podcast 282 is out. Too many people feel they’re alone. Our stuck patterns of behaviour force us into constant inner suffering. Stephen Rothwell wants to change that ! Stephen has faced many challenges throughout his life. Undiagnosed Autism led him into trouble as a young man and saw him incarcerated. He batted for many years with the negative messaging in his head before questioning his thoughts and his beliefs, and subsequently changed his life. In this podcast we explore his own unique journey and what he’s doing now to create change for others. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 281 is out. We are not sick, we are hurting ! Julie Santall has been working with people with complex trauma for over 30 years initially in the clinical pathway then moving on to establishing her own practice. Through her journey Julie has developed an innate understanding of the nervous system which has led her to developing a holistic approach to healing and helping people to break cycles. In this podcast we discuss various aspects of human behaviour and humanology and give guidance around shifting our energy towards more proactive solutions to improve lifestyle outcomes. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 280 is out, and it’s not for the faint hearted .. In his 51 years, Gold Coast man Kurt Nischel has lived somewhat of an amazing life, full of incredible twists and turns along the way. From humble beginnings and becoming a hyperactive young kid, Kurt found a passion for skateboarding and later turned it into a career, combining it with a deep love for nature and arborist pursuits. In his mid forties Kurt started to change, in a big way. His curiosity for something more and connected to a power higher than his self saw him turn inward, self isolating and spending long periods camping alone in the bush before intimate past life experiences saw him hospitalised and placed into psychiatric care. Kurt bravely moved through this and came out with deep insights from past life traumas which were playing out inside him. Now 6 years on he has transformed towards a life as intuitive healing and is doing wonderful things to help others to reconnect with their true selves and change their lives. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 279 is out. If I can heal, so can you ! This message came through loud and clear in this wonderful conversation with Darryl Gardiner. From humble upbringings riddled with violence Darryl took a pathway of crime before some lightbulb moments blocked his run. Slowly he turned his life around and has made an amazing transformation from abuser to healer. Darryl openly shares his journey in hope that his story can empower someone yearning for change to break problematic cycles and reclaim their lives. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 278 is out. In this episode world renowned wood carver Shane Christensen tells his remarkable story of surviving a difficult childhood and being exposed to family violence, losing his father to suicide and finding his passion by connecting to his heart. We explore the problems that are created through suppressed masculinity and holding on to past traumas and how allowing acceptance and forgiveness can be the gateway to breaking cycles and changing our lives. I’m sure you will enjoy this conversation. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean, The Outback Mind Podcast.

Podcast 277 is out. And it’s a ripper ! Is 2025 going to be your breakout year? This conversation may help guide you to where you’re wanting to go.. Former musician, DJ and self confessed party animal Rory Kinsella’s life changed forever when in January 2018 he decided to take a month off alcohol. A drinker since the age of 13 it was a huge step for him. Slowly but surely the fog began to clear and week by week, month by month he started to open up to his true purpose and potential. Now 7 years later Rory successfully guides others towards better self control through meditation breaks habit through his company Wise Monkey Way - https://www.wisemonkeyway.com I’m sure you will learn lots from this chat. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean The Outback Mind Podcast.