For many people who didn't grow up with tech, the unavoidable and ever-increasing integration of Al, online everything, cashless transactions and virtual worlds is a great source of confusion, discomfort and anxiety. My eighty-five-year-old parents feel like they're living on Mars and the world is becoming alien to them. The idea of not being able …

There are so many people doing a job they hate, living a lifestyle that’s destructive, eating food that’s making them sick, making choices that are a form of self-sabotage, killing themselves slowly with destructive habits and behaviours and in many cases, waiting for the mystical, magical ‘right time’ to turn their lives around. If you and I don’t…

I often wonder who and how I would be if I (me.. the same bloke, same brain, same genetics, same personality, same innate potential) grew up in a different environment and culture, having different experiences, surrounded by different people and with different influences, education and programming. This episode is a conversation about that idea. Se…

Chatting with Matt Formston, you'd think that his blindness has, in some ways, been a blessing. A platform to learning and growing, to pushing back, to challenging the status quo, to high-performance, to understanding human potential and possibilities, to creating opportunities, to step up when most would give up and perhaps most importantly, to in…

Tammy Van Wisse is one of Australia's greatest ever marathon swimmers and endurance athletes, having swum the Murray River (2,438 kms) in a record 106 days without a single day off, the treacherous Bass Strait (97.4kms), the English Channel (multiple times), the freezing cold Loch Ness (40kms) in a record time of 9 hours and 6 minutes, Cook Strait …

Tammy Van Wisse is one of Australia's greatest ever marathon swimmers and endurance athletes, having swum the Murray River (2,438 kms) in a record 106 days without a single day off, the treacherous Bass Strait (97.4kms), the English Channel (multiple times), the freezing cold Loch Ness (40kms) in a record time of 9 hours and 6 minutes, Cook Strait …

Dr. Bill Sullivan, TYP regular and author of 'Please to Meet Me' is back and this time we discuss 'discordant twins’ and why having the same genes doesn't always equate to 'identical people'. We also talk about Joe Biden stepping down, why (some) low-income people are among the happiest in, the world, the numerous variables which influence how our …

When I was an eighteen-year-old Gym Instructor, I would never have imagined the multitude of twists and turns that my forty-two-year career (so far) would take. Especially considering the fact that Personal Trainers, Podcasters and High-Performance Coaches weren't even ‘invented' back then. Even Corporate Speakers and Exercise Scientists were few a…

We make thousands of decisions every day and while most of them are incidental and kind-of autopilot (hitting the brakes as we approach the lights), some of them are significant and intentional (choosing to help a stranger in distress) and some of them are potentially life-changing (giving up booze). There's definitely a correlation between our dec…

Apart from being one of my Mates, Francis Leach is a highly-regarded Australian radio announcer, sports editor and journalist, who also happens to be a deep-thinking, philosophical polymath (has a broad knowledge) and I love chatting with him. As we're at a stage of our lives where we both have elderly parents, we decided to talk about some of the …

What does it mean to 'live in alignment'? What are the (alleged) benefits? And how do we do it? While it kind-of sounds like a cheesy self-help cliché, I think there's something to it, if we operationalise it (do something with it) in an intelligent and thoughtful way. In this very freestyle episode, Tiff and I talk about the psychological, emotion…

I’m in Sydney today wearing my corporate speaker hat, so with the Olympics a moment away, today I thought we’d revisit a chat I had with one of Australia’s best Sports Journalists (and my favourite), Mark Beretta. Enjoy. Mark Beretta OAM is an Australian journalist, best known as a sports reporter on Seven Network program Sunrise. This was a fun ep…

There’s what you’re actually capable of doing, creating, learning and becoming, and then there’s the story of what you should and shouldn’t be doing “at your age”. One is an ocean of possibilities and one, a self-created prison. I’m of the belief most people ‘get old’ before they need to. This is conversation about potential and possibilities at an…

In this episode, Gillespo and I realise that we may be workaholics, although l'm not exactly sure how one 'qualifies' for a such a dubious badge of distinction but if we're not, we're definitely in the neighbourhood. Workaholic adjacent, perhaps. But I guess the good news is that both of us seem to derive great pleasure, fulfilment and satisfaction…

Ironically, changing your body doesn't have as much to do with your body, as you might think. Mostly, because your body doesn't make bad decisions. Or tell lies. Or wait for the magical right time. Or rationalise bad behaviours and outcomes. No, the human body is an amazing biological system that simply responds to (deals with) the choices, behavio…

After decades of searching, Brendan Watkins discovered that his birth parents were a Catholic priest and a nun. To say that his story is fascinating is like saying that the ocean's a bit damp and Antarctica can get chilly. As someone who grew up in a Catholic bubble, this conversation was totally gripping for me. Deception, corruption, denial, path…

