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#227 – Feminine Rising with Jen Cauchi
In this week episode, Stacey speaks with Jen of Blūm Organics to talk all things woman power. Jen is a passionate and caring individual on a mission to support women by sharing her beautiful aura mists and bath soaks in an attempt to help...
11 June, 2020
#226 – Nutrition as medicine with Belinda Moss
Belinda moss is one of the incredible staff that we have here at The Chief Life! She is our inspection officer to dive deeper into blood work, saliva hair and genetic tests to workout why your body isn’t functioning optimally then uses nutrition and supplementation...
28 May, 2020
#225 – Nutrition Q&A
This weeks questions all come from you, the listeners and followers of The Chief Life! Thanks so much to everybody who submitted these awesome questions! This is a jam packed hour with questions around best and worse foods, which diets are best for leaning...
23 May, 2020#224 – The Power of ROutine with Matty
This week host Matty dives into how designing a new structure and routine is absolutely critical for success during the lockdown of covid 19! . Today Matty talks about setting your day up for success while the world is on lockdown! Whether you’re still in...
23 May, 2020
#223 – How to make your business Thrive During COVID-19 with Marco Robert
This week Host Matty is joined by International motivational speaker, business coach and board adviser Marco Robert to talk all about conducting business in this current pandemic (COVID-19). Marco had his first big success in business in his 20’s. By the age of 29...
30 April, 2020
#222 – Sleep Vs COVID-19 with Dr Michael Breus
This week we have returning guest Dr Michael Breus – The Sleep Doctor on to talk in depth about sleep and what we should be doing with our sleep in current times to fight the current pandemic that’s hit the world! It’s worthwhile noting...
23 April, 2020
#221 – How to Correctly Care For Your Skin with Heidi Harris
This weeks episode is from a live video that was hosted in our Facebook members group. We’ve currently open access for FREE to our members page. You can join by requesting at ‘The Chief Life Members Page’ on Facebook! In this live video Stacey’s...
16 April, 2020#220 – Building an immune system to fend off Covid-19 – Gym webinar edition with Matty
This weeks episode is a snippet from the webinar series The Chief Life have released to help gym owners with online content to help provide added value for their members during these unprecedented times! The webinar/online workshop series is 8 weeks of live recordings...
10 April, 2020
#219 – Staying Positive in the Thick of Corona Virus!
In this weeks podcast Matty and Stacey talk about the things they’re implementing into their lives to ensure they stay positive in the thick of the Corona Virus! While in isolation or lockdown its super critical to keep a routine and to keep building...
26 March, 2020
#218 – Cancer is Curable Now with Marcus Freudenmann
This week host Matty is joined by Marcus Freudenmann, founder of TRULY HEAL and producer of the documentary “CANCER IS CURABLE NOW”. Marcus has been researching effective cancer therapies for many years and he has now developed into an accredited Functional Medicine Health Coaching...
19 March, 2020
#217 – Blue Light Studies and the Real Power of Melatonin with Andy Mant
This week host Matty is joined by Andy Mant the director of BLUblox (our favourite blue light blocking glasses company) to talk all about the recent studies on blue light and the affects it has on the human body! The boys also dive into what...
12 March, 2020#216 – The Best Foods For Brain Health
This week dives deep down the rabbit hole of the best foods to eat for brain health. The TCL team have compiled a heap of studies that show the foods that best support brain health and function. Ever wonder why you get cravings? It’s...
05 March, 2020
#215 – The Truth About Adrenaline with Dr Michael Platt
This week Matty is joined by Dr. Michael Platt! They dive deep into the work of Dr. Michael and quickly uncover his beliefs and anecdotal proof behind adrenaline and how it responds in the body! Dr. Michael works with everyone from babies with coeliac,...
27 February, 2020#214 – How to make your nutrition work for you with Matty Turner
This week podcast is a replay of a live gym nutrition workshop Matty did in Early Feb 2020. In the talk Matty dives into what is happening in the body with food and explains how you can make your nutrition work for you. Stop gaining...
20 February, 2020#213 – How to make yourself insulin sensitive with Matty & Stacey!
This week hosts Matty and Stacey dive into how you can make yourself insulin sensitive! First they explain what insulin is and what it’s roll is in the body. From there the explore what is insulin sensitivity and resistance and why is one better then...
13 February, 2020#212 – 8 reasons you’re not losing weight with Matty Turner
This week’s podcast is about 8 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight . Host Matty (@mattyafter) dives into 8 reasons you’re not dropping weight after recently, writing a blog which gained a lot of traction as to why your diet might be failing you. . In...
06 February, 2020
#211 – Cellular Detox – What You’re Missing with Dr Daniel Pompa
This week host Matty (@mattyafter) is joined by Dr Daniel Pompa. Dr Pompa runs drpompa.com and is the author of “Beyond Fasting”. Dr Dan was forced to find answers when he got heavily sick in the ’90s. Through his research, he found that the incorrect...
30 January, 2020
#210 –The benefits of intermittent Fasting with Matty Turner
Fasting?! I know a lot of people get scared when they hear the word fasting because they can’t imagine themselves fasting. I know a lot of you are anxious to know more about intermittent fasting. This week’s podcast is from a recent webinar Matty ran...
23 January, 2020#209 – Natural Ways to Boost Your Testosterone
This week host Matty dives deep into how to naturally boost your testosterone! Often times we have read a lot of stuff on the internet concerning ways to improve the testosterone. But we can only get little results and these are not been efficient enough...
16 January, 2020#208 – Consistency with Matthias Turner
This week host Matty (@mattyafter) puts the hammer down as he talks about consistency. He urges you to take a look at the things you are consistently doing in your day to day life that aren’t serving you. Matty challenges you to do the things...
09 January, 2020
#207 – How to never wear glasses again with Jake Steiner
This week host Matty is joined by Jake Steiner from endmyopia.org. We would be discussing how to never wear glasses again. At one point in his life, Jake’s eyesight got so bad he couldn’t see without his glasses. He decided to look into the science...
02 January, 2020#206 – Binge eating with Matty Turner
This week host Matty takes a deep look into Binge eating. Matty unpacks what it is, why it happens, what and who may trigger you and suggestions around things you can do to stop binge eating. We are shaped by our surroundings. The people...
26 December, 2019
#205 – The Truth About Babies Food Satchels with Joe Carr
Joe Carr and His wife Serenity are the founders and creators behind ‘Serenity Kids’. A baby food company that is taking America by storm! From the start they were told that their product would never work as it was too expensive and not “fruity enough”....
19 December, 2019
#204 – The Only Skill That Matters with Jonathan Levi
This week’s episode we would be covering the only skill that matters with Jonathan Levi our guest. Jonathan Levi is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker born and raised in Silicon Valley. At the age of 16, he started an eCommerce company. A company...
12 December, 2019
#203 – What You Don’t Know About the Vagus Nerve with Dr Diana Driscoll
This week host matty is joined with Dr Diana Driscoll (@potscare) of Pots Care, Prettyill.com. Vagus Nerve support and genetics disease Investigators. This podcast dives deep into the function of the vagus nerve and how we can help it to better function. Find out what...
05 December, 2019
#202 – Wildatarian, Sulphur & Fat Malabsorption with Teri Cochrane
This week host Matty is joined with Teri Cochrane (@tericochranebeyondnutrition). Teri is the author of ‘The Wildatarian Diet’ and the creator of the diet protocol. We discussed on Wildatarian with Fat Malabsorption. Teri was a risk manager by trade. However, when conventional medicine stopped working...
28 November, 2019
#201 – Fat Loss, Increase Testosterone and Progesterone Production, Improve BDNF all in 10 Minutes a Day with with Scott Nelson
In this week’s episode host, Matty sits down with Scott Nelson of JOOVV (@joovvsocial). Scott uncovers how as little as 10 minutes of using the Joovv Lights can equate to fat loss, increase testosterone production for males. Also, Joovv can increase progesterone production for the...
21 November, 2019
#200 – Real Ketones with Gary Millet
Episode 200 brings you our host Matty and guest Garry Millet taking a look into Real Ketones. Real ketones is a supplement company dedicated to doing research and delivering top quality products surrounding exogenous ketones. They currently have 6 patents and have 10 more underway...
14 November, 2019
#199 – The New Age of CrossFit Gyms with Shaun Diachkoff
Today’s episode we discussed the era of the new age of CrossFit Gyms with Shaun Diachkoff. This week host Matty (@mattyafter) is joined by Shaun Diachkoff of Accelerate Strength (CrossFit Agilis) @acceleratestrength based out of Sydney Australia. Shaun background in the military and unpacks why he...
