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A Lot To Talk About

Bradley J Dryburghshows.acast.com

Untold stories, life lessons & growth hacks from high performers & thought leaders across the globe.

If you want to live your most fulfilling & successful life, join Bradley Dryburgh every week for a new episode with captivating guests.

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Episodes

#281 - Hattie Boydle: Sacrifice, Self-Care & Protocols For Muscle Growth.

Hattie Boydle is a world champion bodybuilder & fitness coach. For Hattie, the gym is a place to sculpt the body & mind. Much of her philosophy for life has been etched in between the sets that have transformed her physique into that of a world champion fitness competitor. We discuss: - Training protocols for hypertrophy (building muscle), alongside nutrition & recovery. - Whether the sacrifice to succeed in her sport was worth it. - Her relationship with training as self care. - Dev...

Jun 30, 202545 min

#280 - The Indirect Pursuit Of Happiness | Dr Tal Ben-Shahar.

Dr Tal Ben-Shahar is one of the worlds leading authorities in happiness. Founder of 'The Happiness Studies Academy', Tal has dedicated so much of his life to helping us become happier & anti-fragile, to live better lives. Tal obtained his PhD in Organisational Behaviour and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history & many of Tal's students have gone on to have celebrated success in these fields. In this conversation...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 1 min

#279 - Program Your Mind For A More Positive Life | Sarah Grynberg.

Sarah Grynberg is the host behind the internationally popular podcast 'A Life Of Greatness' & the author of her new book 'Living A Life Of Greatness'. Sarah has interviewed some of the most prominent names in the world of wellness, the likes of Dr Andrew Huberman, Esther Perrell, Dr Joe Dispenza, Deepak Chopra & many more. Her own personal wisdom & insight has been poured into her newly published book & for the second time in a few years, I sat down with Sarah to pick her brain f...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 5 min

#278 - Andrew Hamilton | It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life.

​ @andrewhamiltoncomedy is an Australian stand-up comedian, YouTuber with The OG Crew, podcast host of 'Flog Cabin' & published author of 'The Profound Benefits of A Stint In Prison'. A former guest of the show, in our first conversation Andrew detailed the events that lead to his arrest for dealing a number of party drugs, most famousley - magic mushrooms. In this conversation he speaks candidly on: - Why it's never too late to change your life. - How he has found peace with his past. - Why...

Jun 08, 20251 hr 29 min

#277: Jemma Sbeg | The Psychology of Your 20's & Being A Person In Progress.

Jemma Sbeg is the incredibly talented host of popular international podcasts 'The Psychology of Your 20's' & 'Mantra'. She is also the newly published author of 'Person In Progress'. In this candid conversation we speak on: - How her most successful year professionally lead to a mental breakdown, & how she is recovering from that. - The dream job fallacy. - Detaching your identity from what you do. - Why we will never be 'perfect'. - How to compare in a healthy & productive manner. -...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 10 min

#276 - Jack Henderson | Building A $40M+ Property Portfolio & Business Empire.

Jack Henderson is the founder of Henderson Advocacy & he has built a $40m+ property portfolio, all by the age of 28. In this very candid conversation: - The mindset that drives Jack's success & how his motivation has changed over time. - His partners agressive cancer diagnosis that challenged his beliefs - Understanding the ego behind materialism & early age success - Jack's real estate investment strategy - His honest opinion on the Australian cost of living & housing crisis - &...

May 26, 20251 hr 34 min

#275 - Billy Darcy | Beefing with the Elderly, Cricketing Scandals & Do Girls Like Funny Guys?

Billy Darcy is an incredibly talented Australian comedian. Fresh off his Australian tour, we discuss: Billy's comedy career How comics get away with offensive jokes His most awkward stand up experience If women actually like funny guys Why he believes Robert Irwin is an industry plant & even more nonsense than I have listed above. You can follow both Billy & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @billy.darcy If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to the show on your platform of ch...

May 19, 20251 hr 36 min

#274 - Drew Harrisberg: Living With Diabetes & Exposing The Body Positivity Movement.

