Becoming Reborn

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Ross to hear his incredible journey through life, the NRL, and fatherhood. From the highs of professional rugby league to the lows of life-altering injuries, Ben opens up about the defining moments that shaped him. He shares the harrowing story of snapping his chest during a game and the advice from Ricky Stuart that pushed him to stand tall despite the risk....

In this episode, we sit down with Doza to hear his inspiring journey of resilience and transformation. Faced with nothing but struggles—a pregnant wife, a million-dollar mortgage, and no way out—Doza hit what he thought was rock bottom. But that night, everything changed. Doza shares how he taught himself to run ads, launched his first campaign before bed, and woke up to leads that sparked a new p...

Having run gyms for a combined 30+ years, Trav and Pat have seen plenty of people set New Years Resolutions.  Some succeed, but most fail.  In today's podcast, we go through the four main reasons people don't achieve their goals.  But, we're not going to give you a problem without a solution.   You will also get our 3 main tips for what to do to help make your New Year's resolutions a success - no...

One of the boys from the gym - Jordy Bichan - asked me last week how to maintain momentum when he goes away on holidays.  He's in a really good routine at the moment - with family life, exercise, nutrition, sleep and work.  He's worried that a holiday down the coast will throw all of that out and he will lose his momentum.  If that sounds like you, then listen up.  Today, Trav and Pat go through t...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Van Dijk, the man behind CVD Glass, for an open and raw conversation about life, success, and the lessons he wished he'd learned earlier. Chris shares the importance of having a  standing board —a solid support network to lift you up—and the power of cutting out negativity. He dives into his personal journey, breaking stereotypes, putting in the work, and st...

In this episode, we sit down with Fa'amanu Brown to uncover the inspiring story that shaped him into the person he is today. Fa'amanu shares the challenges he faced growing up, from overcoming adversity to achieving his dreams. He also opens up about his deep bond with his family, including the heartfelt story of his mum—how she worked tirelessly to care for him and his brother, and how the roles...

Jason Horton is a father of three, and the founder and owner of Flow Physio Co.  Today the boys go through Jason's background and upbringing, delving into how he set up his business and survived through the challenging COVID period.  You can also expect to learn why most runners get injured, what are Jason's main tips for avoiding injury, and the best philosophy for recovering from any injury you...

Ash Belcastro isn't just a manager—he's a mastermind behind some of the UFC's biggest stars. From Israel Adesanya's iconic performances to Alex Volkanovski's reign as champion, Ash has played a pivotal role in guiding the careers of fighters like Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France, and Shane Young. But what makes Ash unique? It's not just his ability to spot talent—it's his unwavering commitment to his f...

Denan is a former NRL player for Brisbane Broncos and NZ Warriors. Denan was a supreme athlete, but had a largely unfulfilled career, which he chats about in depth during today's podcast.   Since his retirement, Denan has built a hugely successful podcast platform called 'The Locker Room', as well as a successful beer brand called 'Bloke in a Bar'.   This chat dives deep into his story, highlighti...

Most gyms do some kind of challenge around October - conveniently getting people fit and looking good for the summer holiday season.  Reborn has done dozens of challenges and had thousands of people go through and do them. So it's fair to say we know what we are talking about.  In todays podcast, Trav and Pat talk about: - What to expect when signing up for a challenge - What your mindset should (...

3 weeks ago, Patty and 9 of his mates from the gym undertook the Goggins challenge.  A 4 mile run, every 4 hours, for 48 hours.  Why did they do it? How did it go? You'll have to tune in to the podcast to find out!

Join Trav and Uncle Tiki (Brad Takairangi) as they dive into their predictions for the final round of the NRL comp!   Hear who they think will make it all the way to the top.  Will your team get the nod? Tune in to find out! 🏆🔥

Today is a quick fire episode, where Trav and Pat talk about why it is important to be selfish, and how it can actually help you help the people in your life more.  A lot of people (especially mums) put themselves last and focus on everybody else first. Then don't have the time or the energy to focus on themselves! Listen along to learn about the benefits you get from focusing on your own health f...

