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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

David Knoff: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey. David Knoff is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary story. A former infantry platoon commander in the Australian Army & member of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, David has served our country in volatile t...

Jul 17, 20229 min

David Knoff: Stranded In Antarctica For 537 Days.

David Knoff is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary story. A former infantry platoon commander in the Australian Army & member of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, David has served our country in volatile territory around the world. However, the most testing time of David's life begun in 2019 when he embarked on a research mission to Antarctica as a station leader of the Davis Research Station. The global pandemic changed the course of the expedition, turning a one year comm...

Jul 17, 202237 min

Stella Campbell: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey. Stella Campbell is a fast bowler from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Having found a love for cricket at a later age than most of her peers, she rocketed onto the scene earning her spot in the NSW Breakers, Sydney Sixers & Australian te...

Jul 10, 20228 min

Stella Campbell On: The Success Of Your Career Doesn’t Dictate Your Worth.

Stella Campbell is a fast bowler from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Having found a love for cricket at a later age than most of her peers, she rocketed onto the scene earning her spot in the NSW Breakers, Sydney Sixers & Australian teams.The now 20 year old, had been enjoying the hard work & pursuit of excellence on the pitch before a back injury halted her progress & had her sent for surgery.It’s not uncommon to feel lost or threatened when something you love & feel accomplished in is taken away f...

Jul 10, 202253 min

Rich Diviney: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.Rich Diviney is a retired Navy Seal, founder/author of 'The Attributes' & Key Note Speaker with Simon Sinek's Optimists'.Utilising neuroscience, Rich's mission is to understand & develop the attributes that allow each of us to perfo...

Jun 27, 202218 min

Rich Diviney: A Retired Navy Seal's Guide To Developing The Attributes Required For Optimal Performance.

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy Seal, founder/author of 'The Attributes' & Key Note Speaker with Simon Sinek's Optimists'.Utilising neuroscience, Rich's mission is to understand & develop the attributes that allow each of us to perform optimally. Driven by his curiosity for the evolution of human beings & our rise from cave dwellers to space travellers, he has surrounded himself with some of the worlds most intelligent & driven minds to become a sought after specialist in the world of personal & ...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 4 min

The 3 Gratitude Cards That Had A Profound Impact On My Life & The Power Of Positive Language.

Thought I'd tap in for a solo episode & share some recent thoughts on:   - Writing gratitude cards to my nearest & dearest.  - The power of positive language & self talk.  - Defining my core values & why I want to embody them.  - I've booked 4 new run events!   Be sure to follow me on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh TikTok: @bradleyjdryburgh    Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the poddy on your platform of choice & share the ep with your...

Jun 15, 202224 min

Jade Spooner: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey. Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant's performance specialist Tim Grover once said "interested people watch OBSESSED people change the world", & I love that quote. Simply put, Sydney based entrepreneur Jade Spooner is obsessed ...

Jun 07, 202211 min

Jade Spooner On: The Self Belief That Built A Business Empire & The Pursuit Of Happiness.

Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant's performance specialist Tim Grover once said "interested people watch OBSESSED people change the world", & I love that quote. Simply put, Sydney based entrepreneur Jade Spooner is obsessed with building businesses from the ground up.  Reaching the prestigious acclaim of Forbes' 30 under 30 is something very few in business will ever achieve but many dream of. Jade alongside her 'Equalution' co-founder achieved the mighty feat through utter self belief &...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 9 min

Cooper Chapman: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

Cooper Chapman was ranked amongst the top 100 surfers in the world for over 10 years. At an Olympic surf camp, an Australian sports psychologist instructed the athletes with the task of writing out their 'philosophy'. The words written on Cooper's notepad changed the trajectory of his life forever. Not long after that, he lost his major sponsor, lost a friend to suicide & began a journey to inspire & uplift thousands across the world.The Good Human Factory feels like his life's work. It is born ...

May 31, 20229 min

Cooper Chapman On: Losing A Friend To Suicide Inspired The Pro Surfer To Create 'The Good Human Factory'.

Cooper Chapman was ranked amongst the top 100 surfers in the world for over 10 years.  At an Olympic surf camp, an Australian sports psychologist instructed the athletes with the task of writing out their 'philosophy'. The words written on Cooper's notepad changed the trajectory of his life forever. Not long after that, he lost his major sponsor, lost a friend to suicide & began a journey to inspire & uplift thousands across the world. The Good Human Factory feels like his life's wo...

May 31, 20221 hr 20 min

B Wise: 5 Questions, 5 Answers.

5 questions & 5 answers forms the conclusion of each podcast I host. Right here, you are seeing it as a preview to the full episode featured on my channel. If you enjoy this, then you need to tune into the full version to hear the story of my guest's personal journey.   --    ''B Wise' AKA Jamie Iheakanwa is one of the artists responsible for the growth of Australian hip hop culture on the international stage.     Born & raised in South West Sydney, Wise spo...

