EP.123 Blake Wood on Bringing FIFO Suicides Down to Zero and Being Proactive with Mental Health in the Mining Industry
In mining, mental health often goes under the radar – until it doesn’t. Full Production provides a platform for these types of conversations to happen and brings you the people making positive changes in the industry. In this episode, Pete chats with Blake Wood, Co-Founder of FIFOzero. FIFOzero grew from Blake’s own experiences in the […]
EP.122 Peter Finn on Success, Work Ethic and the Origins of FACE
This week on The Full Production Podcast, we change things up by interviewing the Managing Director of FACE, Peter Finn, instead of the other way around. There is plenty to take home from this episode. Enjoy! We discussed: Peter’s upbringing and how that nurtured his approach to life and business now What his take on […]
EP.120 Sam Parker on Mateship in Mining and Carving Out Your Best Life
What is the value of mateship and social connection, especially in mining communities? In this episode we welcome new Full Production host, Keepa Mewett as he has a yarn to Full Production veteran, Sam Parker. We invite Sam back on the show to chat about the evolution of his movement, Grab Life by the Balls since we talked to him in […]
EP.101 Peter Finn Talking COVID-19 and the Future of Mining on Beneath The Surface with Sean Lavin
In this unprecedented time, what does moving forward look like, and how can we take care of our fellow miners? This week we tune in to Peter Finn’s interview on the Beneath The Surface podcast, hosted by Sean Lavin. Sean is a fellow miner, podcaster, as well as mining industry changemaker. Sean and Pete chat over how COVID-19 has […]
EP.99 Dr. Liz on Connecting the Dots Between Mental Health and Mining
One should never feel like they have to walk their mining journey alone. This week on Full Production we chat to Dr. Elizabeth Vueltich, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Director of Mindlink Psychology – as well as a Non-Executive Director of Miners’ Promise. In this episode Dr. Liz sheds light on the psychology behind the experiences that […]
EP.95 Lachlan Samuel on Making Mental Health Mainstream and Living the Realities of FIFO Life
Being vulnerable is hard, but openness and authenticity can create powerful change in a person’s life. This week on Full Production we chat to Lachlan Samuel, ex-FIFO worker, podcast host, and founding director of Open Up Group. In this episode Lachlan talks about how he’s working towards “Making Mental Health Mainstream” in the FIFO community […]
EP.93 Lee Pagana on Supporting Miners Through Life’s Challenges and Managing FIFO Life
Navigating life in the mining industry has challenges at all stages, but you don’t have to go it alone. Today we look at how to take advantage of mental health support for mining workers and their families. This week we chat to Lee Pagana, Director, Counsellor, and Facilitator for Lifeskills Australia. Lifeskills Australia provides psychological and counselling services […]
EP.89 Kieran Toohey on Supporting Your Mates and Tools to Talk About Mental Health
Mental health is an important conversation, and as attitudes change towards this topic we find that more organisations are working to highlight mental health in the mining industry. Each Wednesday join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks […]
EP.82 Sam Parker on Making Positive Change and Proactive Mental Health Through Mateship
Men’s mental health statistics in Australia are un-Australian, according to Sam Parker. This week we learn all about his charity based around looking after your mates and taking a proactive approach to your own mental health. Each Wednesday join me, Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as I navigate the ups and downs of […]
EP.45 Getting in Shape — Mentally, Emotionally and Physically — with the Inspired Life Gym in Kalgoorlie
A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit. Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you’re involved in the mining industry […]