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24/07/2024

TWO ADHD GALS TALKIN' 'BOUT LIFE

In a number of ways, Sage Monkman and I are like two peas in a pod. We're "meso" girls, in PH360 epigenetic terms, which means we share a cluster of similarities in our physical and behavioral traits. We've each experienced our own versions of trauma throughout life, aligning us even more. And we're both diagnosed with ADHD, which sparked this very conversation today. It stemmed from some recent banter between us as we aired our frustrations, leaned on each other for support and understanding, and shared some tips for tackling why the simple often appears so complex for gals like us.

In true ADHD fashion, we didn't stay on track with this topic. But we did explore our ideas around self-management, labels, medication, mindset, and a hearty dollop of woo-woo—because who doesn't love a bit of that?

So if you're up for a casual earwig, this episode might just be your jam!

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21/07/2024

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation dedicated to empowering teenage girls across Victoria.

We dive deep into Fiona's journey from a competitive gymnast to a leader in mental health education, discussing the transformative power of sport and the critical importance of mental health awareness. Fiona and I explore some of her challenges around identity post-gymnastics and the profound impact that mentorship and community support can have on young athletes.

Fiona also shares touching stories from her workshops, illustrating how Flourish is making a real difference in the lives of young girls by providing them with the tools and confidence to navigate relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience.

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19/07/2024

Unbeknownst to me upon diving into this chat, I was about to get drawn into an accountability buddy situation with Jem myself. As a result, we're embarking on the science-backed Pennebaker Method of Journaling as both of us had previously learned about via Andrew Huberman. I'm pretty excited actually, can't wait to share the experience with you in a later chat.

We also talked about cultivating optimism, setting boundaries, going off the grid and exploring connections and collaborations in respect to running a solopreneur style business. Plenty for everyone, dare I say!

17/07/2024

F$%k Ya 'Prince Charming' Fairytale

Prince Charming, huh? What a story we have been told and sold all this time. He'll come along and pick us out from the crowd. He'll sweep us off our feet and together we'll fall in love. He'll kneel before us with the biggest diamond you ever did see, and we'll say YES and have babies and all live happily ever after. Right?

In MOST cases, hell no!

Alisha Burns shares her own (IMHO turbulent) quest for this perfect fairytale ending, in which (like too many of us) she turned a blind eye and kept those rose-coloured glasses firmly in place. However, when that fairytale came crumbling down in a spectacular fashion (seriously, just wait until you hear the story), Alisha came to the realisation that we do not in fact need that 'Prince Charming' at all to create her perfect family and live her happily ever after.

And so today, solo mum Alisha heads up the Solo Mum Society and lives her best life with her precious daughter and stories of their 'donut' daddy (that's a donor daddy, as they'll one day be able to laugh together about).

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15/07/2024

#%@$ the numbers!!

What scales DO measure... ✔️✔️✔️
The weight or mass of an object.

What scales DON'T measure... ✖️✖️✖️
The volume of lean mass vs body fat, water, bone, blood, p**p, and the tacos & cookies you just ate for lunch. Nor do they measure your strength, determination, intelligence, compassion, empathy, love, potential, the challenges you've triumphed, the good deeds you've done for others, the joy you've brought to your family and friends, and your inherent and undeniable worth in this life that is yours and yours only.

These photos are 8kg apart (and 8 years). 54kg and 62kg. Neither of those moments did the scales (or the rippling abs) whisper words of worthiness and enoughness to me.

Like so many women (and men, I'm sure) I've, at times, asked the scales for reassurance that I am in fact enough. (What would that elusive number be, anyway?)

I mean, I didn't find enoughness or worth in a six pack or 10% body fat. I didn't find it in state boxing titles or trophies. I didn't find it in the cheers, praise and reassurance that flowed (and still flows, thank you fam) in from the people observing from the perimeters.

All those scales can whisper back to you is a meaningless number... and no matter what number that is, it's your (and my) own inner voice that gives that number a meaning.

