Off Your Mind

We sat down with Sam Inglis, to talk through his confronting struggles with anxiety and the trying circumstances he and his family have had to face together.

Boy oh boy it's good to be back!In episode 19 we recap the last 12 months and delved into purpose and fulfilment!We're excited to showcase what we have planned for the future! Jump back on the ship! 

In Episode 18 of OFF YOUR MIND, we had the privilege of sitting down with artist, advocate and all round great human, Rulla Kelly-Mansell. Rulla's openness about his life's journey through cancer, mental health and racism will leave you with a better perspective on all three subjects.Enjoy

In episode 17 we speak to Australian Olympic gymnast Tyson Bull. Tyson has just returned to Australia after a trying Olympic campaign where he finished 5th in the high bar final. We speak to Tyson about his progression in the sport and the adversity he has had to face to reach his goals and dreams. Tyson is Australia's most successful Olympic gymnast in regards to individual achievement. No other Australian has made an Olympic final in Artistic Gymnastics. We are incredibly proud of his achievements, please welcome, Tyson Bull!

This week we had the pleasure of speaking to 2 time Olympian and gold medallist Kyle Chalmers. Kyle has kindly donated his time after a busy and trying Olympic campaign, to discuss his swimming career, his ups and his downs! Kyle's story is truly one of courage and triumph; an Olympic Champion at 18; and the health battles he had to endure in defending his crown at Tokyo 2020.  

In Episode 15 we have a TWO very special guest with us, Immy & Molly Haylock.Immy and Molly are triplets with Ethan who we had on episode 8! When the girls were  just 12 years old, they faced a tragic loss when their mum, Melissa, passed away from cancer. In this episode, we talk with Immy & Molly about this difficult period in their lives. We also touch on their chosen career paths, and the challenges they have faced! Immy & Molly's story displays courage and bravery and we hope you enjoy listening. Please Enjoy.

For Episode 14 we had the privilege of sitting down with Michael Virgin. We discussed his senior football career, his battles with mental health and losing his father Lee to cancer last year.We thank Michael for joining us and being so open!

We have a very special guest on off your mind this week!Clay Stephens, has an incredible story. For a young man, he has been through countless struggles with Gymnastics, which he outlines to us through the episode. His perception of himself, his struggles with injury and mental health, and how he has overcome them is a testament to his character and nature. Clay is incredibly insightful and terrific at articulating the pain and anguish he has experienced through his life. Even so, his courage and positive outlook on life should leave with a smile on your face. We certainly learnt something from Clay in this episode and we hope you all can as well. 

We have the pleasure of introducing Australian fashion designer Laura Vince. Laura discusses how she built her fashion label Stone to the success it is today. She talks us through her move from Adelaide to the Big Apple and how she has attracted A list celebrities to wear her garments. We thank Laura for her time and know you will love this episode!

After a short lay off WE ARE BACK!!We had the privilege of sitting down with one of our close mates, Chris Okely. We discuss his journey of growing up with a disability and the range of perspectives he has amassed through the struggles of limitations. We know you'll enjoy Chris's positive outlook on life!

Today we have the privilege of sitting down with two great mates in Brad Halliday and John Morris.  Brad and John met two years ago. They have two very different backgrounds and come from two different walks of life but share a strong bond with their stories intertwining through mental health. We know you'll enjoy their confronting but candid takes on each of their journeys through their battles. Both Brad and John composed a song about men's mental health and we think it's incredibly important and delivers a strong message through its lyrics.Please enjoy episode 10!

We are honoured to introduce you to our next guest Claire Foord-Heath. Her story is one of tragedy and loss coupled with perseverance and strength. From her heartbreak comes the incredible story of how the still aware foundation was founded. Still Aware is the first Australian not-for-profit charity solely dedicated to ending preventable stillbirths. Still aware has educated over 70,000 families and trained over 2000 clinicians in stillbirth prevention. Most recently, Claire was presented with the Westfield Your Local Hero award in 2019 for her work with Still Aware.We Hope you enjoy episode 9. PART B

We are honoured to introduce you to our next guest Claire Foord-Heath. Her story is one of tragedy and loss coupled with perseverance and strength. From her heartbreak comes the incredible story of how the still aware foundation was founded. Still Aware is the first Australian not-for-profit charity solely dedicated to ending preventable stillbirths. Still aware has educated over 70,000 families and trained over 2000 clinicians in stillbirth prevention. Most recently, Claire was presented with the Westfield Your Local Hero award in 2019 for her work with Still Aware.We Hope you enjoy episode 9.

We sat down with one our best mates Ethan Haylock for episode 8.When Ethan was just 12 years old, he and his family faced a tragic loss when his mum, Melissa passed away from cancer. In this episode, we talk with Ethan about this unprecedented time in his life. We also touch on his football career, something he holds very dear to him. Ethan's story portrays perseverance and resilience and we hope you enjoy listening. 

We sat down with AFL player Cam Ellis-Yolmen to discuss his football career to date, What we can do as a country to bridge the gap of racial inequality and also what it was like growing up as a young Aboriginal man. We know you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did!

Alli & Ebony have both battled mental health together, through this episode they share stories both first-hand accounts of mental health and what it was like being the support base with someone dealing with depression, anxiety and bipolar syndrome. They discuss how it has effected them and how important it is to have strength and support surrounding you.

EPISODE 5 IS LIVE!We sat down with Sam Williams who talks about his journey through life as well as the struggles he has faced while dealing with mental health problems.Listen in to a truly heartbreaking story about how Sam's dad, best friend and mentor was tragically taken in a plane accident 6 years ago. Sam opens up about how it has effected him and his family and also the legacy his father has left behind.

We sat down with W-League winner and 5 time capped Matilda Emma Checker to talk all things football, family life and mental health. Emma was incredibly candid and open about her life, career and the up's and down's that have followed, enjoy.

This episode sheds light on our journey through our darkest days. We discuss and open up about our battles through mental health and our path to overcoming Depression and Anxiety. If you ever need any help or advise, or someone to talk to, please don't hesitate in messaging the @offyourmindpodcast page, Simon or Pierce personally. 

We sat down with Johnny Warren medalist Marcos Flores to discuss his incredible career that has taken him to some amazing places. We cover all things soccer, family and his own personal battles.

We sat down with Johnny Warren Medalist, Marcos Flores to discuss his incredible career that has taken him to some amazing places. We cover all things soccer, family and his own personal battles.

We sat down with Darcy to discuss all things footy, work life and mental health. You may know his name, but you don't know his story. Tune in and get to know the man that is 'Glenelg' Bailey.