Drew Harrisberg is an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator & type 1 diabetic. Diagnosed at 22 years of age, Drew thought his life as he knew it was over. An early sign of hope & personal agency encouraged him to change his perspective & take the challenging diagnosis in his stride. Now a popular online educator, Drew's social audience has grown as people flock to his platform for science backed & proven methods to improve their health & wellness. You may also recognise Dr...

May 12, 20251 hr 32 min

#273 - Ellidy Pullin | Learning To Live After Tragedy & Loss.

Ellidy Pullin is the author of 'Heart Strong' & podcast host of 'Darling Shine'. Ellidy's world was rocked when at just 27 years of age she lost her beloved partner Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin after he experienced a tragic shallow water blackout spearfishing one morning. A miracle sperm retrieval after Chump's death, later gifted her new life in her beautiful daughter Minnie. In this incredibly candid & open conversation, I explore new territory with Ellidy, as she speaks on life after loss &am...

May 05, 20251 hr 6 min

#272 - The Happiest, Healthiest & Most Successful Leaders All Have This In Common | Andrea Clarke.

Andrea Clarke is a work futurist, author & speaker. Her new book 'Adapt - Mastering change in 4 steps' is helping leaders & individuals anticipate change & create intentional futures. Andrea is an incredible storyteller & conversationalist. She draws her expertise from a wealth of career experience. From her time in journalism as a foreign correspondent in Washington DC, to providing aid in war torn countries, to her more recent chapter in the leadership & high performance se...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 14 min

#271- Max Kruger | Australia's Best New MMA Prospect?

Max Kruger is quickly developing as one of Australia's most exciting MMA prospects. Quitting his job to pursue the dream before he had even stepped foot into the cage, Max spent months living in the gym to kickstart his MMA journey. With 5 amateur fights under his belt for a record of 3-2 Max is quickly developing his skills inside the cage & building the experience fit for a career as a professional MMA fighter. With less than 2 years of history in the cage, what Max lacks in experience he ...

Apr 21, 202541 min

#270 - Heston Russell: Former Special Forces Commander on Maximising Your Potential.

A 5th generation military man called by a purpose to serve our country, Commando Heston Russell put his life on the line in 5 tours of Iraq & Afghanistan. His calling to serve & willingness to sacrifice his life on the front line, filled him with pride until our country turned their back on him. Branding Heston a war criminal, the ABC released doctored footage and accused Heston of committing a war crime. Proving he wasn’t even in the country at the time of the incident & that the fo...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 49 min

#269 - Sam Goodman isn't ducking anyone on his way to the undisputed world title.

Super bantamweight top contender Sam Goodman came through the pod for a great conversation. Sam & I grew up in the Illawarra. His rise to the top of the world rankings see's him sitting pretty at 19-0. On the eve of his fight with 2 time undisputed world champion Naoya Inoue, Sam suffered a cut above the eye in final sparring. The bout was rescheduled & once again, his eye was split 10 days out. Sam opened up about the disappointment surrounding both cuts & how the fight cancellation...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 7 min

#268 - Jamie Zhu on his demonic possession & religious awakening.

Jamie Zhu is an online creator with just shy of 4 Million followers across Youtube, Instagram & TikTok. His prank videos were the catalyst for viral fame online, none more-so than moaning out loud in front of a packed arena at the Australian Open during one of Nick Kyrgios' games. Years on, Jamie has experienced drastic change in his life. From the depths of depression, to as he describes being - possessed by demonic spirits, Jamie is now a man of god, on a path he attributes to his new foun...

Mar 31, 202550 min

#267 - Zac Lomax on dealing with criticism & the motivation behind career moves.

Zac Lomax plays rugby league for the Parramatta Eels, New South Wales Blues & Australian kangaroo's. He was Dally M Winger of the year in 2024 after a career best season & his final year at the St George Illawarra Dragons. 2025 is the beginning of a new chapter for Zac at his new club the Parramatta Eels. After 2 losses to start the season, we touch on how Zac deals with criticism, the motivation behind major life decisions & what drives his ambition as an athlete. Zaccy is one of my...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 18 min

#266 - Olympian Sam Fricker on his diving future.

