Your Revolution: Recent Episodes
Gregory Kourpanidis
The RevoPT High Performance Podcast with Jane Erbacher from Revolution Personal Training.
RevoPT is a personal training, strength and conditioning and functional fitness gym in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Our goal is to inspire ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.
In this podcast series we will discuss all things health and fitness. From training to nutrition to mindset to recovery to training after having a baby to training just to feel great.
This is your hub for all things health and fitness.
THE YOUR REVOLUTION PODCAST IS BACK!
In Episode 119, we are joined by UK S&C Jason Curtis. Jason has YEARS of expierence in the UK S&C industry, owning his own S&C gym, offering online products, writing books, delivering mentorships & internships, and most recently, delivering the Deadly Dozen!
In this weeks episode, Liam and Jason discuss the future of international fitness racing, and how providing truely accessible training and reducing barriers has seen a rapid uptake in the Deadily Dozen.
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The NO BS guide to holistic healthy living.
In an industry that is flooded with misleading and misguiding information, it's a breath of fresh air to have someone providing the airways with the insight that you want and need!
In a throwback to Episode 108, Greg was joined by Jade Walker, Naturopath, tea maker, and host of the 'Jade Walker Way' podcast.
Jade is not your average Naturopath with an evidence-based approach and a passion for herbal and nutritional medicine.
She is known for her no BS approach and empowering her clients to optimize their health.More recently she has launched her own podcast “The Jade Walker Way” with a keen focus on energy, gut health, female health, mental health, mindfulness, and meditation .
Tune in for an entertaining and insightful episode filled with humor, science and a whole lot of knowledge on all things health.
Dehydration tactics, vicious caloric deficits, what is the best method to prepare for a fight?
Ultimately, it's just starting early! If you know that a fight is approaching, build out a clear plan to make weight with your coach, utilising all of the time that you have available before the fight.
Lets throwback to Episode 116 of the Your Revolution podcast!
Uyen Ha is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter signed to One Championship’s One Warrior Series, a Sponsored fighter at Tiger Muay Thai In Thailand, a former wrestler for The Australian National Wrestling team. She has a record of 2-1 Pro MMA and 2-1 Pro Muay Thai record.
Rebecca Cerra is a former Muay Thai fighter who transitioned to MMA and has trained for 3 years out of Absolute MMA Melbourne with an amateur record of 3-2. Rebecca Is currently awaiting to make her professional debut. Along with her training, She Is also a personal trainer and currently coaches athletes to fight.
Take a leap back to 2020 (for good reasons...) as we revisit a chat with Nicholas Davenport, on Cognitive Conditioning & Performance!
Mr. Davenport is the founder of Mind.Body1 and a lead advocate for all things training the brain.
Nicholas has consulted for people from all works of life including the NFL, basketball, Law enforcement, and college kids. He is on a current mission to helping those take their mental performance to the next level!
Tune in as we delve into the art of Cognitive training, the science behind his methods, his entrepreneur journey overcoming his own failures to achieve success, and the mantra behind Mr. Mental Muscle!
Something big is coming....
In the meantime, enjoy a classic Your Revolution podcast, featuring Hamish Blake!
In this episode of hte Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher speaks with the incredible Hamish Blake.
The Your Revolution Podcast is all about BETTERMENT. How can I learn, grow and improve in order to better my life and the world?
Hamish Blake is the "everyman". We all feel like he's our friend and we have loved watching him grow on our screens and on the radio. He is hilariously funny, warm and open, while also being extremely insightful, hard working and earnest. And the conversation this week with Jane will have you loving him even more!
Hamish's mission in life is to make people happy. And I think you'll agree after listening to this episode that his mission to achieve that has been successful. Thank you so much Hamish for being such an awesome man and role model and thank you for being on our podcast.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with episode 118. With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, Join him as he hosts professor, S&C coach and cognitive conditioning expert Nicholas Davenport AKA Mr. Mental Muscle. Mr. Davenport is the founder of Mind.Body1 and a lead advocate for all things training the brain.
Nicholas has consulted for people from all works of life including the NFL, basketball, Law enforcement, and college kids. He is on a current mission to helping those take their mental performance to the next level!
Tune in as we delve into the art of Cognitive training, the science behind his methods, his entrepreneur journey overcoming his own failures to achieve success, and the mantra behind Mr. Mental Muscle!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 117. With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, Join him as he hosts Martin Rooney. Martin Rooney is the founder of Training for Warriors, internationally recognized trainer, speaker, and author of the bestseller “Coach to Coach".
Martin has consulted for people from all walks of life including the NFL, MMA, Special Forces, and even high school kids. He doesn’t just talk the talk, he also walks the walks and is on a current mission to make better coaches!
Tune into This special episode where we dive in Martins Coaching Philosophies, how A coach can increase performance by focusing on the positive, and how to be a great leader!
The Your Revolution Podcast @revopt is back with Episode 116! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him on this special episode where he speaks with current Mixed Martial artists and coaches from Tribute Boxing Uyen Ha and Rebecca Cerra.
Uyen is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter signed to One Championship’s One Warrior Series, a Sponsored fighter at Tiger Muay Thai In Thailand, a former wrestler for The Australian National Wrestling team. She has a record of 2-1 Pro MMA and 2-1 Pro Muay Thai record.
Rebecca is a former Muay Thai fighter who transitioned to MMA and has trained for 3 years out of Absolute MMA Melbourne with an amateur record of 3-2. Rebecca Is currently awaiting to make her professional debut. Along with her training, She Is also a personal trainer and currently coaches athletes to fight.
You do not want to miss this episode as they both sit down with Greg and discuss and talk all things from Martial arts, coaching, and females in sport and drawing from their experiences from their own personal journeys and unique backgrounds. With two guests featuring we will unravel what the sweet science is all about!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 115!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him where he speaks with highly regarded High-Performance Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and founder of The Coaching Sweet Spot Jason Stacy.
Jason has a wealth of knowledge and professional experience In allied Health, Fitness and Strength and Conditioning. He has worked with a wide variety of athletes from juniors, Olympic and World Champions In Tennis, Golf, MMA, Basketball, professional dance, Swimming, gymnastics amongst many others. Along with His coaching, Jason has Educated, consulted, and presented at various conferences, workshops, TAFE‚ High schools, and universities across the globe in Mindset, Coaching, and Exercise.
In addition to this for well over 15 years he has traveled on the ATP & WTP World tennis circuit where he has worked with several top 20 and 10 players including the likes of Aryna Sabalenka. Known for getting the job done regardless of circumstances this is a podcast you do not want to miss! With an encyclopedia of knowledge coupled with a unique level of focus. He is often able to find the missing links that most others miss.
Tune In as we delve into his resourcefulness and emotional regulation, Getting the best out of his athletes and finding that coaching sweet spot!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back again for Episode 114!
Join your host @g_alexander21 Greg Kourpanidis on this special episode with internationally renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach and founder of the @apcgym Athletic Performance Centre in Montreal Quebec Canada, @jonchaimberg Jonathan Chaimberg.
With an extensive client base, Mr. Chaimberg has trained elite athletes in the MMA, NHL, MLB, WTA, Professional boxing, and the Canadian National Wrestling team, he has also filmed segments for ESPN.
He is also the strength and conditioning editor of Canada’s number 1 fitness magazine
"Inside Fitness” and his fitness programs have featured on UFC Primetime as well as the Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV.
Tune in as we speak to one of the most respected strength coaches in North America and hear how his passion, purpose, and hard work continue to be his recipe for success.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 113! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him on this special episode in quarantine where he sits down with Owner of Pride Athletic and head honcho of the Northside movement Mike Singline Mike is an exceptional fitness trainer who has created a strong woman’s fitness community empowering them to become the best versions of themselves. When he is not in the gym, he is tackling the toughest peaks whether it be in the saddle or in the surf! Tune in as we find out about overcoming early struggles at a young age, his passion for the health and fitness and what makes him tick!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 112
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him on this special episode where he sits down with Myotherapist Edgar Campos and Myotherapist and exercise Physiologist Shaun Brewster.