May 24, 20228 min

B Wise On: The Australian Hip Hop Scene, Believing In Your Dream & What Drives Him To Succeed.

''B Wise' AKA Jamie Iheakanwa is one of the artists responsible for the growth of Australian hip hop culture on the international stage.   Born & raised in South West Sydney, Wise spoke on the influence of the area that shaped him as an artist, his family roots, what drives him to be a leader of change in the hip hop space & why you should believe whole heartedly that you are capable of accomplishing your dreams.   An incredible conversation with a man that demands respect for ...

May 24, 20221 hr 3 min

The Power Of Clear Purpose, Measurable Goals & Removing Expectations From Your Life.

Thought I'd tap in for a solo episode & share some recent thoughts on: - Understanding the true definition of purpose & defining a clear purpose for your life. - Setting specific & measurable goals that align with your purpose.  - Mo Gawdat's theory on removing expectation from your life to avoid disaster.  - An update on my current life direction. Be sure to follow me on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh TikTok: @bradleyjdryburgh  Don't forget to follow/subscribe to th...

May 10, 202221 min

Dean Stott On The Life Of A Special Forces Soldier & Dual World Record Holder.

Dean Stott is a tier 1 special forces operator, dual world record breaker, instructor of hit TV series SAS Australia & an accomplished author. He has spent a life time running towards danger & embracing struggle. Having experienced what most would only see in a Hollywood production, he hopes to take the lessons learned & make them assessable to the general public through his book 'Relentless' & his time as an instructor on SAS Australia. Dean & I shared an incredible conversa...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 111

Zac Lomax, Josh Holden & Jimmy Stewart On Lifelong Rivalry & Airing Dirty Laundry.

St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax was my 100th episode only a few months ago.  Today we ran it back, but he wasn't alone. Accompanied by his day 1 boys, Joshy & Jimmy, they shared childhood war stories, spoke on their lifelong rivalries as best mates & aired the dirty laundry on whats it's like living together. We covered all the dust ups, the roles they assume as a make shift family & reminisced on great memories. A real laugh with moments of g...

Apr 10, 20222 hr 43 minSeason 3Ep. 110

Convicted Bank Robber Jeffrey Morgan Turned His Life Around While Serving A 15 Year Sentence.

Jeffrey Morgan is a respected health & wellness coach in Sydney, Australia. Known for his popular mental health & performance workshops, Jeff takes great pride in offering his unique perspective & sharing lessons learned to empower those who cross his path. Though not all lessons are learned in a class room or on the gym floor. Jeff received his education on Everleigh Street, Redfern. A life unlike anything you can imagine, that existed within its own bubble & more often than not...

Mar 20, 20222 hr 40 min

Social Fatigue, Financial Sustainability & The Connection Between My Physical & Mental Wellbeing.

G'day G'day, It's been a minute between solo episodes, so I felt like it was time to get a little one on one time with you all. In this quick episode, I wrapped up: - The first months of my 2022. - My solo trip to Port Douglas.  - The 3 frustrations I have been actively working on & why they need to be resolved. - My decision to pull out of my next #42forCF Marathon. - The opportunities presenting themselves. Be sure to follow my journey on insta: @bradleyjdryburgh Don't forget to follo...

Mar 15, 202226 min

Clarrie Moore’s 'NORTH BONDI MOTORINO' Is A Lifestyle That Became Brand.

Clarrie Moore is one of the co-founders behind the ‘Motorino’ brand.    The man they call “Claka Bulk” has spent his life living by the sea in North Bondi. Though the famous Aussie beach isn’t just his home, it’s home to the brand that was built on the back of a lifestyle. Riding Motorino’s & sharing good times with mates started to catch fire amongst social circles & from it, a brand was born as a uniform to represent that way of life.   As they say, “from little things, ...

Mar 13, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Pyrophytic Film - Surviving A Shark Attack & Living Life On A Second Chance.

Brett Connellan was mauled by a bull shark at Kiama's "Bombo beach" in May 2016.  Narrowly escaping the attack with his life, Brett was told he may never walk again. That is where this story begins... Pyrophytes are plants which have adapted to tolerate fire. In fact, some of these species react favourably to it, growing stronger & more resistant. It's fair to say, Brett shares a strand of DNA with a pyrophyte, in that the shark attack & all of the challenges that came along with re...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 106

Training On The UFC'S Ultimate Fighter & The Lost Art Of Human Nature W/ Colby Thicknesse.

