Roll With The Punches

After a good hearty chat with Michael O'Brien about finding life-long love the old school way with a personals ad in the newspaper (we never quite know where a conversation might start or finish on this show hey) we get into talking about life. The only thing scarier than almost dying can surely be the thought of only almost living, right? When I speak to people like Michael who have been landed w...

Mark Talukdar is a weapon of a peak performance coach who left everything behind at 18 to chase his dreams, landing in the US with little more than grit and determination. Mark’s story is raw, packed with moments of doubt, anger, and ultimately, transformation as he navigated homelessness, self-discovery, and a quest for success. We dig into his journey from survival mode to thriving as an entrepr...

Back again (freshly returned from my Himalaya trip) with a philosophical banter about all things life with Craig Harper and as always, I loved it. After my perspective shifting experience on the mountains recently, we got stuck into the big stuff yet again, like finding meaning and purpose in this momentary ride we're on.  Questioning if we really have to choose just one path, and why unlearning i...

In this episode, I’m chatting with the ah-mazing Tahlia Isaac, and trust me, her story is nothing short of an inspiration. From battling addiction and serving time in prison to becoming a fierce advocate for women re-entering society, Tahlia’s journey is raw, real, and powerful. She’s not just talking about change - she’s living it through her work with her charity, Strong. Empowered. Living Free...

In this episode, I chat with these two chatty souls Samantha King and Jess Curtis from the I Hear You podcast about navigating emotions, relationships, and self-awareness in both personal and professional life. We kick off by exploring how we process conversations differently - whether we're in them or reflecting afterward - and the insights that come from each. From importance of speaking our fee...

If you think lifting heavy weights is just for bodybuilders and powerlifters, it’s time to smash that myth. Today, I’m rolling up my sleeves to chat with Dr. Mandy Hagstrom, a powerhouse in the world of strength training, research, and elite-level athleticism. She’s here to talk about why all women (yep, ALL of us) need to embrace the barbell and stop playing it safe with the light dumbbells. Mand...

Negotiation... it’s a skill we all need, but let’s be real, most of us aren’t born with it. That’s why today, we’ve brought back our go-to expert, Nicole Davidson, to dive into the fine art of negotiation, conflict resolution, and managing the tricky balance of egos and emotions. In this ep, Nicole and I get down to the juicy stuff: the psychology behind negotiation, why your emotions (and theirs)...

Ding, ding, ding! Round 2 with Dr. Donna Lyon, and this conversation is packed with power, vulnerability, and raw truth. Donna's back on the show, and boy oh boy has she achieved some amazing things since episode 220 when we first spoke.  We dive deep into her groundbreaking documentary Left, Right Hook , where Donna takes us behind the scenes of this raw and impactful film. A project that isn't j...

When it comes to Aussie female fighters, Taylah Gentzen is one I'm backing all the way. We go way back to our early amateur days, and today we’re chatting all things resilience, empowerment, and vulnerability. Taylah opens up about her journey from the boxing ring to becoming a mum, sharing the highs and lows, including a gut-wrenching loss that nearly made her walk away from the sport. But instea...

Dr. Stacy Sims is the absolute G.O.A.T. when it comes to women’s health and fitness. In this chat (that I'm SUPER excited about) we burrow down into the differences between how men and women respond to things like intermittent fasting and intense training. Spoiler alert: 'women aren’t just small men', and what works for the fellas can actually wreak havoc on our systems! Dr. Sims breaks it all dow...

Hannah Clarke’s tragic story shook Australia to the core and brought the conversation around men’s violence against women to the spotlight. In late 2023 I listened to the podcast series ‘Hannah’s Story’, hosted by Australian Broadcast Journalist & Nine News Presenter Melissa Downes. Hearing the full details of her ordeal deepened my understanding of coercive control and abusive behavior, ignit...

Back in 2021 I had the most incredible conversation with Peter Crone, The Mind Architect. Peters' ability to observe and reframe how we relate to, and speak of, our experiences is exceptional and made for somewhat of a live mindset coaching session around connection, rejection, abandonment and shame. It's been one of the top performing and widely appreciated episodes to date, and so I'm sharing on...