07 November, 2019
#198 – Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Beef with Matthias Turner
This week Host @mattyafter dives deep into some research papers with you. He covered the top of grass-fed vs grain-fed beef. Where he’s sharing some insights on the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef. Also, how they differ in quality as food for humans. ...
31 October, 2019
#197 – Returning to an Ancestral Diet with Dr Michael Smith
This week host Matty is joined by Dr Michael Smith! We would be delving wide on returning to an ancestral diet with Dr Michael Smith. Dr Michael Smith hails from the First Nations in Canada. He grew up on the diet of his indigenous ancestors eating wild...
24 October, 2019
#196 – Why You Need To Know About MTHFR with Chris Masterjohn
Dr Chris Masterjohn is an expert in nutrition and specifically micronutrients. On this week’s episode, we would be discussing why you need to know about MTHFR with Chris Masterjohn. Chris uses out-of-the-box thinking and scientific expertise to translate complex science into practical strategies you can...
17 October, 2019
#195 – Low Carb Conversations with Stacey, Matty and Leah
This week on the podcast the Chiefs would be covering the topic of low carb. On this Low carb conversations Leah, Matty and Stacey discuss their awesome company, The Chief Life. They make amazing nutrition programs and meal plans that work. You can even request to work with Leah...
10 October, 2019
#194 – The Sport Sleep Coach with Nick Littlehales
This week host Matty is joined by the Sports sleep coach Nick Littlehales. After many years of working within sleep and elite sport. With the aim of providing a simple and achievable technique that any individual can apply to their life for improved sleep. Later...
03 October, 2019
#193 – Vaccines, Autoimmunity & The Changing Nature of Childhood Illness with Dr Thomas Cowan
In this episode, we are covering vaccines, autoimmunity & the changing nature of childhood illness. This week hosts Matty & Stacey are joined by Dr Thomas Cowan. Dr. Cowan has served as vice president of the Physicians Association for Anthroposophical Medicine. He is also a founding...
26 September, 2019
#192 – Suffering is a Choice with Nikii Syme
Do you know that suffering is a choice? This week host Stacey sits down with Nikii Syme! Nikii is a previous guest to the podcast (ep. 155) and is a love coach! This week both women share their experience of miscarriage and explain what they...
19 September, 2019
#191 – Raw Paleo with Melissa Henig
-This week Host Matty is joined by Melissa Henig from Raw paleo. You all may not know Melissa, but like most nutritional coaches, has a back story which has now led her to the raw paleo methodology. She utilises them to create cookbooks and coach...
12 September, 2019
#190 – 7 Ultras, 7 Continents, 7 Schools Built with Joel Runyon
This week Matty is joined by Joel Runyon. This man loves a challenge and has proved it time and time again. One of his biggest kicked goals to date is being the youngest person in the world to run 7 ultra marathons on 7 continents. Along...
05 September, 2019
#188 – The Best Sleep Hardware with Dr Peter Martone
This week we bring to you The Best Sleep Hardware with Dr Peter Martone. Dr Peter Martone is a sleep expert and the founder of The Neck Nest Pillow. Dr Martone says he fell into the category of sleep as he needed to help himself...
22 August, 2019
#187 – Heal Osteoporosis, Get jacked in 10 Mins a Day & The Carnivore Diet with Dr John Jaquish
Can you heal osteoporosis with carnivore diet? Let’s find out how. Dr John Jaquish began his experience in life sciences after being told by his mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device to...
15 August, 2019
#186 – Recovery After Stroke with Bill Gasiamis
This week host Matty is joined by Bill Gasiamis the host of ‘Recovery After Stroke’ podcast and website. Bill started his podcast after suffering multiple strokes himself. When Bill was in the thick of his recovery he found that there was no support for...
08 August, 2019
#185 Beating Diabetes With Cereal with Krishna Kaliannan
Do you know you can actually learn the health tricks of beating diabetes with cereal? Krishna Kaliannan is the founder of Catalina Crunch a healthy ‘keto-approved’ cereal made in the USA. Krishna grew up on a high sugar diet and was diagnosed with Type 1...
01 August, 2019
#184 – Changing Your Lifestyle Even If It’s Against The Grain with Andy Pope
Do you have any idea what it feels like changing your lifestyle even if it’s against the grain? This week Co-hosts Matty & Stacey take you back to a trip they had to the Philippines. The interview is with friend and resort owner Andy Pope....
25 July, 2019
#183 – Are you on the right path with Natalie Walstein
Are you on the right path? Find out in this podcast episode with Natalie Walstein. As a Career Astrologer at Soulshine Astrology, Natalie Walstein blends ancient astrological guidance with modern, down-to-earth career coaching. To help you discover your true calling while also backing it up with...
18 July, 2019
#182 – 7 Reasons To Quit Caffeine
This week’s episode is all about reasons to quit caffeine. This is a rerelease of a podcast the cohost Matty & Stacey were interviewed on by Bill Gasiamis from Recovery After Stroke. Bill is a stroke survivor himself and has witnessed the importance of a good...
11 July, 2019
#181 The Alchemy of Love with Catalina Silvia Mordini
The Alchemy of Love with Catalina Silvia Mordini. Catalina Silvia Mordini is a Transformation Mentor, Spiritual Teacher, Lightworker, CEO, Author and Presenter. With contagious enthusiasm, Silvia encourages everyone she meets to love their life! Her expert passion connects people to their own joyful potential. She...
04 July, 2019
#180 – What’s in Your Kids Lunchbox?
This week host Matty answers some questions for community project around the food found in Australian kids lunch boxes. Do we need to follow these guidelines given or not? Questions about What’s in Your Kids Lunchbox include: From your experience of food and...
27 June, 2019
#179 Low Tox Life with Alexx Stuart
This week co-hosts Matty and Stacey interview Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life (@lowtoxlife). Alexx Stuart is an educator and change agent who founded Low Tox Life in 2010. The Low Tox Life was formed after seeing the lack of transparency in our food system,...
20 June, 2019
#178 – Diet Soda… The Truth with Matty
The whole truth about diet soda has not fully been revealed but this week host Matty takes you through diet Soda and the truth behind the hidden myths. He explains exactly why you should strongly consider removing diet sodas from your diet. Once you hear...
13 June, 2019
#177 – Growing Beyond Family Domestic Violence with Darcia Leonard (nee Ondrovcik)
Domestic violence is not a thing of pride hence, it should be stopped. Darcia is a super inspiring and empowering individual, having come from a background of domestic violence through her childhood to teenage years and then leaving the nest in Dubbo at the ripe...
06 June, 2019
#176 – Stage 4 Cancer with Rich Neindorf
This week host Matty Interview Rich Neindorf! Rich has undergone a crazy cancer journey. He’s still bravely fighting this battle every day and wants to share his story. He is currently still in check in his medical stage. Rich Neindorf has been doing Crossfit for...
30 May, 2019#175 – Movement, fixing your squats and more with Matty and Stace
This week hosts Matty and Stace dive into one of the 7 pillars of health – movement. They talk about what it takes and whether you’re doing enough or potentially too much? It’s a slippery slope but getting the balance with the right amounts and...
23 May, 2019#174 – 8 Reasons to Quit Sugar
This week Matty and Stace are interviewed by Bill Gasiamis of Recovery After Stroke on 8 reasons to quit sugar. Bill is a stroke survivor himself and has witnessed the importance of a good diet and just how much difference it can make to your...
16 May, 2019
#173 – Optimal Water with Jane Muir
Optimal Water with Jane Muir is a fantastic talk. This week we’re joined by Jane Muir to talk all things water. Jane is an ex-pro figure model and has been within the fitness industry for the past 20 years. Jane’s passions for her sport is...
09 May, 2019#172 – Eating for Pregnancy vs. Eating For Mental and Physical
Eating for pregnancy vs. eating for mental and physical health is the highlight. This week Stace and Matty dive into their different eating protocols and how they have changed so much within the last 6 months. Stace and Matty discussed on how they often guinea...
02 May, 2019#171 – Mindset and Managing Stress with Matty & Stacey!
This week Matty and Stacey dive deep into mindset and stress management. It’s not easy when It comes to managing stress. We live in a highly connected world that is creating a new form of being that is anxious and needing instant gratification. Matty...
25 April, 2019#170 – Stacey’s New Book
This week Matty and Stacey dive deep into the ins and outs of Stacey’s new book ‘Living The Chief Life’. This book dives into certain protocols and principles that we use to design meal plans and use to help educate our members. We talked about...
18 April, 2019
#169 – Genetic Analysis with Dr Anthony Jay
This week is not an interview however a deep look into Stacey’s genes. Stacey took a 23andme.com gene test and downloaded the raw data and sent it onto Dr Anthony Jay for an in-depth analysis. This is another step at figuring out how to optimise...
