Facilitating more than forty thousand personal training sessions (my team completed over a million more) and working at the coal-face of fitness, exercise-programming, professional sport, and elite conditioning for decades, has given me a pretty good understanding of how to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to optimising your time, energy, resources and genetics, in relation to your exercise goals and needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 06, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1457
This casual chat with Tiff turned out to be quite personally revealing for both of us, given some of the private revelations on such a public platform. We both spoke about our individual predisposition(s) to be somewhat obsessive, addictive and periodically irrational (over the years). We also talked about some of the more curious things we've each done (and hidden from people), the idea of hitting the pause button on our day-to-day life for a period of time (a month or more), the ego of thinkin...
Mar 05, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1456
This casual chat with Tiff turned out to be quite personally revealing for both of us, given some of the private revelations on such a public platform. We both spoke about our individual predisposition(s) to be somewhat obsessive, addictive and periodically irrational (over the years). We also talked about some of the more curious things we've each done (and hidden from people), the idea of hitting the pause button on our day-to-day life for a period of time (a month or more), the ego of thinkin...
Mar 04, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1455
Sometimes people ask for my advice and when I give it to them, they get their metaphoric nose out of joint because they don't actually want my advice; they want my endorsement. My approval. They want me to make them feel good about the thing they've already done or the thing they're going to do. Yep, giving advice can be a psychological, sociological, and emotional minefield and in this freestyle solo episode, I share my thoughts about the 'if, when, how, why and why not' of giving advice. Enjoy...
Mar 03, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1454
Bec Brideson is a published author, business strategy consultant, Fintech Founder and keynote speaker. In this episode, we chat about the excitement, potential and terror of Al in business and life, Bec's role in bringing awareness to the idea of marketing to women (surprisingly, it's a relatively recent occurrence), the incredible evolution of marketing, branding and media over the last few decades, the branding and development of the AFLW as a commercial entity and consumer product, a crazy co...
Mar 02, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1453
David Gillespie is a polymath. That is, he knows a lot about a lot. He has a voracious appetite for learning and a few years ago, when all of his six kids(!) were in school, he did a deep dive into the educational system in Australia, in an effort to gainer a clearer understanding of how it all worked, or in some instances, didn't work. Among other things, one of the outcomes of his investigation is the amazing charity he set up (with the help of many incredible teachers); freeschool.org.au. It ...
Mar 01, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1452
Half a lifetime ago (for him), Tommy Jackett stumbled into my reality as a peculiarly curious, enthusiastic and passionate kid wanting to hang out with, and learn from, yours truly. Kind of weird for a teenager to be obsessed with personal development and my unique style of.. er.. teaching but nonetheless, he was. We’ve been connected ever since and now at the geriatric age of 35, he’s a dad of two, husband of one, successful businessman, gifted creative and not unlike me, something of a man-chi...
Feb 29, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1451
Yes, I realise how horrible the grammar is in that title; I don't care. Surprising, I know. Shannah Kennedy and Collen Callander have just released a new book called ‘Elevate: Unlock Your Extraordinary Potential’ and apart from the great discussion we had about their book, work and philosophy, what I loved about these ladies is that, at a time when some people are starting to slow down and wind down (in their fifties), these two powerhouses are building new businesses products and programs, brea...
Feb 28, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1450
To say Justin Herald is a little anti-establishment and original, is like saying the ocean can get a bit wet. At the age of 25 with only $50 to his name, Justin set about changing the course of his life. He created Attitude Inc, a clothing brand that became an International licensing success turning over in excess of thirty million dollars per year. He was named the International Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded the Future Leaders Award, recognising him as one of the 50 most influential leaders...
Feb 27, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1449
16 year-old Stephen Bird thought that school was getting in the way of his sport, so he left. Thirteen years later, he started his academic journey and now Professor Stephen Bird has spent decades working with all kinds of athletes, teams and organisations exploring what makes them work and more importantly, what will make them work better. This was a fun chat but to be honest, I kind of felt like I was talking to me (lol). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1448
The hijacking of our minds is a silent epidemic. In the digital age, the concept of mind hijacking has transcended the boundaries of science fiction, becoming a palpable reality that affects billions of individuals around the globe. This phenomenon isn't always orchestrated by malevolent forces in a dark room but it is a consequence of the intricate interplay between technology, psychology, and the insatiable appetite of the modern economy for our attention, our data and of course, our money. So...
