Welcome to Mind Your Head, a space for people to share their stories, talk openly and honestly about their own mental health challenges and to give listeners some comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Im Elliott Hagen and my aim is to give people the courage and confidence to have difficult and vulnerable conversations with love ones, to better understand each other and to improve their mental health. It’s not easy and it never will be but conversations change mindsets. This podcast is brough ...
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Overcoming the Enemy Within with Joe Williams
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In this week's episode, Elliott is joined by a very special guest - the man responsible for the start of his mental health journey and the inspiration for beginning this very podcast. Joe Williams is a proud first Nations Aboriginal man raised in Wagga Wagga NSW, and although forging a very successful footy career, he has spent a majority of his li…
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Knocking On Death’s Door To Living A Healthy And Full Life With Todd Jarratt
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Today, Elliott is joined by Todd Jarratt, a name that resonates across numerous fields—from motocross to health and wellness, and even mindset coaching. Todd’s journey began as a bright and ambitious child who faced the harsh reality of school bullying due to his success. To fit in, he dimmed his light until others recognised his potential, sparkin…
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Dissecting Toxic Femininity and Masculinity In Media, Relationships, And In The Public Mind With Simon Kaye and Sophie Wilson
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In this week's episode, Elliott is joined once again by his close friend Simon and a second guest Sophie to expand on last week's ideas with a female perspective. Full of cancelable moments and laughter, honest truths and heart-to-hearts, the trio tackles big issues such as online masculinity influencers, domestic violence, womens sports, and relat…
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The Art Form Of Barbering, Learning When To Create Boundaries And Keeping Your Masculinity In Relationships With Simon Kaye
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In this week's episode, Elliott is joined by his close friend and barber, Simon. Together, they delve into Simon's upbringing and the artistry of his barbering profession, all while sharing plenty of laughs. Simon bravely opens up about the complexities of his family dynamics, transitioning from an amazing home environment to one fraught with chall…
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Turning Pain into Purpose After Facing Depression & a Herpes Diagnosis with Annaleise Easlea
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In this week's episode, Elliott is joined by author and mental health advocate, Annaleise Easlea whose story is sure to inspire you. She shares about her mental health plummeting from her time spent in the Navy, how her depression led her into a marriage that wasn’t meant to be, and ultimately had to leave which created even more emotional turbulen…
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Physical and Mental Fitness in Female Bodybuilding
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In this week's episode, Elliot is joined by his gym buddy Kristy Graham-Kumabe - wife, mother and international bodybuilding champion. Kristy jumped into bodybuilding at the height of the pandemic and since then has thrown herself into the sport at 120% - winning the 22ms World Natural Olympia and the Physique World Champion, twice. But with all th…
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Fear-Based Motivation and Altruistic Leadership with Jonathan Clark
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In this week's episode, Elliot is joined by Jonathan Clark, who has taken the lessons learned through 15 years of military service and transformed them into a tool to help businesses and individuals succeed. Jonathan grew up on the Gold Coast, a drastic lifestyle change to the military career he joined straight from schoolies. Jonathan delves into …
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Finding Joy & Happiness While Grieving with Paris Lightfoot
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In this week's episode, Elliot is joined by Paris Lightfoot. Paris is the owner of ACTV Ashmore, a gym that promotes training hard, training smart and achieving together. They dive into Paris’s story from law school graduate, working as a lawyer and realising that wasn’t her destiny. Her passions always lived within health and fitness and gave her …
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Health, Fitness and Mindset with James Batey
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In this week's episode, Elliot is joined by James Batey, the co-founder of Rebuild Health and Fitness. Join Elliot and James as they delve into the realms of health, fitness, and mindset. Amidst the engaging conversation, James bravely shares his personal journey, which includes grappling with mental health challenges. Despite adhering to common ad…
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Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Household Name With Andy Cooks
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In this week's episode, today's guest is none other than Andy Herndon, universally known online as Andy Cooks. With two decades of globetrotting kitchen experience under his belt, Andy's story is nothing short of an inspiring journey. When the pandemic hit and slammed the brakes on the restaurant scene, Andy saw it as a chance to spice things up on…
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The Dark Side Of The Health And Wellness Space with Authentic Spoon
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In this week's episode, Elliott is joined by the wonderful Tess from Authentic Spoon. Brace yourself for an exploration into the realm of healthy eating, as Tess shares a wealth of knowledge and profound insights. Navigating the vast sea of information surrounding wellness can be overwhelming, but Tess advocates for a holistic approach centred arou…
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7 Years Undiagnosed - Shari’s Story Of Navigating A Rare Medical Condition
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Welcome to Season 2 of Mind Your Head! In our first episode, we delve into a powerful story that underlines the significance of maintaining a positive outlook. Shari courageously shares her journey of grappling with profound physical changes, enduring years of medical uncertainty, and the relentless blame placed on her for these transformations. Fo…