Edgar is an experienced myotherapist and franchise owner of Elite Myotherapy Essendon and Shaun is the founder/director of Advanced clinical education and Brewster sports injury clinic.
You do not want to miss this star-studded line up as they sit down with one of their own Greg to talk all things in the health and wellness industry and drawing from all of their experiences from their own personal journeys and unique backgrounds.
With two guests featuring expect to be filled with knowledge bombs and plenty of banter!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 111
With Greg Kourpanidis (@g_alexander21 as your host, join him as he sits down with 10x Time World Salsa champion, Canadian Latin- American ballroom finalist and director of the Salsavotus dance company @marioa_c
A stellar resume coupled with one of the toughest work ethics in the dance scene, Mario is no stranger to the limelight where he continues to showcase his talents on the big stage, from competitions to performance he is the ultimate showman!
Tune in to a much sought out episode where We delve into Mario’s passion for music, dance and his rapid rise to the top!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 110! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Sports therapist and founder of the Men's Bootcamps Co Anthony Totaro.
Through the Men's Bootcamp Co, Anthony has found his calling and has strived to improve the quality of life for men from all walks. Through the power of exercise, he has created an environment where all men can feel empowered and improve on their physical but mental well being as well.
Outside of running a successful Bootcamp, he also is a Sports therapist where he works with a wide range of clientele from the St Kilda Football club to everyday weekend warriors.
Tune in for an entertaining and insightful episode On being able to stay the course and find your niche.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 109! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Former Muay Thai practitioner and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Absolute MMA In Melbourne Dan Howard.
Dan Is well recognized within the S&C world through his scientific approach through periodization, Velocity based training, and fatigue management. Currently working with some of the finest martial artists In Melbourne in the disciplines of Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and jiu-jitsu. More recently he returned from the United States after spending time with Phil Daru and MMA powerhouse American Top Team.
Tune In to an insightful episode from one of the sharpest S&C minds in the game through his journey in the martial arts, coaching, and evolution through diversification.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back with Episode 108!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Naturopath, Tea maker and host of the Jade Walker way podcast Jade Walker.
Jade is not your average Naturopath with an evidence-based approach and a passion for herbal and nutritional medicine. She is known for her no BS approach and empowering her clients to optimize their health.More recently she has launched her own podcast “The Jade Walker Way” with a keen focus on
Energy, Gut health, Female health. Mental health, Mindfulness, and meditation
Tune in for an entertaining and insightful episode filled with humor, science and a whole lot of knowledge on all things health.
The Your Revolution Podcast returns with Episode 107! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, Join him as he sits down with Powerlifter and Head coach of PTC Sth Melbourne Alex Deken.
The Sport Of powerlifting demands raw and maximal strength in three major lifts: Squat, Deadlift, and Bench Press. As a competitor Alex has achieved some fantastic heights in the sport which include:
-2018 GPC World champion in the 90kgs weight class
- Former all-time Australian record holder in the 90kgs weight class
- Has podium finishes at the GPC National championships every year since 2015 in three different weight classes (90,100 and 100kg weight classes)
Outside of competition, Alex is passionate about coaching, programming and developing the up and comers in the sport.
Tune in to an insightful episode as Alex dives deep into his roots of powerlifting, competition, mindfulness and his coaching philosophy.
The Your Revolution Podcast returns with Episode 106!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Revo PT’s very own Marina Martic.
Marina is an integral part of the team here at RevoPT and is a highly experienced and skilled Clinical nutritionist, Personal trainer, Health coach, and speaker. She has a holistic approach to health and is able to assist all her clients to reach their true potential and take back control of their health.
She is known for her motivational coaching ability and is a firm believer in all elements of health including nutrition, mindset, and exercise. You do not want to miss this episode!
Tune in to one of the most insightful episodes of the podcast yet as Marina tackles some of the biggest health trends within the fitness industry, separating FACT from FAD and her no BS approach to create the best version of you!
The Your Revolution Podcast returns to @Ironrevolution with Episode 105! With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Highland games and Heavyweight strongman athlete Damian Jones.
The world of strongman and Highland games involves physical strength, but also requires skill, mental resilience as well as a whole lot of athleticism too!
With his desire to compete coupled by his physical prowess and a keen interest in the sports historical origin Damian never shies away from any challenge thrown at him!
Tune in to the BIGGEST episode of the podcast yet as Damian shares his journey through sport, his love of the historical tradition of it and the mantra behind his hashtag #Notdoneyet!
The Your Revolution Podcast is back again with Episode 104!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with Australian boxing champion, musician and songwriter Antonia Kay
Currently living the double life as a music artist and boxer, Antonia uses the rhythm she mastered as a musician in her ability to land punches in the boxing ring. The success In both her fields has lead her on a path of greatness which includes State titles, dual national boxing titles (Australian and Greek) and the release of two songs “Shine and play” and “Love through the Telephone”
Tune in to one of the rawest and most candid episodes of the podcast as Antonia shares her journey In and out of the fight game, dealing with adversity and how she is able to always stay present and trust the process.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back again with Episode 103!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with alternative medicine advocate Lars Nilsson AKA the Ice Viking who is the founder of the Ice bath practice in Melbourne.
With over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Lars incorporates a blend of fitness, breathing, massage, and ice therapy to attain amazing results for people from all walks of life
Tune in as Lars discusses his unique approach to recovery, Coldwater immersion, and his vision to help people create a well-balanced body and mind.
The Your Revolution Podcast is back again with Episode 102!
With Greg Kourpanidis as your host, join him as he sits down with prominent martial arts Coach Chris Shen who is head wrestling coach at Team Takedown, psychologist, author of the book “Wrestling with Resilience”. He has also officiated and judged multiple Martial art events, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
With over 40 years of experience, Chris is a highly sought out and respected within the Martial arts community through his wealth of knowledge in wrestling but also his deep understanding In human behavior for improving sporting performance.
Tune in as Chris delves deep into his journey through the martial arts, his keen interest in anthropology, human behavior and the mantra behind “Imposing your will”!
Wrestling with Resilience (Ebook) Available on Google Books, Kobo and Apple:
Your Revolution Podcast Is back and has a new host! Join Greg Kourpanidis over the coming weeks and months as he sits down with invaluable guests on the new podcast format.
First up in the hot seat is arguably one of Australias leading performance coaches Christian Woodford, Owner of Woodford Sports Science and Consulting in Melbourne Australia.
Described by leading Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe De Franco as "The Most passionate coach he's ever met" You do not want to miss this episode! Christian does not hold back as he shares his vast knowledge and passion for the fitness Industry with the vision to:
- Change the game
- Be the number one training resource In Australia and the world
- Put Australia on the map
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Greg Kourpanidis is is an integral part of the team here at RevoPT. He is a wealth of knowledge on all things health, fitness, strength and recovery. He is also the new host of the Your Revolution Podcast.
Over the coming weeks and month Greg has a list of invaluable guests coming to this new podcast format.
We're really excited to bring you this new direction and hope you all have something to take away from each and every episode.
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Lynda Edwards is a mother, wife, business owner and a weightlifter. She juggles a busy home life with top end performance in a sport that challenges her and pushes her to her limits.
How does she fit all of this in an still mange to consistently improve her performance as she competes at an international level?
For Lynda it's all about prioritising herself to show those around her what they're capable of.
We could all learn a little from Lynda's journey.
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revopt.com.au/podcast
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Lester joins us again for a podcast focused on getting the best out of yourself even no matter where you're at in your life.
