Squeeze The Juice Podcast: Recent Episodes
HGG Performance
Squeeze The Juice podcast is brought to you by Mick Sears, the founder of HGG Performance - a performance equipment company that is shaking up the health and fitness industry one epic innovation at a time. Mick and the crew at HGG absolutely love seeing people pivot their potential and really squeeze the juice out of life. In this podcast Mick chats to like minded legends with incredible goals and inspiring life stories, that are breaking through norms and pushing past boundaries in all things physical performance, business and everything in between, that will make you want to get up and get after it too! Strap in and enjoy the show! Lessssgo!
Katy Sears is the Creative Director and brains behind the marketing strategies and campaigns at HGG Performance.
Before joining HGG, Katy honed her skills as a freelance marketing consultant, accumulating a wealth of experience in growing small businesses worldwide.
As the Creative Genius, Katy's expertise has played a pivotal role in the company's success. However, she has often operated behind the scenes, rarely in the spotlight.
In this episode, we shine a well-deserved light on Katy as she joins Mick, husband and business partner, delving into the dos and don'ts of starting and scaling a business.
This episode marks the first part of an anticipated series dedicated to empowering small businesses, aiding them in their growth and expansion.
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Blakey Johnston made waves (literally) across Australia and the world when he broke the world record for the longest surf in March this year. Surfing for 40 hours, a total of 707 waves and raising a total of nearly $450,000 for The Chumpy Pullin Foundation.
Having grown up surfing from the age of 6, Blakey lives and breathes the ocean. He owns and runs the Cronulla Surfing Academy in NSW where he teaches people how to surf.
In this podcast we chat surfing, mental health and of course, Blakey’s experience surfing for 40 hours straight! He dives into what motivated him to break the record and the mental and physical challenges he faced leading up to, and during the big surf.
This is an inspiring story and a gentle reminder that it’s natural to have ups and downs, and that there are tools and support out there for those who find themselves struggling.
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Dr Steven Duhig is a Lecturer and Researcher at Griffith University and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Burleigh Bears.
After obtaining his PhD in 2016 with a primary research focus on hamstring strain injuries, Dr. Duhig's research now centers around investigating the relationships between muscle architecture and injury risk, as well as performance improvement and injury prevention in various sports such as soccer, rugby league, swimming, track and field, football, and surfing.
In this episode we deep dive into Steve’s clinical mind and cover the technical aspects of hamstring injury, tibialis training and shin splints, whilst also covering different modalities of training and their effect on performance and injury prevention.
The ultimate goal of Dr. Duhig's research is to provide practical applications in the field of sport and exercise that directly improves clinical practice and athlete outcomes.
There is so much information and insight in this episode so tune in and enjoy the show!
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In this week's episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Xantheia Pennisi, a 24-year-old go-getter who shared with us her journey to becoming a professional cliff diver traveling the world.
Xantheia started out as a gymnast in her childhood and later became a springboard/platform diver in her early teens. However, it wasn't until she discovered cliff diving that she found her true passion.
Xantheia has competed in multiple Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series events and is the youngest female permanent diver in 2023. Xantheia loves everything from the craziness and challenge of cliff diving to the beautiful locations she gets to travel to compete.
Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about Xantheia's journey to becoming a professional cliff diver and self-funded world traveler.
A fractured spine won’t stop this Ironwoman
Called a Triple Crown, Georgia won the Coolangatta Gold, a Nutri-Grain Iron Series and an Australian Ironwoman title all within the same season.
She has taken 28 individual Aussie Gold medals, 3 consecutive Ironwoman wins and 5 open swim titles and was recently inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame at only 26 years old.
In this episode Georgia talks about her love for the sport, mental toughness, superstitions and how she had her eyes set on her 4th consecutive Ironwoman title (something that’s never been done before) before having to pull out due to injury.
She goes into detail about her ordeal which included having to be rescued from the ocean and fracturing her spine in three areas.
Tune in to find out more!
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Ellie Salthouse is a professional Triathlete here in Australian and is one of the best in the entire world. We are beyond stoked to have had the opportunity to chat with her on the show and to get an insight into what it takes to be a full time triathlete.
She has been in the sport since the young age of 11 where she got picked up by a coach who saw her potential early on. Ellie turned pro in 2010 when she was just 17 years old.
In this episode we dive deep into what it takes to be a professional triathlete, the training involved, the importance rest plays, mental discipline and what she loads up on prior to racing (shout out to pizza and Nutella on toast!)
