THE MAPPLIFE PODCAST

Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honour to introduce Rodrigo Perez, the visionary founder of Holistic Pro Health . Rodrigo is a beacon of inspiration, driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming lives through holistic well-being. Having worked with some of the greatest athletes on the planet - namely Aussie Olympians Jack Robinson (Surf) and Chloe Covell (Skateboarding) - Rod is not shy to hu...

Over the past number of years, Adam Sellars has been on what could be described as a spiritual journey that has culminated in the colliding of two worlds that have shaped the person he is today. As an athlete,  Adam always grappled with the pressure that is part and parcel of the sporting experience, and in his own personal battles with the pressures in life which at one point threatened to crippl...

Hailing from the sunburned land of Australia, Christian Turner has defied expectations and embraced the challenges of the frigid Alaskan wilderness, carving his path as an inspiring Iditarod athlete. In a sport where ice-cold mountains replace the heat of his homeland, Christian's journey exemplifies the remarkable fusion of determination, adaptability, and a relentless spirit. The complexitie...

Marcus Hamil l, the co-founder of The Sattva Life, is a beacon of inspiration in the realm of meditation, breath-work, and Kriya yoga. With a profound dedication to inner growth and holistic well-being, Marcus has guided countless souls on their transformative journey. His wisdom and compassion create a sacred space where individuals discover the immense power within themselves, unlocking the path...

In the realm of sustainable wellness and the pursuit of holistic health, there exists a visionary leader who stands as a beacon of inspiration and transformation. Meet Luke Deighton , the Managing Director of Highbration Organics, a trailblazing company that has redefined the boundaries of well-being through its production of highly potent and therapeutic cacao and medicinal mushroom products.  Lu...

Mason Rose stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the world of art, film and photography. With each click of their camera, he breathes life into his creations, transcending the boundaries of convention and challenging the very essence of artistic expression. Mason's ability to capture the ethereal beauty in the mundane, to unveil hidden stories through the lens, is nothing short of...

There are players who transcend sport, leaving an indelible mark not just with their exceptional skills but also with their unwavering dedication, character, and integrity. Among them stands a true inspiration and a shining example of perseverance and commitment: Will Hopoate. Hailing from a lineage of rugby greatness, Will Hopoate stepped into the spotlight with a name to live up to and a legacy...

In a world driven by innovation and the pursuit of knowledge, there are individuals who stand out as true pioneers in their fields. Among them is Scott Robinson , a brilliant mind with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling the mysteries of the human brain. Known affectionately as "The Brain Guy," Robinson has dedicated his life to understanding the complex workings of the most enigmatic...

Corners of the Earth is Spencer Frost's second award-winning film, in collaboration with his best mate and international photographer, Guy Williment. Follow surfers Letty Mortenson and Fraser Dovell as they journey to Kamchatka in the far east of Russia in search of new waves along the frozen, unexplored coastline.  Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk with more than 150 volcan...

Let me paint you a picture... You're standing at the bottom of a mountain range that rises so high into the sky that clouds hide its peak. The sound of helicopter blades whomp whomp behind you - a call to arms. You eye the spine ( snowpack on a mountain side ) you desire to ride... it's GO time! Aboard the chopper, you visualise leaping from feature to feature (rock to rock) on a finely shaped pla...

Today's episode is with Winter Olympic silver medalist, World Cup gold medalist and FIS World Champion SBX athlete, Jarryd Hughes . As a 17-year-old Jarryd Hughes his World Cup debut in February 2012 in Stoneham, Canada, finishing an impressive seventh and in the following month made his mark again by winning silver at the 2012 Junior World Championships in Sierra Nevada, Spain. After missing the...

Today I speak to an old friend, kiwi-brother, Luke Ronchi. Born in New Zealand but raised mostly in Australia, Luke became a cricketing rarity by representing both countries. His first international incarnation came for Australia in the West Indies in 2008 when he stood in for the injured Brad Haddin in four ODIs and a Twenty20 and he showed he was not out of his depth: his glovework was brilliant...

On today's episode is my long-time pal, Sam Clark. For those that aren't part of the 217,000 people already following him on Instagram, Sam is an incredible talent and and incredible man. Loving husband to the wonderful Polly, and devoted father to two of the coolest groms from either side of Noosa River, Sam divides his time between his family, the studio and Mother Nature. Sam Clark draws perman...

