Episodes
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Dean Gladstone is a breathwork instructor, an ice bath coach and a yogi - on a mission to help people manage stress to enhance their health and performance.
Dean’s health journey began after he was in a life-changing accident in Bali, which led him to explore breathwork and ice baths as powerful tools for resilience, healing and wellbeing.
Today, he shares insights on how breath influences the nervous system and the benefits of ice baths (if you’ve never taken an ice bath, this is the episode for you!).
Dean also discusses the essential pillars of health - nutrition, exercise, and sleep - and the benefits of maximising them to live your best quality life.
You might also recognise Dean from the iconic show - Bondi Rescue, having spent over 2 decades saving people on Bondi Beach. We touch on the mental resilience required to work in such a high intensity job and how he managed stress when it all became too much.
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Today I chat with Maciek, the owner of Revive Australia. He’s also my massage therapist!
With over two decades of experience working on people’s body’s, Maciek brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. He’s worked with everyone from elite athletes to calm yogis, stressed office workers, and fitness champions like Lauren Simpson.
Every session with Maciek I walk out having learnt so much about anatomy, but I could also tell he also had an incredible life story to share. Today, we dive into his personal journey growing up in communist Poland, meeting his now wife Kasia and their journey moving to Australia and building their business.
We discuss how an act of kindness - being leant money from a friend to buy a massage bed and a phone - kickstarted his career in massage therapy. Maciek shares his insights to healthy, long lasting relationship - one that will withstand any challenge and be fortified during times of grief and loss. We also touch on Maciek and Kasia’s 5-year long, 15 round journey of IVF.
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Dr Anthea Todd is here to simplify the ever-confusing landscape that is… WOMEN’S HEALTH.
With a background in chiropractic, dual Masters in women's health medicine and reproductive medicine, and expertise in functional neurology, functional medicine, cardiometabolic health, gastrointestinal health, immuno-hormonal health, bioenergetics, and neuro-emotional technique. She's reshaping women's health and has founded Female Fundamentals to do so, having recently released her first book ‘What is my body telling me?’
Anthea’s goal is to empower women and professionals to see their bodies as the solution, not the problem; emphasising that the solutions are always within. She also sometimes gives health advice from the comfort of her skateboard.
Today we chat about how to truly listen to what your body is telling you. We chat about the times in Anthea’s life when she hasn’t been connected to her body and uncover the power of finding tools to support your own health - in ways that last for life.
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Tobi Pearce is best known for co-founding a business with his ex-partner Kayla Itsines with the goal of empowering people to achieve their best health. What started as backyard fitness classes run by Kayla soon became the meteoric success known as SWEAT, a global fitness app with tailored health and fitness programs for users worldwide. It garnered the support of over 30 MILLION subscribers (that’s more people than the entire population of Australia) and was acquired in 2021 for a reported $400 million.
Since then, Tobi’s gone on to create and nurture over 15 other businesses, coaching, mentoring and investing in other founders along the way. He is someone who embodies drive, a commitment to learning and a dedication to better himself and the lives of those around him. I forgot to mention, he also finds time to practise Brazilian jiu jitsu and has been training in classical piano since the age of 4!
Today we discuss business learnings, personal learnings and the intersection of both - and why mastery is the only worthy goal.
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Today we have a solo episode on all things body image.
Like many, I've spent a good part of my life fighting to love and accept my body. Now, standing in a place of total respect and gratitude for this incredibly resilient body - I think it's important to reflect on the journey and the tools that have helped me along the way.
In this episode, we discuss the power of social media, which warps our understanding of 'normal' and realistic bodies, plus ways to be more aware of marketing strategies designed to make us feel dissatisfied in our bodies.
Like anything, navigating this is a lifelong journey! It's something I have to practice everyday.
Let's explore it together.
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Today, I chat to Dom Elissa, a model and wellness advocate. Dom is an absolute ray of sunshine and positivity, but it hasn't always been easy.
Dom entered the industry at the age of 15 and has truly seen it all. Today she shares the challenges of staying mentally and physically well in such an image-based industry and the difficulty in developing a healthy body image. Dom opens up about her journey with insomnia and the challenges she navigated with sleeping pills, alcohol and disordered eating.
We discuss tools for women’s health and wellness, supporting hormonal health and learning to truly nourish and care for your body, for life.
Dom reflects on the power of gratitude, a habit that has changed her life and the secret to transforming her disordered relationship with food.
This one is packed with tangible advice!