We must work on our relationship with ourself as much as our relationship with food & exercise, with titles, achievements and 'successes' (whatever the hell they are). Because broccoli, kale, that 'just-try-harder' discipline and running ourself to death won't resolve the gap in our heart and soul that's reserved for self-love.

Sure, abs are cool... but a fickle friend indeed 😘

14/07/2024

Do you ever meet someone and immediately feel your energy soaring just from their presence and outlook? Tune into this chat, and you'll experience exactly that as you listen to Don Elgin. He's an Australian Paralympian, speaker, and author, and I absolutely adored soaking up his enthusiasm and insights.

Born missing 'a little bit of leg,' Don didn't let that slow him down. He grabbed the ball in his life and ran with it, facing challenges with pure passion and positivity!

What more can I say other than, you're going to love him!

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12/07/2024

Ah, life. The only time we won't experience stress is when we're done and dusted. Stress is part of the contract, and it's actually a healthy and beneficial response to our environment. But since we were 'put together,' we humans and our environment have evolved (and continue to do so). Now, we are constantly switched on, plugged in, chasing lions (these days, that's called having a job or business) and running from bears (metaphorically, mostly). So, how do we manage it and ourselves?

As entrepreneurs, how do we lead (ourself) and be led (by ourself)? Why do we have the answers but not follow them? Why do I (and maybe you) continue to white-knuckle it and do things I'd never advise a client, employee, or friend to do to the point of smashing into that inevitable wall?

I throw all these existential questions to our friend Bobby C today, and we have a little conversational workshop around it!

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10/07/2024

Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace sure seem like potentially murky topics to have a banter about on the show. Yet when I settled into this chat with Skye Charry, it became crystal clear that actually, it doesn't have to be at all. This, as you'll hear me note throughout the chat, proved to be every bit as enjoyable and lighthearted as it was informative and beneficial. Informative and beneficial whether you're an organisation or leader of an organisation, or you're an employee or team member.

Given the subjective nature of harassment, and that everyone's individual experience of what is and isn't appropriate in the workplace, I had assumed (and rightly so) that it must surely be impossible to construct laws and rules to regulate behaviour and ensure that everyone experiences safety. Skye covers so much insightful territory here, helping us understand different perspectives to consider and how to navigate difficult conversations - both formal and informal - to allow us to speak up and speak out when we feel that a situation might need to be addressed.

I actually really enjoyed having this chat, it was a pleasant surprise. I hope you enjoy it too!

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09/07/2024

There's so much I love about this chat with Harps...

Moments. Honesty. Vulnerability. Love. 🩵🙏🏼

08/07/2024

Well, 'Trouble' sure showed them!

Today's guest sure fits this show like a glove (a boxing glove, of course). Marissa Williamson Pohlman knows how to roll with the punches both in the boxing ring, and in life.

Their story is one of hardship and challenge from an early age. As a ward of the state, Marissa bounced between 16 foster placements over 5 years from the age of 13. And at 18 amidst the beginning of the pandemic when no longer eligible for care as a minor, homeless.

Despite being told 'this girl is trouble', Kel Bryant took her into his boxing club and here we are in 2024 as she becomes the first Indigenous Australian female boxer to fight at this Olympic Games.

She's got grit, resilience, sass and strength, and it was a pleasure hearing Marissa talk real and raw about her relationship with life, boxing, mental toughness, the importance of community support, and how to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity.

05/07/2024

Come take a seat as Harps and I have a rather real chitty chat about how us humans navigate our bodies, minds, emotions, and all the data and feedback that comes our way. Between listening to our bodies, listening to the experts, paying attention to our own biofeedback and managing all the spinning plates that play into our physical, mental and emotional health & wellbeing it can be quite the project to manage. In this particular chat we are sharing a number of our own personal experiences, sabotages and solutions along the way.

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05/07/2024

Orders are flying in the door at a rapid rate... and why wouldn't they be?? I mean, what better way to remind life just who's boss around here, than to wear a bloody hoodie and tee telling it exactly that!

