Heston Russell - Voice Of A Veteran Podcast

In this episode Heston sits down with Mark Curry, the founder of SAVVY, for a deep dive into the world of sustainable performance and mental wellness. Mark's journey from a commercial lawyer to a passionate advocate for nootropics and adaptogens forms the backdrop for a conversation that touches on crucial aspects of mental and physical health.   Mark introduces us to the realm of nootropics and a...

Join us for a deep and introspective journey in this special episode of The Heston Russell Voice of a Veteran Podcast. In "From Breakdown to Breakthrough”. - Heston Russell, Scotty Evennett, Sam Asser, and Will Burnett explore the intricate connections between mental health and spirituality while Heston opens up about his personal mental health crash.   In this episode, you'll delve into: The prof...

Here's what happens when Normie Rowe - King of Pop & Vietnam Veteran & Heston Russell - Veteran Games Founder & Special Forces Veteran get together... Veteran Games was born. Have a listen to this 'cheeky' chat about the Origins of the Veteran Games - where the idea originated from and why it's important no matter when, where or why you served.   Follow us on Instagram: @VeteranGames_...

April 22nd 2023 was the official launch of Heston's latest proactive health initiative for Veterans, Veteran Games - check it out: https://veterangames.com/   During the launch Heston speaks with fellow Veteran Nathan Tolman from the Veteran Mentors who were the first team to register for the games and have already commenced training. In this episode they speak to why the Veteran Games is a fantas...

Heston was interviewed on the Roll of the Punches Podcast with Tiffanee Cook. In this episode they discuss the challenges with identity and purpose post the military, sexuality, suicide, Special Forces and more.  Enjoy this episode. https://hestonrussell.com/

A throwback episode from The YOU project podcast with Craig Harper. I was interviewed on Craig's podcast and wanted to share the episode with you here. We chatted about mindset, motivation, morality and ethics in war, performing under the ultimate pressure, workout routines and more. I really enjoyed this chat and Craig & Tiff's sense of humour and lightness they bring to important conversatio...

Heston welcomes back his podcast for 2023 with a low key conversation with Sam - from the VSF team, about the launch of the Veteran Games.   They discuss: - The purpose of VSF and how the Veteran Games came about.  - The intention and meaning behind the Veteran Games - Why proactive health initiatives are important to us - Why the Veteran Games will have a positive impact on Community, Connection,...

Speaking with Andy Cullen & Chris Burson about Adam Bandt & Lydia Thorpe's actions and attitudes towards our Australian National Flag.  🇦🇺   Sign the Petition: https://vsf.org.au/adambandt  

Heston Russell, Andy Cullen and Chris Burson discussing the decision for the CDF to stay another 2 years. They dive deep into this subject to bring you the real reflections going on right now.   Join the conversation on Instagram: @hestonrussell

This episode is a live interview that Heston did on the Global Freedom Rally in February 2022. Discussing the motivations of AVP and putting the relevance of Heston’s Special Forces career into politics, more- so putting leadership into politics. They Discuss: The personal lived experience that has led Heston to this point. The Leadership Crisis that cannot keep going The V in AVP Why our politici...

Heston & Sam decided to sit down, debunk & discuss the latest ABC & Media smear campaign about his personal life. The ABC has provided an indirect platform to display who Heston is here and now - by being open and honest about decisions in his past. With the belief that the standards you walk past are the standards you set - Heston has ruffled feathers as he has committed to hold peopl...

Andrew Pap (Mr Motivation) is back on the podcast, for a new regular addition dubbed “Pappy Hour” - where Heston & Pap will talk about controversial and relevant topics. They believe constructive conversations with sometimes opposing views are missing from the way we relate and have decided to simply get together over Pappy Hour, to have more of them. They kick it off with this episode tacklin...

Introducing The Heston Russell Podcast - No topic is off limits as Heston embraces authentic and vulnerable conversations the way they should be. Away from the media and public persuasion. In this episode, Heston speaks with Sam and shares more on WHY the podcast has been rebranded. They also discuss and dive into topics including: Values and the importance of values in your life professionally an...

