Mind Your Head

Mind Your Head

By Elliott Hagen

Welcome to Mind Your Head, a space for people to share their stories, talk openly and honestly about their own mental health challenges and to give listeners some comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
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  1. Number 1: More Than Rugby: Gayle Broughton’s Story

    Olympic gold medallist. Trailblazer. Proud Māori woman. And a human being who has walked through both incredible highs and some of life’s toughest moments. In this episode, Gayle Broughton opens up in a way she rarely has before - sharing the private battles behind the public success. We talk about her rise to the top of world rugby, the pressure and expectation that came with it, her transition into rugby league, and the moment she hit rock bottom. Gayle speaks honestly about identity, mental health, and the courage it takes to admit you’re struggling, even when the world thinks you’re unstoppable. This conversation is about owning your truth, sitting with your pain, and finding the strength to rebuild from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt lost, misunderstood, or like you had to hold it all together - this episode will mean something to you. This episode is brought to you by True Protein. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP NOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t miss out - hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media! Instagram: ⁠@mindyourhead.podcast YouTube: @mindyourhead.podcast Facebook: ⁠@mindyourhead.pod

    2h 19min
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  2. Number 2: Heston Russell: Former Special Forces Commando on Leadership, Identity & Finding Purpose Again

    This week I sit down with someone whose life has been defined by service, sacrifice, and an unshakeable sense of responsibility - former Special Forces Major, Heston Russell.In this conversation, we go far beyond the uniform.We talk about the realities of war, the loss and trauma that stays with you long after you return home, and the moment overseas that changed Heston forever. We dive into leadership and character, what it really means to carry the weight of other people’s lives, and how identity can be built - and broken - through service.Heston opens up about the battles no one sees, the scrutiny and pressure that came with the ABC lawsuit, and the challenge of rebuilding purpose once the military chapter ends. We explore mental health, healing, and finding a way back to yourself when the world gets loud.This isn’t just a conversation about the military - it’s a conversation about being human. About loss, responsibility, courage, and the work it takes to truly know who you are outside of the roles you’ve lived in.It was a genuine honour to sit across from Heston. His honesty, his integrity, and his willingness to go there make this one of the most powerful episodes I’ve ever recorded. This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP NOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Offer valid for new customers only. Don’t miss out - hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media! Instagram: ⁠@mindyourhead.podcast YouTube: @mindyourhead.podcast Facebook: ⁠@mindyourhead.pod

    1h 32min
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  3. Number 3: The Signs You’re Not Okay & When to Speak Up with Jack Davis

    This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Jack Davis — founder of It’s Cool To Cry and someone I genuinely have a lot of respect for. In his twenties, Jack lost his girlfriend Elle to suicide. A moment that completely changed the course of his life. What followed was a period of deep grief, numbness, anger, and trying to make sense of emotions he never really learned how to process. In this conversation, Jack opens up about that experience — the love he had for Elle, the aftermath of losing her, and what it looked like trying to navigate life while carrying that kind of pain. We speak about mental health, masculinity, identity, and the pressure a lot of men feel to hold everything in. Jack shares how he went from shutting down emotionally to doing the work on himself, and how that journey led to creating It’s Cool To Cry — a movement helping people feel more comfortable opening up about what’s really going on in their heads. We also dive into practical conversations around mental health — the signs to look out for when you’re not okay, when it might be time to speak up, and why you don’t have to wait until things get really bad to ask for help. This is an honest, grounded conversation about grief, healing, and turning pain into purpose.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need it. This episode is brought to you by True Protein. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP NOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t miss out - hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media! Instagram: ⁠@mindyourhead.podcast YouTube: @mindyourhead.podcast Facebook: ⁠@mindyourhead.pod

    2h 2min
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  4. Number 4: 9 Holes, 9 Questions | Golf, Mental Health & Life Lessons

    A new segment: 9 holes, 9 questions. gggnmggnmnnngnWhile playing a round of golf at Headland Park Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast, we answer questions sent in by listeners about life, mental health, friendships and the podcast. Topics include:• What happiness actually means• Why men struggle with mental health• Emotional regulation• Dream podcast guests• The future of the podcastSend in your questions for the next 9 Holes 9 Questions. This episode is brought to you by True Protein. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP NOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t miss out - hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media! Instagram: ⁠@mindyourhead.podcast YouTube: @mindyourhead.podcast Facebook: ⁠@mindyourhead.pod

    34min
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  5. Number 5: The Medicine Within: Healing & Transformation with Lino Hola

    This week on Mind Your Head, I sit down with Lino Hola - transformation coach, workshop facilitator, and founder of Mens Medicine. Lino’s mission is to help men reconnect with themselves, heal from within, and break free from cycles that no longer serve them. In this episode, we go deep into his upbringing and cultural roots, the adversities and rock-bottom moments that shaped his path, and how breathwork became a powerful tool for transformation. We talk about family, identity, love, masculinity, spirituality, and the daily practices that keep him grounded. Lino shares raw truths about pain, leadership, and legacy, while offering practical wisdom for anyone ready to slow down, breathe, and look within.This is a powerful conversation about healing, brotherhood, and what it truly means to be a man today. This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP NOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Offer valid for new customers only. Don’t miss out - hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media! Instagram: ⁠@mindyourhead.podcast YouTube: @mindyourhead.podcast Facebook: ⁠@mindyourhead.pod

    1h 59min
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