Real Lives

In this episode I sit down with RAF engineer and bobsled pilot John Stanbridge. In this episode we discuss Johns deployments to Afganistan, how he balnces full time work and being an athlete, the cost of running a bobsled team, and his most recent injury, which could have left him paralysed... SUPPORT JOHN: IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnstanners318/ Website: https://www.gbbobsleigh.co.uk/ Link...

Today I sit down with 4x400m Olympic medalist Manteo Mitchell. Manteo is know for breaking his leg during the London 2012 Olympics, and continued through the pain to finish the race. Manteo has recently transitioned into the sport of bobsled, and is aiming to become the 7th person in history to achieve a medal at both winter and summer Olympics! In this episode we talk about the incident at the 20...

In the most unique episode yet, I talk with Peter Young about his first hand experience of falling victim to the brainwashing of a mini-cult. We talk about the ideologies he was exposed to, the impact it had on his mental health, the aftermath of leaving and much more... FIND PETER: Website: https://www.blueteamnovel.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorpeteryoung Stop the tall man, save t...

On today's episode I sit down with a friend of mine, Kyle Taylor. Kyle is a Sport Scientist currently completing a PhD while working at Liverpool FC, having previously worked from the 8th tier with Marine FC, to working in the 3rd tier of English football with Swindon Town FC. We talk about the sacrifice of working in professional sport, how to make yourself stand out to employers, advice for thos...

In this one, I sit down with former NFL offensive tackle Shawn Harper. Shawn has previously played for Indianapolis Colts, LA Rams and the Houston Oilers. Following his football career, he has gone on to have a successful career in both the business and public speaking worlds. We talk about all of this, and how you can find the winning edge... FIND SHAWN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn...

In the first in person episode of the podcast, I sit down with Radu Paltineanu, a Romanian explorer and European Adventurer of the year 2018, fresh off his most recent accomplishment of cycling across Australia. In part 1, we talk about his near death experience in South America, continuing to adventure during COVID-19, the adrenaline of the unknown, and much more... FIND RADU HERE: Instagram: htt...

In the first in person episode of the podcast, I sit down with Radu Paltineanu, a Romanian explorer and European Adventurer of the year 2018, fresh off his most recent accomplishment of cycling across Australia. In part 1, we talk about his desire to see the different cultures of the world, cycling the Americas, how he was heald at gun point and much more... FIND RADU HERE: Instagram: https://www....

In part 2 with Darren Hodge, we talk about the aftermath of the black saturday fires, dealing with the trauma of fatal callouts, some of the backlash received for his book and much more... FIND DARREN: Buy his book: https://www.paramedicshop.com.au/products/a-life-on-the-line-a-mica-flight-paramedics-story-darren-hodge Website: https://www.darrenhodge.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alif...

Today I sit down with Darren Hodge, a MICA flight paramedic in Victoria, to chat about his career. From his the role he played post Bali bombing, to the mindset required to work a job like this, we cover it all... FIND DARREN: Buy his book: https://www.paramedicshop.com.au/products/a-life-on-the-line-a-mica-flight-paramedics-story-darren-hodge Website: https://www.darrenhodge.com/ Instagram: https...

In this episode I sit down with Elliot Markuson, a USA bobsled athlete with aspirations of reaching the Olympics. In this one we speak about growing up playing football, the influence of his dad being a college football coach on his desire to play, the realisation that football wasn't the career, transitioning into bobsled, moving to China and much more... Check out Elliot here: Instagram: https:/...

I sit down again with Jack Mason, but this time to chat about everything policing! From the weirdest things he's dealt with the breaking down the training police go through, we cover as much as we can in one hour! Find Jack at the links below: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Jack-mason94?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_mason.94/ Find myself: IG: https://www.instagram.com/...

For this episode I sit down with Jack Mason, a former prison officer and police officer from the UK. We go deep into the prison system, talking all things corruption, support as an officer, the training, dealing with inmates, high stress situations and much more... Find Jack at the links below: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Jack-mason94?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_m...

