Episode 19

Former rugby league player turned community leader CraigHeslop joins Amit Singh to unpack the powerful story behind Buddy Up Australia a fast‑growing movement supporting current and former Defence members, first responders, and their families. Craig shares how injuries ended his footy career, how fitness became his gateway into service, and why he now leads an organisation dedicated to connection, decompression, and rebuilding purpose for those who’veworn the uniform.

In this episode, we dive into:

Craig also explains exactly how to join, how eventswork, and why Queensland especially Brisbane is becoming one of their strongest communities.

This conversation hits home for anyone who has served,supported someone who has, or understands the weight that comes with the badge, the uniform, or the oath.

Buddy Up Australia Join here: buddyupaustralia.orgOpen to: current & former Defence, first responders, and immediate family.

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Episode 18

In this powerful episode, Amit Singh sits down with internationally recognised mediator Craig Jones, Director ofRREDD Pty Ltd, and one of the most experienced high‑risk mediators working across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific. Craig shares how an unexpected path,froma Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science, to cross‑cultural negotiation training, to becoming an accredited mediator in both Australia and Papua New Guinea—shaped his career. He reflects on his early work with theCentral Land Council, the Native Title Tribunal, and how environmental disputes revealed a deeper truth: every environmental problem is ultimately a people problem. The conversation dives into Craig’s frontline experiences in high‑risk, high‑violence environments, including the PNG Highlands, where machetes, firearms, and inter‑group tensions were part of daily reality. Craig explains how he worked alongside police, community leaders, and armed groups to create safe spaces for dialogue, prevent bloodshed, and restore order. Craig also discusses his ongoing research at QUT (2021–2026), exploring how mediation can be re‑imagined addressing conflict in remote Aboriginal communities. This episode explores: Craig’s journey is a reminder thatstrong leadership is not loud — it’s calm, deliberate, and grounded in respect.

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Episode 17 – STRONG Legacy Podcast

• ​Title: Does excessive doomscrolling and digital consumption contribute to “digital dementia”?
• ​After 18 years in policing from child abuse investigations to crisis negotiations Tanja Catalinac recognised that “unwinding” with a phone was not rest, but a digital trap.
• ​In this episode, Tanja joins Amit to break down the biological cost of the scroll and the reality of operating in constant hyper-vigilance.
• ​She shares a powerful turning point using a simple behaviour interrupter, boiling the kettle which became the catalyst for a new mission: helping people step away from screens and reconnect with real life.
• ​This is an honest and practical conversation about reclaiming personal agency, building awareness, and finding an “exit ramp” from the digital world through her work with Pivot app.
• ​Key Takeaways:The impact of excessive digital consumption on brain function and wellbeing.How doomscrolling reinforces stress and hyper-vigilanceSimple, practical strategies to interrupt unhealthy patternsBuilding a healthier, intentional relationship with technology
• ​Connect with Tanja:

◦Name: Tanja Catalinac

◦Role: CEO / Co-Founder – Pivot: IRL in Progress

Email: [email protected]

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🎙️ STRONG Legacy Podcast — Episode 16

In this grounded, insightful and often funny conversation, Amit sits down with Superintendent Simon Tayler — senior QPS leader and co‑founder of TLT: Testing Limits Together, a leadership movement dedicated to building stronger cultures, accountable teams, and high‑performance mindsets across policing, sport, and community.

The episode kicks off with a laugh as Simon shares stories from his trip to the NRL Vegas Round, before shifting into the deeper lessons that have shaped his leadership journey and the work he does through TLT.

Across the episode, Simon unpacks:

• How Testing Limits Together helps leaders and teams push boundaries, grow capability, and build culture

• Why perspective is one of the most underrated leadership tools

• The difference between acceptance and agreement — and why leaders must master it

• How integrity, humility, and fairness anchor his leadership style

• Why enjoying your work is the foundation of every high‑performing team

• How to avoid being consumed by organisational noise and focus on what you can control

• The importance of saying “yes” to opportunities that stretch you

Simon also reflects on legacy — not as a grand monument, but as the feeling people are left with after working alongside you. For him, legacy lives in his two daughters, in the people he leads, and in the cultural impact he continues to build through both QPS and TLT.

This episode is real, practical, and full of wisdom for anyone in policing, leadership, sport, or any environment where culture and accountability matter.

STRONG conversations. STRONG people. STRONG Legacy.

In this episode, Amit Singh is joined by Jeff Garland, a former Senior Sergeant with the NSW Police Force, author, and trauma recovery coach, for an open and honest conversation about life behind the badge. Jeff shares what first drew him to policing, the realities few people ever see, and how repeated exposure to high‑stress and traumatic situations can quietly take its toll. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about policing, the importance of mental wellbeing, and why looking after yourself is essential not optional — when serving others. This episode offers meaningful insights into service, identity, resilience, and recovery, and highlights the importance of speaking openly about PTSD and mental health.

Guest: Jeff Garland
Book: Split Second: Real Life Experiences From Behind the Thin Blue Line
Website: https://www.jeffgarland.com.au

🎧 A thoughtful conversation aboutservice, strength, and learning to pause before burnout takes over.

