Shaped by Trent Cotchin

[Watch the episode here] What happens when the life everyone admires doesn't quite fit the person you really are? Former AFL player Mitch Brown joins us for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Shaped. Mitch shares his journey of coming out as bisexual after football, the anxiety he carried throughout his career, and the pressure elite athletes face to conform to expectations of mascu...

[Watch the episode here] Olympian. Cancer survivor. Mum. Mindset coach. Fiona Ryan's story is one of extraordinary resilience. After representing Australia as a Hockeyroo and competing at the London Olympics, Fiona's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 26 years old. Years later, her husband John faced his own battle with Stage 4 cancer. In this episo...

Ben Crowe (Crowie) is back on Shaped and this conversation might change the way you think about success, pressure, identity and what it actually means to live a meaningful life. From culture transformation and the surprising Ted Lasso connection… to performance anxiety, belonging, purpose, mindset and the dangerous impact of expectations, this is a masterclass in perspective. Ben opens up about hi...

[Watch the episode here] Cooper Chapman had his best year ever on the international surf tour at 21. Then his sponsor cut him. In this episode of Shaped, Cooper sits down with Shaped to unpack the journey from chasing trophies and sponsor deals on Sydney's Northern Beaches to building the Good Human Factory, an organisation that has now helped over 50,000 students and thrives on gratitude and posi...

[Watch the episode here] In this episode of Shaped, Trent sits down with iconic 90’s AFL footballer Glenn Manton for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose beyond football. From growing up facing adversity and a near-tragic childhood accident, to becoming one of the most recognisable personalities of AFL through his time at Carlton and Essendon, Glenn reflects o...

[Watch the full episode here] Matt Thomas built a career in the AFL, helped launch one of Australia's most successful gym franchises, and on paper had everything going for him. Then it all fell apart at once. In this raw and honest conversation with Trent Cotchin, Matty talks about the moment he nearly died at 20, the breakdown of his marriage, and the long road back to himself. He's honest about...

[Watch the episode here] Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy joins us for a conversation about the people, moments and experiences that have shaped his life both on and off the field. From growing up with a father who deeply influenced his outlook on life, to leadership, family, business and navigating life after football, Luke reflects on the lessons he’s carried through every chapter. We also unpa...

[Watch the episode here] In this episode of Shaped , Trent sits down with former teammate and close mate Alex Rance for a raw and honest conversation. They go where not many conversations go, unpacking retirement, religion, relationships, and the identity shift that comes when footy ends.  This is a deep dive into leadership, vulnerability, and what actually matters when the game is over. Thi...

[Watch episode here] In this episode of Shaped, we sit down with former AFL footballer turned podcaster and businessman Dyl Buckley for an honest conversation about life beyond the game. Dylan opens up about his personal journey through mental health challenges, the importance of self-care, and how learning to slow down helped him become a better partner, father, and leader. He reflects on the tra...

We’re back with Season 6 of Shaped, and we open with a powerful and deeply important conversation. We sit down with former Brisbane Lions footballer, SANFL great, and Queensland AFL Hall of Fame inductee Leigh Ryswyk , who recently made history by publicly coming out as the first gay AFL footballer. In this raw and courageous episode, Leigh shares his journey of self-discovery, identity, and comin...

What does it take to stand at the edge of fear and jump anyway? Lydia Lassila is not just an Olympic champion. She is someone who repeatedly chose courage over comfort. A five time Winter Olympian, Olympic gold and bronze medalist, trailblazer of women’s aerial skiing, mother and entrepreneur, Lydia has spent her life redefining what is possible both on and off the snow. In this episode, Trent Cot...

In this episode of Shaped , we sit down with Australian tennis icon Pat Rafter , a dual Grand Slam champion and one of the most respected figures in world sport, for an honest and entertaining conversation about life, tennis, and what truly defines success. Pat opens up about the pivotal role family support played in helping him overcome self-doubt throughout his career and how childhood experienc...