I sit down with Team GB athlete Huw nightingale for today's episode. Huw is a snowboard cross athlete who recently represented Team GB at the Olympic games. In this episode we spoke about growing up in Austria as a Brit, how he got into competing, his path to the Olympics, when he became pro and much more... Find Huw: IG: https://www.instagram.com/huwnightingale/ Find myself: IG: https://www.insta...

On today's episode I sit down with Graham Tuttle, who is better known as the barefoot sprinter online. We speak about his coaching and training methodologies, what to look for when buying shoes, why orthotics can be a life sentence, why play can be so important for athletic performance and much more... Check out Graham here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebarefootsprinter/ Youtube: https://www.y...

On today's episode I sit down with Graham Tuttle, who is better known as the barefoot sprinter online. We speak about his coaching and training methodologies, what to look for when buying shoes, why orthotics can be a life sentence, why play can be so important for athletic performance and much more... Check out Graham here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebarefootsprinter/ Youtube: https://www.y...

For this episode I sit down with Charlie Walker. Charlie is a British adventurer who has spent close to a decade on expeditions. We talk about his 4.5 year bike ride across Europe, Asia and Africa, his trip across the Eurasia border, how he landed himself ina Russin prison during the war and much more... Check out Charlie here: Website: https://www.cwexplore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Today I sit down with former police interceptor Ben Pearson. Ben spent 20+ years in the police, with most of which spent as a traffic cop, appearing on UK TV show Police Interceptors. As the years went by Ben retired from the force as a result of PTSD, and is now an author, podcaster, men's mental health advocate, public speak among many things. In part 1 we speak about how Ben became a policeman,...

Today I sit down with former police interceptor Ben Pearson. Ben spent 20+ years in the police, with most of which spent as a traffic cop, appearing on UK TV show Police Interceptors. As the years went by Ben retired from the force as a result of PTSD, and is now an author, podcaster, men's mental health advocate, public speak among many things. In part 1 we speak about how Ben became a policeman,...

Today I sit down with Patrick Chester. Patrick is a former gambling addict turned public speaker, trying to raise awareness of gambling addictions. His addiction spanned 15 years and totalled $1 million, before it all caught up with him and he was sentenced to time in prison for crimes related to his addiction. Since leaving prison, he has completely turned his life around and aims to help prevent...

Today I sit down with sleep expert Nick Littlehales. Nick has been a high performance sleep coach for over 20 years, having worked with Manchester United, Team SKY cycling, Real Madrid, Formula 1 drivers to name a few... We talk about his approach to sleep, what to do first thing when you wake to prepare for the day, caffeine intake, and how he pitched a job to Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the best m...

Today I sit down with former special agent Ron Holloway. Ron spent 20+ years in the Diplomatic Security Service, before he had to retire as a result of the stress of the job, which left him partially blind and cognitively impaired. We speak about his career, dealing with high stress situations, the epidemic within law enforcement, his new book antifragile and much more... Find Ron's links below: W...

Today I chat with Vik Hawksleyt, who is the owner of AIM academy and a movement practitioner based in Sydney. Vik is widely renowned in the online fitness space for his movement ability, and his unique coaching style. We talk about many things, from why you should be incorporating play, being a dictator of the basics, building your foundations and why you should be constantly learning. Find Vik's...

Today I chat with Elliott Rayne, who is the owner of Rayne Enterprise Holdings, which offers cryptocurrency education, venture capital and alternative funding, blockchain development and technology recruitment. We talk about what blockchain is and why it is the future, how to de-risk investments for yourself, pillars to success and some of the controversial topics which plague cryptocurrency today...

Today I chat to Jules King, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease at the age of 35, having had her first symptom at 19 years old. Jules became wheelchair bound, reliant on help from friends and familty to go about daily tasks. From being diagnosed, Jules went from being wheelchair bound to taking up Crossfit, and has now competed in Crossfit competitions and Triathlons too. Jules'...

On todays episode I sit down with Erchana Murray-Bartlett. an Australian runner who is currently running 150 marathons in 150 days from the tip of Austeralia (Cape York), to the toe (Melbourne), in order to raise awareness and money for The Wilderness Society. Erchana has currently raised $70000, which has smashed her goal, but please continue to support her and the cause! We spoke about everythin...