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We Talk about all things alcohol and drugs. We have interviews with people with personal stories, family members that have had to deal with a loved one's alcohol or drug use, interesting experts in the space along with short tips and tricks to help anyone struggling with addictive patterns. We hold a radio show here in Australia so some episodes maybe cut into pieces to remove advertisements and other episodes are just straight from the podcasting studio. We try to have some fun with a somet ...
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In episode 111, we chat to Antonia Niedermaier, the young climbing sensation from Canyon-Sram. Antonia burst on to the scene this time last year, winning a mountain stage at the Giro at just 20 years of age before winning the U/23 ITT World Title. We learn more about Antonia’s road to the World Tour, her hometown and hobbies, and how ski-mountainee…
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Episode 110 brings us a unique discovery in the world of women’s cycling. Kim (Le Court) Pienaar. Kim, a rider racing for AG Insurance Soudal, is a true hidden gem from Mauritius. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Kim, from her triumph at the Cape Epic to her renaissance in professional road cycling with AG. Her instant succ…
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Have you been sitting on the fence with recovery? Then this episode is for you. Today's show is from Jack's Instagram live with Amanda from Addiction Makes Three. Amanda and Jack Chat about: - Families and addiction - The fallacy of rock bottom - Why the time to act is now - much much more. ______ Are you a functional user looking to change your re…
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Imagine what life would be like on the run from the cops high on meth with no way to escape. In this episode, Paul shares his story of growing up in a broken home, dealing with his mother’s heroin addiction and eventual overdose death, a life of crime, meth addiction and being on the run from police for 2 months There is never a dull moment in Paul…
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In episode 109, I catch up with Arvid de Kleijn, the Dutch sprinter from Tudor Pro Cycling. In the last two years, Arvid has forged himself as one of the top sprinters in the World Tour. We discuss his unconventional journey to the top flight. Arvid explains what makes the likes of Milan, Philipsen, and Merlier a cut above the rest and how importan…
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In this podcast, we sit down with Tahlia Isaac again to chat about Women's Prison and her brand new charity helping women transitioning out of prison. More about Tahlia Tahlia is the founder of SELF, a mother of two boys, and a formerly incarcerated ​criminologist and social justice advocate. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Criminology ​and Cri…
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In episode 108, I catch up with Australia’s track and road star, Kell O‘Brien, from Jayco-AlUla. Kell and I discuss his 2024 classics season and chat about his focus for the Olympics this year in Paris. We also talked about the Giro and the current weather concerns the riders are facing. What is it like to have to ride or race in those icy conditio…
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In episode 107, I catch up with the loveable sprinter Jensen Plowright from Alpecin–Deceuninck. We catch up after a long time between drinks, and the result is very entertaining. We discuss the Giro and whether Caleb Ewan will get back to the top step this month, and Jensen explains the stresses of hectic sprint stages. We chat a bit about tech and…
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In this podcast, we chat with Chloe about her journey from IV drug use to recovery. In this chat, we discuss: - Chloe's addiction recovery story - 12-step programs - Relapse & relapse prevention- Trauma & the nervous system- Much, much more To find out more about Chloe, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe__power/_______________…
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In this episode, we talk to Danny Shannon about his heroin addiction, prison escape attempt, life as an entrepreneur and how he is living a life beyond his wildest dreams. To find out more about Danny, check him out on Instagram: @dan_the_man_46_ ________ We have a brand new online course to help you beat addictive patterns without rehab. Click her…
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In episode 106, I catch up with Jai Hindley, the winner of the 2022 Giro d’Italia. He is also known as the Prince of Perth. Jai and I catch up on what has been happening in his life this year, including his new contract extension with Bora-Hansgrohe. We discuss the major factors Jai considered during the negotiations and the importance of being abl…
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In episode 105, I catch up with Giro stage winner, SBS commentator and my good mate Dave McKenzie to discuss some hot topics ahead of this year’s Giro d’Italia. Macca and I discuss the “dominance vs. entertainment” theme referring to Pogacar’s likely sweep of the Giro GC and speculate about Sam Welsford’s surprising exclusion from the Bora Hansgroh…
