Switched On

The boys are back! We know it's been a while since we've posted a poddy but that's because we've both been flat out with Happiness Co work, going out to schools, planning the upcoming gala, helping out with the Cold Nips tour...there's a lot going on!   Anyway, tune in for this episode where we debate over a couple questions!   If you've got any good questions or topics you'd like us to talk about...

We are pleased to be joing in by the CEO and Founder of Integrated Support Solutions, Sam Hallam! Sam is passionate about supporting people with disability. As an amputee, Sam is aware of the daily challenges posed to those living with a disability. However, as a former elite level athlete he understands that one’s ability to succeed is only limited by their imagination, pushing to establish more...

In this episode we are joined by an absolute ball of energy! He’s doing this, he’s doing that…he honestly does it all and we don’t know how he does it – neither does he probably. Luke A J is one of Perth’s very known figures in the health and wellbeing space, with his involvement within the likes of Cold Nips, The 440 run club, Lululemon…the list goes on!   We are very grateful to have him in this...

We are grateful to be joined by a good mate of ours, as well as a fellow employee at Happiness Co, Barry "Baz" Hamilton!   This week's episode is a special one as we are dedicating it to Men's Mental Health Week (10th-16th of June), where we are focusing on this year's theme: Getting a Check Up.   Barry shared a lot about his own personal journey and it's inspiring to see how far he has come as a...

Today we were joined by a young, ambitious lad by the name of Myles"Stallion" Guazzelli.   With aspirations of creating a Father-Son course to combat the issue of troubled youth and sources of toxic masculinity, he talkes about the importance of having a reliable masculine role model in such an important stage of development in life, particularly in today's world.   The persistance and wealth of k...

Today we are diving into the world of CrossFit with none other than Zane Shellabear-Healey!   Zane isn't just your average athlete, he a testament to the power of perseverance, passion and purpose as he's all in on his journey within the CrossFit industry.   From his early days navigating life's challenges, to transitioning into a full-time athlete, Zane's story is one of resilience, determination...

This morning we are joined by a good friend Hannah Morcombe, who is thriving in her own line of work as she has her own business called Innerglow Guide , which focuses on yoga, meditation, mindfulness and self-connection. Additionally, she is technically back at the Happiness Co as she is working with us in the Reach workshops and we wanted to get her in the booth to have a yarn with her today!  ...

Good to finally be back again! The podcast was put on hold with Brayden taking his turn to go on a little holiday to the Goldcoast! And it's for that reason that we wanted to go in the booth and talk about his time away, uncovering some unreal experiences, building new relationships and breaking out of the normal routine (which for Brayden is a big step out of his comfort zone).   With that said,...

We might be very late to the party, but today we share how we're all aboard running trend that is taking over Australia, and the our favourite tips as to how you can get started on your running journey today! You might have heard the buzz words, "Run clubs are the new dating apps", which they are proving to do so as the wide range of run clubs throughout Australia are bringing the community togeth...

Today we welcome Michael Smith, CMO of UseVerb, a Perth start-up back in 2016 with the aim of changing the way we apply for jobs. They’re doing this through things like video cover letters that showcase an individuals personality before their experience!   We find  this super interesting at Switched On as it’s great for our younger audience who might not actually have much experience in the workpl...

We were super excited to be joined by Louise Keck in this episode as she is the current CEO of the Reach Foundation based in Melbourne, Sydney, and now Perth with their new collaboration with Happiness Co! Reach is Australia’s top youth organisation, helping young people become more confident, self-aware and passionate as they are empowered to shape their own lives. Lou’s experience with Reach ext...

We welcome back a guest this morning with a good friend Taj Schofield!   We talk plenty about how footy is a great metaphor for life as his dreams came true when he got drafted into the AFL to play for Port Adelaid, enjoying all the highs that were involved with that experience. However, with the highs also means having to ride out the lows as Taj had to deal with injuries, selection and the expec...

