Roll With The Punches

What if I told you that emotion gets trapped in the tissues of our bodies?  

That motion and emotion are so tightly intertwined that you simply can not change one without changing the other?

Well... I'm not here to tell you that at all.  

My guest is.

OD (Ian O'Dwyer) is one of the most forward-thinking and utterly brilliant minds that has rolled out of the fitness industry and we are extremely fortunate to house him right here, by our sides, in Australia.  As a practitioner, an educator, a mentor and a founder of PTA Global you would likely be familiar with him from Industry Summits and Events such as Filex. 

OD’s concepts, ideas and practices around human movement and the relationship between motion and e-motion are what can only be considered as being light years ahead of what we are taught by the majority in this industry today.  

He is all about PLAY & FUN and mark my words, what you are about to hear today is going to change everything you know about the ideas we have tightly wrapped around fitness, human movement, bodies, sport, recovery and well... life.

I thrive on conversations like this and to say it brings me joy to introduce these concepts to whoevers ears this lands in is an understatement.

Thanks for listening... and ENJOY!

OD | www.feelsoma.com  |  @feelsoma  |  www.facebook.com/FEELSOMA

Tiffanee Cook | www.tiffaneeandco.com.au  |  @rollwiththepunches_podcast  |  @tiffaneeandco 

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Old people know a lot of stuff.  So, I got John Verbi in for a chat... by FAR the oldest fossil I know. (KIDDING!) 

John Verbi is a very good friend of mine and someone who for a long time now has not only inspired me, but also generously shared much of his years of knowledge and education with me.   

John works with large corporations in educating and implementing workplace wellness along with coaching individuals in optimising their health, longevity and performance. In this casual and fluid chat we hear about how things have changed and evolved in the industry over the years.  The lessons John has learned around people, behaviour and implementing change.  

Why scales are the devil and how he measures physical change in body composition (body fat & lean muscle metrics).  Why people fail and how you can improve your chances at staying on track with your goals. A great episode for anyone with an interest in better performance, a longer life, a happier body, a sharper mind. 

Enjoy. 

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Stevie-Jade Turner rose alright.  Indeed, against the odds if you ask me.
A father who passed before her mother even gave birth.  A mother who fell to the clutches of heroin all too young to come back.  
Stevie-Jade is an astute financial planner who I met personally this year through my business networking.  She is confident, reliable, professional, modest and very, very... very good at her job.  So naturally when I learned of her 'story', her upbringing whilst being exposed to turmoil at far too young an age and a lack of the usual maternal and paternal love, connection and guidance that generally fosters a child's identity and shapes their path in life...  Well, naturally I was blown away.  I was inspired.  I was curious.  I know you will be too.
Stevie-Jade opens up about her experience and the incredibly grown-up perspectives she had at an age where I was still playing with Barbie dolls and crying about having peas mashed up in my dinner.  How many of us could really fathom what it would be like growing up only to visit our mother at times in maximum security prison.. and the times she wasn't there, not knowing where she might be at all.
It's one of those stories that highlight just how much we at cause when it comes to our own life.   You don't hear a single 'poor me' or anything that resembles an excuse in this podcast.  
Enjoy.
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In law enforcement terms 'Code 9' translates to officer in need of emergency assistance.   The trouble is...  so often our officers (and first responders) are so focused on the 'emergencies' as far as the duties of their jobs and careers, that they don't notice the critical ones taking place in their own inner world.

The Code 9 Foundation is the brainchild of Sergeant Mark Thomas.  A not for profit organisation brought to life as a result of Mark finding himself eventually crawling from the rubble of his own inner Code 9.  

The Code 9 Foundation emerged to provide support, education and assistance to first responders, as well as their loved ones, around PTSD (PTSI), depression and anxiety...  symptoms so often swept under the rug.  Symptoms that can be an inevitable result, on varying levels when our heroic breed of humans enter the careers that expose them to repeated stress and traumatic events.

In this episode Mark shares the vivid details of the very event that triggered his sharp decline and saw him hospitalised some years later.  Mark offers a raw inside perspective into a world to which many of us don't so much as give a second thought.   

It is people like Mark Thomas who, brick-by-brick, are paving the way to a better understanding and a better platform for all of our first responder and emergency service community. 

I thank Mark for connecting and sharing his time with me.  He is a speaker for Beyond Blue and a passionate ambassador for mental health and PTSD awareness.  You can contact Mark via the below details.

