My guest today is Simon Hill who, apart from being my personal friend, is a Physiotherapist and Nutritionist who has spent much of his career digging into the science to decipher how we can fuel our bodies to promote longevity, minimise stress and reduce the chances of disease. In this episode, Simon discusses the direct connection between our gut health and our thoughts and how we can use good food and nutrition as a form of self love to build the foundation for a healthy happy life. Simon is p...
May 25, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 46
My guest today is Gregg Champion who, amongst many things, is a recovery coach, branding expert, author, TEDx speaker and founder of Start Up Recovery, a luxury sober living retreat designed to transform lives through entrepreneurial education, wellness practices, mentoring and sober living. In this episode, Gregg shares how he nearly ruined his life with drug and alcohol addiction, what led him to that place and how he found his way out. We talk about bullying, how addiction is transferred from...
May 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
My guest today, Linzee Belle, shares her story of how childhood trauma and abuse conditioned her to have a foundational belief that she was unworthy and unloved. She talks about how this played out in her life with an addiction to food, bulimia, unhealthy relationships and the need to work harder to find acceptance and love. After losing both her brother and sister to death prematurely, Linzee's life hit rock bottom. She shares how she let this pain fuel her to move forward and how returning to ...
Apr 27, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Jason Goldberg is an international bestselling author, transformational speaker and former rapper who opened shows for the Wu-Tang Clan. He joins us today to talk about how he radically turned his life around by the power of self responsibility. Raised by a single mother and having never known his father, Jason discovered as a child that making people laugh was a way to fill the void he felt inside. He talks about how humour became his shadow and that it was his way of avoiding his own internal ...
Mar 30, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Our guest today is Trent Maxwell, better known as Lifeguard Maxi from the TV show, Bondi Rescue. As the youngest ever professional lifeguard to work at Australia’s world famous Bondi Beach, Maxi began his career as a trainee lifeguard at age 15 and at age 24 he turned his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter into reality. Maxi joins us to discuss life as a first responder, how he deals with the traumatic events he witnesses day after day, his own self care strategies and how he stays positi...
Mar 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Lee Carseldine is our guest up on the Podcast today. In addition to being my good friend and arch nemesis on Australian Survivor season 1, Lee is a retired professional cricket player, businessman, TV presenter, father and all round inspiring human being. During day 33 on his second season of Australian Survivor, Lee received the devastating news that his mother had suffered a stroke and likely wouldn’t make it. Lee shares about his experience dealing with his mother’s death, the long journey ba...
Mar 02, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 40
My guest today travelled all the way to the far northern parts of India where he had a life changing realisation of what it takes to be truly happy. The founder of The Resilience Project, author and host of the The Imperfects Podcast, Hugh van Cuylenburg grew up in a happy, stable family in Melbourne, Australia. As a teenager, his younger sister was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa which ravaged his whole family and he started searching for ways to find happiness. His journey led him to a small c...
Feb 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognised media personalities. Having worked as a host on high profile shows such as Channel V, Australian Idol, Live to Dance, and his current projects, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Masked Singer franchises, Osher’s face is well recognised however his story goes a lot deeper than anything you see on the surface. In this episode, Osher shares about his journey battling anxiety and social phobia and how he turned to alcohol as a self administer...
Feb 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Hey Everyone, Jake Malby, AKA Forest Goat, an ultra runner and ultra human, joins us today to talk about his own mental health journey and what inspired him to undertake the extraordinary challenge of running 42.2km every day for the month of August in 2019. He talks about the physical and mental preparation, what drove him to keep going and how his incredible efforts created a safe space for people to open up and start talking about their own challenges. Jake shares about his struggle with bipo...
Jan 19, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Episode #36 is the last one for the year and we couldn't thank you all enough for your support this year. In this episode I will be sharing some of the milestones that we were able to achieve during our most challenging year yet, along with a Q&A. I will also be sharing some behind the scenes projects that we are working on to release to you in 2021 and a whole lot more all thanks to our wonderful supporters and community. Much love, be safe and Merry Christmas from the team at LIVIN. SW Ple...