Feb 25, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1447
Well, this could be my last show. To say that this chat with Patrick got a little loose, is an understatement. If NOVA (our podcast partner) call first thing Monday morning, I definitely won't be answering that. I personally found it funny but then I have issues, so listener discretion is advised. If you're easily offended, see you next time. Apart from handjobs and Patrick’s rough hands (you were warned), we spoke about tech illiteracy (me), sending dead you (well, your ashes) to the moon, why ...
Feb 24, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1446
For forty-two years live been riding motorbikes on the road. And for forty-two years, my mum has pretended that I don't. We don't talk about it. Ever. I think she's still hoping it's a phase. Bless her maternal little socks. Motorbikes give her anxiety and me, joy. Stimulus, response. Mary, Craig. Other than the potential psychological consequences of motorbikes, in this episode of TYP, Dr. Jodi and I talk about the healing power of medical professionals who make us feel safe, calm and optimisti...
Feb 23, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1445
Jacqui Louder and I have been friends for twenty years, did radio together for ten of those and have both been working in similar spaces (sport, high-performance, psychology, health) for all of our adult lives. It was great to catch up and talk about life after a successful outcome (she’s the Psychologist for Collingwood FC and Melbourne Storm), hitting the reset button, competence vs. confidence, cognitive entrenchment (it’s a thing), things they don’t teach you at Uni, positional power and per...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1444
Over the years, there have been so many things that I thought I needed, but actually didn't. Things I thought I needed to do, or be, or have. And not only did I not need them but some of the things I believed I needed, were actually anchors and barriers to my growth, resilience, development and ultimately, my success. In many cases, my beliefs about what I needed (to survive and thrive) were objectively wrong. I started out this solo episode thinking I'd talk for thirty (or so) minutes and ended...
Feb 21, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1443
Over the years, there have been so many things that I thought I needed, but actually didn't. Things I thought I needed to do, or be, or have. And not only did I not need them but some of the things I believed I needed, were actually anchors and barriers to my growth, resilience, development and ultimately, my success. In many cases, my beliefs about what I needed (to survive and thrive) were objectively wrong. I started out this solo episode thinking I'd talk for thirty (or so) minutes and ended...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1442
In this episode, High-Performance Coach, Trainer, Author, owner of ‘The Fit Shop’ and all-round good bloke Brad Cunningham and I discuss building a business when you don’t really know what you’re doing, understanding customers and clients and meeting their needs, the pros and cons of fitness trackers, creating lasting physical change, who makes the best Trainers and why, the proliferation of fitness businesses (are there too many?), creating a culture that people want to be in, shiny ball syndro...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1441
Nikki Morrison and I are peas in a pod. Kind of. Okay, I'm a much bigger pea than her but peas, nonetheless. We have both spent much of our lives dealing with body dysmorphia, exercise obsession, disordered eating (me), an eating disorder (her), secret behaviours, control issues (around food and exercise), seeking approval and validation through our appearance, self-esteem issues and self-induced exhaustion from pretending to the world that we (both exercise Scientists, btw) had our sh*t togethe...
Feb 18, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1440
What's 'the best'... diet, lifestyle, exercise program, type of meditation, anxiety treatment, sleep protocol, career, communication style, leadership style, learning style (and so on)? You and I both know that my best job could be your worst job (mostly likely would be). Your optimal diet could make me sick. Your best workout might injure me. The movie that makes you laugh, might make me bored. The drug that alleviates your nerve pain, might make me hallucinate (actually happened to me). The id...
Feb 17, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1439
Bryan Caplan is Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a New York Times Bestselling author. He's written The Myth of the Rational Voter, named "the best political book of the year" by the New York Times, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, The Case Against Education, Open Borders, Labor Econ Versus the World, How Evil Are Politicians?, Don't Be a Feminist; A Letter to My Daughter, Voters As Mad Scientists, and You Will Not Stampede Me. Bryan is a deep-thinker, researcher, status-qu...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1438
Just like my training partner Mark (AKA The Crab), Brandon Griffith had a cardiac arrest (not a heart attack) and died for 17 minutes (the same amount of time as The Crab - weird huh?). Brandon who was a highly trained police officer (member of S.W.A.T.) was at home, stood up from his chair, took a few steps, his heart stopped and he fell forward, putting his head through a wall, dead. Oh and by the way, at the time, he was the ripe old age of.. 26! What happened during those 17 minutes and afte...