We dive into the battles Ellie's faced during her career, including taking a break from the sport to get on top of an eating disorder and to work out whether or not being a pro triathlete was what she wanted to do.
She shares the advice she would give to her younger self which we're sure many of you can relate to.
To keep up with Ellie check out her Instagram here.
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Abdullah Zeinab is an ultra cyclist from the Gold Coast. He first got into cycling in 2016 when he decided to bike from Melbourne to Adelaide to visit his mum.
From here, he took his cycling to the next level by cycling Sydney to Perth (5,500km), around America (5,700km) and most recently becoming the first person to finish the 2,750km Rhino Run race across South Africa and Namibia.
In this episode Abdullah discusses the mental challenges he experienced while being on the bike, how it's given him the space he needed to tap into himself on a deeper level and stripping away limiting beliefs that stood in his way.
He gives us insight into the Rhino Race and how he didn't sleep for four days straight which led to him blacking out and forgetting who he was and what he was doing.
This is one of the most extreme stories we have ever heard, you don't want to miss it!
Harbert, also known as @the.flowing.dutchman and founder of @dutchflowacademy, is a knowledgeable instructor of maces, kettlebells, and clubs from the Netherlands.
Harbert became obsessed with the mace, aka steel mace, or macebell, and this led him to pursue the history of the mace by documenting its origins in India, where he has recently returned from.
In this episode we learn about Harberts journey of discovering the mace, how he started sharing his knowledge online, running workshops from a bike and cart, and his experience with wrestling in India in a langot (the Indian equivalent of a budgy smuggler)
This is a fascinating episode packed with history and culture, and well worth a listen!
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Johannes Egberts is a self proclaimed breathwork obsessive - an advocate for various types and modalities of breathwork for people of all ages and demographics.
He has traveled the world learning about holistic health and honing his craft by studying under experts such as Wim Hoff, Laird Hamilton, Patrick McKeown, and Professor Marc Cohen.
Johannes is an accredited mountain guide and founder of @breathlessexpeditions, a master freedive instructor and has worked with the likes of NZ Warriors, NZ Ferns, and David Goggins.
If you want to minimize stress, perform better and work toward achieving optimal health, you better not miss this one!
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New to running, the host of Squeeze The Juice and founder of HGG Performance Mick Sears has begun the journey on his way to completing his first marathon.
Recently Mick has realized there are lots of things no one tells you about when you embark on this journey.
From pre race coffee to post race pizza and the unexpected poos and chafing that sneak up during training, there are lots of things for a beginner to learn!
So, to lean in and find out more, Mick decided to call in seasoned ultra runners @jord_chen and run coach @sean_bell to discuss running - “the untold story.”
This one is a cracker and not to be missed!
Kieran Foran is a professional rugby league footballer playing for the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL and New Zealand at an international level.
A veteran to the sport, Forans amassed a wealth of experience after playing over 260 games for the Sea Eagles, Bulldogs, Eels and the Warriors. He won the 2011 NRL Grand Final with the Sea Eagles.
In this episode we dive into how the sport has changed over the years, some of the injuries and setbacks that Kierans faced during his career, and what the next few years hold for this talented athlete as he commits to the Titans.
Tune in and enjoy the show!
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James Newbury is one of those guys that likes to have a crack at everything hard, then work hard enough at it to make it look easy.
An athlete from an early age, @jamesnewbury took to CrossFit where he really made himself known, becoming Australia’s Fittest Man and earning 4 consecutive years at the CrossFit Games.
In 2019, he earned the title of the 5th Fittest Man on Earth.
He has since begun using the skills he learned through CrossFit and training to apply in business, co-founding and launching clothing and supplement companies where he continues to assert himself in the industry.
In this podcast we talk about James’ journey of taking his career as an athlete to the top, what it takes to get there, and how that same mindset can be used to win at anything in life.
Strap in and enjoy the show!
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Nathan Grant is a successful business owner with an incredible story of how he turned a side hustle into a global company.
Better known by his business name, The Slantboard Guy (@slantboardguy) began manufacturing high quality timber slantboards from his driveway on the weekends and in spare moments outside of his full time job.
His equipment soon went viral and he began sending it to huge teams and celebrities across the world, taking him and his business on a wild journey.
In this inspirational episode we discuss what it’s like to start a business from scratch before taking it global, the challenges that come with it and some tips for creating success.
Tune in and enjoy the show!
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Olivia May is a professional sprinter who has exploded online as a fitness and lifestyle influencer, where she shares her journey on all things gym, training, running and nutrition.
