Today's conversation with Dylan is a powerful one, as we explore a whole host of important ideas to help us all move in the direction of a fulfilling life.

Some of the topics we unpack together in this convo include:

- What makes for a good life

- What does 'Balance' look like & why is it important?

- Top Tips to live a more balanced & fulfilled life

- Mental Health pillars & some of the obstacles that get in the way

- Importance of physical health & relationship with mental health

- What does Positive Masculinity look like?

- The impact of culture on our behaviors & beliefs

- Having the right environment & good people around you

A certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Master NLP Practitioner, Dylan has lived his entire life surrounded by elite athletes within the Australian sporting world.

Using the knowledge he has accumulated, along with his passion for helping others, Dylan is now a dedicated health and performance coach.

He grew up and spent the majority of his life in Sydney under the guidance of his father Paul; a retired AFL Hall of Fame player and Premiership Coach (who we’ve also had on this show), and mother Tami; one of Australia's leading Wellness consultants.

He is currently doing a world of good around the Men's mental health space (which we unpack a lot in this chat) as well as helping men & women alike re-connect with the idea of a more balanced life - optimizing for greater health & happiness.

We discuss strategies to do just that, as well as highlight some of the major hurdles (on both an individual and societal level) that get in the way and hinder that process.

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IG: @dylan.roos

https://dylanrooscoaching.com/

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Until next time my friends.

PS - What ideas landed the most from this episode? Let me know in the comments below! 👇

Blake has quickly become a highly sought-after performance & lifestyle coach, and after diving into his work recently its easier to see why, as you will quickly come to realise too.

Having spent the last 17 years finessing his unique and innovative coaching style, Blake provides his clients with the skills to really propel and prosper in their lives.

Forever challenging the status quo and society’s norms allows Blake to delve into areas many are afraid to explore which brings with it wisdom, methods and learnings to go with his radically honest approach.

In this chat, we explore a wide array of ideas that ultimately add up to a more fulfilling when executed.

Blake is open & honest, and shares his story of hitting 'rock-bottom' and how he used that as the catalyst to re-evaluate his actions, benefits and purpose.

This then sets up our conversation to dive into some of the important ideas to consider for a fulfilling life, as well as identifying the limiting beliefs we must first work through if we want true & lasting change for the better.

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IG: @blakeworrallthompson

https://www.blakeworrallthompson.com/

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Until next time my friends.

It's no secret I've become increasingly fascinated with Meditation for a myriad of reasons. Today I'm joined by Meditation teacher Janoah Van Kekem.

He has well over three years of daily practice under his belt plus another 18 months of study and further daily advanced meditation.

Some of the businesses he’s worked with include: Red Bull, TimeOut, SalesForce, Ray White, and so while this guy is super genuine, and relatable, he really knows his stuff and we’re going to dive into what I think is a really important conversation.

We cover all the basics of meditation, benefits, and different practices. Hopefully this helps encourage you to start practicing as a tool to optomise not only your sense of calm throughout the day, but also your performance at work, at home, and any endeavor you dive into.

What landed the most? Let me know.

Enjoy!

I have 5 Core Ideas that serve as the FRAMEWORK for my personal philosophies.

These 5 ideas govern my beliefs of myself and the world. They govern (most of the time anyway...) my decision making.

Before we start attacking challenges and implementing strategies to optimize our psychology & overall well-being, I think its important to first have the right mental framework - an effective lens by which we then see everything else.

I explain what these are (very briefly) in this episode - I hope you enjoy.

Let me know if you find one of particular interest, or if you have your own set of ideas that you've been able to architect as the foundation for you thinking?

Today I chat with Dr Phil Jauncey on all things performance psychology - How to perform at the highest level in sports, business etc, and also how to live a joyful life.

Phil has been described as “one of Queensland’s most dynamic presenters… has stimulated sports and professional audiences alike. His contagious passion for life has an overwhelming ability to leave guests wanting more as he tackles the more technical mind sets of self development and gets back to basics.”

Phil is a performance psychologist, whose activities include:

- Personality profiling

- Corporate facilitation,

- Education of staff and managers,

- Personal success mentoring,

- Speaking about parenting,

- Counselling and

working in the areas of sport and performance.

We unpack it all together in this super fun but value-loaded conversation.

I'd love to know, which Personality Profile sounds like you? ;)

Enjoy.

Tune in for a very interesting and eye-opening conversation with former MLB baseballer Brad Harman.

Brad shares his story of moving to the US to 'play in the big leagues' and the crazy journey that ensued, having to navigate his way through mounting pressure, anxiety & a cut-throat industry.

As a sports fan myself, this was insanely interesting to get a behind-the-scenes insight into what goes on at such a major sporting institution; the good, the bad, the ugly.

That said, this chat is for absolutely anyone - as Brad shares his thoughts around managing his mental health, what has worked for him from a mindset & psychology point of view, and we riff on some important ideas together around neuroscience, meditation, and much, much more.

I think you'll enjoy this one - and I would love to know what some of your takeaways are from this episode, so be sure to connect with me only if you get some value from this episode!

On this episode with entrepreneur Jake McKeon, founder of Coconut Bowls, we talk about:

- The story behind building the Coconut Bowls business & brand

- The importance of sustainability

- Some of the setbacks along the way

- His experience on the TV show 'Shark-Tank'

- Plus some of the lessons learned along the journey.

This was a really fun conversation with a great guy, and it was really interesting to get some insights into what it takes to build a community of raving fans & loyal customers, identifying a gap in the market, and the importance of getting clear on what your goals actually are!

I hope you enjoy this chat with Jake!

Reflecting on some of the major themes or lessons learned from recent guests on the Podcast.

Regardless of the field these guests are in, they generally share these similar practices with how they approach their work & life.

I just wanted to take stock of some these common threads that come up in almost every episode, and figured I would share with you guys!

Consider this a verbal journal entry... but not private :)

We’re changing pace a little bit here - we’re not joined by a famous sports star, an expert coach or anything of that nature - but instead - my younger brother Jake O’Donnell!!

Strap in for a light-hearted chat between 2 brothers... and expect a few laughs.

Even though I’m still a bit filthy at him for some of his backyard cricket performances over our younger years...He is still in my book anyway just as much a dead set fucking legend! And speaking of book, he’s written one… so we’re gonna dive into that in this conversation - as well as a whole host of other random topics! Here's a basic snapshot of what to expect:

- His book called 'Walk Like A MANiac - Becoming A Man In The 21st Century'.

- The trials & tribulations of being a man (don't worry ladies, I think you'll enjoy the random insights too!)

- His process of creativity and how the book came together

- Our childhood and the epic backyard cricket adventures that took place

- Stories from his travels

- Dinner Table Guests conversation

- The world of Rap music and our difference of opinions

- Thoughts around gratitude and appreciating the simple things

This episode I chat with Anthony Trucks on his story, The power of identity, and how to truly shift your life.

A bit about Anthony:

Former NFL Star & American Ninja Warrior. He is also now an International Speaker, host of the Aww Shift Podcast, and the founder of Identity Shift Coaching. He uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how we operate so we can elevate our life and business to reach our full potential.

His journey though has been a crazy one!! We explore this throughout the conversaiton ... and this is perhaps why I was most interested in connecting with Anthony today. If you have ever felt trapped by your own self-narrative, or personal challenges, this could be well worth a listen!!

I'd love to hear some feedback on this conversation - be sure to get in touch and let me know your takeaways from this episode :)