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In episode 104, I catch up with the man behind Mark Cavendish’s comeback to success, his coach, Vasilis Anastapolous, AKA “Vasi”. In Cavendish’s own words, Vasilis was the catalyst for Mark Cavendish’s return to success when they were introduced to each other at the beginning of 2021. Vasi and I discuss his training philosophy and what it is like t…
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In episode 103, I chat with the smiling Colombian Esteban Chaves. Esteban shot to fame in 2014 as a likeable and endearing character while riding for Greenedge Cycling. He has podiumed the Giro d’italia and the Vuelta Espana, winning numerous grand tour stages and a monument at Il Lombardia. In this episode, Esteban and I discuss the traditional de…
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In episode 102, we chat with Anya Louw from AG Insurance - Soudal. The 23-year-old Tasmanian quickly rose to the Women’s World Tour in 2022 and has established herself as a real captain within the team despite admittedly still learning the ropes herself. Anya and I chatted about her adaption to the European professional lifestyle, what aspects she …
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In episode 101, I catch up with Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell, the cycling and Formula One power couple. Valtteri, Tiff and I chat about their upcoming gravel race in Finland, Fnld GRVL, which is a part of the GRVL series, including RADL (AUS) and SBT GRVL (US). We chat about how they discovered gravel cycling and how it plays a role in improv…
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In episode 100, I caught up with the greatest Men’s mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter. Nino is a 10 (!!) time World Champion in the cross-country discipline and an Olympic gold medalist. At 37 years old, Nino is still a force in the sport, and the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are trying to dethrone him in the MTB world. In …
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In episode 99, I catch up with Australia’s greatest-ever general classification rider, 2011 Tour de France winner and World Champion, Cadel Evans. Cadel begins by explaining the origins of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and explains the difficulties of putting on a bike race in 2024. We then turn our attention to which riders in the modern-d…
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In episode 98, I catch up with Fabian Cancellara, the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling, the new Suisse team on a rapid rise towards the World Tour. Fabian explains how the team came to be and its organisational values. We discuss the challenges of creating a new team and managing sponsor expectations. Fabian and I close the episode by discussing the riva…
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Have you ever wondered if you're eligible for NDIS to help with alcohol and drug issues? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Jack chats with Kirah Middleton from Just Us Co. Kirah talks through all things NDIS and explains some of the pitfalls and opportunities for participants or potential participants of the NDIS. This episode is for y…
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In this raw and revealing episode of Real Drug Talk, we dive deep into the shadows of addiction, the pain of death, and the controversial hope found in psychedelics. Pat Holmes (Esky) a Melbourne base rapper shares his lived experience, through his battle with meth addiction, the realities of dealing with death, and the unexpected solace he found i…
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In episode 97, I catch up with one of the most fascinating cyclists in the modern peloton, Matej Mohorič. Matej is well-known for his impressive record of wins and his fearless riding style, but also for his eloquent and candid interviews that he consistently delivers. In our conversation, we discussed the classics, what it takes to win, and the ch…
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In this episode, Jack sits down with Rebecca Lang, CEO of the Queensland Network Of Alcohol & Other Drugs to discuss the new laws being rolled out around Vaping in Australia In this episode, we chat about: The history of tobacco policy in Australia Prohibition Implications of the new policies The tobacco wars much, much more You can discover more a…
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In episode 96, I catch up with the man of the summer, Laurence Pithie. Laurence and I discussed the recent NZ national championships, his huge victory at Cadel Evans GORR, and what was going through his mind during that hectic sprint finish. We dive into his favourite sponsor items (it will surprise you) and chat about living in Europe, running in …
