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Hailing from Sydney Australia, Dominic Di Tommaso is part of the elite team farang group of freerunners that also includes Jason Paul and Pasha Petkuns. Dom or ‘Dom tomato’ as he’s known, started freerunning back in 2007 following a background in ballet and figure skating and a full time job as a garbage man.From collecting bins to free running (aka parkour) Dominic has since become undoubtedly the world’s most high profile parkour athlete. Dom trains with Crew 42 in Sydney Australia and has been part of team farang since 2016 - having known them for 5 years prior. He’s a sponsored @redbull athlete, and has been so for the past 6 years, in this time parkour has given Dom an outlet for his passion in movement which extends well beyond the constraints of organised team sports.Dom decided a career as a garbage man was the path he would take initially until he got to point where he could become a full time athlete with a number of important sponsorships that meant he could pay his rent and jump and flip his way around the world doing more of what he loves! ________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Gaj Ravichandra was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset more than background or circumstance was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many people.Armed with that insight, Gaj wanted to understand how he could empower others to reach their highest potential, so he chose to pursue Psychology. In doing so, he learnt that helping people was his calling and that he could leave a trail of happiness behind him in everything he does. Gaj is a highly sought-after performance coach recognised for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential.For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organisations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximise performance, and accelerate growth. As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients. Gaj leads individuals, sporting teams and educational institutions to success with cutting-edge learning techniques and disruptive growth strategies that are proven to enhance potential and performance.________________Time Stamps0:16 Intro2:35 Early life 9:27 Precursor for a career in psychology13:26 Navigating relationships in the workplace18:46 Importance of the workplace environment21:02 Self-determination theory of motivation25:00 Tools for individuals to manage a toxic work environment28:23 The 4 C’s of resilience31:54 Managing imposture syndrome36:20 Do we need to be authentic 100% of the time?38:19 Should friendships be transactional48:20 Managing workload 50:06 Energy ATM analogy52:53 Should we be striving for growth or happiness?59:39 Overcoming adversity1:11:36 Are psychologists fixing their own traumas?1:23:30 Conflict resolution1:25:17 Skills for good leadership1:28:55 Attributes of an idealistic leader1:30:55 Quiet quitting1:33:05 Educational sites and tools to elevate learning1:36:46 How to set boundaries1:38:05 Normless playlist________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up in Western Sydney Russell Manser was committed by the Children's Court Magistrate to the adult Long Bay Jail, despite having just turned 17 years old. A career criminal stealing cars by the age of 14, and a notorious Sydney bank robber throughout the 90's. Russell robbed 5 banks, including a $90,000 hit on Lane Cove's Commonwealth Bank Sydney. At this time he would have been able to purchase a home in Mount Druitt for $25,000. However, it all came crashing down at the age of 23, where he was handed a 15 year jail sentence. Throughout his time in prison Manser housed with some of the state's worst offenders, resulting in him being sexually abused repeatedly. His eventual heroin dependence also started there, after his abusers injected him several times with the drug.Prior to this, Russell had already been struggling to cope with the trauma and anger of having been sexually abused in Daruk, the notorious juvenile detention centre.Realising the healing impact of speaking up about the abuse, he found the courage to talk about his experiences with other prisoners, many of whom had experienced similar abuses.Russell encouraged and supported others to tell their stories, and to seek justice; and after being released from jail, he continued this work, which was the beginning of The Voice of a Survivor.'The Voice' helped over 6,500 people tell their stories and begin the process for justice and healing.He completed rehabilitation, gained admission to university, and now shares his experiences on podcasts, radio, and in other media interviews.He is also involved in the Australian boxing community at a local and national level, through coaching and sponsorship.________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helping prisoners crack the code of reading, speech pathologist Rosalie Martin has developed a unique approach to literacy. For three years, Rosie has visited Tasmania’s Risdon Prison as a volunteer to deliver Just Sentences, a pilot project that is achieving astounding results. With specialist knowledge in the acquisition of language, and in the processing and production of speech sounds, Rosie is able to uncover hidden literacy problems and tackle them head on. As a result, many of the people in her program have learned to read in a matter of months, and Rosie is showing how many lives, currently on hold in prison, could be transformed. The founding speech pathologist of Chatter Matters Tasmania – a charity building awareness and skill in human communication – Rosie also runs her own private practice specialising in services for children with autism spectrum disorder. With patience and persistence, Rosie is helping others to open new doors and explore new worlds.