In this episode of the Fit Dad Podcast, Leroy sits down with former Australian SAS operator Nico Seedsman for a conversation about courage, identity, brotherhood, purpose and what it means to be a man.

Nico served 13 years in the Australian military, including roughly eight years in the Special Air Service Regiment and three combat deployments to Afghanistan. But some of his biggest battles came after the uniform came off.

Nico shares what elite military service taught him about fear, discipline and resilience, the physical and mental challenges he faced after leaving the military, and why strong men still need other strong men around them.

Now the Founder and CEO of THE ORDER, Nico is building a brotherhood focused on aligning men with themselves, God and like-minded men while challenging them to live with greater purpose and higher standards.

This isn't a conversation about pretending life is easy or becoming tougher for the sake of being tough.

It's about becoming a better man, surrounding yourself with men who hold you accountable, and living to a standard your family can see.

A powerful conversation for every man and Dad who knows he's capable of more.

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Today's guest is Stephen Hirst, founder of Dads Community.

Dads Community is an award-winning not-for-profit movement dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of fathers through connection, community, and shared experiences. Built around the belief that no Dad should have to navigate life's challenges alone, the organisation has created a positive, family-friendly environment where men can build genuine friendships, support one another, and become the best versions of themselves.

Through events, conversations, and a strong sense of belonging, Dads Community encourages fathers to show up, take ownership of their journey, and create positive change in their own lives, their families, and their communities.

https://dadscommunity.com.au

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Today’s guest is Justin Huggett MG. Former Australian infantry soldier with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Fourteen years in uniform. Deployments across East Timor, Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan.

Awarded the Medal for Gallantry after leading a counter-attack under heavy Taliban fire, taking control of a chaotic ambush and turning the fight.

Since leaving the military, he has stepped into the fight on a different front. Veteran advocacy. Mental health. Calling out the system where it fails soldiers once the uniform comes off. And most recently, starting The Grumpy Grunt Podcast.

Soldier. Leader. Father. And someone who has seen both sides of service, on the battlefield and after it.

This is a conversation about war, identity, fatherhood, and what it actually costs to serve.

You can find Justins Grumpy Grunt Podcast and Links to his socials below.

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rFO9PnUWG5PZO18W06YSZ

IG: @thegrumpygrunt77

Enjoy the episode.

Leroy

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Jake Hammond is a dad of two from South East Brisbane and the creator of Dad Mode On. A former plumber who spent more than a decade on the tools, he now works in sales and uses his lived experience to spark real conversations around fatherhood and men’s mental health. After losing his father young, he carried depression, anxiety, and the effects of neglecting his own health. Becoming a dad forced him to step up, reassess his priorities, and start showing up differently. Dad Mode On is his platform to make those conversations normal, relatable, and honest so dads feel less alone and more supported.

Find Jake
Instagram: @dad_mode_on_au

Jon Davie, Managing Director and founder behind World Gym Australia. Jon has spent decades at the highest level of the fitness industry as an elite bodybuilder, business leader and franchise operator. He is also a and most importantly a Father which will give us an amazing insight into Fatherhood, health, mindset and leadership.

Connect with Jon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgjondavie

Linkdn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-davie-6611563a

Thanks for following the Fit Dad Journey and as always make sure you share you best takeaways on the socials tagging us in.

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Anthony ‘Harry’ Moffitt recently retired from the Australian Defence Force after almost 30 years, most of which was spent with Australia’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist.

He has completed 11 active service deployments, including being wounded in action in 2008. Harry completed his time with the SAS as its Human Performance Manager. 

He’s a Registered Psychologist and runs a human performance consultancy working with sports teams, the military and industry.

Harry's New book "The Fourth Pillar" and best selling book "Eleven Bats" Can be found on all your digital sites as well as in Australian and New Zealand Book stores.

https://harrymoffitt.com.au

Enjoy the episode team.

Leroy.

10 Fan questions from our IG story and Leroy goes deep in answering these as best as possible. Enjoy the short pod today and be back with some amazing guests soon.

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In this episode we speak to Fit Dad Community member Ray Kulpinksi from Mackay in Queensland, Australia. Father to 3 amazing kids, carpenter and business owner speaking about his upbringing, fatherhood journey, divorce and now finding his fitness and true happiness.

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We are extremely honoured to speak with RULK, world-renowned functional strength and conditioning coach, father, and founder of Raw Functional Training (RFT®). He trains elite tactical units, first responders, actors, professional athletes, and everyday individuals, focusing on functional movement, resilience, and mental toughness. Known for his no-nonsense approach, Rulk inspires grit and discipline to conquer life's challenges.

Follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Da_Rulk

Enjoy the episode.

Leroy.

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In this episode we are excited to have Trent Cotchin on the podcast. Father to 3 amazing kids, Husband to wife Brooke, Future AFL Hall of fame member, Brownlow Medalist, 3 x Premiership Captain with the Richmond Tigers, Media Personality, Mentor and Entrepreneur.

Instagram: @trentcotchin9

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Shaped By Trent Cotchin Podcast: www.youtube.com/@shapedbytrentcotchin

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Leroy.

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