Whether you're a young buck, someone at the peak of your powers, a masters athlete or someone just wanting to learn a new skill we can all learn something from Lester.
Tune in for his insights.
Don't miss the video of me being put through his paces at Momentum Performance Training over on YouTube.
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revopt.com.au/podcast
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In this episode we catch up with Nathan Tieppo and touch on his focus, dedication and commitment to always be the hardest working one in the room.
Nathan shares with us how this focus has enabled him to complete events as varied as Ironman to Australian Rules Football and how the things he has learned throughout this journey cross over from the gym and in training to his personal and professional life.
You're going to love this one.
Don't miss the video of me being put through his paces at Momentum Performance Training over on YouTube.
For the added bonus content from this episode head to:
revopt.com.au/podcast
Or for all things RevoPT find us in the following places:
revo.pt/yourrevolutionpodcast
revo.pt/revopttv
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Our new host, Luke Scott catches up with former host Jane Erbacher on all things #fitness & peanut butter.
Project Row & Project Ski, The Reset, everything Concept 2, The peanut butter podcast and the new direction on the Your Revolution show.
Check out all you need to know in this new monthly video and podcast series from Revolution Personal Training.
For the past 95 episodes you have heard the sweet sound* of Jane Erbacher's voice on the Your Revolution Podcast. Week after week Jane has brought you tales of success, struggle, pain and happiness all in the hope that it would inspire you on your own mission of betterment.
Today marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one as Jane Erbacher hosts her final episode of the Your Revolution Podcast. Moving forward, get excited, because Luke Scott - the owner and Papa Bear of Revo PT will be taking to the mic and bringing you more stories and lessons to educate and empower you on your health & fitness journey.
Today's episode introduces you to Luke Scott - the man with the sharpest hair in Melbourne and the owner of Melbourne's sharpest gym.
Sometimes we meet people who have “interesting” stories. Shane Farmer, founder of DHR, is definitely that category. Despite being a bit of a failure at high school, Shane hasn’t let that hold him back. His extraordinary work ethic is one reason, and the other is the fact that he wholeheartedly throws himself into uncomfortable situations - like when he took a job as a poo inspector in a Mexican hospital while awaiting university acceptance.
In this 3 part interview, we talk about Shane’s sporting history, how he started Dark Horse Rowing, what the future may hold and how plans on leaving an impact on the world.
Sometimes we meet people who have “interesting” stories. Shane Farmer, founder of DHR, is definitely that category. Despite being a bit of a failure at high school, Shane hasn’t let that hold him back. His extraordinary work ethic is one reason, and the other is the fact that he wholeheartedly throws himself into uncomfortable situations - like when he took a job as a poo inspector in a Mexican hospital while awaiting university acceptance.
In this 3 part interview, we talk about Shane’s sporting history, how he started Dark Horse Rowing, what the future may hold and how plans on leaving an impact on the world.
Sometimes we meet people who have “interesting” stories. Shane Farmer, founder of DHR, is definitely that category. Despite being a bit of a failure at high school, Shane hasn’t let that hold him back. His extraordinary work ethic is one reason, and the other is the fact that he wholeheartedly throws himself into uncomfortable situations - like when he took a job as a poo inspector in a Mexican hospital while awaiting university acceptance.
In this 3 part interview, we talk about Shane’s sporting history, how he started Dark Horse Rowing, what the future may hold and how plans on leaving an impact on the world.
What’re you actually willing to do in pursuit of your goals?
Every now and again, we hear of people who’ve done extraordinary things in pursuit of something better.
Nate Chambers is one of those people. While working a full-time corporate job, and in order to fund his dream, Nate gave up his house and lived in his car for 7 months.
He has a few inventions up his sleeve - including a device that sucks the yolk out of eggs, and a backpack that allows “corporate athletes” to train hard while on the road.
By making a sacrifice that few of us would make, Nate launched his product. And did well enough that he was able to quit his day job.
Now Nate has taken that extraordinary focus, and is working on creating the lifestyle he wants to live, helping others be better versions of themselves, and inspiring others every day.
This has got to be my ACTUAL favourite interview!
I'm tired of hearing people pressure us into believing that "when something is important to you, you make it happen". Why? Because it's actually not that simple.
Yes, I am a believer in prioritising. Yes, I think that if something is important to you it will, and should, be reflected in your day to day life.
But yes, I also think there is some grey area when it comes to the "priority" discussion. It's not as simple as "if you're not making it a priority above all else, then it obviously isn't that important to you".
Today's podcast is all about addressing the guilt that this attitude perpetuates when the inevitable happens: when something comes up, and life simply gets in the way of your priorities.
This week, among all the happiness of Project Row and my European tour, a constant in my life was thrown into chaos. My Gym Jones world crumbled around me as hate and jealousy took hold of so many I held in high regard.
Out of this turmoil however, so many conversations have arisen for me with people who I have come to know from the GJ journey I have been on. Real conversations, ones about values, priorities and absolute core beliefs.
It's so heartening to see that when the very worst of the human spirit is highlighted it also brings out the very best of the human spirit. What I have learnt this week is that things won't always turn out as you hoped but you always have a choice in how you react.
Today's podcast is about core values. What are they and why are they important.
Choose to surround yourself with people who build you up and want the best for you and walk away with your head held high when people put you down or let you down. Choose to act out of love and compassion and never compromise that which is important to you.
This one's for the good guys.
When you’re talking about movements, there’s the saying “practise makes permanent”.
It’s something I learned from Sam Loch (episode 88), specifically about rowing technique, and how you should never, ever perform anything but a perfect stroke - because practising sloppy technique makes sloppy technique permanent.
It occurred to me that the same thing applies to how we see ourselves. Every time we think something negative - I can’t do this, I’m not pretty enough, I don’t like my body - we’re practising a negative outlook. And, as we know, practise makes permanent.
In today’s episode I talk about practising positive self-talk to ultimately create a permanent change in outlook.
Do you know someone who set themselves a big goal, like a marathon or an ironman? Someone who trained so hard, and ended up so fatigued, that the experience of actually doing the event made them hate it? And afterwards, they hung up their boots and did nothing for months, or even years? I know many like that. Life isn't about just the marathon. Life is about how we approach the every day with the same effort and preparation we do to the big events. The grand moments: the weddings, the birthdays, the marathons, the adventures. What if I told you that, instead of making your whole life about one day, you could be capable of not just running an entire marathon any day you feel like it, but that it's possible for you to enjoy it, too? What you are actually capable of will blow you away, and this story of my marathon will show you exactly that. I didn't have the perfect preparation - in fact, according to conventional wisdom, I had zero - but I have committed time, energy and effort to health and fitness every day of my life. And that every day aspect of my health and fitness meant running the Melbourne Marathon was a pleasure, not a great challenge to be battled. Seeing what you are capable of doesn't need to be saved up for your bucket list. In today’s episode I talk about how to make capability something you live, every day.
