Elevate with Mets

In this episode of Elevate with Mets, Mets and Jazmin Leary go deep on the real starting point of any transformation — the mind. Before the gym, before the diet, before the business, it's your thoughts, your environment and your identity that decide whether you win or stay stuck. Mets breaks down why discipline is a skill you build (not a trait you're born with), why systems beat motivation every...

In this episode of Elevate with Mets, Mets sits down with Jaz to reflect on nearly three decades in the fitness industry — from opening Titan Fitness Rockdale 28 years ago, to running three gyms at once, to building the Titan of today in Coogee. Mets shares the lessons that only come from doing every job in the building: cleaner, instructor, trainer, front of house, back of house, and everything i...

EPISODE 87 – Mets & Jaz | Why Some People Transform & Others Stay Stuck Why do some people completely transform their lives while others never seem to get started? In Episode 87 of Elevate With Mets , Mets and Jaz dive deep into the mindset, habits and behaviours that separate people who achieve extraordinary results from those who continually fall short of their potential. From fitness an...

EPISODE 86 – Mets & Jaz | The Story Behind Titan Fitness In this special episode of Elevate with Mets , Mets sits down with Titan Fitness veteran and longtime team member Jaz for an honest conversation about the journey behind Titan Fitness. From the struggles of Rockdale, surviving COVID, losing 50% of members, rebuilding teams, and navigating some of the toughest moments in business and life...

This week on Elevate with Mets , I sit down with John Saade — Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Latitude Accountants , one of Australia’s fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms. From growing up in Western Sydney in a migrant family to building a national firm servicing thousands of business owners, John’s story isn’t just about numbers — it’s about discipline, resilience...

This week on Elevate with Mets , Mets sits down with Josh Aloiai — former NRL forward for the Wests Tigers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles , and a man who’s now redefining life beyond professional sport. From leaving New Zealand as a teenager to chase the dream, to building an 11-year NRL career under pressure, to being forced into medical retirement after a rare and persistent shoulder/scapula inj...

This week on  Elevate with Mets , Mets sits down with  Callum Platt , Key Client Manager at  ICELLARE Lifespan Center (Phuket)  — one of the most advanced regenerative medicine, stem cell, and longevity facilities in the world. From losing everything during COVID to rebuilding his life and stepping into the cutting edge of biotechnology, Callum shares his personal transformation and the groundbrea...

EPISODE 82 – ELEVATE WITH METS ft. ANNABELLE & JAZ | CULTURE, LEADERSHIP & THE REAL WORK BEHIND TITAN FITNESS In this powerful end-of-year episode, Mets sits down with  Annabelle and Jaz , hosts of the  Elevate with Her Podcast  and core leaders inside  Titan Fitness , for an honest, unfiltered conversation about growth, leadership, culture, and what it really takes to build people — not j...

This week, Mets sits down with  Adam Eddine , a  6x World Kickboxing Champion ,  UFC Trainer , and  former owner of Eddine Academy . With over  25 years  in the fight game, Adam’s journey has taken him from the highest levels of  kickboxing  to mentoring the next generation of fighters. 🥊🔥 In this episode, Adam opens up about his evolution from a young fighter struggling to find his place, to a...

This week,  Mets  sits down with one of his closest friends and one of the Middle East’s most respected entrepreneurs,  Nayef Al Moosa  — founder of  NAM Global  and  Base Nutrition , the premium supplement brand expanding across Europe, Africa, the U.S. and beyond 🇦🇪🌍 What started as a chance introduction in 2019 has grown into a friendship built on loyalty, respect, and a shared obsession for d...

In this week’s episode of the  Elevate with Mets Podcast , we sit down with professional rugby league player  Liam Knight  for a raw and powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and redemption — both on and off the field. Liam opens up about his early days in rugby league with Manly, the tough decision to leave for the Roosters, and the challenges that came with chasing opportunity withou...

What does it take to  optimize your energy, hormones, and health  in a world full of misinformation and over-the-counter garbage? In this powerhouse episode,  Lucas Aoun —Australia's leading biohacker, founder of  Ergogenic Health , and host of the  Boost Your Biology  podcast—joins Mets to break it all down. From  natural testosterone enhancement  to cutting-edge  peptides , elite  supplement sou...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with former Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello for an incredible deep dive into his life, career, resilience, and passion for health. Anthony takes us back to his childhood in southwest Sydney, growing up on five acres with strong Italian roots, and how gymnastics and athletics gave him the foundation to become one of rugby league’s most d...

