At 17 weeks pregnant with triplets, Ashleigh Conwell’s life changed forever when her husband Matt passed away suddenly during the height of the pandemic. In this raw and profoundly moving conversation with host Luke Cook, Ashleigh opens up about the identity shift that followed, the brutal reality of solo parenting through grief, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep showing up.

From collapsing on the pavement in shock to rising each day with intention, Ashleigh's story is not just one of tragedy - it’s a masterclass in courage. She speaks about the power of saying “I’m not okay,” the weight of new labels like “widow,” and how she's transforming her pain into purpose through her work with Yellow Falcon.

This episode is for anyone navigating the complexity of grief, identity, or starting over - and a testament to the fact that healing doesn't mean forgetting... it means carrying forward with love.

Find Ash online: @ashleigh.conwell and @yellow.falcon

If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, to feel proud, or to say “I’m enough,” this episode is a must-listen.We often see the hustle. The 3am alarms. The shredded physique. The front covers and product launches. But what we rarely see is the cost behind the curtain. In this raw and revealing episode, Heart On My Sleeve Clinical Director Michaela Overman sits down with celebrity trainer and gym owner Jono Castano to explore the emotional weight that success can carry.

From growing up in a small Colombian town and navigating childhood bullying in Australia, to battling imposter syndrome at the peak of his career - Jono opens up like never before. He shares the silent toll of loneliness, the inner critic shaped by childhood wounds, and how the pressure to always be “on” led him to a breaking point.

This conversation is about what happens when achievement stops feeling like enough. It’s about learning to connect with your inner world, rebuilding after heartbreak, and finally believing you are worthy—not for what you’ve done, but for who you are.

In episode 53, Mitch Wallis speaks to Dr Tony Mastroianni, a psychiatrist with over 30 years' experience in clinical practice. Tony specialises in the treatment of ADHD and schizophrenia, and is the founder of the Focalength Method™, a holistic approach to treatment that takes a 360 view of a person in order to help them get well, and stay well.

This episode covers:

• Moving medicine away from diagnosis towards a holistic model of care
• Why we need to look outside of the mind when treating mental illness
• What is the Focalength Method™ and how we can all apply the principals
• His work specialising in ADHD and the elements that are often-overlooked
• Modern day mental illnesses - where we've gone wrong with treatment
• A deep dive into the impact of our core beliefs and attachment styles

Stay Connected:

www.focalength.com.au

www.instagram/mitch.wallis

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