11 April, 2019
#168 – The Health Benefits of Acupuncture With Dr Mark Mcauliffe
This week we bring you Dr Mark Mcauliffe of Morningside Acupuncture Healing Sanctuary. Our topic of discussion is on the Health Benefits of Acupuncture. Mark has been practising and learning Chinese medicine and acupuncture for over 30 years now. He takes great pride in helping...
04 April, 2019
#167 – The Pharmacy Within Your Body with Niraj Naik
Pharmacy Within Your Body can you believe it? This week we bring you, Niraj Naik, The Renegade Pharmacist. Niraj comes from a background as a pharmacist. He journeys to set up some long-term plans and protocols. His project was for some of the biggest companies in the UK surrounding...
28 March, 2019#166 – Setting Goals That stick with Matty and Stacey
We are cue on setting goals that stick with Matty and Stacey. This week’s episode is an insight into the weekly training sessions we run within our exclusive members’ page. This training, in particular, was from January this year where we took a look into...
21 March, 2019
#165 – The power of your bare feet with Dr Emily Splichal
This week we are very excited to bring you this episode with Dr Emily Splichal. We would be focusing on the power of your bare feet. Dr Emily is a podiatrist who has a passion for health and longevity and is an absolute whiz when...
14 March, 2019
#164 – The cause of Dysfunction and Disease with Dr Todd Watts
This week we interview Dr Todd Watts. Our topic was on the causes of Dysfunction and Disease. Dr Todd explains how his passion to help others comes from his background of hefty sickness that he has endured. After suffering for years from Epstein Barr virus...
07 March, 2019
#163 – Gaps diet and curing Autism with Dr Natasha Campbell McBride
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a degree in Medicine and Postgraduate degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. She runs a special health care clinic. In her clinic in Cambridge, she specializes in nutrition for children and adults with behavioural and learning disabilities. She also tends to...
28 February, 2019#162 – Best breathing protocols for fitness, recovery, sleep and anxiety!
This week we take a look at the importance of breath and how it influences every single cell in your body. Matty & Stace are set to inspire us on breathing protocols for fitness, recovery, sleep and anxiety! We look at breathing protocols to help successfully...
21 February, 2019#161 – Dr Anthony Jay – The true effects of plastics, perfumes, sunscreens and processed foods are having on your body!
We are covering the effects of Processed Foods, plastics, perfumes and sunscreens on the body. This week we interview Dr Anthony Jay. Dr Jay earned a B.A. with a double major in Biology and Theology from Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida. A University where...
14 February, 2019
#160 – Detoxing your body and home!
This week is another mash-up of episodes bringing you some of the best information. This topic is on detoxing your body and home. You must learn to detox to set yourself for a healthier life and living space. We live in a toxic environment so...
07 February, 2019
159 – Gluten in your body, Food addiction & The effect cortisol has on weight loss.
This week is three snippet clips from previous podcasts with three very smart doctors. The topic of interest to be discussed is Gluten in your body, Food addiction & The effect cortisol has on weight loss. The first snippet is from Dr Tom O’Bryan. Dr...
31 January, 2019
#158 – Chad Davis – Primed For Life
This week we have a return guest Chad Davis! Since our last conversation with Chad, he’s been on adventures. He has moved countries and written and released his book “The Primed Life”. Chad Davis takes us through a basic outline of the chapters within...
24 January, 2019#157 – Matty & Stacey – Power Your Body with Light, Reduce Sun Burn and much more!
This week is another episode on one of our 7 pillars of health. For the episode, we are talking about all things ‘Light’. See how to power your body with light, how to reduce sunburn and much more! Find out why light and outside time...
17 January, 2019#156 – Matty & Stacey – Tips & Tricks for a Better Nights Sleep
In this weeks episode, we dive deep into sleep! Are you struggling with sleep? Do you know why sleep is important? Do you want to improve your sleep by getting a better night sleep each day? Have any ideas on how long your sleep cycles...
10 January, 2019
#155 – Nikii Syme – Love Coaching with Love Unleashed
Our topic today is love coaching with love unleashed with an expert love coach. This week we have Nikii Syme from Love Unleashed (@_loveunleashed_). Nikki is a women’s love coach and has been helping hundreds of ladies to unlock bad love patterns. In return, this...
03 January, 2019
#154 – Gregg Clunis – Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
This week we’re joined by Gregg Clunis, the host of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes podcast. He’s the author of the book ‘Tiny Leaps, Big Changes’ due for release in January of 2019. Gregg is in the self-help space but comes from a different angle...
27 December, 2018
#153 – Mark and Rani – Essential Oils
Mark and Rani are the founding members responsible for bringing TERRA Essential Oils to Australia. They, as a team, run the company ‘Essential Flow’ helping to educate thousands of people on how best to use oils. This topic of interest covers the health importance of...
20 December, 2018
#152 – Emily Gallagher – Becoming a Conscious Boss
This week we have the lady behind Conscious Boss (@consciousboss), Emily Gallagher. Emily helps women from all around the world to live and relish their passion. She explains her hardship and how there was no 6 step process that she followed to becoming a conscious...
13 December, 2018
#151 – Dr Jay Davidson – Lyme Disease, Parasites & Mimosa Pudica Seed
This week we’re excited to have Dr Jay Davidson on the show. Dr Jay Davidson focuses on functional, natural medicine. He is a husband and a father. He is also a popular speaker and a two-time #1 international best-selling author. Dr Jay was the host of the Chronic Lyme...
06 December, 2018
#150 – Brenda Davis – Plant-Based & Vegan Diets
Our topic covers all about plant-based & vegan diets. Brenda Davis is a registered dietitian, author of 11 books soon to be 12 and has now been a vegan for thirty years. Thirty years ago, Brenda realized that she was still to be held responsible...
29 November, 2018
#149 – Matty & Stace – Apple cider vinegar, how to fast properly, healthiest Christmas recipes, Plant-based or not & much more.
Its the apple cider vinegar FAQs week with the Chiefs Matty and Stace. This week we answer a heap of questions from you, the listeners! Questions: Benefits of Apple cider vinegar? When you should have it? How often? More info on fasting? How often?...
22 November, 2018
#148 – Dr Tom Incledon – Health, Hormones & Sports Performance
This week is all about health, hormones & sports performance with a great guy in the wellness field. Dr Tom Incledon is the founder and CEO of Causenta Wellness (@causenta_wellness). He’s a 5-time world record holder in varying strength sports and is genuinely just a...
15 November, 2018
#147 – Rachael Dardano – Relieve Your Body, Relieve Your Mind
Do you know you can learn how to relieve your body and mind, This weeks guest Rachael Dardano of Internal Wisdom explains how her own medical crisis sent her down the rabbit hole of eastern medicine to branch outside of what she was conventionally taught...
08 November, 2018
#146 – Elliot ‘The Dragon’ Compton – Insights Into The World Of Fighting
This week’s episode gives us insights into the world of fighting. Elliot Compton is an international Martial Artist. The 29-year-old, who is a four-time World Caged Muay Thai Champion and has recently been contracted by One Championship to be a fighter for them. Compton explains...
01 November, 2018
#145 – Anthony Metivier – Memory Techniques To Learn ANYTHING!
Fantastic to talk about memory techniques to learn anything! This week we have Anthony Metivier of Magnetic Memory Method. Anthony is a memory coach and Author. He helps people to build their memory tools and teaches them to use these tools to learn new things....
25 October, 2018
#144 – Nat Hodges – Gaining Mental Clarity
This week we have return guest Nathaniel Hodges! Nat is one of the business owners and Facilitators of NXT LVL. We used to work alongside these guys and they helped us massively on a personal level first which in turn transformed our business! This episode...
18 October, 2018
#143 – PJ Nestler – XPT Life (Breath, Move, Recover)
PJ Nestler – XPT Life (Breath, Move, Recover) is here to inspire. This week we’re joined by the Director of Performance of XPT. XPT. Extreme Performance Training™ is a performance lifestyle rooted in the most basic yet powerful human trait: the ability to adapt. Challenge...
11 October, 2018
#142 – Wendy Myers – Heavy Metal Detox
Heavy Metal Detox is our topic of interest in this episode. Wendy is passionate about educating the public about the importance of long-term detoxing considering our toxic world. She healed her own health issues through hair mineral analysis and developed a unique detox and supplement...
04 October, 2018
#141 – Raz Mateer – Wybalena Retreats
Raz Mateer – Wybalena Retreats! This week we bring You Raz Mateer. One of the brothers who are behind the incredible Wybalena Organic Farm. Where we have been fortunate enough to run our previous retreats and look forward to hosting our next retreat. Hopefully in...
