Roll With The Punches

In today's episode, we embark on an exploration of plant medicines and psychedelics. The use of which traces back thousands of years with sacred ceremonies by indigenous communities for healing and spiritual connection. As societal perspectives shift, so does scientific research, catching up with the potential benefits of psychedelics for psychological well-being and healing. The legal landscape i...

Have you ever been told to 'feel your feelings' and found yourself thinking, 'What the @#%$ does that even mean?' In this episode, we unpack the distinction between truly experiencing your emotions and succumbing to self-pity. Additionally, we delve into the fine line between resilience and dissociation, exploring the balance between soldiering on and acknowledging our emotional well-being. Grab a...

Are you in a version of exercise Groundhog Day? Today Craig Harper and I are talking about how to optimise training to get out of the exercise rut that's merely keeping us where we are, when really it's change and results we are seeking.  If you're new to training or your a long-time gym junkie this conversation might just help you tweak how you use your time, energy and resources for the promise...

In the world of martial arts, there's a profound realization that transcends the physical battle—it's never about the opponent; it's not merely about the sport. Instead, the true adversary you face in the ring, the cage, or on the mat is yourself. In this episode, we welcome the formidable Nadine Champion, a champion not just by name and sport but by nature. Join us as Nadine shares invaluable les...

In today's episode, we delve into the harrowing story of survival during the 1970s Cambodian Genocide, focusing on Loung Ung's remarkable journey. Imagine your world being torn apart as a child, witnessing the Khmer Rouge's invasion of Phnom Penh in April 1975, forcing two million people to flee, with death awaiting those who resisted. Loung's life took a tragic turn when her father was taken by s...

Amidst our typical array of life-exploring conversations, Mark LeBusque and I delve into a range of intriguing topics, from intergenerational resilience to Mark's alleged grumpiness and the mysteries of 'nose beers.' Recently, our discussion turned to the concept of the 'secret you' - that aspect of oneself concealed from the outside world. Is it essential to maintain a hidden version of ourselves...

Do you ever wonder if you'd be better off with a coach or a mentor? What's the difference and how do they work? The legendary Peter Shepherd joins me today and we talk about all things coaching, mentoring and what the difference is between the two. A great conversation whether you're considering a coach or mentor yourself or perhaps you are a coach or mentor as we also discuss when coaching is app...

In Australia, nearly 20% of the population has a disability, but you wouldn't gather that from the way the media represents this diverse group. Take Lisa Cox, for instance. At the age of 24, she faced a sudden brain hemorrhage, leading to three weeks in a coma and two months on life support. Lisa battled pneumonia, heart attacks, and uncontrollable seizures as her organs shut down. At one point, h...

In a world where avoiding the hard thing is seemingly becoming commonplace and yet 'do the hard thing' is being shouted from the rooftops, we don't seem to be living all too congruently at times. Harps joins me today talking about all things getting uncomfortable, and whether wrapping kids (and ourselves) in cotton wool is helping or harming us in the long run.  SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS...

It's amazing what some people can do when the proverbial hits the fan. If you're in doubt about that, have a listen to this chat with Mark Berridge. What a legend. Out for a cycle one day, just like every other day as he'd bang out hundreds of km's on the pushy... Until it wasn't like any other day. Until he was lying in a ditch, desperately broken and yet to grasp what life was about to be like....

It's fair to say I hit it off with Lisa Schermerhorn in this chat and when I tell you the name of her book, In Every Belief Is A Lie , you'll know just why! Lisa is a transformational coach, an author and a speaker who embodies her practices as a Master Practitioner of NLP and a certified Why Coach, helping people discover the why based on Simon Sinek's Know Your Why philosophies.  We unpack some...

What does it mean to give ALL of yourself in love? I love these chats with Jem Fuller because it's not often we get to hear such vulnerable and honest conversations about the real-life stuff... It's the stuff that matters, I reckon. In addition to this we talk about defining regrets and should we or should we not have regrets? This comes off the back of Jem reading the brilliant Atlas Of The Heart...