'Roll With The Punches' baby, and 'Turn life's hardest hits into wins!'

That's precisely what we do, and YOU can be a #^%$ing walking affirmation.

Order form in the comments. Join the tribe.

And if you already have a hoodie, the logo has changed. There's sass on the back. AND you can have Asphalt Marle like mine, instead of black... 👊🏼

04/07/2024

Wear your wins EVERYWHERE you go!!

Righto kids, after a handful of you busting my chops for months about placing a new order for hoodies, tees, and singlets I've tweaked the design to my updated logo, whacked a bit of sass on the back to remind life who's boss around here and I'm about to roll out the custom order.

I live in a shoe box, so ordering and holding stock ain't my jam so if you're keen to check out what's getting printed, how much it will cost (I'm waiting on supplier to confirm) and if you have any requests for specific gear then throw your details on the form I'll add in the comments.

03/07/2024

In this ep, I'm chatting with Warren Davies, aka The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, highlighting the importance of seeking help and the power of community. His candidness about these challenges is both refreshing and empowering, reminding us all that it’s okay to not be okay and that reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Throughout our conversation, Warren shares practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone facing tough times. His journey from the farming fields to becoming a motivational speaker is a beacon of hope, encouraging us to harness our inner strength and keep pushing forward, no matter what life throws our way.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and tune in for a raw and real chat that’s sure to leave you feeling motivated and ready to tackle your own battles!

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30/06/2024

At a point where Tony "Jack the Bear" Mantz is leaping into his 6th decade he's back for a banter on life, the journey, the highs and the lows as he makes the move to shift gears with a new career path and passion. We begin with a chuckle about drawing out some tears and emotion back in our first chat way back in episode 20 (four years ago now), I had the last laugh (or cry) as we got every bit as deep and emotional at one point here too.

Tony shares about overcoming self-sabotage and addiction, his experiences with drug use, shedding a LOT of weight along the way, self-awareness, and the transformative power that psychedelic therapy proved to have in his case.

He's a ripper, you'll love him!

30/06/2024

Turns out I was 'better of leavin' (reference to the lyrics). Who dat girl on the walls of ? Looks like someone who knows how to roll 👊🏼 She got some things simmering away with these legends, keep your eyes peeled... and in the meantime, pop in for a class. Under the new ownership of a pal of mine, and its been a while since I've had a nearby place to pop in for the odd class that feels like home. 🥊

30/06/2024

Behind every strong woman, there's a cat who forced her to be strong... 😝

28/06/2024

He's back! Our friend Bobby Cappuccio... and bloody hell he's in top form on todays show. Once we cleared the air with some solid cat-daddy talk about Bobby's new fur-kid Houdini, we got stuck into some great banter about if and how hustling might be killing your creativity (you mean 'try harder, work harder' isn't the answer??) We explore how strategy, focus, and self-awareness play crucial roles in mastering life. I always enjoy the enlightening conversations when Bobby joins the show, and I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of this episode too.

27/06/2024

Life ever punched you in the face?
Comment with a 👊🏼 if the answer is yes!
We all roll with them (the punches, I mean), and we all react to how we are trained (or conditioned). For me, the canvas became my mirror. A place where I met me for the very first time and gee whizz did it take a bit of getting to know me all over again. In life, we can create a story, we can wear a mask, and we can bend and twist reasoning and beliefs to justify our choices, actions, and behaviours. Without awareness, we can be living, breathing justification factories. But when I found myself in the ring, and in the fight with nothing and no one but me, there was no time between danger and action to construct a bit of bu****it to bask in the confort of. Punches came, I reacted, and then I was left to analyse my reaction and learn if, when, and how to adapt it for better outcomes. And such is life. Who I saw in there (the ring) is who I saw out of there... how you do one thing is how you do everything. And I had to redefine what I believed to be courage, resilience and strength. Sure, I was all of those things in one way, but not the way I was showing the world. There is no courage without vulnerability, and I wasn't willing to lean into that. Until I was.
And that... is what this show is all about.