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Today's episode carries a bittersweet note as we mark the finale of Season 1 of Mind Your Head. We're joined by a stellar lineup of five special guests: Sophie, Brent, Leffers, Brock, and Chris, all returning to help us close out the season in style. In his signature Elliott fashion, he engages them with insightful inquiries about life since their …
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Unpacking The Challenges We’ve Faced In Our 6 Year Relationship With Jordan Tuite
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In this compelling episode, Elliott engages in a heartfelt conversation with his girlfriend, Jordan. Having shared six years of their lives in a dedicated relationship, they courageously confront the hurdles they've encountered on their journey. Together, they delve into the intricate process of rebuilding trust, establishing essential boundaries, …
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Joel Mohamed's Story Of Growing Up In A Religious Cult
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In this episode, Elliott welcomes Joel Mohamed. Joel shares his fascinating story of growing up in a religious cult and the stories that come along with such an experience. From countless church gatherings, speaking in tongues, and being given life-long contracts at the age of 16, Joel knew this life wasn’t for him. He shares his experience of leav…
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Fight Addicition - Celebrating 8 Years Sobriety With Ryan McCarthy
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In this episode, Elliott chats with none other than Ryan McCarthy, the host of the One Talk podcast, whose mission is to inspire people to be the best versions of themselves. After recording an episode for the One Talk Podcast, Ryan graciously shared his story of triumph over drug addiction. Today, Elliott extends a warm welcome to Ryan, providing …
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*BONUS EPISODE* Make The Change Before You Hit Rock Bottom With Elliott Hagen
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This is a bonus episode, Elliott joined Sophie Wilson From Big Brand Energy Podcast. Today, Sophie is joined by Elliott Hagen, host of the Mind Your Head podcast. Sophie unpacks Elliott’s journey and what pushed him to go full guns blazing into creating a podcast. Elliott’s journey is truly inspiring and shows true grit and resilience. This is your…
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The Side Of Becoming A Mother That We Don’t Talk About - Zoe’s Postpartum Depression Story
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1 in 7 women will experience post-party depression, a distressing statistic that remains largely unaddressed. Each mother's encounter with post-party depression is unique, as we will discover through Zoe's courageous journey. Zoe shares her personal journey as a mother of two, shedding light on the profound impact on her mental well-being. Zoe reve…
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From Suicidal Ideation To Helping Humans Through Their Own Mental Health Struggles With Travis Cochran
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In this episode of mind your head the podcast, Elliott is joined by Travis Cochran. Travis is the human helper behind his Men’s coaching business, helping to cultivate purpose, self-love & a life you want to live. This passion and business grew after the release of his podcast, The Technician Podcast, where Trav finds his true purpose. After a life…
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Overcoming Trauma: Sophie Wilson’s Experience With Sexual Assault
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In this week’s episode of Mind Your Head, Elliott welcomes the incredible Sophie Wilson, a podcast studio owner and marketing wizard. Together, they embark on a heartfelt exploration of Sophie's life, delving into the events that have shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. Through personal anecdotes, Sophie shares her courageous journe…
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Against All Odds: Mitchell Leffers' Inspiring Path to a Beautiful Life
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Today’s episode is a vulnerable story of a remarkable individual. Brace yourself for the tale of Mitchell Leffers, a man who has endured unimaginable hardships and emerged stronger than ever. His journey encompasses the heart-wrenching loss of his father during his formative years, battling childhood epilepsy, and serving in the war-torn landscapes…
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Breaking Down Walls: A Raw and Vulnerable Conversation on Overcoming Mental Health Struggles With My Dad, Brent Hagen
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As we journey through life, we are shaped by the people and experiences around us, particularly our parents. It's an undeniable fact that we pick up little tendencies from our upbringing, and sometimes it takes years for us to recognise them. In today's episode, the conversation delves deep into raw and vulnerable territory as Elliott sits down wit…
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Rising Above Adversity: Brock Day's Inspiring Journey of Overcoming Grief and Supporting Mental Health through Sana Days
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In Today’s Episode, Elliott chats to his good mate, Brock Day, who is the founder of Sana Days. In the wake of the loss of his father, Brock established Sana Days, a charitable organisation committed to increasing awareness about mental health and providing resources and knowledge to aid in the management of mental health issues. Brock candidly dis…
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Navigating Life's Challenges With Vulnerability And Resilience With Chris Loock
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Welcome to the first episode of Mind Your Head! Today Elliott is joined by special guest Chris Loock. Elliott and Chris share a deep appreciation for the value of vulnerability and the power of storytelling. In this episode, they delve into Chris's journey growing up, which includes the challenges of moving to a new country at a young age and how i…
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Welcome to Mind Your Head, a space for people to share their stories, talk openly and honestly about their own mental health challenges and to give listeners some comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Im Elliott Hagen and my aim is to give people the courage and confidence to have difficult and vulnerable conversations with love ones, to better unde…
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