What the fuck are we actually supposed to eat?

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I sit down with Steph from Ignite Nutrition to cut through the endless and often contradictory advice around food.

Carbs are bad. Sugar is addictive. Fat makes you fat. Everything suddenly needs added protein, supplements promise to fix us, and social media has made eating well feel almost impossible.

Steph’s answer is refreshingly simple: nutrition isn’t sexy, there’s no magic diet, and food doesn’t need to be labelled “healthy” or “unhealthy.” Some food is more nutritious, some is less nutritious, and both can have a place in your life.

We talk about whole foods, processed food, protein bars, artificial sweeteners, Coke Zero, alcohol, supplements, cravings and why chocolate might occasionally be good for your mental health.

Steph also explains why runners should eat lollies, how carb loading actually works, whether fruit contains too much sugar and why eating perfectly may be the very thing that causes your diet to fail.

This isn’t about restriction or another set of rules.

It’s about eating in a way that supports your health, your performance and a life you can actually enjoy.

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What separates elite performers from everyone else? It isn't the absence of fear—it's how they use it.

In this episode of I Call BS, Michael Ferris sits down with Ant Williams, a world record freediver, performance coach and adventurer, to explore the mindset that allows people to perform under extreme pressure.

Ant shares the powerful mental shift he calls "The Switch" the moment fear transforms into focus, confidence and action.

Although Ant's experiences come from world-record freediving, the lessons apply to business, leadership, relationships, sport and everyday life. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, self-doubt or performing under pressure, this episode will change the way you think about fear.

• How elite performers use fear instead of fighting it
• The mindset behind world-record freediving
• The psychology of confidence and identity
• Performing under extreme pressure
• Turning anxiety into excitement
• Practical mental tools anyone can use

Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, leader or simply looking to become more resilient, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

If you enjoyed this episode, follow I Call BS, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Eating disorders don't just affect the person suffering — they reshape the whole family around them. In this conversation, therapist Fiona Luca and Michael Ferris talk openly about fear, letting go of control, and what recovery actually looks like day to day. If you or someone you love is going through this, this episode is for you. New episodes of I Call BS drop weekly — follow so you don't miss the next one.

This episode is a little different.

Normally on I Call BS, I’m the one asking the questions. This time, the tables were turned.

I was recently interviewed on The Horse’s Mouth, and they’ve kindly allowed me to share the conversation here.

It’s a bit of a get-to-know-me episode — covering real estate, business, running, podcasting, life, lessons learned and why I started I Call BS in the first place.

A massive thank you to The Horse’s Mouth for having me on.

Check them out and give their show a follow as well.

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What happens when your beliefs put you in the national spotlight?

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I sit down with Paul Barker for a conversation that goes well beyond headlines, social media outrage and public perception.

Paul shares his experience navigating controversy, media attention, free speech, public pressure and the personal cost of standing by your beliefs.

This isn't about taking sides.

It's not about telling you what to think.

It's about hearing someone's story, understanding their perspective and having a real conversation without scripts, filters or agendas.

We talk about resilience, identity, public judgement, personal responsibility and what it takes to stay true to yourself when the world seems determined to tell you who you should be.

You don't have to agree with everything discussed.

Just be willing to listen.

Then make up your own mind.

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What happens when the boundaries of identity disappear?

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I sit down with author, journalist and psychedelic explorer Rak Razam for a conversation about 5-MeO-DMT, consciousness, ego, reality and the experiences that challenge everything we think we know.

This isn't a conversation about belief.

It's a conversation about possibility.

We explore altered states of consciousness, personal transformation, spirituality, healing, and why some experiences leave people questioning the very nature of reality itself.

Some of what we discuss may resonate.

Some of it may challenge you.

Some of it may sound completely ridiculous.

That's okay.

You don't have to agree with it.

Just be open enough to hear it.

Then make up your own mind.

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What does it take to run 535 consecutive half marathons?

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I sit down with endurance athlete and running coach Matt Daniels.

Matt has completed some extraordinary feats, including running 55 marathons in 55 days, 535 consecutive half marathons, and covering 160km in 24 hours.

But this conversation goes much deeper than running.

We explore what happens when motivation disappears and discipline has to take over. The mental battles that come with pushing your limits. The stories we tell ourselves. And the example we set for the people watching us — especially our kids.

This is a conversation about endurance, resilience, identity and the long game.

Because success isn't built on the days you feel like showing up.

It's built on the days you don't.

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Most of who you think you are… was formed before you were 10.

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I sit down with Jason Keeble and we unpack the hidden stories shaping your life.

Your temper.

Your money patterns.

Your relationships.

Your confidence.

Are they really "just you"... or are they scripts you picked up decades ago?

Jason runs 24-hour men's retreats in the bush where there's nowhere to hide. No noise. No distractions. No excuses.

Just you — and the narratives running your identity.

We explore the power of language, subconscious beliefs formed in childhood, and how the words you repeat every day quietly shape your reality.

We also dive into numerology, energetic blueprints, personal responsibility, and why so many people hand their power away without even realising it.

This isn't fluffy self-help.

It's grounded.

Confronting.

Real.

If you've ever found yourself repeating the same patterns, making the same mistakes, or wondering why certain areas of your life never seem to change...

This conversation might explain why.

Press play.

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Alright… buckle up.

On this episode of I Call Bullshit, I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known for a few years now — Belinda Claveria — and honestly, she’s an absolute gem. One of the kindest, most grounded humans you’ll ever meet. Infectious energy. Big heart. Zero ego. And a passion for helping people that runs WAY deeper than a pay cheque.

Belinda is a sex therapist, kinesiologist, embodied sexologist, relationship counsellor, sensualist… basically, if it involves humans, intimacy, emotions, bodies, or the weird stuff we don’t talk about at dinner parties — she’s your girl.

We dive into all the things people pretend they don’t think about.
The “taboo” stuff.
The awkward stuff.
The “do we say this out loud?” stuff.

And yep… we say it out loud.

Let’s be honest — times are changing. The world of sex and intimacy has shifted, stretched, blurred and completely moved the goalposts. Everyone’s confused, half the population is overwhelmed, and the other half is pretending they’re not. Belinda cuts through all that with real talk, humour, and the kind of grounded wisdom that just makes sense.

This chat is raw, funny, honest and very real — exactly what this pody is all about.
No fluff. No filters. No pretending.

Just two humans calling bullshit on the outdated rules and having a bloody good conversation.

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