The Greatest Comeback

In this compelling episode of "The Greatest Comeback," Luke has a profound conversation with Mark Breadner, a renowned yoga teacher and mind-body coach, about the transformative journey of midlife reinvention. At 60, Mark is courageously redefining himself in the public eye, embracing vulnerability and authenticity as he navigates the challenges of a rapidly changing digital landscape. M...

In this episode of The Greatest Comeback, Luke sits down with Muay Thai fighter and coach Nick Stone to explore the lessons that only the fight game can teach. From training in Thailand to stepping into the ring, Nick shares how martial arts forged his resilience, discipline, and mindset. Together they unpack why losing can be the most powerful teacher, how adversity shapes character, and what it...

In this episode of The Greatest Comeback, I sit down with Regan Caruthers, a former Silicon Valley executive turned spiritual teacher and author. Regan shares her transformative journey from receiving a life-threatening diagnosis to rediscovering her inner magic and embracing a life of authenticity and spiritual awakening. Through candid reflections on her unconventional childhood, spiritual exper...

Ever wondered why people join cults? What it's like to grow up in a cult? What it's like to enter the real-world - sometimes for the first time - having been shunned by everyone you've ever known? Clare Heath-McIvor, a survivor of a high-control sect and advocate for reform, reveals how cults operate far beyond belief—delving into the systems of control that keep people trapped across...

Most of us are unknowingly carrying the weight of burnout and limiting beliefs that sabotage our success — until a shift in perspective reveals a new path. Gavin Smithen's journey from high-achieving tech sales guy to a resilience and NLP coach offers a blueprint for anyone feeling drained, disconnected, or ready for their greatest comeback. In this episode of 'The Greatest Comeback',...

In this episode of The Greatest Comeback I sit down with Michael Milton - the world’s fastest one-legged skier, who is making an extraordinary return to competitive skiing after a 20-year break — with his sights set firmly on the 2026 Winter Paralympics. When I asked him why he’s doing this, his answer was simple yet profound: “Choosing the hard route is just who I am.”This conversation explores i...

Bob Brody is an essayist, journalist, and author. For over 50 years his essays and op-eds have appeared in publications like The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Esquire, and GQ. He is the author of two books, one of which – a memoir called ‘Playing Catch with Strangers’ – was featured on NPR and excerpted in Reader’s Digest. As a writer, it...

A lot of kids start small businesses. Mowing lawns, washing cars, sweeping driveways. Jacob McKinnon's range of services were not unlike those of any other enterprising kid, save for one thing: he knew how to scale. Before long he'd recruited most of his friends and they covered all of the suburbs in the area. Mowing lawns and washing cars that Jacob could never get to. At an early age he...

Our universal desire to be loved and accepted can often lead us down paths that at first glance seem harmless - perhaps for a while even positive, but are ultimately not good for us. For Jemma Cappa, like many young women, love and acceptance was measured by what the mirror reflected back to her. By how people responded to the way her body looked. But that desire for acceptance became an obsession...

In the world of Technology Sales, Antoine is a unicorn…someone whose ‘hard skills’ have consistently delivered for his customers and the organisations he has worked for – but whose ‘soft skills’, particularly as a senior leader, really make him unique. Those soft skills? Empathy. Compassion. Leading with Intentionality ✨ In this week’s episode Antoine and I explore ‘Conscious Leadership’. What is...

From running for Australia to acting in a major Television series, Aimee Pedersen was always chasing. Be it as an athlete, actress, or teacher; love, validation, and acceptance have been her drugs of choice. Driven by a desire to excel at everything she did, Aimee noticed that each notable ‘success’ was quickly followed by the same empty question... ‘Is this it?’ In this revealing episode of ‘The...

In this episode of 'The Greatest Comeback' podcast, Andy Curtis shares his story of coming back from Prostate Cancer. Prostate Cancer effects 1 in 6 men, yet nobody wants to talk about it. Why? Oh..I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with the incontinence and sexual dis-function that often follows surgery (queue the image of a man standing with his eyes closed with his hands ove...

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Robin Doenicke to explore the question - 'What makes a Great Comeback'?Do comebacks need to be spectacular or noteworthy? Do we need to get our 'stuff' back - the title, the identity, the relationship - in order to feel whole again, or is there a far subtler, more profound, more harmonious return to self available to us? Robin is the C...

In this powerful episode of "The Greatest Comeback," Heather Hawkins shares her journey of resilience and hope in the face of life's toughest challenges. From overcoming a life-changing cancer diagnosis to challenging herself in the world of Ultra-Marathon, Heather's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Discover how she harnessed resilience and hope to not on...

Join me for this compelling episode as I delve into the remarkable story of Sidney Minassian, an entrepreneur who embodies resilience and innovation. From his search for acceptance as the child of immigrant parents, to navigating the challenges of Silicon Valley, Sidney shares candid insights into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and life more broadly. Discover how he turned setbacks into st...

In this episode Susanna Kenyon-Muir talks about her decision to leave a stable tech career for a passion-driven path in coaching, and how personal experiences and challenges can lead to profound career transformations. Discover how embracing life long learning can lead to personal and professional growth, and why it's essential for anyone looking to adapt and evolve in today's ever changin...

In the 1980’s, Kings Cross was the most infamous of places. To walk down Darlinghurst Road on a Friday night would be to draw back the curtains on a world of drugs, crime, and corruption. But what it didn’t reveal was the depth andbreadth of an even darker aspect of the Cross – rampant Child exploitation and pedophilia. It was, as Glen calls it, a ‘Predator’s Paradise’. Abandoned to the streets of...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with musician Darren Percival as he shares his path through the music industry, and how embracing authenticity and vulnerability revealed to him one of his greatest gifts: the power to bring people together. Discover how Darren's experiences, from his early inspirations to his time on The Voice Australia, have shaped his unique approach to music and life. Key...

Is it possible to come back from the loss of a child? In this episode of the podcast I sit down with James Thompson, who shares his profound journey of overcoming the loss of his son Hunter, and the transformative process of finding hope after experiencing a parent's worst nightmare. An inspiring conversation that reminds us all of the enduring strength of the human spirit. The Greatest Comeba...

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Men's Coach and Relationship expert Roy Wang. Together we discuss technology's impact on intimacy, the role AI is playing in modern dating, and the affect this is having on masculine identity. The Greatest Comeback is a podcast that shares raw, unfiltered comeback stories. Stories of resilience, healing, and personal transformation. Stories th...

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Berto Goodman, who shares his story of adoption, his quest for identity, and how boxing guided him through life's toughest rounds. The Greatest Comeback is a podcast that shares raw, unfiltered comeback stories. Stories of resilience, healing, and personal transformation. Stories that remind us of our failures can give birth to new beginnings. And...

In this first episode of The Greatest Comeback podcast I sit down with Jade Porter, who talks about coming back from the edge and the real costs of being a cancer survivor. “What if the worst thing that ever happened… turned out to be the best thing?” The Greatest Comeback is a podcast that shares raw, unfiltered comeback stories. Stories of resilience, healing, and personal transformation. Storie...

“What if the worst thing that ever happened… turned out to be the best thing?” The Greatest Comeback  is a podcast that shares raw, unfiltered comeback stories. Stories of resilience, healing, and personal transformation. Stories that remind us our failures can give birth to new beginnings. And that when life falls apart, the real work isn’t rebuilding what was lost - it’s rediscovering who we are...