A rising soccer star turned paraplegic, our guest on today’s episode is the epitome of perseverance and growth mindset. 

Lenny sustained a spinal cord injury after a botched surgery attempt to remove a tumor leaving him with no feeling in his lower body and no control over his bodily functions. 

This would be a death sentence to most, but Lenny used this as an opportunity to grow as a person mentally, spiritually, and in career. He was able to look beyond the physical and saw the big picture lesson that he felt he desperately needed to be taught.

Lenny’s life was anything but run of the mill. Dealing with drug, sex, and party addictions, he knew he was leading a life to nowhere but couldn’t make the change necessary, until the universe did it for him. 

Join us in today’s episode to hear a vulnerable, raw, and uncut story of how someone’s life was flipped upside down and the power in finding the silver lining.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Where Lenny’s story began
• How Lenny cultivated his go getter mindset
• Receiving parental criticism and recognition
• Dealing with peer pressure in team environments
• Lessons Lenny learned going through drug addiction
• Lenny’s experience joining the army
• What Lenny’s rock bottom looked like
• How Lenny sustained a spinal cord injury
• If there was a cure would Lenny take it?
• How Lenny met his wife and the authentic relationship they share
• How pivotal wheelchair sports have been for Lenny

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Trent Baldock where he talks about not comparing and one-upping each other when It comes to our mental health struggles.

The full episode with Trent Baldock

https://open.spotify.com/episode/11OFFF4SscOoE2WDD2r2NC?si=-YSGOIrlTB2jyQaSuiHXZA

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If the most important aspect of human life is the quality of our relationships, then why is cultivating a mutually liberated relationship with open communication few and far between? 

Understanding how our masculine and feminine energies balance and coincide with each other is key to creating a bond that is strong enough to unpack the trauma and reflection that is required for growth in romantic, intimate, relationships. 

One aspect of growing in intimate partnerships is exploring sexuality. We aren’t taught what it means to embody our sexuality and be empowered in what it means to seek and feel pleasure. 

As a society, the perspective on sexuality is quite skewed, so we wanted to get to the bottom of why this is and what we can do about it.

On today’s episode we welcome Tyran Mowbray, a masculinity coach, who is helping men to advance in life. Tyran shares how you can remove all the shame and guilt that surrounds your sexuality and how you can communicate effectively and clearly when it comes to expressing your sexual desires.

Tune in to hear about how you can liberate your sexuality to create a stronger bond with your partner.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The power of flirting
• Why can’t men give compliments to women anymore?
• How to give a compliment without needing anything in return
• Who is Tyran?
• How people can connect the mind body spirit
• How Tyran starts his mornings
• Tyran’s rebellious backstory
• Understanding your priorities
• How to attract the right partner and know who you want
• How can a woman best hold space for a man?
• Importance of open communication
• Where should men and women go to learn to explore their sexuality 
• How to remove the shame and guilt around sexual desires
• How to get your partner to experience more pleasure

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Sam Ringdahl where he shares the importance of committing to yourself and focusing on laying 1 brick at a time.

The full episode with Sam Ringdahl

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gd1sQoWYsjRoMGTtmzk0g?si=S6unRGYzR_62-BMWU8ga 

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Joining us on today’s episode are two extremely brave souls who decided to hit the ground cycling to raise awareness for mental health. 

Ben and Jay are currently cycling around Australia. Yes, you read that right. These two didn’t even own a bike prior to deciding on this massive undertaking. With little to no experience doing something this extreme, Ben and Jay were determined to make it happen because of their new found purpose advocating for conversations around mental health. 

Their goal is to raise $100,000 for ‘Mindful Aus’, a charity dedicated to empowering youth with the education and knowledge around mental health as  a preventative measure. This is a valiant effort made by two men who have seen the dark side of mental illness and what it can do to an individual and a community. 

On today’s episode, we sit down with Ben and Jay as they start their cycling journey to discuss why they started this challenge, their experience with mental health, and how they are trying to create change.

Tune in to hear an inspiring story of resilience and perseverance!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• When Jay and Ben decided to cycle around Australia
• The purpose around cycling around Australia
• Jay’s experience with mental health and racism
• Ben’s experience growing up playing rugby
• Life lessons learned travelling and exploring the world
• The fixation on the end goal versus taking the first step
• Change in mentality after travelling
• Jay and Ben’s plans for after cycling
• How Jay and Ben planned and are executing the trip with no help
• How Jay and Ben chose ‘My Flaws’ as the charity to donate to
• Creating awareness about mental health on the road
• How to prepare to cycle around Australia
• The importance of knowing your ‘why’

To make a donation to Ben and Jay’s cause, head to their website and click on the donate button! 