27 September, 2018
#140 – Rhianna Sanford – Live Better Through Mindset!
Can we Live Better Through Mindset? This week we’re joined by Rhianna Sanford, author of The Identity of Purity – A Teenage Girl’s Guide To Sexual Purity & This Special Life – Living With Special Needs & Loving It. Rhianna and her husband have overcome...
20 September, 2018
#139 – Steph Lowe – Low Carb Healthy Fat
This week we’re excited to bring you Steph Lowe from the Natural Nutritionist. Host of ‘The Real Food Reel’ Podcast and author of ‘Low Carb Healthy Fat’ and ‘The Real Food Athlete.’ Low Carb Healthy Fat is a great book to be read in...
13 September, 2018
#138 – Michael Todorovic – Microbiome Part 2
This weeks episode is a 2 part series with Dr Michael Todorovic talking all things about the microbiome. Dr Mike is a lecturer and researcher within the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research. Where they are developing therapies to treat acquired brain...
06 September, 2018#137 – Michael Todorovic – Microbiome Part 1
This week’s episode is a 2 part series with Dr Michael Todorovic talking all things about the microbiome/biota. This week we would be talking about the basic which is Part 1 of the biota series. Dr Mike is a lecturer and researcher within the Clem...
30 August, 2018
#136 – Patrick McKeown – The Oxygen Advantage!
This week we’re stoked to bring you the man behind The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown. Patrick’s book and breathing methods have been taking the fitness community by storm since the release of The Oxygen advantage in September 2015. However, Patrick has been working in the...
23 August, 2018
#135 – Natalie McCool & Richard Lomax – Music Meets Health!
Does music meet health? This week we interview Natalie McCool and Richard Lomax. Both are musical sensations coming out of the Manchester region in London. Although they’re not our typical guests, this podcast has so many parallels to a healthy lifestyle. With diverse topics...
16 August, 2018
#134 – Emma Gage – SwimWOD
Introducing Emma Gage of SwimWOD an online company designed to help CrossFit athletes improve their performance in the water. Emma works to help people to help them overcome their fear of water, correct their stroke and breathing techniques along with providing a detailed structure with...
09 August, 2018
#133 – Dr Riccardo Storchi – Curing Blindness
This weeks episode is with scientist Dr Riccardo Storchi. Ricardo does his research out of the University of Manchester in England. He is working toward curing blindness in humans. Not only do they look into curing blindness but instead vision as a whole. Although he’s...
02 August, 2018
#132 – Anastasis Tzanis – A Colourful Look into Nose Breathing
A colourful look into nose breathing is what we would be looking at this week. Anastasis is a clinical nutritionist, a breath coach through both Wim Hoff and Oxygen advantage Methods, a yoga instructor and much more. During this podcast, we dive deep into the...
26 July, 2018
#131 – Nolan Mooney – Get Your Foundations Right!
This week we will be explaining how you can get your foundations right. Nolan Mooney works for CrossFit HQ as a flow master on the level 1 & 2s. Nolan is an American based out of Leersum, Netherlands (about an hour out of Amsterdam). He...
19 July, 2018
#130 – Mads Jacobsen – Building Better Communities!
What is involved in building better communities? Mads Jacobsen is a man of many talents. Residing in Stockholm, Sweden, this Dane takes us into a walk through his life and it becomes evident as to why he, his family and their businesses are so successful...
12 July, 2018
#129 – Lukas Högberg– 4th Games Appearance
This week we catch up with 3 times games athlete Lukas Hogberg. This interview takes place in the interim between regionals and Lukas’ 4th games appearance. During this episode, we dive deep into Lukas’ training career and evolution as an athlete. Our discussion was more...
05 July, 2018
#128 – Joakim Loveng – Northern Spirit
Joakim is one of the founders of Northern Spirit. The company was originally started as an athlete agency. But quickly progressed to a clothing company with a strong emphasis on giving back to the community and supporting athletes along the way. Joakim explains their...
28 June, 2018
#127 Jowan Österlund – A Microchip In Your Hand
This week we are joined by Jowan Österlund of Biohax International. The man behind the implanting of a microchip into your hand to rid all plastic cards. Find out the benefits of a microchip in your hand with Jowan Österlund in this episode. In...
21 June, 2018
#126 – Rebecka Vitesson – Swedish Sweetheart #badass
Rebecka Vitesson is a Swede living in Copenhagen, Denmark. She moved in August with the goal of joining The Butcher’s Lab CrossFit team and making the CrossFit regionals in Europe. Not only did the team successfully make the games but they also came 5th in...
14 June, 2018
#125 – Ryan Sternagel – My Kid Cures Cancer
My kid cures cancer, how is it possible? Ryan Sternagel Kid Cures Cancer in this episode as he will tell us how this happened. This week we interview Ryan Sternagel of The Stern Method (@thesternmethod). Ryan and his family experienced hell and back. This was...
07 June, 2018
#124 – Amy Wilkinson – Inna Bliss
This week we are joined by the lovely Amy Wilkinson. Owner of Inna Bliss Yoga Studios and Bliss Float centre. This is Amy’s 10th year of being in business with Inna bliss and last year underwent the construction of Bliss float, a centre with sauna’s,...
31 May, 2018
#123 – 7 Pillars of Health – The Chief Life
How well do you know the 7 pillars of health? What are the key roles they played in relation to human health? Do they have special benefits attached? This week’s episode is from a podcast interview we did with our friends over at Additive Free...
24 May, 2018
#122- Dr Joel Fuhrman – Fast Food Genocide
We dive deep into the thought patterns and studies behind the book the Fast Food genocide. ‘You cannot buy health; you must earn it through healthy living.’ – Dr Joel Fuhrman This weeks guest is Nutritional scientist Dr Joel Fuhrman. Author of 11 books (6...
17 May, 2018
#121 – Sarah Clark – Beating Infertility Through Lifestyle
This week we interview Sarah Clark of Fab Fertile. Is there a possibility of beating infertility through lifestyle? Sarah Clark is here on this episode to answer that. When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted...
10 May, 2018
#120 – Dr Stuart McGill – Back Fit Pro
This week we are featuring a back fit pro. Dr Stuart Mcgill is one of the world’s leading lower back biomechanics. Over the last 32 years, Stuart has been a professor and actively working with some of the world’s greatest athletes. Working to help fix...
03 May, 2018
#119 – Anthony Williams – Assault Fitness ANZ
This week we have Anthony Williams of Assault Fitness Australia New Zealand (Assault Fitness ANZ – @assaultfitnessanz). Anthony has an extensive background in competitive sports, playing for the Brisbane Lions Reserve squad as well as fighting in MMA. Eventually, he was driven out of the...
26 April, 2018
#118 – Chad Davis – PCOS
This week we interview Chad Davis of Primed For Your Life. Chad is an advocate for healthy living and helps people live healthier more for filled lives. On this episode we dive deep into Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is something that affects many...
19 April, 2018
#117 – Luke Wills – The Wim Hof Method
Luke Wills is from Mallorca in Spain and explains how he was the one of, if not the first to bring kettlebells into Spain 9 years ago and more recently The Wim Hof Method. We already know that breathing is important to a healthy life...
12 April, 2018
#116 – Tracey & Jo – The Effects Additives Have On Kids
Do you know that additive has effects on kids? This week we’re excited to bring you the founders of Sister Mix-Ins (As of May 2018 known as Additive-Free Lifestyle). Jo and Tracey dedicated their lives to helping other people and in particular young families after...
05 April, 2018
#115 – Andy Mant – What Screens Before Bed Really Do To Your Sleep
Do you know what looking at screens before bed really do to our beauty sleep? Andy Mant is the CEO of BluBlox.com, a company built to design top of the line blue light blocking glasses. He explains how light has a wide spectrum. So, unless...
29 March, 2018
#114 – Chantal Coleman – Pushing Through Even When All Signs Say To Stop
Chantal Coleman or CC Is a mother of two, A business owner of two gym locations and a cancer survivor. CC like most has had her fair share of adversity. The difference is CC has always pushed her way through the middle of it all...
22 March, 2018
#113 – Dave Driskell – Wanderlust
Dave Driskell is the owner at CrossFit Wanderlust, an Instagram influencer, a model, a traveller, and an all-round good dude. Dave explains how he had tried many business ventures but nothing stuck and made him thrive. He wasn’t sad but he wasn’t happy. He knew...
15 March, 2018
#112 Haydn Wolfsbauer – The Supplements You’re Missing!
Do you think that there are supplements you’re missing? Haydn Wolfsbauer is the owner of Boutique Athletic CrossFit. He’s a competitive athlete in the sport of CrossFit and ex-professional Rugby player. He has an extensive knowledge base in supplementation as he used to own stores...
