The Mind Manual
These sessions are an attempt to bring you some insights and perspectives in how we can use the mind and put it to work in a way that will serve you and create the results you want in your life. It will be an unfolding learning journey as we explore this amazing central processing unit to collate and compile a series of systems and perceptions we can use and organize into a mind manual for the benefit of everyone.
The Mind Manual
Episode 55 - Finding Hope After Despair
In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Cowan — a founding director of the “R U OK?” movement. Graeme opens up about his journey from corporate success to a five-year battle with severe depression, and how that experience reshaped his purpose in life.
He shares powerful insights into the importance of genuine check-ins, practical self-care, and building workplaces where people feel seen and supported. The conversation traces his transformation — from authoring the bestselling Back From the Brink to speaking globally about resilience, connection, and wellbeing.
Listeners will walk away with actionable tools to reframe their mindset, strengthen relationships, and rekindle hope through purpose and connection.