Shared Minds Podcast

We’re diving into your questions—the ones that matter most. We open up about our own experiences, sharing personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and the mental health insights that have shaped us.

From navigating relationships to staying positive in tough times, we’re keeping it raw, real, and relatable. This is your episode, your questions—so let’s get into it. Hit follow so you never miss an episode!

Kirby and Liam open up about some of the darkest moments of their lives, sharing raw, unfiltered stories to reveal an essential truth: acknowledging your struggles is the first step toward healing and growth.

This conversation is filled with hope, honesty, and inspiration, reminding us all that no matter how deep the darkness, recovery and resilience are always within reach.

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We sit down with Pete Townsend, a Behavioral Advisory Teacher, to explore his incredible journey—from working with disengaged students and building resilience among troubled youth, to dying not once, but twice, and how it transformed his perspective on life.

Pete shares his powerful firsthand experiences and offers invaluable insights onmental health, the power of routine, and the importance of support systems for recovery and resilience. He also delves into the role of faith, community, and communication in overcoming life’s toughest challenges.

This is an episode filled with hope, strength, and life-changing lessons you won’t want to miss.

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We wrap up our deep dive with Hank van der Merwe, as he opens up about his fascinating journey from growing up in South Africa to embracing life as a true blue Aussie. Hank shares his personal experiences, shedding light on the cultural differences between South Africa and Australia, and the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new life.

It’s a powerful story of identity, change, and belonging—you don’t want to miss it.

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We sit down with Hank van der Merwe, an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, and author, to explore the complex inner workings of the human mind. Hank dives into why our minds behave the way they do and offers powerful insights to help Liam address his OCD-related obsessions.

With over 16 years of experience working with C-level executives across 26 countries, Hank brings a wealth of knowledge onleadership, high-performing teams, and personal growth. This conversation is packed with strategies to help you understand and unlock the full potential of your mind.

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Liam and Kirby get real about the past six weeks—and it’s been a rollercoaster. From navigating a tough breakup to taking control of severe OCD and even Kirby’s wild bucks party in Cairns, nothing is off-limits.

It’s raw, honest, and packed with lessons on resilience, growth, and embracing change.Like, follow, and subscribe to stay in the loop with all future episodes. Love yas! x

We sit down with Evan Stanley, a man who rewrote his life story—from the depths of addiction and drug dealing to building an unshakable mindset and a purpose-driven future. Evan’s transformation is nothing short of incredible, and he’s here to share hard-hitting lessons on resilience, perspective, and the power of change.

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Liam and Kirby dive deeper into the powerful mantra, “Starve The Monster”, the game-changing mindset that helped Liam break free from OCD. They also open up about a recent personal event in Liam’s life—something he felt needed to be addressed before moving forward.

This is one of our rawest, most personal episodes yet. Don’t forget to like, share, and follow to stay up to date with everything we have coming next. Love yas! x

We sit down with Alan Hogg, a former police officer, to uncover the hidden mental health struggles within the Australian police force over the last 30 years. From the pressure of the job to the lasting impact on mental well-being, Alan shares raw and eye-opening insights from his time on the front lines.

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The Story Behind The Shared Minds Podcast: Liam & Kirby’s Mental Health Journey

In this episode, we’re getting personal. Liam & Kirby open up about their own battles with mental health—the struggles, the turning points, and the journey that led them to create this podcast. It’s raw, real, and a reminder that you’re never alone in what you’re going through.

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