The Pete Isaia Podcast

Today I welcome a groundbreaking filmmaker, conservation activist, and lifelong edge-pusher into the studio: Dean Jefferys. He joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on activism and radical self-expression. Dean discusses his involvement in the peace camp during the Iraq War and power dynamics in the current genocide and war in the Middle East. We dive into psychedelics, particularly the Sonoran...

In this conversation, I sit down with Jack White, a coach working at the intersection of elite performance, embodiment, and human behaviour, supporting high-performers who know how to push their bodies, but haven’t yet learned how to listen.  With over 15 years in elite sport, movement, and somatic coaching, his work centres on developing strength with sensitivity, shifting from forcing results, t...

Revisiting one of the most impactful conversations on the show so far. This episode quickly became a listener favourite for a reason. Enjoy! This episode has been a long time coming, and I'm so excited to welcome my dear friend, long term coaching client and SHADOWBOXING™ Mastery graduate, Alicia AKA Blondie Lee into the studio! Blondie opens up about her impressive DJ career, navigating the p...

Today I am welcoming Renate de Koker back into the studio to discuss a rising issue in today's western social paradigm; the battle of the sexes. The conversation begins with the nature of perception, and instead of trying to convince others to see what we see, Renate proposes we bring perception back to the senses. Stop intellectualising, to start witnessing. We explore why women might crave the p...

In this episode, I sit down with men’s coach, therapist, and co-founder of the Embodied Man Institute, Ryan Barraclough, for a deep conversation on purpose, rites of passage, psychedelics, leadership in intimate relationships, and why brotherhood may be the missing medicine for modern men. Ryan’s path began in adversity with severe asthma as a child, and later, the suicide of a close friend at 26...

Today I have a wonderful conversation with Hollie Azzopardi, a published author, psychic, public speaker, wife and mother, with a passion for helping people shine. Hollie is truly a ray of sunshine, with a palpable energy you can sense throughout this episode.  Drawing from the wisdom in her recent book, saying yes to you , Hollie gives an inspiring and digestible explanation of how to truly say y...

This episode with Stuart Camps is the kind of esoteric conversation I love, where there isn't a beginning, middle or end.  Stuart grew up in tribal New Guinea, and was committed to rock climbing in his younger years as a process of self understanding and exploration. He moved to California for 25 years to work with animals, where he was introduced to the concept of natural contemplation.  He share...

Today’s episode is one of my favourites. The most mistakenly maligned men's coach, Jaguar Heart, joins me in the studio to share his powerful insights and experiences and how they have made his coaching approach so effective.  We begin this episode unpacking narcissistic personality disorder; what to look out for, our personal experiences with narcissists, and how to heal after experiencing their...

Today on The Pete Isaia Podcast, I sit down with the renowned high-performance coach Blake Thompson, whose expertise spans relationships, mindset, and lifestyle. Blake and I are both new fathers, which naturally led us into a powerful conversation about “doing the work” so our kids don’t have to. Together, we reflect on the abuse and dysfunction we experienced in our own families growing up and ho...

In this episode a graduate of my SHADOWBOXING™ Mastery course, Vanessa, joins me in the studio to discuss a very taboo topic in our Western society; death.  Having lost her father 10 years ago, Vanessa reveals some insightful truths about grief and expands on her relationship with death.  And of course we consider the topic from a shadow work perspective, exploring what our relationship with death...

Today I welcome the wonderful Renate de Koker in the studio to share her wisdom on the Pete Isaia Podcast.  Our conversation starts with the story of meeting on a sailing boat and the many conversations we shared while on night watch. Renate shares her wisdom about the innate healing power of Mother Nature, drawing from her lived experiences and ancient knowledge. She shares how trauma acts as stu...

Jon opens up about going bankrupt twice, his health battles, and the personal shame that came with them. He shares how stepping away from business left him more lost than ever, and how it forced him to take a hard look inward. Through SHADOWBOXING™ Mastery, he began to see the parts of himself he used to be ashamed of, not just as problems, but as strengths that needed refining, not rejecting. In...

