Kirby has organised a very special Christmas surprise for everyone, something he’s been trying to share for a long time and has finally decided… you’re all being forced to listen.
This episode also marks the completion of our first full year taking The Shared Minds Podcast full-time. We reflect on the highs, the lows, the moments that challenged us, and the parts of the journey we’ll never forget.
We talk openly about what this year has meant to us, what we’ve learned along the way, and the moments that reminded us why we started in the first place.
To wrap it all up, we’re also sharing that The Shared Minds Podcast will be taking a short break over the New Year period a chance to reset, recharge, and come back even stronger in 2026.
Thank you for being part of this journey. This one’s special ❤️
In Part 1, we unpacked what it was really like for Trevor Butler to win Big Brother 2004, take home Australia’s first ever $1,000,000 cash prize, and step out of the house as arguably the most famous person in the country overnight. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, pause this and go back, because this conversation hits differently once you know what he came from.
In Part 2, we go deeper.
This episode explores Trevor’s transition from reality TV superstar to respected radio host at 102.9 Hot Tomato, and the uncomfortable, often unseen rebuild that had to happen behind the scenes. We unpack the power of manifesting, belief, and timing, and how Trevor learned that money and fame don’t equal fulfilment unless you have the mindset to hold them.
Trevor opens up about losing anonymity, redefining his identity after the spotlight fades, and the life lessons that only come from winning a million dollars, navigating public judgment, and building a career that’s lasted decades instead of moments.
This isn’t just about radio.
It’s about reinvention, resilience, and learning who you are after the world stops watching.
In this episode, we sit down with a true Gold Coast icon, Trevor Butler (Big Trev) from 102.9 Hot Tomato, the first person in Australian history to win the largest cash prize the country had ever seen 1 Million Dollars.
He opens up about what life was really like inside the Big Brother house, the intense audition process, and the moment he stepped back into the real world before social media existed when overnight fame was raw, unfiltered, and impossible to escape.
Trevor shares what it felt like to suddenly become the most recognisable person in Australia, how he handled the pressure, the attention, and the identity shift that comes with instant fame and fortune.
We were invited onto one of the Gold Coast’s biggest radio stations 102.9 Hot Tomato for a completely last-minute, spur-of-the-moment guest spot with Moira & Trev, two absolute GC icons.
They had no idea what False Memory OCD was, so the convo turned into a raw, honest chat about our story, mental health, and why we started The Shared Minds Podcast. It ended up being a powerful little 10-minute segment that we really wanted to share with you all.
So this episode is simply that radio moment, a reminder of why we do what we do.
Tune in, have a listen, and enjoy a slice of the Hot Tomato airwaves with us.
This episode is Part Two of a two-part crossover, and everything we’re about to get into builds on what we covered in the last one. So if you haven’t listened to Part One yet, hit pause and go check it out first, otherwise you’re gonna be pretty lost.
We bring in your voices. We put the call out earlier in the week, and so many of you opened up about your own journeys from what it’s really like being a stay-at-home parent, to trying to become one, to the sacrifices and steps you’re taking to make it possible. We go through your stories, your realities, and the honest challenges behind chasing a role that looks different for every family.
In this two-part crossover between The Shared Minds Podcast and Underqualified & Oversharing, we dive straight into a convo that had Liam proper fired up. It kicked off after he saw a video claiming every woman should be a stay-at-home mum and for someone who grew up in a single-parent home and watched the financial pressure firsthand, that hit on a whole different level.
Part One is us pulling the curtain back on the real stay-at-home parent experience why it sounds like the dream, why so many people desperately wish they could do it, and why the financial world we’re actually living in makes it damn near impossible for most families.
And if you want the full thing with all the nuance, rants, and chaos… the full video is now up on YouTube. Go check it out.
Before diving into this absolute chaos, make sure you catch Part 1, because things get wild fast.
What started as Time of Death has officially been reborn under the Shared Minds Podcast umbrella as Underqualified and Oversharing, and this episode sets the bar ridiculously high.
Liam and I go all in on the absurdities of daily life, drivers who should never be on the road, shocking (and hilarious) petrol station moments, and some of the most irrelevant jobs you’ll ever hear about. Warning: tears of laughter are guaranteed we were barely able to speak from laughing so hard.
Hands down the funniest podcast we’ve ever recorded, this episode is the perfect reintroduction to a show that’s outrageous, relatable, and completely unfiltered. Buckle up, because Underqualified and Oversharing is back—and sillier than ever.
