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Roll With The Punches

Tiffanee Cooklinktr.ee

Life hits hard. Good. So do we.
Roll With The Punches is a front-row seat to the messy, beautiful, brutal bits of being human.

Hosted by Tiff Cook - former boxer, coach, speaker, rascal, and someone who’s copped a few uppercuts from life and keeps getting back up. She sits down with global survivors, scientists, rebels, rockstars, and everyday legends to ask one thing:

What does it really take to get back up when life drops you?

We talk breakdowns, breakthroughs, big truths, and the bullsh*t we all carry. Behind the masks. Beneath the armour. Real conversations that crack something open in all of us.

We’re built to break.
And we become dangerous by design.
Honest work over hard work. Every damn time.

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Episodes

The Art of Bombing and Getting Better Anyway | Bobby Cappuccio - 927

This one was a full-tilt, no-agenda, off-the-cuff joyride. Bobby and I kicked things off talking about breakfast and concussions, and before we knew it, we were deep in the world of comedy - what makes it brilliant, what makes it brutal, and why it hits different for all of us. We riffed on our favorite comics, from Andy Kaufman to Ricky Gervais to Hannah Gadsby, and unpacked the guts and grind it takes to get on stage and try to make people laugh (some skills and lessons that are transferrable ...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 927

ADHD, Hormones, and Figuring It All Out | Meredith Carder - 926

This chat with ADHD coach Meredith Carder hit home on so many levels. Meredith shared her winding journey to an ADHD diagnosis, starting with recognising the signs in her daughter and then navigating the frustratingly slow and often dismissive diagnostic process herself. We unpacked what ADHD actually looks like in women, especially when layered with things like anxiety, trauma, and that sneaky social conditioning that teaches us to mask it all. Meredith dove deep into the power of informed coac...

Jul 13, 202548 minEp. 926

What A Great Swerve | Ian Stephens - 925

What do marine insurance, dodgy public speaking gigs at 16, and accidentally thanking a club for the use of their ladies have in common? Ian Stephens, that’s what. This chat was an absolute ride. We kicked off reminiscing about the speaker-fuelled high that was the TBOS conference (where I basically made 70 new besties, including Ian), and then the lad took us on a whirlwind tour through his speaking journey - complete with career pivots, tax drama, and the occasional metaphysical platypus. Ian’...

Jul 09, 202559 minEp. 925

The Vibe Is Real: How Frequency Shapes Your Life | Dr. Cam McDonald - 924

This one was a brain-bender in the best possible way. I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Cam McDonald to discuss the fascinating world of frequency, energy, and how we physically and emotionally vibe with the world around us. We talked about everything from heart rate variability (HRV) and the science behind feeling calm or chaotic, to how your frequency literally impacts and interacts with other people. Dr. Cam explained how your shape, your thoughts, and even your sleep patterns are all reflect...

Jul 06, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 924

MTHFR, Chronic Fatigue, and WTF Do We Do? | Amy McGaw - 923

Ever felt like you're doing everything 'right' for your health and still not getting answers? I sat down with Amy McGaw, and this convo went into the weeds of health, chronic fatigue, and just how complex the body really is. Amy’s health story is wild - she went from athlete to exhausted teen to diving headfirst into science, genetics, and the PH360 world. We talked about MTHFR gene mutations, experimenting with everything from keto to vegetarianism, and how place, people, and purpose play a way...

Jul 02, 202537 minEp. 923

Compassion & Self-Compassion (The Skill We Suck At) | James Kirby, PhD - 922

Damn, this chat was a ripper. James is a clinical psych and researcher who’s deep in the world of compassion-focused therapy, and I reckon we could’ve kept yapping for hours. We kicked off with how he stumbled into psychology after watching Good Will Hunting (iconic but apparently fading into the abyss) and then unpacked all sorts of juicy stuff like why we suck at accepting help, how kindness and compassion aren’t the same thing, and why we’re way nicer to our mates than we are to ourselves. SP...

