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 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