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Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally. Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn fr ...
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Ah, life. The only time we won't experience stress is when we're done and dusted. Stress is part of the contract, and it's actually a healthy and beneficial response to our environment. But since we were 'put together,' we humans and our environment have evolved (and continue to do so). Now, we are constantly switched on, plugged in, chasing lions …
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In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation dedicated to empowering teenage girls across Victoria. We dive deep into Fiona's journey from a competitive gymnast to a leader in mental health education, discussing the transformative power of sport and the critical importance of mental heal…
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Unbeknownst to me upon diving into this chat, I was about to get drawn into an accountability buddy situation with Jem myself. As a result, we're embarking on the science-backed Pennebaker Method of Journaling as both of us had previously learned about via Andrew Huberman. I'm pretty excited actually, can't wait to share the experience with you in …
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Prince Charming, huh? What a story we have been told and sold all this time. He'll come along and pick us out from the crowd. He'll sweep us off our feet and together we'll fall in love. He'll kneel before us with the biggest diamond you ever did see, and we'll say YES and have babies and all live happily ever after. Right? In MOST cases, hell no! …
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Let's be real: the only time we'll be completely stress-free is when we're done and dusted, pushing up daisies, or whatever euphemism you prefer for the great beyond. Stress is part of the contract we signed when we decided to exist. Ok, maybe that's a bit rich, but stress is in fact an unavoidable part of life. It's a healthy, sometimes annoying, …
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Do you ever meet someone and immediately feel your energy soaring just from their presence and outlook? Tune into this chat, and you'll experience exactly that as you listen to Don Elgin. He's an Australian Paralympian, speaker, and author, and I absolutely adored soaking up his enthusiasm and insights. Born missing 'a little bit of leg,' Don didn'…
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Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace sure seem like potentially murky topics to have a banter about on the show. Yet when I settled into this chat with Skye Charry, it became crystal clear that actually, it doesn't have to be at all. This, as you'll hear me note throughout the chat, proved to be every bit as enjoyable and li…
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Welcome to our hustle-busting episode of "The Self-Help Antidote"! This week, Tiffanee Cook is back (wow I have missed her)! And we're blowing the lid off the age-old mantra of "try harder, work harder." Spoiler alert: it's not always the answer! Join us as we explore how endless grinding might be murdering your creativity in its sleep. 😱 We'll div…
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Well, 'Trouble' sure showed them! Today's guest sure fits this show like a glove (a boxing glove, of course). Marissa Williamson Pohlman knows how to roll with the punches both in the boxing ring, and in life. Their story is one of hardship and challenge from an early age. As a ward of the state, Marissa bounced between 16 foster placements over 5 …
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Come take a seat as Harps and I have a rather real chitty chat about how us humans navigate our bodies, minds, emotions, and all the data and feedback that comes our way. Between listening to our bodies, listening to the experts, paying attention to our own biofeedback and managing all the spinning plates that play into our physical, mental and emo…
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In this ep, I'm chatting with Warren Davies, aka The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, highlighting the importance of seeking help and the power of community. His candidness about these challenges is both refreshing and empowering, reminding us all that it’s okay to not be okay and that reaching ou…
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At a point where Tony "Jack the Bear" Mantz is leaping into his 6th decade he's back for a banter on life, the journey, the highs and the lows as he makes the move to shift gears with a new career path and passion. We begin with a chuckle about drawing out some tears and emotion back in our first chat way back in episode 20 (four years ago now), I …
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He's back! Our friend Bobby Cappuccio... and bloody hell he's in top form on todays show. Once we cleared the air with some solid cat-daddy talk about Bobby's new fur-kid Houdini, we got stuck into some great banter about if and how hustling might be killing your creativity (you mean 'try harder, work harder' isn't the answer??) We explore how stra…
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It's fair to say Michael Dobbie-Bridges is adaptable... and one hell of an athlete! Oh and on top of that, he's an advocate who has made significant contributions to both sports and disability advocacy in Australia. From a tragic motorcycle accident at 21 to becoming a celebrated Paralympian with six World Cups under his belt in Wheelchair Tennis, …
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Despite the enormous body of information on behavior change, many people find changing unwanted behaviors—whether around weight loss, work, or relationships—to be among the most frustrating and elusive struggles in their lives. The National Institutes of Health reports that 97% of individuals who set a goal of weight loss will either fail to lose t…
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Despite the title (which will make sense when you listen), there's no nightmare to be found here... well, maybe Ben Plunkett has danced around the edges of what you may call a nightmare or two along the way. But like most difficulties in life (in my opinion), each of his have brought about a shiny side with meaning and purpose. In this chat we mean…
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What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment, much like a game of Monopoly? How would the weight of our decisions, circumstances, opportunities, successes, and even failures shift and shape our experiences and outcomes? Mark LeBusque joins us again today, bringing his thought-provoking perspectives as we discuss some of our own current "expe…
