Avery & Jeanie both train at TBG. They never knew each other before this but have since become very close friends and training partners. Avery is joining the RAAF and Jeanie is joining the Army. They have fast become battle buddies that fiercely look out for each other, push each other and support each other to be their best selves. Their stories couldn't be more different but their connect as friends is really special. To train with us at TBG click here To purchase some Tactical Recovery go...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Misty started with TBG in July when we reopened after COVID. She's been a photographer for years when she found out that it was a job available within Defence. She's now on her way to becoming a photographer in the RAAF and is super pumped about the creative opportunities that are coming her way! To get 15% off with Tactical Recovery , use our code TBG. To train at TBG, click here !...
Dec 15, 2020•55 min
In this episode I go through some lessons learnt from ADF and Police applicants. We talk through the things that this year has taught them and what positives they will take away. Thank you to everyone who contributed. To check out The Barracks Store, click here
Dec 06, 2020•46 min
Jess has been training with TBG all year and is heading off to Kapooka in 2021. She's also a First Constable with the Victorian Police. In this episode we talk about her desire to apply for the Police at the age of 19, why it's the only job she'll ever do and also the ability to compliment Policing with Army Reserves. To check out Tactical Recovery, click here and use our code TBG to get 15% off. To train for your Police Fitness Test, click here...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode Carly answers questions from IG and her gym members. Just a bit of a chat to touch base with you all and provide you with some additional information and education as we roll into the end of the year! To listen to Carly's episode, click here To listen to Michael's episode, click here To join TBG, click here !...
Nov 24, 2020•57 min
Jacqui de Gelder is someone that I've always looked up to. She doesn't really know this and she'd likely be confused as to why. We were deployed to Afghanistan at the same time in 2009. I did my job from the main operating base and didn't get the chance to go 'outside the wire'. I watched from afar as Jacqui was operating as a medic embedded in amongst Infantry patrols, well and truly 'outside the wire'. She would never see herself as a 'female medic'. She'd only ever tell you that she was a 'me...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Taylor has wanted to be in the Army since forever. She's a mad horse lover and always thought she might own her own riding school. Until she left school and realised that it all costs a lot of money. She's currently working through medical road blocks that are stopping her from getting into the Military. She won't stop until she's given it everything she's got. If she still can't get in, then she'll know that she tried absolutely everything to get in. To become as badass as Taylor, click here . ...
Oct 04, 2020•47 min
Jamie is a badass Police Officer with the NSW Police. She works out of Wagga Wagga and truly loves her job. [My voice is a bit scratchy in this episode as my microphone didn't connect. I had to use the computer microphone which is a bit shit! Sorry!] Jamie talks to us about 'country' policing and why she prefers this to city policing. She had an interest in the Navy when she was younger, however decided to apply wth the NSW Police and has never looked back. Jamie shares her experience with fitne...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Jo was training with TBG online when she received an Enlistment Date. Then she found out that she was pregnant. This changed everything. Jo is passionate about sharing her story and why it's completely ok for your life to take a different turn. This story will resonate with anyone who is experiencing adversity in their application. Just replace 'pregnancy' with whatever 'hurdle' you are having to overcome and the principles, lessons and guidance is all the same. To train with us online just like...
Sep 20, 2020•57 min
Lara is a former member of TBG as an Online Training member. She was living in remote WA when she was offered the FITPREP course and decided to go down that path. Lara had a great experience, learnt a lot about herself and about what she was capable of and came away from FITPREP with a bunch of awesome new friends that she took into her Kapooka Platoon with her. Lara tells us her story and gives us a heads up as to why chicks shouldn't be so hard on themselves. Enjoy! If you want to look into On...
Sep 13, 2020•52 min
Denise enlisted into the Navy and was meant to be heading to Cerberus. She found out a few days before hand that they would all be headed straight into a 2 week hotel quarantine. They are the first group to do this. Her podcast was recorded from her hotel on day 12. Denise has been trying to get into the Navy for almost 5 years. She's had many medical appeals and has never ever given up. She has been training with The Barracks Gym as an Online Training client and has kicked ass. If you are inter...