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Today we have a solo episode on all things HABITS.
Everywhere we look, people are preaching about the power of their daily habits...
What's often forgotten is that the habits themselves aren't the key to change. What actually matters is that you're ready to step into your power and embrace change (whilst sticking to the habits). This is what leads to lasting transformation.
In this episode, we discuss the habits that have changed my life and the routines I have in place to show up as my best each and every day.
Like anything, navigating this is a lifelong journey! It's something I am committed to getting better at everyday.
Let's explore it together.
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Bowel Cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in people aged 25-50 years old in Australia.
Being diagnosed as terminally ill at 3 months postpartum was not part of Kellie Finalyson's life plan.
Growing up as healthy and happy, Kellie notes that cancer symptoms might have existed for 5 years prior to her diagnosis, but were often passed off as "just part of being a woman."
Kellie had just welcomed her first child with her husband, Port Adelaide AFL player, Jeremy Finlayson. It was a time when she should have been enjoying the baby bubble and making special memories. Instead, she was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, told to stop breastfeeding immediately and forced to fight for her life.
Today we discuss Kellie’s journey to being diagnosed including a colonoscopy that was cancelled 18 months prior.
She shares what it was like navigating her first year of motherhood whilst receiving chemotherapy at the same time, plus what it means to ‘trust your gut’ and the symptoms of bowel cancer that everyone should be aware of.
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Mark James is a creative and ex-corporate fashion designer living in New York City with his dog, Nichiyōbi.
Mark grew up in small-town Buffalo and has experienced his fair share of challenges in life - today we chat about family, trauma, relationships and love. We also speak about breaking free of your past, going to therapy and processing the grief of losing a child.
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Alicia Portelli is an indoor cycle coach, mum and performer.
Her dream was to be a professional entertainer, training as a singer, dancer and actor- but this dream was left behind as she battled an eating disorder throughout her teenage years, which led her to turn to drugs and alcohol. 13 years later, after a divorce and a decade spent working in retail Alicia reclaimed her dream, embracing a total career change and becoming an indoor cycle coach - what she calls “her stage”.
After this episode you need to head to Instagram and see videos of Alicia instructing - you will understand that she was completely born for this! I love stories that showcase how despite our challenges, and the twists and turns life leads us on, we can always find our way back to ourselves.
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This is Part 2 of my Solo Chat on Alcohol.
I always struggled with binge drinking, often brushing it off as just part of the Australian culture that normalises heavy drinking throughout your teen years and into your early twenties.
After hitting many breaking points, I realised that perhaps my relationship to alcohol wasn't one that was so 'normal'. I decided to confront my relationship with alcohol and so began a journey of sobriety - now entering into my 3rd year!
Today is honest, vulnerable and a true insight to what it has been like navigating life and social interactions without alcohol. One of the best decisions I have ever made to reclaim my mental and physical health, my identity and my life.
If you're new on the journey, just take one day at a time. It's always worth it.
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This is Part 1 of my Solo Chat on Alcohol.
I always struggled with binge drinking, often brushing it off as just part of the Australian culture that normalises heavy drinking throughout your teen years and into your early twenties.
After hitting many breaking points, I realised that perhaps my relationship to alcohol wasn't one that was so 'normal'. I decided to confront my relationship with alcohol and so began a journey of sobriety - now entering into my 3rd year!
Today is honest, vulnerable and a true insight to what it has been like navigating life and social interactions without alcohol. One of the best decisions I have ever made to reclaim my mental and physical health, my identity and my life.
If you're new on the journey, just take one day at a time. It's always worth it.
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Today we have a solo episode on all things spirituality and manifesting.
I've spent a good part of the last 15 years exploring different principals, ideas, belief systems and methods to discover which of them feel right for me. I'm not religious, but I am a deeply faithful person, and my experiences though life so far have solidified that for me.
Like anything, exploring this is a lifelong journey - but I now understand the untapped power of our thoughts and intentions to create a life you dream of. It's something I practice everyday.
Let's explore it together.
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Today I chat to Art Simone, one of Australia’s most celebrated Drag Queens who you may recognise from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.
Through creativity and humour and sheer talent, Art Simone has claimed her position at the forefront of the Aussie entertainment industry. Breaking down stereotypes, celebrating differences and tirelessly promoting social inclusion, Art has helped move drag from margin to mainstream and she's just getting started.