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Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia... Hang on, what? Up until now we've 'known' Alzheimer's & Dementia to be a degenerative neurological condition for which there is no cure or solution. But today I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison who brings with her evidence of a very different reality emerging around the improvement and reversal of these condi…
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In this episode, we delve into the world of leadership coaching, exploring the evidence-based theories that underpin its effectiveness. Coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, leveraging psychological and social dynamics to foster growth and change. We begin by discussing scientific coaching models and theories that e…
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Who says you can't? Grant Siedle is all about challenging that narrative and proving that the impossible is within reach. One of his standout ventures is Rip Swim, an open water swim through 'The Rip' from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale. This 3.5km stretch across the entrance to Port Phillip Bay is famed as one of the most thrilling and notorious w…
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In this episode, Craig Harper and I discuss the different forms of intelligence. While high IQ is often seen as the pinnacle of intelligence, it doesn't encompass social, emotional, or intrapersonal intelligence, among others. We also touch on the impact of various learning styles on perceived intelligence. Harps admits to being a naturally slow le…
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Charles Brice began his journey into aviation by starting flight classes at the age of 15 and went solo at 16. His aspirations to become a professional pilot however were tragically altered by a motorbike accident at 19, which left him quadriplegic. Sharing his early (and ever-present) love for motorbikes, a passion ignited at the age of four, Char…
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When I meet Matt De Gruchy for the first time this year at a Gala event, I could have mistaken him for someone with 20/20 vision... Until I noticed he was 'looking' a little to the left of me when he spoke to me. On the path to losing 96% of his sight to Stargardt's disease, Matt grappled with acceptance, self-isolation, weight-management, and gene…
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Ever catch yourself 'out to impress', and behaving in ways you assume might gain approval over your usual behaviour? Ever notice how when we observe that trait in others, it's quite off-putting? Ever wonder why we can observe that in others, realise it's off-putting, and still catch ourselves doing it anyway? Human behaviour is a funny thing, and t…
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Dr. Mark Williams tells me that Still Face Syndrome is real - a consequence of our attention shifting from human interactions to digital devices. The terrifying part is that it's robbing infants of critical emotional development, with repercussions that are hard to imagine. This is just one of the mind-blowing facts Dr. Williams shares in this epis…
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Welcome to episode 160 of the Self Help Antidote, where we dive deep into the transformative power of emotional intelligence and its profound impact on both personal relationships and career performance. For this episode I decided to do a Q&A session where we answer commonly asked questions about EI and provide actionable insights to help you harne…
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In this episode I'm welcoming back Sergeant Mark Thomas, the legend behind The Code 9 Foundation, and we're talking about complexities of identity, trauma, and resilience, particularly within the realm of first responders. Mark shares how he navigates managing his PTSI (PTSD) while simultaneously continuing to serve in the Victoria Police and discu…
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Another cracking chat with the wonderful Kerryn Vaughan as we explore some fundamental questions that shape our lives. We explore our values, our character, and why we often sweat the small stuff. And speaking of small, why do we tend to play small in life? In this episode, we get philosophical about how to live well and navigate the inevitable hor…
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Imagine riding a motorcycle at a breathtaking speed of 270 kph. Now, picture doing it with your eyes closed, unable to see a thing! That’s the reality for Ben Felton, who couldn’t see a thing even before he even got on the bike. Teaming up with Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix legend Kevin Magee - who has an impressive 36 Grand Prix races under his…
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In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the complex and multifaceted world of burnout with our esteemed guest, Dr. Cam McDonald. Cam is a leader, educator, PhD scholar, and internationally recognized speaker on personalized health. As a key executive and education leader at Precision Health Alliance, his mission is to eliminate chronic diseas…
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The episode title might sound intense, but the reality is that these kinds of things are happening around us every day, and someone has to handle it. Many times, that someone was former Detective Narelle Fraser (and wow, what a powerhouse she is). She’s definitely not what I expected when I sat down to talk with someone who's been at the coalface o…
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Another brilliant chat with the wonderful, brutally honest and ever insightful Mark LeBusque in the bag today! We explore our 'stop and go' stories, you know the ones that hold us back or propel us forward, but often run on their own accord in our heads and dictate our behaviour. I discover my internal 'little miss nobody' identity (have you got on…
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Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Gavin McCormack and his brilliant friend, Dan Lakis, diving deep into the world of education and learning. What could unfold if us 'grown-ups' and our traditional 'the-way-it's-always-been-done' philosophy stood back for a second to consider taking a new approach to teaching and developing the minds of the …
