In this RV Ben and Tim discuss the years events, trends and ‘best ofs’ now that the world has opened back up and life has returned to having velocity. From books, global change, travel, music ….. and what challenges have the boys set themselves for 2023.   01:30       What is an RV? 03:15       Let’s start with some stats 05:30       What is the 5th rated country by download? You’ll be surprised! 07:00       Some of the guest episodes…. Reflecting 14:15       How guests fight back…. Maccas Christmas Card to the boys. 18:00       Musical interlude…. I on U by The Externals 18:45       What was the biggest world development in 2022? 25:45       Tim will be easy meat when AI take over the world 27:15       Best book read this year? Mastery by Robert Greene                 About Cicero                 Farnam Street Blog 37:45       Talking best travel in 2022 39:40       Project NEOM and the giga projects in Saudi Arabia 43:30       Music discoveries in 2023?                  And Enjoy Band play Mojos Bar in Perth on 28 January 2023        opening to Humble Armada 47:00       Ben’s listens outside of Kpop….. back to the future- rediscovering albums 52:10       Coolest discovery in 2022? 53:00       About Gravel Bikepacking 56:30       About Snake Island 57:30       The privilege of Walking Country with the Nyamal Rangers 58:30       What about quitting? When is it right to quit? 1:07:15    Goals for 2023                  Bikepacking Mawson Trail and Munda Biddi Trail 1:09:00    Info on Tim’s ‘Longest Marathon’ is here 1:15:15    Sam Bloom dominating …. Her episode on the U60 is here. 1:17:00    Talking about the 2022 Resilience Retreat…..   Have a great holiday period…… don’t forget to fill that unforgiving minute with 60 second worth of distance run!     Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60       Music …. With thanks to: The Externals – available on Spotify And Enjoy – available on Spotify ….and playing Mojos Bar on 28th January 2023

In this RV Ben and Tim discuss the years events, trends and ‘best ofs’ now that the world has opened back up and life has returned to having velocity. From books, global change, travel, music ….. and what challenges have the boys set themselves for 2023. 01:30       What is an RV? 03:15       Let’s start with some stats 05:30       What is the 5th rated country by download? You’ll be surprised! 07:00       Some of the guest episodes…. Reflecting 14:15       How guests fight back…. Maccas <a href="https://www.spicybaboon.com.au/products/meowy-christmas-%F0%9F%90%B1%F0%9F%8E%84%F0%9F%94%8A-joker-greeting-prank-card-glitter-sound?keyword=&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=x&amp;campaignid=17862032112&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtICdBhCLARIsALUBFcGcDzFobRy_gcDTh2Nqm6DsZdkxF4fVbtmpRnqLbvZWHc8YgrmqTzQaAtF-EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Card</a> to the boys. 18:00       Musical interlude…. I on U by The Externals 18:45       What was the biggest world development in 2022? 25:45       Tim will be easy meat when <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AI take over the world</a> 27:15       Best book read this year? <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/mastery-robert-greene/book/9781781250914.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtICdBhCLARIsALUBFcFsMZ-LhlEpnkUrL1zhGbo-TQGM6qRgJaRi1ehej8F1zbVaA-fgC_YaAsz0EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastery</a> by Robert Greene                 About <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cicero</a>                 Farnam Street <a href="https://fs.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> 37:45       Talking best travel in 2022 39:40       <a href="https://www.neom.com/en-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project NEOM</a> and the giga projects in Saudi Arabia 43:30       Music discoveries in 2023?                  And Enjoy Band play <a href="https://www.mojosbar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mojos Bar</a> in Perth on 28 January 2023        opening to Humble Armada 47:00       Ben’s listens outside of Kpop….. back to the future- rediscovering albums 52:10       Coolest discovery in 2022? 53:00       About Gravel Bikepacking 56:30       About <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilha_da_Queimada_Grande" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snake Island</a> 57:30       The privilege of Walking Country with the <a href="https://nyamalac.org.au/ranger-program.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nyamal Rangers</a> 58:30       What about quitting? When is it right to quit? 1:07:15    Goals for 2023                  Bikepacking <a href="https://www.lavelocita.cc/la-velocita-rides/bikepacking-the-mawson-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mawson Trail</a> and <a href="https://mundabiddi.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Munda Biddi Trail</a> 1:09:00    Info on Tim’s ‘Longest Marathon’ is <a href="https://www.marathondumedoc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> 1:15:15    Sam Bloom dominating …. Her episode on the U60 is <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unforgiving60/id1450741777?i=1000579520574" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 1:17:00    Talking about the 2022 Resilience Retreat….. Have a great holiday period…… don’t forget to fill that unforgiving minute with 60 second worth of distance run! Contact Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> Music …. With thanks to: The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> And Enjoy – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KAyULMctev4S7HytfjpZg?si=vdJ0Zq8WTqyaVwXhO9KUWg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> ….and playing Mojos Bar on 28th January 2023

