In this episode we are joined by Dr Ross Walker to discuss the role of health in pursuing potential and thriving in life. Dr Ross is an expert in the field of preventative cardiology and has published seven books. He gives lectures nationally and internationally and has his own weekly radio show healthy living on Macquarie radio network. We cover some of the links between our physical and mental health and what Dr Ross has come to learn works for him and many of his patients in building habits t...
Sep 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 13
This episode is with Brooke Neal, a New Zealand Olympian, Mindset Coach, Yoga Teacher and Speaker. Brooke recently retired from the New Zealand Hockey Team (The Black Sticks) having played 176 internationals, including 4th place at the 2016 Rio Olympics and Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Brooke really gets mindset. In fact, she credits her development of mental skills and playing to her strengths as key reasons why she was able to transform from a “Baby Giraffe” warming the bench for her h...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 12
This episode is with one of the world's leading voices on applied positive psychology, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya. Emiliya is the founder and CEO of the Flourishing Center , a New York based Benefit Corporation training coaches, teachers and individuals in the science and art of thriving. Emiliya was a part of one of the first ever Masters Programs in Positive Psychology, training under the founder of the field, Dr Martin Seligman. She is also doing a PhD in Mind Body Medicine and holds over a dozen ...
Sep 05, 2020•33 min•Ep. 11
This episode is with one of Australia's best ever Marathon runners, Jess Trengove. Jess has represented Australia at two Olympic Games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) and two Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018), picking up consecutive bronze medals in the latter. She now has her sights set on new personal bests having taken a brief pause in 2019 to welcome her first child, Billy into the world. Jess outlines how she is navigating the joys and challenges of balancing motherhood with ...
Aug 28, 2020•55 min•Ep. 10
In this special episode Eloise and Rory dive into what well-being is, why it's important, and how you can build yours in uncertain and challenging times. The purpose of this episode is to give you a simple framework for well-being so that you can check-in with yourself and apply science-based, practical strategies to boost your own well-being and that of the people around you. Whilst focusing on 6 key elements of well-being, Eloise and Rory also tackle some of the nuances and common misconceptio...
Aug 19, 2020•55 min•Ep. 9
This episode is with Adam Voigt, one of Australia's foremost experts on education leadership and culture. Adam is the Author of Restoring Teaching , founder of Real Schools, and the go-to education expert for Channel 10's 'The Project' and other national news media. Adam believes unconditionally in unleashing the potential of every student, parent, teacher and school leader to create a better future through education. This conversation goes far beyond formal education with Adam's practical insig...
Aug 06, 2020•56 min•Ep. 8
In this episode Eloise and Rory answer your questions relating to mindset and adjusting well to change in life. Questions include: 3:40 - "Strategies to help change a limiting belief system and help me feel excited to race?" 11:00 - "What is the one thing I can do everyday to help me be feel and be better?" 12:36 - "How to calm your nerves before a big race?" 15:13 - "How to feel like you are 'enough'?" 18:44 - "Tips for being more optimistic in the pandemic?" 21:33 - "Advice Eloise and Rory wou...
Jul 24, 2020•44 min•Ep. 7
This episode is with Lauren Parker, World Champion and Commonwealth Games Medalist Paratriathlete. Lauren grew up competing at elite levels for swimming and professional ranks for triathlon and ironman before a freak training accident in 2017 left her paralysed from the waist down. Twelve months later, having checked herself out of rehab early to take up a new sport she hadn't heard of before, Lauren lined up for Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Lauren still lives in excruciating pain, ...
Jul 16, 2020•59 min•Ep. 6
This episode is with Mark Monchek, CEO of The Opportunity Lab , an organisation whose mission is to empower conscious leaders to build great companies that make a difference in the world. Mark has worked with leaders from the likes of Google, Apple, The New York Times and the United Nations to help them take their organisations to the next level of sustainable growth. He is also the author of amazon best seller Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption....
Jul 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 5
This episode is with Genevieve Gregson, a 2 x Olympic runner and Australian record holder. Genevieve shares honestly about the ups and downs in becoming a world class athlete and reveals the mindset and mental skills that have enabled her to adapt in the face of adversity and go from "rock bottom" to breaking records in the space of 12 months. The insights from this episode extend well beyond elite sport and apply to anyone interested in carving their own path through challenges and finding joy ...
Jun 30, 2020•56 min•Ep. 4
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? For our guest, Ron DiFrancesco, it was just another day in the office ... until it wasn't. Ron's office was on the 84th floor of the World Trade Centre - the second tower that was struck by a terrorist-hijacked plane. From here, Ron witnessed the world changed right before his eyes. In a conversation that breathes fresh perspective into the very meaning of life, Ron courageously shares his experience and reveals unforgettable insights into th...
Jun 22, 2020•41 min•Ep. 3
Rory puts co-host Eloise Wellings in the hot seat to explore her journey in becoming who she is today. Eloise is one of Australia's most decorated distance runners, having competed at 2 Olympic games, 4 Commonwealth games and multiple world championships (and she isn't finished yet!). In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Eloise made the finals of both the 5000m and the 10,000m events. However, her journey has been anything but plain sailing, having been forced to miss three consecutive Olympics games throu...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Join Olympian Eloise Wellings and human performance & well-being researcher Rory Darkins as they explore human potential through stories of great character, resilience and hope. In a world that focuses on what's wrong with us and imposes limits on who we believe we can become, Eloise and Rory highlight what's already right within you that you can uncover and build upon to become the person you want to be. *Disclaimer/correction: Rory is a psychology practitioner, not a "psychologist".
Jun 10, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1
