Mitch Wallis Podcast

Sonny Jane is a multi-neurodivergent, queer, and disabled public speaker, advocate, and author with a strong social media presence. Sonny was diagnosed as a child and grew up only hearing a deficit narrative about their neurodivergence. Since then, they have gone on to build an audience of over 100,000 people online, have written ‘The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills’, and works with organisations all over Australia to help change the narrative around neurodivergence. Sonny is a brilliant educator and all-round wonderful human. The episode covers... Sonny's journey to self and being exposed to psychiatric care as young as 4 the difference between mental health disorders and neurodivergence breaking down ADHD, autism, and mental illness - are labels helpful or harmful? why suddenly everybody seems to be getting a late ADHD diagnosis the most powerful skill you can harness when you don't understand or agree You can connect with Sonny here:www.instagram.com/livedexperienceeducator www.livedexperienceeducator.com

This episode comes with a trigger warning of domestic violence. In episode 49, Mitch Wallis speaks to Jacinta Dubojski who is the creator and founder of Just Another GIRL, an initiative designed to inspire and empower students by arming them with the tools to navigate difficult situations; such as bullying, and domestic violence, both of which are experiences that she's survived. Jacinta is a big believer in sharing stories to connect and help others, something I’m equally passionate about so I'm honoured to be able to bring you her story of resilience.  This episode covers: Her traumatic experience at school confronting her childhood bully 15 years later The psychological entrapment of an emotionally and physically abusive relationship How to rebuild mental fortitude when you've experienced repeated hardship Receiving psychiatric care at her most vulnerable and the shocking treatment from staff How to get out of victim mindset and forgive yourself for all you put up with to survive Her best tools to shift self-esteem and internal narratives from unworthy to deserving Stay connected: www.instagram.com/just.anothergirl_www.justanothergirlproject.com.au www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yMis1WuMPQA

In episode 48, Mitch Wallis speaks to Antoinette, a multi-award-winning journalist, author, broadcaster, columnist, TEDx speaker, and mental health ambassador with a bold and authentic approach to life... This episode covers: Her experience with peri and post-natal depression Her opinion on mental illness and the shame that surrounds new mothers Navigating journalism and the impact of second-hand trauma How to protect our own mental health when we're in a 24/7 vortex of bad news stories Her take on whether women have to sacrifice like-ability for a successful career Stay connected: www.instagram.com/antoinette_lattouf www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CCsonotan8

In episode 47, Mitch Wallis speaks to Greg Bird, a proud Anaiwan Man, born and raised in country New South Wales. He was a professional Rugby League player for an impressive 18 years, hanging up his boots in 2019 to move up to the Gold Coast and prioritise time with his wife and kids. This episode dives deep into untold stories of struggle both on and off the pitch. this episode covers: his unspoken story of struggle, stigma and feeling like a burden. the impact of football on his mental health, from extreme highs to unmanageable lows. the media's portrayal and what really went on behind closed doors. anger on the field and run-ins with the police - from bad boy to family man. injury, pain, addiction and grieving the loss of his father. becoming a father and navigating his own identity change. Stay connected: www.instagram.com/birdman_13 www.projectnetzero.com.au www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠⁠⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkZJxdLJB04

In episode 46, Mitch Wallis speaks to founder of EQ Minds and recovering perfectionist, Chelsea Pottenger, who shares how her experience with mental illness fuelled her passion for helping busy minds reset and recharge so they can successfully balance high performance and great mental wellbeing. If you find yourself dancing around the edges of burnout more often than not, this ep is for you. This episode covers: how 2 traumatic brain injuries triggered her mental health issues the single greatest mindset shift to help reduce perfectionism how to let go of ego to better serve your goals and wellbeing what factors in life really drive people to burn out, and why they might not be what you think the clinical difference between exhaustion and burnout how to integrate achievable mental and physical resets across the year taboo topics and non-conventional ways to support your mental health Stay connected: www.instagram.com/chelseapottengerofficial www.eqminds.com www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5IFdF5eIS5I

