Roll With The Punches

Dr Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania, a Director of the Australian Society for Medical Research, a Director of Epilepsy Tasmania, as well as a regular guest expert science communicator for the ABC. Lila is dubbed Australia's answer to Andrew Huberman so of course I made it my business to get in front of her and pick her brain, about o...

This episode is a co-share of a conversation I had with Australia's legend of personal training, the lad, Craig Harper. In the midst of our preamble leading into a completely different topic we found ourselves 45 minutes deep into talking about all things human optimisation and how to manage our bodies. From genetics, to improving with age (both cognitively and physically) we throw around some ide...

The definition of altruism is the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others . But when we dig deep into the human psyche and look at how neurochemistry drives our behaviour, and thus how the desire to or act of helping others directly affects our neurochemistry and thus our emotions, are we really being altruistic? Or are we actually being manipulatively selfish? Does it even matter either way?...

You know who makes a great accountability partner for me? My trusty bathroom mirror... It's a place my eyeballs are landing on at minimum a couple of times a day and thus makes a great place to throw down some goals and intentions as a twice daily reminder of where I'm headed and what's important to me.  I've talked about the whole 'manifestation' concept before and given my version of thoughts an...

Ashleigh Webb is one of those humans that the moment you meet them, you feel lit up! Well, that was definitely my experience when she recently introduced herself to me at swimming lessons. It really highlights the light and shade of our human experience as I soon after learned of the 'why' behind Ashleigh's June 2023 English Channel swim to raise funds for The Kallan Lodge Library. The library is...

Ashleigh Webb is one of those humans that the moment you meet them, you feel lit up! Well, that was definitely my experience when she recently introduced herself to me at swimming lessons. It really highlights the light and shade of our human experience as I soon after learned of the 'why' behind Ashleigh's June 2023 English Channel swim to raise funds for The Kallan Lodge Library. The library is...

"Ten foot tall and not quite bulletproof"... That's Cam Hardiman, and the title of his book. Cam joins me today sharing his experiences in Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police. Cam is diagnosed PTSD which largely stemmed from his time spent at the Victoria Police Air Wing over several years. Cam talks in incredible detail about his experiences when PTSD really set in and the effects i...

After I proposition Bobby for a 3-way with Mark LeBusque (Oi, get your mind out of the gutter I'm talking about a podcast) we get down to the business of banter as Bobby raises a story of someone asking the question "how do you allow other people to love you?", of course to which I respond "oh yeah, I totally get it." (naturally) And thus the conversation around love, attachment theory, fear and a...

Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond? I'm all for leaping into that big pond and rubbing shoulders with the big fish myself. However, what happens to our perception of ourselves and our progress once we go ahead and immerse ourselves in that mighty vast pond?  This week I came across some stats on female podcasters and it had me reflecting on my own experien...

How many of us are out there screaming into the void? With so many platforms at our fingertips where we can all spread awareness, share knowledge and be heard, it's easy to fall into the trap of simply making noise rather than making an actual difference.  Josh Reid Jones is back for a second chat with me today because he's someone who I look up to greatly when it comes to making a noise ONLY when...

Ooh this episode is a doozy... I geek out on all things cause and effect, so when Dr Sandy MacQuarrie offered up a hearty conversation on his PhD research into the physiological health status of Paramedics and the correlation between health status, job performance and of course mental health, I was all ears (and mouth, cos I'm chatty of course).  A career paramedic (ground and flight) since 1992 a...

We all desire happiness, don't we? Today, we have the privilege of delving into the heart of happiness by speaking with Tia Graham, the Chief Happiness Officer and founder of Arrive At Happy. Tia is an esteemed international keynote and TEDx speaker, a best-selling author, and a leadership trainer specialising in positive psychology. She has made a mighty bold promise that our conversation will le...