Dec 22, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Today's guest is our good friend and mental health advocate, Matt Runnalls. Matt works to create awareness, acceptance, and education through his not for profit organization, Mindfull Aus. Despite growing up in an incredibly supportive family and having everything a kid could want, Matt found himself in a very dark place with daily suicidal ideations. In this episode, Matt shares his journey as a teenager battling depression and anxiety and how he was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder f...
Dec 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Behind the glamour and excitement of the entertainment industry, there is an alarming dark place where many creative people find themselves. Research shows that within the industry, anxiety symptoms are 10 times higher, depression 5 times higher and suicide rates are double the national average. International actor, film maker and mental health advocate, Ben Steel joins me today to discuss his own journey with mental health and the challenges that many creatives like him are facing. Sam and Ben ...
Dec 06, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
From the outside, Dominick Quartuccio had it all. The corner office overlooking Times Square in New York City, a high powered successful career overseeing a team with a $1.4 billion dollar sales goal. Opportunity was at his fingertips and yet on the inside, his personal life was crumbling. In this episode, Dominick shares on an extremely personal level about how his life started drifting and the wake up moment that led to him hitting rock bottom and spending 4 years in sex addicts anonymous. In ...
Nov 29, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 33
What does it mean to be a man? The norms of masculinity tell us that men should be brave, hard working, carry the load and harden up to push through adversity. But as you take a look at society where thousands of men are taking their life by suicide every year, at a rate three times more than women, perhaps we haven’t got it right. The norms of masculinity need to change so that men are encouraged to be brave in speaking up and being vulnerable. In this episode, Gus opens up about the impact of ...
Nov 22, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
My guest today is a remarkable mental health professional with a wealth of experience in the male mental health space. Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas is a sought after woman having been invited to the White House to speak, performed a TedX talk and worked to develop the national guidelines for mental health and suicide prevention in the United States. Sally joins me today, bringing with her a fresh perspective on why simply talking about mental health and emotions doesn’t cut it and how she is working ...
Nov 15, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, Joe Williams opens up about his journey as an indigenous Australian walking in two worlds and how critical it is for first nations people to be grounded in the land. In his honest and open manner, Joe reflects on his struggles as a young man, his regrets as a father and why it took him 30 years to find who he was culturally, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoyed it. Much Love, SW. For the full show notes and to learn more, head ...
Nov 08, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Born and raised in Silicon Valley, our next guest, Anna Wood was taught from an early age to focus on what she was thought would bring “success.” As a high achiever with an MBA from Stanford, Anna built a successful career, including 4 years at Google. Engaged to be married to the love of her life, Anna had everything that she thought would make her happy but shutting down her spiritual self manifested as crippling OCD, anxiety and depression. In this episode Anna shares her journey from the wor...
Nov 01, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Money is one of the biggest stressors in people’s lives. For many people, talking about money is difficult. It’s a bit of a taboo subject, similar to mental health. Almost a third of people never talk about money – with anyone. The embarrassment or the fear of being judged is a major reason why people keep quiet. Today in this Webb’s of Wisdom episode, I will be sharing 4 ways to manage your financial stress and improve your finances. On an individual level it’s time to prioritize your financial...
Oct 26, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Our guest today needs little introduction. Having amassed over 230 career NRL games, playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Indigenous All Stars Rugby League team, he is a man often in the spotlight and known for his strength on the field. Tune in to this episode to hear Joel Thompson open up about his journey with mental health struggles and how seeking professional help turned his life around. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoyed it. Much Love, SW. For the full show no...
Oct 18, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, Luke shares his approach to game preparation and how he has taken his new role as captain in his stride. Luke discusses the importance of making sure his teammates are coping well and providing a safe space for each other to speak up when they are struggling. Luke also shares his advice to young players who aren’t reaching the success they hoped for and tells some inspiring stories of footballers who entered the game as mature aged players, encouraging others not to give up. Thi...
