“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” - African Proverb
Dirt is grounded in the clinical expertise of Deidre Steadman (Clinical Psychologist) and Rob Griffin (Senior Youth Worker) who together bring over 40 years of combined experience with trauma-informed metacognitive, somatic, meditative, contemplative, experiential and systems therapies.
Deidre Steadman
Lead Facilitator / Clinical Psychologist
Founder of Dirt Temple, Deidre is also the owner/director at Alpha Psychology and author of The Revolutionary Who’s Rasing You.
With a passion for transpersonal psychology and meditation that spans her 20-year career, she holds a double undergraduate degree in psychology and philosophy, a MClinPsych and certification in sensorimotor psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Her work weaves metacognition, neo-paganism, embodiment and ritual. Deidre has trained with ritual artist Scout Rainer Wiley and medicine woman Natasja Pelgrom.
Deidre brings a love for all wisdom-traditions, a heart for deep relational-practice, and a spirit of fun to her work.
Rob Griffin
Co-Facilitator / Senior Youth Worker
Rob is a senior trauma-specialist, supervisor and educator with over 16 years as a group facilitator and mentor.
His extensive trauma-informed practice equips him for impeccable ‘space holding,’ conflict resolution, skillful emotion-regulation, non-violent communication and relational mastery.
With a flare for experiential therapies borne of Rob’s 20 year career in the performing arts his therapeutic work is rooted in movement, theatre and embodiment.
Rob is a 5th Dan, Aikido Black Belt and brings a gift for navigating force, balance and power with integrity and safety. He sets a tone of grounded, quiet strength, holding to empathy and humility.
Nicholas Meyer
Modern Mystagogue
Nicholas Meyer is the Modern Mystagogue of Dirt Temple, guiding guests through immersive rites that weave land, ritual, and human connection into lived experience.
Drawing on Ancient Greek mythology and a life in food and wine, Nicholas stands at the threshold between worlds – where tradition meets innovation, and meaning meets momentum.
A touring wine professional with WSET Level 3 certification, he embodies the belief that if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Warm, deeply empathetic, and quietly magnetic, Nicholas curates sensory-led journeys that make people feel seen, heard, and held – creating experiences where the collective becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Demystifying wine wank into palatable flavournoids of curiosity and wonder.
Simone Minett
Creative + Energetic Guide
A Barossa-based artist, Simone is the lead designer behind Dirt Temple, contributing to its aesthetic through spiritual and ritualistic touches.
A Reiki practitioner and oracle card worker, her work emerges through listening rather than force, guided by quiet occult lineages, energetic sensitivity and an intimate relationship with the unseen. She is the founder and artist behind Making Henry, a handmade jewellery practice rooted in slow craft.
She is drawn to subtle shifts and the space between things; bringing clarity, ease, and movement to her practice and her presentations at Dirt Temple.
Brenton Howe
Support Team
Breno is an earth scientist and music lover.
He has been drumming since 13 years old and, for the last 5 years, has been honing his craft as a ‘rigger’ in the art of shibari (conscious rope work). He teaches with generosity and warmth, grounded in respect and rhythm.
Dan Murphy
Head Chef
Chef Daniel Murphy is a born and bred Barossan, with over 15 years-experience, having refined his craft in the kitchens of some of South Australia’s most celebrated restaurants such as Appellation, St Hugo and Eleven. Dan is currently Head Chef at FINO – cited as a top 10 restaurant by Gourmet Traveller 2023.
Dan’s passion for showcasing local produce and his philosophy – that food should focus on respect for land, respect for ingredients and respect for culture – is a perfect ingredient when added to the Dirt Temple Team.
