Roll With The Punches
Episodes
Changing Your Relationship With Your Story | Tiff Cook - 607
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a story. We tell it to ourselves (and others) over and over. Sometimes consciously and perhaps sometimes subconsciously. Maybe it was a st...
Australia's #1 Psychic Detective | Debbie Malone - 606
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that I don't mind opening my mind up to levels of the unknown and having a meander down the corridor of the unexplainable and 'woowoo'....
Our Brain, Our Mind & Us | Lila Landowski - 605
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania, a Director of the Australian Society for Medical...
Getting The Best Out Of Your Body | Craig Harper - 604
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a co-share of a conversation I had with Australia's legend of personal training, the lad, Craig Harper. In the midst of our preamble l...
Does Altruism Actually Exist? | Bobby Cappuccio - 603
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The definition of altruism is the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others. But when we dig deep into the human psyche and look at how neurochemis...
My Bathroom Mirror | Tiff Cook - 602
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know who makes a great accountability partner for me? My trusty bathroom mirror... It's a place my eyeballs are landing on at minimum a couple of ...
Tears In The Water | Ashleigh Webb (Part 2) - 601
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Webb is one of those humans that the moment you meet them, you feel lit up! Well, that was definitely my experience when she recently introdu...
Tears In The Water | Ashleigh Webb (Part 1) - 600
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Webb is one of those humans that the moment you meet them, you feel lit up! Well, that was definitely my experience when she recently introdu...
10 Feet Tall And Not Quite Bulletproof | Cam Hardiman - 599
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Ten foot tall and not quite bulletproof"... That's Cam Hardiman, and the title of his book. Cam joins me today sharing his experiences in Victoria Po...
How Do We Love And Be Loved? (Attachment Theory) | Bobby Cappuccio - 598
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After I proposition Bobby for a 3-way with Mark LeBusque (Oi, get your mind out of the gutter I'm talking about a podcast) we get down to the business...
Small Fish in a Big Pond | Tiffanee Cook - 597
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond? I'm all for leaping into that big pond and rubbing shoulders with the bi...
Screaming into the Void | Josh Reid Jones - 596
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many of us are out there screaming into the void? With so many platforms at our fingertips where we can all spread awareness, share knowledge and ...
Paramedics: The Effect of the Job on Health (and vice versa) | Sandy MacQuarrie, PhD - 595
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ooh this episode is a doozy... I geek out on all things cause and effect, so when Dr Sandy MacQuarrie offered up a hearty conversation on his PhD rese...
Do We Have A Happiness Set Point? | Tia Graham - 594
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all desire happiness, don't we? Today, we have the privilege of delving into the heart of happiness by speaking with Tia Graham, the Chief Happines...
Obsession... Or Ikigai? | Bobby Cappuccio - 593
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some people's well-meaning 'good advice' is other people's toxic trait just waiting to pull them under. Sometimes tough love, hard work and grit is th...
Potato Moments | Tiff Cook -592
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know what we all need a lot more of in life? Potato moments, that's what. It might sound like utter nonsense right now, but I'm convinced that by ...
High Performance At What Cost? | Michael Gervais - 591
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm speaking with renowned high performance expert Michael Gervais, host of the Finding Mastery podcast and I'm excited to say he's sh...
The Sports & Injury Magician | Brett Jarosz - 590
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between years of boxing, personal training and generally being a hell-for-leather, all-or-nothing type individual, it's fair to say I've encountered, ...
The Algorithms Shaping Our Reality | Jem Fuller - 589
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fabulous Jem Fuller is back and he and I are having banter about the impact of today's click-bait-ey (usually absolute rubbish) news on our minds ...
Are You Irreplaceable? | Bobby Cappuccio - 588
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With AI chasing our tails and becoming increasingly proficient at doing a range of things that humans do, many of us might be asking ourselves the que...
