Your mind is a muscle, the more you work it, the better it will become.  In this episode I give you my 6 TIPS to improving your Mindset.   If you don't talk to your mind, if you don't master your mind, it is going to master you.  You will also meet my three year old, Billy and the learnings  we can all get from behaving and acting more like a toddler.  I will discuss the importance of positive self talk and eliminating' white' noise as well as the negative behavioural characteristics people are picking up from social media platforms.  Finally, this podcast also looks at ways to improve your growth mindset over your fixed mindset, remembering that taking personal responsibility and embracing positivity are the two key ingredients.

For more information about The Health Bloke, check out his website or connect with him on Facebook or LinkedIn, Tory Trewhitt The Health Bloke, or follow on Instagram, @thehealthbloke

The Mindset of an Endurance Athlete is an enthralling podcast with one of Australia's best Ultra Endurance Athletes, Carmen Atkinson.  During this episode we talk about her number #1 asset, her mind as well as the mental and physical challenges and strategies she uses during training, racing and resting.  We discuss her transition from a traditional diet to now becoming a plant based athlete and the benefits it is having on her performance.   

Carmen believe that 'you are capable of more than you know' and she is putting this to the test as she gets closer to her ultimate endurance test, Ultraman Australia 2017.  This is a three day endurance event covering 515km, swimming, bike riding and running. Day 1= 10km swim + 140 Bike Ride,  Day 2= 281.1km Bike Ride and Day 3= 84.3km Run.   This episode is truely inspirational as her quest to get the most out of herself is evident in her passion and dedication to her sport.

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to The Health Bloke Podcast so you don't miss any future episodes and leave a REVIEW  on iTunes and help me help others, Make Health a Habit.

For more inspiration and motivation follow Carmen on Instagram, @the_innate_athlete or if you would like to find out anymore information about The Health Bloke connect with him on LinkedIn or Facebook, Tory Trewhitt The Health Bloke or follow him on Instagram @thehealthbloke

In this episode Tory Trewhitt & Danny Kennedy review four (4) different protein powders looking at;

*  The benefits of supplementation

*  Understanding  the nutritional panel

* The key ingredients to look for

* Taste & flavour profiling, &

* The value / price point

If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE and write a REVIEW on iTunes as it will help The Health Bloke Podcast ~ talking all this wellness, gain some momentum. 

For more information about Danny Kennedy, please check out his website or follow him on Instagram, @djkfitness.  

To get in contact with The Health Bloke, check out his website or connect on LinkedIn, Tory Trewhitt The Health Bloke or follow him on twitter, @TheHealthBloke1 or Instagram @thehealthbloke

Thank you for listening and remember, Make Health a Habit.

Losing weight, getting fit, gaining lean muscle or just general wellbeing  is probably the number #1 New Years Resolution for a large percentage of the population every year. Yet how many people actually start or for that matter get the results they are after?

In this educational podcast on 'The Art of Exercise', The Health Bloke talks about why he thinks most people aren't getting the results they are after and discusses three main area's in detail;

Exercising For Results vs. Exercising for LifestyleTraining Intensity &Cardiovascular Exercises vs. Resistance ExercisesThe Health Bloke also discusses his Top Five (5) Key Points that everyone should include in their training program if they want to get results.  

Increasing your workout INTENSITY FUELING your body correctly Prioritise RESISTANCE training over cardiovascular training Respecting RECOVERY, &Implementing VARIETY During this episode The Health Bloke also touches on;

Reserve engineering for ultimate resultsMeasuring intensity (Borge scale vs. Rate of Perceived Exertion)The benefits of resistance training,The importance of rest and recovery, as well asStructuring your training program to delivery results based trainingIf you enjoyed this podcast, subscribe, share with your friends and family or leave a review on iTunes and remember, Make Health a Habit.  

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This episode is with The Unbreakable Farmer, Warren Davis who is talking to us about Resilience, Persistence and Determination.

Warren talks about his recovery as a fallen farmer looking for a way out to a famous farmer inspiring change.  Reflecting on the dark days Warren had has now given him the tools, experience and expertise to help others suffering self doubt and firmly believes that the skills he learnt on the land, from the land can be adaptable across any industry.

Throughout the podcast Warren talks about venturing into the world of business, thinking he knew everything about farming and running a farm, only to learn the reality the hard way.  He was naïve because being a farm worker vs. being a farm owner were two completing different things.

Key points include in this episode;

His lessons he learnt off the landThe relationship be had with his silent business partner (the weather)Skills & Coping Strategies The ability, determination and resilience required to overcome losses, &Isolation KillsWarren also talks about his Three (3) Key Take Home Tools;

•Community - and the ability to stay engaged

•Communicate - making sure you communicate with the right people

•Seek Help - act out of instinct, share your thoughts with someone and re connect with people you know.This podcast is full of passion and personal experience as Warren knows how bad things can get, but understands that he was one of the fortunate ones to survive and now he wants to help others!

If you liked this podcast, or you think Warren's messages will help others then please subscribe, leave a review on iTunes or share it with your friends and family on social media.  If you can save one persons life, then collectively we all benefit.

