Karen Carah didn’t grow up dreaming of being a world champion. In fact, she didn’t even return to competitive athletics until her 40s. But in just two years, she went from casual jogging at her daughter’s training sessions to winning gold in heptathlon at the World Masters Athletics Championships . In this episode of The Do Landers Podcast , Karen shares how she redefined what’s possible at any age. She talks about the power of mindset, structured training, and gamifying your goals to stay motiv...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode of The Do Landers Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Jeremy Bettle, a pioneer in sports science and high performance. Jeremy has worked with elite teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, and New York City FC, but now he’s on a mission to bring his expertise to everyone through the Vitality Collective . Jeremy shares his journey from the world of professional sports to founding a health and wellness business focused on proactive, preventative care. Learn how his innovative ...
Jan 16, 2025•58 min
In this episode of The Do Landers Podcast , we welcome back Dan Scanlon , better known as "Dan the Metafit Man." In his first appearance, Dan shared insights into health and fitness, but this time, he’s telling his personal story—how he went from working as a garbage collector to becoming a leader in the fitness industry and the driving force behind Metafit Australia and New Zealand . Discover how Dan found fitness at age 40, transitioned from the garbage truck to the gym, and built a career tra...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of The Do Landers, we sit down with Sean Mulhern, co-founder of One Life Adventures, to uncover his inspiring journey from a corporate career in finance to reshaping the travel industry. Sean shares how One Life Adventures goes beyond traditional tourism, offering transformational travel experiences designed to inspire personal growth, foster cultural connection, and encourage sustainability. Learn about the pivotal moments that led Sean to take a leap of faith, the values drivin...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
If you’ve ever questioned your drinking habits, felt like binge drinking was “just part of life,” or wondered how to take back control—this episode is for you. Kath Elliott , founder of The Alcohol Mindset Coach , shares her powerful story of transformation. After years of binge drinking, Kath took a step back and redefined her relationship with alcohol. Her journey wasn’t driven by "rock bottom"—it was about wanting more from life. She now helps others do the same through coaching, workshops, a...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of The Do Landers, we chat with James Smith, the driving force behind Good Beer Week and founder of The Crafty Pint . James has been instrumental in shaping Australia’s craft beer landscape, turning his passion for storytelling and beer into a platform that champions local brewers and fosters community. We delve into James’ journey from journalist to beer industry trailblazer, the origins of Good Beer Week , and how it grew into Melbourne’s premier beer festival. James also share...
Nov 10, 2024•52 min
In this episode of The Do Landers , we dive deep into the life and career of Rachael Lynch, the most-capped female hockey goalkeeper in Australian history and dual Olympian. But Rachael’s story doesn’t end on the hockey pitch. As a registered nurse and passionate mental health advocate, Rachael has dedicated herself to supporting others through her work with R U OK? and beyond. Join us as Rachael shares her journey of navigating the intense pressure of elite sport, overcoming setbacks, and findi...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this enlightening episode, we chat with Nick Gorman, Founder and Principal of Equilibrium at Work, about the critical issue of burnout in today’s workplace. With over 22 years of experience in the financial sector, Nick shares his personal journey through anxiety and depression that inspired him to create a support system for working professionals. We explore strategies for preventing burnout, the importance of mental health awareness, and actionable steps to foster a healthier work environme...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode we dive deep into the transformative journey of Gary Gorrow, a Vedic meditation teacher and wellness advocate. Gary shares his multifaceted path—from his beginnings in Sydney to finding his purpose in the serene landscapes of Byron Bay. We explore his recent adventures in South America, including the profound insights gained from plant medicine and the beauty of different cultures. Gary discusses the essence of consciousness, the impact of modern distractions on our well-being, a...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this candid episode, Nik takes us through his 20-year journey of building and exiting his successful IT business, Rock IT. From starting a "lifestyle business" in his 20s to navigating growth challenges, COVID-19, and cybersecurity, Nik shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. He also opens up about selling two businesses, finding work-life balance, and what's next with his new venture, 4walls. Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the grind ...
Sep 17, 2024•50 min
We're back from our break, breather, hiatus, intermission… whatever you want to call it! In this episode, we dive deep into Blake's journey during this fulfilling chapter of his life and career. From the joy of becoming a grandparent to hitting the peak of his professional achievements, Blake shares how he's living and working in line with his values. We also uncover what he's planning for his career break. Oh, and there’s a bit of singing—just don’t expect Bublé!
Aug 20, 2024•48 min
After a long hiatus, *The Do Landers* podcast is back! In this special re-launch episode, Nik and Blake return to the mic to share what they've been up to during the break. Expect candid conversations about personal growth, new ventures, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Tune in to hear what's next for the podcast and how they're taking *The Do Landers* to new heights. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the show, this episode is your perfect re-entry point....
Aug 20, 2024•8 min
Former Australian rules footballer, Simon Garlick, discusses his transition from playing professional sport to sport administration. Garlick played over 100 games for the Western Bulldogs before becoming the CEO of both the Bulldogs and the Fremantle Football Club. He shares insights into his journey and the lessons he learned along the way.
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 55
In this episode of The Do Landers podcast, we sit down with Warren Hanna, a financial advice practice leader with a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Warren shares his insights on financial health, including the importance of saving early and often, managing debt, and making smart investments. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking for ways to improve your financial health, this episode is packed w...
