During this episode I had the privilege to speak with Professor Martin Jones, whose career spans from the UK to rural Australian healthcare. Our conversation explores the power of psychosocial interventions and innovative approaches to improving mental health service access in rural and remote regions. As well as provide key insights from Martin's extensive research and practical experience. Martin shares his journey from bedside nursing to research and governance, into academia, where he has been developing evidence-based mental health training programs and expanding healthcare access in underserved communities. This episode offers valuable perspectives on bridging the rural-urban healthcare divide and making mental health support more accessible through innovative education and service delivery models.