The Wholesome Way

Is your weekly schedule actually working for you, or are you just passively moving through the motions?  Dr Lani Jones, founder of HBL Advisory Group, brings her expertise in clinical psychology and executive coaching to reveal how leaders can reclaim their time and energy. This conversation covers how to eliminate guilt-driven commitments, evaluate your current life season, and master the "final...

Are you sacrificing your health for the opinions of others? In this episode, chartered psychologist, mind-body psychotherapist, and author of The Intelligent Body , Kyle Davies, breaks down the brutal personal cost of choosing societal conditioning over your true self .  This conversation details how hiding behind a curated, "thinking-heavy" reality traps you in a cycle of severe social anxiety an...

Are you tired of trading your precious time just to pay the bills? In this episode, professional lifestyle designer and founder of Fire Your Career, Angela Tipton, shares how to shift your mindset and use a corporate job as a wealth-building engine. Discover how to take inventory of your debt, master lifestyle design, and build a security blanket to choose your own path. Angela proves you don't ha...

Are you relying so much on fitness smartwatches and apps that you've lost touch with what your body actually needs?  Dr. John Briffa, a practicing medical doctor, internationally recognised speaker and author of The Performance Prescription , challenges the modern fixation on data-driven medicine .  He breaks down how overthinking creates toxic decision paralysis, how to apply a wide "surgical sie...

Are you letting life's roadblocks stop you from fulfilling your true destiny?   Best-selling memoir author, public speaker, inventor and real estate professional Jorge V. Gonzalez discusses the powerful connection between resilience and life purpose .  He breaks down how to embrace hardships as valuable lessons ,  the deep importance of honoring family sacrifices to create your own legacy ,  and w...

Are you trapped by your own success? Alignment strategist and founder of Profit and Presence Co, Lauren Apple, joins me to redefine business achievement . As a mother of five, Lauren shares actionable insights for CEO parents striving for true work-life balance .  Key takeaways include implementing the "ROAD" strategy (Remove, Optimize, Automate, Delegate), auditing your calendar to identify perfo...

Is it possible to activate a natural "placebo effect" within yourself to heal from chronic diseases and trauma ?  Guest speaker Bob Ross - a physicist, cancer research pioneer, volunteer first responder and former lead medic on  American Ninja Warrior - exposes the hidden links between our emotions and organs .  Discover the power of reversing negative self-talk into lofty questions ,  how the bod...

What if your midlife discomfort is actually a gift in disguise? Join me and certified life and leadership coach Rob Rabe as he details his personal journey through burnout to purpose . Rob introduces 'Core Energy' leadership concepts to help men audit their stress triggers, replace exhausting productivity hacks with high-impact actions, and view past hardships as necessary preparation for your bes...

Are your go-to coping mechanisms secretly fueling your anxiety? Join me in PART II of my revelatory conversation with Dr. Gary Sprouse - a retired primary care physician and author of  Highway to Your Happy Place - as he divulges his endeavours in challenging the traditional disease model of addiction . Dr. Sprouse shares three major takeaways: how everyday habits turn into destructive "stress pro...

What does it take to maintain a positive mindset through your darkest moments? Colorado-based inspiring author, 14-year cancer warrior and former SWAT hostage negotiator Terry Tucker shares how to build mental fortitude by embracing pain .  Discover how personal suffering can be a powerful tool for growth, learn the art of building deep human connections, and understand how to focus strictly on wh...

Is it truly possible to live a life completely free of anxiety?  In this eye-opening conversation, retired primary care physician and stress management expert Dr. Gary Sprouse reveals why trying to eradicate stress is a losing battle. As an award-winning author and fellow of the American Stress Institute, he breaks down the crucial difference between the brain and the mind, why human cognitive evo...

What if the key to escaping the grinding "cycle of life" is simply to start pedaling for someone else? Join a heart-warming conversation with an inspiring power couple P.L. and Kristen Meindertsma, as they recount the grueling and heartwarming realities of their 20,000km cycle journey so far, which when finished will span five continents over five years. All whilst aiming to raise   $2million for...

