A Lot To Talk About

Cooper Chapman was ranked amongst the top 100 surfers in the world for over 10 years.  At an Olympic surf camp, an Australian sports psychologist instructed the athletes with the task of writing out their 'philosophy'. The words written on Cooper's notepad changed the trajectory of his life forever. Not long after that, he lost his major sponsor, lost a friend to suicide & began a journey...

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.   --    ''B Wise' AKA Jamie Iheakanwa is one of the artists responsible for the growth of Australian hip hop cul...

''B Wise' AKA Jamie Iheakanwa is one of the artists responsible for the growth of Australian hip hop culture on the international stage.   Born & raised in South West Sydney, Wise spoke on the influence of the area that shaped him as an artist, his family roots, what drives him to be a leader of change in the hip hop space & why you should believe whole heartedly that you are capable...

Thought I'd tap in for a solo episode & share some recent thoughts on: - Understanding the true definition of purpose & defining a clear purpose for your life. - Setting specific & measurable goals that align with your purpose.  - Mo Gawdat's theory on removing expectation from your life to avoid disaster.  - An update on my current life direction. Be sure to follow me on soc...

Dean Stott is a tier 1 special forces operator, dual world record breaker, instructor of hit TV series SAS Australia & an accomplished author. He has spent a life time running towards danger & embracing struggle. Having experienced what most would only see in a Hollywood production, he hopes to take the lessons learned & make them assessable to the general public through his book 'Rele...

St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax was my 100th episode only a few months ago.  Today we ran it back, but he wasn't alone. Accompanied by his day 1 boys, Joshy & Jimmy, they shared childhood war stories, spoke on their lifelong rivalries as best mates & aired the dirty laundry on whats it's like living together. We covered all the dust ups, the roles t...

Jeffrey Morgan is a respected health & wellness coach in Sydney, Australia. Known for his popular mental health & performance workshops, Jeff takes great pride in offering his unique perspective & sharing lessons learned to empower those who cross his path. Though not all lessons are learned in a class room or on the gym floor. Jeff received his education on Everleigh Street, Redfern....

G'day G'day, It's been a minute between solo episodes, so I felt like it was time to get a little one on one time with you all. In this quick episode, I wrapped up: - The first months of my 2022. - My solo trip to Port Douglas.  - The 3 frustrations I have been actively working on & why they need to be resolved. - My decision to pull out of my next #42forCF Marathon. - The opportunities p...

Clarrie Moore is one of the co-founders behind the ‘Motorino’ brand.    The man they call “Claka Bulk” has spent his life living by the sea in North Bondi. Though the famous Aussie beach isn’t just his home, it’s home to the brand that was built on the back of a lifestyle. Riding Motorino’s & sharing good times with mates started to catch fire amongst social circles & from it, a...

Brett Connellan was mauled by a bull shark at Kiama's "Bombo beach" in May 2016.  Narrowly escaping the attack with his life, Brett was told he may never walk again. That is where this story begins... Pyrophytes are plants which have adapted to tolerate fire. In fact, some of these species react favourably to it, growing stronger & more resistant. It's fair to say, Brett shares a strand o...

Colby 'Golden Boy' Thicknesse is a professional MMA fighter.  Colby is a training partner for UFC feather weight champion Alex Volkanovski & was one of the team sent to Las Vegas for the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter on Team Volkanovski. He shared a lot of what he learnt from that experience working with world class athletes & renowned fight dietitian Jordan Sullivan. We dived...

The nation fell in love with Taku Chimwaza on hit reality series 'Love Island Australia'. I've been blessed to have a long term friendship with the charismatic character that lit up tv screens & let me tell you - what you see is what you get! It was a great honour to have Taku on the poddy. He shared his stories of humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, his journey to Australia & the lessons he le...