Sam Fricker is an Australian Olympic diver, the host of his podcast 'Diving Deep' & the founder of 'Sam's Straws'. His journey from humble beginnings in Newcastle to the Tokyo Olympic games & a world of opportunity he could never have imagined is truly inspiring. To keep hearing from the most interesting & valuable guests across the globe, subscribe to the channel & share it with your mates. The more we grow the show, the more consistently I can produce the best content for you! ...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 31 min

#265 - Keeshia Pettit: Late age ADHD diagnosis.

Keeshia Pettit is the host of 'Cloud'. A new podcast exploring ADHD & late age diagnosis. It is deeply personal & connected to her own lived experience whilst exploring the science & stories of experts from across the globe. Cloud will be a 10 episode series with guests such as Mark Manson, TJ Power & Johann Hari. Some of you may also know her as the executive producer/frequent host of the popular Aussie podcast 'Life Uncut'. To keep hearing from the most interesting & valuab...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 6 min

#264 - Dave Hoey: Last King of the Cross & Granny Flat Comedy.

Dave Hoey is an Australian actor & comedian best known for his role as Michael Ibrahim in 'Last King of the Cross' & as one half of 'Granny Flat Comedy'. 5 years ago Dave was a different human being. He was living a life riddled with bad habits & self sabotage, then he made a commitment to change. In the best shape of his life, collaborating with the likes of Katy Perry, Jack Black & Michael Bublé, Dave's love for filmmaking & comedy became the unlikely combination that lead ...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 30 min

#263 - The problem with productivity, limiting beliefs & victim mentality | Q&A + Insights.

To celebrate 5 years of the podcast I answered 6 listener questions in depth & discussed 5 of my favourite insights from the last year of my life. Thank you to all of you who support the show & have been along for the ride these last 5 years. Onwards & upwwards! Subscribe, share it with your mates & follow me on socials @bradleyjdryburgh for more. Big love, Brad xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 18, 20251 hr 25 min

#262 - The Neuroscience of Understanding Yourself | Katharina Kuehn.

Katharina Kuehn is a neuroscientist. Her work into understanding the science of human behaviour & personality through what she calls ‘Deep Sphere’ has seen her work with some of the world’s biggest consumer brands to influence consumer behaviour. Whilst her work in the consumer space will continue to flourish, this year Kat is expanding her mission to put a greater emphasis on helping you & I understand how we are wired to survive & thrive in a world that is designed to steal your at...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 5 min

#261 - Robbie Maddison: Don't let fear dictate your destiny.

Robbie Maddison is an Australian freestyle motor cross rider living in California. Robbie, sometimes better known as the Maddog, has broken countless world records & tackled some of the greatest feats ever witnessed in extreme sports. To many he is the Evil Knieval of our generation but his story & who he is as a man, is far more than his accomplishments on 2 wheels. In this incredibly candid conversation with Robbie, you'll hear about: His humble beginnings on the South Coast of NSW, Au...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 9 min

#260 - Dominique Elissa: Overcome self sabotage & live your best life.

Dominique Elissa is an Australian model, podcast host & creator. Her podcast 'Selfdom' hosts a number of experts & individuals passionate about health & wellness. In this conversation, Dom speaks honestly about: Her personal struggles with insomnia that lead to alcohol & sleeping pill dependency, & how she recovered from that difficult period. How her mums stage 4 cancer diagnosis has changed their relationship & her entire life perspective. How journalling has impacted h...

Jan 12, 20251 hr 3 min

#259 - 3 Mates Recap Their Biggest Lessons of 2024.

