At Shared Minds, we’ve always promised to be as vulnerable as possible, and this episode is no different.

This is Part 2 of Liams recent OCD attack.

Liam opens up about the recent return of his OCD and how one unexpected night out became the trigger that brought it all flooding back.What starts as a light-hearted story quickly turns into an honest conversation about relapse, resilience, and the reality of living with OCD.

Even in the heavy moments, we still find time to laugh and keep things real, proving that vulnerability doesn’t have to be gloomy it can be healing.

Liam’s OCD has returned. In this light-hearted but serious episode, we dive into how a night out on the town opened the floodgates for Liam’s OCD. As the aim of our show is to be as vulnerable as possible, we felt the need to share this with everyone, a reminder that you’ll have good days and you’ll have bad days. Just remember, as Tom Hanks said, this too shall pass. Rather than turning it into a gloomy episode, we try to have as much fun as possible to shed some light on the situation.

Cam shares the raw emotions, lessons, and stories behind his incredible journey from years of pressure and near misses to rewriting his training philosophy and finally standing on top of the podium.

After 16 years on the Australian swim team and four Olympic campaigns, Cam finally achieved his lifelong dream winning gold. But the road there was anything but easy. After three Olympics without gold, he made the bold decision to abandon everything he’d been taught and create a completely new training approach that only he believed in.This episode was originally uploaded on Thursday the 23rd but Spotify had some syncing problems and a vast majority of our audience didn't get it, so heres the re uploaded version.

Cam McEvoy is one of Australia’s most recognisable names in the Olympic scene. Cam has competed in the last 4 Olympics and has been part of the Australian swim team for the past 16 years. After competing at three Olympic Games and falling short of his dream of winning gold, he decided to go against everything he had learned and been taught his entire life, creating a new training regimen that no one believed in except himself. Listen to how this man, who has been swimming his entire life, rewrote the training manual and ultimately became one of Australia’s best swimmers.

This is an episode where I just trauma dumped, I tore myself open to confront the feelings of guilt, pressure, and identity conflict.

I actually recorded this weeks ago and sat on it because I wasn’t sure how it would be received. As you know, we built our platform on relatability and honesty, so here’s me being as honest as possible.

Hopefully, there’s somebody out there who’ll listen to this and resonate with what I’m feeling.

In this eye-opening episode of Shared Minds, Join us as we dive deep into the power of focus and mindset because where focus goes, energy flows. When you put your effort and good energy into the right places, life has a funny way of putting you back on the path you’re meant to be on.

We uncover some shocking truths from the past four weeks the kind that make you stop, breathe, and rethink what really matters. From unexpected challenges to the day Liam almost quit the podcast, we’ve learned firsthand that most of the things we worry about never actually happen. This one’s for anyone who’s ever been caught up in their own thoughts.

At The Shared Minds Podcast, our goal has always been to be relevant, relatable, and valuable creating honest conversations around mental health, mindset, and the real stuff people go through.

In this latest episode, we dive into all the things that never get spoken about on the mic the raw, unfiltered moments behind the scenes that shaped who we are today.

And we just want to say a massive thank you to every single one of you for the support we’ve officially hit the top of the Apple Podcast charts! We couldn’t have done it without you legends.

For Kara, losing her father to cancer became the catalyst for something far greater than grief. In this inspiring conversation, Kara shares how she transformed unimaginable loss into purpose, founding Docs Originals as a living legacy to both her dad and the healthcare heroes she once worked alongside.

Together, we explore the powerful lessons that come with losing someone close—how to find meaning in pain, honour a loved one’s memory, and channel heartbreak into building a legacy, a movement, and even an empire.

This episode is a reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, you can create something that outlasts the pain and changes the world.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kara, the inspiring founder of Docs Originals, to hear the story behind her game-changing brand. Kara opens up about the intense pressures of life as a nurse, the heartbreaking loss of her father to cancer, and how those experiences pushed her to create a company that’s redefining medical scrubs and shining a light on the importance of self-care.

This is an eye-opening conversation filled with raw honesty, resilience, and life lessons that will make you see your own journey differently. Whether you’re in healthcare or simply chasing a purpose-driven life, Kara’s story will leave you motivated and moved.

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You know that moment when you talk about bad stuff for so long it starts to turn into pure anger and frustration? Well, that’s exactly what we’ve got here. The final part of our long-winded four-part series wraps up with a heated conclusion. Kirby, for the first time ever, lets loose about the worst job he’s ever had, and Liam unloads some long-suppressed anger about real estate (we get it, bro, you hate it). One of the pillars of our show is honesty and relatability, and every now and again you just need a good bitching session to get it all out so you can move on with your life.