Chance Burns' journey is nothing short of remarkable. After an accident that left him quadriplegic, Chance pushed through and has regained about 50% of his muscle function. In this conversation, he opens up about his rehabilitation, the mental hurdles he’s faced, and the unique perspective he's gained from living with his injury. From learning to walk with a cane to driving and even playing golf,...

In this episode, Kerryn Vaughan and I dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and downright funny moments that make life real. We’re talking about everything from my dog Luna's recent paw drama and how a little canine wisdom can teach us more than we think, to Kerryn’s tale of her runaway donkey and the wild ride of grief, loss, and learning to let go. Of course we tackle the big stuff - trauma, resi...

Well, today I got to sit down with the amazing Rebecca Adam, CEO of Expression Australia. And let me tell you, this episode was a first for me - I had my very first Auslan-interpreted conversation, and I was like a kid in a candy shop! Rebecca’s story blew me away. She’s profoundly deaf, but that hasn’t stopped her from smashing through glass ceilings. She’s the first deaf CEO of her organization...

Righto legends, strap yourselves in because today I’m sitting down with an absolute weapon of a human, Kris Clelland. Now, Kris isn’t your everyday bloke - he’s the kind of guy who took on the 75 Hard challenge and smashed through it... with a broken ankle! Yeah, you heard that right. We dive into the grit and determination it takes to push through something like that, but this convo goes way beyo...

You can't talk or trick yourself out of memories. That shit is stored in the body, not just the mind (just ask Dr. Bessel van der Kolk). That's why it's so damn tricky to process grief and trauma. You might remember in April 2022 I dropped my furry little heart and soul, Coach the Whippet, into the vet for a minor surgical procedure on her dislocated toe, only to receive the afternoon phone call t...

In this lively and thought-provoking episode, I'm back with Mike Rucker, and we're diving into the deep end of fun - yet again! Nearly 18 months have passed since our last chat, and let me tell you, Mike's been knee-deep in all things fun and research, while I've been busy doing life with a side of introspection. We talk about the evolution of our thoughts, the balance between hustle and happiness...

In a world so connected, it's hard to believe that loneliness is rapidly becoming one of our most alarming epidemics. The impact of loneliness is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, increasing the risk of death by 26%. It's also a precursor to dementia, heart disease, and depression. Surprisingly, the stigma and shame surrounding loneliness are even more prevalent than those associated with...

Ever been so burnt out that you didn't even recognise yourself anymore? Join me and Bobby Cappuccio as we dive deep into the real-talk of burnout, boundaries, and why self-care isn't just about bubble baths and spa days. Bobby shares about his own intense journey through burnout, the brutal wake-up call he faced, and how he had to redefine what it means to be a leader - both for himself and others...

What an incredible gift Sarah U'Brien has in her ability to openly express her experience supporting her partner, former police and fire fighter, Matt U'Brien throughout the journey of managing the impact that PTSI has had (and continues to have) on their lives. Post Traumatic Stress Injury doesn't just impact the person experiencing it, it impacts those around them who love and care for them, eve...

On December 4, 2019, Steve Phillip received the phone call every parent dreads. His son, Jordan Phillip, at 34 years old, had ended his life by suicide. Jordan wasn't just a son, he was a brother, a stepson, a stepbrother, a loving boyfriend, a grandson, an uncle, a cousin and a best friend. He was tall and handsome and turned many a head, male and female. His friends both loved and envied him. At...

This chat is a continuation of the concept Mark and I were unpacking back in episode 803 where we ask the question 'What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment?'. So here we are again exploring the ideas and taking a look at some of our own recent experiments! What's your latest experiment in the works? TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au MARK LEBUSQUE Website: mark...

"Matt Church, founder of ThoughtLeaders, is not only one of Australia's top professional speakers and speaker mentors, but he's also a deep-thinking creative with a profound understanding of the human condition and experience. In this episode, we explore a range of ideas and concepts, including the 'seeking game,' what it takes to 'make it,' the key elements of delivering a powerful message, and u...

Tired? Exhausted? Fatigued? Burnt out? Running on empty? I bet when you say you're any or all of these things people tell you that you just need to rest. Fair call as it makes sense. However, you might be just as interested to hear as I was that rest isn't just rest. There are SEVEN different types of it and just a quick lay down might not be filling the right rest bucket you need to get that spri...