We’re joined by Rawdon Dubois, one of the top Physique Prep coaches in the country, to discuss the culture of performance enhancing substances. Rawdon has personal experience using testosterone as well as having worked with numerous “juiced” athletes. He offers a fascinating perspective as someone who knows more about them than most. 

You can follow Rawdon and his work on instagram or catch his podcast on all things lifting and health Under The Bar.

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Ben Lawrence is a Writer, Photographer and Director. He’s received international acclaim for his most recent feature films: Ghosthunter 2018, and Hearts and Bones 2019, as well as Ithaka which is set for release later this year. We talk to Ben about building a career based on creativity. We discuss his specific process, including how he finds inspiration, carves out the time in a busy schedule, and deals with projects that don’t see the light of day. 

This episode has plenty of takeaways for anyone who could benefit from uncovering more of their own creativity. 

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Joey is joined by Adam Childs of Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and JT of Bulletproof For BJJ, and Head coach of Jungle Brothers Jiu Jitsu, to discuss their experience not being able to train BJJ. More than just 3 guys having a whinge, this is a quality chat about some of the mental and physical effects of not being able to do the thing you love, as well as some of the mechanisms that can help you to cope. 

Adam Childs: Alliance Sydney Jiu Jitsu | Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast

JT: Bulletproof For BJJ | Jiu Go

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Dr Anand Rajan is a practicing Anaesthetist working out or RPA and Bankstown hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He’s not an immunologist or a virologist. However as a medical professional, and someone who is passionate about medical science, heâ€s well versed on the latest information around the covid vaccine. 

We wanted to frame a discussion that would help provide clarity to some of the key concerns being voiced in the community around vaccination against the Covid19 virus. We discuss some of the main hesitancies around the vaccine and it’s rollout, as well as some of the more obscure claims being made. 

In Nando words, all of the information that is discussed in this chat is fully referenced, and publicly available. The links to his sources can be found below.

REFERENCES

https://www.health.gov.au/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-vaccination-atagi-clinical-guidance-on-covid-19-vaccine-in-australia-in-2021

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety.html

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/

https://www.health.gov.au

https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Shots-Parents-Reject-Vaccines/dp/147981279X

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At 66 years of age, he still trains regularly in both arts and while semi-retired, continues to further his knowledge base as a Software Developer. Andrew takes us through his extensive martial arts journey and discusses the influential characters that have been a part of it. He reveals how having a ‘student mindset’ has been the key to furthering himself as a martial artist, husband and human. 

Check our Andrew’s blog here

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Options are limited when you’re forced to train outdoors for a stint. In this episode Joey and Paul talk through the strategies they use on a daily basis to make their park workouts as tough as any other session. If your training situation seems sub-par right now, this one will arm you with the tools to make your workouts great again. 

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Parenting, and building your own business – is tough. As a young mother, former gym owner and now, creator of Mumli app, Mel Corlett is well versed in juggling these big roles . Mel discusses her journey through motherhood and entrepreneurialism, and how she navigates other peoples expectations, self-confidence and staying true to her values.  

Check out mumli app here

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Joey and Paul dive into some of the unique experiences they had working in the film industry, and how it’s helped them run the gym. From having to make the impossible happen on set, to working extremely long hours in a close-knit team. A few good stories and a lot of quality takeaways for anyone in small business. 

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We’re joined by Lex Towersey, aka Action Alexa, to talk about the misconceptions surrounding women and strength training. She discusses the benefits, and the perspective she takes when introducing strength work to her athletes. Lex is an accomplished strength coach, author, model and mental health advocate. She speaks regularly for livin.org.

Follow Action Alexa here and catch her extremely well received first episode with us here

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Jarrod Thatcher, ART Specialist, joins Joey for a chat about his approach to addressing these common issues. Jarrod takes us through his process – from how the issues come about in the first place, to the most common recommendations and exercises he gives when treating them. 

Connect with Jarrod here

Listen to Jarrod on the Jungle Brothers Podcast episode #37

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