Born in Melbourne, Liv relocated to the Gold Coast and has fully committed herself to becoming the best sprinter she can be, inspiring many others to follow their dreams along the way.
She is an accredited strength coach and is working with online fitness platforms to create training programs.
In this episode we chat about Liv’s journey, how she got into running and what it’s been like to grow and manage a huge following online.
Tune in and enjoy the show!
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Shannon “The Turkish Delight” Ross is a man on a mission, and he’s out to prove a point in his upcoming debut on UFC 284 this Sunday.
After fighting on the contender series with appendicitis, and being told later on that if he’d waited much longer he probably would have died, Shannon is eager to show the world what he can do in full health.
In this episode Ross goes into detail about his journey to where he is, and the necessary sacrifices, hard work, and dedication it takes to make it to the top.
This is an epic episode and well worth a listen!
We can’t wait to see The Turkish Delight get the win in front of the home crowd this weekend!!
Tune in and enjoy the show.
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Vanessa (better known as V) is a running coach and endurance athlete who loves pushing her mind and body to the limits!
Since leaning into running only a couple of years ago, V has found a love for what it takes to persevere and overcome challenges, having tested herself on 42km, 60km and 100km ultra marathons.
V ran a total of 465km for the month of April, and plans on topping that this month by running 25km a day for 25 days straight, a total of 625km.
In this episode we talk about injury, strength and conditioning, community, and the winning mindset it takes to push your body to the limits and smile while doing it.
Tune in and enjoy the show!
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We launched Squeeze The Juice Podcast in early October of this year and since then, we’ve hosted some of the most talented athletes and individuals in the world.
With gold medals, world records, and a few downright crazy feats of strength, endurance and willpower, we’ve tapped into the mindset of some truly incredible humans who are really squeezing the juice out of life!
In this episode we cover all the exciting things that 2022 brought to HGG and STJ, then touch on the importance of reflecting on the year that has been, and tips for goal setting for the New Year.
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Tune in and enjoy the show!
Brandon 'Loupy' Loupos is a professional BMX rider based on the Gold Coast, Australia.
He is widely regarded as one of the best freestyle BMX riders in the world, with a long list of medals, trophies and titles to back his talent including;
- 2019 UCI World Champion
- X Games Gold medalist - BMX Dirt (2018)
- X Games silver - BMX Dirt (2019)
- 5 x UCI World Cup Gold
- Australian representative and Nitro Circus rider
- Australian Champion
In this episode we talk about the journey to the top, starting as an 11yo kid with a BMX who sucked at riding, yet, through hard work, determination, and a strong vision, has anchored his position as a world class professional athlete.
We chat about the setbacks, injuries, and the winning mindset necessary to continue moving forward through difficult times, and what it takes to make it to the top.
Tune in and enjoy the show!
As part of our Movember campaign we wanted to wrap up the month with a chat about all things regarding mental wellbeing.
Casey Lyons is the founder of LIVIN - an organization that promotes positive mental health for people through education and awareness programs.
Casey, a former chippy by trade, founded the company after losing his best mate to suicide.
In this episode we cover everything from mental health and wellbeing, things to look out for in your mates and loved ones, what covid revealed about our mental state as well as how to listen and offer support to those who may be going through a hard time.
The statistics around mental illness and suicide are very high, so understanding and having awareness around this topic may help to support yourself or a loved one who is struggling.
Tune in now - available on all major streaming platforms.
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Sean Bell is an ultra runner who has completed approximately 100 marathons, 2x 24 hour runs, won the Bali Hope 84km Ultra and this year ran 4000km’s from Cairns to Melbourne in 60 days! (60-80km per day)
He’s taken the knowledge accumulated from these massive efforts and harnessed it to co-found a run coaching platform called First42k, where he is passionate about helping others to reach their running potential.
In this episode we talk about about the mindset, discipline and strategy behind planning a huge event such as the “Cairns to Melbourne 4000km’s” and what it takes to complete such a run.
We also cover topics on running for beginners, techniques that help with long distance and the crucial role strength and conditioning plays in running.
Sean is an expert in the running space with so much knowledge and wisdom to share - tune in and enjoy!
**Jansen Andre is a plant based personal chef, social media influencer and ultra endurance athlete.
HGG first got in touch with Jans last year after catching wind that he and Jordan Chenery (a previous podcast guest) were going to run 100 miles to raise money for charity, and we got involved by setting up aid stations along the way.
This year, Jans took to Griffith University Athletics track and ran 625 laps, for a total of 250km in 31.5 hours, on 10 minutes sleep! A truly superhuman effort.
