Head Game

On this episode we chat with Supercars reporter Riana Crehan about finding purpose after grief and how she overcame her darkest days following the loss of her father.  Riana also conquered season three of SAS Australia and takes us behind the scenes on what it's actually like to film the show.  LINKS Follow Riana on Instagram Follow Ant on Instagram , X , and Facebook Learn more about An...

Kegan Gill is a former Navy F/A-18E pilot that survived the fastest ejection in the history of Naval Aviation. His story is an amazing example of psychological resilience and emotional intelligence. In this episode, Ant dives deep into Kegan's long road to recovery and the incredible head game that got him back in the cockpit.  You can find out more about Kegan's book Phoenix Revival: The Aft...

Billy Dib is a phenomenal world champion in the boxing world. But many of his toughest fights have taken place outside the ring. From losing his wife in her battle with cancer, to facing his own diagnosis less than a decade later, Billy has tackled each of life's challenges with an incredible mindset. Ant takes a deep dive into Billy's life in this inspiring conversation. His resilience, dedicatio...

This week, Ant is joined by fellow Dancing With The Stars alumni, Julie Goodwin.  After winning the first season of MasterChef Australia, Julie catapulted into the spotlight. What followed were book deals, a radio show, cooking school and TV hosting opportunities. Julie was burning the candle at both ends 'and in the middle', leaving no time for self-care.  As a result, Julie's mental he...

Dr. Geoff Wilson is a world-class polar explorer, keynote speaker and veterinary surgeon. Geoff's impressive accolades include the longest solo, unsupported Polar Journey in Human History (2019/20), the first summit of Dome Argus, solo and unsupported (2019/20), the fastest unsupported crossing of Greenland, South to North (2017) and the fastest solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica (2013/14)....

Kath Koschel is a survivor who has overcome incredible odds and unimaginable tragedy. The former cricketer and Ironman competitor's world came crashing down when she broke her back twice in the span of five years and was told that she would never walk again. Kath defied the odds by teaching herself to walk again and embracing every challenge given to her. She's now using her story to motivate and...

Russ Cook AKA The Hardest Geezer became the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa last year. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges and long empty roads stretched out for miles in front of him, Russ ran the equivalent of 386 marathons before finally crossing the finish line in Tunisia 50 weeks late...

Erika Cramer calls herself the 'Queen of Confidence', and spends her days empowering women to take control of their lives through her books, podcasts, coaching and courses. But behind Erika's infectious warmth and energy are years of struggle and heartache.  Erika grew up in the US and endured a traumatic childhood, navigating the brutal foster care system, her mother's mental illness, s...

In this episode, we meet Arnold Dix who became an unlikely hero in 2023.  In rural Victoria, Arnold Dix is known to locals as a farmer and a part-time truck driver. But his name reached global recognition when he played a pivotal role in rescuing 41 Indian workers trapped after a deadly tunnel collapse. As a barrister, scientist and engineer, his intersection of skills made him the perfect pe...

On the 15th of December 2014, the usually bustling Martin Place in Sydney's CBD became the epicentre of chaos, as a terrorist held 18 people hostage inside the Lindt Cafe.  Ben Besant was the Tactical Operations Unit officer that brought the 16 hour ordeal to a close by eliminating the terrorist.  In the decade since that day he's been known as 'Officer A', but as of November 2024, Ben i...

Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins' life may look glamorous to most - spending his days in the sun and surf. But the true cost of lifeguarding is far greater than most realise.  In this episode, the star of the hugely popular Bondi Rescue opens up about the toughest parts of the job, the toll it's taken on his life and how things are changing for the better.  In this episode, there is a mention of su...

In the firefighting world, Greg Mullins is a legend. He's the former commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales, a Climate Councillor with the Climate Council, and the founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action. With over 50 years experience in fire-fighting, he is an internationally recognised expert in responding to major bushfires and natural disasters. In this episode, he joins Ant t...

Military and army personnel are regularly pushed to the limits of the human body and mind.  From Ant's time in the military, he knows first-hand what toll this can take on your physical and mental health.    In this special episode, we're revisiting some of these powerful conversations we've had in the last year.  CW: This episode contains discussions of alcohol and substance abuse. Support is ava...

