The Betterment Project

Yep we got slack, moving on. Very happy to get back into the studio for a chinwag and see what's been happening in our lives. - Ben did his first (and possibly last BLVE class). High-intensity ain't him.  - Brody and Mira / Bali and Bintangs - Drake/Khruangbin - Acting class - How our goals have shifted. We're happy with this progression. - How we've adopted A.I.   We've missed ya  xx

“The reef is dying!” - Mainstream media. “The reef isn’t dead!” - Mainstream media. Well what is it? Fortunately for us, we’re joined by Marine Biologist, Brittany Wassing, to help clear up some commonly held misconceptions among us Aussies on today’s episode of the pod. Expect to learn: Are there even jobs in Marine Biology? Does Tourism help or harm the reef? Is the media ‘doom and gloom’ about...

The title is a play on words, relax.    But we’re kind of serious. On today’s episode of the pod we welcome back Maddi Wright to the studio to talk about the latest project, ‘Pooheads’, a graphic novel from the minds of her young boys, Carter and Marlow.   We discussed: Bringing an idea to life Getting a generation of kids into reading Striking the balance to let ‘kids be kids’ but also mini busin...

New year’s resolutions are a bit meh, but goal setting is what it’s all about. What’s the difference you might ask..not really sure, but NY rezzo’s seem a bit cringe, and goal setting is a little more mature, so we’re running with that. The pod is back for another year (no one asked but we delivered), and we’re kicking it off with the only goal setting framework you’ll need - backed by science.  T...

"IMPACT" is the debut film from our guest today, Patrick ‘Paddy’ Dunne, that tells the powerful story of two skydivers, Mark ‘Lucch’ Lucchiari and Ben Lucock, and their journey to recovery after a near-fatal accident. It highlights the importance of mental health, family, recovery, and friendship. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the toughest of...

Incredibly stoked to be joined by international best selling author, Andrew Matthews, on today’s pod. Andrew has sold over 8 million copies of his insightful and uplifting books on the topics of happiness, resilience and personal growth. Andrew shared with us his journey as an author and illustrator, and how he managed to turn his passion into a career that has supported people the world over for...

We’re sorry it’s been a while between drinks, we were off exploring the world and indulging in some much needed downtime, but we’re back (somewhat on schedule), and keen as a bean to fill your earholes with our nonsensical musings.  Case in point: Cam’s journey as a fledgling real estate mogul Japan re-cap and holiday catch-ups How to navigate your 20’s//switching careers What are you willing to s...

We talk a lot about our favourite mental models (overarching frameworks that help one understand life) on this podcast, but we had yet to meet someone who had created their own daily model that they are now showing with the world..that is until we met Jasmine Darrah. The “3 P’s” represents Jasmine’s vision for pursuing her philosophy, priorities and purpose each and every single day.  We talk abou...

We once again stumble our way through some thought-provoking concepts like the perceived “unfairness of life” as we unpack the article The problem isn’t that life is unfair – it’s your broken idea of fairness . In a society where we’re so quick to share our half-baked opinion on anything and everything, we ask ourselves the question: “do you have to have an opinion on everything?”. Loved the think...

It’s a lot easier to just say what Sam HASN’T done in business because this is a guy that’s done it all! From various tourism businesses back home in South Africa, to emigrating out to Australia flying hot air balloons, team building adventure businesses to settling on his business coaching operation, Business Maximiser Coaching. On today’s episode, we hear about: How to take your business idea fr...

#52- How Do You Choose Where To Live? Believe it or not, we are still alive (sorry for the break, we were asleep). Lots has happened over the last 2 months, we’ve travelled, quit and pursued new careers, new habits and just generally trying to figure life out through the change.  On today’s episode, we hear about: Cam’s trip abroad Which one of us became a real estate agent? Don’t think too hard....

This episode was one of our favourites. We received a masterclass on breathwork by physiotherapist breathwork practitioner (and all-round kind soul), Campbell Will. Now based in Hawaii, Campbell focuses on optimal movement and respiration, emphasizing the importance of breath control in daily life.  Through Breath Body Therapy, he teaches health practitioners and individuals how to harness the inn...