Wait, Am I The Problem Here? | Tiffanee Cook - 587
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Am I the problem here?" There's a question we rarely ask ourselves but should. How often do we point the finger at all the things that don't go our w...
Would You Live On Silent Island? | Craig Harper - 586
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The great man Craig Harper is back and on top of us discussing the fascinating concept of creating a 'silent island' where we could drop 100 people to...
Change... And Too Much Chocolate | Mark LeBusque - 585
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark LeBusque is back for a chat about what we love most... Yep, easter eggs. And change, of course. He's unpacking The 3 T's Of Change concept. Trans...
Courage, Human Spirit & Teddy Bears | Deb Richardson - 584
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode which I originally recorded for The Code 9 Foundation podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Deb Richardson, a veteran of the Vi...
Navigating Neurodivergence | Bobby Cappuccio - 583
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, there is more information, awareness, and understanding about neurodivergence, resulting in more diagnoses. However, this also brings misinfo...
Repeat After Me, 'Hey Body, Thank You' | Tiff Cook - 582
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about your relationship with your body? It's important to recognize that we are in constant communication with our bodies, even if we'...
Developing A Spartan Mentality | Nick Lavery - 581
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for an incredible conversation with one of the world's most elite and mentally tough humans, Nick Lavery. Nick is an active duty member of T...
Breaking The Silence On Consent | Dr. Lisa Smith - 580
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The issue of consent is a serious one that demands our attention. The boundaries are blurred, and it's shameful that in a whopping 99.5% of cases, per...
The War Raging Inside Us | Ollie Ollerton - 579
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep I had the opportunity to chat with Ollie Ollerton, former Special Forces soldier, entrepreneur, author, and host of SAS Australia. We had a...
Knowing When To Quit (And When Not To) | Bobby Cappuccio - 578
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started boxing, I thrived on the hashtags #winnersneverquit and #quittersneverwin. At the time, it made perfect sense, and I still very m...
But What If I Fail? | Tiff Cook - 577
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you ever worry about failing. Welcome to the club, that's pretty much just human beings being human. What's interesting though is t...
Breaking the Easy Life Myth: Finding Happiness In The Chaos | Craig Harper - 576
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The novel idea of leading an easy life is a common aspiration, but doesn't it raises some important questions? First, what exactly constitutes a so-ca...
Thriving Under Pressure: Stress Inoculation Strategies for Coping | Paul Taylor - 575
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you (like me) one of those last-minute people who thrives on the self-imposed stress of flying by the seat of their pants? Well, turns out we're n...
Hell And High Waters | Curtis McGrath - 574
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I spoke with Curtis McGrath in this episode, I was struck by his extraordinary mindset. This is precisely what we all hope to emulate, so I sat mes...
The Art Of Conversation | Bobby Cappuccio - 573
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's fair to say I have a hell of a passion for engaging in meaningful conversations, which is why, when the world as we knew it shut down in 2020, I ...
How I Really Feel Today | Tiffanee Cook - 572
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel right now? And if you answered 'good' what does that even mean? Good like happy? Good like productive? Good like hopeful? Good like gr...
Science, Psychopaths & Ground Coffee Readings | Mona Sobhani - 571
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to reconcile science and spirituality? Can a researcher and neuroscientist be open to having their coffee grounds read? And can psychop...
Guilt Doesn't Taste So Good. Relearning Intuitive Eating | Evelyn Tribole - 570
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humanity is spoilt for choice when it comes to diets, information and protocols to manage and harness our (so often strained) relationships with food....
Human Minds, Brains & Nuclear Warfare | Professor Moran Cerf - 569
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have been eagerly anticipating my conversation with Professor Moran Cerf for some time now. He is a professor of neuroscience and business with a Ph...
The Gym, Your 'Third Place' | Bobby Cappuccio - 568
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I joined my first boxing gym it didn't take long before I adopted the regular hastag #FightFamily to describe the people surrounding me in this t...