Today we chat about Art’s journey from performing in a small country town to performing on a worldwide stage, plus their work championing visibility and representation for the queer community. If you’ve never spent time with a drag queen - I encourage you to listen to this episode with an open heart and open mind, understanding what goes on behind all the glitter and glam.
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TW: This episode discusses themes of child sexual assault. Please utilise the resources below, or skip this episode if you're affected by these themes.
Mark Wales is a former SAS commander, entrepreneur, speaker and two-time author. You may recognise him from two seasons of Australian Survivor (where he was crowned Sole Survivor) as well as a recent debut in Mad Max Furiosa.
Talk about a resume!
Mark has experienced firsthand the interconnectedness of life and death, yet his journey goes far beyond the battlefield.
Today we discuss his upbringing in Western Australia, what it was like on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as his resilience in bringing a child sexual assault offender to justice. We also chat about earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, living in New York and his recent debut fiction novel 'Outrider'. Thank you Mark, for sharing your story.
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Resources:
1800 RESPECT: Provides confidential sexual assault and family and domestic violence counselling via phone and webchat. Call 1800 737 732. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lifeline: Contact Lifeline for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia.
Beyond Blue: If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes.
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Gary Jubelin is a household name, iconic Australian homicide detective and now - journalist and host of the Australia's top-ranking crime podcast 'I Catch Killers.'
Gary’s journey began in the 1980s with the NSW Police Force, where he quickly rose through the ranks. He became renowned for his relentless pursuit of justice, notably the Bowraville murders case, which spanned over two decades and publicly showcased Gary’s unwavering commitment to the families of three indigenous children.
In Gary's words "All of the greatest detectives I have ever known, bar none... have incredible empathy."
Gary was assigned the case of William Tyrell - a case that became so widely followed and one that still remains open.
Today, we dive deeper into the cases he tirelessly dedicated his life to pursuing, as well as his controversial departure from the NSW Police Force.
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Dr. Lotte is a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor, Psychic Medium, Ancestral Healer, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host. Let that sink in!
As a sales manager in the biotech industry and someone who "didn’t believe in the afterlife" Dr Lotte’s life was flipped upside down when she had two near-death experiences within two years. As a result of these experiences, she became clairvoyant.
It was then at the age of 54, she left her job as a sales manager to attend medical school.
Dr Lotte now works as a physician in her clinic and as a spiritual healer and educator outside her practice. She specialises in integrative medicine utilising her training in Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Pharmaceuticals.
I'm a very spiritual person who loves blending Eastern and Western healing modalities so this life chat was right up my alley!
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Michael Theo instantly captured the hearts & minds of audiences across the globe on Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ with his impeccable style, unintentionally hilarious one-liners, and warm, loving personality.
Whilst Michael is well-known for his ABC and Netflix Series, Michael is so much more than his TV persona - in fact, he is now the host of his own podcast, Mr A+ and is pursuing a career in speaking and acting (his latest show Austin' has recently premiered on ABC!).
Michael is a passionate animal activist, nature lover and railway enthusiast. He strongly believes it’s our differences that make us special.
In this life chat, we discuss society’s expectations of career, the importance healthy relationships, travel, dreams and how to live a fulfilling life! Michael is still on the search for love (he’d really like to meet a British lady, if we have any listening).
This is the second time I’ve been able to sit down and chat with Michael, I was lucky enough to to be a guest on his podcast - Mr A+, which you can find here.
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Drew Harrisberg is an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, diabetes educator, and "a happy and healthy guy thriving with Type 1 diabetes."
Drew was diagnosed with diabetes at 22 which became the catalyst for an exploration into dietary approaches and physical lifestyle changes to manage his condition.
Through his programs, retreats & education, he provides a plethora of resources around fitness, health, lifestyle and wellbeing (which we certainly get stuck into today).
We also dive deep into Drew’s belief systems, the dreams of a younger self, creative pursuits, the importance of loving relationships, society’s view on aging and more.
You can connect with Drew here
Explore his training programs here
Find his Diabetes Education here
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Almost every Australian will remember the 15th December 2014. You may recall seeing photos of Louisa Hope being stretchered away from the scene of the Lindt Cafe Siege across from 7 News studios.
Despite her lengthy recovery (three months in hospital with multiple surgeries for gunshot wounds), Louisa remains a hopeful human.
Today, we discuss Louisa's upbringing and her exploration of faith, hope and religion. We recap the Sydney Siege in detail and explore the power of community in healing trauma.
Thank you Louisa, for sharing your story.
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