08 March, 2018
#111- Live With A YES AND Mindset – Travis Thomas
Can you build the live with a YES and Mindset? This week we interview mindset coach, public speaker, author, podcaster, business owner father and husband Travis Thomas. Travis has trained thousands of people and dozens of organizations (like the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox,...
28 February, 2018
#110 – Pat Vellner – The Vellner Experience
This week’s episode is all about the Vellner experience. Pat Vellner is 2x 3rd fittest man on earth. He currently lives in Toronto where he is a full-time Chiropractic student. Pat is incredibly good at using the time he has to fit in his incredibly...
21 February, 2018
#109 – Dr. Jack Kruse – Water, Light & Why You Shouldn’t Eat Watermelon
Is there a particular reason why you shouldn’t eat watermelon? Let’s find out. Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients. This company helps to avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter...
15 February, 2018
#108 – The Progrm – John Singleton
John Singleton is the creator of The Progrm. He was first bough onto the CrossFit Games scene with his work with Sara Sigmundsdottir and Bjorkvin Gudmanson. Since then he has worked with plenty of other games athletes and grown The Progrm to help not only...
08 February, 2018
#107 – Your Brain On Food – Dr Gary Wenk
This week we interview Dr Gary Wenk. Gary Wenk, a Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience. A Molecular Virologist, Immunologist and Medical Genetics at the Ohio State University and Medical Center, is a leading authority on the consequences of chronic brain inflammation and animal models of...
02 February, 2018
#106 – Michele Letendre – Deka Comp
Michele Letendre at Deka Comp is our focus today. This week we are joined by the wonderful Michelle Letendre. Michelle is a 5 times CrossFit Games Athlete turned coach. She is the head haunch over at Deka Comp and well known for her work with...
02 February, 2018
#105 – Perkii – Matt Kowal
Perkii is the latest and greatest probiotic drink on the market. On today’s episode, we interview the CEO of Perkii, Matt Kowal and find out the ins and outs of the product. Perkii the super drink with 5 different flavours is refreshing and incredibly healthy....
02 February, 2018
#104 – SUGAR – Matty & Stacey
On this episode Matty and Stacey have got together a whole heap of studies to bring the truth about sugar to you. How much sugar is too much sugar? Is one drink of soft drink a day really that harmful? How sugar effects your testosterone...
11 January, 2018
#103 – Better Than Steroids
Dr Willey is a Osteopathic Physician who operates out of Idaho, USA. He works with athletes from all realms including, MMA, CrossFit, Bodybuilding, NFL, and many more. Dr Willey takes the outlook that aesthetics are a byproduct of health. If you want to look good...
04 January, 2018
#102 – Matt Walrath – Beyond Macros
Matt Walrath is the owner of Beyond macros, a nutrition company operating out of Venice beach, California. This is a pretty nutrition based podcast where The Chiefs get to compare notes with Matt on past experiences of wins and failures with members of their communities....
28 December, 2017#101 – Caffeine!
Join Matty and Stace as they dive a little deeper into the how the body tolerates caffeine. They talk about both the pros and cons to drinking caffeine and explain the best protocol for you to take an individualised approach to figuring out how you...
21 December, 2017
#100 – The Truth About Gluten
WE MADE IT! Episode 100 is a milestone and a massive podcast episode as we deliver you Dr Tom O’Bryan. Dr Tom has spent his years as a Functional Medicine Health Practitioner delving deep into the studies of gluten and its effects on the body....
14 December, 2017
#99 – Andrew Marr – Recovering From PTSD
On this episode we’re joined by Andrew Marr. Andrew divulges his tie with the US Military and how although he was physically unscathed he was a broken man inside. He explains how the buildup of training drills, as well as real life battles and his...
07 December, 2017
#98 – Christa King – Mind Zoning Your Goals
Christa King is the founder of Fitlandia which is an online presence that helps people to achive their health and fitness goals. Christa and Fitlandia are based out of Oregon, USA. Christa has developed a product she calls mind zoning. This is where Christa takes...
30 November, 2017
#97 – Torian Pro 2017
This weeks episodes is a mix of mini interviews whilst at the Torian Pro. The Pro is quickly becoming one of the country’s top events outside of the CrossFit sanctioned events. This year Harriet Roberts and Royce Dunne took out the individual victories. On this...
23 November, 2017
#96 – Ben Schwartz – Staying True To CrossFit
This week we’re joined by Ben Schwartz. Ben was the first operating CrossFit Box within Australia. After running his gym for the last 11 years successfully Ben touches on what he believes to have kept the gym pumping after all of these years. Ben explains...
16 November, 2017
#95 – Riss Carlyon – Reconnecting Your Intuition!
This week we bring you Riss Carlyon. Riss teaches yoga out of Inna Bliss Studios. Riss is also a Reiki master and teaches others how to become both a yoga teacher and a reiki master. Riss explains that even though parts of yoga’s history and...
09 November, 2017
#94 – Sarah Hickey – Navigating an Eating Disorder & Crushing The Inner Critic!
Sarah Hickey is The Chief Operations Officer at NXT LVL. She comes from quite a diverse background which has bought her to where she is today. From a struggling actress with an eating disorder to now empowering men and women around the country. Sarah talks...
02 November, 2017
#93 – Logan Gelbrich – Hold The Standard! (Part 2)
This week is part 2 of Logan Gelbrich’s second podcast with us. In this episode we dive a little deeper into the fitness and coaching side of things. Logan talks in depth abouth his course ‘Hold The Standard’. Logan is coming to Sydney, Australia to...
26 October, 2017#92 – Logan Gelbrich – Go Right! (Part 1)
This week we deliver another guest full of knowledge, previous guest of ep. 29 Mr Logan Gelbrich. Logan is the owner of Deuce gym, part owner in Original Nutritionals, works on The Crossfit Strongman seminar staff and delivers his own online course (Strongman 101, and...
19 October, 2017
#91 – Shannon Brenton – Performance, Nutrition & The Truth To Ketones (Part 2)
This is Part 2 with Shannon Brenton. Shannon is the owner of PSE Supplements, a Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath that specialises in chronic sickness and optimising human performance. This week is all about the performance. Shannon dives into his experiences of working with NRL teams,...
12 October, 2017#90 – Shannon Brenton – A Clinicians approach, Free Supps & Why You Need Cell Charge in Your Life
This week we have Shannon Brenton on the show. Shannon is the owner of PSE Supplements, a Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath that specialises in chronic sickness and optimising human performance. We’ve split this episode into 2 parts as Shannon has a wealth of knowledge that...
05 October, 2017
#89 – Rob Forte – The Pacific’s Most Consistent Male Athlete
This week we’re joined by 7 times games athlete Rob Forte. Rob has been on top of the pacific leader boards in both The Open and Regionals for the past 7 years. Rob’s best finish at the games was in 2014 when he placed 12th....
28 September, 2017
#88 – Mason Taylor – Medicinal Mushrooms
Mason Taylor is the owner and director of Super Feast. He created Super Feast after sourcing the best mushrooms and tonic herbs for his own use realised there was a market for it within Australia and the rest of the world so started stocking products...
20 September, 2017
#87 – Carl Paoli – Freestyle Connection
Carl Paoli was a competitive gymnast. After finishing up his gymnastics career in 2000 due to frustrations around injuries. Carl moved into action sports such as snowboarding and wake boarding and realised that there was a massive transfer of skills from gymnastics to all sports....
14 September, 2017
#86 – Alison Potts – The Act Of Meditation
Alison Potts is a meditation coach, and runs her own business called ‘Innate Being’. She Also runs regular Meditation practices out of ‘Inna Bliss Yoga Studio’s’. Alison explains how the act of meditation has a misconceived idea as to what is meant by practicing meditation....
07 September, 2017
#85 – Brian Mackenzie – The Art Of Breath
Brian Mackenzie is a world-renowned strength and conditioning expert and the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. He has studied altitude and hypoxic training for over 10 years, and has run the Western States 100 and is a finisher of the Angeles Crest 100-mile endurance run. He...
31 August, 2017
#84 – Tex McQuilkin – Sports Specific Application
Tex McQuilkin is a part of the ever-growing force called Power Athlete. The Creator of CrossFit Football John Welbourne has now grown his team and started operating under the umbrella of Power athlete of which Tex Fits into. Tex is one of the original coaches...
24 August, 2017
#83 – Dr. Andy Galpin – Genetic testing, Muscle Fibres and The Top Supplements For Muscle Performance!