In this episode of Squeeze The Juice we dive in and cover everything from plant based nutrition, cooking and social media, then into the conversation around mindset and what it takes to test your body to the limits for 31.5 hours with no rest.
Undoubtedly, you will meet very few people in your life that have the mental and physical ability to take on a 250km run, so tune in and see what it takes to endure a challenge like this!
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As Movember rolls on, we believe it’s important to use this time to open up conversations around men’s work, mental health, and how we can best serve and support one another in our communities.
It was a pleasure to chat with speaker, coach, instrumentalist and transformational breathwork facilitator Lino Hola on all things related to growth and transformation.
**Lino is the founder and leading coach of @mensmedicine, a movement that hosts mens, womens, and couples workshops aimed at teaching, healing and empowering people to take control of their lives and live to their fullest expression.
In this episode we cover everything from healing and breathwork to relationships and family. We go into the importance of authentic expression, and then dive deep into some tough topics that are very rarely spoken about - the miscarriage of unborn children and how it can affect relationships.
The point of this episode and going deep into the theme of Movember, is so we can begin to normalize tough conversations and support the people we love.
Whether you’re familiar with the world of personal development or new to the space, there is guaranteed to be some take home nuggets in this one!**
Anthony Bartolo, also known as “Barts” is a strength and conditioning coach who owns one of the most successful boutique fitness studios on the Gold Coast - ACTV Strength Co.
Barts has always had an “all in” attitude, and, outside of this mindset almost killing him during a double marathon, he’s managed to harness this energy and channel it into building multiple successful businesses.
**A testament to his ambitious nature, Barts opened a cafe and bar during the middle of COVID, and has managed to turn these into thriving venues.
He has now begun franchising ACTV gyms with multiple locations being set up across the Gold Coast and surrounds.
In this podcast we talk about everything from business and money, to mindset, attitude, hard work and family life.
We are now into the month of Movember and as a huge advocate for mental health, Barts dives into topics around personal development and how to show up as the best version for yourself, your mates and your family.**
A professional Ironwoman at just seventeen, Bonnie Hancock has competed in 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series, represented Australia, completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and has now shifted her focus to surf ski paddling, coaching and mentoring.
Bonnie recently paddled 12,700km around Australia on a surf ski, breaking four world records in the process, including the fastest and youngest person to circumnavigate Australia by paddle.
During her journey around Australia she beat the record for the most distance paddled in 24 hours by a woman, and then a week after returning to mainland, she went back out to sea to break the men's world record too!
She tells us of her experience with the constant dangers of the ocean, hypothermia, crippled hands and sea sickness plus close encounters with sharks, and crocodiles that followed her through the night.
Bonnie did all of this to raise money for a charity close to her heart, the not-for-profit mental fitness foundation Gotcha4Life.
Bonnie is an incredible human and this is likely one of the most fascinating and thrilling stories you will ever hear.
Please share this episode with your friends and family so Bonnie and Gotcha4Life get the attention they deserve!
**Jordan Chenery is an ultra marathon runner and businessman and is one of the most disciplined and focused people you’ll ever meet.
He’s spent many years stacking habits that have allowed him to build a lifestyle where he can work and train hard, while also placing a huge emphasis on rest and recovery too.
Jords has taken on some huge challenges in his time, one of his most recent - 33 marathons in 33 days.
In this episode we talk about all things from diet, discipline, recovery and longevity, and how he manages his huge training loads while being involved with multiple businesses.
This is an epic episode, so strap in and enjoy the show!
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Chris Lynn is an all time legend of a cricket player and is one of the most exciting batsmen to come out of Australia.
Based out of Brisbane, Chris is known for his explosive swing, capable of consistently hitting big sixes!
Spending lot’s of time playing at home for Brisbane Heat, his incredible skills have also seen him travel the world playing for India, North America, Europe, and Pakistan.
In this episode we chat about everything from the tough times, to strength and conditioning, injury, recovery, travelling and his new business connecting players and coaches all over Australia.
Tune in for this epic conversation!
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To follow Chris Lynn's journey, head over to his instagram: @lynny_50
In this episode we sit down with Squeeze The Juice host Mick Sears, to discover his story and how Squeeze The Juice Podcast came about.
Mick is the Founder and Director of HGG Performance, an innovative company that manufactures strength and rehabilitation equipment that has largely disrupted and influenced a whole industry by creating products that have never been seen.
Mick talks about his humble beginnings, how he begun his company out of his garage at home and what his plans are for growing his business and this podcast.
Strap in and enjoy the show!
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