Dan "DC" Christian is someone I respect very deeply. On the field, as a player, you won't find a greater competitor. Hard as nails and ferocious, he's the type of guy you want on your side of the trenches. With that said, he always competes with the spirit of the game in mind. Off the field, he is a gentleman (unless you're competing with him at anything - golf, cards, a jog down the street - then...

Evan Sutter is a social entrepreneur, the founder of Hapzly , a 3x Author ( Awake: A Journal, a Guide, a Retreat, a Friend is available now for pre-sale), an international keynote speaker , a one on one well-being coach , the host of the podcast Sutterfaction , the creator of the online happiness course Happier , and a corporate consultant in happiness and wellness. He enjoys the intersection of p...

In 2012, Pete became a Greens senator for Tasmania when he replaced Bob Brown in the Senate. He was re-elected at the 2013 election and 2016 double dissolution election. As a lifelong passionate surfer, Pete has a deep and abiding passion for the ocean. Over the last eight years, he has led political campaigns opposing Japanese whaling and illegal fishing, industrial super traw...

First to introduce these two epic humans… Mia Rennie is an 18-year-old professional Freeskier (Slopestyle & Big Air) from the small coastal town of Stanwell Park, south of Sydney. Mia grew up skiing Australia's most modest ski resort, Mt Selwyn, and surfing the local Illawarra beaches; which is a long way from the big mountains of the Rockies in Utah, Absolut Park in Austria and Wanaka, New Zealan...

Guy Williment is a 27-year-old adventure photojournalist from the hallowed Avalon Beach, Sydney. What does he ‘journal’? Nature; and our connection to it. The whole photography thing came to him quite late (but what is time???). He was 23, had just finished a Media & Communications degree and had no idea what he wanted to do after studying. The one thing he did know was that he didn’t want to...

In 2020, I set out on a journey to recruit some of the greatest performers in Australia and have them open up about the way they achieved, and continue to achieve, their greatness – both on and off the field, stage, screen, water or snow, behind or in front of the lens. The guest that were gracious enough to give us – the Mapplife family – their time were incredible; and those who weren’t already...

Two of the most important and impactful lessons you’re ever likely to be influenced by are: 1. How to set, strategize and achieve a vision; 2. How to navigate a life, career or relationship transition. Tim Cruickshank is a former NSW Blues & Sydney Thunder representative; holds the all-time leading run scorer record for his former club in the world-renowned SCA competition; has spent time as a...

N.B. A few key names have been blanked out of this episode in order to publish it. Luke Duggleby is an award-winning documentary photographer from England who now resides in Thailand as he continues his quest to champion human rights defenders, some of whom have been assassinated during their struggle. Luke’s life work has become the preservation of their impact, legacy and memory – for both the p...

Tom Carroll is best known as one of the world’s greatest ever surfers and sportsmen. He holds two world professional surfing championships and three wins at Hawaii’s mega-challenging Pipeline . However, and more importantly, he envisioned and pioneered for surfing to become professional; and, if you’ve seen the state of surfing of late, he succeeded. Tom is also a man who has lived, and learned, a...

Ed Cowan made his Test cricket debut for Australia in the 2011 Boxing Day Test against India (which I flew down to Melbourne to witness first hand); and in him doing so, became the 18th Australian opening batsman to score a half-century (68) on debut. His maiden Test century came on 12 November 2012, a year to the day after the death of his mentor and former teacher Peter Roebuck; Cowan dedicated...

Chloe started dancing at the age of six at Sydney’s Brent StreetStudios , and later studied at Lindfield’s Ecole Ballet and Dance Theatre . In 2010 she completed three years training at London’s Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance . Chloe moved to Barcelona in 2012 to join the junior contemporary company IT Dansa under the direction of Catherine Allard . During her two years with the C...

Stephanie Pringle is Australia’s most dynamic casting director. With credits spanning across film, tv and big brand advertising, her focus is on emerging talent and advocating for inclusion and authentic representation on screen and stage.  In the advertising space, Stephanie cut her teeth on big brand campaigns with international directors such as David Fincher ( Se7ven , The Social Network...