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What if everything you thought about addiction was wrong?Prepare to be heartbroken, inspired and moved by Lissie's story of addictive patterns and change. Lissie Turner, previously known as Mel Bampton is a well-known radio presenter with a wild history of addiction giving her a unique perspective on drugs and how to change. In this podcast episode…
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In episode 95, I chat with one of the authorities of sprinting at the top level, Greg Henderson. Greg has raced 17 grand tours and 5 Olympic games and worked closely with Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish and other world-class sprinters. He is known for his race IQ and now operates as a director sportif in his post-racing career. Greg and I sat down to…
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Are you ready to be inspired by a true story of triumph over adversity? Join us in today’s podcast as we dive into an extraordinary tale with Joe Williams. Discover how this former professional athlete battled mental illness and substance abuse, a journey that many silently struggle with. Through Joe's eyes, experience the raw and real challenges h…
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In episode 94, I chat with Australian champion Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Ruby and I discussed how she plans to step up in the classics in 2024 as she enters her 4th season as a pro. Ruby explains why the gym is important for her training and details what she wants to work on for this season to take that next step in her career. Finally, we finish with s…
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In episode 93, I chat with Finn Fisher-Black from Team UAE. Finn and I catch up at the Tour Down Under and chat about his fantastic 2023 season after recovering from a horrific leg injury in his neo-pro season. We discuss the upcoming Olympics, time trialling and New Zealand’s finest chocolates. Head to www.procyclingkitsales.com to check out the r…
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In episode 92, I chat with New Zealand RR champion and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under, Ally Wollaston. Sitting down at the Hilton, Adelaide, we chat about her recent successful start to 2024 at the TDU, personally and for her AG Insurance-Soudal team. There is also some chat about Oakleys, chocolate, coffee and moon landings (allegedly). Fin…
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In episode 91, I chat with Australian sprinter and new Bora Hansgrohe recruit, Sam Welsford. Sam and I discuss the recent Australian Nationals and where it might be headed before getting stuck into some Tour Down Under thoughts. Sam explains why being a sprinter is much more than simply putting out 1700W, and we look ahead to the Paris Olympics and…
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In episode 90 and our first here at Tour Down Under, I sit down with TPR favourite, Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance - Soudal. Sarah and I chat about her recent Australian Road Nationals return and her explosive display in the road race. We chat about her new team, new equipment, losing her nickname and of course, moon landings. Tour Down Under Event …
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In episode 89, I chat with reigning Australian ITT champion Grace Brown of FDJ Suez Futuroscope. Grace and I unpacked what’s to come in the women’s road race and also the ITT. Grace explains the tightrope of fitness she must balance at this time of the year and details the external pressures of being the favourite to win during the Australian summe…
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In episode 88 and the first for 2024, I sat down with Q36.5 rider and Australian professional Jimmy Whelan. We discuss the upcoming Australian National Championships, how the road race can be won and lost, and who Jimmy will be looking at in the final laps of Buninyong. We begin by touching on Jimmy’s inspiring journey back to the top flight of cyc…
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Are you intrigued by the real-life challenges artists face in the music industry? Tune in to our latest episode! Join us as we dive into an eye-opening conversation with the renowned musician, Ash Grunwald. We'll explore his personal and inspiring journey. Ash shares his compelling story of becoming sober in an environment deeply entwined with alco…
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In this episode, we chat with Marianne Jauncey who is the medical director at the safe injecting facility in Kings Cross Sydney. In this poddie we chat about: - Drug policy in Australia - Harm reduction - Stigma and discrimination - Supervised injecting rooms function and much much more ________ Check out our brand new Wholeness Shift Online Course…
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Ever wanted to break addictive patterns, however, the thought of having to stop forever is too much This short podcast may help! This is a video from our brand new online course called the "Wholeness Shift" The course will be 100% complete in the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime, we have a special pre-launch offer. You can grab it for more…
