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Shared Minds Podcast
Shared Minds Podcast
Author: Liam Kilpatrick and Kirby Heck
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Two best mates, one incredible journey together. The Shared Minds Podcast with your hosts Kirby and Liam. They dive deep into conversations with celebrities, CEOs, entrepreneurs, Athletes, and people who have overcome all obstacles with unbreakable mindsets.
Liam knows firsthand the weight of mental health battles having fought through crippling OCD . Kirby who has supported Liam through his darkest moments, shares his story of overcoming personal challenges. Together they bring you a humour, relatable, reliable and valuable content about all things mindset, mental health & self improvement.
Liam knows firsthand the weight of mental health battles having fought through crippling OCD . Kirby who has supported Liam through his darkest moments, shares his story of overcoming personal challenges. Together they bring you a humour, relatable, reliable and valuable content about all things mindset, mental health & self improvement.
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In a world that feels like it’s getting stranger by the day, we decided to sit down and talk about it.In this episode, we step away from the usual format and dive into some of the wild conversations happening around the world right now. From the recent release of “those files” everyone seems to be talking about, to discussions around faith, belief in God, and the idea that there may be something bigger guiding everything and then we explore the strange theory of the giant serpent said to be frozen beneath Antarctica the so-called “world serpent” This episode is very different from what we normally do, but it’s an honest conversation between two mates trying to make sense of a chaotic world.We had a lot of fun recording it and we hope you enjoy listening.
In this episode, we continue our chat with the founder of Saint Juniper Gin Distillery, who stepped into an industry he had zero experience in and built an award-winning gin brand in under 12 months, taking home Spirit of the Year along the way.We dive into what it actually looks like to start from scratch — learning on the fly, making high-pressure decisions, backing your taste, and pushing forward without a safety net. No prior distilling background. No guarantees. Just conviction, long hours, and a willingness to figure it out as he went.This conversation goes beyond business. It’s about self-belief before results, handling doubt when you’re the least experienced person in the room, and committing fully to a vision even when you can’t see the whole path yet.If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready, qualified, or capable of taking a big leap, this episode will challenge the way you think about starting.
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Saint Juniper Gin Distillery, who took a leap of faith into an industry he had never worked in and built an award-winning gin brand from the ground up. Within just 12 months, he won Spirit of the Year.We talk about what it’s really like to start a business without prior experience, how he handled self-doubt and pressure, and the mindset required to keep pushing when you don’t have a proven track record behind you.This conversation is about backing yourself before you feel ready, learning fast, staying persistent, and committing fully to a vision even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re qualified enough to start something new, this episode will challenge that belief.
In this follow-up episode, we catch up with Cleo Massey to dive deeper into manifestation, intuition, and creating a life that truly aligns with who you are.We share our own most memorable spiritual encounters and explore the moment Cleo finally let go of chasing Hollywood realizing it was never her dream or purpose. From frustration and rejection to clarity and peace, this conversation is about discovering what really lights you up.Cleo also opens up about how she began “passing around the smile” spreading positivity and living intentionally in a way that uplifts herself and those around her.If you’ve ever felt lost chasing someone else’s version of success, this episode is full of guidance, inspiration, and tangible ways to align with your own path.Get your Tickets to Cleo Live Show at Events and Courses – Pass Around The SmileExpect inspiration, clarity and connection in a feel-good night out. Manifestation doesn’t have to be serious ~ it gets to be fun.
This week we sit down with Cleo Massey from the iconic Australian series H2O Just Add Water and unpack what life was really like growing up on one of the most successful teen shows of its time.Cleo opens up about the pressure of being a child star, the identity struggles that followed, and how brutally competitive and cut throat Hollywood can be behind the scenes. From early fame to the emotional battles no one saw, this is a side of the industry most people never hear about.We also dive into how she rebuilt herself through manifestation and mindset, and how she intentionally created a life aligned with purpose, peace, and belief. If you’ve ever felt lost, doubted yourself, or wondered whether you can truly create your dream life, this conversation will shift something in you.Get your Tickets to Cleo Live Show at Events and Courses – Pass Around The SmileExpect inspiration, clarity and connection in a feel-good night out. Manifestation doesn’t have to be serious ~ it gets to be fun.
On Underqualified & Oversharing, Liam came down with a severe case of Bali Belly… leading to one of the most funny, embarrassing, and unbelievable hospital visits ever.After hearing it, we threw the question out to you guys: what’s your craziest hospital or injury story?And honestly… the responses were unhinged.From people gluing their eyes shut, to motorbike accidents, to someone who was in the exact same waiting room as Liam, giving us a first-hand retelling of what they witnessed that day.Safe to say… we were in a full sweat from laughing.⚠️ Warning: This episode gets graphic, so maybe don’t chuck it on during lunch.
