Officer B had his life changed in 12 seconds during a terrorist attack in the Melbourne Suburb of Endeavour Hills on 23rd September 2014 when he and his partner were stabbed during a routine day at the office. Attached to the Joint Counter-Terrorism Team - Melbourne Office, while meeting with Numan Haider, an 18 year old on an ASIO watch-list, a knife was produced and Officers A and B were both stabbed before the offender was shot and killed. An event that Officer B reflects on constructively du...
Jul 27, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
EP25 - The Final H2H Walk Podcast: Life after the walk with Billy, Bats, Greg and Matt. The podcast wrap-up. We've been back for a while, and a few walkers have had a chat! I'll say sorry up front for the delay in doing this podcast. Even after getting it recorded, it has taken a while to edit it for the platform. To be honest, I've not been going too well for a long time since we got home and sometimes things are just a bit harder than they should be. I'll talk about that when I'm ready, but le...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Sergeant Greg Corin APM - Australian Federal Police 36 years. Such a diverse career from General Duties Policing, Specialist Response Group (SRG) - Discreet Operations Team through to Team Leader, Close Personal Protection team for the Governor-General and Prime Minister. _____ Listener discretion is advised; this episode raises issues such as child abuse, suicide and other emotive issues that might not be suitable for all listeners. _____ In this Hot Debrief episode, Matt talks to Sgt Greg Cori...
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Living alongside PTSD- a family perspective with Janine Hopkin and Sarah U'Brien. In this episode, Matt takes a step back from the microphone and lets two of the Heart 2 Heart Walkers, Sarah and Janine have a 'self interview' by the waters edge not far from our camp at Urana, NSW. After setting up the recording equipment and hitting the red button it was over to them. However this is no ordinary chat between these ladies. Both Sarah and Janine were 'Police wives' and everything that goes along w...
Sep 13, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Nicky Skinner - Paramedic - London Ambulance Service to the ACT Ambulance Service. In this episode, Matt talks to Nicky Skinner, a Heart 2 Heart Walker who joined us on a short break from her role as a Paramedic with the ACT Ambulance Service. Nicky talks all about what it is like to join as an Ambulance Paramedic, both here in Australia and with the London Ambulance Service where she started her career. As a 23 year old Paramedic, Nicky was a single unit responder in the rough streets of Romfor...
Sep 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Steve Watson - Served in both the Royal Australian Army - 6RAR and Royal Australian Air Force - Airfield Defence Guard roles with multiple deployments to East Timor, Afghanistan and more. Steve talks about the highs and lows of service, and the challenges of adjusting to life out of uniform. This is such a fantastic, raw chat with Steve, talking through his life and careers. From starting out as a typical young bloke tearing up the town starting out with Army Reserve moving to full time service ...
Aug 20, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Senator Jacqui Lambie - Talking all things from military service, thoughts on broken support systems for first responders and so much more! In this episode, Matt has an open chat to Senator Jacqui Lambie while on the Heart 2 Heart Walk from the shores of Lake Popiltah in western NSW. Jacqui talks openly about her service in the Australian Army - including a rough time in the Military Police and how that has affected her but given an opportunity to influence her real life experience in various go...
Aug 15, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Peter Forbes - Former Australian Federal Police (AFP) Officer and Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023 member. In this episode, Matt talks to Forbsy by the camp fire in a dry riverbed near Algebuckina Bridge, south of Oodnadatta on the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023 . Forbsy talks about life as a kid shooting rabbits to a calling he and a good mate followed into Policing. We hear all about what it's like to be in Police Rescue, becoming a sniper team leader and how he lost a finger in a training accident during tim...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This episode was recorded at our first official 'First Responder Engagement Day' or FRED as we call them, at Oodnadatta SA while we are doing the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023 . This episode is with newly appointed Captain Matt Corner from the Coober Pedy Country Fire Service who travelled out all the way to Oodnadatta to honour a promise he made when we caught up with them at Coober Pedy on the trip to start our walk. Matt comes from a long standing family tradition of Rural Fire Service and his rece...