Feb 15, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1437
TYP's Head Sh*t Stirrer and Feather Ruffler David Gillespie is back and as always, he doesn't disappoint. We finish off our previous conversation (from his last episode) about the declining state of blokes' swimmers and the impending shortage of potential dads, and then he sheds some light on some fascinating (and alarming) information about a certain group of men who are six-times more likely to get testicular cancer (than their counterparts), just because of their particular diet. Enjoy. See o...
Feb 14, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1436
We all want one, but what is it? Is it the same for all of us? Is it the same for you now versus you ten years ago? Can a person in a great ‘life situation' be having a bad 'life experience'? Is it about what's happening around us or within us? Or maybe both? Can we reach the top of the mountain only to discover that we climbed the wrong mountain? Can we design and create our own good life? Can we have a good life in a less-than-ideal situation? This episode, is me thinking out loud about someth...
Feb 13, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1435
According to Integrative Doctor Michelle Woolhouse, sometimes we are our own worst enemy. I know I can be somewhat 'self-critical' (to say the least) and to be totally honest, part of me feels like I need to treat myself somewhat harshly to get the best out of me. Clearly, I have some deep-seated, alpha-male bullsh*t that needs to be dealt with (lol). Anyway, apart from my numerous issues, the Good Doc and I chat about the intersection of East and West in Integrative Medicine, how our thinking a...
Feb 12, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1434
If you don't take control of your life, it will take control of you and you probably won't like the outcome. But you know this already. This is not news. So, what's stopping you? Your life is always telling you something. Always sending you messages. Informing you. Whispering. Screaming. About how you're living. What you're doing and not doing. What's great and what's crap. What's working and what's not. What's healthy and what's toxic. What's productive and what's destructive. Don't be a passen...
Feb 11, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1433
The reason for this curious title is apparent early in the conversation. In this episode, Patrick and I talk about the ever evolving technological landscape, my strange habit of saying ‘please and thank you' to ChatGPT (in the hope that, in the robot uprising they will remember my courtesy), the new wildly expense Apple Vision Pro googles, the radio work Patrick has been doing to provide sporting commentary for people with vision impairment, my impending Tai Chi lessons (with Patrick the Tai Chi...
Feb 10, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1142
Being scared is an unavoidable part of being human. Of course we don't love it but perhaps choosing to do things certain things that scare us (not all) is a good idea? An opportunity for growth, learning, skill-development, resilience and understanding? An opportunity to build our courage muscles? Maybe some of the things we're scared of, need to be embraced, not avoided? I'm of the opinion that the right amount (and type) of 'scared' can change our lives (and us) for the better. See omnystudio....
Feb 09, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1431
In this somewhat unique episode, Food Scientist, Nutritionist and TYP regular Matty Lansdown and I discuss the recent Netflix series titled 'You Are What You Eat', which extols the virtues of a plant-based diet. In a time when people can get a little hysterical (on all sides) about how to eat, exercise, vote, live (etc.), it can be tough to have an objective and reasonable conversation about a topic that can divide, confuse and even incite hate speech. BTW, one of my best friends (Patrick, who f...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1430
Let's be honest.. life's not fair, it doesn't care about your feelings, bad things happen to good people, good things happen to bad people (WTF?), hard work doesn't always pay off and in general terms... sh*t happens. And in the middle of the unfairness, the mayhem and the discomfort (and also., the good, joyful and beautiful), you and I need to do what we can, where we are, with what we've got to work with. Well, Mark Berridge has been navigating the mess and mayhem in a very specific way for t...
Feb 07, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1429
Luke Darcy is a former AFL champion, TV presenter, sports commentator, entrepreneur, father of 4 and husband to the lovely Rebecca (who was a brilliant PT in one of my gyms). Luke and I went far and wide in this catch-up; talking about life after professional sport, some funny moments as an inept (and reluctant) tennis commentator, how he trained himself to commentate on the footy as a kid, the stress of watching his 209cm son (Sam) playing in the AFL, building a retreat in Bali, becoming a busi...
Feb 06, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1428