www.markthomas.com.au

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Our favourite hit of podcast derived antioxidants is back behind the mic!  Alison Wright gained some serious love from her previous episodes, way back when RWTP was just a pup... let's be honest, it still kind of is!
Today we have another hearty banter about food and the psychology that's so tightly wrapped around it. This thing that of course keeps us alive but also plays a crucial role in how we look, feel and function not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
We talk about mindful eating... pick apart comfort foods... ponder developing good habits and deconstruct a few other nutritious ideas over our 50-ish minute chat.  
As always, it's nothing overly structured... just two humans (one with a LOT of actual knowledge and education around it) talking cake and kale.
Perhaps the perfect episode to nudge us gently in the right direction amidst the Covid-chaos that is 2020.
Alison is available for personal consultations as well as corporate workshops www.alimentary.com.au
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Dr Stephen Parnis is a prominent Consultant Emergency Physician here in Melbourne, Victoria and former Vice President of the Australian Medical Association.  Dr Parnis has recently appeared on A Current Affair along with several news channels, so to me he was first choice for a curious and casual banter about what it's like to be a medical professional in the thick of this worldwide pandemic that is Covid19.
There is a plethora of opinions, conspiracy theories and political views surrounding what we are all experiencing, especially here in Victoria as we endure a lengthy Stage 4 lockdown and harsh restrictions.  I sure didn't want this to be a debate on any of the above but merely an insightful chat with some reputable facts and information and an sneak peek into what I can only imagine is an incredibly high pressure and stressful world that is currently the medical world.
Stephen was a fantastic guest who I thoroughly enjoyed unpacking this topic with...  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.  
You can follow Dr Stephen Parnis on Twitter  www.twitter.com/SParnis
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Hands up if you’ve ever eaten rubbish... then self loathed.   
I think most of us can relate to this to some degree, at some point in our lives. Well, in this episode Bronwen Allix shares her own personal experience fighting the debilitating disease we know as Anorexia. 
How it effected her young adult years, her relationships with her family, her loved ones and most of all her relationship with herself.    
In this chat we also discuss what it was like for Bron as a female, to 'come out' and accept being gay, something that brought and brings its own set of challenges for her. 
Oh, and she's one of my favourite humans - a PARAMEDIC.  They're a special kind of AMAZING human being, it's no secret how much I adore and admire our first responders! It's conversations like these, with real and authentic people who openly share themselves and their stories in the open airwaves that make me truly appreciate humans and life and whatever the journey brings.   
**If you are concerned about your relationship with food, I urge you to reach out sooner rather than later and get support. 
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Who is James Swanwick...  
An Australian-American Investor, Entrepreneur, Print/TV/Radio Journalist, Reporter, Founder, Hollywood Entertainment Correspondent, and ESPN Sports Host, Media Agency Co-Founder, Founder of numerous health and wellness focused companies AND listed in Forbes as one of 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch.
What does James bring to the party in episode #37..?
Well I know I'm not alone when I say that at times in my life, sleep has been the thorn in my side.
James Swanwick specialises in helping people understand and optimise sleep.  From getting to sleep, sleeping deeper and countering the anti-sleep-conducive environment that is today's world.  We dive deep into how blue light effects our bodies natural sleep hormones and also how we can get back into the rhythm that nature laid out for us in the first place.
We also explore the benefits to adopting an alcohol free lifestyle - say whaaaaat?  I know, crazy...  But you know what, there's a lot to be gained from our banter on this too!  James runs programs around reducing or even quitting alcohol for good, be sure to check out his links below for further info.
If you're listening to this podcast in September and you're keen to jump on board for a little RWTP 30 day alcohol free challenge be sure to shoot me an email [email protected].
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Who are our heroes?  First Responders.
Who are their heroes?  *silence*
Essentially, they live their lives devoted to taking care of humanity.  Because somewhere deep within them, is a burning desire to care for people. Not just their own people, but all people.  And thus, they chase their dreams and devote their lives to a career as a first responder.  A career that can deliver all of the promises... and eventually sometimes break them too.
Michael Sugrue spent 20 years in US Law Enforcement.  First in the US Air Force before joining the Walnut Creek Police Department.  
Today he opens up and recounts in vivid detail the moment he fired his weapon and took a life... the moment he had to do so, in order to save the lives of many.  This incident that earned him Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014.  This incident piled on top of many and dragged him down for years before he medically retired in 2018.
When people like Michael speak up it is a gift, and one that I am grateful has landed in front of my mic today...  I thank him for sharing his story, for getting vulnerable and for seeing the power for everybody in his own recovery.
Now a volunteer and advocate for PTSI and first responder suicide prevention, you can follow Michael on the following platforms:
facebook.com/firstrespondersfirst8  |  @firstrespondersfirst  |  https://saveawarrior.org  |  www.frsn.org/west-coast-post-trauma-retreat
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Do you ever stop and think about the humans underneath the paramedic uniforms?  
Superheroes disguised as every day humans that swoon in and save your life, then swoon off again to save the next one without batting an eyelid.  
Yeah neither did I... until I did.
This career path and the humans who choose it fascinate and inspire me.  Tony Walker is CEO of Ambulance Victoria and today he joins me for a casual banter about the highs (there are plenty) and the lows (likewise, there are plenty) of being a first responder.  He speaks openly of the mental health injury risk that paramedics face and the heightened rate of suicides in this particular sector and what the organisation is focusing on to bring this down.  
Tony shares a little of his own mental health awareness, journey and experience along with some personal stories... this is one of the many things I like about Tony, you can ask him anything and you'll get an open and honest answer.  I feel like that's something that's got to be as rare as hens teeth when you invite a CEO to talk somewhat heavy topics on your podcast.  

If you love what you hear, give this podcast a share, perhaps even a review...  Our superheroes deserve having their voices heard... just a crying shame my squawking voice is echoing alongside it, but hey!
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