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Couching The Mind
by Clearing The Mind One Couch Talk at a Time
I'm just a passionate Aussie, wanting to share my own mental health stories & struggles in the hope to help others. With presenting a raw & honest energy, I intend to create a comfort zone for others wanting to share their life-changing battles.
Episodes
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Episode 1: The Mind Behind the Mic – Making Sense of My ADHD 🎙️🧠
In this episode, I return to the mic and open up about restarting Couching the Mind and receiving a recent ADHD diagnosis. I reflect on what it’s been like to finally make sense of years of racing thoughts, overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt — and how gaining clarity around how my mind works has...
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Why don't we talk 'anxiety'??? (EP 1 of 2024)
It's been a while.... But finally i'm back... My absence will be explained.... Do you ever sit down and ask yourself these questions: - Why do I have anxiety? - Why do I choose to hide my anxiety? - Why don't I want too talk about my anxiety? - Why can't I put my mind at rest? - Why do I find it...
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Happy Place - A Solo Podcast Episode
It's been a while since I last uploaded a podcast episode. Life got busy. My mental health wasn't in the greatest of places... But i'm back!! And i'm bringing with me some consistently. There's plenty too look forward do, I can assure you;). - Have you ever created a 'happy space' for yourself? -...
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'Being the highest bid, for a banana duct taped to a wall' feat, Jeff Woolaston (my father)
- Would you believe me if i told you that back in 2019, a banana ducted tape to a wall (what they call a 'piece of art') had been sold for $120,000 at Art Basel (Miami Beach)? - Does the explicit language in RNB and Rap music, have a negative effect on people / does it ultimately shape people?…
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Adapt and Overcome (fitness oriented episode), Feat. Taz Savage, Ben Hardman + Jignesh Tanwar
How hard it is too create change from within? …. 🤔 How hard it is too drift apart from a social circle that isn’t bringing out the best ‘you’? … 🤔 How hard is it to a set fitness goal, and actually implement the hard work, to be able to achieve that goal? …🤔 These questions above + more were...
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What's your opinion? PART 1., Feat. Jignesh Tanwar (close friend of mine)
In this episode of CTM, a close friend of mine, Jignesh Tanwar, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'What's your opinion?. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 ----> THIS IS PART 1 OF THE PODCAST EPISODE <---- Topics / Questions that Jigs and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Has…
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Mindfulyes, Feat Monica Posada (Founder of Sol Being (Mindfulness course) + Box Femme (Female boxing community) )
In this episode of CTM, founder of Sol Being (mindfulness course), and Box Femme (female boxing community), Monica Posada, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Mindfulyes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Monica and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: Box femme…
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I Refuse To Stop, Featuring Sonia Williams (First women to be apart of the NSW public order and riot squad + bodybuilder, powerlifter, and also living with a severe case of Tracheobronchomalacia)
In this episode of CTM, Former member of the NSW police force / and also well known in the Australian bodybuilding / powerlifting scene, Sonia Williams, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘I Refuse To Stop’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 WARNING -> VIEWER DISCRETION… EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IS...
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'What's your point of view?' (solo ep.)
Topics that I went over throughout the episode 🎧🎤: - Are we entitled to have an opinion? 🗣 - Think for yourself 🤔 - The smallest of things, can positively alter your mindset (i.e. making your bed) 🛏 💡 - Waking up with a smile on your face 😃 - Don't become reliant on your partner / pushing...
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'Foot On The Breaks' Feat. Zak Adkins (Moto Journalist / Volunteer speaker for Black Dog Institute)
In this episode of CTM, moto Journalist / volunteer speaker for Black Dog Institute, Zak Adkins, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Foot On The Breaks’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Zak and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Being diagnosed with Bipolar - Moving...
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'Turn That Frown Upside Down', Feat. Jesse Manibusan (Singer / songwriter, the man behind the smiley face t-shirts, and also world-renowned for the work that he does with the Catholic church)
In this episode of CTM, world renowned singer / songwriter, story teller, and disciple of Jesus Christ, Jesse Manibusan, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Turn That Frown Upside Down’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Jesse and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - What...
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'Leap Of Faith', Featuring Mike Lewis (Author of 'When To Jump' / former professional squash player)
In this episode of CTM, author of the world wide phenomenon 'When To Jump' / former professional squash player, Mike Lewis, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Behind The Scenes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Mike and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Everyone's...
