WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content including suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call (in Australia) Lifeline on 131114. Jack Davis from It's Cool To Cry lost his girlfriend to her mental health battle 10 years ago and has spent the past decade attempting to unwrap the mind of someone who chooses to take their own li…

Ex-military turned author AC Edwards lifts the lid on his incredible journey - from paratrooper and security detail to bestselling author. Edwards discusses his experiences in the military as a paratrooper, then into the Federal Police and back to the army and the transition to writing, and the unique skills he brings to his craft. Tune in for insi…

Join Christo and Dion as they chat with Dustin Henson, a DIY woodworker who battles ADHD, and his trusty dog, Maple. Dustin shares stories from his workshop, revealing how woodworking helps him manage his ADHD. From unexpected distractions to creative breakthroughs, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for fellow woodworkers a…

Bec “Rowdy” Rawlings (nee Rodriguez) is a bare knuckle fighting world champion; a former MMA and UFC star; and she’s an absolute warrior. We were so honoured that Rowdy chose to sit with us and bravely share her story. To say she survived domestic violence downplays the violence, the terror and the horror she experienced. Here, she opens up about h…

Baz Hulse spent almost 10 years bouncing between some of the worst prisons on the planet for a crime he says he didn't commit. Get Barry's book No Tension here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zach Watson is a recovering manchild and is helping to educate couples about the mental load they put on their partners. ZACH'S LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/ Check out his Relationship Consult here: https://stan.store/Zachthinkshare/Relationshipgoalsconsult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

If you thought meditation was hard to do or was too "alternative", think again! Luke McLeod has "become one of Australia’s most popular thought leaders and practitioners in mindfulness and meditation," according to his website. "He specialises in helping others deal with anxiety, overwhelm and emotional distress through meditation in a comfortable …

Alexa Leary's story is one of pure survival. She cheated death in an horrific cycling injury which left her with a traumatic brain injury and almost a zero chance of survival. Two-years later, she looks set to represent Australia at the Paralympics in Paris! The fighting spirit inside of this 20-year-old Queenslander is extraordinary and one that h…

Australia fell in love with Reggie Bird when she took out the 3rd season of Big Brother back in 2003 (and again in 2022). The fish and chip shop owner from Tassie, soon after winning the first time around, revealed that she'd been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa – a rare degenerative eye disease that will eventually send her completely blind. T…

Lauren Brant started her public life as a member of kids group Hi-5 and toured the world, but with that level of fame came the media scandals. However, a spot on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Australia changed her life forever and she's now the proud Mum to 3 boys (with another on the way) and wife to AFL legend Barry Hall. LAUREN'S LINKS: Ins…

Denham Hitchcock has reported on the front lines of war zones, hurricanes, presidential inaugurations and from the red carpet of the Oscars, but his greatest challenge came when he quit his career of 25 years to go sailing on a boat with his wife and daughter. Now, his days are spent searching for food and ensuring that his boat/home is maintained!…

Part 2 of our look back on the past season includes chats with: Mel Greig: One half of the infamous radio prank call duo. Jason Field: Discussing the 'wonder drug' Ayahuasca Tommy Herschel: Chatting about the lasting effects of an upbringing Brendan hall: Australian Paralympian Life Speaks Life: On Donald Trump and what it means to the world BROWN …

As we wind up for another season, we thought we'd look back at some of our favourite guests from the past year and play some bits that really hit home with us. Guest 1: Mason Sawyer Guest 2: Sydney Raz Guest 3: Sam Fischer Guest 4: Shane Chantel BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the royal prank call that made international headlines, Mel Greig has decided it’s time to own her story. In a sit-down chat with the Christo and Dion, Mel opens up in a way she never has before about that infamous radio moment that changed a number of lives forever. At the time, it made her one of the most-hat…

We spent a big 5 days visiting Las Vegas and trying to cram everything we could into a small amount of time. From watching u2 at the Sphere (and Dion missing half of it), visiting Area 51 in an inflatable alien outfit to a simple drink that cost $50, we cover off on some of the weird and wonderful moments we had on our trip! BROWN PARK LINKS: Insta…

Joining the National Security Council in January 2001 became a whole other job for Damien Thomas later that year following September 11. In our chat, Damien discusses his day to day life as a War Crimes Investigator following that fateful day and what subsequently led to him designing an anti-anxiety treatment that was competing with movie and film…

Jimmy Rex was one of America's top real estate agents, but felt that he wanted more. He now takes groups to run with the bulls, climb Mt Kilimanjaro and anything that pushes people out of their comfort zones. Jimmy wants his social movement, 'We Are The They' to take on the world! Jimmy's Links: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com/ https://www.instagram.com…