26/06/2024

It's fair to say Michael Dobbie-Bridges is adaptable... and one hell of an athlete! Oh and on top of that, he's an advocate who has made significant contributions to both sports and disability advocacy in Australia. From a tragic motorcycle accident at 21 to becoming a celebrated Paralympian with six World Cups under his belt in Wheelchair Tennis, Michael has become a key figure in promoting inclusivity in sports.

Tune in as we talk about everything from sport and human potential to mindset, business, career, passion, and purpose. I can assure you Michael's attitude and perspectives are worth lending an ear to, whether you have a disability or not.

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23/06/2024

Despite the title (which will make sense when you listen), there's no nightmare to be found here... well, maybe Ben Plunkett has danced around the edges of what you may call a nightmare or two along the way. But like most difficulties in life (in my opinion), each of his have brought about a shiny side with meaning and purpose.

In this chat we meander through an array of topics ranging from business and entrepreneurship to mental health and getting punched in the face by life, and of course we ponder questions such as 'do we find our purpose or does it find us?'

Ben isn't just the teller of remarkable tales, he's the liver of them too - sharing just some of those with me today. The most recent of which is the birth of his very premature and somewhat impatient new champion son, Pheonix who came bursting into the world at the all-too-soon 23-week mark.

If you're down with hearing lessons, insights and perspectives from someone with his feet firmly planted on the ground yet his sights set sky high, then you're going to love listening to Ben.

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21/06/2024

Life's An Experiment

What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment, much like a game of Monopoly? How would the weight of our decisions, circumstances, opportunities, successes, and even failures shift and shape our experiences and outcomes?

Mark LeBusque joins us again today, bringing his thought-provoking perspectives as we discuss some of our own current "experiments."

Tune in and come along for the ride, we shall be continuing this conversation too.

19/06/2024

Reversing Alzheimer's & Dementia... Hang on, what? Up until now we've 'known' Alzheimer's & Dementia to be a degenerative neurological condition for which there is no cure or solution. But today I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison who brings with her evidence of a very different reality emerging around the improvement and reversal of these conditions.

Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. She is the primary clinical investigator and author of the peer reviewed article “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in August of 2023. She also hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's Summit, and her book Reversing Alzheimer’s will be published by HarperCollins this June (2024)

Get excited as she shatters common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and shares what she has learned about keeping our brains sharp at any age.

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17/06/2024

It took me a few years to figure it out myself, but eventually, the penny dropped... there is no strength, where there is no vulnerability. Thus, these two attributes became a couple of my most cherished human traits. Traits that despite common misconception, walk hand-in-hand as one.

Strength sans vulnerability sure looks like strength for a while (and I should know, I waved that s**t around for 3 decades). But like brittle bones, it's ready to shatter at first contact (and I should know, it eventually did).

Holding space for stories is something I fell irrevocably in love with when I started Roll With The Punches, and feedback like Leah's fills my heart and soul with joy...

This was my first MC gig... I've spoken plenty and shared my own story in rooms and on stages, but I knew there was a whole lot more to juggle as the MC. The room, the energy and the comfort and ease of the coordinators, guest speakers, and the audience all in MY rambunctious hands... along with the weight of expectation from sponsors, collaborators, and anyone else on the perimeters.

The stakes were high, but I was up for the task... cos quite simply, when you don't like to lose (as I do not), you just damn well make it happen 👊🏼🩵

16/06/2024

Who says you can't? Grant Siedle is all about challenging that narrative and proving that the impossible is within reach. One of his standout ventures is Rip Swim, an open water swim through 'The Rip' from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale. This 3.5km stretch across the entrance to Port Phillip Bay is famed as one of the most thrilling and notorious waterways in the world (don't mind the sharks).

In our chat, we dive deep into the mental, physical, and even spiritual aspects of taking on such formidable challenges. We also explore the transferable skills, critical thinking, and the art of 'learning how to learn' that come with these extraordinary feats.