The Shared Minds Podcast is back with another hilarious episode. We chat about the time we reckon Liam was working for a money-laundering mob, plus the rough lessons that forced both of us to finally grow a backbone and stand up for ourselves which has taught us invaluable life lessons

The boys open up on the struggles nobody ever talks about. Real estate might look like glitz and glamour from the outside, but in reality it’s a corrupt, money-hungry, selfish industry that left them broke and barely surviving.

Liam and Kirby continue to reveal the brutal reality of their lives before the show. From being screwed over and lied to by recruiters & bosses, to grinding through terrible jobs.

These rock-bottom moments became the foundation for everything Shared Minds is today. This is the raw, unfiltered story of lies, hardship, and how Liam and Kirby turned it all around.

We finally answer two of the questions we get asked the most: how we actually met, and what life was really like before the show. From the terrible jobs where we’d literally break equipment just to get out of work, to barely making enough money to survive, we open up on the kind of struggles nobody sees when they look at where we are now. This is the unfiltered story of financial hardship, rock-bottom moments, and the unlikely path that led us to Shared Minds.

We move beyond Liam’s biggest OCD battle the fear of cheating on his ex and dive into the darker, more absurd corners of his intrusive thoughts. From fears of accidentally harming strangers to unsettling scenarios his mind convinced him were real, this raw conversation shows just how unpredictable and consuming OCD can be.

This part of the episode shines a light on the lesser-known, often unspoken side of OCD, proving that intrusive thoughts don’t always make sense, but they carry a very real emotional weight.

Liam opens up about some of his darkest battles with OCD intrusive fears of cheating, kissing strangers, hitting people with his car, and other deep thoughts he has never spoken about on air before.

OCD isn’t just one lane it can take millions of shapes, thoughts, and fears that feel real, but aren’t. This raw and vulnerable conversation sheds light on the reality of living with OCD, the weight of intrusive thoughts, and the importance of talking openly about mental health struggles.

This episode contains open and honest discussions around intrusive thoughts, OCD, and heavy mental health struggles. Some of the content may be triggering or difficult to hear. Please listen with care, and only if you feel in the right headspace.

In part two of our conversation with Chris, we go beyond the field and into life’s deeper lessons. Chris opens up about navigating life after divorce, learning true empathy when a partner goes through tragedy, and the golden moments that remind us what really matters. It’s an honest and reflective chat about growth, resilience, and finding light in life’s toughest seasons.

In our latest episode of The Shared Minds Podcast, we sit down with Chris, the founder of Offside Tag. After his NRL career came to an end, Chris was left facing a deep sense of lost purpose what he describes as a black hole in his chest. In search of meaning, he even attempted a Guinness World Record before eventually returning to the sport he loved. That journey led him to create Offside Tag an alternative version of the game that brings people together in a whole new way.

In part one of our anniversary special, we shared the journey of starting Shared Minds the vision, the struggles, and the people who shaped our first year.

Now, in part two, we go even deeper. We talk about the lessons hidden in our lowest moments, the breakthroughs that came when we least expected them, and the growth we’ve experienced not just as podcasters, but as people.

This episode is about honesty, resilience, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life feels heavy. If part one was the story of how Shared Minds began, part two is the story of what we’ve become and where we’re heading next.

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or only just found us, thank you for walking this journey alongside us. You’re the reason Shared Minds exists.

Here’s to the next chapter Year Two.

One year ago 28th August 2024, we started The Shared Minds Podcast with nothing but a vision to share our stories and help others through their mental health struggles. Today, we’re celebrating one full year of conversations, growth, and connection.

In this special anniversary episode, we open up about our rock-bottom moments, the unexpected challenges that almost broke us, the wins that kept us moving forward, and most importantly the incredible people we’ve met along the way.

This episode is raw, honest, and a true reflection of the journey we’ve been on. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found us recently, thank you for being part of the Shared Minds community.

Here’s to Year Two.

In this follow-up to our unaired April episode, we continue the conversation with Drew Derriman as Liam navigates life after a 10-year relationship. Having already explored Liam’s past traumas, this episode focuses on practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and real talk about rebuilding identity, confidence, and relationships after such a long-term split.

Originally kept in the archives, the insights and raw honesty in this session are too valuable not to share. Drew’s guidance makes this a must-listen for anyone figuring out who they are and how to move forward after a big life change.