Steve Holmes’ company (Springfree Trampolines) makes the world’s safest trampolines and the evolution of their brand and business is a story of creativity, design, engineering, collaboration, innovation, passion, perseverance, courage and significant financial risk. Over the last two decades, Steve and his business partner (Dr. Keith Alexander), have built an amazing organisation, team, culture and reputation as being world leaders at what they do. About half way through this chat, the conversation switched from trampolines and business, to dealing with rejection, overcoming setbacks, love languages, leadership, tapping into potential, communication and being a Preacher’s kid. Steve is awesome and I loved this chat.

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For this episode of TYP, I sat down (cyber-sat) with gym owners, Russell Jarrett and Brad Cunningham and the three of us waxed lyrical (whatever that means) about thriving, surviving, adapting and dying in the fitness industry. We spoke about the ongoing evolution and changing landscape of fitness in Australia (and beyond), what people want, need and expect from their fitness-health professional, what makes some professionals stand out in an (expanding) ocean of competitors, how gyms have become some peoples’ ‘third place’, the ever-expanding range of getting-in-shape options, some of the more ridiculous fitness offerings, Brad’s compassionate approach to coaching vs. my…. er, not-so-compassionate approach and lots more. Enjoy.
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What happens when we die? What’s on the other side? Is there another side? Maybe this is the only one? According to my training partner (the Crab) who died for 17 minutes at the gym… “there’s f*ck all.” According to my primary school teachers, there’s heaven (for the good kids), hell (for the bad kids) and purgatory (like an eternal halfway house), probably the best I could hope for. Depending on which theology, philosophy, ideology, institution or individual you pay attention to, there might just be a smorgasbord of eternal options. Or, if you listen to science (which relies on evidence), the Crab could just be right; f*ck all. We also discussed purpose versus values, Catholic guilt, my mum lighting candles (for my soul), Bobby’s multi-religion theological odyssey (as a young person), identity through beliefs, the emotional and psychological benefits of having faith and lots more. Enjoy.

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Lisa Tamati is one of the world’s best ultra-endurance athletes, a coach, podcast host, author, speaker and as it turns out, she’s also biohacker (somebody who uses science and technology to improve physiological function, performance, efficiency and outcomes). I can’t give away too much but, I may or may not be buying a hyperbaric chamber, having daily infusions of vitamin C and sleeping upside down like a bat. Enjoy.

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At nineteen, I was an insecure man-child bench-pressing my way to nowhere in particular but at the same age, Ricardo Martinez was working at the coal face of chaos, taking 911 emergency calls, talking with highly-volatile people in extreme situations, informing and directing police officers, assessing dynamic and evolving scenarios in real time, making in-the-moment judgements and somehow, managing to be the calm and the clarity required in the middle of such chaos. Once again, this is an interesting chat with someone who has had a fascinating journey. Enjoy.

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The last episode we did with Dr John Demartini almost saw me pull a cognitive hammy, just trying to stay in the conversation. We knew you’d love him as much as we do (and you did), so he’s back again. This time round we wind it back to a slightly easier-to-digest smorgasbord of insights. I even threw in a d*ck joke along the way and the good doc laughed. We talk about our relationship with out job, performing under pressure, maintaining high energy amidst high output, why we care what people think and the concept of ‘age appropriate’ behavior. Yet again, a privilege to have such caliber of human on TYP, enjoy the show.

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Former Secondary Teacher, Exercise Physiologist, Author (Anxious Kids and Anxious Mums), Speaker, Mental Health Consultant, Wellbeing Coach and life-long anxiety sufferer, Dr. Jodi Richardson is back at TYP Central. She always brings great care, compassion, insight and common sense to the show, and this time was no different. Enjoy.
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Is the idea of retirement better than the reality of it? Are people happier when their career is over? Is it a bad idea for some people? Should it be a graduated thing over time or a ‘finish work on Friday and be retired on Monday’, type of thing? Of course, there’s no single answer to these questions but it’s safe to say that the experience of retirement, is not always the theoretical fun-fest it’s made out to be. In this chat, Dr. Ingrid Nielsen and I talk about the pros and cons of retirement, how to do it well, why some people slide into depression and the post-career need for connection, purpose, focus and challenges, combined with a level of physical, mental, emotional and social stimulation. Enjoy.

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Cancer Survivor, Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment sufferer (Chemobrain), Advocate, Legal Warrior, Fighter of Injustice, Medical Detective, Feather Ruffler, Disruptor and Author of the book ‘Chemobrain’, Tracy-lea Connor has had a fascinating journey and in this episode of TYP, she shares some important messages. Enjoy.
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Mark Kluwer, former tradie living in suburban Melbourne, now lives off the grid amidst 70 acres of nature; a facility he’s called Elevated Springs in country Victoria, where he has built (much by hand) a retreat space for people like you and me to escape the 2021-ness of life and get back to the basics. Disconnection from tech and busy-ness, to connection with ourselves and ‘Mother Earth’. Think ice baths, exercise, breathwork, axe throwing and good tucker. Mark’s energy and passion is undeniable as he shares what for him, were life-changing experiences. I might just see you at Elevated Springs soon.

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