Sam Loch is a two-time Olympic Rower, having represented Australia at the Beijing and London Olympics. Since his Olympic days he’s focused on something you all know I’m familiar with: the Concept2 indoor rower. Sam has the 24 hour tandem record, the 1000m record, the max-metres-in-a-minute record and held the 1000m record on the skierg, just for fun. Often we think that people as successful as Sam are just born that way, that there's something preordained in their genes. But the reality is that Sam is not necessarily suited for rowing, and was told his whole career that he would need to work very hard to make the Olympics. Through nothing more complicated than dedication and effort, Sam showed that his hard work would pay off and made the Olympics not just once but twice. “If you say something’s important to you, it can't just be important to you when you feel good about it”. People say they want to achieve something, like losing weight, moving better or feeling better. Yet day in, day out, their actions demonstrate that they really want the opposite. “You’re not getting up early because you like it, it’s because of your goal. You can take that and apply it to why you’re eating what you’re eating, to why you’re doing the stretching and the yoga, to why you’re saying ‘no’ to something … it’s the bit of you that decides something is important.” Tune in to today’s Your Revolution podcast to hear Sam’s incredible story: what he really thinks about elite sport, his thesis on body image (did I mention he went to Princeton?), and the simple attitude it takes to succeed. revo.pt/yourrevolutionpodcast
Last week I entered the twilight zone: I was interviewed by someone else! Jane Ellen hosts the Glistening Particles podcast, and had been chasing me for a while. I was avoiding saying “yes”, but in the end I had SO much fun being interviewED for once! I thought this would be a really fun way for you to get to know me better: I share a lot about what I think in a conversation led by someone I’ve never met, in what I think is a really great way to get my message across. Jane is a fantastic interviewer, and I’m so glad we finally got together and recorded an interview with me! Download today’s podcast to hear the two Janes.
Matt Owen is a rarity. At just 30 years old, he’s just celebrated his business’s 10 year anniversary. Hockey, Track and Field, Olympic Lifting and Gym Jones - for over a decade, Matt has developed an enormous wealth of experience in both training and the business of training.
“This stuff is supposed to be fun, and most people act like it’s a chore!”
Whether he’s talking about his wife Emily, his business or his cars, his philosophy to live with optimistic aggression has served him well.
Tune in to today’s podcast to hear Matt’s story.
What does it take to look like Wonder Woman?
“Wonder Woman was incredible for a different reason. It was the first time in Hollywood that we were going to put a group of women on screen that had that physical prowess, together, in an amazing new kind of vision of femininity.”
In today’s Your Revolution Podcast, we meet Pieter Vodden: cast trainer for Wonder Woman and the Justice League, among many others. And now part-owner and founder of one of the coolest and most progressive gyms in the world - Pharos.
Originally from the UK, I met with Pieter as he was setting up his new facility - PHAROS - in Los Angeles. We talked all things fitness, business, movies, motivation and how he feels about the new feminist wave he’s found himself involved in.
Is change necessary?
Recently I posted a “before and after pic”, and the responses to it - both supportive and negative - got me thinking about the idea of contentment Vs change.
It got me thinking about the dichotomy of being grateful for what I have, and how that challenges the desire and drive for more.
There is a balance between self acceptance and the desire for change. In today’s podcast we explore the steps we can go through to love ourselves - both our present, and future versions. The steps we can take to keep growing, while nurturing and loving who we are right now.
“The only way I’ve gotten here, where I am, is by working really hard… I want everybody to have a chance for exercise to change their life, and to do that, there’s a lot of hard work to do.”
Bobby Maximus was created from the need to be a person who can do anything. A person who has no fears, who stands out and stands for something big. But just like Superman is Superman with or without the glasses, it turns out that even when he puts the glasses on, Rob MacDonald is still a superhero.
When it comes to success, Bobby Maximus stands for something. In this episode we explore how his parents taught him about hard work, the impact he plans to leave on the world and the amazing story behind how he got that elusive blue tick.
There’s more to Bobby Maximus than being a real life superhero. Meet the articulate, generous, successful businessman behind the meat.
How do you create a life you are proud of? A body that you are proud of? A career that you are proud of? A relationship that you are proud of?
Doe is require radical change? Or simply a shift in focus?
Why, if all we are striving for is happiness do we focus on tearing others down? Laughing at their shortcomings? Holding them back from their own successes?
We live in an era and a world where it is more socially acceptable to be miserable than excited and enough is enough. I want to be happy and I want to make others happy, and I will remain excited and enthusiastic about every aspect of my life until I love my life so much I pop.
Enjoy this episode. Take notes and get excited.
When I look around I see so many of us afraid to engage. Afraid to put ourselves out there. Afraid to acknowledge others, to let them in and to genuinely involve them in our life.
This last week I had three life-changing interactions with people who reminded me that connection is absolutely imperative in life. People who reminded me to open up my eyes, take an interest and engage.
Why is this important? Because relationships, healthy, true, real ones are going to be your vehicle for betterment. Having a support system and being a support system is integral to success and if we want to be better every day at our life then we’ve got to surround ourselves with the best.
Do you dream of having a job that you love? Do you wish you could be excited to go to work? Do you want more than anything to have a career that you are so passionate about that somehow you manage to never work a day in your life while also working every second of every day? That's the ultimate right?
Well meet David and Courtney De Leon, the creators and Owners of OTL Fitness (Of The Lion) in Austin Texas.
When you meet this married couple, it is so clear that what they are doing in running this gym and building this community is absolutely what they are here to do and they do it with every ounce of their being. They are passionate, driven and successful, and not just in business. Their marriage is one that we all envy and you just have to look at them to see that their health is on point.
I was dying to know, what is your recipe for success? David was super quick to jump in with: "Hard work, hard work, consistency, hard work, ask questions...and actually care about people!" Sounds pretty on point to me. Enjoy :)
What does it take to run one of the most successful fitness businesses in the world?
Meet Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman, the owners, founders, directors, the brains and brawn behind the hugely successful Varsity House Gym in New York.
These two are the real deal. To them success is a choice and hard work, effort and passion are what drives them to continue to grow, improve and literally set the tone for the entire strength, fitness and athletic development industry.
Varsity lives on the border of New York and New Jersey. It is state of the art, purpose built and filled to the brim with buzzing athletes, members and staff and has been the centre point for their new venture: The Business of Strength.
Based on the operational systems the pair have implemented over the decade they have run the business together, Joe and Dan now run an educative program for up and coming strength and fitness professionals and entrepreneurs.
The passion these men have for what they do oozes out of them. Not only is it inspiring to hear them speak of their success so far and the plans they have yet to make a reality, but the conversation will lay the groundwork for you to make the changes necessary to make your life better.
You can absolutely turn passion into profit and it is something to not only chase but be super proud of.
This week on the Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher speaks with Strength & Conditioning coach Kevin Toonen.
Not your ordinary fitness professional, Kev has spent the last 20 years working in the military and still sits on the advisory board for the Tactical Strength & Conditioning Association here in Australia.
Combining his military background with an unquenchable thirst for learning, Kev has all the makings of both an incredible role model and a total game-changer. But that's not where it ends. Kevin is engaging, insightful, and undeniably passionate about creating better humans.
He's one of those people you meet that you know is going to change the world and I can't believe how lucky we are to have him on the podcast.
Incredibly proud and excited to present this episode which I hope you love listening to as much as I loved recording.
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that changes really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks". Mark Zuckerberg.
We are constantly comparing ourselves and our lives with each other. Berating ourselves for not being as "good" as, as rich as, as fit as, as happy as seeming everybody else. (And occasionally comparing ourselves in terms of how much better we're doing than everybody else....)
You know what I'm talking about. We all do it. And why? Why do we put time, energy and focus into other peoples wins and losses rather than concentrating on what we have the power over: our lives.
Today we talk all about comfort zones. What is yours and why it is so important?
Just like we compare our wins and losses with those around us, all too often we compare our comfort zones with those around us. Just because something is hard for someone else and easy for us, that doesn't mean we've pushed any boundaries. Your comfort zone is something only you understand and have perspective on.
If you want more for your life, get after it. End of story.
Meet Byron Godfrey. Owner and Director of Misfit Strength in Houston. Byron is a father of four, a husband and an entrepreneur. Byron is that guy. You know the one who's got it all? Big and strong, handsome and intelligent, hard-working and charismatic. You want to hate him but it's impossible. He's actually that great. I have wanted Byron on this podcast for 18 months because we have so much to learn from him. He lives with such passion, he works so hard and he will never settle. He understand that it takes being both a top level trainer and a coach AND a savvy businessman to operate a successful gym. He gets that the better he is at running Misfit Strength, the more lives he can affect. And those 15 hour days he does every day? They're worth it because his primary job is to take care of his family. Listen to this episode because it's fun. Learn from this episode because it will be impossible not to. Thank you Byron for your time, energy, enthusiasm and lessons. I appreciate you so much.