Tommy Herschell is trying to help "fellas young and old... to tell their story, the skills to own their stuff, and the tools to shift that culture that's been holding blokes back from speaking up for far too long." Experiencing his own breakthrough in his 30s, Tommy has worked hard to deal with the issues of his past and forge a new path forwards w…

Mitch Wallis is a man on a mission. His goal is to transform the lives of one billion people to be more mentally healthy and he's not going to stop until he's done it. From his bio: "Mitch is mental health expert – holding a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University in New York, and he has over 20 years of lived experience with…

We're having a short break between episodes and there's a very good reason. We'll be back with fresh eps soon! BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.BROWN PARK による

Just 30 seconds in the company of Life is enough to know you’re in the presence of someone who truly has the ability to change lives. Life’s story is incredible: from his early career in the Marines to his current mission as a transformational speaker & life coach, his unique take on mindset and motivation will have you pondering your own life long…

Jason Field was just a regular everyday Australian banker. Until he had a breakdown that changed his entire life. He's now a successful model living in Hamburg but still dealing with his inner demons that he discusses on his socials and on his podcast. In our latest ep, he chats with Dion and Christo about the breakdowns, finding inner peace in Bal…

Sam Fischer was on the tip of global superstardom. His song This City was exploding everywhere and demand for his time was at an all-time high, the kind of moment a singer/songwriter strives to achieve. Then COVID happened and he was forced into lockdown with the rest of the world. In this open and honest chat with the Sydney born singer, Sam discu…

Sam Webb's world changed when he lost his best mate to suicide. He was one of the founders mental health charity LIVIN' which has helped so many people through their work and their motto "It Ain't Weak To Speak". He's also done some acting in Neighbours and other Aussie shows and has made a name for himself as one of the good guys on Australian Sur…

Nicole Madigan's new relationship was going amazingly well. After a previous marriage didn't work out, she had found who she thought was the one. However, her partner's ex had different intentions and what happened next is 3 years of hell. Documented in her book Obsession, Nicole Nadigan joins The Brown Park Podcast to discuss the stalking, the emo…

Where do we even start with a story like Shani Chantel's? Her life has not been easy, but every hero has an origin story and hers is a fascinating one. It started when she decided to strip to help keep her family afloat at just 17. Strap yourself in and here this amazing woman's journey from impoverished upbringing to successful female entrepreneur…

UPDATE: Our thoughts go out to Russell Manser's family and friends following his passing in 2024. Sent to an adult jail facility at the age of 16, Russell's story of being a juvenile in an adult system is disturbing. A system designed to punish and rehabilitate lead to multiple incarcerations for a variety of crimes and repeated sexual abuse, but h…

Think of her like a Football coach for parents! Maysaa Fahour is a conscious parent coach who teaches parents how to interact and handle those tricky parenting situations and better understand the minds of our little ones. In this chat with Dion and Christo, she discusses parenting techniques for kids having tantrums, ADHD, why kids don't get along…

Sidney Raz has amassed a huge following online thanks to his life hacks and the things he didn't know until he was in his 30s. In this chat with Dion and Christo, he opens up about making a living from being online, his favourite hack and the trauma of his childhood. SIDNEY RAZ LINKS Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Facebook BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Fa…

Mason Sawyer has experienced the worst moment imaginable - being told that your wife and 2 out of your 3 children are dead after an accident involving 22 cars. How he has handled the immense tragedy and grief since their passing is nothing short of astounding and this ep we catch up with him on The BROWN PARK Podcast. MASON SAWYER: Instagram The 10…

Paralympian swimmer Brendan Hall, OAM has so many gold, silver and bronze medals to his name, we'd run out of room to list them. Here he sits down with Dion and Christo and chats about how Chickenpox changed his life! BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Stunt driver Matt Mingay has died twice on the racetrack. Both times at the same event with injuries that will stay with him for the rest of his life. He's been Tom Cruise's stunt double and is still up for almost any challenge! BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

As the frontman for Aussie band The Choirboys, Mark Gable is best known for one of this country's most enduring rock anthems - Run To Paradise. In this chat with Christo and Dion, Mark talks about life in the band, how the song came about and his battles with depression and his unique strategies for dealing with the black dog. SHOW NOTES: Mark Gabl…

Gary Fahey, once the head of security for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and served as the executive officer to the head of the Australian Federal Police Commissioner. His illustrious 18-year career came crashing down after an addiction to gambling - pushed by depression - found him on the wrong side of the law. After narrowly escaping…