Colby 'Golden Boy' Thicknesse is a professional MMA fighter.  Colby is a training partner for UFC feather weight champion Alex Volkanovski & was one of the team sent to Las Vegas for the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter on Team Volkanovski. He shared a lot of what he learnt from that experience working with world class athletes & renowned fight dietitian Jordan Sullivan. We dived into: - Hot/cold therapy - Managing performance anxiety - Nasal breathing - Primal performance &amp...

Feb 20, 20222 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 105

Love Island's Taku Chimwaza On Life In Zimbabwe & Choosing to Suffer For Self Growth.

The nation fell in love with Taku Chimwaza on hit reality series 'Love Island Australia'. I've been blessed to have a long term friendship with the charismatic character that lit up tv screens & let me tell you - what you see is what you get! It was a great honour to have Taku on the poddy. He shared his stories of humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, his journey to Australia & the lessons he learnt from his time on the island. Now more clearly than ever, T understands his mission in life. Fin...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 104

A Childhood Surrounded by Alcohol & Violence Fuelled James Storer to Represent Fiji at 3 Rugby League World Cups.

James Storer is the definition of resilient.  A proud Fijian & Aboriginal man who grew up in an environment that tested every ounce of your strength & will to survive.  Jimmy's childhood was an environment surrounded by alcohol & violence. It shaped him as the provider & protector for his family at a young age & it is why he describes himself as a young man at the ripe age of 8 years old.  When faced with such adversity, most conform to it by adolescence. Choos...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Expectation & Comparison are the Thieves of Joy w/ Uncle Nathan.

Nathan Moss is the brains behind "Uncle Nathan". An online platform he has created to help you connect the dots post school & find direction in adulthood.   We spoke on the negative impacts of expectation & comparison, how developing core values will guide you to a purpose driven path & why your intelligence/value can't be dictated by your success in the school system.   Be sure to follow Nath & I on socials: Insta @bradleyjdryburgh & @unclenathanco   Don't for...

Jan 30, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Tom Ford On Acquiring 1 Million TikTok Followers & Fulfilling His Potential.

Tom Ford is an Aussie TikTok star who has acquired over 1 million followers in his 2 years on the app. The 20 year old sketch comedian found humour in the workings of the classroom & schoolyard that has turned him into a creative sensation on the platform.  What began as a form of his procrastination has become a form of entertainment for so many of TikTok's users & it has inspired Tom to stretch his talents outside of the app & consider his options in the world of entertainment...

Jan 10, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 101

Zac Lomax On Embracing Authenticity & The Greatest Advice He's Ever Received.

St George Illawarra centre & NSW Blues representative Zac Lomax invited me into his home for a conversation on passion, purpose & life as a professional rugby league player.   We dived into his upbringing in the country town of Temora, reflected on his first 4 seasons in the NRL & dissected his purpose & passions in life.  I was a fan of Zac Lomax the footy player when we first sat down to chat & by the days end, I was an ever bigger fan of the man behind the jersey...

Jan 03, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Sam Mac is the Accidental Weatherman.

Sam Mac is the face of Australian weather.   The channel 7 weatherman had the country head over heels from the moment he made his first appearance on the nations number 1 morning show 'Sunrise'.   The first of his kind to admit that he in fact knows nothing about the weather, the release of his book 'Accidental Weatherman' was a huge success as he shared the moments that have made up his time on tele thus far.   This pod was filled with laughs amongst some touching moments where S...

Oct 27, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Lachlan Stevens Created A Life Changing Community In 'The Barstool Brothers'.

After connecting with Lachie on the first ever episode of the podcast, I invited him back to share an insight into the community he created in 'The Barstool Brothers'.   At the time, his business 'Hisboy Elroy' was using beers & burgers to bring blokes together. Before long, the allure of beers & burgers allowed strangers to create friendships & bonds in safe space that allowed them to openly share the trials & tribulations of their own lives when they felt comfortable to do...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Olympic Medalist Harry Garside On Believing In Your Dream At All Costs.

Harry Garside took the world by storm as he boxed his way to an olympic bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 (2021). He became a household name over the course of the games, not just for his ability in the ring but rather his unique personality & the evident pride he had for being himself. Described by many of the headlines as the "ballet-dancing Melbourne plumber & boxer" it's only natural to be curious as to exactly who Harry Garside is & exactly how he has become the nations greatest hope for boxing go...

Oct 20, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Online Hate Nearly Cost Ashy Bines Her Life.

Ashy Bines is the Queen of the Australian fitness industry.    Juggling life as a mum/wife & leader of a 1 million strong online community, she is the founder/creator/author responsible for:  Balance By Ashy Bines - training & nutrition app.  Baseline By Ashy Bines - active wear brand.  Raw & Real - podcast.  15 Lessons That Changed My Life - book.   We shared an incredibly powerful conversation on:  How online hate nearly lead her down the pat...

Sep 30, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 99