What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural Australia. Hosted by regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor, the series travels into the heart of the bush to share the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday Australians. From remote communities to resilient individuals, each episode brings you closer to the people who shape the outback in quiet yet powerful ways.
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What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural Australia. Hosted by regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor, the series travels into the heart of the bush to share the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday Australians. From remote communities to resilient individuals, each episode brings you closer to the people who shape the outback in quiet yet powerful ways.
Ben Brooksby is a fifth generation farmer from St Helens Plains in Western Victoria. When he was younger, he struggled with anxiety and other mental health issues, as do many others in rural communities. A simple social media post helped him to turn things around, after he shared a photo on Instagram showing himself naked in a truck full of lentils, he received a huge response, with other farmers wanting to share their own photos and stories. @the.naked.farmer movement grew, Ben met people from around the country who wanted to get naked for mental health. As they got their kits off, they also opened up about their struggles.
You can't miss our 10 minute BONUS episode and chat with the legend himself @benjaminbrooksby ! Thank you Ben for bringing so much light to those who only see or have seen the dark, and look if all it takes is to get your kit off then bring it on!! Make sure you support Ben and his project by buying his book out today - @macmillanaus . Donations will go towards the @royalflyingdoc mental health department to help improve the quality of lives in Outback Australia. To BUY THE BOOK LINK in our instagram bio!! Also feel free to leave us a BIG 5 star rating and review, or visit our website to read more: www.extraordinarymediaco.com. We are always contactable via email extraordinaryoutback@gmail.com
ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories
What makes an ordinary person extraordinary? ExtraOrdinary Outback Stories is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural Australia. Hosted by regional journalists Lucy Samuels and Lucy Taylor, the series travels into the heart of the bush to share the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday Australians. From remote communities to resilient individuals, each episode brings you closer to the people who shape the outback in quiet yet powerful ways.
