Pieces of the Mind‪.‬ Annie Henwood

This episode is dedicated to the year 2023 (season finale of season three). Well what a year that was first of all a big thank you to the guests that were willing to come onto the podcast this year. Many insights, life stories and wisdom from each guest in different walks of their life. 

This episode involves goal setting, the power of being grateful in everyday life and overall the power of giving to others that can empower ourselves in more ways than one. 

Australian professional rugby league footballer Darius Boyd... one of Australia’s most decorated players to date. Darius has played for the Brisbane Broncos, St George Illawarra, Newcastle knights as well as this played many State of origin matches and has represented Australia at an International level. Many of you listening would have watched him play either from your televisions or in grandstands over the years. He is a force to be reckoned in more ways than one. His story will take you on a journey. Darius’ NRL career is the side most Australians get to see but if you are lucky enough to listen to him speak and watch his work within the mental health and wellbeing sector you are in luck.

Today we are talking about the most common cancer for women in Australia; that being Breast Cancer. Before we delve into this topic with a breast cancer survivor I would like to acknowledge the women amongst us that we have lost to this battle, those of you that have either undergone treatment or currently doing so and also to the loved ones that have come face to face with the reality of this disease. 
 
Please remember it is vital to be proactive and get your annual checks completed because as our guest will mention early detection does save lives!

Karen Sullivan is a Breast cancer survivor after being diagnosed in December 2019. 

On this episode together Karen and Annie will unpack the journey that being both the physical and mental side her of breast cancer. Karen talk about her life growing up on a fruit and vegetable property near Stanthorpe to marrying her husband, having four children and life on the land.

Dr Peter Swindle is one of  Australia’s leading urologists that specialises in prostate cancer. Dr Swindle has helped many men within Australia and many of them being famers. This topic was bought to my attention as I have seen the effects it can not only have on the person struggling but also loved ones around them. Prostate is a serious and deadly disease that not only effects the body but also ones mental health. 
This episode with provide you with knowledge and explain the overall effects it can have on a person both mentally and physically. 

Important: 
It is extremely important to get PSA testing completed and overlooked by professionals. To find out more head to https://qprostate.com.au/

Warren Davies is also known as "The Unbreakable Farmer" a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, farmer and family man. 

Warren talks all things today from bullying in his younger years, financial struggles, family struggles relating to business, pressures of life on the land and more. This episode is extremely relatable for many country people as well as many others. 

If you would like to contact Warren or listen to him speak simply type into your search bar "The Unbreakable Farmer" or follow on intagram. 

This episode we have Olivia Soha the director of a mental health and
eating disorder service called Uncovery. Olivia is one of Australia’s certified eating
disorder coach based in Melbourne. This phenomenal service offers a wide range of
support and education around the eating disorders. Olivia is a Carolyn Costin
institute certified eating disorder coach and from her own struggles has used this to
help many other Australians in the same situation.