Dr. Andy Galpin runs the human performance lab out of the University of Southern California. Dr. Andy Galpin and his team spend their efforts diving into sports performance. Diving into the deepest levels of the cell molecular level of muscles and how they react to...
17 August, 2017#82 The Ins And Outs Of An Online Business
This week we are interviewed by our friends from NXT LVL. Nat (from NXT LVL) has incredible questions which generate an amazing conversation. We dive deep into why we do what we do. How the business runs and what our biggest goals and aspirations are. What...
10 August, 2017
#81 – Jami Tikkanen – The Training Plan
This week we are joined by Jami Tikkanen of The Training Plan. Jami is probably best known for his coaching of CrossFit Games athlete and 2 times Fittest woman on earth for 2011, 2012, Annie Thorisdottir. Throughout the episode you will hear exactly why Jami...
03 August, 2017
#80 – The Mind Muscle Project
This week we interview Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman from The Mind Muscle Project. These boys are part owners of CrossFit Creature in Sydney where they have 3 locations. Raph also is part owner in Peak chocolate. Together they have their energy spread over a...
27 July, 2017
#79 – Brandon Swan, CJ Walker & Royce Dunne – Banter!
This weeks episode Matty sits down with Brandon Swan, CJ Walker & Royce Dunne to recap on their recent experience of competing at the Pacific CrossFit Regionals. For anyone who follows these 3 on social media you would know the banter into the lead up...
20 July, 2017
#78- Matt Boyce – Learning To Stay A Float
Matty Boyce as he puts it has his fingers in many pies. He is the head coach at CrossFit Coorparoo, part owner at City Cave, Lulu Lemon ambassador and massive advocate for men’s mental health awareness. Matt’s the newest addition to the City Cave team....
13 July, 2017
#77- JP Sears – How To Be Ultra Spiritual
This week we’re joined by JP Sears. This is a super funny yet insightful episode. JP is super playful and hilarious with his approach to bringing awareness to the world. JP Sears is an emotional healing coach, YouTuber, author, international teacher, speaker at events, world...
06 July, 2017
#76 – Amon Woulfe – Out Of Your Mind
This week we’re excited to bring you Amon Woulfe. Amon is a mindset performance coach who works with professional sports teams, corporate sectors, military and more. He is part of the team that worked with The NRL team Rabbitohs the year they won the premiership...
29 June, 2017
#75 – Dr. Michael Breus – The Sleep Doctor Part 2!
This week we’re excited to bring Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, back to your ears. Dr. Breus is so enjoyable to listen to as he is so insightful when it comes to sleep. We last had Dr Breus on the podcast on ep. 40...
22 June, 2017
#74 – Martin Collyer – Unravelling Yoga
This week we have Martin Collyer join us. Marty teaches yoga out of Inner Bliss yoga studios and is a co-creator and facilitator of the “Live Your Bliss” Yoga Teacher Training. Marty has an unbelievable amount of knowledge when it comes to Yogic scripture and...
15 June, 2017
#73 – Nat Hodges – Are You Asking The Right Questions?
This week we have return guest Nathaniel Hodges. Nat works at NXT LVL and helps people and businesses to play a bigger game. Through playing a bigger game Nat realised nutrition was a massive factor of being successful. We dive deep into mindset and...
08 June, 2017
#72 – Dr. Lindsey Mathews – Birthfit
This week we have an amazing podcast with Dr. Lindsey Mathews of Birthfit. Birthfit is currently a company running out of U.S.A however is rapidly growing and as you hear Lindsey say at the start of the episode it might not be too far off...
01 June, 2017
#71 – Kristin Dayle Jacobsen – The Wealth Of Health
This week we have Kristin Dayle Jacobsen aka Freddy on the podcast. Kristin is a wealth professional who focuses on helping Gen Y population to give them a more fun, free and fulfilled life through world class wealth education, services and coaching. Kristin explains how...
25 May, 2017
#70 – Harriet ‘Haz’ Roberts – Road To Regionals
Harriet Roberts is a CrossFit athlete from the Pacific Regionals. She’s (as of 2017 Regionals) a 4x Individual athlete at Regionals with a highest placing of 6th in 2017 alongside 2 visits to the CrossFit Games on CrossFit Active’s team. We talk about Harriet’s diverse...
18 May, 2017
#69 – Andreas Gloor – Reebok Australia
This week we catch up with Andreas Gloor who is the Sports Marketing Manager of Reebok South East Asian and Pacific Regions. Andreas looks after the relationship with athletes within CrossFit, UFC, Les Mills, and Spartan Race. We talk all things Reebok from how...
11 May, 2017#68- What’s Your Relationship With Food? – The Chief Life Team
This week is with Stacey and Matty answering your questions. We cover all things around about emotional eating, the psychology of eating, cheat/treat meals, training and nutrition whilst being sick, self sabotage, dealing with enablers, periodising nutrition with your training, training for performance vs. aesthetics,...
04 May, 2017
#67 – Oliver Wilson – Psychology & Mindset, Ketogenic Diet and Raising Cognitive Function and Awareness!
This Week we interview Oliver Wilson. Ollie works for CrossFit Head Quarters on the Level 1 and 2 Seminar Team. As part of the team he’s been fortunate enough to travel the world coaching people how to be a better CrossFit Trainer! Ollie’s in...
27 April, 2017#66- Dr. Michael Todorovic – Stem Cells, Fasting and A Dive Into Science!
This week we have Dr. Michael Todorovic on to talk about his studies and research findings, in particular on stem cells. Michael has a doctorate in Philosophy as well as a bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours and moving onto the PhD. We dive deep...
20 April, 2017
#65 – James Hobart – 8 Year CrossFit Games Veteran (3x individual, 5x Team)
James Hobart is an eight-year CrossFit Games veteran (three individual, five team), James Hobart is the only athlete to have competed on two different Affiliate Cup Champion teams (CrossFit New England: 2011, CrossFit Mayhem Freedom: 2015, 2016). After starting CrossFit in 2009, Hobart joined the...
13 April, 2017
#64 – Pat Barber – Becoming A Better Coach/Parent/Person!
This week on the podcast we have Pat Barber, father, husband, business owner, friend, coach, O.G CrossFitter, Level 1 Seminar staff and much more. Pat ‘s CrossFit history starts from his high school days where Nicole Carroll and Tony Budding were schoolteachers of his and...
06 April, 2017
#63 – Dr. Greg Emerson – Holistic Approach To Medicine
Dr. Greg Emerson runs a practice out of Brisbane called ‘Find The Cause.’ Using science Dr. Emerson digs deeper then your general practitioner making sure to find the end cause of your sickness. We dive into many issue’s people may have that they don’t...
30 March, 2017
#62 – Julien Pineau & Richard Aceves – StrongFit Seminars
This week we welcome back Julien Pineua of StrongFit and welcome his protégé/translator/master of ceremonies/or the how to the why Richard Aceves! Go back and listen to episode 51 if you have not heard it yet as it’ll help Julien’s theories make a lot more...
23 March, 2017
#61 – John Gary & Dan Hollingsworth – CrossFit Kids
On this weeks episode we were lucky enough to meet up with John Gary and Dan Hollingsworth whilst they were here in Australia teaching the CrossFit Kids Course. Both of these guys have a wealth of knowledge and instill it within the kids of...
16 March, 2017
#60 – Dr Joe Tatta – Heal Your Pain Now!
Dr. Joe Tatta is a doctor of physical therapy, board certified nutrition specialist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating persistent pain and lifestyle-related musculoskeletal, metabolic and autoimmune health issues. Dr. Joe drops some great knowledge bombs throughout this podcast. He explains the difference...
09 March, 2017
#59 – Ryan Drake – Infinite x you!
Welcome back to the show Ryan Drake! The young mastermind behind ‘Torus Athletica’ and his new project ‘Infinite x you’ all whilst running a full time management role in IT. Ryan has a massive heart and has a desire to help others. He created...
02 March, 2017
#58 – Margaux Alvarez & Alex Cardinas– Prepare and Execute
This week we welcome Margaux Alvarez and Alex Cardinas to the show. Margaux is a 4 times CrossFit Games Athlete and Alex is her fiancé and coach. Alex and Margaux’s family own and work on a vineyard and are currently processing a wine license...
23 February, 2017
#57 – Andy Stumpf – Mastering Mental Clarity
This week on the podcast we have Andy Stumpf. Andy is an ex Navy Seal. He served for 17 years and was relieved of his service due to medical discharge. Andy now has various amazing hobbies and roles. You’ll quite often find videos of...
16 February, 2017
#56 – Jaron Juanitis – Adopting An Unconventional Method For The Best Result!
