Whole Human

I’ve had LOADS of conversations with my mindset clients recently about setting expectations for the silly season, so I thought we’d do something different and have a little chat about it on the podcast.

Christmas can put a lot of pressure on people! But is it really necessary?

You can let loose a little bit over Christmas without guilt, but make sure you’re holding yourself to your own expectations rather than to others. Be aware of your boundaries, and don’t be afraid to say no when you need to.

Hats off to James Clear who coined the phrase “Never Miss Twice”, which is something I try to live by; it definitely takes the pressure off while helping to avoid those massive downward spirals (note that I forget his name in the middle of this chat!).

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Richard Turnbull is an accredited exercise physiologist, sports scientist and published author with qualifications longer than a giraffe's neck. He's knowledgeable and well-respected in the areas of sports science, nutrition, diabetes and metabolic conditioning (just to name a few).

As a by-product of working as a coach with many high-performance athletes to get the best out of them, and by being the type of person who always strives to get the best out of himself, he also has a lot of knowledge about mindset. We talk about that a fair bit in our conversation today.

Richard currently lives in Orange NSW, which is my home town, but he grew up and spent most of his life in South Africa where he was the strength and conditioning coach of the South African Rugby Springboks in 1993, the Natal Sharks Rugby in 1990, 1992, and 1995 who were the Currie Cup winners during these years, and several others. In 2016 was inducted into the Athletic Coaching Hall of Fame for his work with marathon runners.

How do I know Richard? On moving to Australia in 1997 Richard continued his impressive career trajectory, too much to list here, which included coaching 1st Grade Rugby in Australia winning 8 premierships with the Emus. I was actually a member of the team back then, so I was lucky to experience Richard in action doing what he does best.

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Sam Ah-see is a 33-year-old professional boxer who currently lives in the regional area of Orange NSW. After 6 years of retirement, Sam is returning to the sport armed with an impressive fight history including 4 Australian titles, 6 state titles, a silver medal in the Thailand Kings Cup, and he attended the World Championships in Mexico.

In our chat we discuss Sam's love/hate relationship with boxing and his previous challenges with OCD, anxiety, and over-partying. It's really interesting to hear how Sam found a balance that felt right for his body, and the importance he places on keeping his body and mind healthy.

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Despite his calm exterior, Peter Sutton is a self-described experience chaser. His consistent need to seek out new experiences has seen him, along with partner Natalle, live across the globe before finally settling on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with their two boys. It sounds like an idyllic existence, and for the most part, it has been.

Sunshine and surf aside, last year Pete dealt with a severe decline in his mental health that saw him completely depleted of energy, suffering severe depression, anxiety attacks, an inability to sleep and a three-week stint at a mental health facility, which he sees in retrospect as a traumatic but beautiful experience.

Pete is first to admit that his tendency as a high performer is to overwork himself, to constantly chase a new benchmark, and to miss the warning signs of declining mental health that appeared along the way. Pete’s most recent experience with depression was not his first, but he hopes will be his last, with the red flags now a little clearer.

Pete takes us through his mental health journey with an open calmness that he hopes may simply encourage someone else to start a conversation with their friends, family or a professional. Please be warned that we do discuss topics that may cause distress for some people, including a brief conversation about suicidal ideation, which Pete did experience.

Please remember, if you or anyone you know is dealing with a mental health concern, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

There are some incredible pearls of wisdom in this remarkably open chat. If you or someone you love have ever experienced a mental health crisis, I’d encourage you to grab a cuppa and have a listen.

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Often, with people we hold in high regard, it’s easy to forget that they’re human. Human problems, human emotions, and very human reactions to trauma.

Rob Vergano is one such bloke. A 20-year veteran of the NSW Police Force, it’s fair to say Rob has seen some shit and, as he held the rank of Inspector, he had to see it all. Being a Police Officer was something Rob loved, but those scenes, many of which he described quite vividly during our chat, eventually led him to be diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder.

Raw, real, and highly emotional, Rob opens up and shares his story in the hope that through sharing and raising some awareness, something is done to stem the tide of our emergency personnel leaving their jobs in droves.

Warning: This is an emotionally charged, very intense chat about some scenes that may cause some distress to some people. Please weigh up how your headspace is before hitting the play button. And remember, if you or anyone you know is dealing with ANY form of mental health issues or a crisis, please seek some assistance via Lifeline, 13 11 14.

If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to hit that follow button. You can also stay up to date with what's happening on the show on Instagram. If you'd like to find out more about the host, Jamie Stedman, go to jamiestedman.net

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