This life is an adventure. It's our one opportunity and we get to live it once.
We all know this, but for some reason we hold ourselves back. We miss out. Live scared. Hide. But what is this fear really holding you back from?
There's something for all of us. Whether it's our bodies, our relationships or our careers, there's an area where we can do more, be more, feel more. But for some reason we don't. For some reason we just dip our toes in and hope for the best.
No matter what anybody tells you, hope won't lead to fulfilment. Action will. Getting uncomfortable. Learning. Growing. Improving. Living. persevering.
You've just got to have a little faith in you. Take that leap.
Meet Emily Hazell, the founder and owner of the incredible Serotonin Eatery, Education and Exercise here in Melbourne.
Named after the feel good hormone that makes us happy, Serotonin is not just a café, it’s a movement. A movement that is changing the way we understand food, health and our wellbeing.
Emily is the head serotonin dealer and at 28 years old and she is absolutely changing the way food is experienced. A lover of health and an advocate for wholesome nutrition, Emily has created a business like no other. Deeply connected to her core values, Emily has persisted in creating an experience for all of us that changes our understanding of how food, and exercise should leave us feeling.
Emily is an incredible game-changer whose determination, big dreams and attention to detail will leave us inspired to take a leap of faith in our own lives. Not to be missed and absolutely to be shared.
Thank you for sharing the happiness Emily.
Can you believe we are half-way through 2017?
Are you feeling a little underwhelmed with your progress?
Or maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed by life?
Have you forgotten about the grand plans you had for 2017 on January 1?
Or maybe you have gotten caught back up in that hamster wheel of daily pressures? Chasing your tail? Feeling disappointed?
You're not alone, but it doesn't have to be this way. For any of us.
Here is a little checklist to get you on track to start living better every day.
Take 2017 back.
Frances Abbott is one of those people you meet who is here to shake things up. In the last 12 months she she has left her 9-5 job and followed her passion.
Leaving the safety and security of work is hard for anyone, but for this 26 year old, it has been the beginning of the biggest adventure of her life.
Are you a yes person? Do you struggle to say no? Do you often wind up overcommitted & overwhelmed?
You're not alone. Nearly all of us fall victim to people pleasing and nearly all of us need a little help with setting boundaries.
Setting boundaries with yourself is showing you that what is most important to you is most important to you. Constantly enforcing these boundaries with yourself is what is required in order for you to create and live a life that you love. Enable your actions to demonstrate your priorities and stop sabotaging yourself by saying yes.
Nothing in your life will change without you, so stop thinking about making your life better and start actually making it better.
Meet Samantha Eades. Co-founder of Style-Smiths and Jonny's and director of Samantha Eades. Sami is an entrepreneur, designer and total game-changer and her message today will change the direction of your life.
Life for Sami changed dramatically at 30 after an 11 year marriage ended and she left the fundamentalist religion she had been raised in. At this point in her life she had the option to make this devastation her story or to write a new one. She chose the latter and the past decade has been a blur of success, disruption, risk and love.
She is one of the most successful women in Australia and one of the most sought after designers in the world.
Her message is to find the beauty in your life. Inside and out. And live with this passion. Take risks, make mistakes, grab hold of your life with both hands and run.
Inspiring, exciting and super educational, this is the episode you will listen to twice and share with your friends.
Thank you Sami for being so incredible.
What can we learn from Hamish Blake?
Is he just a super funny guy who has lucked out massively?
Or has he actually worked his butt off to create the opportunities we see?
Have a listen and find out.
Clue: There's a reason this is the first reposted episode ever...
Enjoy :)
Meet Elyse Murphy - incredible Mum, wife, Chinese medicine Practitioner, acupuncturist and all-round super woman.
I asked Elyse to be on this podcast because she is one of those people you meet who just lights up the world. She is warm, funny, nice, fun, compassionate, open, generous and seriously just glows. Her son is happy, healthy and just the cutest thing ever and her husband somehow balances running a successful gym with being a professional athlete. So I was desperate to know how she does it all?!
How does she manage career, family, health and being so damn great all of the time? So today's podcast is all about balance and love. It's about tuning in to your body and nurturing it. It's about listening to what you need and staying on track with your life's purpose. It's about treating people well and recognising the joy there is in everything that surrounds us
Elyse is amazing and could not be better suited to our Strong Women Create Strong Communities series. I hope that you love this episode and that you love her as much as I do.
You know that thing you've always wanted? Dreamed of? Wished for? Hoped for? Yeah you know what I'm talking about about...
Well you're the reason you don't have it. Y
ou're the reason why your wishes haven't come true.
And you're the reason why all of this can change right now.
Last week on the podcast Penny Locaso talked about her "100 No's Project". Basically she is done with waiting and she's decided to ask for what she wants from here-on-in.
The 100 No's Project sets you the mission to receive 100 "no's" - i.e.: if you put yourself out there enough you're bound to get a heaps of yes's too.
So that's what today is all about. What are you willing to put into your life? Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and get on to a path of so much better? Or are you just going to keep sitting back and wishing?
Welcome to Part 1 of the Your Revolution Strong Women Create Strong Communities Series. We are incredibly humbled to be joined by B.Kindred founder Penny Locaso.
Penny is on a mission to teach 1 million women how to nail their happy in work and life by 2020.
Recently Penny delivered a keynote in her bathing suit in front of 100 professionals, to demonstrate the power of getting comfortable with discomfort in order to make happy change. The moment went viral, was accoladed by professionals globally and inspired the #nakedforchange movement encouraging individuals to practice vulnerability for meaningful change in business and life.
A massive action taker, change expert and all round game-changer, Penny's message is simple, get curious about your life. Find out what excites you and with action comes clarity.
Sit back and enjoy every second of this episode with a notebook and pen. You'll want to take notes from this one!
For the month of June we will be delivering 2 episodes of the Your Revolution Podcast a week to celebrate the awesome women we have all around us.
Tune in every Monday and Friday in June.
Every day I discuss costs with people. The cost of education, of training, of healthy food, of betterment, learning, growth health. Does the cost stop you from taking action?
What about the cost of inaction? Of illness? Of dissatisfaction? Of a life whittled away by missed opportunities?
We're here to live big lives. To be happy, have experiences and make an impact.
Stop sitting on the sidelines.
Stop making excuses.
Pay the price or pay the price.
You choose.
Time. Money. Effort. Energy. Regret.
What is it really costing?
Meet Brady Walker. Dad, husband, trainer, coach, business owner. While he has a lot on his plate and balancing them all in itself is impressive! It isn't even about what he does but rather it's how he does it that makes him extraordinary.
Brady is one of those people you meet who has that "it". The "x" factor. That zest for life that just makes you feel good and want to be better.
Energetic, passionate, driven and so much fun, Brady cannot help but inspire and influence. And today's podcast you get to hear how he does. How he balances all of his responsibilities and priorities and how he still every, single day strives to be better.
The Your Revolution Podcast is about inspiring you to live a life that excites you. To approach the life you have with energy and passion, and to give you the courage to make changes if you are not. Brady Walker is the Your Revolution Podcast. He's changing the health, fitness and lives of so many people every day and he's doing it with care, intention and so much passion.
Thank you Brady, you've changed my life for sure.
What does it take to be one of the best in the world in one sport? Then what about two sports? Meet Matt Murphy. Previously one of the best triathletes in the world and now top 10 Obstacle Course Racer, Matt is a rare breed of superstar. Passion, drive and determination oozes out of him as he normalises a life of pushing his absolute limits.