There’s a difference between getting told “you can do it” and actually getting the mental image of yourself in that place. The mindset required to achieve elite levels of high performance, isn’t for the faint hearted. It was just 10 years ago that Heston took the then Prime Minister Julia Gillard over to Afghanistan and today in a slightly different circumstance - they sit down together again and...

Join VOAV team Heston Russell & Sam Asser (on Mumma Russell’s back deck) for a new podcast episode and conversation on creating boundaries - time and space for High Performance.   This episode was inspired by a question sent in from Kimmsy - So thank you for sending in your questions and keep em coming.   In this episode we discuss;   - Ways to stay intrinsically grounded - Importance of creat...

With everything going on in the Veteran community, our team moves fast. The inspiration came on Sunday night to stop, drop and record a podcast on the lounge room floor between event planning and posting pins.  Sam joins Heston on the episode to have your questions answered and to offer you the latest updates on VOAV.   They discuss: Barriers, Blocks & The Definition of Community Testing the L...

In this episode Heston is joined by his wing woman and VOAV engine room Sam Asser. They are currently on the road (in a hotel room in Canberra) and decided to discuss the last couple of (chaotic) weeks in VOAV, reflect on ANZAC Day and Sam’s civilian perceptions — Whilst also accidentally diving into a mental fitness session with Heston on identity ruptures and receiving love. They Unpack: - VOAV...

This week we are re-sharing an episode from the Life on the Line Podcast. Heston’s episode with Alex has had some incredible feedback that we wanted to share it with the VOAV community as well. In this episode you get to know Heston, the man behind the media. From where his journey began — the trials, tribulations, achievements and transformations. The times that saw him hit his absolute greatest...

In this episode Heston chats to Dan about his book Courage on Fire.  As a self confessed non-reader of books, Heston finished Courage to Fire within 3 days -  butchering it with a highlighter and page folds in the process. Appreciating every ounce of honesty, authenticity and relatability that it offered. Without giving away all the juicy parts (that you need to go and read for yourself). They dis...

This episode demonstrates humility, responsibility and the importance of being your authentic self in service and out. Dan Keighran VC is someone leading the way in representing exactly that. The mateship that keeps him grounded alongside his true desire to effect change, Dan talks openly about the ways he maintains and stays true to being just a normal bloke, committed to helping others.   They d...

An Ambush is a surprise attack on someone and Heston goes in for the kill with this one - Pap gets caught in  the authenticity ambush, but comes out alive - only after the walls close in on him during Heston’s question interrogation rampage.   Safe to say we now know way more than we probably should, about the man, the myth, the fitness legend Andrew Pap.   We know he is a sucker for a block of Ki...

In this episode Heston sits down with Andrew Pap - Self made warrior of mindset, perspective, discipline and fitness - Founder of Everyday 365. To Heston’s surprise, physical fitness was just a byproduct to the depth and substance of self and situational awareness that Pap offers the world. Physical fitness is his vehicle to transcend others to lives of service with appreciation of their own uniqu...

Heston and Scotty are back on the rooftop and this episode is like listening to a conversation between the boys that you aren’t supposed to hear. Heston gets pulled up on making excuses and playing victim to his own mental and physical health game. It is a provoking episode that will help you unlock the reminders you need in your own mental and physical health and inspire you into positive action....

In this episode Heston Russell sits down with former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott, AC. During this very open conversation they talk on transitioning from duty & service and in particular from Tony’s political perspective and personal experience. They draw and discuss parallels between both of their unique experiences - in the military and parliament - with authentic accounts spannin...

People from all walks of life experience the struggles of life transitions, mental health hurdles and coming to terms with who you are at your true core in order to show up to life authentically.  Heston sits down with Australia’s greatest olympian Ian Thorpe to discuss his Journey to Authenticity.   They get real on:   Transitions in life  Having a superior mindset Why practise is key Mental Heal...