Podcast
Captivating stories of lived experience to reassure you that you're not alone and inspire you to be real about how you feel
HOMS Pod
Sometimes all we need is for someone to show us the light in the darkness, so we believe it's possible.
What's in the pod?
In each episode, a well-known personality, community leader, or everyday human opens up about their mental health journey - the moment they broke down, reached out, and spoke their truth. These are not surface-level chats. They’re deeply personal, vulnerable conversations that reveal the truth behind the smile.
Hosted by a rotating panel of experts & advocates
Episodes
In episode 52, Mitch Wallis speaks to Maddy MacRae, a comedy creator who exploded onto the scene during lockdown with her hilarious and relatable skits about sex, dating and everything in-between. We go deep and explore previously untouched topics such as her mental health journey, her sexuality and the reality of life online.
This episode covers:
- rising quickly to online success but struggling internally
- her experience with therapy and navigating severe anxiety
- an obsessive concern that kept her paralysed on content creation
- navigating the rollercoaster of going viral online and chasing validation
- how to audit your belief system, build thick skin and stop people pleasing
- exploring sexuality, attachment style and enmeshment in her relationships
Stay connected:
www.instagram.com/maddy_macrae_
www.tiktok.com/@maddy_macrae_
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 51, Mitch Wallis speaks to Gaj, a highly sought-after performance coach recognized for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential. For over 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximize performance, and accelerate growth. As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients that are proven to enhance potential and performance.
This episode covers:
- the unique skill that all high performers possess
- the biggest limiting beliefs that stop people succeeding
- how to move past defeat and into true resilience
- #1 thing you're doing wrong if you want to get promoted
- why all high performers are a little bit f*cked up
Stay connected:
https://kompassconsultancy.com/
www.instagram.com/gajravichandra
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/8fRx_64RQR4
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
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