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15/06/2024

When I blew my 2024 'holiday budget' on the everyday-will-be-a-holiday, joy-evoking chunk of bliss that is my stunning li'l MTO7, I thought that the winter chill and misery would be tolerable... it's not. Emily (that's my bike's name, of course) and I are feeling the sheer brunt of Melbourne's cruel seasonal intentions, and my soul is promptly losing sensation, as all I can feel is the pain and numbness of my extremities as they scream for a brighter future.

There is a way out though, and YOU can help!

You can share the vid I drop in the comments and get me some speaking gigs somewhere the sun is shining OR you can get me enough of them that I can dip into that 2024 holiday kitty again and not be scraping the bottom of an empty barrel 😳🤣🥶

15/06/2024

Braggety brag... 🥰
Business doesn't excite me. Not the way friendship does.

The reason I LOVE running events and speaking is because the power of stories shared and emotions felt gives rise to permission to 'be' whoever and whatever you/we already are, and to realise it's enough.
Permission to FEEL.
Permission to SPEAK.
Permission to TRY.
Permission to FAIL.
Permission to fu***ng SUCCEED.

Too much of the time, we think that we're the exception.
The broken one.
The undeserving one.
The faulty one.
The shamed one.
The ugly one.
The stupid one.
The unlovable one.
The one who'll never be enough.
We. Are. Wrong.

I dare to make rooms full people laugh together (a lot), cry together (a little), and feel the real emotion and truth beneath of the tellers' stories whilst seeing that they (the teller of the story) are, in fact, you.

Stories. Voices. Vulnerability. Connection. Joy. 🩵

Today my heart is full.

14/06/2024

In this episode, Craig Harper and I discuss the different forms of intelligence. While high IQ is often seen as the pinnacle of intelligence, it doesn't encompass social, emotional, or intrapersonal intelligence, among others. We also touch on the impact of various learning styles on perceived intelligence. Harps admits to being a naturally slow learner, but once he learns something, it stays with him for the long haul. On the other hand, I am typically a super-fast learner with a short attention span. This means I can quickly grasp new concepts but struggle to retain the detailed information long-term. Just ask my high school math teachers who begrudgingly handed me my A+ marks, despite my rambunctious classroom disruptions.

13/06/2024

The good news is... nothing lasts forever.

The bad news is... nothing lasts forever.

The great news is... we get to influence how we perceive 'good' and 'bad' along the way.

If your moment right now is ah-fu***ng-mazing, pause and take it in while it's right here right now... before it slips through your fingers.

If your moment right now is horse s**t, take a breath (maybe not through your nose) and know that in a fleeting heartbeat you'll be in the next brand-new moment... and there's every chance that new moment won't be horse s**t at all.

12/06/2024

Charles Brice began his journey into aviation by starting flight classes at the age of 15 and went solo at 16. His aspirations to become a professional pilot however were tragically altered by a motorbike accident at 19, which left him quadriplegic.

Sharing his early (and ever-present) love for motorbikes, a passion ignited at the age of four, Charles opens up about the impact of his accident and his reality around accepting and adapting to life from that moment on. Something he did seemingly with an edge of ease and grace, given the circumstances. Now a journalist for the ABC and a very recently new Melburnian, I loved this chat with Charles, I'm sure you will too!

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Maybe you don't need a Panadol for that headache.. maybe you need a foot adjustment? @brettjarosz is back on the show soon having an in-depth chat about #concussion. He's at the forefront of the latest research and understanding around how to treat concussion and protect against it... kind of a handy bloke to know if you're a combat sports nut like me... or if you've got a headache, apparently 😜 Keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of weeks for this chat! #concussionrecovery #headtrauma #sportschiropractic #sportsmedicine #braintrauma