Our landmark goal was to make it to 20 episodes, but we made it to episode 50 and to celebrate, we donned our favourite suits (only suits) and sat down to reminisce over the last 12 months of our podcasting lives.  Hear about: The inception of the pod Our biggest takeaways and learnings The incredible guests that graciously gave us their time This has been one of the most (if not the most) rewardi...

James was looking at a secure, stable path up the corporate hierarchy in one of Australia’s largest property law firms…when he decided to throw in the towel and become his own boss and Harding Property Law was born. In this episode, we get to hear about:  The mindset to make the leap from employee to employer James’ unique vision for property law How did James pursue his passion? What was the tipp...

In this episode of The Betterment Project podcast, we dive deeper into the life and lens of Cairns Photographer, Toby Stanley. His journey unfolds like a well-composed photograph, capturing moments of growth, inspiration, and resilience. In this episode, we get to hear about:   From Gilligans to Golden Frames: Toby reminisces about his early days, cutting his teeth as a photographer at Gilligans n...

We are blessed to be joined by the owner and founder of Kynd Studio, Claudia Richardson on today's episode. Claudia lives and breathes the timeless teachings of Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork, all in the pursuit of helping you to feel free in your body, mind, energy and life.  In this episode, we get to hear about:  The moment Claudia went all in - turning her passion into one of Cairns’ most succes...

Cam and I were lucky enough to sit down and get a chance to adore our dear friend and host of the show, Brody. In this episode, we got to hear about: the origins of his entrepreneurial spirit,  How he pushed through the self-doubt to ultimately back himself How to turn your hobby into a side-hustle How he developed the mindset of an entrepreneur We are forever inspired by our dear friend and we kn...

We are blessed to share with you Part 2 of our chats with the incredible, Sumbul Ari, a fitness influencer and content creator, inspiring others to find joy in movement, nourishment and balance. Expect to hear: - What is UGC (User Generated Content) and how do you make money from posting videos?  - Why do we want to make our parents proud? - How to be authentic when building an online presence - “...

What a stacked episode of personal transformation, so much so we had to split it over 2 episodes! We are joined by the truly inspiring, Sumbul (Sum) Ari, a fitness influencer and content creator, inspiring others to find joy in movement, nourishment and balance. Expect to hear: - How Sum turned her life around against all odds; and how you can too - Learning to train with good intentions - Obtaini...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricacies of Australia’s groundbreaking “Right to Disconnect” law. As the digital age continues to blur the lines between work and personal life, this legislation aims to restore balance by granting employees the right to unplug after hours. But what does it mean for: professionals in the white-collar world  The power dynamics at play and the...

The Push-Up Challenge is a free mental health and fitness event focused on pushing for better mental health for all Australians. Participants complete 3,249 push-ups over 24 days (5-28 June), representing the 3,249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022. The Betterment Boys have signed up and are keen to raise some funds for a much needed cause and blow out their shoulders in the process.  Sho...

#41 - Brain Hacks (Mental Models) This is our fourth episode on the concept of mental models, powerful cognitive tools (“brain hacks”) that can transform the way we understand and navigate the complexities of life. Talk soon x Mental Models on today’s show: Parkinson's Law Pareto Principle Circle Of Competence   *************************** Get in touch with us! Instagram and Youtube: @bettermentpo...

Join us on another episode of The Betterment Project where the boys let Ben loose in the studio as he lays down some straight fire to teach you to start investing in part 2 of the ‘Get Rich (with investing) or Die Tryin’ series.  Ben cover’s off on: The ‘Reverse Budget’ concept (this is the magic behind personal investing success) Setting an investment goal first and foremost Put it all on autopil...

Join us on another episode of The Betterment Project where the boys let Ben loose in the studio as he lays down some straight fire to teach you to start investing in part 1 of the ‘Get Rich (with investing) or Die Tryin’ series.  Ben cover's off on: Barefoot Investor breakdown Be careful of 'gamified' investing apps ETF investing broken down We invest to beat inflation What do ETF's cost? Dollar C...

Join us on another episode of The Betterment Project, where we strip away the facade and delve into the controversies that have rocked the podcasting world. In this no-filter discussion, we unpack the recent scandals involving Jay Shetty’s backstory, Andrew Hubermann’s cheating allegations, as well as musicians as we try to determine if you can truly ‘separate the art from the artist’.  **********...