This week we’re joined by Jaron Juanitis. Jaron is a Musculoskeletal Therapist based in Brisbane. Jaron was lucky enough to work along side a chiropractor that tested methods and techniques to find the technique that achieves the best results. This spun Jaron onto a learning...
09 February, 2017#55 – The Chief Life Team – Dial In Your Nutrition
This Week is taken form the Facebook live Q&A Matty and Stacey did on Australia Day. They cover things you should be doing with your nutrition for the CrossFit Open, as well as nutrition tips for day-to-day health and fitness. They explain how you should...
02 February, 2017TCL Podcast Ep. 54 – Pip Malone – Representing Australia In 5 Different Sports
This week we have Pip Malone, Australian representative in 5 different sports such as; Trampoline & Power Tumbling, Canoe Slalom, Weightlifting, CrossFit and has also competed internationally in The Grid League. Pip, obviously a talented and hard working athlete, explains her loves and struggles...
26 January, 2017TCL Podcast Ep. 53- Brandon Swan – Priorities Over Excuses!
This week we have Brandon Swan, 3 times CrossFit games athlete and 6 times regionals competitor. Brandon is a humble human working his ass off to get back to the Games. He’s devoted his life to his goals and explains how he’s adapted his life...
19 January, 2017TCL Podcast Ep. 52- Zach Even-Esh – Strong Body, Strong Mind, Strong Life!
This week we have Zach Even-Esh of Underground Strength. Zach lives in New Jersey and is the Owner of 3 gyms that mainly specialise in strength and conditioning for young athlete’s looking to step into the collegiate level. Zach is the author of ‘The Encyclopedia...
12 January, 2017TCL Podcast Ep. 51 – Julien Pineau – Strongfit’s Hitting Australia
This week we have Julien Pineau of Strongfit. Julien will blow your mind. He is quickly making a name for himself around the world. Julien is revolutionising the realms of human movement through his methodology. He Explains it’s not all about methods though, you must...
05 January, 2017TCL Podcast Ep. 50 – Tony Blauer – Know Fear!
This week we have Tony Blauer of Spear Defense Systems, CrossFit Specialty Course Spear, and Spear for self-defense specialists, martial artists & safety experts! Tony quickly explains he’s cautious of how he explains how he teaches due to people getting on their high horse...
29 December, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 49 – Heiko Van Vliet – The Compex King
On this weeks episode we’re joined by Heiko Van Vliet, who works for Compex and travels around the world working with top-level athletes. Heiko was born in Holland and grew up to be a National champion in Gymnastics, which then catapulted him into coaching athletes....
22 December, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 48 – Nathaniel Hodges – Play A Bigger Game
This week we have Nathaniel Hodges. He is one of our mentors from NXT LVL. Nat has a super interesting background coming from the powerlifting world, however now helps people and businesses to succeed in all areas and he loves the psychology of humans. ...
15 December, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 47- Lori Forner – Pelvic Health (For Both Men and Women)
This week we have Lori Forner. Lori is a pelvic health Physiotherapist. She started out as a sports Physio and eventually dove into (no pun intended) her niche market. Pelvic health is a taboo subject, which is often over looked. Within the gym if...
08 December, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 46- Scott Pye – Racing V8 Super Cars
This week we have V8 Super Car Race Car Driver Scott Pye. Scott gives us a background on how he came into racing professionally. From a young age Scott had to find his own sponsorships as his family drove him around Australia from race to...
01 December, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 45- Sheridan Genrich – Better Brain Health
This week we have Sheridan Genrich, Naturopath and owner of Better Brain Health. Sheridan is passionate about helping busy people live life with energy and excitement by correcting the chemical imbalances in the brain, that most people don’t even realise they have. Sheridan’s practice...
24 November, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 44- James Newbury & Kayla Banfield – Success Mode In Fitness & Business
This week we’re joined by CrossFit Games competitor James Newbury and CrossFit Games Field Reporter Kayla Banfield. These two are hard working in all aspects of life. They have opened multiple gyms as well as a recovery centre in Adelaide, Australia and have really taken...
17 November, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 43- Laura Phelps – Sweatt & Shane Sweatt – Conjugate Methods
This week we have Laura & Shane Sweatt From CrossFit Conjugate. Between their coaching and training experiences they have broken over 50 world records in powerlifting! Impressive huh? These guys are strong and know how to get you strong! Shane explains the Conjugate Method...
07 November, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 42- Tim Bishop – Take Your Business To The NXT LVL
Tim Bishop is the Co-owner of NXT LVL. NXT LVL help people achieve performance. Through self-mastery, creativity, and narrative Tim and his team at NXT LVL help you, your business, or your team to the next level. Tim is from a military background and...
03 November, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 41- Dr. David Wilkinson – Can Food Be Medicine Against Cancer
This weeks guest Dr. David Wilkinson is the author of ‘Can Food Be Medicine Against Cancer’. The book itself has stirred the medical world a little as it is seen to be a bit controversial compared to standard medical practice. Dr. David became aware...
27 October, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 40 – Dr. Michael Breus – The Sleep Doctor
This week we talk to Dr. Michael Breus, the sleep doctor. Dr. Breus has over 17 years of experience in this field. This show is so jam packed full of absolutely amazing tips, tricks and information on sleep. Dr. Breus has just released his...
20 October, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 39- Michelle Montgomery – Fitaid Australia & New Zealand
This week we have Michelle Montgomery from ‘Life Trends’ who owns the sole distribution of Lifeaid products in Australia and New Zealand. Michelle is an absolute gem and like many of us, is working hard to grow her business. Michelle was an office worker...
13 October, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 38- Katelin Marks & Johann Van Zyl – The Power Couple
This week we have Katelin Marks & Johann Van Zyl. These two are amazing individuals that come together to make an awesome power couple. Katelin Marks is an ex Hockeyroo & 2-time CrossFit Regionals athlete. Johann is a National level water polo player and...
06 October, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 37- The Torian Pro with Tia-Clair Toomey, Zeke Grove, Ricky Garard, Pip Malone & Gene Suna
This episode is a few small snippets from the Torian Pro this past weekend. Join Matty as he has short interviews with: Tia-Clair Toomey Zeke Groves Ricky Garard Pip Malone Gene Suna You Can Find These Guests Tia-Clair Toomey: Instagram @tiaclair1 Zeke Grove:...
29 September, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 36- Luke Baranowski – The Alpha Human
This week we have Luke Baranowski who is the owner of CrossFit Whiteout in Botany Bay, Sydney. He has also recently created his own podcast called ‘The Alpha Human.’ When Luke shifted CrossFit Whiteout into a bigger space he also had to change location....
22 September, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 35- Brad Sheppard from Create PT Wealth – Creating A Better Business
This week we have Brad Sheppard from Create Pt Wealth. Brad like most Personal Trainers/Business owners got incredibly burnt out. Brad had to make the choice. Does he quit and leave the industry he loves or does he figure out a more viable way? He...
15 September, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 34- Lance Kelly & Mark Sicard from Paleoethics – Peptides, Vegetarianism and Cancer!
This episode is jam-packed. These two have come from different walks of life, however have been brought together by the amazing company they both work for and represent. Paleoethics is a young, health conscious company in Canada producing some of the purest supplements on the...
08 September, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 33- Darsha.Mia- Part 2. Finding The Positives In Every Situation
For the first time we have a repeat podcaster, with Darcia Ondrovcik (Darsha.Mia). If you haven’t yet heard her first episode be sure to go back and listen to episode 10. Darcia has taken it upon herself to share her knowledge and wisdom with others...
01 September, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 32- Amy Goldstrom – An Enlightened Approach to Physio
Amy Goldstrom is a physio operating out of Peak Sports and Spine Centre in Hawthorne, Brisbane. Amy was born in Canada and comes from a competitive skiing background. She competed at an international level in freestyle skiing (aerials, half pipe, big air) taking her all...
25 August, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 31 – Darren Coughlan – Give’m Cold Steel
Darren Coughlan is an OG within the Australian CrossFit community. He owns and runs CrossFit Newcastle, which was the 3rd registered affiliate in Australia. Darren is also the man behind the beast ‘Give’m Cold Steel’ which is an online physical training program business, boasting CrossFit...
18 August, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 30- Scott McGee – The Sisu Way
This week we’re joined by Scott McGee. Scott plays many roles in his life, probably most known for co-hosting on The Wodcast Podcast, however we get to see the real Scott McGee as we dive into fatherhood, being a detective and working in the L.A...
11 August, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 29- Logan Gelbrich – Deuce Gym, Original Nutrionals, The CrossFit Batman
Logan is a man of many walks and very appreciative of his past, as it’s got him to where he is now. This podcast was recorded outdoors so there is the occasional interference from planes flying overhead. We strongly recommend you see this through, as...