Jul 21, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Our first ever 'Pubcast' recorded literally at the bar of the Transcontinental Hotel , Oodnadatta with publican Simon Gunther hosted by Billy Brooks and Matt. Simon was one of those characters you couldn't miss on our arrival into Oodnadatta setting up a basecamp for a lot longer than planned due to bad weather. Simon and his wife travel the country, and at the moment are in Oodnadatta with Simon filling any number of critical town functions like comedian, larrikin, publican, Uber driver and muc...
Jul 16, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Our first episode recorded on the Heart 2 Heart Walk 2023: Walking the Old Ghan Rail Line near Oodnadatta with on of our walking members Greg Mitchell - a retired 42 year veteran nurse who specialised in NSW Air Ambulance Flight Nursing which included roles conducting complex aeromedical transfers across the state. Greg is also a current Rural Fire Service member, a keen bushwalker and now primary producer in his 'retirement'. Greg has a hugely diverse background in the field of nursing, includi...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Dean Yates - A mental health advocate and veteran war zone correspondent, journalist and author of the recently released book 'Line in the Sand'. Dean has had an extensive domestic and international career, which ultimately lead him to being admitted to a psych ward (Ward 17) multiple times in managing his PTSD. One major contributor was the tragic friendly fire incident where two of his staff were killed by an American Apache attack helicopter in Iraq. Dean continues to recognise the impact tha...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Paul "Fluffy" Sinclair - Comedian / Instagram Megastar - Ex VicPol Forensic Investigator turned worm farmer who has now transformed his life into what works for him! *** Language Warning *** - If you are offended by bad language, this episode is NOT for you ! Before you listen to this episode, do yourself a favour and check out Fluffy's instagram posts or his website here: @paul_fluffy_sinclair . With over 125,000 followers including major celebrities and general Joe's - I'll be surprised if you...
Jun 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Dr Laura Finlayson-Short is a Research Fellow at Phoenix Australia's Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. In this episode, Matt talks to Dr Laura Finlayson-Short. Matt participated in a trial program called 'SOLAR-m' during his time in Fire Rescue NSW that was lead by Laura and the team at the Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. The SOLAR-m FRNSW trial aims to find out if using a smartphone app designed specifically for first responders, can help firefighters improve their mood as well as...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Toby Rowallan - Emergency Medical Dispatcher for 27 years with Ambulance Tasmania. _______ Listener discretion is advised; In this episode talk about some distressing events that may be triggering for some listeners, and issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this episode, Matt talks to Toby Rowallan, a 27 year veteran Emergency Medical Dispatcher with Ambulance Tasma...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Simon Bouda AM - 40 year veteran journalist, author and ambassador for victims of crime. In this episode, Simon talks about life as a journalist, and the parallels with the emergency services world along with the amazing work he is doing supporting so many causes in the community including his role as ambassador for Homicide Victims Support. _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all lis...
Jun 04, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Daniel Jamieson - Former Royal Australian Army Infantry Sergeant. In this episode, Dan talks about his career in the military, and the accident that almost killed him in East Timor and his subsequent struggles with PTSD resulting from a massive head injury. We cover Accredited Assistance Dogs, alternative treatments for PTSD including Esketamine and different ways people can apply mindfulness in their day. _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Peter Clark - Founder of Due South Inc. Tasmania talks about support and mate-ship for veterans and first responders done differently through their 100% volunteer basis, private sector funded programs that have set up a self sufficient incorporation that is not reliant upon donations and government funds. _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out...