Another way to donate is to purchase The Betar Project merchandise. $5 from every purchase will be put towards the boys and their charity ‘Mindful Aus’. Head over to the website. www.thebetarproject.com to get yours today!

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Ryan McCarthy where he shares the power of words, accepting what is happing in your life and being aware of what you are consuming.

Full Episode with Ryan McCarthy
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To break away from your nine to five job to build a business while also being responsible for kids and a family sounds like an impossible task, which is why a lot of people will stay at their regular jobs and forgo pursuing their dreams of entrepreneurship. However, when the thought of not pursuing your dreams feels more difficult than taking this gamble, it is time for you to throw all your chips in and to not look back. 

Too many people get stuck trying to think of all the roadblocks and steps that are so far ahead, that they fail to take the first step. It is impossible to have a clear view of all the obstacles that will inevitably come your way when taking the leap of faith into entrepreneurship, however, the key is persistence and perseverance. How badly do you want it? 

The people that succeed are the ones that will stop at nothing to succeed for themselves and their families, and it isn’t always about financial freedom. It’s about becoming the person you know you are underneath all the conditioning society has put on you to be a certain way. To be a better version of yourself and be a positive example for your kids and community.

Raka Raukete joins us on today’s episode to speak on how he quit his nine to five job to pursue his career as an entrepreneur and how he overcame the many setbacks he encountered and came back even better each time.  

This podcast is filled with priceless nuggets of knowledge that will surely inspire you in your journey. There’s only one thing for you to do now, and that is taking one small action for your future, and maybe that starts with listening to this podcast.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Lessons learned in fatherhood
• What was the spark that caused Raka to change his life?
• The importance of taking the first step and trusting the process
• Nick’s self-discovery journey
• Perseverance in finding your purpose
• How Raka balanced building a business and fatherhood
• The importance of prioritizing your family 
• Steps someone can take action on to pursue their goals
• Importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
• Raka’s take on failure
• How Raka recharges as an introvert when he needs to be extroverted
• The importance of disconnecting from social media to connect with the self
• Raka’s struggle with mental health
• Discussion of mental health in men

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Betar Project.

This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Lachlan Stuart where he shares a good point about how are we meant to improve things if they are not spoken about referring to Mental Health.

Full Episode with Lachlan Stuart
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Repressed emotion in men is one of the most damaging aspects of our society. Creating the narrative that men shouldn’t express themselves in ways that are traditionally seen as feminine, is harmful to those experiencing it as well as witnessing it. 

Men have both masculine and feminine energy, and if they are told what they are feeling is invalid, it has a detrimental impact on their psyche. This carries on from generation to generation, unless we collectively take the time to heal our traumas and find happiness in our lives. 

Today’s guest is here to discuss the ways toxic masculinity has caused issues in his life and how he has put the work in to heal it, not only within himself but within a community of men. 

Hayden Wolfsbauer, a former semi-professional rugby player, all-around athlete, and strength conditioning coach from New Zealand, joins us to talk about his struggles with mental health, addiction, and loss, and how he overcame these hurdles by being vulnerable and becoming his authentic self. 

Tune in to hear a story of resilience and power of mind over matter!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Hayden’s story of growing up in
• Growing up in unbalanced masculine and feminine energy
• Importance of finding happiness in yourself to find it in your home life
• Hayden’s process of releasing trauma from his childhood
• Lessons Hayden learned from rugby that transfers into daily life
• Understanding there's more to life than rugby
• The impact on Hayden after losing his mom
• Replacing one coping mechanism for another
• The power of pushing your physical boundaries
• The importance of having supportive men’s groups
• How Hayden got his dad to join him in men’s groups
• Self-awareness of healing
• What is the ‘Wolf’s Way’
• What is Hayden’s biggest fear

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This week we share some of the gratitudes written into the group chat to shine light on the amazing community which is the Grateful Club

We also touch on suicide as it happens so often in society, especially after the loss of Former NRL Player & Coach Paul Green earlier this week. 

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Lifeline 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14

Beyond Blue Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week

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