04 August, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 28- The Alpha Human Interviews The Chief Life
This week is a slightly different spin as we are sharing ‘The Alpha Humans’ podcast where we, ‘The Chief Life’, get interviewed. Luke Baranowski is a good friend of ours who owns CrossFit Whiteout and has recently also started his podcast. At first we...
27 July, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 27- Amy Alessi – Super Athlete, Small Mermaid, Big Heart
Amy has been to regionals on several different occasions, once with a team and three times as an individual. She is now games bound with the CrossFit Athletic Team. Even though Amy is still a young athlete like all of us she has a...
21 July, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 26- Jeremy ‘Rookie’ Austin – Are You Taking Life For Granted?
Jeremy ‘Rookie’ Austin is a retired Rugby Union player, Owner of Reebok CrossFit Gold Coast, CrossFit Games Commentator, CrossFit Strongman Staff Member, Cancer Survivor, Father and much more. Rookie has had many walks of life and relays some of his experiences onto us. He...
14 July, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 25- Matty & Stace – Q&A with The Chief Life
This week we take a slightly different approach and answer some questions from you, the listeners. We touch on carb back loading, carb re-feed, fasted cardio, mindset, our why, where the business is headed and much more. We give our outlook on different diets including...
07 July, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 24- Jane Fogg – CrossFit Super Mum
Jane Fogg is a CrossFit super mum who has achieved so much already and is only growing day by day in all aspects of life. She is an aspiring masters athlete, CrossFit Kids Seminar staff member, Manager of Again Faster New Zealand, Accountant, previously a...
30 June, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 23- Tommy Blain – A Different Approach To Small Business
Tommy Blain is the owner of CrossFit HBZ & CrossFit HBZ 4880. He’s located in the Atherton Table Lands (Cairns Highlands) and has managed to open 2 successful gyms within a small communtity of 15,000 people. Tommy, although still so young, has had his hands...
23 June, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 22- Shaun O’Gorman – P.T.S.D, FocusWOD & The Strong Life Project
Shaun O’Gorman of FocusWOD and The Strong Life Project joined us on the show. Both of these are businesses designed to help people overcome and deal with mental issues/states of mind. FocusWOD is based on mindset specifically for CrossFit. It’s all about your focus, drive,...
16 June, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 21 – Damon Kelly – Olympic Weightlifting
Damon Kelly joined us the week after the Olympic qualifiers in Fiji. We talk all things weight lifting from qualifying spots, rules, competing for the Country, and gaining strength and flexibility for the sport. Damon is a 2 times Olympic games and 3 times Commonwealth...
09 June, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 20 – Zeke Grove – CrossFit Games Bound
This week we’re joined by first time CrossFit Games Athlete Zeke Grove. Since Zeke’s debut at Regionals he has always been an incredibly threatening athlete, placing within the top 10 in 2014 & 2015. This year Zeke proved his potential and placed 4th, earning himself...
02 June, 2016TCL PODCAST EP. 19 – Ryan Drake – Torus Athletica – People Are Perfect The Way They Are!
Ryan Drake of Torus Athletica will blow your mind. This 22 year old has the wisdom of a 60 year old and the heart of a Country. The things Ryan strives for day to day and what they’re achieving with Torus Athletica is literally saving...
26 May, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 18 – Ed Morrison – M.C’ing Regionals, working for Norcal, CrossFit in China and many little insights…
Ed Morrison has been M.C at the Pacific Regionals for the past 2 years. Ed being a very humble person explains his beginnings in CrossFit. Decking out his parents backyard in Melbourne and following whatever programming he desired for the day. Ed explains how he...
19 May, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 17 – Josh Jones – Odin #JustBeNiceProject
This week we were gifted by the presence of Josh Jones from ‘Odin Sports’. We connected on Skype so bare through the slight echo as Josh is someone you’ll want to listen to. Josh runs a very successful apparel company and performance centre based in...
12 May, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 16 – Lucy Manion – Australia/New Zealands Fittest 14-15 year old.
Lucy Manion finished 1st in her age division (14-15) for the Australian/ New Zealand regions CrossFit open. Lucy is a quiet achiever & a modest one at that. Only having a year and a half under her belt in CrossFit we think its fair to...
05 May, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 15 – Dr. B- Spinal Health and Successful Habits
This week The Chief Life are joined by Dr. (Charles) Brian Johnson (Dr.B). Dr. B is a passionate Chiropractor who operates his own business, ‘West End Chiropractic and wellness Centre’. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects all related...
28 April, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 14 – Tammie Sarkozy Musclemania Ms. Figure Universe Pro
Tammie Sarkozy is well known in the world of figure/body building. At top level she achieved Musclemania Ms. Figure Universe Pro in 2015. As well as this, she has an extensive list of experiences and achievements in powerlifting and CrossFit. Tammie sheds light on her...
21 April, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 13 – Hangstrong Gymnastics
This week we’re joined by Hangstrong Gymnastics coaching staff Thomas Pichler and Jimmy Whybird. The Boys along side Natan Geva founded Hangstrong gymnastics and have been offering gymnastics courses directed at CrossFit gymnastics and have hosted seminars around Australia and Asia Ever since. Jimmy has...
14 April, 2016TCL Podcast Ep.12 – Mitch Sinnamon – Regionals, Games & The Mindset It Takes To Be An Athlete
Mitch needs no introduction, multiple regionals athlete, competed on the team with CrossFit Schwartz’s last year (2015) as they dominated the Pacific region and had a big year at the CrossFit Games. Mitch coming from a Navy background had his goals of being a ‘Navy...
07 April, 2016TCL Podcast Ep.11- Gav Crown – Aussie Strength, CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff, Sports Nutrition for a high level athlete and much more…
In this episode we’re joined by Gav Crown, Co-owner of Aussie Strength, Level 1 Seminar Staff, competitive swimmer, fighter, weightlifter and CrossFitter. With Gav’s vast experiences in varying sports you could say it was an easy progression from A to B. Although he may be...
31 March, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 10 Darsha.Mia – Be Where Your Feet Are
This week on The Chief Life Podcast we catch up with close friend, great athlete and incredibly inspirational woman Darcia Ondrovcik. We merely touch the surface of Darcia’s achievements however this hour went so fast and was incredibly moving. What could have been seen as...
17 March, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 9 – CrossFit Never Say Never & Commonwealth Powerlifting Sub Junior Champion
What does it take to break 6 Australian Records in powerlifting? This week on the podcast we interview the Commonwealth Junior Powerlifting champion Isabella Devetak And her Coach/Step dad Joel Hudson at their Gym CrossFit Never Say Never. They take us through their recent experiences...
09 March, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 8 – Caveman Kitchen
Ever had a thought of starting a business but just been to scared to take the plunge? This week on The Chief Life Podcast we interview Dave and Abbey, the founders of Caveman Kitchen. These guys are amazing. The business idea came about one Sunday...
03 March, 2016TCL Podcast ep.7-Eating For Health Prevention Vs. Treatment
Prevention Vs. Treatment… Ever feel sick after eating? Always feel bloated? These aren’t natural feelings and are usually derived from food. Listen in as Matty & Stacey take you through their journeys of discovering about auto immune responses and intolerances to food. What simple tests...
25 February, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 6 – Open prep for competitive athletes Cj Walker & Royce Dunne
With The CrossFit Opens only days away Matty sits down with CJ Walker and Royce Dunne to talk about their lead up and expectations. Both of the boys are eager and excited as the opens approach and the competitive season kicks off for this year....
22 February, 2016TCL Podcast Episode 5 – Pre, Intra & Post workout Nutrition.
This week on TCL Podcast Matty & Stace dive into supplements, pre, intra and post work out nutrition. Join the team as they explore different supplements they have tried and studied. Take on board their recommendations to start with a clean slate by dialing in...
18 February, 2016TCL Podcast Ep.4 – Eating For Results
Join The Chief Life Team as they break down eating for results to match your performance in the gym or to match your ideal healthy lifestyle. They cover over the process fat loss, improving energy and gaining muscle as well as a few case studies...
11 February, 2016TCL Podcast Ep. 3 – Under Vs Over Eating
Join Matty and Stacey as they cover the outcome of under and over eating, under eating individual macronutrients and the effect on your results, beating the slump when changing macronutrient balance, as well as a few case studies and more. www.thechieflife.com
05 February, 2016TCL Podcast Ep.2 – Macronutrients
Tune in with Stacey & Matty as they talk all about Macronutrients
28 January, 2016The Chief Life Podcast – Episode 1
Welcome to The Chief Life Podcast – Episode 1. Join Matty and Stace as they discuss the business and Stacey’s past CrossFit experiences.
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