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
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