Jun 29, 202552 minEp. 922

Perimenopause: HRT, Testosterone & Tired of Feeling Sh*t | Tiff Cook - 921

So it's been a hot minute since I did a solo episode, and this one’s a bit of a brain dump on the wild ride I’ve been on lately - physically, mentally, hormonally. We just hit the five-year mark for the podcast (can you believe it?!), and I wanted to jump on and share what’s been going on behind the scenes. From turning 40 and jumping back into hardcore training, to navigating perimenopause, ADHD meds, burnout, and finally getting on HRT including testosterone - this ep is me pulling back the cu...

Jun 25, 202520 minEp. 921

Woo-Curious | Aubrey Thorne - 920

This one’s for the woo-curious. I sat down with Aubrey Thorne who’s part astrologer, part health coach, and full-on legend, and we got deep into the intersection of science, soul, and self-awareness. We talked evolutionary astrology (which is not your daily horoscope nonsense), medical astrology (I sure didn't even know that was a thing), PH360 (epigenetics and personalised health), and how it all ties into understanding who we are and how we tick. Aubrey’s not about putting people in boxes, she...

Jun 22, 202559 minEp. 920

The Dark Side of Play Deficiency | Dr. Stuart Brown, Lauren & Mia Sundstrom - 919

We ain't playing games here... things get serious when it comes to play. But don't worry, despite the attention-grabbing title I've lured you in with this is a pretty light-hearted and fun chat! I sat down with three generations of play experts from the same fam to unpack how play shapes our brains, our relationships, and even our careers. Dr. Stuart Brown kicks things off with a wild origin story that links a lack of play to violent behavior - mass murder, in fact!! His daughter Lauren and gran...

Jun 18, 202552 minEp. 919

Australia's #1 Unsung Boxing Legend | Diana Prazak - 918

In this ep you're about to hear from the ONLY Australian boxer to have achieved #1 ranking in the world pound for pound! This year (2025) our girl, Diana Prazak, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and given these incredible (and under-celebrated) accolades I'm here to make some noise. Fun fact... Diana was the main event at the first pro boxing fight I attended back in 2014, fighting the tough-as-nails opponent Shotgun Shannon O'Connell (former guest on the show). What a fi...

Jun 15, 202549 minEp. 918

The Game, the Drugs, the Fallout | Rod Owen - 917

In this ep, I sat down with Rod Owen, and let me tell you, this chat doesn’t pull any punches. Rod’s a former AFL player who opens up in an incredibly raw and powerful way about the abuse he endured as a kid (and in athlete), the addiction that followed him for decades, and how he hit rock bottom and clawed his way back. We talked about his footy days, the drinking culture, the drugs, the attempt he made on his own life, and the long road to recovery... Rod’s now over six years sober, doing the ...

Jun 11, 202551 minEp. 917

ChatGPT Lost It's Sh*t | Jem Fuller - 916

Jem's back and we're shooting the breeze about getting a lil' help from our AI friends... or not, in my case this week since ChatGPT had full-blown meltdown and lost its mind on me. We compare AI relationships to real-life ones, talk about manners in digital conversations, and even chat about giving our AI pals names (like 'Chatters'). Jem shares a gorgeous story about a random connection that led to having massive real-life impact... like hundreds of Indian kids getting their education funded k...

Jun 08, 202553 minEp. 916

The Perfect Storm That Changed Everything | Donna Thistlethwaite - 915

We covered a lot of ground, and some of it went deep, so a heads-up that this episode does touch on mental health struggles. Donna shared her personal story of going from what looked like a successful, 'together' life to a sudden, overwhelming mental health crisis that nearly took her life. What’s wild is how fast it all happened... from a work conflict to suicidal thoughts in the span of just over a week. She talked about the shame, the silence, and the pressures that built up. But also, how sh...

Jun 04, 202556 minEp. 915

Blood, Sweat, and Olympic Glory | Caitlin Parker - 914

This one was a banger!! I sat down with a new boxing bestie, Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Parker, and we got into all the good stuff. From her humble start as a shy kiddo in Taekwondo to breaking barriers in boxing and becoming the first Aussie woman to medal in the sport at the Olympics. Caity is real, hilarious, and totally open about the grind, the pressure, the heartbreak, and the highs that come with elite-level sport. She pulls no punches about making weight, bouncing back from Tokyo, f...

