Mentally Fit

Hayden Quinn made a name for himself after appearing on the popular tv show Masterchef Australia, winning the hearts of the public as the laid back Aussie who loves to surf and keep it simple in the kitchen. I caught up for a chat to find out what life was like competing on the show and then more importantly how it changed for him afterward. 

We chat about Hayden's simple approach to life and why it's important for him to give everything 'a crack'. He recently turned his hand to producing after a successful first series of his cooking show ‘Taste of Australia’ was rewarded with a second series. 

Hayden also tells us about his other business project 'The Cube Gym'.  Hear how the gym struggled through Covid-19 but also the unique way in which his team successfully pivoted to ensure their members remained their number one priority and the club stayed open.

Thanks as always for listening,

Rich :)

https://www.haydenquinn.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/hayden_quinn/
https://www.instagram.com/tasteofaustraliahq/

Pete Deppeler also known as 'Intern Pete' from the no.1 radio station in Australia KIIS FM embarked on a weight loss journey with me over 2 years ago now and he was actually my first ever guest on this show. 

I thought it was about time we heard how he has been getting on because to say this guy has changed would be an understatement...  

Apart from the peroxide blonde hair, Pete has completely flipped his life around prioritizing his body, looking after his mind, and ensuring he puts himself first in everything he does.  He's lost 25 kilos and inspired so many people along the way. Yes, he's a joker but there are also some serious sections that really hit home. 

Enjoy this one!

Rich :)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdcwemhHEdhepJ5fYSEIew?view_as=subscriber
https://www.instagram.com/petedeppeler/

If like me you're a little confused as to what the word 'wellbeing' actually means these days after it seems to be used across everything and anything you'll love today's episode.

Chiropractor Ravi Rudner shares his knowledge on how the body operates and adapts to its surroundings then heals itself after stress or trauma and how we can stop added stressors in our lives to live better and pain-free.

To find out more from Ravi check out his practice:
https://villagechiropracticmanly.com.au/

As always, thanks for listening guys, 

Cheers 

Rich :)

James Griffin is the Parliamentary Secretary for Veterans and the Environment, and at only 35 years old he's a breath of fresh air leading the charge for his community!

James talks us through how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the local community and what is being done to ensure local businesses have the best chance of staying afloat with fantastic projects like 'Back Your Local' (more on this below) 

He also lets us in on what it's really like inside parliament and how things go down in the infamous 'bear pit'.

More on Back Your local:
Back your local is a new scheme which allows people to see what local businesses around them are still open and how supporting them now gives them every chance of surviving into the future.  If successful Back Your Local with be implemented nationally which is great news for Aussie businesses.

Check out more here:  https://backyourlocal.com.au/  and James' social handle @jamesgriffinmp https://www.instagram.com/jamesgriffinmp/

I hope you enjoy this episode and as always thanks for listening!

Rich :) 

Chiropractor Luke White joins us for today's episode explaining why he believes movement is medicine. He chats us through how and why rehab and strengthening are essential for effective treatment and also how health professionals can and should work together in order to get the best result for the client. 

We discuss the roles of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and Osteopaths and how you go about deciding who is right for you to fix an injury or ongoing condition you may have.

I hope you enjoy and learn a lot from this episode.

Rich :)

Luke White BChiroSc MChiro practices soft-tissue (myofascial release, trigger point therapy), manual manipulation, drop piece technique, both kinesio and rigid taping, exercise prescription and dietary advice. He is based in Syndey and is available to book an appointment here:
https://www.tensegrity.com.au/luke-white/

Imagine struggling to get out of bed each morning feeling like 'you're not meant to be here' and this life just isn't for you...

Olly Woolrych was in a dark place and something had to change. Fortunately, he found running which gave him purpose, something to get up for and something to challenge him mentally and physically.

But he needed a goal, something big, something to focus on to stop him slipping back into the jaws of depression. Olly decided to run across Central America, covering 6000km over 6 months and what's even more impressive is he did this alone whilst pulling all of his equipment behind him.

Listen to Olly's incredible story including how he tackled one day at a time, beating depression and coming out of it with a new outlook on life. Olly is one of the most courageous blokes I have ever met and a true lover of life!

If you'd like to watch Olly's video diary hit the link below, it's definitely worth a watch:
https://vimeo.com/356355465

Thanks for listening!

Rich :)

Jordan Syatt from Syatt Fitness joins me for my latest episode and explains why Behaviour, habits, and motivation are the key areas to focus on if you are looking to lose weight.

Jordan studied health and behavioral science and is fascinated by the way the mind works and controls decision making choices when it comes to weight loss. He's coached hundreds of people achieve their goals and has even set some pretty impressive goals of his own, like deadlifting 4 x his own body weight and is a 5 x world record powerlifter.

Jordan is probably best known however for coaching Gary Vaynerchuk (if you don't know who Gary V is you've been living under a rock and I'd encourage you to google him) traveling with him for 3 years, following him around the globe and training 7 days a week. He tells me how this level of commitment eventually took its toll on his personal health and wellbeing but how he overcame that.  

We chat calories, big mac challenges, new years resolutions, goal setting and so so much more. This was one episode I came away from with a different outlook to coaching. It really is a must-listen!

You can find out more from Jordan here:
https://www.syattfitness.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk-b1KyEL9rovh7zdfw_lg

I hope you get something from this episode, I know I certainly did...

Rich :)

Kendrick Louis is one of the top Ironman surf life-saving athletes in Australia competing at the highest level for the last 10 years. In this chat, he lets us in on what life is like as a professional athlete and what he must do to stay on top of his game. 

We talk about how he motivates himself to deal with the demands of the sport where a normal week of training could see him exceed 130km of swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running. He explains how he deals with pressure and the highs and lows an athlete goes through day in day out. 

Kendrick is the ultimate professional and his work ethic and sheer drive to be the best you can be is really felt in this chat. 

Rich :)

The goal is simple, to break a 3-hour marathon in New York City on November 3rd. 

With only 4 weeks to go now until I attempt to break a 3-hour marathon, hear what has happened since my last update. Including how I got on in the Blackmores half marathon, what I do in my strength sessions to reduce the risk of injury and also how much mental resilience is going to play a huge part in this challenge now. 

Thank you to all of those people who continue to offer their support, as you will hear in this episode the fundraising efforts have been phenomenal.  

We go again!

Rich :)

Joining me for episode 10 is a man at the top of his game in his field of practice. Richie Norton aka The Strength Temple is someone who specializes in movement, breathwork meditation, and mindset.

His message is simple, and just by doing some of these practices he talks about every day for just 5 minutes can make a huge difference to your outlook, performance, and mindset.

Richie started his career as a professional rugby player which unfortunately ended prematurely due to injury at only 25 years old. He then went on an exciting and adventurous path to find his true passion for learning all about movement, healing, breathwork, and yoga.

Learning from leaders such as Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece he is the only level 3 certified XPT coach in Europe.

Richie now teaches workshops around Europe and soon to be Australia and New Zealand sharing his message and helping people move better whilst becoming more self-aware and inspired to live a healthy life. 

You can find out more from Richie here:
http://www.thestrengthtemple.co.uk/home
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/richienorton_/

Thanks for listening and as always please leave a comment, hit subscribe or share with friends or family

Rich :)