People First

Shane sits down with Sion Cousins to explore the highs, lows, and incredible challenges faced during this epic race. From navigating treacherous terrain to battling extreme weather conditions, Sion shares intimate insights into the mental and physical demands of such an extraordinary feat. Discover the raw emotions, personal triumphs, and profound lessons learned as Sion recounts his unforgettable...

Welcome to The People First Podcast: Episode Spotlight - Sion Cousins's Extraordinary 2023 Journey! In this electrifying episode, we dive deep into the awe-inspiring life of the remarkable Sion Cousins, a true trailblazer who left an indelible mark on 2023. Join us as we uncover the incredible feats and multifaceted accomplishments that define Sion's extraordinary year. From Gym Owner to E...

Hey there! Have you heard the latest episode of the People First podcast? In this episode, we talk to Brett Connellan, a survivor of a harrowing shark attack on Bombo beach in Kiama. It's a must-listen! Brett's story is one of true grit and determination. He came face to face with a shark and lived to tell the tale! He had to overcome some incredible challenges, including learning to walk...

Welcome to the latest episode of The People First Podcast! In this episode, we are excited to have A L Rojo, a self-published author, who has written a captivating novel called "The Heart of Farrowline". This book tells the story of an overprotective alpha, dark hidden pasts, and a passionate romance that will leave you wanting more. But that's not all, during the interview, A L Rojo...

Welcome to the People First podcast, where we put the spotlight on individuals who are making a positive impact on their community. In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Kas, who will be sharing her inspiring story with us. As a child, Kas was removed from her home and placed in a care system. This experience left a lasting impression on her and fuelled a passion to help other chil...

This week on - The People First Podcast, we have a special guest, Victor Tuballa, who will share his inspiring journey with us. Victor is a well-known naturopath and deadset legend who has dedicated his life to promoting health and wellness. But there's more to his story than just his professional accomplishments. In this episode, we will dive deep into some personal stuff about Victor's life, inc...

Join us on the latest episode of the 'People First' podcast, where we sit down with Adam Hughes, a young entrepreneur who is making waves in the event industry.   At just 26 years old, Adam is the proud owner of a prop and events business in Penrith, specialising in balloons, backdrops, neon signs, and much more.   With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating stunning...

An open and honest podcast with Nick Betar.   A powerful conversation about so many topics.  You'll have to strap in, sit back and enjoy the ride on this one. — To contact Nick, check out his link-tree web address below. — https://linktr.ee/TheBetarProject?fbclid=PAAab2Hem1dSa5bvp-WbN0We98nqtnrB49TVsd55Lwf2DI7SXmv6kMrC9o5Hk

This was an amazing podcast with my great friend, Fliss! She has the most amazing story for you to join her in. An hour of value, you won't be able to turn this one off. Please share this to help the people who need to hear this ladies amazing words. 

What a journey Pat has had in 2022.  What an episode. We go over Pat's very colourful life and upbringing from helping out in the family owned fruit shop to his footy career, injuries from footy then his transition in to a winning masters athlete and finding out that he needed 7 stents while being the fittest he's ever been in his life.

What a great podcast with, Jas! We chat about her journey in to personal training. 

Wow. What an amazing chat with an amazing man. So much value in this that I'd be doing it a disservice to even try and talk about the "good parts" It's one you'll have to listen to from start to finish. Enjoy. 

Wow! What a powerful chat with the legend of a man, James McGovern. Check out James story about how he went from a 19 year old Red Rooster franchisee to owning one of the healthiest cafe's focused around environment and community.  You'll love everything about his.  Sit back, relax and enjoy.

ROUND 2 WITH, NAT!  Post Tokyo Paralympic Games! An outstanding episode filled some amazing in sight to what goes on during a games campaign.   

Welcome to the People First Podcast. Today, we have the ever amazing, Nat Browne. Nat is the Deputy Chef de Mission of the Australian Paralympics team. From the time Nat saw her careers councillor in high school she knew that this is what she wanted to do. Nat loves helping to facilitate the dreams of people who’ve faced massive adversity in their lives, and how she has learned to be humbled by th...

Today, on The People First Podcast, we talk with the very entertaining, Andy Millar. Andy is someone who has changed his life. He's lost 40kgs through hard work, dedication and discipline.  Andy is a very intelligent and highly motivated person once he sets his mind to something having done well in Music, business and sales.  This chat is for anyone who needs to be shown that with the right attitu...

Kirstene is a 25 year old teacher of Life Design, online business coach in the personal branding space and leader of the @the530club.penrith. She wears quite a few hats but they all have a common thread; empowering people to unlock what lights them and working in alignment with their purpose. In this episode, we explored her story - from a traditional Maltese upbringing to matters related to self-...

Today we speak with the extremely talented Divinia Jean. Divinia is a very talented musician and singer/songwriter.  She has been performing publicly since around 12 years old, currently has a scholarship with the Conservatorium of Music, did extremely well in both music and drama in the HSC last year, has featured in the Sydney Blues and Roots festival lineup, performed at Tamworth Country M...

What an amazing, honest and vulnerable conversation I had the pleasure of having with my good friend, Mark.  In this episode we chat about Marks battle with Alcohol and how he has been sober now for 7 years.  Mark shares with me how he implements daily practices to help keep him ticking days off on his sobriety.  Sit back, tune in and enjoy the next hour. 

I had the absolute pleasure of spending a whole hour with the very interesting, Steve Dromgool. I’m super excited for you all to hear his knowledge bombs on how couples can better relate, unite and grow together. — On top his talkings about couples therapy we touch on his amazing life. Born in NZ and moving to South Africa from the age of 8- 21 years of age has lead to an eye opening view of the w...

**Trigger Warning  -  Please note that this post discusses topics around Suicide, self-harm, Mental Illness and grief. Please practice Self-Care when reading and if you or anyone you know is struggling or in need of support, please call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.** In this episode we speak with Celeste Cannell author of the newly released illustrated children’s book Emily and the VERY bi...

In todays episode of The People First Podcast -  I spend an hour chatting  with wonderful, Ash. Ash and I talk about her amazing little family, love at first sight and how she has managed to drop over 40kg of weight. A loving mother to two little kiddies, a wonderful wife who managed to beat the odds,  drop so much weight and keep it off.  This is one journey you'll want to hea...

Wow, what a story Chris has to share in relation to his work for Mama Lana - Community Foundation.  Chris is an amazing, hard working husband, dad to two boys, a 3 time published author and a volunteer at Mama Lanas Kitchen.  Wow, how does he find the time??  Once a week Chris will volunteer to hand out hot food to the homeless and less fortunate in our local area of Penrith. Mama L...

Wow. What a round 2! We brought Jake back with his beautiful wife, Kirsty! I believed it to be extremely important to hear her side of the story when it comes to a carer role and helping your significant other regulate the intricacies of PTSD. What does the prime care giver go through? What do we beed to remember? How can we care for ourselves when we must be 100% there for another? Kirsty is an u...

Wow. What an hour. Jacob is a true legend. In this weeks episode, dropping on Monday 29th at 5am - we talked about his time in the army, his work as a paramedic, his dealings with PTSD, helping young adults deal with mental illness and so much more. You’ll love this one. Sit back, relax and enjoy.   #peoplefirst