What do you do when the winter blues have a tight grip on you? Fight fire with fire and ice with ice... @bellywhackers_owsc showed much (needed) tenacity when faced with my relentless misery and dread. I've never wanted to do something less, and I was keeping that no secret at anyones expense... yet right now, a solid 7 hours later after a 33 minute immersion, I've felt the best and happiest I have for a while now. Any takers for a Sunday group dip? The wonderful Charlie is kindly throwing the offer out to run a cold water dip for friends of Tiff and Mark my words, I'll be there again!! #rollwiththepunches #coldwater #dopaminehit #coldplunge #f**kyourcoldshowers #happiness #winterblues

Moments. Honesty. Vulnerability. Love. 🩵

There's so much I love about this chat with Harps... Moments. Honesty. Vulnerability. Love. 🩵🙏🏼

How's your relationship with your body been along the way? I've caught myself believing all sorts of stories I tell myself in times throughout my life. There's the story of how 'brave, strong, and independent' I was/am (back when I'd conveniently disregard how scared, lost, and unworthy I really felt beneath the facade). Then the story of how my body was the consequence of my lifestyle and not at all the driver (that was a mighty clever one too). I'm forever on the lookout for the current or next clever tale I'm telling me. The one that will keep me safe from facing my own truth, fear, and shame. I've gotten a whole lot better at it over time, though the stories are just little me looking after big me... but big me gotta wear the pants these days, little me needs a break 🩵 #YouToo #rollwiththepunches #bodyimage #selfawareness #tiffcook #selflove #bodies

Have you been blindsided by some of the bullsh*t as you meander through the personal development landscape? @mastering_music_mastering_life and I talked about his journey, twists and turns, from addiction to mastering music, mastering life, and no doubt mastering what comes next! #personaldevelopment #rollwiththepunchespodcast #growth #mindset

Imagine a world where every young girl knows her worth, understands the signs of a healthy relationship, and stands confidently in her own skin. In our upcoming conversation, Fiona Sanford from @theflourishjourney_ and I dive deep into the essential tools and knowledge that empower young girls to recognize their value, build strong, supportive relationships, and develop unshakeable confidence. This isn't just about avoiding the pitfalls of unhealthy relationships; it's about celebrating their individuality, fostering self-love, and equipping them with the confidence to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Episode will drop in the coming fortnight, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! #girlsempowerment #healthyrelationships #rollwiththepunchespodcast #theflourishjourney #mentalhealth

Don Elgin dives into the power found in the space between action and reaction. Learn how these pivotal moments shape our resilience and drive us forward in our upcoming episode. Make sure you're subscribed and keep your eyes peeled for this ripper episode! #mindsetmatters #DonElgin #resilience #rollwiththepunchespodcast #potential

Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Linda Bull, Eva Seymour... the full crew rocking up for the second-to-last show of The Boxer tour last night in Castlemaine, and it was THE BEST! I'm so blessed and grateful to be living such a #%$@ing incredible chapter in this life of mine. Chapters don't last forever, but THIS one is etched in history, and I'll cherish it until the day its existence surpasses mine. 😍🎶 #theboxer #rollwiththepunches #markseymour #lindabull #waitingonthekid #castlemaine

Find the rooms worth being in, and invite yourself to take a seat... That's what I've always done, and I dare say eventually, you'll get a seat with your very own name on it. 😜 Thanks @craiganthonyharper, for organising the rebuild fundraising event for @thefitshop and for inviting me to be part of the impact. Sharing experiences, insights, and hopefully inspiration. 🙏🏼 Paying it forward, after many peoples words have influenced and guided me through my life. It's a truly remarkable thing to have the opportunity to do. The things that once terrify me are always the things that light me up in the end. #rollwiththepunches #dealingwithlife #resilience #mindset #perspective #speaking #fighter

Close your eyes and imagine you're on a motorcycle going 270kph (with no vision)... that's exactly what you're seeing in this video. The Guinness World Record for the fastest blind man on a motorcycle!! Keep your eyes peeled (yep, open 'em again) for this Roll With The Punches episode dropping next week and grab a ticket to the upcoming fund raising event where I will be MC and hosting a conversation with these two legends of motorsport, Ben Felton and Kevin Magee 🏍💥