Sep 07, 2020•42 min
Margaret is a former TBG member who is now a Sailor in the Royal Australian Navy. She enlisted during the middle of COVID lockdowns. No one came to her enlistment. Her time at Cerberus was a bit different to what it's normally like. They couldn't do a Sea Phase! No one could come to her graduation. The entire experience was completely different to what she was expecting but she loved every minute of it! If you'd like to train with us online or in person, head over to our website - www.thebarrack...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In this weeks episode I have a chat with you all about the ways in which you kill your motivation. I reached out to heaps of applicants and found out the things that kill off their motivation. We sit down and talk about all of these reasons and I give away some guidance and advice that you can take away and apply to your own life. Not everything will resonate with you but for the parts that do... TAKE ACTION and implement them into your own world to make things better for you. To listen To Oscar...
Aug 09, 2020•40 min
Hey Team! I've had a bit going on which has stopped me putting out podcasts every week! In this episode I give you a run down on what's been happening with me and what I've learnt over the past few weeks. I wanted to share these lessons because I believe they apply to applicants as much as they apply to my own life. To our Victorian applicants. I wish there was more we could do. Just know we are thinking of you and sending you bulk love and support. To train at TBG click here To train online wit...
Aug 04, 2020•39 min
Dan is off to Kapooka in a week and a half. We thought that we'd chat about his expectations for Kapooka and then get together afterwards and chat about the reality. We talk about fitness expectations, what he's packing, what sort of food he is expecting, the study he's been doing and the amount of phone time he is expecting. Dan tells us his story and how it's taken him several attempts to actually appoint into the Army Reserves as a GSO. Stay tuned for our 'Reality of Kapooka' episode once he ...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min
If you haven't heard of Matt 'Willy' Williams OAM then I suggest you jump onto Instagram right now and follow him on @willy.beating.cancer Willy is an Infantry Section Commander, Afghan Veteran, OAM Recipient and so much more. There are so many layers to Matt and I had the absolute honour of talking to him as we peeled those layers back. Willy is the most passionate person I've ever spoken to and the whole thing nearly had me speechless. Willy has some messages for Army applicants and messages a...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 41 min
Ash trained with TBG online for ages prior to enlisting and then heading off to Kapooka as an Army Reserve GSO. She has since decided that she's going to transfer to GE and pursue that path as a Reservist. Ash works as a Police Radio Operator for Vic Pol. She is the person that takes the 000 calls and distributes them to wherever they need to go. She's one of the raddest chicks I know and it's NOT just because she loves a Gin (Ok maybe that's a huge part of it...) She's full of energy and has an...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Lacie originally enlisted into the Army but ended up in the Navy. She has some advice she wants every applicant to hear. Think about what you can control prior to your enlistment. Lacie tells us why things came undone for her and how she realised when it was too late. www.thebarracksgym.com.au
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Belle joined the Navy 18 months ago as a Gap Year Sailor. Since then she has decided to commission as an Officer and is currently awaiting the next NEOC to start. Belle and I recorded a podcast JUST before she enlisted. You can listen to that here Belle is an exceptional young woman who I believe everyone should listen to. She goes after what she wants, she speaks up when she wants to be heard and she values her worth more than anything. She's eloquent, mature, polite and incredibly articulate. ...