One Step To Turn The Dial Down On Anxiety | Tiffanee Cook - 567
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety. We've all experienced it in moments, whether that be short term and circumstantial in the lead up to something nerve-wracking, or chronic and...
90 Seconds To Emotional Mastery | Dr. Joan Rosenberg - 566
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions can be a mighty turbulent ride, leaving us feeling somewhat seasick by the time we reach adulthood. But what if we could learn to master our ...
Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women | Dr. Kelly Ruef - 565
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kelly Ruef about female hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Ruef is a licensed naturopathic doctor who completed he...
Unhealthy Comparison vs Healthy Competition | Craig Harper - 564
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The age-old saying goes, "comparison is the thief of joy", but they forgot to add the very important "sometimes" to this statement. Let's we wrap cont...
Adapting & Evolving To The World We Live In | Bobby Cappuccio - 563
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby and I are exploring how we can adjust and develop ourselves to adapt to and keep pace with the constantly changing world we inhabit. As evident ...
How I Increased My Sleep By 1 Hour Per Night | Tiff Cook - 562
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SLEEEEEEEEEEP, such an elusive little beast... I recorded a podcast on becoming a champion sleeper (episode 502) when I returned from my New Year's br...
Men And Their Fortress | Mark LeBusque - 561
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark LeBusque is back and today we've swapped seats, so to speak. The last couple of chats, Mark donned his coaching hat and rummaged around through t...
The Deliberate Pursuit Of Fun And Joy | Mike Rucker, PhD - 560
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist who specializes in the science of fun. He is a founding member of the International Positive Psychol...
Succeeding In Male Dominated Worlds | Lisa Hardeman - 559
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Hardeman is one hell of a woman. Introduced to be by Mark Thomas of The Code 9 Foundation. Lisa is a Commander with Victoria Police and a pioneer...
A Healthy Dose Of Skepticism | Bobby Cappuccio - 558
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is being skeptical really a negative trait? Bobby and I talk endlessly about mindset, beliefs, perceptions and things that influence our behaviour and...
Yeah, But What's Great Right Now? | Tiff Cook - 557
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where bigger, better, faster and more seems to be the focus, it's not all too often we are encouraged to sit back just be happy about what'...
The Frequency Of Food | Serena Poon - 556
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever consider the frequency of your food? I don't mean how often you consume food, rather the vibrational frequency of the food you're consumin...
Time Flies When You're Having Fun... Why Is That? | Jem Fuller - 555
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time sure flies when I'm chatting with Jem Fuller. Today we're curious about why that is... though Jem goes all Brian Cox on me for a moment and dives...
How Do We Know? | Julian Baggini - 554
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for me to run down some philosophical rabbit holes with Julian Baggini. I mean what else would I do when blessed with such an esteemed andes...
Co-existing With Negative People | Bobby Cappuccio - 553
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being around negative people can have quite an impact on us and in a lot of cases it can be good advice to give them a wide berth for the sake of our ...
Doing Weird Things | Tiff Cook - 552
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So I did a weird thing. Ok it's probably not that weird, but it was for me. Turns out I loved it though... I usually do when I scoot right out of my c...
Turning Your Struggle Into Your Strength | Shari Aubrey - 551
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often one might utter a sentence containing both 'professional chocolate dealer' and '20 years of binge-eating and Bulimia' in reference to t...
Taking Powerful Steps | Tory Archbold - 550
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a fun-filled episode of our podcast, featuring the one and only Tory Archbold! With her infectious energy and unstoppable drive, Tory is...
Rather Be A Fool For 5 Minutes, Than A Fool For Life | Gary Wilson - 549
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, because we have the 'Swiss army knife of humans, Gary Wilson back for some more entertaining conversation! He was our first guest on the sh...
Staying Positive In A Negative World | Bobby Cappuccio - 548
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Staying positive in a negative world can be challenging, but it is essential for our mental and emotional well-being. One effective approach is to foc...