This week we’re joined by  Mia Rennie , Australia’s freestyle skiing prodigy and one of the youngest athletes ever to debut on the World Cup stage. Born in Penrith in 2003, Mia has represented Australia at the  Youth Olympic Games, multiple World Championships, and international Big Air and Slopestyle events , all before turning 20. But Mia’s story goes far beyond the podium. From growing up in a...

This week on the podcast, we welcome our first Olympian guest Sam Fricker. At just 19 years old, Sam represented Australia on the world stage at the Olympic Games and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. But his story goes far beyond sport. In this episode, we dive into: - Sam’s journey from a restless kid with ADHD and dyslexia to becoming a three-time Australian champion. - The mindset fra...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with author, speaker, and mentor Luke Kennedy for a powerful conversation about his journey from a troubled past to a life of impact and purpose. Luke opens up about growing up in Alexandria, chasing respect through violence, and the spiral into crime, drugs, and organized street fights that eventually saw him stabbed twice before the age of 20. H...

Episode 73: Dave Kidwell - From Rugby League to Coaching the Kiwis and Beyond In this week's episode of the podcast, we sit down with former rugby league player and coach, Dave Kidwell, for an inspiring conversation about his incredible journey in the world of rugby. Dave opens up about his early days in the game, from growing up in New Zealand without a father and being raised by his single mothe...

Elevate with Mets Ep. 72: "The Dark Side of Performance" ft. Tyran Smith Resilience isn’t built in the spotlight, it’s forged in the dark. In this powerful episode, Mets sits down with former professional athlete and long-time friend Tyran to talk about a side of high performance rarely discussed: the setbacks . We’re diving headfirst into the mental and physical toll of chasing greatnes...

This week on the Elevate Podcast , we’re joined by a good mate of mine,  a leader I’ve had the privilege to watch up close, in the gym and in life. He embodies the mindset, drive, and discipline it takes to truly perform at the highest level. From brutal training sessions to razor-sharp self-awareness, this episode dives deep into what separates the elite from the rest. But before we dive in… shou...

This week’s episode is pure dynamite! We sat down with the unstoppable Ricky Colosimo, boxing promoter, entrepreneur, and all-around legend, for a raw and honest chat about life inside and outside the ring. 👊 From growing up as the youngest of six in a tight-knit Italian family to going toe-to-toe with some of Australia’s toughest fighters, Ricky’s story is all about grit, resilience, and the pow...

Mets opens with a heartfelt welcome to world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Charlie Teo, reflecting on Charlie’s lifesaving impact on a close friend’s wife more than 20 years ago. He describes Charlie’s presence as a “pinch yourself moment,” particularly given the systemic challenges that ultimately pushed him out of the Australian medical landscape. Charlie shares his story, starting with his upbringi...

What would you do if the UFC called you, with just 9 days to prepare? This isn’t your typical fighter story. Colby Thickenesse was folding laundry after a long security shift when he got the message that would flip his world upside down: “We need you in the UFC cage. Now.” No eight-week camp. No warning. Just a shot at the big leagues and a ticking clock. In this episode, Colby pulls back the curt...

🎙️  This Week on Elevate with Mets: The Broncos Blow-Up, Buzz's Spray & Latrell's Superpower  🔥 Why is everyone coming for the Broncos and is it actually fair? This week, Mets and Jake dive into the biggest NRL drama making headlines, and let’s just say… it’s not your average media recap. From Buzz Rothfield’s hot takes to a boat trip that’s got the journos fuming, we’re unpacking all the noi...

Daly Cherry-Evans to the Roosters in 2026: Masterstroke or Massive Pressure? In this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into one of the biggest NRL bombshells of the year Daly Cherry-Evans is now a very high probability to join the Sydney Roosters for the 2026 season. But with the shadow of Cooper Cronk’s premiership success still looming large, the question has to be asked: Is it premiership or bu...

This Week on the Pod: Locky Galvin, Tigers Drama & Mental Clarity in a Shaker! What do you get when you mix game-changing rugby insights with the smoothest New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate on the planet? This week’s episode. Mets and Jake dive into the Locky Galvin contract saga, straight from the headlines to the heart of the locker room. From shock omissions to match-winning plays at Leichha...