@RV29 – Events and Reflections: The Year in Review

Ben and Tim are interviewed by Emily and Callum from Golds Gym. *********** The SAS guys with MBA's and Authors of the best-selling book 'The Resilience Shield' join us on the Gold's Gym podcast! Tim Curtis and Ben Pronk are leaders in their field and chat to us about all things resilience. You can also take their test to find out how resilient you are. Assess, understand and improve your resilience here: https://resilienceshield.com/assess-your-resilience/ Resilience is a lifelong individual endeavour and you can get active in your own rescue. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect to learn in this episode: What is resilience and why is it important? What is the Resilience Shield and what are the layers? How does stress affect your resilience? How do you foster an environment to develop resilient kids? Fitness vs Toughness Show me your friends, show me your future: Why this statement determines whether or not you are flourishing Can you train mindset? Gut microbiome Wim Hof breathing Transcendental meditation Being curious about who you are and surfing your thoughts How self-compassion and self-forgiveness is linked to meditation What is the secret to being successful? Transferability of techniques  This is an episode you're going to want to listen to multiple times over to absorb all of the information. Download today! Find the guys on social media: @resilienceshield   Music by The Externals

Ben and Tim are interviewed by Emily and Callum from Golds Gym. *********** The SAS guys with MBA's and Authors of the best-selling book 'The Resilience Shield' join us on the Gold's Gym podcast! Tim Curtis and Ben Pronk are leaders in their field and chat to us about all things resilience. You can also take their test to find out how resilient you are. Assess, understand and improve your resilience here: <a href="https://resilienceshield.com/assess-your-resilience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://resilienceshield.com/assess-your-resilience/</a> Resilience is a lifelong individual endeavour and you can get active in your own rescue. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect to learn in this episode: <ul><li>What is resilience and why is it important?</li> <li>What is the Resilience Shield and what are the layers?</li> <li>How does stress affect your resilience?</li> <li>How do you foster an environment to develop resilient kids?</li> <li>Fitness vs Toughness</li> <li>Show me your friends, show me your future: Why this statement determines whether or not you are flourishing</li> <li>Can you train mindset?</li> <li>Gut microbiome</li> <li>Wim Hof breathing</li> <li>Transcendental meditation</li> <li>Being curious about who you are and surfing your thoughts</li> <li>How self-compassion and self-forgiveness is linked to meditation</li> <li>What is the secret to being successful?</li> <li>Transferability of techniques</li> </ul> This is an episode you're going to want to listen to multiple times over to absorb all of the information. Download today! Find the guys on social media: @resilienceshield Music by The Externals