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'Behind The Scenes', Featuring Jeff Reingold (World-wide film producer)
In this episode of CTM, world-wide film producer, Jeff Reingold, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Behind The Scenes’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 -> Jeff has worked with the likes of channel 9, World Gym, Colombia Studios etc…. Topics that Jeff and I went over throughout the…
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'A lot of Laughter, With A lot of Seriousness', Featuring Jeff Woolaston (my father)
In this episode of CTM, I delve into conversation with my father, Jeff Woolaston, revolving around the topic of 'A Lot of Laughter, With a Lot of Seriousness' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 This conversation was more-or-less on the basis of, having a laugh with a loved one. Whilst talking about life,...
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'Relatable Thinking' featuring Jayden Woolaston (Host of the Couching The Mind Podcast)
In this episode of CTM, I delve into a solo conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Relatable Thinking' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Love what you do 🤩 - What are your core values? 🧐 - School life versus the real world 👨🏼🏫 🌍 - How to...
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'War.... What Is It Good For?', Feat. Ash Keillah (Former My Kitchen Rules Aus contestant / half blind pro surfer)
In this episode of CTM, Former MKR (My Kitchen Rules) contestant / half blind pro surfer, Ash Keillah, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘War.... What Is It Good For?'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Ash and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - The war in Ukraine ->...
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'Swept Under The Rug', Featuring Bernie Small (indigenous childhood friend to my father), and Jeff Woolaston (my father)
In this episode of CTM, childhood friend to my father, Bernie Small, and my father, Jeff Woolaston, join me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Swept Under The Rug’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Bernie, my father and I went over throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Understanding your...
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'Finding Your Voice', Feat Chele Anne (Domestic violence survivor + co-admin on the Missing Persons Australia FB / Instagram page)
In this episode of CTM, Domestic violence survivor + co-admin on the Missing Persons Australia FB / Instagram page, Chele Anne, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Finding Your Voice’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Chele and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤…
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'Life', Featuring Jayden Woolaston (Host / founder of Couching The Mind Podcast Series)
In this episode of CTM, I delve into a solo conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Life' 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 - Topics that I went over, throughout the episode 🎧🎤: - Stop setting unnecessary high levels of expectation 📈 - Fighting fire with fire 🔥 - Failure is a means of success 👎🏽=👍🏾…
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'Revealing The Truth', Feat. Gary Fahey (Former Australian police officer and head of the Australian prime minister’s personal protection team for Kevin Rudd, and a past contestant on SAS Australia)
In this episode of CTM, Former Australian police officer and head of the Australian prime minister’s personal protection team for Kevin Rudd, and a past contestant on SAS Australia, Gary Fahey, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Revealing The Truth’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics...
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'Breaking The Cycle', Featuring Aaron Stark (Speaker on TedX + mental health advocate)
In this episode of CTM, TedX speaker + mental health advocate Aaron Stark, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Breaking The Cycle’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Aaron and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Growing up in a broken family 💔 - Being homeless at aged…
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'Bounce Back', Featuring Vanessa Angerer (Cohost of the Gold Coast / Brisbane Megarun)
In this episode of CTM, Gold Coast / Brisbane Megarun cohost Vanessa Angerer, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Bounce Back’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Vanessa and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - We are always capable of more 🙌🏻 - Seek discomfort...
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'Rural Fitness', Feat. Marcus Cope (Personal Trainer, nutritionist + host of Marcus Cope Podcast)
In this episode of CTM, Personal Trainer, nutritionist + host of Marcus Cope Fitness Podcast, Marcus Cope, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Rural Fitness'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Marcus and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Understanding Australia's...
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'Volunteering', Featuring Jace Chandler (SES + Rural Fire Service Volunteer)
In this episode of CTM, SES / Rural Fire Service Volunteer, Jace Chandler, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Volunteering'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Jace and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Volunteering 🤝 - Importance of 'faith' 🙌🏻 - Young people do…
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'Mother And Son', Featuring Christine Woolaston (My mother)
In this episode of CTM, my mother, Christine Woolaston, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'Mother And Son'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that my mother (Christine) and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Losing your parents (finding your purpose) 🔍 - Dealing with…
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'A Whole Different World', Featuring Archie Arsenic (Queer burlesque drag and sideshow performer)
In this episode of CTM, Queer Burlesque drag and sideshow performer, Archie Arsenic, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'A Whole Different World'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Archie and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Having gastric sleeve surgery 😷…
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'Pride And Passion', Featuring David Pestano-Sims (Die-hard Arsenal Fan)
In this episode of CTM, Die-hard Arsenal FC fan, David Pestano-Sims, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of ‘Pride And Passion’. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that David and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - There’s no place for racism 🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️ - Finding your second...
