Episode 48 - Move Your Mind, Change Your Life: The Nick Bracks Story
Have you ever said yes to something, without knowing it would completely change your life?
When Nick Bracks reluctantly agreed to appear on Dancing With The Stars, he had no idea it would become the launchpad for a career in mental health advocacy, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. But as he began sharing his story publicly, one marked by anxiety, depression, and a near-fatal car crash, doors began to open.
In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I sit down with Nick to talk about how one unexpected opportunity led to another, and how owning his story helped him build a life of impact and purpose. From his early struggles growing up in a high-profile political family to reinventing himself as a speaker, mental health advocate, and founder of the corporate wellness platform Move Your Mind, Nick shares the raw, real, and refreshingly honest version of success.
As someone who’s also stepped away from a more traditional path to follow a purpose-driven life, I found Nick’s insights incredibly grounding. His message? It’s not about having it all figured out, it’s about showing up, one brave step at a time, and asking for help along the way.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Why we need to normalise men speaking about mental health, without shame or embarrassment
How taking brave, small steps each day (even when you're struggling) can lead to massive personal change
The importance of finding your why, and staying connected to it through both highs and lows
Why doing one thing for yourself every day (like exercise or something that lights you up) can be a powerful mental health tool
How Nick is helping individuals and businesses create holistic change through his work with Move Your Mind
Show Resources:
Check Out Nick's website - HERE
Listen to Nick's podcast Move Your Mind - HERE
Follow Nick on Instagram - HERE
Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE
Check Out Emma's Book, Worthy & Wealthy - HERE
About the Guest:
Founder & CEO of software company Move Your Mind, Nick currently hosts the podcast Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks & Soul Trader, as radio show by Disrupt Radio on DAB+.
Growing up in one of the most famous political families in Australia, Nick was exposed to life in the public eye since he was 12 years old. Struggling to cope with depression and anxiety through substance abuse, Nick first gained his own notoriety in his early 20s through a publicly documented car crash that nearly killed himself and his best friend.
The drunk driving incident became a catalyst for Nick to turn his life around, exposing his mental health issues and allowing him to get the help he desperately needed. The media attention he gained after the crash led to a modelling career and an invitation to participate as a contestant on “Dancing With The Stars”. While on Dancing With The Stars, Nick took the opportunity to speak publicly about his battle with depression and anxiety, becoming a pioneer in mental health advocacy.
Since then, Nick has developed a successful public speaking career on the topic, conducting over 1,000 talks at organisations around the world, including several TED talks. The “Neighbours” actor is also a successful entrepreneur, founding Move Your Mind Pty Ltd – a corporate wellness software for employees in construction and similar industries. Nick released his first book with publisher Wiley in 2021 and currently runs a podcast under the same name – Move Your Mind.
Today, Nick is focusing on growing his business, while hosting DAB+ radio show “Soul Trader” on Disrupt Radio, his public speaking, and working towards the production of his own dark comedy TV show, Amiss.
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Yours in Moving Your Mind, Emma. X.
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