Did you know that everything you are putting on your skin directly impacts your nervous system? Jodi Scott, co-founder and CEO of Green Goo and health psychology expert, explores how conventional chemical products can trigger a "fight or flight" response in your body, and how she grew Green Goo skin products from a family kitchen to an FDA-registered global success by honoring ancient herbal tradi...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where your sense of adventure went? Belinda Coker, a New Zealand-born Australian avid long-distance hiker, writer, and founder of Soul Treader and The House Sitting Collective , shares how she overcame corporate burnout by returning to the trails after a 35-year hiatus .  In this episode, Belinda discusses regaining primal instincts through nature, t...

What if you could digest your emotions as efficiently as you digest your food? Sophie Malahieude - author, emotional balance coach, and yoga teacher - explains how stagnant emotions become mental and physical toxins if left unprocessed. This conversation dives into the ancient Indian tradition of 'Ayurveda,' revealing how to align your lifestyle with nature's seasons for optimal vitality.  Discove...

If your world was turned upside down tomorrow, would you be ready? Would you have the mental tools to navigate stress, loneliness, or (god forbid) severe physical illness?  TEDx speaker, author, two-time cancer survivor and Board-Certified wellness coach Savio P. Clemente, shares his journey through a "medical rebirth" and how he transformed adversity into a blueprint for adaptive resilience that...

Are you listening to the messages your body is sending you?   Guest Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, trauma-informed hypnotherapist, breath work facilitator, EFT and NLP practitioner and podcaster who holds a PhD in spiritual healing, breaks down the myths and fears surrounding hypnosis. Dr. Schlueter shares the profound effect of her own hypnosis experience, which led her to quit her corporate job managin...

Are you unknowingly exhausting your body's vital organs just by eating cooked food?   Tim Kelly, researcher, founder of Polytope Press and author of  Natural Healing Self-Empowerment, joins the podcast to share ancient bio-hacks for a disease-free life. He discusses how the  Terrain Theory  proves disease is attracted to stagnation, how boosting your  enzyme power  and maintaining a specific body...

In this powerful guest episode, I connected with Dr. Rob Yonover; a scientist, inventor, author of  Hardcore Health and Hardcore Inventing, father, and big wave surfer who truly lives at the edge of peak human performance. Holding a PhD in vulcanology and geochemistry, and the mastermind behind Sea Rescue Streamer technology used by manned SpaceX missions and the military, Rob brings a lifetime of...

In this guest episode, I had the pleasure of meeting with Emmanuel Manolakakis; a remarkable human being who has a treasure trove of wisdom and experience to offer those whom are on the path of self-mastery. As founder and head instructor of FightClub Systema Russian Martial Arts in Toronto, Canada, Emmanuel is one of those genuine and rare individuals who is dedicated to helping people become a b...

In this solo episode of Season 2, I explore RUNNING as one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for building your healthiest form, and gaining more momentum in life. I share the incredible story of a 61-year-old, Australian potato farmer who redefined endurance by winning an ultramarathon his own unconventional way. I also reflect on my experience and insights into my running routine and how it...

In this candid guest episode, I had the pleasure of talking one-on-one with my friend and professional mentor Jose Ramirez, founder of Aussie business HOPR; the functional, sparkling hop water drink designed to help you chill without the negative effects of alcohol. Jose and I explore the story behind HOPR, why he believes relaxation shouldn't come at the expense of our health, and how ingredients...

For the first solo episode of season 2, I dive into the transformative practice of fasting and how it's impacted my own physical and mental health in recent years. I share my personal journey; from experimenting with intermittent fasting to taking on a challenging 3-day fast this year inspired by both personal curiosity and high performance figures like Chris Hemsworth. Through the lens' of my exp...

In this special episode recorded in the podcast's new Sydney studio, I sat down with my partner Julia Richards — a dynamic fitness entrepreneur with an inspiring story to share. We dive into the evolving world of women's fitness, exploring how mindset, confidence, and self-awareness can completely transform the way we approach health. Julia opens up about her own journey; from working within the f...

To kick off the first episode of Season 2: 'Building Your Healthiest Form,' I joined Josh Ferdinand for an eye-opening conversation on just how much education and health go hand-in-hand in shaping a better life, and the gaps we need to fill in today's society. Josh shares the story of his unique career path from classroom teacher and author, to frontline paramedic and university lecturer, and how...