We’re back… kind of! This episode sets the bar ridiculously high what started as one of the best Shared Minds Podcast episodes yet has now officially merged with Underqualified and Oversharing.
From now on, these will be our “solos,” where we dive into the chaos of life with zero filters.
Join us as Liam and I vent about the most ridiculous drivers on the road, uncover shocking (and hilarious) petrol station moments, and ponder the most irrelevant jobs people are actually doing. We were in absolute tears recording this one it’s hands down the funniest episode we’ve ever done.If you want laughs, absurd stories, and some unfiltered chaos, this is the one.
Welcome to the new era of Underqualified and Oversharing.
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The boys break down the day that sent Liam into one of his worst OCD flare-ups yet a day where everything that could go wrong did. From spiralling thoughts to old addictions creeping back in, it all collided at once and led to a full mental crash that forced Liam to finally face the habits and behaviours feeding his anxiety and OCD.
Liam opens up about the fallout that followed: returning to his doctor, speaking with his therapist, and confronting the patterns he’s been carrying for far too long. Kirby sits beside him the whole way, helping unpack the triggers, the emotions, and the deeper meaning behind the chaos of that day.
The boys also dig into the exact techniques and tactics Luke Combs uses to manage his OCD exploring how those tools can be applied when your mind feels completely out of control.
It’s honest, heavy, and filled with practical reminders that even the worst days can become turning points.
Watch Part One first
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the boys dive into something that hits very close to home. After hearing Luke Combs openly speak about his OCD, the timing couldn’t be more intense because Liam is in the middle of one of the toughest OCD flare-ups he’s had in years.
The full video episode is now live on YouTube.From now on, every episode on Spotify will be audio-only, with full video versions available exclusively on YouTube.
Together, Liam and Kirby break down the hard lessons, the unhelpful habits, and the negative thought spirals that Liam is fighting to change so he can break the cycle and get his compulsions back under control. And as always, Kirby is right there beside him unpacking it, challenging it, and helping make sense of the mental battles most people never see.
It’s confronting, honest, and packed with practical one percent shifts that can genuinely help.
If you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, or that feeling of losing control in your own mind… this is the episode you need to hear.
In Part 2 we dive into how after being stopped in public and flooded with messages asking how to get through a breakup, the boys decided it was time to do an episode on it. This week, Liam shares the exact tools, mindset shifts, and do’s and don’ts that helped him move on from a 10-year relationship and the lessons he’s learned along the way about healing, identity, and self-worth.
And in the middle of all the growth, recognition, and chaos… Liam’s OCD has started to flare again. From being recognized in public to the sensory overload of festivals, he opens up about what it’s really like trying to manage mental health while life starts getting louder.
But it’s not just about the breakup. The boys also pull back the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes including their brand-new business model helping other companies create, launch, and grow their own podcasts. It’s a huge new chapter for Shared Minds, and they’re finally ready to share it with you.
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Breakups can shatter everything you thought you knew about yourself especially when it’s a decade-long relationship. We dive deep into the heartbreak, healing, and hard truths behind Liam’s 10-year breakup.
From the nights that felt impossible to the mindset shifts that changed everything, this episode is packed with real strategies, emotional honesty, and the lessons that helped rebuild a broken heart.
If you’re going through a breakup, still carrying old pain, or just want to understand what it takes to rise again after losing someone you love this one’s for you.
This is Part 1 of our two-part series on breakups — the episode you didn’t know you needed.
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In Part 2 We dive deep into the mental health challenges farmers face: the stress of relying on unpredictable weather, the pressure of livestock markets, and the constant uncertainty that can affect every part of their lives. Dave and Bianca share how they coped with financial strain, isolation, and despair, and how they turned that struggle into resilience, purpose, and ultimately, a nationwide business that connects farmers directly with Aussie families.
Dave and Bianca, the founders of Our Cow, to explore the incredible story behind Australia’s leading grass-fed meat delivery company.
We sit down with Dave and Bianca, the husband-and-wife team behind Our Cow now one of Australia’s biggest online meat delivery companies.
But their story didn’t start in success. Just a few years ago, they were barely getting by living off fruit from their farm, watching their animals die through drought, and wondering how they’d survive another season. Out of that desperation came an idea that changed everything: connecting Aussie farmers directly to families across the country through quality, grass-fed meat.
From those early struggles to building a thriving national business, this episode dives deep into resilience, risk, and the power of believing in a vision when everything around you is falling apart.
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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.