Some people's well-meaning 'good advice' is other people's toxic trait just waiting to pull them under. Sometimes tough love, hard work and grit is the answer, yet sometimes it's the very root of the problem at hand. This week Bobby and I are talking about burnout and exhaustion whilst we reflect on the cause and effect of the resources, information and 'inspiration' that's at our fingertips these...

You know what we all need a lot more of in life? Potato moments, that's what. It might sound like utter nonsense right now, but I'm convinced that by the end of this episode you'll be a fan of more potato moments too! It's an episode about being present. About the things that really fill our cups. About the connections and the conversations that too many of us (myself included) are missing out on...

In this episode I'm speaking with renowned high performance expert Michael Gervais, host of the Finding Mastery podcast and I'm excited to say he's sharing some of his wisdom and strategies around high performance and mastery.  How often are we watching everyone else, wanting the goods for ourselves, but not at all willing to hand over the currency?? Sometimes the currency is time. Sometimes it's...

Between years of boxing, personal training and generally being a hell-for-leather, all-or-nothing type individual, it's fair to say I've encountered, managed and seen more than enough injuries, niggles and performance-hindering physical challenges along the way. This has led me through the doors of a number of physical therapists seeking answers and resolutions. And over the years I can wholeheart...

The fabulous Jem Fuller is back and he and I are having banter about the impact of today's click-bait-ey (usually absolute rubbish) news on our minds and perception of our world. We unpack the dangers of outrage culture and the obvious importance of maintaining a little empathy and understanding. From moral dilemmas to cultural misunderstandings, and the even the potential rehabilitation (and best...

With AI chasing our tails and becoming increasingly proficient at doing a range of things that humans do, many of us might be asking ourselves the question "Am I going to be replaced by a robot anytime soon?". Fair question too. Bobby and I are bantering today about becoming (or staying) irreplaceable as the world around us evolves at a frightfully rapid rate! APOLLO NEURO WEARABLE DISCOUNT https:...

"Am I the problem here?" There's a question we rarely ask ourselves but should. How often do we point the finger at all the things that don't go our way and all the people who let us down, hurt us or make us feel inadequate? Well, the reality is that doing so might pass the buck in the moment, but it's not all that liberating, is it? In fact, I'd even go so far as to say that I feel it can really...

The great man Craig Harper is back and on top of us discussing the fascinating concept of creating a 'silent island' where we could drop 100 people to live without the use of language or verbal communication for a year and study the impact it would have on relationships and lifestyle (my theory is it might eliminate a fair bit of bullsh*t and heartache), we also discuss the concept the life vs mon...

Mark LeBusque is back for a chat about what we love most... Yep, easter eggs. And change, of course. He's unpacking The 3 T's Of Change concept. Transactional, transitional and transformational, and what makes each one crucial and in what circumstances. The thing I love about Mark is the depth in which he can lead us around the most simplistic topics. Yet again, I loved this chat... But I'd defini...

In this episode which I originally recorded for The Code 9 Foundation podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Deb Richardson, a veteran of the Victoria Police. Deb's experiences and her story are nothing short of remarkable. As a young police officer in her early twenties, Deb was present during the Russell Street Bombing in Melbourne on March 27, 1986, which tragically claimed the life of he...

In 2023, there is more information, awareness, and understanding about neurodivergence, resulting in more diagnoses. However, this also brings misinformation, confusion, curiosity, and both good and bad advice. As with most things in life, navigating and processing this can be overwhelming for those trying to understand their own or their loved ones' circumstances. This week, Bobby and I will shar...

How do you feel about your relationship with your body? It's important to recognize that we are in constant communication with our bodies, even if we're not always aware of it. What is your body saying to you? Are you listening to the intelligence and wisdom it offers? We wouldn't be cruel to a puppy that was in pain, overweight, or sick, so why do we sometimes treat our own bodies with disdain? A...

Buckle up for an incredible conversation with one of the world's most elite and mentally tough humans, Nick Lavery. Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces, commonly known as Green Berets. He's the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee after surviving an insider attack on his second rotation to Afghanistan. Nick's remarkable story is a te...