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  • #282 - Chris Billam-Smith | Former Boxing World Champ On Ego, Defeat & Team Mentality.

    Chris Billam-Smith is one of boxings top ranked cruiserweights.

    The former world champion is in pursuit of the belts & the formidable names that currently hold them.


    Widely regarded as one of the sports biggest gentleman, Chris prides himself on his integrity & the way he carries himself as a role model for the next generation.


    In our conversation we discuss:

    - The world of boxing promotion.

    - Bouncing back from defeat & reframing what truly matters in life.

    - Training under coach Shane McGuigan.

    - The mindset shift from amateurs to pro boxing & why some people consider him an unlikely champion.

    - His entertaining style & why he chooses to flight in close.


    You can follow both Chris & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @chrisbillam


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    Big Love,

    Brad xoxo

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    43 min
  • #281 - Hattie Boydle: Sacrifice, Self-Care & Protocols For Muscle Growth.

    Hattie Boydle is a world champion bodybuilder & fitness coach.


    For Hattie, the gym is a place to sculpt the body & mind. Much of her philosophy for life has been etched in between the sets that have transformed her physique into that of a world champion fitness competitor.


    We discuss:

    - Training protocols for hypertrophy (building muscle), alongside nutrition & recovery.

    - Whether the sacrifice to succeed in her sport was worth it.

    - Her relationship with training as self care.

    - Devoting yourself to a craft.

    - Critiquing yourself vs being critical of your self

    - & much more.


    You can follow both Hattie & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @hattieboydle


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    Big Love,

    Brad xoxo

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    46 min
  • #280 - The Indirect Pursuit Of Happiness | Dr Tal Ben-Shahar.

    Dr Tal Ben-Shahar is one of the worlds leading authorities in happiness. Founder of 'The Happiness Studies Academy', Tal has dedicated so much of his life to helping us become happier & anti-fragile, to live better lives.


    Tal obtained his PhD in Organisational Behaviour and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history & many of Tal's students have gone on to have celebrated success in these fields.


    In this conversation, we cover:

    - Why happiness seems so simple, yet is so ellusive.

    - Why you can't directly pursue happiness, & how to indirectly pursue it.

    - Where science, psychology & philosophy intersect to influence happiness studies.

    - How to walk the line between blissful ignorance & painful awareness.

    - Why you should embrace unhappiness.

    - The necessity of failure.

    - & much more!


    Follow Tal & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @talhappier @happiness.studies.academy

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    To access more of Tal's work, head to: https://talbenshahar.com/


    Big love & much happiness to you,

    Brad xoxo.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • #279 - Program Your Mind For A More Positive Life | Sarah Grynberg.

    Sarah Grynberg is the host behind the internationally popular podcast 'A Life Of Greatness' & the author of her new book 'Living A Life Of Greatness'.

    Sarah has interviewed some of the most prominent names in the world of wellness, the likes of Dr Andrew Huberman, Esther Perrell, Dr Joe Dispenza, Deepak Chopra & many more.


    Her own personal wisdom & insight has been poured into her newly published book & for the second time in a few years, I sat down with Sarah to pick her brain for insights that we can all apply to live great lives of our own.


    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @sarahgrynberg & 'A Life Of Greatness' everywhere you get your podcasts.


    Big love,

    Brad xx

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    1 hr 6 min
  • #278 - Andrew Hamilton | It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life.

    ​ @andrewhamiltoncomedy  is an Australian stand-up comedian, YouTuber with The OG Crew, podcast host of 'Flog Cabin' & published author of 'The Profound Benefits of A Stint In Prison'.


    A former guest of the show, in our first conversation Andrew detailed the events that lead to his arrest for dealing a number of party drugs, most famousley - magic mushrooms.


    In this conversation he speaks candidly on:

    - Why it's never too late to change your life.

    - How he has found peace with his past.

    - Why comedy gave him purpose & saved his life.

    - The voice in his head that called him to comedy.

    - His sobriety journey.

    - How to know if you are on the right path

    -& much much more.


    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @andrewhamiltoncomedy


    Big love,

    Brad xx

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    1 hr 29 min
  • #277: Jemma Sbeg | The Psychology of Your 20's & Being A Person In Progress.

    Jemma Sbeg is the incredibly talented host of popular international podcasts 'The Psychology of Your 20's' & 'Mantra'. She is also the newly published author of 'Person In Progress'.