How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything | Tiff Cook - 547
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The concept that how you do one thing is how you do everything has always landed with me. Perhaps that's why I gained so much insight, self-awareness,...
Pathological: A True Story Of Six Misdiagnoses | Sarah Fay - 546
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It all started at 12 years old. From Anorexia, as each mental health diagnosis got snubbed out and replaced with another, right through to Bipolar 1, ...
Fighting With Mark | Mark LeBusque - 545
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LeBusque is back and he's luring me into the metaphorical boxing ring with him! Ok I'm kidding, he's not really... but in true Mark LeBusque form he's...
Changing Your Narrative | JJ Flizanes - 544
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Flizanes is one of those humans who I simply love having the opportunity to draw wisdom and insight from. She's an Empowerment Strategist who works...
Have You REALLY Got A Growth Mindset? | Bobby Cappuccio - 543
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, according to those who spend their time and attention researching mindset have found that some people perceive a version of what sounds li...
What I Do When I'm Ultra Tired And Stressed | Tiff Cook - 542
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was recently asked the question by someone, "Tiff, what do you do when you're ultra stressed and tired and simply resting doesn't help?" Great quest...
Miracles & Our Minds | Craig Harper - 541
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much does our mind rule our physical experience? Does our story or belief about our body's performance play a bigger role in our healing? In my hu...
Choosing To Be Wounded Or Wise | Karen Faith - 540
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Faith is an ethnographer, a people researcher and an empathy trainer who's recent TED Talk captured my attention, so of course I reeled her in f...
No Finish Line | Johnny Ruffo - 539
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anyone who doesn't LOVE Johnny Ruffo? Nah, I didn't think so... We first saw him hit the scene in 2011 as an X-Factor finalist, only to rocke...
Forgiveness When Forgiveness Is Hard | Bobby Cappuccio - 538
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest, we sure don't all revel in our own versions of The Brady Bunch when it comes to our families. To varying degrees, we have all version...
Clean Your Sh*t Up | Tiff Cook - 537
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I often talk about how we are a product of our environment and how the feedback we take from our surroundings (both conscious and unconscious) shapes ...
Adversity Is A Terrible Thing To Waste | Captain Charlie Plumb - 536
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my all-time favourite guests is returning for yet another brilliant conversation. In 1967 after 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam, F...
Patrick, You Clever Little Mongrel | Patrick Bonello - 535
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's back! Tech guru, Patrick Bonello from the OK Smartass podcast joins me today for a hearty banter about all things... not exactly tech, it seems. ...
I Watched Schitt's Creek And Realised I Was Gay | Craig Brown - 534
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One minute, Craig Brown was a church minister and happily married father of three. Then on a work 'trip' in Montreal in 2019, he did just that (trip, ...
Letting Your Alter-Ego Take The Wheel | Bobby Cappuccio - 533
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an alter-ego? An alter-ego is defined as an alternate self, which is believed to be distinct from a one's original personality. In this co...
What Would YOU Do With A Life-Changing Sum Of Money? | Tiff Cook - 532
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the money fairy floated by tomorrow and dropped you a big wad of cash to the sum of what one might call 'life-changing' (whatever that is for you)....
Reframing Success | Jem Fuller - 531
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Success. We're all chasing it, aren't we? So it would seem odd to realise that quite often we are yet to define what that even means to us individuall...
A Better Way To Learn | Gavin McCormack - 530
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine walking into a classroom and seeing the teacher sitting at a school desk as a young student runs the lesson. At first thought this seems somew...
Halt, Reverse & Heal Chronic Disease With Food | Dr John McDougall - 529
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John McDougall, MD, is a physician, speaker and best-selling author who teaches the importance of a whole food, starch-based diet in order to halt, re...
Get Rid Of All Of Your Friends | Bobby Cappuccio - 528
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby has come in guns blazing this week after reading a post on social media... 'The Self-Help Antidote' is the name of Bobby's podcast due to nece...