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Upon meeting Sean Turnell, I can tell you first impressions sure don't conjure up an image of a prisoner. He's brimming with enthusiasm, optimism, and an undeniable zest for life. In fact, Sean had me somewhat perplexed at how he could be so cheerful as someone who had recently been thrown into one of Southeast Asia's most notorious prisons for 650…
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Join me for a meander down a deep rabbit hole of contemplation about this grand little thing we call 'life'. This journey we're sitting in the middle of (or the beginning, or maybe closer to the end than we even know). What I do know is that we seldom pause to reflect on how fleeting it really is. How insignificant we really are (in relationship to…
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Love. What a minefield it seems to be! People falling in and out of it, chasing it, dreaming of it, yearning for it, crying about it, running from it and some even downright avoiding it at all costs (What? Don't look at me like that.. I have pets!). Jillian Turecki shares thoughts, ideas, suggestions and often, compelling hard truths on her Instagr…
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In this chat, I sit down with hip-hop artist Donny Pelsoczy, who rocks the mic under the alias Eloquor, which means to shout out or express one's self. He's joined by his long-time friend and producer, Seven Six (7'6), and together we dive into the depths of their musical adventures and the powerful bond they've developed along the way. Donny share…
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Today, I'm joined by Mark LeBusque, and we delve into a variety of topics, including the dynamics of making new friends as a couple. Prompted by a loving comment from his much-admired other half, Allison "I can't be your only friend, mate", we explore the importance of having personal time, the impact of first impressions, and the expectations we s…
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From a whole lot of life going wrong, to a whole lot of life going right. Summer McStravrick developed 'Flowdreaming' amidst her own journey of inner healing and the quest for a better life experience and results... Now it's followed by over 180,000 avid flowdreamers across the globe. So, what is it? I hear you say... Thanks for asking! It's a tech…
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In this cracking episode of the show, we are blessed with the brilliant mind of Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, a titan in the world of women's mental health. Jayashri breaks down the intricate dance between hormones and mental health like nobody else. She's not just the top dog at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, she's also been on the f…
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Good grief... how many of us have been holding out for that perfect moment to transform our lives? Be it our situation, circumstances, lifestyle, career, habits, health, or outcomes. Here we seem to be yearning for improvement & change, but all too often finding ourselves continually engaging in counterproductive behaviors that only set us back. We…
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In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down once again with Rae Bonney, a passionate and proactive advocate for men's health. Our discussion dives into the critical need for inclusive health policies that specifically address men's mental health. Rae highlights the startling gap in global health policies - very few countries have frameworks t…
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Peter Shankman is an absolute legend, with a faster than normal brain. I recently got my hands (or rather, ears) on his audiobook and instantly fell in love with his insights. I listened attentively - 'squirrel' (thanks for that, Peter) - and even replayed it several times to soak up his strategies for managing these 'faster than normal' brains ass…
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Why don't we just say 'thank you' when we should (when we receive compliments), and why do we say 'sorry' when we shouldn't? Today's chat with Kerryn Vaughan is a smorgasbord of reflective thinking out loud around how we do life, and how we might do it a little better. From being emotionally hijacked, to learning to establish a sense of belonging i…
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When I refer to the 'girls,' I'm not talking about your friends but rather the 'girls' on your chest! Suzie Betts is making waves with Boob Armour, her pioneering product designed for women in contact sports. As someone from this field myself, it was a revelation to discover that breast protection had never crossed my path in the decade-plus I've s…
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Look out, I'm diving in to explores the nuanced world of parenting with our very own renowned expert, Lael Stone. And hey, if you don't have kids or an interest in parenting them don't worry neither do I, hang in there and keep reading for now. We're diving deep into the emotional dynamics of parenting (both actual kids, and the kids within us). Wi…
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Jem Fuller is back (in a bubble of brand-new puppy love), and today I'm picking his brain about his worldly experience when it comes to building a global client base as a solopreneur, we talk about strategies and practices for leveling up, and building relationships and networks in business (and life, if you will). Enjoy, and go level up! SPONSORED…
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Money, money, money. It's something many of us spend our lives chasing, accumulating, spending, wasting and obsessing about. It brings us joy, it causes us stress, and often it's at the core of relationship breakdowns. And fair call, in today's world if we are without money we are screwed. However, there's a whole lot tied up in our relationship wi…
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Raise your hand if you're somewhere between a little distracted from time to time, to downright all over the place with scattergun-like focus... Me too, me too. And in 2024 when the world is tugging at our attention and splitting it to shorter and shorter intervals, is it any wonder? Well, Nir Eyal is the GOAT (greatest of all time) when it comes t…
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Being thoughtful, productive, and constantly striving for excellence is admirable, but at what cost? The problem arises when our natural tendency to develop habits and routines morphs into a pattern of always putting everyone and everything else first. In doing so, we often sideline ourselves, our most crucial ally. While 'selfishness' rarely recei…
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