After surviving some of the most treacherous and unforgiving climbs on the biggest mountains in the world, Ollie now has his sights locked on THE mountain…Everest.But this isn’t just another expedition.Ollie is attempting a world record, becoming the fastest person ever to go sea to summit, meaning no cars, no shortcuts, no electricity, just pure human power, step after brutal step.In this episode, hear what inspired Ollie to walk away from the normal 9 to 5 life, chase the impossible, and take on this challenge in support of an incredibly noble charity cause.This is more than a climb.It’s a mission.To Support Ollie head toohttps://youturn.org.au/how-you-can-help/climbing-for-young-minds/
CEO and founder of Valley Eyewear, Michael Crawley shares the incredible story of how he built one of the world’s biggest sunglasses brands. A journey that started with a passing lie to avoid embarrassment and a small hobby in his garage. What began as an accident turned into a global empire, with Valley now selling hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of sunglasses every year across the world.
In this episode of The Shared Minds Podcast, Kirby brings out a deck of Deeper Conversation Cards and they’re packed with absolute gold. The questions open the door to some seriously meaningful, unexpected conversations about life, self-belief, vulnerability, and perspective across all walks of life. It’s a fun, relaxed, easy-to-listen episode of two mates getting deep, quickly (our speciality), letting the conversation flow wherever it needs to go.If you want it a touch shorter, rawer, or with more laughs baked in, say the word and I’ll tweak the flavour.Get your own set on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.au/BestSelf-Co-Conversation-Relationships-Interactions/dp/B088KSFYM3?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=kheck04-22&linkId=96ce51a5601140d1d5324ec1a488cc5a&language=en_AU&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
We sit down with Greg McLean, better known as Greg vs Golf. Once a child golfing prodigy, Greg walked away from the sport at just 18 years old. Fast forward to now and in the space of just 10 days, Greg has set himself an audacious challenge: to become a PGA Pro within the next year.What started as a personal goal has exploded online, with the internet rallying behind him as his journey goes viral. In less than two weeks, Greg has become one of the most talked-about names in the golfing world.This is an incredible story about second chances, bold decisions, and how life can change in the blink of an eye.If you want it shorter, more hype-driven, or more reflective/emotional, say the word and I’ll dial it exactly to the vibe of the show.
We are back after Xmas break, so we opened the phones and asked one simple question: what was your first week back at work like after Christmas?What we got back hilarious and painfully relatable.From workplace resentment and Sunday scaries on steroids, to genuine sadness and “is this really my life?” moments the call-ins did not disappoint.If you’ve ever stared at your alarm after the holidays and questioned every life choice you’ve ever made… this one’s for you.Watch the full video episode on Youtube at:https://youtu.be/Rs0kdud7FkA
Kirby has organised a very special Christmas surprise for everyone, something he’s been trying to share for a long time and has finally decided… you’re all being forced to listen. This episode also marks the completion of our first full year taking The Shared Minds Podcast full-time. We reflect on the highs, the lows, the moments that challenged us, and the parts of the journey we’ll never forget.We talk openly about what this year has meant to us, what we’ve learned along the way, and the moments that reminded us why we started in the first place.To wrap it all up, we’re also sharing that The Shared Minds Podcast will be taking a short break over the New Year period a chance to reset, recharge, and come back even stronger in 2026.Thank you for being part of this journey. This one’s special ❤️
In Part 1, we unpacked what it was really like for Trevor Butler to win Big Brother 2004, take home Australia’s first ever $1,000,000 cash prize, and step out of the house as arguably the most famous person in the country overnight. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, pause this and go back, because this conversation hits differently once you know what he came from.In Part 2, we go deeper.This episode explores Trevor’s transition from reality TV superstar to respected radio host at 102.9 Hot Tomato, and the uncomfortable, often unseen rebuild that had to happen behind the scenes. We unpack the power of manifesting, belief, and timing, and how Trevor learned that money and fame don’t equal fulfilment unless you have the mindset to hold them.Trevor opens up about losing anonymity, redefining his identity after the spotlight fades, and the life lessons that only come from winning a million dollars, navigating public judgment, and building a career that’s lasted decades instead of moments.This isn’t just about radio.It’s about reinvention, resilience, and learning who you are after the world stops watching.
In this episode, we sit down with a true Gold Coast icon, Trevor Butler (Big Trev) from 102.9 Hot Tomato, the first person in Australian history to win the largest cash prize the country had ever seen 1 Million Dollars. He opens up about what life was really like inside the Big Brother house, the intense audition process, and the moment he stepped back into the real world before social media existed when overnight fame was raw, unfiltered, and impossible to escape.Trevor shares what it felt like to suddenly become the most recognisable person in Australia, how he handled the pressure, the attention, and the identity shift that comes with instant fame and fortune.