The Mind vs The Body | Tiff Cook - 527
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s training, then there’s training. I stepped it up this week and called out for a workout challenge from the guru himself, Craig Harper. Ami...
Serving Others Is The Best Medicine For Ourselves | Dr. Stephen Trzeciak - 526
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serving Others Is The Best Medicine For Ourselves | Dr. Stephen Trzeciak Dr. Stephen Trzeciak was at the top of his game as a research scientist until...
Health, Happiness, Habits & Hormones | Dr. Libby Weaver - 525
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting brilliant advice from the right people with the right information to share when it comes to health and energy is one thing. But when that righ...
Laughing In The Shower | Bianca Spears - 524
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laughter... when you really think about it, it's a bit of a weird thing isn't it? Like when all of our human functions were thrown together for our su...
Resilience Facts & Fiction | Bobby Cappuccio - 523
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience. We all want more of it. We've all likely run low on it at times throughout this last couple of years. And we're all being told how to deve...
Thoughts And Ideas On Manifestation | Tiff Cook - 522
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of or read The Secret. We've all heard people shouting 'manifestation' from the rooftops and I don't know if it's just me and my world...
Developing The Skill Of Self-Confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph - 521
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If only self-confidence was a skill we could develop, huh? Oh, guess what… it is! Dr. Ivan Joseph caught my eye with his wildly popular (like 26+ mi...
Sex, Love & Embodiment | Michaela Boehm - 520
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've had a plethora of 'tantric coaches' or 'intimacy and sexuality experts' *rolls eyes* reach out and pitch themselves for a conversation on this sh...
Life Through The Mandi Lens - Mandi Bonheur - 519
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life, relationships, families, experiences, challenges, lessons... these are all the things a LOVE exploring in conversation and today I've lured in M...
Chocolate Is 100% Worth It | Bobby Cappuccio - 518
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby and I tackle the critical components of life... such as my very strong opinion on chocolate being 100% worth it (but it doesn't belong...
The One Thing Responsible For My Successes | Tiff Cook - 517
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two things in my life that when I reflect on them, I can wholeheartedly say that they have evolved and grown me exponentially. One of them i...
The Science Of Happiness | Dr. Tim Sharp (Dr. Happy) - 516
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all just want to be happy. But what is it? Happiness, I mean. Is our interpretation of happiness a life without discomfort? Is it a life where we d...
The Miracle Mum | Laura & Ash Morgan - 515
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Ash Morgan are a couple of new mums who welcomed their first baby boy, Charlie into the world 6 months ago. Being a same sex couple from a...
Harps Makes Me Nervous | Harps & Tiff - 514
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harps is back and this week we attempt to unpack the mystery behind why after potentially 1000+ podcasts (514 on this very show), I seem to get so dam...
The Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying (Part 2) | Bobby Cappuccio - 513
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn today (with the rest of our lives still remaining) by considering the top 5 regrets of the dying? Bobby is reading the book by Bronn...
Why Embrace The Hard? | Tiff Cook - 512
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I have learned and pieced together in the ecosystem that is 'Tiff's world', is that the things that scare and terrify me, the things that ma...
Losing My Brother | Alex Prestney - 511
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re tuning in as an Australian, you’re likely to recall the horrific April 2020 Eastern Freeway tragedy that killed four of our Victorian po...
And They Said It Was Impossible | Damien Rider - 510
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damien Rider is an extreme adventure sports athlete and one who holds multiple world records. Damien completed a 17-day 500-mile solo (and unsupported...
Tarot Readings & Hippie Kind Of Stuff | Mark LeBusque - 509
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not often we acknowledge that is it? That sometimes doing nothing IS doing something, and perhaps it’s just the something we should be doing ...
The Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying (Part 1) | Bobby Cappuccio - 508
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn today (with the rest of our lives still remaining) by considering the top 5 regrets of the dying? Bobby is reading the book by Bronn...