Honestly, this chat was mayhem. It's fair to say that Patrick let himself, the team and the entire geek community down with his tardiness, his lack of preparation and his fraudulent behaviour, in trying to take credit for the work of a fifteen-year-old work experience kid. He's now on his first official warning and I may even have to dock his pay. …

It sounds cheesy but it's true that every day is literally an opportunity for you to change something (big or small) about your life; health, relationships, lifestyle, habits, behaviour, decisions, attitude, career and even, your day-to-day operating system. Maybe not in a profound way (at first) but every day you have the opportunity to create mom…

With the Paris Olympics looming large and me being immersed in PhD research, I thought today would be a good opportunity to re-visit a conversation I had with three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, five-time World Championship Gold Medalist and five-time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist, Bronte Campbell. She’s ace. Enjoy See omnystudi…

If l'm statistically 'typical', l've got about twenty years to live. If my life is a one-foot ruler, I'm about three inches from the finish line. And if I'm like the majority, one or two of those inches won't be much fun. Obviously, I'm aiming for more than twenty years and lots more health and fun, but when you're sixty (or any age really), it doe…

I could bang on (as I do) but I'll just say that this was an awesome chat with an amazing Coach, Educator and Scientist, who is truly elite at what he does. *Andrew May is CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a digital consultancy that partners with organisations to create Cultures of Wellbeing. He delivers inspiring presentations and is recognis…

I could bang on (as I do) but I'll just say that this was an awesome chat with an amazing Coach, Educator and Scientist, who is truly elite at what he does. *Andrew May is CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a digital consultancy that partners with organisations to create Cultures of Wellbeing. He delivers inspiring presentations and is recognis…

There's so much more to Breanna May than her world-class teeth but it was a fun part of our conversation and I like it as a title so... you're welcome. Seriously, this was an inspirational and fun chat with a very clever and creative woman, who's on a mission to inspire other women to explore their potential, possibilities and purpose, while sharin…

When should we forgive, who should we forgive and why should we forgive? What are the emotional, psychological and practical pros and cons of forgiving? Or not forgiving? What about people who don't 'deserve' our forgiveness.. you know; the sociopathic c***s? Well, I sat down with forgiveness researcher, author and expert, Dr. Fred Luskin and we ex…

Yep, I know, it sounds like bullsh*t but amazingly, it's true. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just cleared the digital therapeutic EndeavorOTC (AKL-TO1), as an 'over-the-counter treatment' for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) delivered through a video game experience. Good f**king grief. What could go wro…

Tadhg Kennelly (former Sydney Swan) and David Eccles are two great blokes, doing great work supporting other blokes to prioritise their mental and emotional health (for their benefit, and their family), with a very hands-on, practical and personal approach, through the amazing community they've created called ‘WNOW' (When No One is Watching). What …

Mel Tempest is a fitness industry warrior and pioneer, someone who cares deeply about, and fights for, the industry I grew up in, worked in and 'lived in' for four decades. This episode was essentially a catch up between old friends, waxing lyrical about the old and new, the good and bad, the known and unknown of the Australian fitness landscape. D…

Hi Team. I’ve been under the pump this past weekend, so for today’s ep. we’re revisiting one of my all-time top 10 TYP chats, with the incredible Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert who is an Australian academic who was arrested at Tehran’s International Airport in Iran in September of 2018 for a crime that she didn’t commit. In fact, a crime that didn’t actua…

In this episode, Mary Van Lambaart and I discuss the importance of understanding the impact that our immediate environment can have on us, in terms of everything from physical, mental and emotional health, to factors like productivity, efficiency, creativity, focus and energy levels. We also talk about the pros and cons of 'traditional thinking and…

*Anthropomorphise (v.): to attribute human characteristics or behaviour to non-human entities. What do you think about the idea of people building ‘relationships' with Al? Having a non-human ‘friend' where it's possible to have, what seems to be (on an experiential level), a human-like meaningful conversation, connection and exchange, that literall…

Your body is always talking to you. It's always telling you what's ‘working' and what's not, when it comes to sleep, diet, exercise, lifestyle behaviours, stress, relationships and more. It's called biofeedback, and you and I have it at our disposal (whether we choose to pay attention is another issue). I've been learning to operate me for decades.…

I decided to record this podcast called in an attempt to unpack the very real and powerful (but largely unknown and undiscussed) relationship that exists between negative thinking and our body. It's been my experience, observation and research that chronic negative thinking might be (I say 'might') one of the leading (but undetected) drivers of (or…

Apart from playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on the West End and in Australia, Tony in the West Side Story (Australia), Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (West End), being one of the world-renowned 'Ten Tenors', and starring in 'Cats' and 'Beautiful' (Australia) and Hairspray (UK), Josh Piterman is also a podcaster, mediocre dancer and d…