To celebrate the Australian Open, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful conversations on Shaped - our special best of episode with Ash Barty , one year on. Ash Barty is one of Australia’s most loved champions - a former World No. 1, three time Grand Slam winner, and a proud Indigenous woman who shocked the world by stepping away from tennis while still at the top. In this special Best Of episo...

Rennae Stubbs joins Trent for a grounded, insightful conversation on belief, performance, and life beyond the scoreboard. From growing up in a working-class household in South Coogee to being recruited into the Australian Institute of Sport at just 15, Rennae reflects on the moments that shaped her independence, resilience, and competitive edge — and why being labelled “just” a doubles player neve...

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Australian tennis great Casey Dellacqua, a seven-time Grand Slam finalist, doubles champion, mum of three, and one of the most respected voices in Australian sport. From growing up in a working-class Perth family to moving across the country at just 15 to chase her tennis dream, Casey opens up about the grit, sacrifice, and heartbreak behind...

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Rachael Taylor — former Olympian, world championship silver medallist, and now a powerful voice for women navigating identity, burnout, and reinvention. From growing up on a cold Ballarat farm to rowing for Australia at the Sydney Olympics, Rachael’s story is one of grit, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation. She opens up about the hidd...

Olympic swimming legend Leisel Jones sits down with for a deeply honest episode of Shaped , sharing the people, pressures and experiences that shaped her journey to the very top of elite sport. From describing herself as a mediocre swimmer in her early years to becoming a multiple Olympic gold medallist , Leisel opens up about the immense pressure, expectations and scrutiny that came with success...

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with one of Australia’s most respected high-performance mindset coaches — Emma Murray. From her days as an elite netballer to guiding the Richmond Football Club through their premiership years, Emma has spent decades helping others master the mental game — all while navigating her own extraordinary journey through motherhood, trauma, and personal...

In this episode of Shaped , Trent sits down with former Australian netball superstar Bianca Chatfield to dive deep into the mindset, leadership, and life lessons behind her extraordinary career. Bianca Chatfield represented Australia 59 times between 2001–2014, winning World Championship gold , Commonwealth Games gold , and six national premierships across her time with the Melbourne Phoenix and M...

In this Bathurst 1000 special, five-time winner and motorsport legend Steve Richards (Richo) joins us on Shaped . Coming from a famous racing family, Steve opens up about his journey from a humble New Zealand upbringing to the top of Australian motorsport. Richo shares powerful insights into the sacrifices behind the scenes , the role of family support, and the resilience needed to succeed in raci...

[Watch the episode here] In this episode of Shaped , Trent Cotchin sits down with world-renowned mindset coach and mentor Ben Crowe to unpack the moments, people, and lessons that have shaped his extraordinary journey. From a challenging childhood to working with Nike at the highest level of sport and business, Ben shares how grief, loss, and curiosity fueled his path toward becoming one of the mo...

[Watch the video here] In this episode of Shaped, we sit down with former Australian Olympian and renowned AFL high-performance coach Peter Burge. From his long jump days on the world stage to shaping the future of AFL athletes, Peter’s story is one of resilience, growth, and redefining success. Peter opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the lessons learned through injuries, retirement...

[Watch the episode here] In this episode of Shaped, we sit down with Australian Olympic diver Anabelle Smith to explore the highs, lows, and life lessons from her incredible career. Anabelle Smith is an Australian diver who has represented Australia at multiple 4 Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Anabelle opens up about her recent retirement from diving, the unfortunate e...

[Watch episode here] In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with AFLW marquee player Melissa Hickey for an honest and powerful conversation about the things that have shaped her both on and off the field. From chasing her lifelong dream of playing AFLW to navigating the spotlight around same-sex relationships in sport, Mel speaks with authenticity about identity, love, and resilience....

[Watch the episode here] In this clip from Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with former AFL and NFL player Arryn Siposs to talk about the incredible journey from St Kilda Football Club to punting on the world’s biggest stage in the NFL. Arryn opens up about the massive transition from AFL to NFL, the cultural and sporting differences between the two codes, and the mindset required to reinvent yours...