In this special episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to explore the intersection of faith, family, mental well-being, and leadership.
As a man of deep Christian conviction, Mayor Tate shares how his faith in Jesus has been his anchor in public life, helping him navigate the pressures of political leadership while balancing his responsibilities as a husband and father.

Dave Quak loves Jesus passionately, and he struggles with his mental health. He’s been a pastor for 20 years, and thanks to God, somehow hasn't exploded his life! Sunburnt Souls exists to help those living in the complicated overlap of faith and mental health. Each episode features a different guest sharing their journey and the life lessons they’ve learned along the way.

<p><em>Dave Quak loves Jesus passionately, and he struggles with his mental health. He’s been a pastor for 20 years, and thanks to God, somehow hasn't exploded his life! Sunburnt Souls exists to help those living in the complicated overlap of faith and mental health. Each episode features a different guest sharing their journey and the life lessons they’ve learned along the way.</em></p>

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Mayor Tom Tate. Faith, Family, Mental Well-being and Jesus - 29-5 October 2025

In this powerful episode, Dave sits down with Pastor Noriko Reid, one of the senior pastors at Hope Church on the Gold Coast, to share her raw and redemptive journey through anxiety, depression, and into freedom through Jesus.

From Darkness to Deliverance Noriko Reid's Story of Healing and Hope - 16-22 February 2026

Today, we sits down with Elle McBride?' a leading voice in trauma recovery and one of the first 150 globally trained Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners and Trainers. Elle introduces us to Neuro Self-Care ?' a practical, neuroscience-based approach that helps people manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience by tapping into the brain’s natural healing abilities. Blending Havening, cutting-edge techniques, and a faith-filled, laid-back coaching style, Elle offers ???therapy without the therapy.??? No endless digging into the past ?' just powerful, spirit-led transformation. Whether you’re ready for quick change or simply curious about new ways to care for your mental well-being, this episode offers a fresh and hope-filled path forward.

Today, we sits down with Elle McBride?' a leading voice in trauma recovery and one of the first 150 globally trained Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners and Trainers. Elle introduces us to Neuro Self-Care ?' a practical, neuroscience-based approach that helps people manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience by tapping into the brain&rsquo;s natural healing abilities. Blending Havening, cutting-edge techniques, and a faith-filled, laid-back coaching style, Elle offers ???therapy without the therapy.??? No endless digging into the past ?' just powerful, spirit-led transformation. Whether you&rsquo;re ready for quick change or simply curious about new ways to care for your mental well-being, this episode offers a fresh and hope-filled path forward.

Neuro Self-care & Havening a New Way to Heal with Elle Mcbride - 9-15 February 2026

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave sits down with Esther Thomas, Clinical Naturopath and owner of Olea Health, to explore the powerful connection between gut health and mental well-being. With her extensive background in holistic healthcare, Esther dives into how imbalances in digestive health can contribute to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and fatigue. She shares practical insights on how addressing these imbalances can support mental wellness.

Mayor Tom Tate. Faith, Family, Mental Well-being and Jesus - 29-5 October 2025

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