Addiction. It's a word that carries a heavy weight, a shadow that looms over countless lives. It's the relentless pursuit of something that offers temporary solace but exacts an insurmountable toll. It's a dark abyss that can swallow the brightest people, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams and broken promises. Addiction comes in many forms, from drinking to drugs to sex to social media or even work addiction. In can creep into your life, slowly eroding your spirit, taking you from a life...
Sep 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 135
In a world driven by data, technology, and innovation, it's easy to forget that one of the most important skills to possess, both personally and professionally, is your ability to understand and manage your emotions. There is no shortcut to working on emotional intelligence. But it can lead to unlocking your full potential, fostering healthier relationships, and achieving enormous success. My next guest has dedicated his life to this subject. Robin Hills has over 35 years’ business and commercia...
Sep 03, 2023•42 min•Ep. 134
Self-reflection helps to guide you through life’s never ending cycle of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It gives you the space to unravel your emotions and beliefs revealing hidden truths and profound insights. In moments of introspection, you move beyond the noise of the external world and reconnect with who you really are. Self-reflection a mirror that reflects the truth of your life, helping you to confront fears and celebrate achievements. It's the constant dialogue with your inner self...
Aug 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 133
The balance between ambition and being present is a delicate dance that many individuals find themselves navigating in today's fast-paced world. Ambition drives us to set goals, achieve milestones, and reach for new heights, which is undoubtedly a valuable trait. However, the pursuit of ambition can sometimes lead to a state of perpetual striving, where the focus shifts to the future and the next achievement, leaving the present moment neglected. Being present, on the other hand, involves immers...
Aug 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 132
The relationship between financial wellbeing and mental health is a delicate balance that profoundly impacts our lives. Financial struggles can cast shadows of stress and anxiety, while stability can lift our mindset with a sense of security. This connection is not one-sided. Just as financial challenges can harm mental health, mental health issues can lead to financial missteps, creating a cycle. Roughly 46 percent of people with debt also have a mental health diagnosis - it is clear we need to...
Aug 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 131
There are endless issues surrounding mental health in companies. When comparing industry rates of mental illness, the construction industry sticks out like a sore thumb. 77% of employees say they have experienced burnout in their current job. At best, mental health issues lead to more sick days and reduce company productivity. At worst, it can lead an increased risk of suicide with the construction industry having a suicide rate 4.5 times higher than the general public. This needs to change. I a...
Aug 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 130
We've been conditioned to believe that strength is all about suppressing emotions, staying stoic, and never showing vulnerability. But what if we challenge that belief and offer a new perspective, giving people, especially men, permission to feel. Emotion plays a significant role in how we connect with others, how we lead, and how we make choices. We live in a society that sometimes overemphasizes certain traits based on gender. But true strength, as brilliantly put by Dr. Brene Brown, is the pe...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
This is the 11th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fi...
Jul 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 128
Tune in for a compilation of Move Your Mind interviews...I hope you enjoy! ... Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a difference! The Move Your Mind book & Audiobook is now Available in stories Australia wide and online globally! You can find free chapters & order here: Move Your Mind ...
Jul 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 127
This is the 10th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fi...
Jul 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 126
From relationships to fatherhood and business, Elliot White is helping Men to achieve ultimate fulfilment in all areas of life. So much was covered in this episode! I am sure you will all take something positive away from this conversation... You can find more information here: https://www.instagram.com/_elliotwhite https://www.elliotwhite.com.au/ ... Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of m...
Jun 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 125
This is the 9th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fig...
Jun 23, 2023•38 min•Ep. 124
Catalyzing positive changes in health through science, technology & knowledge to achieve optimal human performance, Craig Goldberg is the founder of inHarmony Interactive. You can find more information here: https://iaminharmony.com/pages/about ... Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a di...
Jun 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 123
This is the 8th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fig...
Jun 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 122
Stephanie Kakris has a Masters in Psychology and is a published parenting author. She is the co-founder of ScreenCoach, a combined hardware and software platform where kids are allocated a set amount of screen time, and after their time is up, they need to go and complete activities such as exercise, chores or non-screen play to earn more time before they can resume. You can find more information here: https://www.myscreencoach.com/about/ ... Thanks for listening! We would love your support so w...
Jun 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 121
This is the 7th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fig...
May 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 120
A cancer survivor, Danielle is deeply passionate about the subject of wellbeing - what it means to live a full and meaningful life. She believes wellbeing should be central to all decision-making at the individual, organizational and societal level and her work is dedicated to making that a reality. As a Workplace Wellbeing Advisor , she works with organizations to help them develop comprehensive, long-term wellbeing strategies. She is also Vice-Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace...
May 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 119
This is the 6th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fig...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 118
Simon Townsend is a medical doctor with an MBChB and BSc in psychology. He left the hospital 15 years ago to pursue self-awareness training with the Avatar® Course. He is now a full-time Avatar Master, dedicated to helping people go beyond their self-imposed limitations and gain an experiential understanding that they are more than their mind and body. By developing the skills of personal responsibility and compassion, Simon seeks to empower individuals to enhance their lives. You can find more ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 117
This is the 5th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fig...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 116
Helen Kapalos Is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, recognised journalist and motivational speaker and facilitator. In addition to her extensive career in media, Helen served a four year term as Victoria’s principal Multicultural Commissioner where she championed social justice reform for marginalised and disadvantaged communities. An accomplished journalist, presenter and executive producer with over 20 years’ experience, Helen directed, produced and appeared in a ground breaking film on m...
Apr 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 115
This is the 16th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fi...
Apr 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 114
Gary Borham is a creator of on-line solutions to solve some of life’s small but big problems. He is the co-founder of HitPauze & Screen Coach. You can find more information on HitPauze here: https://www.hitpauze.com/ ... Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a difference! The Move Your Mind...
Apr 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 113
I took a lot out of this conversation. We touched on a number of topics, but perhaps most importantly, we discussed the state of the psychological industry and how individuals can navigate finding the right professional for their needs. This is a very complicated area that we are traditionally not educated on. Dr. Aileen Alegado is the Director and primary clinician at Mindset Consulting. As a registered clinical psychologist, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice, spec...
Apr 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 112
This is the 15th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series and is proudly sponsored by Lendlease. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These fi...
Mar 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 111
“You can’t find what you are looking for, by searching for it. What you seek cannot be found. Peace is unfounded. Grounded in letting go. The flow, falling softly like snow. What does it taste like? Now use your imagination. You can create anything you want. That moment in time. It cannot be unfounded.” This is a quote from my next guest, Shaun Randall. I really loved this chat and connected with Shaun on many levels. He is authentic and has followed his own path by practicing the art of listeni...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 110
This is the 14th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These figures are made even more compelling as...
Mar 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 109
This is the 13th episode of the Brick by Brick series. This series was launched due to the positive reaction to the construction series. We will be interviewing a range of people from the industry and will be discussing a range of topics such as the state of mental health in the industry. Australia loses one construction worker every two days to suicide & more than 20% of the construction industry are shown to have had a mental health condition. These figures are made even more compelling as...
Mar 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 108
This is the second episode with Melo Calarco. Melo is a certified mindfulness facilitator with over 25 years experience. He learned to manage highly challenging and stressful situations, build mental endurance and rise above adversity from his life lessons on the road where he cycled, trekked and traveled over 30,000km’s around the planet on his mountain bike. He now shares that deep experience in his professional role as a certified performance coach and mindfulness facilitator with corporate C...
Mar 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 107
Speak & Share is a Not For Profit Mental Health Organisation who encourages the tough conversations and challenges the stigma associated with mental health. Through a preventative proactive approach, they facilitate school, corporate and sporting club programs, as well as local events to connect community and raise awareness to positively impact mental health awareness. Speak & Share's founding directors are three best mates who have shared the loudest of laughs and have lent each other ...
Feb 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 106
