We sit down with the two founders of Naturally Cooked Sunscreen—a bold, all-natural sunscreen brand born from passion, purpose, and a leap of faith. These two best mates Jake & Lachlan walked away from their 9-to-5 lives to create something meaningful from the ground up. We dive into their journey of leaving job security behind, the challenges of starting a purpose-driven business, and how mental resilience played a massive role in chasing their dream. It's a story about risk, vision, and redefining success, naturally.

Todd Ley was the world’s number one junior tennis player signed by IMG and destined for global stardom. But behind the scenes, it was a very different story: relentless pressure, toxic systems, parental trauma, and a brutal collapse into burnout, identity loss, and mental health struggles.

In this episode, Todd opens up about his rise and fall inside the elite tennis world and what it really cost him. We unpack the dark truths behind junior sport, what happens when your identity is tied to success, and how he rebuilt his life with purpose after hitting rock bottom.

Now the author of SMASHED, Todd is using his story to break the silence around mental health in sport — and this episode is as raw, real, and revealing as it gets.

Sarah’s journey through anxiety is raw, real, and deeply relatable. From hitting rock bottom to creating a movement focused on resilience and connection, her story is one of true transformation.

We dive into mental health first aid, emotional intelligence, and the pressure of balancing parenthood and purpose.

Her company, Healthy Minds, is now making a real impact inside workplaces — helping teams build resilience, reduce stress, and create mentally healthier environments from the inside out.

Sitting down with Osher Günsberg was a true dream come true, this episode is all about reflecting on the powerful lessons he shared with us. Osher’s journey reminded us that recovery is possible, growth is real, and chasing your dreams is always worth itIn this special debrief, we open up about the moments that hit hardest, the insights that shifted our perspective, and how this conversation has already changed the way we think about mental health — and about life.

As some of you may have seen on Instagram, we announced that for the next few weeks, we’ll be dropping down to one episode a week. Kirby’s wedding is just two weeks away and after that, he’s off on his honeymoon.
This way, new episodes will still be dropping while he’s away, keeping the momentum rolling.

If you ever needed a sign to chase your dreams, this is it. Anything is possible.

Let’s go.

Osher Günsberg. One of Australia’s most recognizable media personalities. Host of Australian Idol, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Masked Singer. But beyond the spotlight, Osher is also a passionate mental health advocate and the author of the best-selling memoir Back, After the Break.Like Liam, Osher battled for years with crippling OCD, which ultimately led to psychotic episodes and a complete mental health breakdown. His story of recovery, resilience, and self-awareness is one we’ve looked up to for a long time.This episode is more than just a conversation, it’s a dream come true, and a huge milestone for us.Please enjoy the show.

Harley from The Grounded Warrior shares how his dad’s brain tumor at 13 and losing his best mates at 18 taught him resilience and gratitude. A powerful story of turning pain into purpose. This one’s for anyone learning to grow through what they go through.

Liam and Kirby reflect on overcoming social anxiety and breaking free from anger addiction, to the power of video diaries and the perspective they bring on personal growth.

How important are boundaries in your life? Turns out, they’re everything. Whether it’s relationships, family, friendships, or even the boundaries you set for yourself, they play a crucial role in your well-being.

In this episode, we sit down with Cyndi from Boundaries Challenge to explore why setting boundaries is so important.

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What do you do when the demons in your mind feel like they’re winning? Joe from The Anxious Warrior knows that battle. Raised in a tough environment, he nearly lost himself until he fought back. Now, he’s helping others do the same. This one’s for anyone fighting their own war.

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Living with OCD, Simon turned his struggles into a mission to help others. As the founder of Mindful Men, he’s breaking the silence on men’s mental health through therapy, mentorship, and real talk.

In this episode, we dive into his journey, the power of vulnerability, and why speaking up matters.