Open Minded is back! In the first episode of the 2024 season, Sir John Kirwan interviews not one, not two, but three doctors on the concept of “Performance Care” - how organisations can support employee peak performance through a culture of care.

Bonus Episode. In this special bonus episode, Open Minded crosses over with the Change Happens podcast. Host and EY Oceania Deputy CEO Jenelle McMaster joins JK for a wide ranging double interview.

Episode #31. Mel Upton is the CEO of Positive Group APAC, a mental wellbeing company focussed on leadership training and group learning. She’s also a veteran of the legal industry and has led wellbeing programs throughout her 25 year legal career

Episode #30. Robbie Hicks and Lachland Bradford are the hosts of the Funny Business podcast and co-founders of the Wellbeing Network. After JKs recent appearance on Funny Business, the boys join us on Open Minded to provide an intimate look at the foundation of their business, and how they have embedded wellbeing into the core of their company.

Episode #29. Nikki talks to JK about the connection between good nutritional practices and better mental wellbeing. They discuss the results of the recent ‘Smiles Trial’ study showing the correlation between eating more fruit and lower incidence of depression and other mental wellbeing issues.

Episode #28. Jase Te Patu talks to JK about growing up between worlds in New Zealand, and finding his way to mental wellbeing through rediscovering the wisdom contained in the traditional wellbeing practices of Māori and other indigenous cultures.

Episode #27. JK is joined this week by Tazmayn Goode, a South African expat, who founded the 360 Academy and Wellness Hub to bring wellness programs to leaders and employees in businesses around Australia.

Episode #26. Tofe Evans, author of ‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan’ and mental wellbeing advocate, sits down with JK for a conversation about accepting our shadows, building practical resilience, and endurance sports.

Episode #25. By popular demand, Dr. Hillary Bennett joins JK to share her insights, advice and where the agenda should be focused for workplace wellbeing in 2022.

Episode #24. Comedian and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Joe Daymond joins JK to share his journey with self-acceptance, imposter syndrome and the turning points that have got him where he is today.

#Episode 23. Sir JK and Dr. Fiona tackle the topic of re-entry anxiety, sharing tools and strategies to help us emerge from lockdown and transition well back into the workplace and our communities.

Episode #22. Internationally acclaimed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer and author Dr. Russ Harris shares his journey to discovering ACT and the principles of this effective form of psychotherapy.

Episode #21. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw applies his years of experience as a professor and his work with children to provide strategies for building a culture of wellbeing and disclosure in the workplace.

#Episode 20. JK caught up with Dr Siale on how they are both currently feeling, their advice on how to stay well and prioritise your wellbeing, the quality of sincerity in the workplace, with plenty of Q&A from the live audience

#Episode 19. JK caught up with Eroni Clarke to discuss the protective factors for mental health in the Pasifika community, the impact lockdown is having, and the need for courageous conversations.

#Episode 18. JK caught up with Shantelle Thompson OAM to discuss how she stays well and her coping strategies through lockdown.

#Episode 17. Sam Webb shares why he always prioritises self care, the tips he has for practicing vulnerability, how to really check in with a mate and the incredible story behind the work he is doing with Livin.

#Episode 16. Georgie Harman shares her experience with depression, learning to be vulnerable from the position of CEO, the things she has learnt leading an organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic and advice for leaders looking to make mental wellbeing a priority in their organisation.

#Episode 15. JK gathered an exceptional panel of leaders and experts to find out what they were doing to support their teams and their mental wellbeing through these times.

#Episode 14. JK and Dr. Fiona Crichton caught up to discuss their feelings about Level 4 lockdown and what they are doing to cope with uncertainty and anxiety.