Join rugby legends Damien Cook and Brad Takairangi as they dive deep into what makes 9's tournaments so thrilling, reveal their dream teammates, and share their top defensive strategies. They also offer game-changing advice for young players looking to excel in 9's.  Whether you're aiming to up your game or just love the sport, this episode is packed with insights from two of the best in the busin...

These days, a lot of the health industry has merged towards encompassing wellness as well as fitness.  Reborn has been a big part of that, with the Refresh Recovery Centre.  Today, Trav and Pat go through Reborn's journey into wellness, and how that has shifted over the last two years.  Plus, you'll hear about a frustrating case of bad luck that ended up being a blessing in disguise.  Today is mor...

Trav and Pat are fortunate, they've never had to really lose weight in their lives.  But if they DID want to lose 10kgs, they are today taking you through exactly what to do to make sure you lose the weight, and keep it off.  As a bonus, they've also got some tips on what NOT to do.  After taking thousands of people through a fat loss and body transformation journey, these two are pretty well plac...

What are the values that you live your life by, and things that dictate what you do on a daily basis? Trav and Pat get deep today on what their main rules for life are, and why they have the values they do, and how that has helped them, and sometimes harmed them in life.  Do me a favour and write out your personal rules for life before listening, then listen along and see how many of them line up.

Today, Trav and Pat interview former NRL star turned businessman - Luke Lewis.  Expect to learn: What Luke's new business ventures are How he has taken his lessons from sport into his career How he stays disciplined and motivated Plus, the one conversation he had at 14 years old with a teacher that completely changed his life.  If you get a chance, jump on YouTube and watch the video to see the bo...

Do you try and avoid disappointment at all costs? Do you shelter your kids from disappointment.  Today, Trav and Pat unpack their opinions on dealing with disappointment and failures in life, and how they deal with it, as well as what they teach their kids.  They share some personal stories, so grab some popcorn, put your feet up and enjoy!

Today the boys unpack an interesting discussion.  What is better? Having the accountability to train on your own, with nothing but self motivation.  OR Being motivated by friends, and always training in a group.  There are definitely positives to both.  Listen in for a robust discussion, and to see where the boys land at the end!

Question - why do you exercise? Or, to word it another way, what do you get from exercise? Most people when they join a gym, say they're doing it for a range of three reasons.  Get fit Lose weight Tone up But often, that isn't the real reason someone trains.  Today, Trav and Pat take you through why they train, and why a lot of people that come to Reborn train.  Spoiler alert, the answers aren't w...

There is a real push for running at the moment, with plenty of events and run clubs going off.  Today Trav and Pat talk today about how to get better at running without getting injured.  You can expect to learn the 5 main things to keep in mind, and also you can expect the usual tangents that the boys go down.  If you want a running program, or some running specific PTs, then Paddy Tegg is your ma...

Elon Musk was on a podcast recently. He was asked about jealousy.  "My mind is a storm. I don't think most people would want to be me. They may think they would want to be me, but they don't. They don't know, they don't understand." This is why jealousy is a stupid emotion. Here's Naval on jealousy: "I realised that all these people that I was jealous of, I couldn't just cherry-pick and choose lit...

Today Trav and Pat delve deep into your mental state influencing what your body can do, and how powerful your words and thoughts are, leading to your actions.  There's a couple of examples of studies that the boys speak about that show: 'Where the mind goes, the body will follow'.

Fitness isn't everything.  But everything in life is easier when you're fit.  Today Trav and Pat talk about a few examples of life being really difficult for people they know.  Yes, there's plenty of cliches coming today.  But there's also a lot of depth in what the boys talk about.  If you take easy choices, you'll have a hard life. If you take hard choices, you'll have an easy life.  There's a z...