Oct 11, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
How many of you are feeling like you’re spending more time and effort on making a relationship work as opposed to what the other person is giving? Does it feel one sided? Do you feel like you are the one that is always doing the chasing? Well if you answered yes, you are not alone. In this episode of Webbs of Wisdom, I speak about some of my own lessons that I learnt early on and I share some takeaways that could help you, on why I stopped chasing people and how much better off my life has been,...
Oct 05, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Phillip and Mitch open up about their experience during quarantine and how they have used this time to be creative and dive deeper into their own personal growth. Having performed with Kiss and Bon Jovi, hitting the charts and touring for 300 days per year for seven years, Phillip and Mitch know a lot about being in the spotlight. We dive into life on the road, their experiences living in such close quarters and how the strength of their friendship has helped them pull through s...
Sep 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Our guest today is a man well acquainted with the exhilaration of the ocean, the quest for another high and the need to stay calm under pressure. Ross Clarke-Jones is a world class big wave surfing icon. He is renowned for surfing huge waves up to 80 feet in the most extreme surfing conditions around the world. Ross shares about his search for big waves and the awe he feels when faced with a wave of over 30 feet. He talks about the numerous people who have died while surfing in extreme condition...
Sep 20, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode I share some strategies that I rely on to this day, that have helped me break free of self doubt. Just when you think you are in the clear, doubt can creep in and so I want to challenge each of you to try some of these on your own life. What self-care routines do you implement to present the healthiest and most confident version of yourself? Who do you surround yourself with to stay positive? Remember, you cannot serve from an empty glass. Prioritize yourself, believe in who you ...
Sep 14, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, Danny reflects on his glory days in the ring and talks about what he misses about the professional boxing life. Being a self proclaimed space cadette, he takes a laugh at himself and marvels how he was able to focus in the ring. Reminiscing the training camps, adrenaline highs and widespread media coverage, Danny shares in his lighthearted way how he managed his mind and body during such high pressure situations. He also shares how his carefree approach to life made any criticis...
Sep 06, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Our guest today is Jas Rawlinson who is, among many things, an Australian mental health and empowerment speaker, best-selling author and a survivor of sexual assault and family violence. In this episode, Jas shares from her journey growing up in a household with domestic violence and the impact it had on her life. At the age of 19, Jas lost her father to suicide and she talks about the multitude of conflicting emotions she faced during that time. Jas also opens up about her sexual assault and th...
Aug 30, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Reaching out and asking for help or talking to someone is this skill that we are somehow expected to know, yet we were never actually taught it at school, college or in the workplace. In this episode, I share the practical tools and strategies that you can do to reach out and ask for help. I also explain ways you can offer practical and emotional support as a friend for your loved one who might be struggling. Reaching out and asking for help can be one of the hardest things you do, so I am a big...
Aug 24, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
After the loss of a close friend in his early twenties, today’s guest, Sebastian Terry, took a close look at his own life and asked himself a simple question, “am I happy?” When the answer was a resounding “no”, he put pen to paper and wrote a list of 100 things that could make him smile, hoping that pursuing those things would find him happiness. Little did he know this adventure would start a global philanthropic movement and that his list would be the inspiration for an ESPN documentary, US r...
Aug 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Mariangela shares her personal story, a suicide attempt that she miraculously survived from and her journey through the grief of losing her brother to suicide. Fuelled by the loss of her brother and beginning with a simple self portrait, Mariangela started a movement called Faces of Fortitude. The project lays a foundation of healing through captured portraits of those personally affected by attempted or completed suicide, and works to provide a safe, stigma-free space for menta...
Aug 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of Webbs of Wisdom, I share 6 common mishaps that people make when talking to someone with a mental illness and what we can say instead. It’s not always easy to know what to say but a lot of the time, simply listening can be really helpful. Remember, confiding in someone takes a lot of guts so next time someone opens up to you, take these tips on board and encourage them to seek professional help because It Ain't Weak to Speak. For the full show notes and to learn more, head to w...
Jul 27, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
