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

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