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'When Life Gives You Lemons', Featuring Jared Guiste (Former hip-hop dancer + paramedic)
In this episode of CTM, former paramedic / hip-hop dancer, Jared Guiste, joins me in conversation revolving around the topic of 'When Life Gives You Lemons'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Jared and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Make that most of what we have ✌🏻 - Life can be...
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'Lyric Message', Featuring iiiConic (upcoming rap artist) + Theonedevoy (high-school rap artist)
In this episode of CTM, upcoming Aussie rap artist 'iiiConic', and high-school rap artist 'Theonedevoy' join me in conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Lyric Message'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that iiiConic, Theonedevoy and I went over, throughout the interview 🎧🎤: - Hard work does pay...
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'All Or Nothing', Featuring Brittany George (former Australian winter olympics ski aerialist)
In this episode of CTM, former Australian winter olympics ski aerialist, Brittany George, joins me in conversation, revolving around the topic of 'All Or Nothing'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 WARNING - THIS EPISODE DOES DIRECTLY REFERENCE SUICIDE.... IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU MAY KNOW MIGHT BE STRUGGLING,...
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'Sweat It Out', Featuring Chala Mohamed (founder of 'Lets Get It Fitness' personal training)
In this episode of CTM, founder of 'Lets Get It Fitness' personal training branch, Chala Mohamed, joins me in conversation, revolving around the topic of 'Sweat It Out'. 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Topics that Chala and I went over, throughout the interview: - Why fitness has such a positive impact on our...
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'External And Internal Strength' Featuring Jaxton Tippet (host of the 'I Am Me Podcast')
🎙🗣In this episode of CTM, 26 year old personal trainer, business enthusiast and host of the 'I Am Me Podcast', joins me in conversation over the topic of 'External and Internal Strength'. Jaxton talks about his interest in fitness, and how it was always apart if his life at a very young age…
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'Removing The Badge', Featuring Jamie Pultz (Former Police Officer + Host of Tear It Down podcast)
In this episode of CTM, former police officer, and creator of the 'Beenham Valley Road' podcast + 'Tear it Down' mental health series, joins me in conversation around the topic of 'Removing The Badge'. Jamie talks about his past life as a police officer. And how it took him an extension period of...
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'Roll With The Punches', Featuring Scott Martin
In this episode of CTM, Scott Martin joins me in conversation, via Zoom Chat, as we delve into the topic of 'Role With The Punches'. Scott talks about what it was like when the news first broke to him that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Whilst explaining the aftermath of the negative...
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'In The Zone', Featuring Tammy Van Wisse (former Australian long distance swimmer)
In this episode of CTM, former Australian long distance swimmer, Tammy Van Wisse, joins me in conversation via Zoom Chat. Tammy talks about how her interest in long distance swimming came about. And what it was like to work with someone like (swimming legend) Dawn Fraser, and Tammys' big night on...
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'When The Music Stops', Featuring Bowdy, A.K.A BXWDY (DJ / founder of BAO Collective clothing)
In this episode of CTM, Aussie DJ / founder of BAO Collective clothing, Bowdy, joins me in conversation covering the topic of 'When The Music Stops'. Bowdy talks about his upbringing. Living in a very poor and dangerously gang induced area of New Zealand. It was so bad at times, that at aged…
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'Be Happy In Your Own Skin', Featuring Sam Miliano
In this episode of CTM, Sam Miliano, a good mate of mine, joins me in conversation, discussing the topic 'Be Happy In Your Own Skin'. Sam talks about his own body weight issues. Whilst also defining what he deems 'fat skinny' to be. Sam (overtime) has inherited the idea of not giving a crap of…
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'Definition of Man', Featuring Lachie Stuart (founder of 'The Man That Can Project')
What a way to start season three of Couching The Mind. With a convincingly big 'bang'. In this episode, Lachie Stuart, founder of 'The Man That Can Project', joins me in conversation via Zoom Chat. Lachie details the purpose of the project, with the mission being to 'to empower men to take...
