UNPACK
Honest conversations and remarkable personal stories about wellbeing and resilience
What is Unpack?
Join Aaron Williams, CEO of Mindstar and Mental Health Professional as he meets with Australians from all walks of life. UNPACK is about exploring those moments in life where the sh!t just hits the fan! How did we get here? How do we deal with it, and how do we get the support we need to get back to the good stuff!
Episodes - Watch
Episode #1 | Angela Grieve
"I would not give back any of this pain". The inspiring story of Angela Grieve and her courageous mission to spread a message of gratitude after the tragic loss of her 18 year old son Regan.
Episode #2 | Justin Geange
"Father, husband, singer, songwriter, actor, mascot, plumber" shares his own wellbeing struggles and the importance of taking 10 seconds of courage to look after your mates, how to ask "are you okay" and being fair dinkum enough to admit when you're not.
Episode #3 | Haans Siver
“I don’t care, I’m going to stand up for something”. Nightclub owner, Private Investigator, Vegan, Animal Rights Activist. Teacher. Haans shares an inspiring journey of ups and down which contributed to defining purpose, meaning and service in her life.
Episode #4 | Gus Worland
Television and Radio personality Gus Worland opens up about mentors, movie star mates, manning up, taking action and finding balance in a ‘coming of age’ tale which led to his becoming a champion of change for Men’s health in Australia.
Episode #5 | Katie Johnston
“...I wanted to do good things in this world, so I needed to heal.” Serial entrepreneur, fashion designer and business founder, Katie Johnston discusses her journey to strive towards making a difference in the world.
Episode #6 | Shaun O'Gorman
“I have no interest in balance...it's about being the best version of me.” Shaun O'Gorman is a human behaviour, critical stress and resilience consultant and founder of The Strong Life Project.
Episode #7 | Michael Ellis
"Who's telling the story? Ego and fear or love and connection?" Michael Ellis is a Teacher, Lonely Planet contributor and Head of Culture for Vinomofo: online wine retailer and one of Australia's biggest startup success stories. Michael shares his personal 'wellbeing pillars' as well as his vision of workplaces as a refuge for authenticity...
Episode #8 | Dameyon Bonson
“Those voices are just noise...turn around and walk straight into it!” Dameyon Bonson is the founder of Black Rainbow, a social enterprise on a mission to prevent Indigenous LGBQTI suicide and self harm. Dameyon passionately recounts his journey of advocacy for LGBQTI acceptance within Aboriginal communities and beyond...
Episode #9 | Sammy Power
“I don't aim for happy...I aim for calm and peace.” Sammy Powers is a former Australian Radio Queen, socialite, and Chief Executive of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets in Brisbane. Sammy shares larger than life lessons that include; fleeting fame versus the meaning of true wealth, peeling back the mask, how to celebrate self love in style, finding peace amongst the chaos and being true to yourself.