Let's Just Talk

Sam is no stranger to this podcast and every time I've had him on, I've enjoyed the conversation on whatever topic it is that we were talking about. That topic has always been fitness related though and as we began this talk together, both Sam and I made a pact with each other to do our best to talk about ANYTHING but fitness, fat loss and health. The conversation we had varied from travel, tattoo...

I've enjoyed diving into the world of Tik Tok and mindlessly scrolling through the mass of entertainment there is to consume and what I've found most entertaining is the debate that goes on around whether the earth is a globe or whether in fact its FLAT! This weeks guest is a high school science teach based out of California who started doing live videos on Tik Tok where he would discuss what he t...

Over the past 2 years, I have found and fallen in love with the sport of Body Surfing and most of my spare time is now spent scrolling through post after post of body surfing content and this is how I came across Nick's page. I thought this world of Body Surfing was small, but in searching it more and more and now having a chat with Nick, it appears that it isn't as small as I once thought it was...

After nearly 4 years of releasing a new podcast every single week, we have hit the milestone of 200 episodes!! With that milestone comes some BIG changes and some changes that I feel that not all of you will like, however, I want to make this podcast much more broad in it's discussion points and I really hope you find value and entertainment in whats to come. I will be making this a guest only pod...

In October of 2021, I had just completed yet another cut where I found myself at a lean 68kg and while I felt I looked great, I felt HORRIBLE! I have spent the past 2 decades flowing in and out of cutting weight, maintaining weight and gaining weight and I was tired of always thinking about the foods I was eating and how much I was eating and all of this had taken its toll. So, I QUIT! I made a co...

We ALL know just how important sleep is, however, many of us (myself included) continue to make it a 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th priority in our lives and it’s almost always the thing we sacrifice first when trying to create more time in our lives. In this week’s podcast I speak to the lovely Carla from Ora Sleep Coaching and she kindly shares with me the secret to getting a great nights sleep, how to ens...

I’ve wanted to run a retreat for a very long time now and after ticking that goal off last week, I wanted to talk about what I thought went well, what didn’t go well and then everything in between. I’m also eager to announce whether I’ll be running anymore in the future and what ideas I have in mind to make those future experiences, something that the participants of those events will never forget...

When asked the question... "What is the number 1 thing that people struggle with when it comes to eating better" Most people give the same responses such as, Don't know what to eat... Don't have enough time to cook... Don't know how to cook... While these are common responses, having worked with 100's of clients over the years, these are not the issues that most people face in reality. In this wee...

I’m likely going to put myself out of a job by creating this podcast, but I’m of the firm belief that educating people to do things on their own is a VERY good idea and will create trust in the service I deliver as well as help people take control of their own health and performance. I’ve been designing and implementing strength training, rehabilitation and performance based programs for over 15 y...

While I understand that much of this audience is female, I also know that most of you who listen will also have a husband, brother, uncle, father or a son as well as there is still 25% of you who are male… This is why I was VERY excited to speak to this week’s guest, Dr Judson Brandeis. Dr. Judson Brandeis is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, physician edu...

It has been a while since I’ve recorded an Instagram Q&A and so I thought I’d ask what questions you wanted to ask and this weeks podcast will bring the answers you seek. From answering questions about My Fitness Pal and how to enter calories eaten while at a restaurant to why the move from The No Breakfast Guy to The Balance guy and are Amy and I buying a home. This podcast has it all and I h...

Having operated my Exercise Physiology clinic inside a commercial gym for nearly 15 years, I was witness to the gym buying some stupid equipment as well as I see a heap of shitty equipment being advertised on social media every day. In today’s podcast, I run through the top 5 most USELESS pieces of equipment you will find in the gym (or being sold for home use) in the hope that you no longer waste...

The fitness industry and in particular those who talk about fat loss, LOVE to be extreme in the way they pitch their ideas as this is what sells more books and programs and is what helps drive more followers to their social media pages. When it comes to the amount of calories you should be eating to help achieve your specific fat loss goals, I have seen MANY pages promote the idea that 1200 calori...

I started out my career way back in 2006, by opening a private Exercise Physiology Clinic called TrewRehab, that focused on helping people return to full function and beyond and getting back to life after a major injury and once they'd left their stay as an in-patient in hospital. After 5-6 years, this very niche setup progressed to working with a variety of clients that ranged from War Veterans,...

I was the guy growing up that had ZERO want to travel, as I had the thought and belief that Australia is the most beautiful country on earth and so why would I waste money going to others places around the world. However, while most ideas that are bought about by large amounts of alcohol are rarely any good, the idea I had while drinking with a mate in March of 2006 was one that would change the c...

Having run a Personal Training and Exercise Physiology business for over 15 years, I think I have a good understanding on what makes a good, bad or great PT and while I don’t proclaim to be the best or know everything, I will say… I've seen my fair share of shitty practices and trainers over the years. The NUMBER 1 mistake I see people make, is not having a clear goal in mind when starting with a...

I hear people tell me all the time that they wish there were more hours in the day and that they don’t have time to do exercise, walk, meal prep or do the things they know they should be doing to help them live a happier and healthier life. I’m empathetic to this though and understand that we’re all at different stages in our lives and if you’re a single parent who’s trying to work and take care o...

Far too many people focus their attention on exercises in their training that take up a lot of time and do very little for their overall performance or ability to make big progress on the areas that you want to be making progress in. No more so than the core and in this week's podcast I debunk a few myths and then go into detail on why you should stop training your core. Not wanting to be a negati...

I'm sure you're just like me, in that when a long day comes to an end, the last thing you can be bothered thinking of, let alone doing, is creating a 5 star dinner that you and the family will love. Zac, from Countingzacros on IG is the KING when it comes to creating both sweet and savoury dishes that are not only delicious and calorie/macro friendly, but are also DEAD simple to create and only us...

A few weeks back I was setting up a guest speaker for one of my weekly 5 IN 10 information and Q&A sessions and as we were discussing the topic we would talk about, I thought... That would be a GREAT topic to speak on my podcast and so I hit record when we went live to the group and what you are about to hear is that very discussion. Sam Forget is an amazing human, great coach and someone who has...

On this weeks podcast I got to speak to Wim Hof qualified instructor Zac Vale. Zac is the founder of In And Out Breathwork and as I mentioned above is a certified instructor in both the Wim Hof Method & Oxygen Advantage. Zac was generous enough to share his story of depression and the years he spent in chronic pain with a back injury that was thought to require surgery and had him on HUGE amounts...

A few weeks ago I put a call out on my IG stories asking for anyone that may have competed in a Physique, Bodybuilding or Bikini competition and would be willing to talk about their time before, during and after competition. Many people see fitness influencers and physique competitors on social media and look to them as the epitome of health, fitness and happiness when in reality this is VERY far...

On this weeks podcast, I had the pleasure in speaking with Paul MacKinnon. Paul Mackinnon heads The Balanced Runner which is a Melbourne based company, and after living a sporting life as a semi-professional hockey player for 15 years playing in Australia and Europe, it allows him access to high performance programs, athletes and coaches around the world. After retiring from hockey, he developed T...

We fitness professionals LOVE to talk about protein and how important it is and this won't be a podcast that disputes that idea and I will not be talking about reducing your intake. However, there is a BIG mistake that I see a LOT of people making when they're trying to increase their protein intake and in this weeks podcast I will be talking about this and how making this one change can make achi...

Almost every training video you see on social media these days from fitness influencers, has them shouting about the benefits that strength training brings to your life. However, almost all of those benefits revolve around the potential strength gains and your ability to put on muscle, when there are SOOO many other reasons why you should include strength training in your life. In this weeks podca...