S4E21- Ben and Tim on the Golds Gym Podcast

Senator David Van is a Liberal Senator for Victoria, who was elected to the Senate in 2019.   As part of this, and arguably as the main reason many Australians might recognise him, David has recently been very prominent in his support for the people of Ukraine.  In this discussion, we speak with David about what this cause means to him and what the situation there might mean for all of us in Australia.  We also explore David’s fascinating background, which includes time as a horticulturalist, in public relations and as a ski instructor, as well as his extensive interest in, and study into the current geo-political environment – David holds a Master of International Relations degree from Monash University and is undertaking a Master of Strategy and Security degree at UNSW at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). With all of this going on, we also ask David what he does for himself – exactly how does he stay healthy, happy and sane in the course of his busy and diverse life? 1:20         David’s upbringing – and experience in horticulture, public relations and ski instructing (all, as it turns out, very useful preparatory skills for a career in politics!) 7:22         Why the career change into politics? (and how do you get into politics?) 10:00       David’s support for Ukraine – and his frontline experience there 15:30       Is the conflict winnable (or loseable?) 18:30       What more should the West – including Australia – be doing? 22:30       What does the Ukraine situation mean for our region – and in particular, Chinese attitudes towards Taiwan?  And what should Australia be doing about this? 29:10       David’s views on the current state of democracy – and its ability to stand up against emerging totalitarian regimes 32:00       David’s reflections on the current state of the Liberal party 35:00       How does David stay sane, fit and healthy? 36:50       On Josh Frydenberg 39:40       David’s reading recommendations… 41:40       …and his power song! 44:40       What’s next for David?     www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   David’s website   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Senator David Van is a Liberal Senator for Victoria, who was elected to the Senate in 2019.   As part of this, and arguably as the main reason many Australians might recognise him, David has recently been very prominent in his support for the people of Ukraine.  In this discussion, we speak with David about what this cause means to him and what the situation there might mean for all of us in Australia.  We also explore David’s fascinating background, which includes time as a horticulturalist, in public relations and as a ski instructor, as well as his extensive interest in, and study into the current geo-political environment – David holds a Master of International Relations degree from Monash University and is undertaking a Master of Strategy and Security degree at UNSW at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). With all of this going on, we also ask David what he does for himself – exactly how does he stay healthy, happy and sane in the course of his busy and diverse life? 1:20         David’s upbringing – and experience in horticulture, public relations and ski instructing (all, as it turns out, very useful preparatory skills for a career in politics!) 7:22         Why the career change into politics? (and how do you get into politics?) 10:00       David’s support for Ukraine – and his frontline experience there 15:30       Is the conflict winnable (or loseable?) 18:30       What more should the West – including Australia – be doing? 22:30       What does the Ukraine situation mean for our region – and in particular, Chinese attitudes towards Taiwan?  And what should Australia be doing about this? 29:10       David’s views on the current state of democracy – and its ability to stand up against emerging totalitarian regimes 32:00       David’s reflections on the current state of the Liberal party 35:00       How does David stay sane, fit and healthy? 36:50       On Josh Frydenberg 39:40       David’s reading recommendations… 41:40       …and his power song! 44:40       What’s next for David? <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links David’s <a href="https://www.davidvan.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E20 – Senator David Van – Politics and Conflict, at home and abroad

