Becky Lucas – The Power of Laughter
On this week’s episode of the podcast we talk to Australian comedian Becky Lucas. Becky has written a book -Acknowledgements, and as you will hear Hugh is BIT of a fan. We cover a-lot in this ep, from bitchy English exchange students, Becky’s parents’ divorce, ‘dick-lit’, the stresses of lock down; and somehow we manage to […]
Travis Boak – Dealing with Trauma
Travis Boak is one of the best footballers in the country. At age 33, he is showing no signs of slowing down, in fact many believe he is just getting better. His brilliance on the ground is a direct result of the hard work he puts into his game. What many don’t know however, is […]
Christian O’Connell – Breakfast Radio, Panic Attacks & Starting Afresh
At the beginning of 2018, Christian O’Connell was the host of the number one breakfast radio show in England, he averaged over 2 million listeners a day, he’d won basically every award possible in the radio industry, he was seemingly on top of his world. Unbeknownst to almost everyone in his life though, he could […]
Jamila Rizvi – Living with the Effects of a Brain Tumor
Jamila Rizvi is a writer/author, journalist, commentator, change advocate, feminist and all round wonderful human being. In 2018 Jamila was met with horrible news. She was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. In the podcast, Jamila tells us of these challenging recent years…the multiple surgeries, the radiotherapy treatment the continuing recovery and the effects all […]
Rick Davies – Living with OCD
Best known for his role as ‘Jimmy’ on TV show, Offspring, actor Rick Davies doesn’t remember a time in his life without Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Despite that, this is the first time Rick is speaking publicly about it. Rick selflessly shares a number of uncomfortable (and slightly embarrassing) stories from his life with OCD, […]
Steph Claire Smith – Body Image, Modelling & Instagram
Steph Claire Smith is one of Australia’s most successful models. She rose to fame as the Instagram ‘it girl’ and has managed to transform this fame into a highly accomplished international modelling career; and with the help of best friend Laura, a fast growing health & fitness brand, Keep It Cleaner. If anyone’s life looks […]
Will McMahon – Depression & High School Expectations
In 2019 Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw (of Will & Woody fame) released the video, “Best Mates Sit Down For A Heart To Heart About Depression”. If you haven’t seen it, you really must. It’s a fantastic example of the power of vulnerability. Will McMahon has enjoyed a phenomenal career in radio, currently co-hosting the […]
Sam Willoughby – The Tragic Injury That Changed His Life
On this week’s episode, Hugh chats with Australian BMX racer, world champion, multi-Olympian, Sam Willoughby. In 2016, Sam experienced a life-changing neck injury which left him with tetraplegia. At 29 Sam has lived a remarkable life and is an incredible person who tells his life story with candour and honesty. Following the chat, Ryan and […]
Steen Raskopoulos – Comedy & Depression
This week we talk to the wonderful Australian comedian, actor and improviser Steen Raskopoulos. Over the past 8 years Steen Raskopoulos has enjoyed a remarkable career with acclaimed stand up shows, starring roles on tv shows, working with his comedic idols, copious awards…the works. In this episode Steen talks candidly of the mental health struggles […]
Catriona Bisset – Exercise, Anxiety & Female Empowerment
This week we talk to Australian athlete, the incredible Catriona Bisset. Catriona talks candidly of her unconventional…almost unintentional journey of becoming the fastest woman in Australian history over 800m. Following this, Ryan and Hugh discuss some of the valuable lessons we can learn from Catriona’s fascinating journey.