Social media rising star Kyrus Keenan Westcott describes himself as a "Mental Health Humorist". Kyrus - under the moniker of The Vibe With Ky - shines a light on his own personal issues, turning it into funny and entertaining online content that's drawing a big crowd of followers. In our chat he discusses depression, ADHD and ADHA Paralysis and Dio…

Randy Spelling didn't grow up like the rest of us. Born to famous parents, his father Aaron produced some of the biggest television hits of our time including Charlies Angels, Beverly Hills 90210 and it's spinoff Melrose Place. In this episode, Randy chats about life growing up in Hollywood, how it almost cost him his life, the mansion he called ho…

Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM's story is nothing short of amazing. Born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia, Dinesh was involved in a major car accident at age 25 causing a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia, a moment he says changed his life for the better. He his now a practicing doctor on the Gold Coast in the busy emergency ward and is a founding…

In honour of Australian Father's Day, we've found a list of The 57 Things That Will Make You A Better Husband and Father Today (we don't do all 57 of them!). SHOW NOTES: List inspired by: Save.Your.Sons Brown Park Website BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

AFL Legend Barry Hall is one of the greatest players of all time. From St Kilda to the Sydney Swans (where he lead the team to their first premiership as since 1933) and then to the Western Bulldogs, Hall's Hall of Fame membership is well earned. From his on field antics giving him the unofficial title of Big Bad Baz, to his post-AFL career as a pr…

The boys went on a family holiday to Bali and made a lobster-based dream come true for Dion, while Christo got alcohol poisoning! BROWN PARK LINKS: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Shop Brown Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Brown Park による

Host of the number one radio show in Dubai and across the UAE, Kris Fade is more than a media personality. As a side hustle, Kris started a fitness brand that's turning into an empire across the UAE and expanding to other parts of the globe with food, a tennis academy, fitness equipment and more all under the Fade Fit umbrella. Along that way, he's…

Drew Brauer went on Married At First Sight in 2020 not knowing anything about the show, but thought it could be fun. It turned out to be anything but. Since then, Drew has openly discussed his disdain for the show, but here he goes in-depth with what goes on behind the scenes, how the show is allegedly manipulated and the repercussions on contestan…

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of war, death, murder and rape. Please be advised that it may not be suitable for all listeners. Ukraine based, Australia photojournalist Bryce Wilson has been sharing pictures and stories of the region's ongoing conflict with Russia long before this years invasion. However, it was the recent attacks that …

Blake 'BT' Thornton and matt 'Gilso' Gilsenan set out 8 years ago to capture their adventures that have taken them all around the planet and pushed them as far out of their comfort zone as they could get. From surfing in Iceland, snowboarding in Alaska and flying in a wing suit over multiple continents, these guys have a love of extreme sports and …

Josiah Frazier aka Guy With The Hair has amassed a following on social media for his unique take on the same song, ranging from motivational pep talks to loving showers, an ode to the work "f*ck" and tackling depression. A mental health advocate, Josiah is also polyamorous, an atheist, a travel enthusiast and a cat lover and shares with the boys so…

Australian recording artist, actress and TV host Natalie Bassingthwaighte has made no secret of her struggles with her mental health. From her time on Neighbours, to touring the country as part of the phenomenally successful Rogue Traders, to her own recording career, Nat has had the career highs, while experiencing the personal lows. In this ep, C…

BMX Freestyle World Champion Brandon Loupos joins Christo and Dion to chat about what it takes to be the best on the planet, his friendly rivalry with fellow BMX Gold Medallist Logan Martin and how missing out on the coveted Olympic spot resulted in him landing in a psychiatric ward. BRANDON LOUPOS LINKS: Instagram Visit our website: www.brownpark.…

In this episode, the boys are joining the Sistahood and having a chat with Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence! Erika's life story is nothing short of astounding. From her website: "After overcoming a life full of trauma, physical and sexual abuse, near-death experiences, loss, massive confidence-lacking and more hard life shit, I decided it was …

WARNING: This episode may trigger some listeners as it contains discussions of war, PTSD, mental health, suicide, body retrieval and has excessive swearing throughout. Nick Owen is a man wanting to heal the wounds of his past. From being a rowdy kid, to joining the military as a Combat Engineer, doing two tours of duty to Afghanistan, suffering sev…

Dr Geoff Wilson has been places that no other human has been and has achieved the unimaginable. From the longest solo, unsupported polar journey in human history, the fastest, solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica, to the first and only wind-assisted crossing of the Sahara Desert, Dr Geoff Wilson has pushed his body to the absolute limits. In our…