Brad McIlroy

TRIGGER WARNING. This episode discusses the 2002 Bali Bombing and involves content that some might find disturbing. ‘Macca’ is a knock about Aussie guy who 20 years ago at 19 years old played some pretty sub amateur footy at Kingsley Football Club in Perth. In October 2002, they won the team's first premiership and 20 people flew to Bali for an end-of-season trip to celebrate their victory. But only 13 of the teammates made it home. The remaining seven were killed in the Bali bombings, a terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 202 people, including 88 Australians.  Macca remembers seeing and hearing the blast. He was sitting around a table in the Sari Club with some mates and some girls they had befriended that night. What happened in the aftermath, including his response, and the selfless response of his teammates is quite remarkable. This episode is powerful, but it also shows the caring side of Macca who has been profoundly affected by the incident. But it also shows his commitment to his own post traumatic growth.   07:30       Elite research on our guest 08:00       About Kingsley Football Club 08:30       Kingsley Football Club really sucked in 2001! 11:00       The win the Grand Final… and off to Bali they go! 14:00       Into the Sari Club…. Macca recounts the situation 19:00       Recall…. How our brains trick us…. Macca’s brains response 22:00       The startling result at Macca’s table. 8 metres from the bomb. Why/ How did Macca survive? 24:45       The Football Club refuse to leave…. Counting the cost. Trying to find their teammates. 26:30       How is Macca’s emotional state? 28:20       How long before the realisation that mates had been killed? 33:25       Coming home 45:00       After year one… revenge or forgiveness? 51:00       Maccas advice to those going through trauma     Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60       Music The Externals – available on Spotify Tongue Charge- not good enough to be available anywhere!! Mitchell Martin Nik Kali     Helplines.    For those who might be troubled here are some health support lines   Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email. Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au. eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email. FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous. Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800. Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online. MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat. MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34. SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online. Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467. Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046. Head to Health provides free advice, assessment and referral into local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212 between 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays (public holidays excluded).

TRIGGER WARNING. This episode discusses the 2002 Bali Bombing and involves content that some might find disturbing. ‘Macca’ is a knock about Aussie guy who 20 years ago at 19 years old played some pretty sub amateur footy at Kingsley Football Club in Perth. In October 2002, they won the team's first premiership and 20 people flew to Bali for an end-of-season trip to celebrate their victory. But only 13 of the teammates made it home. The remaining seven were killed in the Bali bombings, a terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 202 people, including 88 Australians.  Macca remembers seeing and hearing the blast. He was sitting around a table in the Sari Club with some mates and some girls they had befriended that night. What happened in the aftermath, including his response, and the selfless response of his teammates is quite remarkable. This episode is powerful, but it also shows the caring side of Macca who has been profoundly affected by the incident. But it also shows his commitment to his own post traumatic growth. 07:30       Elite research on our guest 08:00       About Kingsley Football Club 08:30       Kingsley Football Club really sucked in 2001! 11:00       The win the Grand Final… and off to Bali they go! 14:00       Into the Sari Club…. Macca recounts the situation 19:00       Recall…. How our brains trick us…. Macca’s brains response 22:00       The startling result at Macca’s table. 8 metres from the bomb. Why/ How did Macca survive? 24:45       The Football Club refuse to leave…. Counting the cost. Trying to find their teammates. 26:30       How is Macca’s emotional state? 28:20       How long before the realisation that mates had been killed? 33:25       Coming home 45:00       After year one… revenge or forgiveness? 51:00       Maccas advice to those going through trauma Contact Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Tongue Charge- not good enough to be available anywhere!! Mitchell Martin Nik Kali Helplines. For those who might be troubled here are some health support lines Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Blue</a> aims to increase awareness of <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/depression" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">depression</a> and <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anxiety</a> and <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-illness-stigma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reduce stigma</a>. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email. <a href="https://www.blueknot.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Knot Foundation Helpline</a> is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/child-abuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">childhood trauma and abuse</a>. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au. <a href="https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eheadspace</a> provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email. <a href="https://friendline.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FriendLine</a> supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous. <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Helpline</a> is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800. <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online. <a href="https://mensline.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MensLine Australia</a> is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mens-mental-health" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian men</a>. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat. <a href="https://mindspot.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MindSpot</a> is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/stress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stress</a>, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34. <a href="https://www.sane.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SANE Australia</a> provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-illness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mental health issues</a>, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online. <a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suicide Call Back Service</a> provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467. <a href="https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support/counselling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling</a> provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046. <a href="https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/supporting-yourself/head-to-health-services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Head to Health</a> provides free advice, assessment and referral into local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212 between 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays (public holidays excluded).