Boooom! Have a listen to these mic drop moments 🎙💥People's art (be it comedy, writing, music, or otherwise) takes on a deeper meaning to me when I can connect with the human beneath the 'art'.. After listening to a recent DOAC podcast, I'm @jimmycarr's newest raving fan. #life #jimmycarr #micdrop #truthbomb #diaryofaceo #motivation #perspective

It's not what you do when you're feeling on top of the world that counts. It's what you do when you're not. It's the days when showing up is the last thing you want to do. It's the days when you're depleted & discouraged, and it's the choices you make in those moments that shape the person you are. What's your true character? Who do you want to be? And what choices would that person make? Spoiler alert: You're not going to win every day. Happiness is an unrealistic goal, as it's fleeting and temporary by nature. Bad days aren't a bad life. They aren't even a bad thing... they're an opportunity to put your words into action and show up for you.

Did you watch it? Did you watch it? I'm so very super proud of my speaker sizzle reel, (the result of my weekend hyperfocus) as I went from idea to outcome not letting 'how to produce a video' get in the way of the task at hand! I'm also so very super grateful to have been able to use my very own life theme song 'The Boxer' as the backing track, written and recorded by our great Aussie rock legend Mark Seymour. Watching it come together, and being the actual story behind my life actually makes me feel quite emotional... Not just a song that matches my story, but a song that IS. MY. STORY. Seriously, wow! I'd love you to check it out, I'll drop the link to the full reel in the comments 😁 Oh, and... I'd LOVE to speak at YOUR events, or to your schools, colleagues and teams 💙 It's time.

Back in 2021, my conversation with @petercrone took a sharp turn into Vulnerability Boulevard... seemed to be a road I dared take more often than not 😝 we talked about shame, my shame. Connection, abandonment, and all the things that many of us humans grapple with along the way. It was an episode that reached all corners of the world and the one to this day that I've received the most feedback and comments from listeners who appreciated someone 'going first'. #shame #mindset #vulnerability #petershame #healing #love #connection

In our ever present quest for significance, there is liberation in realising that actually, in the grand scheme of this life, world, universe, and whatever f*cking magic we are in the middle of, we are in fact quite insignificant indeed. As are our petty worries and concerns. Smile, feel joy, love your body & mind right now, just the way it is (you only have one) and as I seem to be ranting on lately, we'll all be dead in a minute... then what will we think of all this wasted worry about the minutiae?? #rollwiththepunchespodcast #life #happiness #rantover #lovewhatyoudo #dontsweatthesmallstuff #gratitude #dothething

It's been a red-hot minute since I've dropped a solo episode... But after some deep contemplation and conversations about life with people lately I wanted to share some thoughts along with some (in my perception) valuable questions we might ask ourselves about the life we are living. PS. Are we living life, or is life living us? It only lasts a fleeting moment... some people's moment is long, and some is short. And for the biggest part of us, we don't have a clue how long or short our 'moment' will be. If we realise we're not happy or not where we want to be, we really have to make one of two choices... To change our circumstances. Or, to change our attitude. Oh... there's a third choice, keep living in that unhappy state and complaining about it (how's that working out for ya though?). Pssst... BTW, life isn't meant to be easy, comfortable or fair.... all that is a bonus and when you experience those things, lap 'em up while they're present.

@eloquor3000 reminiscing about his break into life as a rap artist... as he revels in the release of his current new Album collaboration with @sevensicks. If you want it, you get up, get out, and go make it happen. This was an EPIC chat with an EPIC Melbourne Artist and Producer 🎵 #eloquor #sevensix #sevensicks #rapartist #hiphop #music #passion #success

Married and making friends... is it a together thing? And don't worry @marklebusque, you can tell Alison that you'll always have a friend in me. But if she bails, I can't be your only friend either, mate 🤣😘 #rollwiththepunchespodcast #marklebusque #friendships #relationships #lifeandlove

Find the place for you where leaning into your fears sparks joy, growth, and resilience... #rollwiththepunchespodcast #fighter #resilience #theboxer #embracehard