________________ReferencesDOI: 10.1080/17549507.2017.1297484 - Snow et al. (2018). Speech-language pathology intervention in a youth justice setting: Benefits perceived by staff extend beyond communication.ABC News - Podwinski (2022). Speech program helps prisoners find jobs, reconnect with family on release.________________Rosalie's linksWebsite: www.rosaliemartin.comInstagram: @martinrosalieFacebookLinkedIn________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new series Normless Performance! In the first episode we are joined by returning guest Drew Harrisberg and Sam Scott. Drew shared his story of diagnosis with type 1 diabetes in episode 22 of the podcast, you can listen to it here.Sam is an exercise physiologist with clinical and applied research experience in the field of obesity, diabetes, and continuous glucose monitoring technology. His academic work has been primarily dedicated to devising innovative strategies—incorporating nutrition, behavioral modifications, and technology—to empower individuals living with type 1 diabetes in effectively managing their glucose levels during physical exercise. Moreover, Sam has cultivated a close working relationship with professional athletes who grapple with type 1 diabetes, serving as the Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk for a period spanning over four years. During this time, he followed the athletes during races and training to explore the demands of professional cycling on these athletes. More recently, Sam co-founded enhance-d, which aims to revolutionize the utilization of data derived from diabetes technology and lifestyle wearables. Their mission is to streamline and simplify the process of harnessing this data to optimize glucose management during exercise.________________ReferencesDOI: 10.1002/edm2.180 - Scott et al. (2020). Use and perception of telemedicine in people with type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic - results of a global survey.DOI: 10.3390/nu11051022 - Scott et al. (2020). Carbohydrate Restriction in Type 1 Diabetes: A Realistic Therapy for Improved Glycaemic Control and Athletic Performance?DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(21)00054-1  - Scott et al. (2021). Post exercise recovery for the endurance athlete with type 1 diabetes: a consensus statement.DOI: 10.3390/nu11123017 - Scott et al. (2019). Carbohydrate Intake in the Context of Exercise in People living with Type 1 Diabetes.DOI: 10.2337/dc11-1844 - Yardley et al. (2012). Effects of Performing Resistance Exercise Before Versus After Aerobic Exercise on Glycemia in Type 1 Diabetes._______________Enhance-d diabetes self-management softwareWebsite: www.enhance-d.comInstagram: @enhance_d_officialSam's LinksTwitter: @SamNathanScottLinkedInResearch gateGoogle scholarDrew's linksInstagram: @drews.daily.doseDrew's Daily Dose: www.drewsdailydose.com_______________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the founder of Tasmanian based organisation SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, Mitch’s journey to raise awareness of suicide prevention and reduce the stigma around mental health began after his younger brother Ty took his own life in 2013. Mitch, the 2017 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year and National R U OK? Day Ambassador has had a remarkable journey transitioning from an everyday tradie into a well-respected and purpose-driven public speaker. Mitch leads with an extraordinary vision for change, courageously harnessing his lived experience of loss to encourage our community to speak up about their mental health and take action. All through the important message of sparking conversations. Since the loss of his younger brother Ty in 2013, Mitch has dedicated his life to helping, educating and encouraging others to speak up about mental health and prevent suicide. All of this important work is well aligned to Mitch’s own personal values: compassion, authenticity, kindness and perseverance. Mitch has become a “go to” in the Tasmanian community for important discussions and messaging around mental health. From media interviews, his weekly radio segment or assisting those seeking guidance on start-up charities, a fun and vibrant MC of events, podcaster with his new show ‘Get Frank’, Mitch does all he can to positively impact the community. When presenting at schools, workplaces and sporting clubs, Mitch speaks from the heart. The connection he creates with the audiences he presents to is both genuine and empowering. A devoted family man, father and husband, Mitch is just like a mate – he’s a passionate Carlton supporter, lover of sport and avid coffee drinker!_______________Mitch's linksWebsite: www.staychatty.com.auGet Frank!: www.mitchmcpherson.com.auBehind the Smile: www.booktopia.com.auInstagram: @staychatty  @mitchmcp @getfrankpodcastLinkedInFacebook____________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Rosenbaum is Scientia Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney. Simon’s research focuses on physical activity and mental illness with a focus on populations exposed to trauma. Simon has published >250 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited a textbook on exercise and mental illness. He is the President of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and co-chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation’s Think Tank on sport and displacement settings.________________ReferencesDOI 10.1016/0165-0327(84)90031 - Berken et al. (1984). Weight gain: A side-effect of tricyclic antidepressant.DOI 10.4088/JCP.13r08765 - Rosenbaum et al. (2013). Physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.DOI 10.1177/20552076221149294 - McKeon et al. (2023). An online mental health informed physical activity intervention for emergency service workers and their families: A stepped-wedge trial.DOI 10.1016/C2016-0-03784-1 - Stubbs & Rosenbaum. (2018). Exercise-based interventions for mental illness.