All Episodes

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011: Purpose Through Pain - Sean Phillip

In this episode, we speak with Shaun Phillip—founder of the mental health movement The Shaka Project. What began as a personal battle with mental ill-health has grown into a nationwide …

1:31:37 S2E3

010: Behind the Shield, Beyond the Job - James Geering

In this episode, we sit down with James Geering—former firefighter, qualified Exercise Physiologist, stuntman, author, and the voice behind the Behind the Shield Podcast. James shares his journey from frontlines …

1:57:44 S2E2

009: Stillness After the Storm - Chris Thompson-Lang

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Chris Thompson-Lang—Army veteran and co-founder of Frontline Yoga. Chris shares his experiences from early childhood, including domestic violence, his 14 years …

1:11:29 S2E1

008: Unity in the Uniform - Mali Briggs

In this episode, we speak with Mali Briggs—first responder and founder of Aussie Frontline, an organization dedicated to supporting those who serve on the frontlines. Mali shares insights from his …

1:25:33

006: The Science of Stress - Mandy Kennedy

In this episode, we chat with Mandy, a former Queensland Police Service officer who left her career as a forensic scientist at the peak of her health and wellbeing. Mandy …

1:22:20

005: The Resilience Shield - Ben Pronk DSC

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pronk, Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) recipient and former Commanding Officer of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), to explore the concept of …

1:25:12 S1E3

003: Retreat, Recover, Rebuild - Sam Parkhouse

In this episode, we chat with Sam Parkhouse about the holistic wellness retreats created specifically for injured New South Wales Fire and Rescue staff. Sam explains the importance of providing …

1:33:08 S1E2

002: Neuroscience of the Mind - Lee Cheesman

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Lee “Cheesy” Cheesman as he explains how the brain plays a critical role in mental health. Lee unpacks …