The ALLIED Show

Discover the transformative power of nutrition in sports and everyday life with Sally Walker, Advanced Sports Dietitian and President of Sports Dietitians Australia. Ever wondered how elite athletes maintain peak performance under pressure? Sally shares her journey from the University of Wollongong to becoming a leader in her field, and unveils the secrets of personalised nutrition strategies that don't just enhance athletic achievements, but can also improve the quality of daily life for everyone.

Join us as we navigate the complexities of making informed food choices in high-pressure environments like the Tokyo Olympics. Sally emphasises the importance of consistency and practicality over achieving dietary perfection. By drawing parallels between athletes' structured nutrition plans and our everyday routines, we uncover the value of establishing flexible boundaries that support sustainable, healthy eating habits without the burden of guilt or stress.

Finally, we delve into the rewarding journey of empowering individuals to achieve their goals and witness tangible improvements in their lives. Sally shares practical advice on embracing an athlete's mindset, focusing on personal alignment, adaptability, and self-reflection. Her insights are sure to inspire you to enhance your performance and health in a way that aligns with your unique circumstances. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that transcends the world of sports and resonates with anyone seeking a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Christie is the Co-founder of INTU WELLNESS a fast growing health and beauty supplements brand which launched in March 2022. 

Christie’s journey into wellness began after experiencing major stress and burnout from having a “busy” and “always on” life before she fell pregnant with her second child, Ava. Her exhaustion led to health complications during and after her pregnancy. Having been into natural therapies and supplements since her early twenties, Christie sought expert advice and went on a two-year-long journey of overhauling unhealthy lifestyle habits, healing and taking on more positive self-care, sleep, and beauty rituals.

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Dr. Rav is a psychological scientist with a PhD in social psychology from the University of Melbourne. Her research specialises in attitude and behaviour change and understanding the fundamental question – “why do people do what they do?”. 

Having experienced chronic pain and undergoing intensive treatment, Rav was inspired to use her research and data analysis skills to pick up “at-risk” patients early in the treatment journey. 

This resulted in QuantCare – a platform to help healthcare providers use the power of data to practise patient-centred care and improve their business at the same time. Her mission is to bring the patient voice into clinical practice and help healthcare providers use data for good. 

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Sean is a Strength, Conditioning And Performance Coach to athletes all around the globe, Exercise Science lecturer and educator to the new breed of high level performance coaches. 

In this episode, we talk about Sean's early life and how it was instrumental in shaping his career today. 

With over a decade of experience in high performance coaching, working with athletes at all levels (including olympians), his insights and perspective make this a must listen! 

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Aaron (Paz) Parry is an Australian Army Veteran and podcast host, who battles an every day War with Mental Health. He uses his love for Health, fitness, and people to tackle is thoughts and aims to find some hope that everyone can 'Thrive in Chaos'.

Sharing his story though engaging interviews on his own podcast 'Thriving in Chaos', we are excited to have Paz switch seats and be interviewed for this very special episode. 

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In this episode we explore what happens when passion, purpose and business collide, outlining the different stages Aaron went through as a young entrepreneur to help build KX Pilates into the brand it is today.

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Brothers, Paul and Damien Adler are the founding team behind Power Diary.
Together, they combine Damien’s experience running and growing a successful health practice, with Paul’s 25 years of experience managing and scaling technology projects.

Chris speaks with Damien, a registered psychologist since 2003, with has a background in health administration, previously holding senior positions in the public health sector. 

Damien and his wife (also a psychologist) built a busy group private practice which is where he first discovered his passion for utilizing technology to make life easier for health practitioners.

This in depth episode covers the origins Power Diary, the challenges and the ever changing landscape of healthcare in Australia and internationally. 

Sharing personal stories of failure and success, this is a great episode for anyone interested in health, business & technology. 

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Billy 'The Golf Physio' Troy has a carved his own path as a physiotherapist, working with Aussie golfers. 

As a child, Billy played competitively in Jack Newton events whilst juggling other competitive sports. Fast forward to now, and with golf as his main focus, Billy plays consistently once a week and holds a single figure handicap.

Golf Physiotherapy Australia (GPA) began 5 years ago and was created out of pure passion to improve the health of all golfers. 

We talk to Billy about his early career, studying overseas, building a niche physiotherapy business and working with some of the top golfers in the country! 

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Chris chats with CEO of Found Space, Alex Tyson about business, life and current health trends. 

Alex believes there is a part within all of us that wants to achieve better health, and that everyone who wants to can, no matter their current situation. His personal passion is to help people to take the action they need to live healthier and longer lives, and this passion has become part of the DNA of Found Space.

They chat about rebranding a family business, the struggles, successes and ultimately what it takes to grow a business within the health and wellness space.  

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Research has revealed that 75 million people globally are diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum and over one billion identifying as neurodivergent. And according to recent studies, neurodivergent people are three times more likely to encounter mental health issues in their lives.

The newly launched social media app Kaboose looks to address this matter by connecting young neurodiverse people to their ‘tribe’, that is people of similar age who have the same interests that they can form a bond with and relate to with ease and safety in mind. 

Chris sits down with Kaboose Founder Michelle Ridsdale who developed the app after seeing the struggles that her own autistic son has gone through in his teenage years, especially the difficulties he had at school in finding friendships and maintaining healthy relationships, which has led to ongoing issues with his mental health. 

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