For more information about The Unbreakable Farmer check out his website,  or his Facebook or YouTube page, Warren Davis - The Unbreakable Farmer, or follow him on his Instagram page, @theunbreakablefarmer

Lifestyle diseases are killing more people today than any other diseases combined and they are 100% preventable.

Cardiovascular diseaseRespiratory DiseaseType 2 DiabetesObesitySuicideIn today's episode The Health Bloke talks about the importance of 'valuing' your health and being personally accountable for your mortality.  Throughout this podcast The Health Bloke encourages you to run your body like a small business, identify your strengths and weaknesses and look at ways you can implement change.

The Health Bloke also talks about a good book by Matthew Michaelewicz, called Life in Half a Second and Matthews shock tactic where he uses a formula to work out the number of days you have to live...confronting hey!  

The Health Bloke also talks about the importance of being selfish, prioritising your health and taking action.  Simple initiatives, such as moving more, eating clean and drinking less alcohol are a good start to the road to wellness, but consistency and patience are also key ingredient's.

The Health Bloke also discusses his 5 Pillars to Wellness Success;

MindsetTaking ActionEstablishing Courage's TrustDefining Success and what builds happinessPaying Attention to your Dimensions of WellnessThroughout this episode, the Health Bloke also believes that establishing a healthy lifestyle is all about 'creating a balance' and that improvement is always possible if you are willing to take ownership. 

During this episode he also discusses;

Understanding your personal health profileEducating yourself on your biometricsDeveloping a formula to suit your Dimensions of HealthGoal setting and becoming a 27%erValues vs. BeliefsIf you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes it would be greatly appreciated.  Also share it with your friends and family on your social media channels as  every little bit counts and remember, Make Health a Habit.

For more information on visit The Health Bloke website, 

The way you look feel and function is related to your diet and exercise routine. 

Today's podcast I talk to an inspiring online trainer, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer and physique competitor, Danny Kennedy (@djkfitness) from Danny Kennedy Fitness.  The topic for this episode is all about Flexible Dieting.

Danny grew up aspiring to become a professional basketball player but when injury cut him down at an early age his passion for basketball turned into an obsession in the weights room.  This obsession quickly became his career as he fell in love with strength and conditioning and soon became a physique competitor.

Danny's passion for the industry is prevalent throughout this podcast as he aims to influence more and more people on a daily basis, stating 'it's not about the money, it's all about helping others'. 

Danny gives us an insight into 'Flexible Dieting' and his thoughts about why it is beneficial vs. mainstream nutritional plans, which he thinks are all 'bullshit'.

Throughout this podcast we discuss;

The importance about having a good relationship with foodThe importance of education and understanding food groupsThe importance of sustainable meal plansThe benefits of energy balance (surplus vs. deficit)The difference between genders and flexible dietingDanny's professional career spreads across five (5) key areas';

Strength & ConditioningAthletic ConditioningOnline CoachingFlexible Dieting AdvocatePhysique Competitor                                                                                    

Danny believes that gaining or losing weight is all about understanding your MACRO nutrients and is very confident in his approach as it is science based and he has tried and tested it with great success. 

Danny's knowledge, passion and experience make this podcast a must download, so please share this episode on your social media channels, leave a review on iTunes and make sure you subscribe.

For more information on Danny Kennedy Fitness check out his website,

Instagram: @djkfitness or his

Welcome to the launch of The Health Bloke Podcast ~ talking all things wellness.  On today's podcast I will introduce you to who 'The Health Bloke' is, as well as discussing the future direction the podcasts.  Obviously, the focus will be centred around wellness (health & fitness), but there will also be plenty of interviews and guest appearance from the likes of global CEO's, Doctors, Surgeons, Humanitarians, Sports Men and Women, Musicians, Media Personalities, Fitnesspreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Instapreneurs to name a few.

Each episode will have a theme, whether this is centred around exercise, diet and nutrition or other topics, such as relationships, fitness, future planning, finance and more.   Some episodes will be purely educational with the Health Bloke himself, whilst other episodes might be product review or sampling of consumer based products.  

During this episode The Health Bloke touches on:

His journey to date (School through to University)Working as an Exercise Physiologist for BUPA in LondonHis Sports Science Scholarship at the Victorian Institute of SportStarting his business firstly in London and then in Melbourne, AUSTThe Health Bloke also talks about his personal & professional success, his marriage, his 3 kids and his passion for running, having completed 16 marathons and 12 ultra marathons.  Finally, this podcast also touches on The Health Blokes passion for life, his balanced approach to fitness and nutrition and the fact that he enjoys having a glass of red and spending time with his friends and family. 

He is passionate about helping other people achieve success through health and that is one of the main reasons The Health Bloke Podcast - talking all things wellness is finally up and running.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes it would be greatly appreciated.  Also don't forget to share it with your friends and family on social media.  If you can help one person achieve success through health we will all benefit and remember, Make Health a Habit.

For more information on The Health Bloke visit, www.torytrewhealth.com.au

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