Matt is the perfect person to feature on the Your Revolution Podcast as he has absolutely created an extraordinary life for himself. He won't settle and daily he chooses to better himself in every way. Driven by the desire to be the best Dad and husband he can be, as well as continually fight for everything he can, Matt shows us all what we are actually capable of.
Currently chasing top 3 in the world for OCR (Obstacle Course Racing), Matt is also a business owner. As the director of Bright Bootcamps, Matt runs a successful training business in the beautiful Alpine region of Bright in Victoria's north. Bright Bootcamps is currently expanding into a custom built facility that will host not only the daily training of his clients but also a range of specific camps for people looking to take their training and fitness to the next level.
Matt Murphy is one in a billion. We all have so much to learn from this incredible man and we are so excited to welcome him to the podcast.
So often we say we don't have time or we're too busy, but all we're really saying is that it is not enough of a priority for us.
Priority is the centre point of time, energy and effort allocation. And if by analysing your schedule you feel like the allocation is off, then this is your cue to create change.
Our brains try to keep us safe and to our brains change is unsafe. But what about a life whereby you live by someone else's priorities? Or worse still priorities set for you by society? How safe is that?
The only question you need to ask is what is important to you? And how is your schedule reflecting and supporting this?
If your health is a priority, make time for it. If the love of your life is a priority, make time for them, engage with them, show them love, through your energy and enthusiasm as well as your time. Work taking up too much of your time? How productive are you actually being? And what about those kids? Number 1 priority? Yet you're stuck at work and grouchy and tired all the time as a result, not to mention ashamed of your body and disappointed in yourself so of course you snap at them constantly. That's not priority. That's turning the joys of your life into chores because you lack pride in the place that you are in.
What kind of life are you allowing for yourself by sacrificing your priorities for what you think you "should" be doing?
Want this to change? Then take notes on this one.
Meet Hayden Quinn. At just 30 years of age, Hayden has shown us what passion and hard work can do. Years ago he starred on Masterchef, but since then he has created TV shows, written books, opened a gym and inspired millions of people through education, insight and excitement about how they can live their best life.
Hilarious, natural and so driven, Hayden is a total game-changer. I sat through the interview amazed at the passion of this Aussie-guy-next-door. I learnt so much from his attitude, his perseverance and his energy.
Hayden isn’t a success today because of Masterchef 8 years ago. Hayden is a success because he chooses to be every day. He works hard and sometimes he struggles, but none of it has been handed to him and it’s his attitude and work ethic that keeps seeing him climb.
What I want for this podcast is for you to realise that his story isn’t a fairytale of luck but it’s a story that shows us that we can do anything we want. We don’t need to wait for perfect conditions to start we just have to start. And once we start that’s when the magic really begins. The process of our life is our life and the longer you put everything on hold because the conditions aren’t perfect, the further away your life gets.
So with that being said I hope you enjoy todays episode with Hayden as much as I enjoyed recording it for you.
I guess you could say haters are gonna hate. But what can we do about it?
This week on the Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher talks about criticism. Where does it come from and what can we do when it's directed at us?
It's clear the majority of time that when criticism comes our way it's not even about us. It's a reflection of insecurity and it's usually within the context of our deeply ingrained tall poppy syndrome. But does that help when we feel under attack? And when we are, what can we do?
Have a listen to find out how you can stand up for yourself and how you can stop the movement of jealousy and hate.
This week on the Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher speaks with Eliza Paschke.
Eliza is a bright, bubbly, enthusiastic and fun 30 year old with what seems to be a carefree life. But Eliza's story is one that many of us can relate to. For years Eliza has battled with anxiety and depression and at her lowest could barely leave the house.
This conversation is open and honest and really tackles some of the most relevant issues affecting our society today.
We underestimate the courage it takes to talk truthfully about our lives and I am so grateful to Eliza for sharing her experience. We can all learn something from each others story and I hope so much that Eliza's story leaves an impact on you and inspires you to change the conversation around mental illness.
Choice starts with the acknowledgement that everything you want is within your reach. Choice starts with what. It continues with how. And it survives with why. Deciding what you want, taking the ongoing action to achieve it and understanding why it is important to you. Every single day. Is it always easy? No. Is it always worth it? Yes. What's stopping you? Fear. How can you change it? By choosing to. Simple in theory. Nearly impossible in practice. But that is what life is all about. Choosing to be better. Choosing to open yourself up. Choosing to take risks. Choosing to grow. Choosing to pick yourself up after mistakes. Choosing not to settle for a life that is less than you deserve. I choose to love my life. I choose to surround myself with people who build me up and make me better. I choose to work hard, get uncomfortable, strive to be the best I can and I hope that this episode of the Your Revolution Podcast inspires you to do the same.
What drives someone to persevere when their entire identity is in tatters? This is the question that this weeks episode of the Your Revolution podcast asks Lee Carseldine. A professional cricketer who saw a terrible back injury rob him in his prime shares with us the resilience he developed in order to overcome his career ending set back. Lee is not an ordinary man. He is one of those people you meet who takes set backs as lessons and bounces back stronger than before. He is one of those people we can all learn from and we are so lucky to have him share his story with us.
From professional cricket to studying a double masters, to surviving Survivor and now running a successful business and raising two young boys, Lee has done it all. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing and his story is one that will change your perspective, your attitude and potentially your life.
This weeks Your Revolution podcast is all about overcoming set backs and creating your own strength, both inside and out. Don't miss this opportunity to tune in and create the change necessary to make your life even better.
What does engagement actually mean? And is it that important?
I realised a couple of weeks ago that engaging with my life and connecting with those around me was really what it is all about. There's a lot of hype around mindfulness and awareness, but what about focused and genuine engagement?
I believe that while awareness lays the foundation, it is only through actually connecting and really engaging with your life - both intrinsically and extrinsically - that magic can be created.
Today's Your Revolution podcast is all about this. Learning to build awareness about your life, from your feelings and thoughts, to your dreams and hopes and all the action in between by truly and wholly engaging with it. Paying attention, putting in effort, striving and taking steps to be better every single day, connecting with those around you and having an impact on the world - this is engagement. And now is the time.
Every single day, our actions and our behaviours need to be a reflection of our passions and our purpose. What do you want from your life? What's it all for? Where are you going? What are you working towards?
How often do you ask yourselves these questions? And how clear are you about the answers?
Episode 54 of the Your Revolution podcast addresses all these questions. Tune in to hear how Jane Erbacher recommends you answer them and how from right this moment you can set yourself on a path towards what it is you really want for your life.
This week on the Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher addresses the question of contentment.
Contentment is defined as peaceful happiness and for so many of us, this is the ultimate goal: "I just want to feel content".
But what if I asked you if you were content with your life right now? And then I asked you if you were content being content?
For me life isn't simply peaceful happiness or smooth sailing. It's a challenge. It's ups and downs. It's excitement and growth. It's disappointment and pain.
But you don't get stronger or build resilience by staying the same and being content. You get stronger by getting uncomfortable and taking action. You get stronger by surviving traumas and our heartbreaks. You get stronger by wanting more and not settling.
If you're miserable, complaining, afraid or dissatisfied, stop waiting. Take action. Make changes. Don't settle for "content". Live.
This week on the podcast, Jane Erbacher speaks with NYC based Spiritual healer, yoga teacher, nutrition coach and and personal trainer Jaci Pearse.
This episode is like no other, as Jaci delves into the energy and spirit world with her absolute faith in what is out there. Definite, compelling and extremely sincere, this conversation will blow you away and leave you believing absolutely in instinct, intuition and the idea that there is definitely more out there.
Thank you Jaci for joining us, you are amazing. Oh and happy birthday!!