We were invited onto one of the Gold Coast’s biggest radio stations 102.9 Hot Tomato for a completely last-minute, spur-of-the-moment guest spot with Moira & Trev, two absolute GC icons.They had no idea what False Memory OCD was, so the convo turned into a raw, honest chat about our story, mental health, and why we started The Shared Minds Podcast. It ended up being a powerful little 10-minute segment that we really wanted to share with you all.So this episode is simply that radio moment, a reminder of why we do what we do.Tune in, have a listen, and enjoy a slice of the Hot Tomato airwaves with us.
This episode is Part Two of a two-part crossover, and everything we’re about to get into builds on what we covered in the last one. So if you haven’t listened to Part One yet, hit pause and go check it out first, otherwise you’re gonna be pretty lost.We bring in your voices. We put the call out earlier in the week, and so many of you opened up about your own journeys from what it’s really like being a stay-at-home parent, to trying to become one, to the sacrifices and steps you’re taking to make it possible. We go through your stories, your realities, and the honest challenges behind chasing a role that looks different for every family.
In this two-part crossover between The Shared Minds Podcast and Underqualified & Oversharing, we dive straight into a convo that had Liam proper fired up. It kicked off after he saw a video claiming every woman should be a stay-at-home mum and for someone who grew up in a single-parent home and watched the financial pressure firsthand, that hit on a whole different level.Part One is us pulling the curtain back on the real stay-at-home parent experience why it sounds like the dream, why so many people desperately wish they could do it, and why the financial world we’re actually living in makes it damn near impossible for most families.And if you want the full thing with all the nuance, rants, and chaos… the full video is now up on YouTube. Go check it out.
Before diving into this absolute chaos, make sure you catch Part 1, because things get wild fast. What started as Time of Death has officially been reborn under the Shared Minds Podcast umbrella as Underqualified and Oversharing, and this episode sets the bar ridiculously high.Liam and I go all in on the absurdities of daily life, drivers who should never be on the road, shocking (and hilarious) petrol station moments, and some of the most irrelevant jobs you’ll ever hear about. Warning: tears of laughter are guaranteed we were barely able to speak from laughing so hard.Hands down the funniest podcast we’ve ever recorded, this episode is the perfect reintroduction to a show that’s outrageous, relatable, and completely unfiltered. Buckle up, because Underqualified and Oversharing is back—and sillier than ever.
We’re back… kind of! This episode sets the bar ridiculously high what started as one of the best Shared Minds Podcast episodes yet has now officially merged with Underqualified and Oversharing. From now on, these will be our “solos,” where we dive into the chaos of life with zero filters.Join us as Liam and I vent about the most ridiculous drivers on the road, uncover shocking (and hilarious) petrol station moments, and ponder the most irrelevant jobs people are actually doing. We were in absolute tears recording this one it’s hands down the funniest episode we’ve ever done.If you want laughs, absurd stories, and some unfiltered chaos, this is the one. Welcome to the new era of Underqualified and Oversharing.Win the BBQ Summer Bundlehttps://www.ourcow.com.au/shared-minds-giveaway?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjE1AAGnxSNJFi5SYEPpvRou6mOvIM6koW0H4bu8l7tsBh2S1CyiA97LXx7x0K_9Dgc_aem_pStE7ATre3eZBjxNnWYrzw&brid=lT3_ayhm8O0hUWDWWTMn8w
The boys break down the day that sent Liam into one of his worst OCD flare-ups yet a day where everything that could go wrong did. From spiralling thoughts to old addictions creeping back in, it all collided at once and led to a full mental crash that forced Liam to finally face the habits and behaviours feeding his anxiety and OCD.Liam opens up about the fallout that followed: returning to his doctor, speaking with his therapist, and confronting the patterns he’s been carrying for far too long. Kirby sits beside him the whole way, helping unpack the triggers, the emotions, and the deeper meaning behind the chaos of that day.The boys also dig into the exact techniques and tactics Luke Combs uses to manage his OCD exploring how those tools can be applied when your mind feels completely out of control.It’s honest, heavy, and filled with practical reminders that even the worst days can become turning points.Watch Part One first https://open.spotify.com/episode/63riqYPfRVbfo8vnlMKAve?si=Jq_cnYlVQQ2M9qrKrt_05gFull Video Episode on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/10r_08bYmUs?si=Ijxv1Uo_Nlql-VUCWin the BBQ Summer Bundlehttps://www.ourcow.com.au/shared-minds-giveaway?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjE1AAGnxSNJFi5SYEPpvRou6mOvIM6koW0H4bu8l7tsBh2S1CyiA97LXx7x0K_9Dgc_aem_pStE7ATre3eZBjxNnWYrzw&brid=lT3_ayhm8O0hUWDWWTMn8w