    In this candid conversation we speak on:

    - How her most successful year professionally lead to a mental breakdown, & how she is recovering from that.

    - The dream job fallacy.

    - Detaching your identity from what you do.

    - Why we will never be 'perfect'.

    - How to compare in a healthy & productive manner.

    - Why the challenges of our 20's continue on in most decades of our life.

    - How to spot a quarter life crisis.

    - & much much more.


    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @jemmasbeg @thatpsychologypodcast


    Big love,

    Brad xx

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    1 hr 11 min
  • #276 - Jack Henderson | Building A $40M+ Property Portfolio & Business Empire.

    Jack Henderson is the founder of Henderson Advocacy & he has built a $40m+ property portfolio, all by the age of 28.


    In this very candid conversation:

    - The mindset that drives Jack's success & how his motivation has changed over time.

    - His partners agressive cancer diagnosis that challenged his beliefs

    - Understanding the ego behind materialism & early age success

    - Jack's real estate investment strategy

    - His honest opinion on the Australian cost of living & housing crisis

    - & much much more.


    You can follow both Jack & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @jackhenderson


    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to the show on your platform of choice. It helps the show to grow & ensures that I get the best & most valuable guests for you all to enjoy.


    Big Love,

    Brad.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • #275 - Billy Darcy | Beefing with the Elderly, Cricketing Scandals & Do Girls Like Funny Guys?

    Billy Darcy is an incredibly talented Australian comedian.


    Fresh off his Australian tour, we discuss:

    • Billy's comedy career
    • How comics get away with offensive jokes
    • His most awkward stand up experience
    • If women actually like funny guys
    • Why he believes Robert Irwin is an industry plant
    • & even more nonsense than I have listed above.


    You can follow both Billy & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @billy.darcy


    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to the show on your platform of choice. It helps the show to grow & ensures that I get the best & most valuable guests for you all to enjoy.


    Big Love,

    Brad.

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    1 hr 37 min
  • #274 - Drew Harrisberg: Living With Diabetes & Exposing The Body Positivity Movement.

    Drew Harrisberg is an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator & type 1 diabetic.


    Diagnosed at 22 years of age, Drew thought his life as he knew it was over. An early sign of hope & personal agency encouraged him to change his perspective & take the challenging diagnosis in his stride.


    Now a popular online educator, Drew's social audience has grown as people flock to his platform for science backed & proven methods to improve their health & wellness. You may also recognise Drew from appearances on Simon Hill & Rich Roll's podcast's.


    In this conversation:

    • We bust a number of common myths about type 1 & type 2 diabetes.
    • Discuss the role that exercise & nutrition play in managing blood glucose.
    • Day to day life as a type 1 diabetic.
    • We discuss why gym bro's think jabbing insulin will make them fully hectic & more anabolic.
    • I ask Drew whether the body positivity movement is dangerous.
    • His thoughts on Ozempic.
    • & much much more.


    *Please note: Towards the end of the podcast Drew makes a reference to statistics of obesity in people living with type 1 diabetics vs general population. We have linked the study he references below. However, after further reviewing the data, Drew commented that a 2024 meta analysis seems to suggest that it isn't a significant difference between type 1 diabetics & general population.


    You can follow both Drew & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @drews.daily.dose


    If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to the show on your platform of choice. It helps the show to grow & ensures that I get the best & most valuable guests for you all to enjoy.


    Big Love,

    Brad.

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    1 hr 32 min
  • #273 - Ellidy Pullin | Learning To Live After Tragedy & Loss.

    Ellidy Pullin is the author of 'Heart Strong' & podcast host of 'Darling Shine'.


    Ellidy's world was rocked when at just 27 years of age she lost her beloved partner Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin after he experienced a tragic shallow water blackout spearfishing one morning. A miracle sperm retrieval after Chump's death, later gifted her new life in her beautiful daughter Minnie.


    In this incredibly candid & open conversation, I explore new territory with Ellidy, as she speaks on life after loss & tragedy, how grief changes you & how she now lives her life with new perspective. A beautiful conversation with a women I truly admire for the strength & courage in which she lives her life.


    Follow Ellidy & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @ellidy_

    Check out her podcast with co-host Chloe Fisher's 'Darling Shine'.


    If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to the channel so that I can continue to share the best insights & stories from high performers across the globe.


    Big love,

    Brad.

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    1 hr 6 min

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