May 31, 2020•59 min
Emma and I became friends late last year when we were introduced by a mutual friend. My friend described her as a 'total badass that I think you'd get along with' and she wasn't wrong. Emma has been in QPS for just shy of a decade. She's worked in Mt Isa, Railway squad and has worked in a specialised unit doing covert work. Her career has been extremely interesting. Emma is an awesome chick. She wants women to back themselves and not discount their ability to be a police officer just because the...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 25 min
I asked 30 previous TBG members to tell us what they wish they had of known prior to enlisting or appointing into the ADF. They also tell us what they love about being in the Military. This episode is a collection of all the things applicants will want to know prior to joining the Military. THANK YOU to all the members who contributed to this episode. You are all incredible people and the knowledge you have shared will continue to help shape future applicants as they head off into their new care...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Mila has been in the Army for over a year. She was a previous TBG member and I interviewed her just before she enlisted. She's a single Mum and a master of time management. You can listen to her original episode here Her expectation of Army life as a single parent was VERY different to how it actually happened. She's learnt a LOT along the way and wants to pass this info on to other parents. She wants you to all go into the Military feeling more informed than she was. This episode will resonate ...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Bobbie has recently moved from Canberra to Brisbane. Her partner is in the ADF and she wants to join the Police. Her partner found TBG for her and suggested that she check us out. She came to us in the first week that we opened up to train Police applicants! We happily welcomed her as our first Police applicant and she fit right into our TBG family from the minute she walked through the door! Bobbie is a breath of fresh air and her insight into the Police recruiting process and how she's going a...
May 10, 2020•51 min
Carla is an Army Psychologist. She didn't go into the Army in this role. She originally enlisted as a Solider and went to Kapooka. In this episode we talk about EVERYTHING. I took so many notes and I was left speechless by so many things that Carla has to pass on to all applicants. We talked about the psychology around the PFA, what fitness level is expected for officers, deployments, uni and so much more. I LOVED recording this episode and cannot wait for you all to listen. Enjoy!...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Elsa recently moved up from Tasmania earlier this year to start a new life in Brisbane. She's working her ass off to get herself ready for the ADF. She wants this BAD. I finished this podcast feeling SO inspired and uplifted by this beautiful young women. She has so much passion and drive and she's backing herself the whole way. You're going to WANT to listen to this entire episode. Recording it gave me goosebumps. Enjoy. TBG Dietician- https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/seancornishdietitian.html...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Koda is in Grade 12* and is applying to get into ADFA and go onto be a Helicopter Pilot in the Army. She's extremely driven and is a successful self motivator. She's been through a lot in the past year with her family, her own personal life and with her application. She uses fitness as her 'mental break' from all the negative stuff that's happening around her. She also knows that by continuing to maintain the thing she can control, she's continually working towards her goal. Koda is determined t...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode I just wanted to have a chat. I wanted to jump on and chat about this years ANZAC Day. Talk about what we got up to this morning and my thoughts on it all. I then just kept chatting about all sorts of things that are going on in my world right now. Random stuff. My observations of the world right now, things I find funny and weird. To be honest I just felt like I wanted to have a chat. I'm missing my friends. I'm missing real life. I'm missing connection outside of zoom and socia...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr
Hayley was due to enlist in March. She turned up on the day but then a medical condition was uncovered that prevented her from going ahead with her enlistment. She was turned away and told to go home until the condition could be resolved. She'd quit her job, packed up her house, everything was sorted. She never expected to go back home on that same day, she expected to fly to Sydney and prepare for the bus ride to Kapooka. Listen to Hayley's episode to find out what happened and what she did abo...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr
Kathy has been a TBG online member since mid 2019. She has a dream of joining the RAAF. Her dream was almost taken from her when a series of really shitty events took her away from her training and her application earlier this year. She's determined to get on with things and is pushing forward in the strongest possibly way. Her story will truly pull at your heart strings but will also motivate you to keep wanting more. ENJOY! https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/online.html...
Apr 13, 2020•53 min
Harper is a long time TBG member. She's an amazing human inside and out. She's currently in the Navy as an Officer and trains with TBG online. She was a member prior to joining as well. This is the first remote podcast that we've recorded! Self isolation means that I can now reach more people through some cool software and it's bloody exciting. Harper tells us about overcoming medical hurdles, a short notice appointment, her time at NEOC, becoming a gap year Navy officer, transferring across to ...
Apr 08, 2020•59 min