May 08, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Dr. Jacqueline Drew - Associate Professor. Former QPS Police psychologist and now specialist with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Griffith Criminology Institute at the Griffith University, QLD. _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. _______ In this episode, Matt talks to Dr Jacqueline Drew . Dr Drew is currently conducting a research project into the pre...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Jamie Caldwell - Senior NSW Government Emergency Manager and son of Undercover operative 'M'. _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this episode, Matt talks to Jamie Caldwell, Senior NSW Government emergency management specialist who grew up as the son of a long term NSW Police Force undercover operative. We...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Tim Peck - Deputy Director, Centre of Excellence, Mental Health for Emergency Workers at Phoenix Australia . _______ Listener discretion is advised; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this episode, Matt talks to Tim Peck, former Detective Senior Sergeant with VicPol turned mental health advocate with some serious lived experience in this space....
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Emerge & See - with Pia and Alana . _______ Listener discretion is advised ; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt talks to Pia and Alana - co-founders of the Emerge & See charitable organisation supporting NSW and ACT first responders. We talk all about their individual stories both during and post th...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Allan Sparkes CV OAM VA - Heart 2 Heart Walk Ambassador. _______ Listener discretion is advised ; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health, suicide and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt talks to Allan Sparkes on location at the National Police Memorial in Canberra. Allan shares his skills, support and knowledge to so many mental health focused organisations a...
Mar 21, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Rohan Scott AFSM - Chief Officer - ACT Rural Fire Service. _______ Listener discretion is advised ; some episodes raise issues regarding mental health and other matters that might not be suitable for all listeners. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt talks to Rohan Scott, current Chief Officer of the Australian Capital Territory Rural Fire Service. After seeing some friends heading off to a place he only knew as 'The Shed' on reg...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Keith Banks BM, VA and bar. - Former QLD Police Officer - Tactical Operations and Undercover drug specialist, author and mental health advocate. _______ Listener discretion is advised ; this episode talks about suicide and explains some graphic details along with some potentially distressing topics. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt and Milney talk to former QLD Police Officer turned author, Keith Banks. This epic chat goes rig...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
"I'm Cooked" with Bats - Special Edition #3 - East Beef Stroganoff. Bats and I go through this recipe, and also have a chat about how the buildup to the Heart 2 Heart Walk launch at Parliament House takes a lot of personal preparation and is quite an emotional event within itself for the walk participants for a whole bunch of reasons. As Vince always says, we might all be on the same walk, but everyone has their own journey to do. Send in your comments, suggestions and new recipes to either Face...
Feb 26, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
EP7 - Senator Anne Urquhart - OUT NOW! #nevergiveup ____ This episode of the Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast was recorded in the Australian Parliament office of the Senate Chief Whip - Senator Anne Urquhart . Now this title might make you think of an emotionless politician enforcing the rules of the senate, however nothing can be further than the truth. First Responders will be hard pressed to find a more supportive, compassionate advocate for their cause, let alone having that person as the Chief Wh...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr Dan Pronk - Resilience specialist, former Army Special Forces Doctor, author of multiple best sellers, and TV personality. _______ Listener discretion is advised; this episode talks about some potentially distressing topics and listener discretion is advised. If you need support check out our support page here . _______ In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt talks to Doctor Dan Pronk about some directly relevant issues facing First Responders both on duty, transitioning our of service and p...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
SIMONE HAIGH ASM - Ambulance Tasmania Paramedic. Simone talks to Matt about life as a paramedic in Tasmania, and describes the operational pressures faced by staff, both volunteer and permanent positions, and that common theme - the importance of our K9 companions. Simone describes the impact of a close friend and colleagues suicide, and the relentless drive to address the issue which ultimately took her to have a chat with Senator Anne Urquhart which, with a lot of hard work behind the scenes, ...
Feb 02, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Grant Edwards APM - the "Strong Commander" PODCAST - 'HOT DEBRIEF' SPECIAL EPISODE 4. Listener discretion is advised; this episode talks about some of the realities of the world we live in and the toll it takes on our Police dealing with it. As always, if you need support check out our support page here . In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt and Milney chat with Grant Edwards, Former AFP Commander and Guinness Book of Records 'Strong Man' record holder. Having served in many parts of the wor...
Jan 28, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
