For Queensland truckie Chris Pearson, every kilometre tells a story – of pride, pressure and finding balance in a tough but rewarding life on the road. Between long road-train runs, family life and his 10,000 TikTok followers, Chris has found a way to stay grounded. He talks to Shane about mentors, managing fatigue, and what it’s like to witness more than his fair share of tragedy on the road. It’s an honest chat about mateship, resilience and the small healthy habits that help keep him steady behind the wheel.

This episode was created in consultation with psychologist Arthur Papagiannis, CEO & Founder of AP Psychology & Consulting Services.

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Barry Saad started out with a set of spanners and a dream – and built it into one of Australia’s biggest independent truck-maintenance businesses. But the road wasn’t smooth. Barry opens up to Shane about burnout, tough years in business, and how asking for help turned things around. They chat about the pressures mechanics face, why mental health should be part of every safety check, and what real leadership looks like in the workshop.

This episode was created in consultation with psychologist Arthur Papagiannis, CEO & Founder of AP Psychology & Consulting Services.

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A country girl through and through, Jenny Fellows has spent nearly 30 years keeping her community – and her family – rolling. Alongside her husband, she built a transport business grounded in care, safety and good people. Shane hears how Jenny turned her family’s operation into a model for wellbeing, helped create a driver education program for local schools, and continues to champion kindness and connection across the industry.

This episode was created in consultation with psychologist Arthur Papagiannis, CEO & Founder of AP Psychology & Consulting Services.

Want to learn more? Download the Healthy Heads App for simple tools, expert-backed advice and strategies to look after your mental health and physical wellbeing.