In this special episode, you'll hear from three women who have had to endure unimaginable heartbreak. Dr Lucy Hone, Gina Chick and Safiyya Vorajee each lost a precious daughter, and they share their powerful stories of grief and resilience today.  LINKS Listen to Dr Lucy Hone's episode in full here Find out more about Lucy's work with Coping With Loss at  copingwithloss.co Details of Lucy's book,...

As we take a short break, we're looking back at some of the most powerful episodes of 2024. In this special, you'll hear from three guests who thought their lives were heading in one direction, and then one tumultuous day changed everything for them.  LINKS Listen to Simon Kennedy's episode in full here Listen to Sam Bloom's episode in full here Listen to Nigel Brennan's episode in full here   Fol...

In this special episode, you'll hear from two incredible women who had to think and act fast in a race against the clock to stay alive. Mother Nature turned their lives upside down in a split second, and put their resilience and bravery to the ultimate test. Today, you'll hear from Lisa Blair and Kelsey Waghorn.  LINKS Listen to Kelsey Waghorn's episode in full here Listen to Lisa Blair's episode...

In December 2004, Rebekah Giles made the spontaneous decision to book a holiday to Thailand. After a busy year working as a lawyer, she decided a week on the idyllic Phi Phi Island would be the reset she needed. But her relaxing break quickly turned into a total nightmare, when the deadliest tsunami in modern history struck.  20 years on from that horrific day, Rebekah shares her story and re...

Jeb Corliss was just six years old when he declared that one day, he would fly. His Aunt explained to him that it wasn't possible. But for Jeb, eventually it would be possible. Jeb is one of the most well-known BASE jumpers on the planet. He shares his wisdom on fear, pushing yourself to the limits and learning the value of time in this fascinating conversation.   In this episode, there is a menti...

Gus Taylor is happiest when he's climbing. From the Blue Mountains to Joshua Tree, Gus has travelled the world, seeing each new place from the greatest heights. But his favourite hobby became 'revolting' to him, after he faced not one, but two life changing moments.  In this episode, he shares his devastating journey of losing one of his best mates in a freak-accident, and his return to the ropes...

On March 30th 2016, Brett Connellan was having a terrible day. He decided he'd try and turn his mood around by doing his favourite thing - heading out for a surf. But Brett's terrible day soon became a complete nightmare, when he was bitten by a shark. Brett joins Ant in-studio to share his remarkable story of survival. He tells Ant about the the devastating moment he was told he'd never surf agai...

Mat Rogers shares a raw and vulnerable insight into his life in this episode. From his inspiring career as both a Rugby league and union legend, to facing heartbreak behind the scenes, Mat opens up to Ant in this powerful conversation.  He speaks about how he wanted to carve his own path in the sport he loved, the tragic passing of both his mother and father, and how he found the strength to carry...

In this episode, Ant is joined by Carli McConkey. Carli was just 21 years old when she attended a wellness festival in Sydney one Sunday afternoon. She met with a psychic, hoping to gain some clarity and direction. But that encounter ended up altering the course of her life for 13 years. Carli shares her story of losing her identity, freedom and family. She also opens up about the realisation that...

For as long as Jeffrey Morgan can remember, he's lived in survival mode. His earliest memories are dominated by family violence, gambling, and alcoholism - so at just 12 years old, Jeff decided he'd be safer on the streets than under his own roof.  What followed were years of having to fend for himself, and although he never wanted to hurt anyone, crime became a 'habit' for Jeff and his crew.  At...

Aminata Conteh-Biger is an author, inspirational speaker, Founder and CEO of a non-profit organisation, The Aminata Maternal Foundation. Aminata was born in Sierra Leone, growing up in Freetown. Following her kidnap, imprisonment and subsequent release by rebel soldiers during the 11-year civil war, Aminata became one of the first Sierra Leonean refugees to be settled in Australia. She shares her...

For most, reaching the summit of Mount Everest would be a once-in-a-lifetime moment. But for Kenton Cool, this is another day at the office. He's one of the world's best mountaineers and climbing guides, and has reached the highest point on the planet an incredible 18 times. In this episode, he shares the journey from being told he may never climb again, to being at the top of his game.  LINKS See...