We've all heard of fear of failure, but what about a fear of success? In Episode 51 of The Your Revolution Podcast Jane Erbacher addresses the theory that success terrifies us and our reluctance to create the necessary conditions of change to sustain success is based primarily around fear. Fear of expectation, fear of work, fear of the pain of change, fear that we can't sustain the work required for the success, fear of disappointment, fear of ending up worse off than where we started. All of this fear feels rational, but is any of it even real? We overwhelm ourselves so much with what might happen that we prevent ever moving forward and growing. Taking action on your life is your life. Allowing fear to deter you from action and from success is failure. Start today by taking action and begin to harvest the necessary changes required to create the success you've always dreamed of in your life. That is what it's all about. If you liked this episode please share it with your friends so that together we have an impact on the world.
This week on the Your Revolution Podcast, Jane Erbacher speaks with the incredible Hamish Blake.
The Your Revolution Podcast is all about BETTERMENT. How can I learn, grow and improve in order to better my life and the world?
This week our guest Hamish Blake epitomises the mission of the podcast and we are so excited to feature him.
Hamish Blake is the "everyman". We all feel like he's our friend and we have loved watching him grow on our screens and on the radio. He is hilariously funny, warm and open, while also being extremely insightful, hard working and earnest. And the conversation this week with Jane will have you loving him even more!
Hamish's mission in life is to make people happy. And I think you'll agree after listening to this episode that his mission to achieve that has been successful. Thank you so much Hamish for being such an awesome man and role model and thank you for being on our podcast.
This week on the Revo PT podcast, Jane Erbacher talks all things FOCUS.
We live in a culture that values productivity and being busy above all else and as a result the pressure we feel to go go go can be overwhelming.
But how fulfilling is this really? To keep all of our life tabs open requires our focus and our focus requires our energy. When our focus and energy is divided, our results suffer and we wind up disengaged and exhausted.
Improving your ability to focus starts with prioritising that which is most important to you and eliminating the rubbish. Saying no and investing fully equals more commitment to less commitments and more commitment equals more fulfilment.
Everyday of your life is your life. What are you really missing by not paying attention to what is happening right now?
This week on the Revo PT podcast Jane Erbacher speaks with Nathan McCulloch.
All the way from Tasmania, Nathan is one of the most likeable personal trainers out there. Recently completing his Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sport Science, and with a vast athletic history we are so lucky to have him on our team at Revo PT. Nathan is not only a great trainer, he is a great guy with so much passion, enthusiasm and energy for his life. On a constant mission every day to better himself, Nathan has learnt at a young age the importance of learning every day, while surrounding himself with people he looks up to and is inspired by. A great conversation and a great message, don't miss this episode with Tassie's finest export Nathan McCulloch.
This week on the Revo PT podcast, Jane Erbacher talks about all things purpose. Sometimes we can get overwhelmed by the topic of purpose. We feel stuck if we don't have one and afraid that if we do it's not noble enough. Well I'm here to tell you now how you can not only find yours, but feel proud of it and live by it.
The first step is to set out your intentions for your life? What are the core beliefs or values you stand for? What's important to you and why?
Second step is to start living by these intentions every day.
Step three is to strive for betterment every day. In any way how can you be better today than you were yesterday?
This is how we find purpose. This is how we live our lives and this is how we create a lasting impact on the world around us.
What can you do right now that will make your life better? Have a look around. Who do you surround yourself with? Are the people in your life making it better or worse? And how are you contributing to their lives?
Who you surround yourself with says a lot about how much you value yourself. You deserve to be around people who love, respect and value you and now is the time to ensure that you are surrounded with the best.
With the New Year around the corner, nearly everybody is proposing big change for their lives. Resolutions are all the rage but seriously why do we need to wait until then to make our lives better?
Everyday is your life and everyday is your opportunity. What do you want to change? Why do you want to change it? How are you going to do it and what are you waiting for??
Have a listen today to find out how you can start to improve your life right now. Enjoy! And happy new year!
Career leaper, adventure seeker, action taker - meet Steven Bishop. Director of Urban Heartbeat and Trix 4 Trex Steven Bishop is here to tell his awesome story of taking a career leap of faith.
Stuck in a job that didn't inspire him and was leaving him feeling trapped, Stevie decided that life was too short and left.
Since then he has created two incredible travel businesses: Trix 4 Trex and Urban Heartbeat.
Trix 4 Trex is exactly that - advice, tips and support for travellers. Where to go, what to do, how to get there, anything you can think of for your travelling adventure, Stevie is the guy for you. His other venture - Urban Heartbeat takes you to the greatest cities in the world - New York, Paris, London, California, Melbourne. Everything is organised and the adventure is centred around fitness and health.
The reason he's on our podcast? Not only is he a kick-arse guy, his story is inspiring and full of passion. We hope it drives you to take the necessary action to make your life better in some way.
What should I eat? When should I eat it? How much? These are all questions I am asked multiple times a day. The majority of the population has the desire to change their body, yet somehow we keep getting bigger and bigger. Why is this?
Nutrition starts in the head. While short term diets, challenges and detoxes will no doubt yield results, most of these are unsustainable. How about instead of following yet another elimination diet which sets you up for failure, you try something new? Why don't you tune in to what your body really wants and needs and how it actually feels? Our body tells us everything, we just have to have the guts to listen and take action.
Your best body starts right here, but only if you want it.
How do you set about creating your revolution? Is it by focusing on the now? Being mindful, present, grateful and engaged in the now? Or is it by looking forward, setting goals and taking action towards tomorrow?
Have a listen to how you can start living the life you want in a few easy steps while also working towards an even better future.
Meet Aaron Scarborough. One of the owners of Iron Revolution - A powerlifting, strongman and strength gym in Melbourne.
Not only is this guy an awesome coach and man, he's here to tell us all about what Strongman training is and why you should give it a go.
Strongman training is functional strength in its purest form. Think pulling, carrying, dragging, pushing and lifting all sorts of objects with just you. Awesome for strength, fitness and building mental and physical capacity.
This guy is awesome and I'm so grateful for his insight and passion.
Are you stuck in your comfort zone and can't see a way out? It's a funny thing our comfort zone because it is actually comfortable, and is comfortable even that bad? Well you tell me.
How would you rate your life? How passionate are you? Are you living intentionally? With purpose? How about your love? Relationships? Your career? Your body? Are you living unconsciously, waiting for 5 o'clock, waiting for the weekends, waiting for holidays?
How do you really feel?
Today's episode is about getting honest. Where are you now, where would you like to be and how are you going to get there?
Right or wrong sometimes life gets in the way of our grand plans and no amount of positive thinking can help. This last week I've been sick, Trump got elected and my computer got completely wiped. Not life-ending by any standards but for some reason I got seriously derailed.
Like an idiot I tried to push through. I ignored the messages my body was giving me - I mean I had things to do! - And as a result I got sicker.
It made me think that when life doesn't go according to plan this isn't always a bad thing! A derail offers us time for us to take stock of our lives and really assess whether where we are going is where we want to be going. It gives us a chance to rest and recuperate and it gives us an opportunity to withdraw from the pressure to always be ok.
All we have control over is our reaction to life and our outlook on life and it's about time that we realised that our reactions don't always have to be positive in order to have a positive impact on our lives.
Head of the Women's Program at Gym Jones, Lisa MacDonald is just getting started on her quest to improve the lives of women and men across the entire world.
Passionate, knowledgable and fiercely determined, Lisa is one of those people you meet who you know is going to change the world. At just 28 her life experience is vast and she is set on using everything she knows and everything she has learnt to make your life better.
No topic is left uncovered in this epic conversation. From health & fitness, to hormones, pregnancy and female specific training, we delve into them all in a fun, yet super informative way.
Thank you so much Lisa for being a part of the RevoPT podcast. You are amazing.
What is your purpose?
What are you passionate about?
