The Virtus Podcast

Today on the podcast, we welcome Tom George, co-owner of the Private Sea Wellness Centre. Tom is a good friend and a wonderful human. His mission, and the mission of the Private Sea, is to help people live better lives through an all-encompassing approach of health and wellness. Along with his parents, Tom has built his business to make the world a better place. Passionate about bringing floatatio...

Introducing Todd Jarratt, TJT Founder, Keynote Speaker, Sport Science University Tutor, Author of Creating the Unbeatable Athlete* But, we didn't really talk about any of that.  We had a chat about Todd's Journey/Transformation and the incredible shift in perspective he has been through over the last 12 months.  Enjoy the ride! Follow Todd on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coachjarratt/ Fol...

*Virtus Podcast Takeover* This week, I've wrestled control of the Virtus Podcast microphone and recorded a special episode with my good friend Jasmine Birch. Jas is a Performance Coach at Virtus and is currently completing her Bachelor in Physical Activity and Health Science. If you haven't already, tune in to the first time Jas was on the podcast (Episode #86). In today's ep, we reflect on the la...

Episode #91 features the wonderful Melissa Maizels. Mel is a professional soccer player and business owner. We spoke about her journey, her love for the game, the rough times and the appreciation that comes with learning things the hard way. The obstacle certainly has been the way for this legend. Enjoy! As always, let us know what you think   Find Lachie on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Lac...

Hey Virtus Family! The Podcast is back! Its been about 6 months since we recorded the last episode and what a 6 months it has been.  Today Simon and I had a chat about what's been happening at Virtus and in our lives, what our plans are with the podcast, and where we see Virtus in the future.  What a time to be alive, get all kinds of around it. Let us know what you think   Find Lachie on Facebook...

Today I sat down with Carl Ashdown from My Health Addiction. A supplement company he started through trial and error and a whole lot of persistence. A fellow ACU Alum who has been a PT, Exercise Physiologist and is now Teaching and trying his hand at entrepreneurship. I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and no doubt you will too.  To learn more about MHA and to get your hands on some delicious protein,...

These two beautiful humans (Sam and Eliza) are about to be Parents! A few months back we sat down and discussed their expectation, today we had a chat about the journey so far, and the excitement that is to come! Let us know what you think A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MONDAY Find Lachie on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LachieWallaceVirtusHP/ Find Virtus on Facebook:  h...

#TheVirtusPodcast || Episode #87 Featuring the wonderful Tessa Bottomley. This pocket rocket of a Performance Coach dives into her history as a Gymnast, Coaching and Sport Aerobics. We discuss her new found love for performance coaching and career ambitions of being an go to new breed of Sports Physiotherapist. We touched on topics such as the schooling system, university, mentorships and finding...

#TheVirtusPodcast || Episode #86 Featuring filmmaker, PHD'er, Adventurer'er and University Lecturer (among many other things) Beau Miles.    Beau and I caught up for a quick update on the crazy things he has done int he 15 months since Podcast #22, the man has been busy.  Have a listen, and then dive into all of Beau's epic content. An incredible man doing remarkable things.  https://beaumiles.com...

#TheVirtusPodcast || Episode #85 Jasmine Birch  Very rarely do you meet a 20 year old with so much life experience and understanding of the ups and downs the universe can throw at us.  Meet Jasmine. Our newest Coach at Virtus Performance, and recent graduate of our Mentorship program. If i was this switched on at 20, I'd be a lot further along and self aware than I am!  Following is a discussion a...

#TheVirtusPodcast || Episode #84 - Jayden Gardner Jayden Gardner is a Coach, Mentor and Marketing Guru.  He is someone who I look up to with admiration and he has heavily influenced our personal and professional growth over the past 18 months.  Fortunately for you, this conversation isn't about all of the business stuff, its about Jaydens journey into the unknown. More specifically, ayahuasca and...

#TheVirtusPodcast || Episode #83 - Logan Gelbrich Logan Gelbrich (@functionalcoach) is a coach, writer and leader based in California, USA. He is the founder and owner of Deuce Gym in Venice Beach which has grown into an industry-leading facility. It is known not just for its strength and conditioning prowess, but for its culture of excellence and growth. It produces high calibre coaches/ leaders...