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In episode 87 and the final for 2023, I sit down once again with the people's champ of TPR, Luke Plapp. The great man talks us through his freshly announced transfer to Jayco-Alula. What is he looking forward to at his new team, why did he make the switch and, Luke looks back on his time with Ineos and explains what he learned. Naturally, we keep o…
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In this episode Jack Chats with Will Hitchins about his journey in sobriety We chat about: - Will's drinking - Going to rehab - The process of making tough amends - Getting 100,000 followers on Instagram - much much more You can find and follow Will on Instagram @willhitchins__________________❌💊🍷 Want To Get Help To Beat Addiction?☎️ Book A FREE Co…
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In episode 86, I catch up with Australian time-trial machine and all-round legend, Georgie Howe, from Team Jayco-Alula. Georgie and I look back on her first season in the Women’s World Tour. We talk about what she learned racing in the classics, the level of the WWT, her Tour de France experience and, other highlights throughout the year. Of course…
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Struggling with addiction isn't just a personal journey. It's a story that can inspire and heal. Hayley P is back discussing her personal story of recovery and how she ended up using her personal journey of recovery to build a career in the alcohol and drug sector Join our FREE newsletter, where we have real conversations to help people beat addict…
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"Explore the raw and real facets of Xanax dependency with this episode of Real Drug Talk.Dive deep into the personal story of Ben Xanax, heroin, cocaine, and alcohol addiction.In this episode, we chat about: - Personal Narratives: Follow Ben's harrowing journey through Xanax, heroin, cocaine, and alcohol abuse.- Beyond the Statistics: Experience ad…
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Imagine doing 8 years in Prison when you've been sober for 25 years... Ron tells his gripping tale of survival and redemption in our latest episode. From the dark alleys of attempted murder and the chains of heroin addiction, Ron's Recovery Journey is a beacon of hope for many. This podcast sheds light on the complexities of addiction, the challeng…
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In episode 85, I catch up with the best in the cycling media game, Patrick Broe. Patrick is the man who founded Lanterne Rouge, the YouTube channel and the cycling podcast we all know and love. Patrick and I discussed the early days of his cycling media output and the challenges of securing his unique ASO rights agreement. We speak about his role w…
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"In this podcast with Darcy Cogdale, we dive deep into the dark world of Meth Addiction. We chat about: - Why prison was beneficial for Darcy's Recovery - How Darcy got hooked on Meth - The one thing that helped Darcy stay on his transform journey - Why Darcy throws coffee on his face every morning- Much much more __________________________________…
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Today we delving deep into the world of addiction and trauma. In this conversation with Matty, K from the Centre For Healing we explore the connections between trauma and addiction, shedding light on how adverse experiences shape our nervous system responses and lead to maladaptive behaviours. This episode is an absolute master class in trauma and …
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In episode 84, I sit down with the next big thing in women’s professional cycling, Zoe Backstedt. At 19 years old, Zoe is just getting started. She recently signed a 3-year-deal with Canyon-Sram and is about to start her Cyclocross season after completing her first year in the World Tour. In this episode, Zoe and I have a lot of fun chatting about …
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In episode 83, I sit down with the new European Time Trial champion and neo-pro, Josh Tarling, from Ineos Grenadiers. Josh and I discuss his epic Roubaix OTL story, Time Trialling (of course), style on the bike, track cycling, and his love for space. He’s quietly spoken but has a mischievous energy about him. I hope you enjoy Legends. Meet our newe…
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In episode 82, I catch up with the peoples champ of the Women’s peloton, Jess Allen from Jayco-Alula. Last week, Jess announced that 2023 will be her final year as a professional cyclist, calling time on her 10-year career. Jess explains more about her decision to retire, and we look back on the memories that stuck with Jess the most throughout her…
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"Should Drugs Be Legalised?" Jack and Maloney discuss drug policy in society and delve into the nuances and implications of this contentious issue. This is a cross-over episode with 3000 Podcast, which Jack was on a couple of months previous covering Jack's story, drugs in sports and drug policy. Great episode to listen to if you're someone looking…
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