Matt Purcell was born in a small town in South Korea to a young mother who was unable to raise him. This sparked an incredible work drive in Matt who has since founded KYU media, an award-winning creative agency, and Social Kung Fu, Australia’s number 1 verbal self-defence and confidence training for students. Matt shares wisdom from his own personal journey, how to overcome hardship, find purpose and have an impact. This episode covers: where to begin with combatting insecurities how he built his own self-worth from the ground up the #1 best quality in a personal brand the framework that will set your brand up for success his unique gifts: verbal sparring and pattern recognition the proven formula for combatting bullying Connect with Matt: www.instagram.com/mattpurcellofficial Work with Matt: www.socialkungfu.com.au www.kyumedia.com

In Episode 44, Mitch Wallis speaks to Dr. Cody, an American-born, Australian Chiropractor with over 10 years of experience, who has clicked, popped, and cracked his way into over 2 million TikTok followers. He's passionate about education and the prevention of disease so that people can achieve complete wellness.  This episode covers: his untold story and ongoing battle with mental health the biggest misconceptions about chiropractic science how trauma and mental-ill health shows up in our physical body the mind-body connection: 5 best ways to keep your nervous system healthy the body keeps the score - how to stimulate the vagus nerve to aid healing expanding chiropractic treatment and support for Neurodivergent patients Book an appointment with Dr Cody: https://www.combinedclinics.com.au/ Stay connected: www.instagram.com/drcody_dc www.tiktok.com/@drcody_dc www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/drregtspSsE

In episode 43, Mitch Wallis speaks to Milly. From lifestyle journalism in Silicon Valley to youth mental health charity founder, Milly Bannister is a well-known face in the online world of wellbeing. We discuss everything from the trivial use of mental health language on social media to the power of educational peer support programs in schools. This episode covers: Milly's personal journey with mental health and maintaining authenticity in an online world Addressing the generational gaps in our willingness to talk about mental health Attention, misinformation or a cry for help? Why younger generations trivialise mental health language Is social media helping or hurting our knowledge about mental health? Founding ALLKND with the mission to provide young people with this missing mental health literacy Check-out ALLKND: www.allknd.org Stay connected: www.millybannister.com www.instagram.com/millyrosebannister www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com

Charles Prouse is a Nyikina man from the Kimberley, Western Australia, with over 20 years' experience in Indigenous affairs across Australia. From public policy and corporate consulting to chairing the boards of inequality-oriented charities and authoring his book, "On the Voice". His most recent work has focused on campaigning for The Voice to Parliament, championing the Yes vote with the goal of returning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a small part of what was originally always theirs. The episode covers: how the voting process is impacting Indigenous Australians removing the us vs. them mentality and addressing disadvantage on a large scale addressing the fears that perpetuate a "No" vote his personal struggle and the story that drives the mission why voting "Yes" doesn't mean that you lose how loss aversion is clouding our judgment the mental health crisis in Indigenous Australians A friendly reminder, that if you're eligible, please ensure to vote this upcoming weekend, Saturday 14 October 2023. If you want to connect with Charles, you can do so here: www.nyikbar.com/about

In episode 41, Mitch Wallis speaks to his personal therapist. Lewin completed six years of tertiary education in psychology and counselling, learning from leaders in the fields of relational, mindful, and somatic psychotherapy. Lewin has been my personal therapist for over 6 years and has seen me at my lowest points. This episode explores all of your burning questions about therapy and sheds some light on the answers that no therapist has been bold enough to tackle. This episode covers: supporting Mitch through his darkest moments the biggest misconception about therapy can we truly heal without professional support the unspoken grief when you lose a therapist the reality of why therapists become therapists his own childhood trauma and story of shame If you'd like to connect with Lewin for professional support, you can do so here: www.harbourtherapyclinic.com.au/practitioners/lewin-de-la-motte Stay connected: www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com