Welcome back to #TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #82 Today's episode Is an episode recorded for Raise The Bar Radio with Nick and Stu. Chatting to Lachie about his journey and lessons along the way Follow Raise The Bar Radio on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/raisethebarradio/ A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MONDAY Find Lachie on Facebook:  https...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #81 Today's episode is with the wonderful Brooke Holmes. Fresh from a 4 Month trip to Huruma, Kenya. Where she spent time at the Huruma Childrens home. We dove into her incredible experiences in Kenya, discussed mental health and all of the experiences and lessons that she has had along the way.  I loved this conversation, I'm sure you wil...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #80 Today's episode is with Author, Poet, Yogi, and frankly (see what i did there) a simply wonderful human. Meet Franks Martin. I only met Franks about 15 minutes before I hit the record button. Luckily, in that short amount of time we were able to have a conversation such as I would if I'd known her for years. We discussed her raw, hones...

Join Brooke Holmes, Jarryd Palser, Simon Cooper, Tom Terlaak and myself as we celebrate the year we have all had, spend some time reflecting, discussing the wins and the losses and looking forward to a massive 2019.  A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MONDAY Find Lachie on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LachieWallaceVirtusHP/ Find Virtus on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #78 Featuring the culture building, game-changing Jeremy Dooley! This guy is making waves and certainly making the world a better place. This is his second time on the podcast after Episode #23 where we discussed his story. Today we sat down and dove deep into the Why and how rather than the what! Follow Jeremy on Instagram:  A new Virtus...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #77 Featuring the entrepreneurial world travelling legend of a human Jake Wilson. This guy is certainly not sticking to the well worn path, he is creating his own in multiple ways. Tommy Tee jumps in and adds incredible value with his special comments yet again! Follow Jake on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/j_rwilson/ A new Virtus P...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #76 Featuring James Longhurst, A 3 time guest, we sat down for a little chat about the year so far, travelling, progress and what it means to feel successful and being in the right place A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MONDAY Find Lachie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LachieWallaceVirtusHP/ Find Virtus on Faceboo...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #75 Featuring Anna Janssen, this beautiful soul, peaceful warrior and compassionate individual spends her days teaching yoga and saving lives (she's a paramedic) but who she is, is so much more. This is one not to miss Follow AJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniejansyogaetc/ A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MO...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #74 Features Daniel Aitchison and Simon Cooper I sat down with the boys and had a deep dive into perspective and self compassion.  Its been a huge 6 months for the 3 of us and this chat will give you an insight into what we have learnt, and whats coming up.  To follow Dan, hit  https://www.instagram.com/danaitchosnow/ To follow Coop,  http...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #73 Features two legendary humans. Grant Rodgers and Blake Bowden. These two have been mates for a lifetime, which brings an interesting dynamic, we dove deep into their relationship and how they came to found Jetty Road Brewery together.  To learn more about JRB or to drink their delicious beer, hit the link.  https://jettyroad.com.au/hom...

Hey squad, apologies this is a few days late!! Crazy times. Anyway, I have a special episode for you this week. These two beautiful humans (Sam and Eliza) have found out some very special news, so we got together with the great man(Tommy Terlaak) and discussed their impending parenthood. What they're expecting, what we are expecting and what we want to do when it's our turn! Let us know what you t...

Meet Kelly Horton - The star of Episode #71 - Kel has been living in Rwanda (The Singapore of Africa) Working for Earth Systems, creating the next generation of environmental professionals. It is tit'ed 'Punched by a silverback' because well, that actually happened.  A wonderful story from an individual doing incredible work in another part of the world.  If you'd like to see the silverback video,...

#TheVirtusPodcast | The Virtus Performance Podcast Episode #70 Features Jarryd Palser (again) and Lachlan Wallace, discussing which of all the sports is the best sport.  If you like sports, you'll probably diasgree with most of what we have to say. A new Virtus Podcast episode will be released EVERY MONDAY   Find Lachie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LachieWallaceVirtusHP/ Find Virtus on Fa...