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'Why Not Try?', Featuring Jayden Woolaston (founder + host of Couching The Mind)
In this episode of CTM, founder and host of CTM, Jayden Woolaston goes through the topic of 'Why Not Try'. Jayden shares his own personal experiences of trying something out for the first time. Whether it be a fear, and your pushing your own boundaries, or you've just never had the opptunity to...
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'Healthy Body, Healthy Mind', Featuring Jeff Kowamoto (Brazzillian jiujitsu athlete/coach)
In this episode of CTM, Brazillian jiujitsu athlete/coach, Jeff Kowamoto, joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. Jeff talks about his upbringing, and his introduction to BJJ. Paying mention to the everlasting effect that BJJ has had on his own mental state of mind. Expressing that BJJ can allow...
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'Me, Myself, and I', Featuring Belinda (owner of Sunset Lane Photography)
In this episode of CTM, Sunset Lane Photography owner, Belinda, joins me in conversation on the couch. Belinda talks about the unfortunate situation of having to split up with her now ex husband, which resulted in her having to look after her two sons, as a single parent. At the time, emotions…
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'Half Blind, Full Mind', Featuring Ash Keillah (professional surfer, and former contestant on MKR)
In this episode of CTM, Ash Keillah, professional surfer, passionate Brazilian jiu-jitsu follower and former contestant on the My Kitchen Rules TV series, joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. Ash details a very unfortunate situation that had occurred within his family. A few years back, Ash…
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'Your Not Alone', Featuring Wayde Custerson (Co-host of the 'D and Dos Show')
In this episode of CTM, Wayde Custerson, co-host of the 'D and Dos Show' (podcast series), joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. Wayde details the journey that led to both himself and his life-long bestmate, Daniel Schuller, to wanna then resutlantly have this passion for starting up the podcast...
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'Overthinking', Featuring Jayden Woolaston (host of Couching The Mind)
In this episode of CTM, I, Jayden Woolaston, embark on a solo episode, revolving around the topic of 'Overthinking'. If I'm completely honest, it's something that I struggle with on a day-to-day basis. And I feel like it's a very unspoken societal issue, that many many people struggle with. As I...
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'Second Gear', Featuring Phil Anderson (former Australian Cyclist)
In this Episode of CTM, former Australian Cyclist, and the first non-european to wear the yellow jersey for Tour De France, Phil Anderson, joins me in conversation via Zoom chat. Phil shares with me, his incredible cycling journey. From fixing up an old bike to master the art of cycling, to then...
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'Creating Memories', Featuring Darcy Raftos (founder of The Pub Statement)
If your chasing after a good night out, meeting new people that you've never met before, The Pub Statement has it all sorted for you. In this episode of CTM, Darcy Raftos, founder of The Pub Statement, joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. The Pub Statement, is a pub crawl events page, where...
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'Keep on Singing on', Featuring music artist, Karl. S. Williams
In this episode of CTM, Karl S. Williams, blues, roots, folk and americana music artist, joins me in conversation via ZoomChat. We talk about the importance of music. Why, that when we feel sad, and wanna try and pick ourselves up again, that we'll listening to an uplifting, an inspiring song.…
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'Personal Update', Featuring Jeff Woolaston (my father), as the guest host interviewing me.
In this episode, episode 12, season 2 of CTM, my father had kindly given up his time to fill in as a guest host, interviewing me. It was certainly very different, being on the receiving end of questions, when being so used to doing polar opposite. Although, it was a very therapeutic experience.…
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'Spread The Love Not The Hate', Featuring Dok Mamer (TikToker)
In this episode, Season 2, Episode 11, Dok Mamer, TikToker, joins me in conversation via ZoomChat. Dok talks about the origins of his TikTok account. Stating that the reasoning behind it, was to 'spread the love and not the hate'. Dok also brings up situations from the past, where he had been in...
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'Disbelief', Featuring Todd Morgan (National Programs Manager for Outside the Locker Room)
In this episode of CTM, Todd Morgan, National Programs Manager, for Outside the Locker Room, joins me in conversation via Zoomchat. Todd goes into detail with regards to the origins of Outside the Locker Room and how it was first formed. For those tuning in, that don't know a thing about OTLR…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I'm just a passionate Aussie, wanting to share my own mental health stories & struggles in the hope to help others. With presenting a raw & honest energy, I intend to create a comfort zone for others wanting to share their life-changing battles.
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