We jumped in the booth quickly this morning to have a yarn about the topic: Getting the most out of life.   It may seem a bit existential or ambitious, but there are so many distractions that mislead and even prevent us from living our best lives.   From the abundance of opportunities we have to do extraordinary things in todays world, it is so easy to get drawn into the way society expects you to...

It's good to be back in the booth after taking a quick break as Tom was on a holiday in Japan!   We're excited to get the mometum back of consistent poddy episodes and we thought a good way of doing so would be to do a quick Tell Me More Q&A episode!   A questionnaire was shared on socials and there was some really good questions that came through, so thank you to those who sent them through!...

We are back in the booth with the one and only Julian Pace, our boss, best mate, brother...all of the above! In every conversation we have with Jules, he's always able to share a bit of wisdom with us to help us grow as young people. Particularly in this episode where he shares with us what boundaries actually are and why they are so important to our self-identity, as well as in the way we live an...

This week we are joined by the great man Jack Ahearn, a local Aussie living in Bali who is a dedicated Mental Health advocate with over 5 years as the Program Coordinator at Calm Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and is now the Co-Founder of Shuffle and Strides - Indonesia's Largest Mental Health Organisation. The journey this guy has been on is nothing but inspirational! Coming from a time in his t...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO IT'S BODY MAJIC !!! In this weeks episode we're joined by Gerard Majda, an Ironman champion, elite athlete trainer, online fitness coach, podcaster and social media influencer, but most of all, an all-round genuine bloke with a passion for helping others on their unique fitness journeys. We're very happy with this chat we hope you are too! Also, we'd love for you to...

I’m super excited for you guys to listen to this weeks episode as we welcomed one of the besties into the booth to learn how to get the most out of ourselves in general life as well as our pathways towards success and satisfaction! In person she is one of the most genuine, kind and caring people you’ll come across, in the boxing ring however, she is a women on a mission as she looks to take top sp...

In this weeks episode we are joined by the great man Flynn Howitt, a local Perth lad who is doing some pretty incredible stuff online, as well as in the physical world! From aspects of a health and fitness lifestyle, to entrepreneurial pursuits such as UGC (user generated content), and much more, Flynn is a very adventurous, curious and disciplined guy trying to make his impact on the world! To ch...

We are back to release the 1st episode of 2024, and who else better to get in than the great man Louis Phillips!   He's a great presence in person and on social media that has done, and is still doing a lot of incredible stuff such as the Sunday Run Podcast, his own endeavours with building a personal brand, as well as recently coming 2nd in this years Big Brother!   It was great getting him in to...

As listeners, you have probably noticed that the Switched On episodes have been getting progressively longer and longer, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but we understand that time is a valuable resource. So, we wanted to provide you with the Switched On mini-series, consisting of short, sharp episodes that allows us to check in with you legends, each other, as well as recapping the last epis...

In this weeks episode we are so stoked to be joined by another absolute freak of nature - Jack “Ultracyclist” Thompson, also referred to as “THE MOST EXTREME CYCLIST ON EARTH”   Jack pushes the boundary of what is humanly possible on a bike, exploring the limits of human physiology both physically and mentally. He now holds 7 Guinness World Records, has some of the fastest known times around the g...

We are so very stoked to be joined by Ryan and Jian, the two co-founders of Cold Nips! From the humble beginnings of meeting in a hostel in Berlin, to now creating what is recognised as the ice breaking Australia-wide community movement open to everyone, the story is nothing but spontaneous, inspirational and genuine. We talk so much about how Cold Nips came to be, it’s proud past, and its excitin...

As listeners, you have probably noticed that the Switched On episodes have been getting progressively longer and longer, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but we understand that time is a valuable resource.   So, we wanted to provide you with the Switched On mini-series, consisting of short, sharp episodes that allows us to check in with you legends, each other, as well as recapping the last ep...

In today’s world of consumption, many of us look to fill our brain and body with what we desire and crave. Sure, everything’s good in moderation, but for the most part, is what you consume aligned with your future ideal self? What we absorb ultimately shapes the person we become – “You are what you consume” and it is for this reason that we wanted to talk about the importance of being careful in w...