She's back... 25 years as a professional ultra endurance athlete combating the toughest endurance events in the world, over 140 ultra-marathons, national titles and international podium places, Death Valley and an ultra-marathon through the hottest desert on earth... one might wonder how she finds the time to pen a bunch of international best-selling books, host a medical & health science podc...

Bec Brideson is a pioneer in a space you likely haven't thought all too much about. Gender-Intelligent thinking is a skill she has developed and that she is passionate about sharing. Ever heard the term 'womenomics'? Yeah, me either. I guess it takes someone like Bec, with a specific set of skills, circumstances and attributes to see business and life through a gender specific lens and help the re...

It's been a big few weeks at Tiff HQ. As I've mentioned in a few past episodes, I've recently stepped back into the training arena with the view to competing. This episode was recorded at the very early stages of that decision (at the time of airing it's now a few weeks down the track). To say it's been interesting sure is a fair statement. I LOVE the process of observing what plays out physically...

Renee McBride's childhood seemed pretty typical, until the day she learned the shocking truth about her father, that he was not away working at the Cottee's Cordial farm as she had so proudly believed but instead serving time in prison. At six years of age, Renee was suddenly faced with the reality that her daddy was a murderer. Renee's mother was a teenage runaway who became pregnant not long bef...

After a sexual assault, it is normal for survivors and those who support them to have difficulty putting their experiences, thoughts and feelings into words.  Navigating the health care, legal, and justice systems, as well as family and community systems can be overwhelming for survivors and their allies.  Each system, because of its unique aims, uses different words to address sexual violence, wh...

If you're eager to enhance your ability to connect with people, whether it's one person or a crowd, this episode with Harps is a must-listen. Join me as I delve into his experiences in reading a room, generating energy, and establishing connections with diverse audiences throughout his speaking career. We also explore the intriguing topic of humans' aversion to being wrong, particularly when it ch...

Peter Russell is a pioneer in his field. Author of ten books and producer of three films on consciousness, spiritual awakening and their role in the future development of humanity. With a background in mathematics, theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science from Cambridge University, Peter then delved into the mysteries of the human mind, exploring meditation and eastern ph...

Meet Meggie Palmer, an Aussie entrepreneur making waves in New York City, dedicated to closing the gender pay gap. It might surprise you to learn that unconscious biases run so deep that some studies have shown us that parents often pay their daughters less pocket money than their sons. Enter Meggie and her revolutionary solution: PepTalkHer, a free app designed to be your personal 'pep talk in yo...

If you're into deep work, you're definitely into hearing from Mark LeBusque. I sure am and this conversation is yet another one where Mark pulls no punches on himself as he opens up about the work he's doing in his own life, and in others.  Prompted by the idea in a recent book that Mark's reading around the courage to be disliked, we take about some of the confronting thoughts and beliefs we hang...

Who lives in the spaces between sciences? Where they intersect, overlap or at times butt up against each other? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, that's who! In this ep, we dive deep into the ever-curious world of emotions, learning, and the human brain with this renowned neuroscientist and educator and absolute superstar. Mary Helen has dedicated years passionately exploring the intricate connections be...

I had a great conversation with Chris Cheers, a passionate psychologist and educator from Melbourne. He's dedicated to creating safe spaces for mental health and has expertise in serving artists, creatives, and the LGBTQI+ community. In our chat, we explored various aspects of life, psychology, and mental well-being, including self-care and caring for others (and how to do both simultaneously), id...

The funny thing about coaching is that when we seek it, we believe the coach has the answers. However, the more I coached (and was coached) the more I realised that the answers were mine, not theirs (if they're a good coach) and that the answers were already inside me, waiting to be realised. A good coach just creates a space, a perspective, they can draw you out of your bubble of bullsh^t.  When...

"You don't joke about cancer, but me and Zane had this stupid, funny relationship so like, I was just waiting for him to say it's just a joke or something..." At 18 when you go for an MRI to discover what's inhibiting your training, you don't expect walk out with an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Zac had been there for his best mate Zane when his family lost their home in the bushfires. They'd built...