Apr 2, 20261h 12mS0
<p>For truckies, the fuel crisis is hitting more than the wallet. In this special episode of How Ya Travellin’?, Shane Jacobson is joined by WA truckie Heather Jones and psychologist Arthur Papagiannis.</p> <p>Heather...
About this Podcast:
A podcast from Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds to support the mental wellbeing of truckies, people working in warehouse and logistics, when and where they need it most. Join host Shane Jacobson for real talk, honest yarns and easy ways to keep your mind and body in a better place – no matter what bumps, detours or long hauls life throws your way. Because looking after yourself isn’t a pit stop – it’s part of the journey. Season 2 coming soon! (How Ya Travelling? How You Travelling? How You Travellin?)
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Contact path
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Booking probability
25%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is How Ya Travellin’? about?
A podcast from Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds to support the mental wellbeing of truckies, people working in warehouse and logistics, when and where they need it most.
What has How Ya Travellin’? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 14: Under the pump, focussed on the fuel crisis" (2 April 2026, 72 minutes), "Episode 13: Rhythm of the Road, Chris Pearson’s Balance of Pride, Pressure & Mateship" (3 February 2026, 70 minutes), and "Episode 12: The Mechanics Trap, Barry Saad on Burnout and Business Reality" (27 January 2026, 69 minutes).
How often does How Ya Travellin’? publish?
How Ya Travellin’? publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on How Ya Travellin’??
Booking probability for How Ya Travellin’? is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How Ya Travellin’? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How Ya Travellin’?'s contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch How Ya Travellin’??
The strongest fits for How Ya Travellin’? are Trucking and Warehousing & Storage. How Ya Travellin’? has a health audience.
About the host
How Ya Travellin’? is a health podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Feb 3, 20261h 10mS0<p>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...
Jan 27, 20261h 9mS0<p>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...
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Episode 11: Family Fleet – Jenny Fellows on Freight, Family & Finding the Heart of the Industry
Jan 20, 202643 minS0<p>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...
Jan 13, 20261h 15mS0<p>Starting her apprenticeship as a 15-year-old diesel mechanic, Louise Azzopardi broke records – and a few stereotypes – as the first woman to win Australia’s WorldSkills in heavy vehicle mechanics. But behind the...
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Jan 6, 20261h 6mS0<p>Chris Barlow lived the full-tilt truckie lifestyle – long hauls, sleepless nights and plenty of quick fixes to keep himself going. But the real crash didn’t happen on the road – it came when his health and head...
Jun 12, 202559 minS0<p>A freak accident nearly took Wex’s career and mental health. Instead, it lit a fire. From surgery to setback to second chances, Wex is now leading with lived experience and helping others find strength in the...
Jun 12, 20251h 12mS0<p>When Vikki lost her brother, she didn’t just carry that pain. She used it to fuel a new purpose. Now managing a team of 600, she’s building trust, breaking stigma and proving that quiet conversations can change...
Jun 12, 202535 minS0<p>As a postie and mentor, Glenn trains new riders to stay safe on the streets. But he’s also teaching something deeper: how encouragement, compassion, and a quiet check-in can steer someone’s mental health back on...
Jun 6, 202557 minS0<p>After losing his job, relationship, and direction all at once, Tiffo found strength in honesty, fatherhood, and French bulldogs. He’s now a warehouse trainer making sure no one feels alone on the floor or off it.</p>...
May 14, 20251h 2mS0<p>Rick Dani, a leader in logistics, shares his approach to mental health and early intervention. Shane talks to Rick about how open and honest conversations can build a culture of care in warehouses and transport...
May 14, 202553 minS0<p>Meet Heather Jones, a truckie with nearly 40 years of experience, who’s helping reshape the industry through mentorship and mental health advocacy. In this episode, Heather talks about the power of conversation...
May 14, 20251h 3mS0<p>In today’s episode, Shane Jacobson talks to CJ, a road train driver who swapped her insurance desk job for the trucking life and built a career that’s changing the game. Listen in as she shares her story of burnout...
May 14, 202553 minS0<p>Shane Jacobson sits down with Ian (Eno) Taylor, a long-haul truckie who turned his own personal struggles into a movement for better mental health in the industry. Hear how a grassroots convoy sparked a nationwide...
How Ya Travellin’?
Coming Soon: A podcast from Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds with host Shane Jacobson
May 6, 20251 minS0<p>A small taste of what's to come. </p>
Recent guests
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Heather Jones
from the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation
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Louise Azzopardi
Heavy Duty Mechanic, Life coach, and Host of the Anxious Tradeswoman, Louise Azzopardi Training and Development Solutions
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Chris Barlow
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education (with a Geography specialism), University of Cumbria
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Ian Taylor
Founder & Managing Director at Animation Research Ltd, City-Region Economic Development Institute
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