Lifeline 13 11 14SEASON FINALE. Child mental health researcher Dr Alix Woolard joins the show for episode 15. Luke and Dr Alix discuss childhood trauma, psychology and what it is like living with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr Alix is a research fellow in Child Mental Health within the Youth Mental Health team at the Telethon Kids Institute and is working on the Embrace project. Dr Alix is presenting a TEDx talk at the State Theatre Centre of WA on Saturday, July 29. Tickets: https://tedxkingspark.org/event/youth23/Contact the show via Instagram @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 Rhodes Scholar for WA Riley Faulds joins the show for episode 14. Luke and Riley discuss the Rhodes program, chasing your dreams and marching to the beat of your own drum. Riley joins the show just months before heading to Oxford University where he will begin studying a Masters in World Literatures.Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fremantle Docker Travis Colyer joins the show for Episode 13. Travis and Luke discuss his one-year ban from football in 2016, the resilience he has shown to continue at the top level and how he goes about maintaining his mental fitness. Travis has played 146 games of AFL football and is looking to return from injury this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fremantle Dockers chief operating officer Joe Brierty joins the show in the midst of the AFL season. Luke and Joe discuss the culture of a sporting club, leadership and fostering an environment where people can become their best selves. Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lifeline 13 11 14Dual Olympian and all-around good guy Simon Orchard joins the show for episode 11. Luke and Simon discuss the ex-Kookaburra's hockey career, his battle with anxiety and their relationship. Simon is a Hockey World Cup winner, Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist.Contact the show via Instagram @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Australian sports editor Jakeb Waddell joins the show for episode 10. Luke and Jakeb discuss the highs and lows of his career and a day in the life in his new role at WA's only daily newspaper. Jakeb is making waves in the journalism industry and has risen meteorically to his new high-profile position. Jakeb prides his back pages on having fun, making a statement and showing a bit of attitude. Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Western Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie joins the show on the eve of WA's Marsh One-Day Cup final against South Australia on Wednesday, March 8 at the WACA. Luke and Aaron discuss setbacks, nerves and the pressure he has endured to get to this point in his career. Aaron joins the show off the back of winning the BBL12 title with the Perth Scorchers and being named in the BBL team of the year.Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Coast Fever player Alice Teague-Neeld joins the show for episode 8 ahead of the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season. Luke and Alice discuss the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, touching on mental health and resilience. Alice was part of the West Coast Fever team who won a drought-breaking championship in 2022 against her former side the Melbourne Vixens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WACA head curator Isaac McDonald joins the show for episode 7 following the Perth Scorchers BBL12 win over the Brisbane Heat on Saturday. At just 25 years old, Isaac discusses what it is like to be the man in charge of such an iconic and historic patch of turf.Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two-time WNBA champion Sami Whitcomb joins the show for episode 6. Luke and Sami discuss the resilience the Perth Lynx star has shown on her journey which took her from working at a fish and chip shop in Rockingham to reaching the pinnacle of women's basketball. Sami is a three-time WNBL All Star and was part of the Australian Opals team which won a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Baketball World Cup. Contact the show via Instagram - @lukesmcpherson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.