Joey & Phoons (Tye) are 2 of my best mates. While I'm privileged to speak with some of the countries best athletes, thought leaders & story tellers on the podcast, I always look forward to sitting down with these guys to discuss life, the challenges we face as men in our late 20's/early 30's & how we intend to move through the world in positive ways. This episode was a deep dive into what our 2024 looked like, the lessons it afforded us & the intentions we are setting for 2025. B...

Jan 01, 20252 hr 20 min

#258 - These Small Actions Can Completely TRANSFORM You in 5 Years | Sean McInroy’s Secret.

Sean Mcinroy is quickly becoming one of the worlds favourite strength coaches online. His 'larger than life' character, flexible yet well measured & scientifically backed approach to training & online resume of big lifts have seen over 400k followers look to Sean for guidance. I sat down with Sean in his gym to explore his philosophy for training that seems to bleed into all areas of his life. He shares: - The seemingly insignificant actions that can make you unrecognisable in 5 years, -...

Dec 22, 20241 hr 17 min

#257 - Australia's Best Podcasters Asked Me 12 Life-Changing Questions.

I asked 12 of the countries best podcast hosts to ask me a big life question & I answer all of them on this 60min episode. Below are the questions I answer & the incredible hosts who sent them my way: Darcy Tobin from the steak lad experience: Does being acutely conscious of life’s uncertainties make it harder to find peace? Dominique Elissa from Selfdom: What does wellness mean to you? Guy Lawler from Future Self: Are you a 1.58 or 2.02 person? Cooper Chapman from Good Humans: What advi...

Dec 17, 202459 min

#256 - Alex 'Godly Strong' Simon: Time in prison, overcoming insecurities & UFC heavyweight aspirations.

Alex Simon was recognised as the strongest man in Australian history & third strongest in the world. The former strongman now cage fighter is the physical personification of confidence & brute force but as Alex describes, it's not always how he felt. He spoke of an insecure young boy trying to find his place in the world, how a group of young mates & outlaw behaviour led him to a stint in a maximum security prison, how he discovered his potential between the walls of that prison &amp...

Dec 08, 20241 hr 16 min

#255 - Chat GPT asked me 20 thought provoking questions about life.

I prompted Chat GPT to ask me 20 thought provoking questions about life. This episode was honest, reflective & full of the insights I am learning about life & myself. The questions: 1. What do you think is the ultimate purpose of life, and how do you define a meaningful existence? 2. If you could instantly acquire the ability to understand one thing about the universe, what would it be and why? 3. How much control do you think we have over our fate, and how much is determined by circumst...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 2 min

#254 - Unlock Confidence, Attract True Love & Win in Life | Tim Robards

When Tim Robards first stepped onto the set of The Bachelor Australia a decade ago, he hoped for love but never knew how much his life would change. He walked off the show with Anna, the love of his life, and now the mother of their two beautiful children. Since then, Tim has transformed his life and career in ways few could have predicted. He became the most featured man on the cover of Men's Health, built a fitness empire, launched a rosé brand (Elle Wines), and has begun making waves in the e...

Nov 24, 20241 hr 11 min

#253 - Pete Murray Reveals His Secrets to 20 Years of Success & Why He Stayed in Australia!

Pete Murray is an Australian singer/songwriter. His success has been long enjoyed & plentiful, with a number of successful singles & albums across two decades. Before he heads off on his Aussie summer tour, we caught up to discuss: The highs & lows of a career in the music industry. His unique qualities & strengths that have afforded him long & sustained success. The early grief that inspired him to craft a life by design. How he realised his music talent in his early to mid ...

Nov 18, 202438 min

#252 - Cody Ramsey on performance anxiety & his debilitating illness.

Cody Ramsey is a contracted rugby league player at the St George Illawarra Dragons. After an electric first year in the NRL, Cody fell ill with a debilitating condition that not only halted his career but his whole life. Losing 29 kilograms in a matter of weeks, surviving multiple surgeries & an 8 month stint in hospital, he is set to make what may be the greatest comeback in rugby league history. In this incredibly raw conversation, Cody speaks on his fiance's unwavering support through the...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 6 min
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