This has been the most intelligent conversation about psychedelics I've had.  Today on The Pete Isaia Podcast, I’m joined by Allie Ackland, a registered psychologist, clinical hypnotherapist, and published author with a deep interest in the integration phase of psychedelic work. Allie has sat with Amazonian tribes, studied the use of non-ordinary states for healing, and is trained in psychedel...

Today on The Pete Isaia Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome a rising star in the entrepreneurial world; Jack Charewicz. Jack is the CEO and co-founder of the innovative startup, Revibes, a revolutionary reuse system for live music events, stadiums, venues, and airlines. Alongside his business journey, Jack supports other startups with his insights, all while raising two young boys. Jack and I first c...

I’m very excited to share this unique episode with you. Today, I had the privilege of interviewing my personal therapist and clinical supervisor, Micha Lerner. Micha's extensive experience includes lecturing at bond university, conducting research on psychedelic therapy, pursuing a PhD in psychedelic research, and working as a psychologist at a renowned drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. In o...

In this episode I have a deep discussion with Andrew Campbell, unpacking narratives around power and gender in romantic relationships.  Andrew is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience, specialising in anger management and domestic violence in men and women.  With our notable combined experience working with individuals in dysfunctional relationships we delve into; male and...

This episode has been a long time coming, and I'm so excited to welcome my dear friend, long term coaching client and SHADOWBOXING™ Mastery graduate, Alicia AKA Blondie Lee into the studio! Blondie opens up about her impressive DJ career, navigating the pressures of social media, people’s expectations and her own persona’s in the industry. She vulnerably shares how shadow work has completely trans...

Today I have the soon to be best-selling author Chip Richards in the studio to discuss his epic new book “The seed of dreams”.  Chip also happens to be a fantastic neighbour, high performance coach, bee keeper, avid gardener and keynote speaker.  Using his incredible story-telling abilities, Chip speaks directly to the unconscious mind, guiding his audience into a powerful environment for growth a...

In today’s episode, I have an insightful conversation with the knowledgeable Nathan Derriman, where we discuss the truth about today's highly misinformed world.  We break down Australia's energy policies, energy alternatives, and the future of energy: solar, nuclear, wind turbines, fossil fuels, or free energy.  We explain why COVID was the greatest gift for humanity, being a catalyst for...

My guests for today's episode are Stuart and Matt from Ancestral Nutrition. Their company provides high quality, grass-fed beef organ superfoods that support energy, immunity and vitality. This episode is a deep dive on all things nutrition, heavily focusing on supplementation and diet.  To begin, Stuart and Matt share how events in their personal lives led them to discover the underutilised marke...

Did you know you can raise your testosterone levels naturally?  Holistic health coach Dave Lee explains that if it comes in a capsule, it won’t work.  Dave specialises in testosterone replacement therapy, men's fertility, and men's mental health. He spends his time between Europe and Australia, and is highly sought after for his knowledge of male hormones and the endocrine system.  In this episode...

Today on The Pete Isaia Podcast, I welcome my dear friend and SHADOWBOXING™ Graduate, Nicholas X Morley into the studio for an exciting and raw conversation.  In this episode Nick explains why the SHADOWBOXING™ course was “better than 10 Ayahuasca ceremonies”. Nick is a prime example of the potential we all have to improve our lives, if we choose to face our shadow.  But first - Nick recounts his...

Today I have SHADOWBOXING™ Mastery graduate Minos Davis, join me in the studio to discuss his wise perceptions on money, soulmates and relationships.  We delve into our own money shadows; investigating how Minos has become a millionaire twice and lost it all and how this has influenced the way he views his finances and career.  We uncover some gold about Minos relationship shadow - how he went fro...

Today, I have an uncensored conversation with Nathan Derriman. We seek the truth about the current state of the world amongst the hidden agendas of the government and big corporations. Nathan is an Australian entrepreneur, investor, documentary filmmaker, and podcaster. His podcast and documentaries are dedicated to exposing the shadows beneath the vale of manufactured allusion.  We share everythi...

Today I welcome the brilliant Psychologist Micha Lerner into the studio to have a comprehensive conversation surrounding psychedelics, psychology, and their place within the human experience.  Micha has previously lectured at Bond University, researched psychedelic therapy and held a position as a psychologist at the world's most prestigious and elite private drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre...