In episode 47, Mitch Wallis speaks to Greg Bird, a proud Anaiwan Man, born and raised in country New South Wales. He was a professional Rugby League player for an impressive 18 years, hanging up his boots in 2019 to move up to the Gold Coast and prioritise time with his wife and kids. This episode dives deep into untold stories of struggle both on and off the pitch.


this episode covers:

 his unspoken story of struggle, stigma and feeling like a burden.
 the impact of football on his mental health, from extreme highs to unmanageable lows.
  the media's portrayal and what really went on behind closed doors.
  anger on the field and run-ins with the police - from bad boy to family man.
  injury, pain, addiction and grieving the loss of his father.
  becoming a father and navigating his own identity change.



Stay connected:
www.instagram.com/birdman_13 
www.projectnetzero.com.au
www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis


Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠⁠⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠⁠⁠


Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkZJxdLJB04



Greg Bird: his untold story of struggle, hidden behind the game

As one of the most recognised thought leaders in mental health, Mitch interviews guests from around the world to educate and inspire others to maximise their emotional wellbeing.

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

In episode 56, Mitch Wallis is back with another short-solo and this time he's unpacking the fear of failure and how it might be negatively impacting our ability to connect with others.


This episode covers:
- What is failure and how does it impact us
- Why it's holding you back from connecting 
- My personal experience with failure
- How to re-define your meaning of failure
- Embracing your humanness


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Mitch Wallis - your fear of failure is impacting your ability to connect

In episode 54, Mitch Wallis is back with a solo deep dive into the heavily opinionated world of boundaries. 

A psychology buzz word that has gained a lot of traction in the wellness world and news stories over the past few years - from Jonah Hall to The Holistic Psychologist - everybody has a strong take on what it means to keep themselves safe and sane. 

Have we gone too far in our boundary setting? Are we blurring them with rules and expectations? And are they the same in all relationships? Mitch gets honest about how he partially disagrees with his idol and boundaries queen, Brené Brown - and shares why as he unpacks his 8 laws to effective boundaries...

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mitchwallis.com.au

Mitch Wallis: 8 Laws to Effective Boundaries

In episode 53, Mitch Wallis speaks to Dr Tony Mastroianni, a psychiatrist with over 30 years' experience in clinical practice. Tony specialises in the treatment of ADHD and schizophrenia, and is the founder of the Focalength Method™, a holistic approach to treatment that takes a 360 view of a person in order to help them get well, and stay well.


This episode covers:

 Moving medicine away from diagnosis towards a holistic model of care
 Why we need to look outside of the mind when treating mental illness
 What is the Focalength Method™ and how we can all apply the principals
 His work specialising in ADHD and the elements that are often-overlooked
 Modern day mental illnesses - where we've gone wrong with treatment
 A deep dive into the impact of our core beliefs and attachment styles



Stay Connected:
www.focalength.com.au
www.instagram/mitch.wallis

Psychiatrist Dr Tony Mastroianni: why we need to stop treating mental illness solely with medication

In episode 52, Mitch Wallis speaks to Maddy MacRae, a comedy creator who exploded onto the scene during lockdown with her hilarious and relatable skits about sex, dating and everything in-between. We go deep and explore previously untouched topics such as her mental health journey, her sexuality and the reality of life online.


This episode covers:

 rising quickly to online success but struggling internally
 her experience with therapy and navigating severe anxiety
  an obsessive concern that kept her paralysed on content creation
  navigating the rollercoaster of going viral online and chasing validation
  how to audit your belief system, build thick skin and stop people pleasing
  exploring sexuality, attachment style and enmeshment in her relationships



Stay connected:
www.instagram.com/maddy_macrae_
www.tiktok.com/@maddy_macrae_
www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis


Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or
guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com

Maddy MacRae: on having 3 million followers and a secret anxiety about creating content

In episode 51, Mitch Wallis speaks to Gaj, a highly sought-after performance coach recognized for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential. For over 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximize performance, and accelerate growth. As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients that are proven to enhance potential and performance. 


This episode covers:


 the unique skill that all high performers possess
 the biggest limiting beliefs that stop people succeeding
  how to move past defeat and into true resilience
  #1 thing you're doing wrong if you want to get promoted
  why all high performers are a little bit f*cked up



Stay connected:
https://kompassconsultancy.com/
www.instagram.com/gajravichandra
www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis 


Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or
guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com


Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/8fRx_64RQR4

Greg Bird: his untold story of struggle, hidden behind the game

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