Why are you here? What drives you?
These are the questions I address with each of the guests on the podcast, but what about you? Do you have answers to these questions? Or do they make you a little nervous because you're unsure of why you're here? And if you're unsure, how do you find these answers?
Well today's episode addresses this questions of purpose and its relevance to you.
Purpose by its very definition is a reason for action. For me life is about living. Life isn't about simply showing up aimlessly day in day out, life is about choosing where you will be, how you will live and what impact you will have on those around you and the world. Purpose gives your life meaning and meaning gives your existence life.
Today hear about the 4 steps it takes to finding your purpose and how addressing these will add passion and fulfilment to your life.
Meet Joe Riggio, otherwise known as Coach Joe Strong. And he's exactly that: big and strong and first and foremost a coach.
Joe is one half of the powerhouse behind Varsity House - a custom built strength and fitness facility in Orangeburg NY. Joe's business partner - Dan Goodman is just as much a force to be reckoned with so combined the two are proving to be unstoppable.
Joe Riggio is seriously just awesome. He's committed to working hard and getting the very best out of himself first and foremost followed closely by his commitment to get the best out of everyone around him.
Hear his journey from training teenage hockey players in his backyard to now being one of the most highly regarded coaches in athletic development, strength & conditioning and overall fitness in the world. As well as this he and his team are game-changers in terms of business development, progression and coaching and are now leading the fitness industry into a whole new world of business success.
Get your pen out for this episode, there's lots to learn.
Meet Bobby Maximus. Otherwise known as Rob MacDonald. General Manager at Gym Jones, former UFC fighter, father, husband and pretty much the most hard-working, committed and jacked human being getting around.
I love this guy so much and know there is so much each of us can learn from his incredible work ethic, passion and drive. I hope you love this episode as much as I do.
This weeks episode features Paul Roberts. An incredible work ethic and capacity, Paul will inspire you to believe that you can do anything.
This week on the podcast, Jane discusses luck. Is there such a thing? Or is it up to make our own?
Luck is where opportunity meets action and Jane is here to tell you that if you want to be lucky you get to be. Through passion, determination and hard work you get to create the opportunities to have it all.
This week on the podcast, Jane can't stick to one topic so luckily you get a snapshot of three! "Where are you going?", on how Google Maps is discouraging us from not only getting lost (duh), but also looking up and enjoying the journey. This is obviously a pretty clear metaphor for life and something we can learn a lot from. Look up, take notice of the process and don't simply look to your destination.
The second topic explores gratitude and paying it forward. Acting with gratitude and in service to others not only has the power to change our lives but it has the power to change the lives of those around us and even the world!
I hope you like this episode, it's super close to my heart and hope that it encourages you to live better and happier :)
What is the difference between a goal and an intention?
Goal-setting is a huge part of our productivity-based culture, and to-do lists rule our lives. We set our sights on something and we chip away at it, sometimes mindfully and sometimes mindlessly. But do our goals have a strong enough WHY attached to them?
The why in our life is our intention and today's podcast discusses the relevance and importance of living with intent. Why is this important and why an't we live without it. Enjoy!
We all love taking a holiday, but could you be doing it better?
So many of us are stuck in a cycle of working towards the weekend, a holiday or retirement, but what about today? What about every day? How can we make our lives feel as fun, exciting and uplifting as a holiday? A simple shift in attitude can take us from running from our lives when we take a break to running towards our holiday.
And how can we holiday right? How can we include our daily rituals on holiday? And why would we want to?
This is the podcast to remind you of why you're doing what you're doing and how you can do it even better. Get the most out of your life every day and start living amazingly.
“Strength and happiness comes from finding balance.”
Before personal training, Jamie-Lee was a teacher for children with special needs. While the classroom may seem worlds away from RevoPT, to Jamie-Lee they’re not so different. In both roles, she helps people realise their best selves – something that takes patience, understanding, communication and trust.
She moved into training after using exercise as a personal stress-relief that offered mental and physical results. When people started asking her for advice, she knew she’d found a new career. With clients that range from their 20’s to their 70’s, Jamie-Lee doesn’t have a set training style. Her focus is on using your individual strengths and goals to create a tailored program that suits you.
Exercise has changed Jamie-Lee’s life. After spending years helping others find their best-self, she took the time to find her own and believes that’s a feeling everyone deserves.
Hope you like it!
Meet Ruby Marsh. Life coach and facilitator, solopreneur and all-round amazing human, Ruby is on a mission to empower people to live their life to their fullest potential everyday.
Passionate, kind, engaging, non-judgmental and action-oriented, Ruby gives you the tools you need to create the changes in your life that will lead to sustainable and lasting improvement. We are lucky enough to have Ruby running a workshop at Revo PT on the 3rd of September and this conversation with her will show you why you absolutely cannot miss it.
We hope you like this conversation and jump across to www.revolutionpersonaltraining.com.au to sign up for her Soulful Living Workshop.
Penny Locaso is an incredible woman who is putting a huge dent in the world through her project and business - BKindred. As a coach, mentor and facilitator, Penny is on a mission to empower and elevate women to create and sustain their career dreams and is currently completely crushing it!
This week Penny interviews your host Jane Erbacher to see if she can uncover any of Jane's secrets for us.
What resulted was an honest and open conversation about Jane's path to now - including her own struggles with health, body image and self-love - and where she is going from here.
This conversation will open your eyes to just how passionate people can be and just what might be around the corner for you with a little help.
Thank you Penny for guest hosting the episode, we think you're amazing.
You have a choice every, single day. You get to choose every morning when you wake up how you will approach your life; what your perspective is; what your outlook is; what your reality is - all your choice.
What are you choosing now?
Shifting your mindset can be tough and to do so, you've got to take action and step outside your comfort zone. No change or growth comes from within your comfort zone, so put a little faith in yourself. Address your attitude, get outside your comfort zone, take action, live.
Meet Darren Robertson. Revo PT team member, personal trainer and all round awesome guy. Originally from New Zealand, Darren has turned his passion for football into a career in fitness. Darren loves health, nutrition, training and helping people achieve their desired results.
Such an awesome conversation with a motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring person that will make you laugh and give you energy. Hope you like it!
While motivation can be a great kickstarter or tool to get you out of your comfort zone, are we becoming too dependent on it? This episode is not about motivating you or inspiring you, it's about helping you realise that everything you need to achieve your goals is already within you.
Priority, scheduling, focus and commitment are the tools you need to achieve everything you've ever dreamed about and in this episode Jane will take you through step by step how to best utilise these 4 steps.
Enjoy this episode, it's a real game-changer :)
With his motto: "Helping the good guys win", Dave is changing lives all around the world.
From a small town in Australia, Dave is a straight-talking, action taking, results-focused, game-changer who will have you firing on all cylinders through his knowledge, experience, passion, energy and work ethic.
This episode will inspire you as it shows you just what one person can do with a little bit of effort and determination. We hope you like it!
Episode 22 of the #RevoPT High Performance Podcast is LIVE!
Jane felt super nervous about this episode before recording as she was familiar with Lester, The Training Geek from South East Strength only from afar and was well aware of his reputation.
As a result she's a bag of nerves for the 1st 5 minutes! But once you'll listen you'll realise that this guy is the real deal. He is so smart, so informed and yet hilarious, nice, fun and casual at the same time. His mission in life is to bring #weightlifting to everyone and his inclusive, non-intimidating and personable nature is making this a reality.
This guy is next level and we all love him at Revolution Personal Training.
Meet Michelle. She is 37 years old and over the past 14 months she has lost an incredible 45 kilos. She is determined, strong, fit, committed and so resilient.
Listen to her journey from dissatisfied to unstoppable. Inspiring, exciting and super insightful, this weeks episode will encourage you to get off the couch and get stuck into your life!