In this episode of Beyond The Banter, Chris and Nick sit down with Lance Garbet, whose life story is a powerful example of resilience, discipline, and refusing to give up.

From surviving traumatic experiences to transforming his health, building an enormous bucket list, and using adventure as a tool for mental wellbeing, Lance shares how he turns challenge into momentum.

What you’ll hear in this episode

- How Lance’s life changed after an armed robbery and a life-threatening beach rescue

- The mindset shift that helped him manage depression and PTSD

- How he lost 50+ kilos and rebuilt his health through small, consistent changes

- Why he created a massive bucket list and how it keeps him motivated

- The role of hiking, running, and adventure in supporting his mental health

- How he uses goals, gratitude, and daily structure to keep moving forward

- Stories from his books, speaking, and social media journey

Key moments

Overcoming trauma: Lance opens up about the events that shaped his early adult life and how he kept moving through them.

Weight loss journey: He explains how cutting out soft drinks and making one change at a time helped him shift his health.

Bucket list mindset: Lance shares how he uses goals of all sizes to stay motivated and avoid feeling stuck.

Adventure as therapy: Hiking, running, and physical challenges become a way to clear his mind and build confidence.

Mental health and resilience: The conversation explores how purpose, routine, and forward motion can support wellbeing.

Memorable takeaway

Lance’s story is a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. Small wins, repeated consistently, can create massive change over time.

About Lance

Lance Garbet is an author, adventurer, and speaker who has built a life around goal-setting, resilience, and helping others see what’s possible.

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