Dr. Bill Sullivan is a world-renowned Scientist, Researcher, Educator and Author who graces us with his vast knowledge and wit on a monthly basis here at TYP, and I couldn't be more grateful. 'Pleased to Meet Me' (subtitle: germs, genes & the curious forces that make us who we are) is the title of his 2020 book and that (among other things) was the…

Today we are revisiting one of my favourite chats with former SAS operative, turned reality TV star, Ollie Ollerton. I loved his insight into human nature and behaviour and his ability to explore the complexities of life (surviving and thriving), in an easy to understand manner. Enjoy. Also, if you heard BetterHelp on the show today, you can get 10…

I'm obsessed with becoming a better writer (both creative and academic) and this conversation was a cheeky chance for me to tap into the mind of, not only a brilliant writer but also, a brilliant teacher of writing. Lucky me. Creating connection, building rapport, telling stories and sharing information through the medium of writing is indeed an ar…

Dr. Marc Cohen is a Medical Doctor, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (PhD.), a Doctor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD.), a University Professor, a world-renowned Researcher and an Integrative Medicine Teacher and Practitioner, who has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and numerous text books. All this has allowed him to practice,…

Sometimes you meet someone and quickly feel a connection and a familiarity that's inexplicable but real, nonetheless. It was like that (for me) with Dr. Rob Bell. Rob is a rock star in the areas of Athletic Performance, Human Potential and more specifically, Mental Toughness. We covered lots of ground in this one, I loved him and you will too. Enjo…

At school, David Gillespie was an academic standout, while I was more of an academic stand-outside-the-principals-office, kind-of student. Not even joking. This was a fun chat where we talked about the significant differences between our teenage reality (in the 70's and 80's) and the reality of teenagers today. We chatted about the myriad of challe…

Well, this was fun. Dr. Sherry and her energy almost make me look unenthusiastic and shy! We had a great time and her ability to communicate the 'science of the brain' in an easy-to-understand manner, is gold. Having said that, she does talk quickly and has a (beautiful) accent, so you might need to lean in and listen carefully at times. Enjoy. **D…

It's been a while since I assumed the Exercise Scientist role but today was the day. Tiff and I unpack some of the most common (and easily rectified) mistakes that people make in the gym (or any training environment, for that matter). We keep it simple, broadly relevant and jargon-free. If you're training consistently but not getting the results yo…

This episode is unlike any I've done. It's an hour(ish) of me discussing the good and bad, painful and beautiful, theological and psychological.. of my religious (and spiritual) journey. It's not for everyone but some may find it interesting. The good news is, I'm not selling anything to anyone, there's no 'call to action', there's no bombshell and…

Our go-to Neuropsychologist Dr. Hannah is back, demystifying, defining and unpacking neurodiversity in all its variations. Over the last decade, our awareness and understanding of the variability of the human brain is something that has greatly expanded and thankfully, continues to evolve. Among other things, we speak about Autism Spectrum Disorder…

Apart from the fact that Patrick is gay and Tiff has massive trust issues with men, they are a match made in heaven. They met each other (in person) for the first time last weekend and both of them (unbeknown to each other) individually told me how much of a crush they have on the other. With that intel on board, you can imagine how much fun I had …

Apart from being a world-class Athlete, Olympic Gold Medallist, Author, Academic Researcher, Naturopath, Corporate Speaker and Super Mum, Dr. Lauren Burns (oh yeh, she also has a PhD), makes a great podcast guest. This time we speak about the upcoming Olympics, the money athletes do and don't get for being awesome, performance anxiety, what Lauren …

Unna and I went to Uni together and both studied Exercise Science. I went on to do what I do and she completed her Master's Degree in Exercise Rehabilitation and went down the clinical path, treating a broad cross-section of people with a broad range of conditions, diseases, injuries and physical challenges. This was a very freestyle conversation a…

Kerryn Vaughan is a funny, compassionate, driven, super smart woman, who’s great at solving high-level problems, while being totally comfortable with f**king up, falling down and getting back up. But perhaps more impressive than all that, is that she's someone who consistently gets sh*t done, has a purpose and vision much bigger than herself and ha…

Over the years, countless people referring to their life situation, experience and/or circumstance, have said to me something like "this wasn't my plan" and more often than not, when I dig a little, I discover that there was no actual plan (strategy, structure, process, accountability, timeline) but rather, an idea of how their life would 'turn out…

Four years ago, my friends Tara and Russell were thinking about developing a new kind 'self-serve' Reformer Pilates business where people could come to their facility and use commercial reformer beds to take classes with a choice of virtual teachers, using amazing technology (screens and audio) with access to hundreds of different programs of varyi…

The fabulous Tommy Jackett was back at TYP central for this chat and he didn’t disappoint. This was a somewhat philosophical and deep conversation, where the old bloke and the young bloke opened the existential door on meaning and purpose, what drives behaviours and outcomes, programming and conditioning and the way that our perspective and world v…