STRONG Legacy Podcast – Episode 14

Mentor: The Jason Barrowcliffe Story True mentors don’t seek recognition — they create it in others. In this episode, Inspector Jason Barrowcliffe shares a powerful journey through the Queensland Police Service, built on self-awareness, service, and genuine leadership. From frontline policing to 16 years in the Dog Squad, and leadership roles across Gold Coast, Logan, Cairns, Mount Isa, and Brisbane, Jason’s career is defined by consistency, humility, and care for his people.His message is clear leadership is not about rank, but how you show up for others. Through lived experience, mentorship, and reflection, Jason highlights the importance of guiding the next generation and building strong, supportive teams. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and leaving a legacy that truly matters. Supporting Those Who Serve If Jason’s story resonates, it reflects the work of organisations committed to supporting frontline wellbeing:

• The Resilience Shield — focused on mindset, adversity, and personal responsibility through lived experience

.• Frontline Yoga — providing accessible yoga and mindfulness for frontline professionals.

• Aussie Frontline Foundation — supporting frontline heroes and their families.

• Buddy Up Australia — building connection, peer support, and mental health awareness.

Together, these organisations reflect the same principles shared in this episode — resilience, mentorship, and looking after one another when it matters most. Listen now and be part of the STRONG Legacy.

Episode 13

Mentor The Sally Brouwer Story

She joined the police in 1998.
Taught fitness at the academy for 15 years.
Trained right up until the day her triplets were born swimming 2km that very morning. Attempted SERT selection and kept pushing even after blowing out her knee. Built a business while raising three babies, navigating an autism diagnosis, and ultimately walking away from the job she loved because family had to come first.

This is Sally Brouwer — and her story is unreal.

In this powerful episode of STRONG Legacy, Sallyopens up about:

💥 Leaving policing andthe identity crash that follows
💥Missing the camaraderie, dark humour, and the people who truly “get it”
💥The loneliness of suddenly being home with little kids after years in tight‑knit teams
💥How fitness became her anchor through stress, trauma, and massive life change
💥Why strong people struggle to ask for help — and why checking in matters 💥The silent pressure first responders carry every day💥Her SERT selection attempt — and the moment she thought, “Please just kick me off” 💥The mindset that kept her going when everything felt heavy

Sally also drops one of the realest truths you’ll ever hear:

“Your health is more important than any job. If you dropdead tonight, someone else will be doing that role tomorrow.”

This episode is raw, funny, emotional, and brutally honest.
If you’re in policing, emergency services, leadership or just trying to stay afloat this conversation will hit home.

💪 Want to train with Sally?
You can follow Sally’s fitness programs and learn more about her strength‑basedapproach to health and resilience at: 👉https://sbfchallenge.com.au

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Real stories. Real resilience. Real leadership.

Episode 12

In this powerful episode, I sat down with former Queensland Police officer turned resilience and high‑performance consultant Shaun O’Gorman. Shaun shares his raw and honest journey — from joining the police at 19, to years in the dog squad, to battling PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts after leaving the job with no support. Shaun opens up about the realities of frontline policing, the hidden cost of trauma, moral injury, and what it took to rebuild his life. Today, he dedicates his work to helping first responders, leaders, and high performers build resilience, take ownership, and create meaningful change in their lives.

This conversation dives into:

Shaun leaves listeners with a powerful message: “Talk about it. Do the work. You can change, but you have to take responsibility for your part.”

Connect with Shaun: thestronglifeproject.com or via Instagram at The Strong Life Project.

Shaun O'Gorman: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/n8sf6b3e4n4vldylh4e77/ALKT03dW4XKzr...

Strong Legacy Podcast

I had the privilege of sitting down with Chief Inspector Corey Allen to discuss his incredible policing journey — from a tough childhood on Brisbane’s south side to becoming one of the most respected leaders in modern policing. Corey opens up about: Growing up in a violent home where police visited often. How his early lived experiences shaped his approach to policing.

• Staying open to new opportunities throughout a career • The power of small, achievable goals over distant, rigid ambitions.

• Why continuous learning is essential in policing Chief Inspector Allen’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. 🙌🔥

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In this conversation, Chief Inspector Don McKay, a 39‑yearpolicing veteran whose journey spans general duties, SERT, and forensic services. Don reflects on joining QPS at just 17, spending nearly two decades on call, and the moment he realised the story he’d been telling himself about work and wellbeing needed to change.

He speaks openly about the psychological toll of high‑exposure roles, the importance of understanding our internal narratives, and the responsibility leaders carry to show up as the healthiest version of themselves for their families, their teams, and their communities. Don also shares how supportive leadership within forensic services empowered him to drive meaningful wellbeing initiatives in an area deeply impacted by psychological injuries.

This episode is a powerful reminder that optimal health isn’t a luxury in policing it’s a duty, a mindset, and a lifelong practice.

If listeners want to learn more about the health‑optimisation project discussed in this episode, they can visit myglucosecoach.com.au.