Sam Hann is a popular Sydney yoga teacher who's spent over 6 years sharing his knowledge in studios and through his YouTube channel. In 2021, he lost his brother, Blake and his world has never been the same. In this episode, we cover: Grief - the hard, messy and raw reality of losing a loved one that people don't speak about. The moment he heard the news and how that impacted his life and family as he knew it. The 5 stages of grief - why it's not that simple and the pain it doesn't capture. The #1 best way to support someone through loss - that we're probably all getting wrong. Making a promise to go to therapy and why he's intent on role-modelling vulnerability to help other men who might be struggling in silence. How yoga and the loss of his brother helped him face his fear of failure and letting people down. Re-building through grief and the reality of integrating and living with trauma and trying to find peace. You can connect with Sam here: www.instagram.com/samhannyoga/ You can practice yoga with Sam here:: In-person at www.blazeyoga.com.au and www.rarestudiosau.com or free, online at: www.youtube.com/@SamHannYoga

In episode 39, Mitch Wallis speaks to Alice Child, a Somatic Sexologist, Sex Counsellor and Sex Coach who believes everyone deserves a happy, healthy, safe and fulfilled sex life. Alice has a passion for vulnerable conversations, confronting taboos, and creating inclusive spaces free of judgment. This episode covers: Why shame surrounds sex and how we can start to shift our perspective The most common concerns that people see a sex therapist for Play, initiation, domination, submission, consent and making safety sexy Why self-pleasure is so important for our physical and mental health How our mental health plays such an intricate role in our pleasure experience Monogamy, polyamory and everything in-between - exploring our edge What are sexual kinks and fetishes? The psychology behind it Female pleasure - understanding why we need to get more cliterate (clit-literate) Stay connected: www.alicechild.com.au www.instagram.com/alicechildofficial www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com

In episode 48, Mitch Wallis speaks to Cooper Chapman, an ex-pro surfer who founded The Good Human Factory after mental illness and suicide impacted the lives of his loved ones. In this episode, we cover: The story that triggered the Good Human Factory The fear that drove his curiosity to find his life's purpose Managing comparative suffering and the 3 key values that he lives by The underrated importance of practicing gratitude The unusual and unconventional path to working in mental health How his role as a supporter allowed him to relate to people Stay connected: https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GQikEr106dk

In episode 37, Mitch Wallis speaks to Joey Daymond, who has already proved himself to be a star in the world of New Zealand comedy, but outside of comedy and acting, Joe is also the founder of West Park, a youth-led, indigenous-focused company. He’s hilarious, hard-working, and genuine in all that he does. In this episode we cover: his relationship with family: from suffering to freedom facing darkness and moving towards the hard stuff culture, racism and establishing his own identity building a career in comedy; the secret sauce to success supporting indigenous youth and his creative mission Stay connected: www.instagram.com/joe.daymond www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: ⁠contact@mitchwallis.com⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/epdi4I3Ta-U

In episode 36, Mitch Wallis speaks to Leah Simmons, the founder of the online phenomenon, KAAIAA, the physical workout for your mental health. In this episode, we explore everything from founding a successful business to unconventional parenting styles. This episode covers: Finding a niche in the wellness industry, building a successful online brand, and the meaning behind the name KAAIAA. Learning to flex entrepreneurial skills as a creative and the number one skill she's found success in as a founder. Getting comfortable with pain and why being an 'empath' can sometimes be a downfall. Her real thoughts on the wellness industry and learning to let go of how people perceive you. Motherhood, parenting and navigating a 'non-conventional' family unit. Getting comfortable with who you are and the importance of having a "try it all" motto. Curious questioning of societal labels and breaking norms to find happiness. Stay connected: www.instagram.com/iamleahsimmons www.instagram.com/thisiskaaiaa www.kaaiaa.com www.instagram.com/mitch.wallis Have feedback to share, questions you want answered or guests you want to see on the show? Get in touch: contact@mitchwallis.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ayaGRIrG8Q