Jun 01, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 914

Meaning, Misery & The Messy Middle | Bobby Cappuccio - 913

What starts as a blurry camera and a backwards 'ON AIR' sign (this stuff comes with the territory when working with the great man) quickly tumbles into the kind of deeply human, wildly philosophical rollercoaster that only Bobby Cappuccio can deliver. In this episode, we revisit Man’s Search for Meaning (a book that's shaped us both along the way) and unravel how context, timing, and perspective can change everything. We dive into the evolution of self-help (and how it often misses the mark), th...

May 28, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 913

The Mountains Called | Kerryn Vaughan - 912

My mate Kerryn Vaughan is back and fresh off a soul-stirring trip to Nepal, and wow, strap in because this convo goes everywhere. From being swept off her feet by the energy of the Himalayas to raw moments of anger and conflict that cracked her heart wide open. Kerryn shares the wild beauty of community homestays, being guided by Buddhist artists, sunrise blessings from solo monks, and the kind of encounters that shift your view of the world forever. But it's not all serene mountain tops and man...

May 25, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 912

Strength Ain't Built in Calm Waters | Tammy Van Wisse - 911

Well, strap in, team. Because this one’s an epic! Tammy van Wisse is not your average swimmer... unless your average swimmer has clocked over 65,000km in the water, swum the Bass Strait (yep, the ONLY human ever to do it), broken records in honour of childhood heroes, and oh yeah… has a day named after her in New Jersey. No biggie. But this chat wasn’t just about world records and wild ocean swims. We dove deep into the heart of endurance and what drives someone to keep going when every cell in ...

May 21, 202559 minEp. 911

More Than Just Footy | Simon Madden - 910

This one was a bloody ripper. I sat down with the legendary Essendon ruckman, Simon Madden - business coach, speaker, and all-round top bloke, and as expected, we covered a hell of a lot more than just footy. We talked about aging without getting old, the art of staying relevant, and what it means to still be growing, pushing, and learning well into your sixties. We shared stories on failure, grit, and the sneaky little power of the word ' yet' . We unpacked identity, purpose after retirement, a...

May 18, 202557 minEp. 910

For Simon, For the Ones Still Standing | Tracie Lund - 909

Well… this one punched me right in the heart. And honestly? It still hasn’t let go. Tracie Lund is someone I’ve crossed paths with before. She's nothing short of a powerhouse in her community, someone who speaks up, shows up, and gets sh*t done. But nothing could have prepared me for the conversation we had this time around. Just over one week after we recorded this episode and before bringing this to air, Tracie’s husband Simon passed away. Simon had dedicated 26 years to serving on the front l...

May 14, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 909

What IS Courage? (Like Actually) | Professor Cynthia Pury - 908

What IS courage? I’ve been getting increasingly curious... mainly because I talk about it a LOT. I talk about how, when I reflect on ‘young Tiff,’ she thought she was courageous for doing the things that scared other people (while artfully dodging the stuff that really scared her ). Solid little facade, really. I talk about how the world seems to throw being fearless and being courageous into the same bucket, when really, they’re just second cousins who rarely show up at the same family function...

May 11, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 908

Betrayed by Australia’s Greatest Conman | Tracy Hall - 907

Geez, I thought I'd met some bad eggs in the online dating world... Tracy Hall's experience sure takes the cake though. In 2016 she met Max Tavita online and for the next 18 months they built a seemingly solid relationship with great plans for the future. Until... she woke up one morning to a Crime Stoppers video of him being arrested. Turns out, Max Tavita wasn’t Max Tavita at all. His real name was Hamish McLaren (or Hamish Watson, or Hamish Maxwell pending which day you spoke to him) and he w...

May 07, 202549 minEp. 907

Gangs, Grief, Heroin & Hope - Tim Haigh - 906

I sat down with Tim Haigh and walked through a life most people couldn’t even stomach watching in a movie. Born into violence, raised in poverty, consumed by addiction, and locked up by 17. Tim didn’t just survive the system, he walked straight through the fire and came out the other side swinging. From gangs to grief, heroin to hope, Tim’s story is gritty, raw, and sobering... literally and metaphorically. It’s about the cost of belonging, the hunger for identity, and the power of owning your o...