________________Simon's linksTwitter: @simon_rosenbaumInstagram: @simonrosenbaumLinkedInGoogle ScholarResearch Gate____________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After trialling magic mushrooms in Thailand for the first time at the age of 20, Andrew Hamilton was hooked. For many years Andrew had a monopoly on the sale of magic mushrooms across Sydney, selling the drug in capsule form was a hit amongst festival and partygoers.Slowly becoming overweight, with an increasing addiction for cocaine and gambling. Andrew was arrested on Friday the 4th of June in 2021 for the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs and sentenced to four months prison in two of Sydney's maximum-security correctional centres.During his time in jail, Andrew began noticing the transformative power of laughter. Upon his release, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to his initial shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew.Since then, Andrew has become a regular in Sydney comedy clubs, recently completing sold out shows at Sydney Comedy Festival, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Andrew's critically acclaimed debut solo show, "Jokes about the Time I Went to Prison", earned him the award for Best Newcomer in Melbourne.________________Andrew's LinksInstagram: @andrewhamiltoncomedyYouTube: www.youtube.com/@yeahmadtvPodcasts: s Gone Sideways and Flog Cabin________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Austin is the Founder & CEO of Pinchapoo- Australia’s biggest not for profit distributor of personal hygiene products.This cheeky start-up turned leading national charity is a world first concept founded on the idea of pinching hotel toiletries and was born 14 years ago after escaping family violence in her childhood home.14 years in and Kate has successfully transformed a simple modern day ‘Robin Hood’ concept into a movement that has now works alongside more than 1300 organisations and government institutions in support of the disadvantaged and has proudly supplied in excess of 11 MILLION products to men, women and children in need nationally.Kate is an award-winning social justice warrior who is leading global change on hygiene poverty. She is an energetic visionary who certainly has a story to tell about the place and time in her life that Pinchapoo was born and how she’s used her trauma to fuel a journey of impact.________________Kate's LinksInstagram: @pinchapoo_ausWebsite: www.pinchapoo.org.au________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Kwon grew up in a community of violence and with no father figure he naturally gravitated towards the support of local street gangs. At the age of 21 Joe was sentenced to 13 years in prison for directing a criminal enterprise. During his time in prison, he met a billionaire who was serving time for Australia's largest tax fraud who ended up becoming his first positive mentor who challenged his perceptions and attitudinal outlook on life. Joe learnt about business and the value of education, but most importantly his mentor taught him about self-worth from a prison cell. Through the support of his mentor Joe was able to complete his HSC while in prison and later was accepted and graduated from UNSW. From directing a criminal enterprise, today Joe is the Founder and CEO of a social enterprise (Confit) and a NFP (Confit Pathways) where he mentors that sense of self worth to incarcerated youth to thrive in society by providing pathways to employment, education and wrap-around support in the community. Confit Pathways also has a partnership with UNSW providing full scholarships with campus accomodation to young people who go through the Confit Pathways program. Joe's mission is to help reduce recidivism in Australia and create employment and education opportunities for individuals coming out of custody by breaking down societies preconceived notions of inmate stereotypes and providing community support through mentors with lived prison experience.Joe used fitness as a way to escape the revolving door of recidivism and is now about to open a social enterprise gym to help others that are affected by the justice system to do the same. Joe is known to be a catalyst and social impact innovator, using lived experience to create a platform to bridge the social gap between former inmates and the wider society through fitness. A 2022 Westpac Social Fellow and a 2022 Snow entrepreneur Joe is helping people from all walks of life train to be free.Andrew Truong is an integral member of the Confit team. From the challenges of growing up in a hardworking Vietnamese immigrant family to the tumultuous turns of a youth spent amongst the wrong crowd, Andrew had experienced it all. A two-time convict, it was during his last stint in jail that he discovered the transformative power of fitness. Drawing parallels between gruelling workouts and life's hardships, he emerged with a newfound philosophy: face challenges head-on, persevere and always keep pushing forward. Today, Andrew mentors youth, harnessing the power of fitness to reduce recidivism and provide them with a renewed sense of purpose.________________ReferencesPMID26086423 - Fazel & Wolf (2015). A Systematic Review of Criminal Recidivism Rates Worldwide: Current Difficulties and Recommendations for Best Practice.ABC RN - Baxter & Quince (2022). Nordic criminal justice: How does it differ from Australia and does it work?________________Confit and Andrew's linksInstagram: @confitpathways @confit_gym @oneouttrainingTikTok: @oneouttrainingYouTube: OneoutTVWebsite: www.confitpathways.org________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.