Addicted to Pain: The Relentless Mind of Caine Eckstein
My next guest on Mind Your Head - Caine Eckstein Five-time Coolangatta Gold champion. Guinness World Record holder for the most pull-ups in 24 hours. One of the toughest endurance athletes Australia has ever produced. But behind the records and accolades is a man who’s wired for growth - addicted to pushing his body and mind past what most would consider impossible. In this episode, we dive into Caine’s lifelong rivalry with his brother Shannon, the mental warfare of elite Ironman racing and his relentless drive to push beyond perceived limits. We explore his obsession with growth through discomfort - from skydiving to breaking world records and the deep-rooted identity behind always needing the next challenge. This one is raw, intense and proof that the biggest battles are the ones we fight with ourselves.This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 — SHOP NOW!* Offer valid for new customers only.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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AJ Williams: From Housing Commission to Multi-Million Dollar Brand
AJ Williams grew up in housing commission, surrounded by violence, addiction and the kind of pain most people never talk about. In this powerful episode, AJ opens up about a childhood marked by trauma, domestic violence, alcoholism and drug use and the long road to healing that followed. From rock bottom moments to building something he’s proud of, AJ reflects on identity, purpose, vulnerability and how he’s learned to break cycles that were never his to begin with. We dive into the parts of his story he once kept hidden, what it’s taken to unlearn survival mode. AJ is now the founder of Revel Saunas - a multi-million dollar recovery and wellness business changing the game in Australia. This conversation is real, raw and a reminder that you’re never too far gone to turn it all around.This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 — SHOP NOW!* Offer valid for new customers only.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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Lockie Welch: Changing the Narrative One Conversation at a Time
Next guest on Mind Your Head is Lockie Welch.You might’ve seen one of his viral videos on TikTok or Instagram - where he speaks straight to the heart of mental health, masculinity, and the internal battles so many of us are quietly fighting.But behind those powerful words is a man who’s lived through the darkness himself.This episode isn’t about surface-level self-help, it’s about the real work. The grief that sneaks up when it’s been ignored. The addiction to numbing. The way unprocessed pain shows up in how we treat ourselves and the people we love.Lockie opens up about losing his best mate to suicide as a teenager, his own struggles with worth, turning to drugs to find peace, and the long road back to healing.We talk about identity, purpose, emotional pain, and what it takes to unlearn everything we were taught about being a “man.” But more than that, this episode is about hope. About turning vulnerability into strength, and silence into conversation.Lockie is driven by one thing: helping others feel less alone.This one’s raw, powerful, and might just be the reminder someone in your life desperately needs.This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 — SHOP NOW!* Offer valid for new customers only.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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Redefining the Game with Conrad Quick: From Athlete to Entrepreneur
From chasing footy dreams to building something far more personal, this is Conrad Quick like you’ve never heard him before.In this episode, we dive into Conrad’s journey from elite rugby player to founder of Quicks Academy and Quicks Clothing. We explore what it feels like to walk away from the sport that once defined him, and how he rebuilt his identity from the ground up. He opens up about the mental toll of transitioning out of professional sport, the pressure to keep pushing, and the growth that came when he finally paused to ask himself — what now?We also unpack the story behind Quicks Academy: why it matters, what drives him, and how it’s become more than just a business — it’s a mission. Conrad shares honest reflections on purpose, mental health, masculinity, and how his relationship has grounded him through it all. This episode is about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to start again.This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 — SHOP NOW!* Offer valid for new customers only.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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Cooper Chapman: From Pro Surfer to Mental Health Advocate
In this episode, I’m joined by former professional surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory, Cooper Chapman—a man who has turned his personal mental health journey into a powerful movement for change.We dive deep into his life beyond the surf: what it really means to find purpose, rebuild self-worth, and break through the outdated stigmas that hold so many of us back. Cooper shares the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset, his motivation for working with young people, and the inspiration behind his new book, The 1% Club.This is more than just a conversation—it’s a reminder that the smallest actions can create the biggest ripple effects. Cooper is one of the most authentic and driven people I’ve ever had on the podcast, and this chat will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to show up for yourself in a new way.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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 brought to you by On Track Studio.
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