Apr 06, 2023•36 min
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Adam Fraser, a human performance researcher and consultant who studies how organizations can thrive in the ever-changing and competitive business landscape. With over 10 years of experience delivering more than 1500 presentations to over half a million people, Dr. Fraser shares his insights on performance psychology, productivity improvement, transformational leadership, team engagement, work-life balance, and the development of high-performing cultures. With a...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
Get ready to be inspired and empowered by our latest guest, Jill Curtis, aka the Montreal Fitness Queen. Jill is a former ballerina who has been strength training for almost 40 years and has transformed her own life through exercise. In this episode, she shares her journey and provides valuable insights on how exercise can improve one's quality of life, change the brain and body for the better, and help set and achieve fitness goals. With her inspiring story and expert advice, Jill Curtis is the...
Feb 05, 2023•45 min
Scott Tindal is a leading high-performance nutritionist and developer of the innovative app, FuelIn . Scott is a renowned expert in the field of sports nutrition, with a deep understanding of the role that nutrition plays in athletic performance. He has worked with a wide range of athletes, from amateur to professional, helping them to optimise their nutrition for maximum results. Now, he has taken his knowledge and experience and created FuelIn, an app that will revolutionise the way athletes m...
Jan 25, 2023•25 min
Sam is an expert exercise physiologist with a special focus on helping people over 40 achieve their fitness goals. In this episode, Sam shares valuable insights and tips for staying fit and healthy as we age. Tune in to learn how to maximize your workouts, prevent injuries, and more! Buy Sam’s book – www.ageisanattitude.com.au And website for his gym is: www.MedHP.com.au Got questions or comments about this episode? Shoot the boys an email here howdy@thedolanders.com...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min
Matt Legge joins us on the Health Quest and we talk a lot about gut health... and drinking coffee in the shower. This is an extraordinary episode that includes advice for getting through the festive season without putting on unnecessary weight, plus how the gut affects your brain! Lots to learn and love about this episode, we hope you enjoy :) https://www.instagram.com/phybasport/ https://www.mattlegge.com/ Got Questions? Email us at howdy@thedolanders.com...
Dec 21, 2022•47 min
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned from Dan Scanlonin part 4 of their 6 week check in. Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com or thedolanders.com instagram.com/thedolanders/
Dec 19, 2022•13 min
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned about building relationships with teens from Lael Stone and mindfulness from Chelsea Pottenger in part 3 of their 6 week check in. Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com or thedolanders.com instagram.com/thedolanders/...
Dec 16, 2022•14 min
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned from cardiologist Dr. Subodh Joshi in part 1 of their 6 week check in. Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com or thedolanders.com instagram.com/thedolanders/
Dec 15, 2022•16 min
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned about medicial cannibis from Dr. James Stewart in part 1 of their 6 week check in. Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com or thedolanders.com instagram.com/thedolanders/...
Dec 13, 2022•15 min
Life has thrown a lot of curve balls Lance’s way, from child sporting prodigy who got to the elite level but lived with Mental Illness for over 20 years. He then decided to do something about it by starting Love Me Love You Foundation to help kids build a Lifetime of Wellbeing. Love Me Love You is a Mental Health Foundation, with a mission of communities filled with inclusive and supportive conversations and pathways. Love me Love you aims to foster a positive social change in the Mental Health ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 54
Dan Scanlon only found a gym once he turned 40 (he turned 58 in 2022!) and has dedicated his life to helping others improve their own health. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) plays a role in Dan’s success in the fitness industry but he also believes there’s foundational work in resistance training you should work on as well. In this rapid fire episode you’ll learn how HIIT works and how to do it properly. Most importantly you’ll learn how to build a training schedule to improve your healt...
Nov 23, 2022•35 min
Parenting Educator Lael Stone provides a million nuggets of goodness (in only 30 minutes!!) about building healthy relationships with our kids and teenagers in particular. This is a must listen for parents with kids of all ages about teenage brains, safe places, modelling behaviour and so much more. Find out more about Lael on socials and her website: https://laelstone.com.au/
Nov 16, 2022•31 min
From fast paced high flying corporate 'rise and grind', to new mum then nine weeks later in a psychiatric ward. Faced with a choice to go back to her old life, Chelsea Pottenger chose to learn and grow and change her life for the better. She founded EQ Minds which has a goal to empower people to take care of their own mental health - and have trained over ONE MILLION Australians and given them the tools to look after their mental well being. There's lots to love about this episode and we hope th...
Oct 26, 2022•25 min
We talk to leading Australian Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist Subodh Joshi. Subodh talks about the new methods he's using to monitor the heart and also includes some great to improve your heart health! Subodh completed fellowships in cardiac imaging in Washington DC, Boston and Toronto, and is an expert is Cardiac MRI, CT and Echocardiography. Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist Cardiac MRI (FSCMR) Cardiac CT (FSCCT) Echocardiography (DDU) https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/h...
Oct 20, 2022•20 min
Ryan Shelton is a man in the present moment. Seriously. He's also a renowned Australian TV comedian, writer, producer and now podcaster on The Imperfects! From humble beginnings he made his way into show business with his best friend Hamish Blake and has enjoyed a career spanning both TV, radio and now the internet with The Imperfects. Enjoy! More on Ryan https://linktr.ee/ryan.shelton
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In our first episode of The Do Landers Health Quest, we talk to GP Dr James Stewart who is Australia's leading expert on medicinal cannabis. With a list of high profile patients, including Lauren Jackson and Andrew Johns, Dr James debunks the myths about cannabis and explains how it can be used to treat a wide range of ailments including: Anxiety Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting Chronic pain Depression Migraines Neuropathic pain Committed to excellent patient-centred care, Dr James Stewa...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min