May 04, 202559 minEp. 906

Sneaky Stress Signals: The Subtle Art of Falling Apart | Dr. Cam McDonald - 905

Dr. Cam McDonald is back in the hot seat and we’re rummaging around in his brilliant PH360 Precision Health brain and talking about those sneaky, silent stressors that pile up in the background of our lives and bodies without us even realising. As we know different environments and different stuff affects different people. Dr. Cam is sharing some gold on why stress isn’t just about work, deadlines or a screaming toddler. Sometimes it’s the bloody cold air, the clutter in your lounge room, the wr...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 905

Growing From the Hard Stuff | Richard Tedeschi - 904

Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Richard Tedeschi, he's the bloke who literally coined the term post-traumatic growth, and ya'll know that's a massive part of what this show is all about! We’re pulling apart what resilience really means (and what it definitely doesn’t), why the ‘just do more hard things’ mantra can actually miss the point, and how sometimes what looks like strength is just unprocessed survival mode. We talk about why real growth usually kicks off when life punches you square in ...

Apr 27, 202551 minEp. 904

Fence Sitters | Harps & Tiff - 903

Well, this was one of those chats that takes a wild ride... from blind boxing bouts to the blind spots in how we see ourselves and others. We talk about the power of presence, the problem with performative self-help, what real resilience actually is, and why so many of us wait for a crisis to start living with purpose. We go deep on all things from burnout to boundaries, and why sitting on the fence is underrated, and the importance of actually having hard conversations instead of just venting t...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 903

Misfit. Survivor. Leader. | Dima Ghawi - 902

What happens when the stories we’re raised on become the shackles we need to break? Today's guest, Dima Ghawi was born in Turkey, raised in Jordan, and is now living in the US... Her journey is one of defiance, resilience, and rebirth. From escaping an abusive marriage to shattering generational expectations (and quite literally, the metaphorical vase she was taught to be), Dima shares how she found freedom, purpose, and identity on the other side of survival. We talked about the silent weight o...

Apr 20, 202544 minEp. 902

The Flick on the Ear we All Need | Mark LeBusque - 901

I’ve been doing a lot of shifting lately. Structuring my time differently. Saying no to things that used to get a default yes. Creating space not just in my calendar, but in my head and heart for things that actually matter to me. In this episode, I sat down with my mate Mark LeBusque and we spoke about all of it. The constant recalibration. The resistance to slowing down. The trap of chasing what we think success should look like. The way we celebrate wins but never interrogate them. We talked ...

Apr 18, 202547 minEp. 901

You Can't Burn Spirit: A Father's Horrific Act of Revenge | Spencer Connelly - 900

Imagine this… You’re five years old, and the world is at your feet. You’re in the car with your eight-year-old bro, just picked up from childcare by your dad. But your dad has a plan. That plan involves two gas cylinders he’d strategically placed in the back seat earlier that day… and a cigarette. A horrific act of revenge. A father prepared to kill his two sons (and himself) to spite their mother. Not just to rob her of custody, but to take her children from her entirely. Spencer Connelly doesn...

Apr 13, 202553 minEp. 900

Girls Making History | Tara Morrison - 899

This ep I’m hanging out with 21-year-old pocket rocket and Aussie road racing prodigy Tara Morrison... and let me tell you, she ain't just riding motorcycles, she’s rewriting the books. Tara's the only female racer in all three national ASBK (Australian Super Bike Championship) classes, taking on the boys and carving up the track like an absolute legend. From her first time knee-down in her mum’s leathers to breaking records (and bones), this girl's grit is next level. We chat about the sheer ph...

Apr 09, 202558 minEp. 899

The Evolutionary Tug-of-War: Today’s World, Yesterday’s Psychological Software | Bill von Hippel - 898

Evolutionary psychologist Bill von Hippel joins me in this ep to pull back the curtain on how our minds got wired, why our ancient instincts still run the show in today's modern world, and what that means for connection, courage, happiness, and that frustrating tug-of-war between who we are and who we think we should be. We talk about what resilience really is (and what it isn’t), how our desire to 'stand out' often leaves us disconnected, and the tricky balance between autonomy and belonging. I...

Apr 06, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 898
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