James Storer is the definition of resilient.  A proud Fijian & Aboriginal man who grew up in an environment that tested every ounce of your strength & will to survive.  Jimmy's childhood was an environment surrounded by alcohol & violence. It shaped him as the provider & protector for his family at a young age & it is why he describes himself as a young man at the rip...

Nathan Moss is the brains behind "Uncle Nathan". An online platform he has created to help you connect the dots post school & find direction in adulthood.   We spoke on the negative impacts of expectation & comparison, how developing core values will guide you to a purpose driven path & why your intelligence/value can't be dictated by your success in the school system.   Be s...

Tom Ford is an Aussie TikTok star who has acquired over 1 million followers in his 2 years on the app. The 20 year old sketch comedian found humour in the workings of the classroom & schoolyard that has turned him into a creative sensation on the platform.  What began as a form of his procrastination has become a form of entertainment for so many of TikTok's users & it has inspired To...

St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax invited me into his home for a conversation on passion, purpose & life as a professional rugby league player.   We dived into his upbringing in the country town of Temora, reflected on his first 4 seasons in the NRL & dissected his purpose & passions in life.  I was a fan of Zac Lomax the footy player when we...

Sam Mac is the face of Australian weather.   The channel 7 weatherman had the country head over heels from the moment he made his first appearance on the nations number 1 morning show 'Sunrise'.   The first of his kind to admit that he in fact knows nothing about the weather, the release of his book 'Accidental Weatherman' was a huge success as he shared the moments that have made up his...

After connecting with Lachie on the first ever episode of the podcast, I invited him back to share an insight into the community he created in 'The Barstool Brothers'.   At the time, his business 'Hisboy Elroy' was using beers & burgers to bring blokes together. Before long, the allure of beers & burgers allowed strangers to create friendships & bonds in safe space that allowed th...

Harry Garside took the world by storm as he boxed his way to an olympic bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 (2021).  He became a household name over the course of the games, not just for his ability in the ring but rather his unique personality & the evident pride he had  for being himself.  Described by many of the headlines as the "ballet-dancing Melbourne plumber & boxer" it's only natural to be curious...

Ashy Bines is the Queen of the Australian fitness industry.    Juggling life as a mum/wife & leader of a 1 million strong online community, she is the founder/creator/author responsible for:  Balance By Ashy Bines - training & nutrition app.  Baseline By Ashy Bines - active wear brand.  Raw & Real - podcast.  15 Lessons That Changed My Life - book.  ...

In the wake of his newly released single 'Love Online' Cyrus & I shared a powerful conversation on the self growth required to write & release vulnerable music.   We spoke about:-  - Online dating & the challenge of connection through a screen.  - Detaching from the end result & releasing art that is true to you.  - The process of writing in all forms & the...

Sebastian Terry was backpacking around the world when he received tragic news of a friends accidental death.   Confucious said, "we have two lives & the second begins when you realise you only have one". That realisation forced Seb to consider his own mortality & it revealed that he was unhappy & unfulfilled.    He was inspired to write a list of things that he thought w...

Psychologist & TED X speaker, Dr Mamta Saha joined me in a powerful conversation on human psychology.   We discussed:  Mamta's life story having grown up with a spiritually woke grandmother,  The steps to being your best self in a lockdown society & How we can prepare & protect our mental health for the influx of social & professional commitments that will inevitably...

Ruben Chavez is the brains behind the instagram account @thinkgrowprosper. With 2.6 million followers, Ruben has spent the last few years of his life exploring the idea of what it means to live well.  - We spoke on the 6 dimensions of human nature & how they can allow you to explore your purpose in a practical way.   - How confusion & uncertainty must be the cost of exploring tha...

Dr Hannah Korrel is a neuropsychologist & the author of 'How To Break Up With Friends'.   Whilst a PHD in Neuroscience & years of experience as a practicing doctor will help you understand neuroscience, it doesn't deem you exempt from the same friendship/relationship challenges you & I face.    Have you ever found yourself giving so much of your time, love & attentio...