Shane “Lochy” O’Loughlin arrived in the Kimberley at the age of 16. He’d already left both home and school at the age of 12, and now he had something to prove.

However, Lochy’s start in the Kimberley was anything but smooth sailing.

Over the past 40 years, Lochy has lived a life full of adventure and learning. There’s not many places in the Kimberley he hasn’t set foot on, either as a stockman, or running his own bull catching business.

For our final episode of 2022, Lochy shares stories that only a few people have heard while sitting around a campfire, and it’s a true privilege to have him on the show.

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This episode is Part 2 of our chat with Chico Shaw. If you haven't listened to Part 1, stop now and go back.

In Part 1, Chico shared the story of his adoption from Brazil into a family from Bondi Beach, and how he ended up working on a cattle station in the Gulf of Queensland.

In this episode, Chico shares stories from his time working in the Northern Territory, why he left the industry for almost 10 years, his battles with mental health, and what it's like working not just with your partner, but for them.

Please note that this episode may be triggering for some people, so it may be best to listen in the company of support.

If you are experiencing depression or are suicidal, or know someone who is, help is available.

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• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au/
• Mindspot: 1800 61 44 34 http://mindspot.org.au/
• Men’s Shed: www.mensheds.org.au
• Virtual Psychologist is a free service that offers qualified and experienced counselling via phone, chat, email and text. It is available 24/7. Contact this service via PHONE on 1300 665 234 or TEXT on 0488 807 266. http://virtualpsychologist.com.au/home/ 

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In 1987 a mechanic found a baby boy abandoned on the streets in Brazil. 

Today, that baby boy is a grown man living and working on a cattle station in the Northern Territory, Australia. 

“Blessed”, is how Chico Shaw describes his life. A life that could have turned out so differently.

In this episode Chico shares the story of his adoption into a family from Bondi beach, how he ended up working on a cattle station in the Gulf of Queensland, and the challenges and adventures that that experience entailed.

Make sure you tune in next week for part two to hear Chico share more yarns about his time working up north, why he left the industry for almost a decade, his challenges with anxiety and depression, and how he’s come full circle to find love and build a life that truly makes him happy.

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This episode contains discussions about anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-harm. It may be best to listen in the support of company, or skip this episode. If you need help, a range of services are available. Please see the show notes for more details.

Claudia Hiscox has spent the last three years living and working on cattle stations in remote parts of the Northern Territory. The days are long, and the work is tough. It’s a physically and mentally demanding job at the best of times.   

In amongst mustering cattle and fixing fences, Claudia has been handling another challenge: managing her mental health after experiencing anxiety, depression and an eating disorder in her teenage years.

It’s no easy task, especially when the nearest medical professional is hundreds of kilometers away, and internet service isn’t always reliable. In this special episode, Claudia shares her story with immense candor.

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Please note that this episode may be triggering for some people, so it may be best to listen in the company of support.

If you are experiencing depression or are suicidal, or know someone who is, help is available.

• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.com.au
• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au/
• Mindspot: 1800 61 44 34 http://mindspot.org.au/
• Men’s Shed: www.mensheds.org.au
• Virtual Psychologist is a free service that offers qualified and experienced counselling via phone, chat, email and text. It is available 24/7. Contact this service via PHONE on 1300 665 234 or TEXT on 0488 807 266. http://virtualpsychologist.com.au/home/ 

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In 2002, Ian ‘Rocky’ Rockwell took a group of year 11 students from Sydney to Alice Springs for an “adventure”. The kids were to trek the Larapinta Trail, ride camels, cook on campfires, and experience the “outback”.

That trip changed not only the trajectory of Rocky’s life, but some of the students as well. Rob Mann was one of those students.

In this episode, Rocky and Rob share the story about the trip that took place 20 years ago, how it impacted their lives, and how they went from student and teacher to mates and colleagues all these years later.

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In 2022, Olivia Thompson sold 3 cattle stations in the Northern Territory. Those 3 properties exceeded 1 million hectares combined. It’s a world away from the 1000m2 block of land that was her first sale as a real estate agent some 20 years ago in the coastal town of Cairns.

Olivia is a prime example of the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by it's cover”. Beyond her beautiful smile and polished look that you’ll see on “For Sale” signs is one of the grittiest, hardworking people I have had the fortune of meeting and calling a friend.

In this episode I sat down with Liv to learn about the incredibly diverse range of experiences she has had so far, from growing up on cattle stations, winning a kick boxing title, training cutting horses in America, and having to learn to walk again.

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Haydn Sale manages one the largest aggregations of cattle and land in northern Australia – but chances are, you’ve never heard of him. 

Unlike others in his position, Haydn wasn’t born into the northern cattle industry. Nor did he do a gap year up north straight out of boarding school for one of the big corporates. He also wasn’t a General Manager or CEO of some other company in some other industry in a previous life.

Haydn’s journey is unlike any other I have come across. It is uniquely his. 

In this episode, I managed to pin this incredibly busy man down to learn how he got to where he is, what he considers important and non-negotiable in life, and what keeps him going.

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Anika Molesworth is a farmer, scientist, and storyteller. And she's on a mission to cultivate climate courage. In an incredibly short period of time, Anika has amassed a number of accolades including: Young Farmer of the Year, Young Australian of the Year finalist, and a Masters and PhD.

She has also released a best-selling book, 'Our sunburnt country', and co-founded the Farmers for Climate Action movement.

The incredible thing is that Anika has achieved all of this from her geographically and technologically isolated home of Rupee Station in far, far west New South Wales.

I sat down with Anika on the weekend to learn more about what makes her tick, what keeps her going, and how she stays grounded while fighting for climate action.

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