S4E19 – Brad McIlroy: Beyond the Bali Bombing

Justine Gatt

Through their work with The Resilience Shield, Ben and Tim have become fascinated with the topic – and in particular, with evidence-based research related to it.  A few months back, they saw an article talking about an Australian academic conducting a range of ground-breaking research into this exact topic and reached out to see if she would be interested in sharing her perspectives with the Unforgiving60.  Associate Professor Justine Gatt is Lead Scientist of the Gatt Wellbeing &amp; Resilience Group at Neuroscience Research Australia and the School of Psychology, UNSW. In this capacity, she leads a research program looking at the neuroscience of wellbeing and resilience to stress and trauma, and the ways that wellbeing and resilience can be promoted via various intervention platforms.  In this episode, she shares some of these findings with Ben and Tim, including a range of practical methods of building resilience that anyone can adopt. 0:25         A very special introduction – some original poetry from Jackson, a participant in Rick Pedley-Smith’s Rite of Passage program.  For more on Rick and the work he is doing to re-engage and support boys who are considered ‘at risk’, see our discussion with him exactly two seasons ago, way back in Season 2, Episode 18. 7:05         Justine’s background – and how she got to her current role as lead scientist of the Gatt Wellbeing and Resilience Group 10:10       Justine’s definition of wellbeing and resilience 12:00       How much – and what parts – of our resilience is hereditary? Plus an explanation of Justine’s COMPAS-W scale 17:24       The impacts of early life stress on our resilience (and the physical structure of our brains!) 23:00       What can we do in our own lives to increase our wellbeing and resilience? 30:30       Social media and resilience – how are our screens impacting our wellbeing (particularly amongst teens)? 34:45       The ‘goldilocks’ effect at play in terms of screen time 38:30       Where to next for Justine? (And, importantly, can twins actually read each others’ minds?!)   43:15       What does Justine do for her own resilience? 45:45       ….and how does she try to build resilience in her daughter?   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia), where you can find more about Justine’s work, and register your interest for their soon-to-be-released app Justine’s publications   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Through their work with The Resilience Shield, Ben and Tim have become fascinated with the topic – and in particular, with evidence-based research related to it.  A few months back, they saw an article talking about an Australian academic conducting a range of ground-breaking research into this exact topic and reached out to see if she would be interested in sharing her perspectives with the Unforgiving60.  Associate Professor Justine Gatt is Lead Scientist of the Gatt Wellbeing &amp; Resilience Group at <a href="https://www.neura.edu.au/staff/dr-justine-m-gatt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neuroscience Research Australia</a> and the <a href="https://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/contacts-people/research-staff/associate-professor-justine-gatt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Psychology, UNSW</a>. In this capacity, she leads a research program looking at the neuroscience of wellbeing and resilience to stress and trauma, and the ways that wellbeing and resilience can be promoted via various intervention platforms.  In this episode, she shares some of these findings with Ben and Tim, including a range of practical methods of building resilience that anyone can adopt. 0:25         A very special introduction – some original poetry from Jackson, a participant in Rick Pedley-Smith’s Rite of Passage program.  For more on Rick and the work he is doing to re-engage and support boys who are considered ‘at risk’, see our discussion with him exactly two seasons ago, way back in <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s2e18-%E2%80%93-turning-troubled-boys-into-good-men-with-rick-pedley-smith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 2, Episode 18</a>. 7:05         Justine’s background – and how she got to her current role as lead scientist of the Gatt Wellbeing and Resilience Group 10:10       Justine’s definition of wellbeing and resilience 12:00       How much – and what parts – of our resilience is hereditary? Plus an explanation of Justine’s <a href="https://www.neura.edu.au/project/the-compas-w-scale-measuring-wellbeing-in-mental-health-inpatients/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMPAS-W scale</a> 17:24       The impacts of early life stress on our resilience (and the physical structure of our brains!) 23:00       What can we do in our own lives to increase our wellbeing and resilience? 30:30       Social media and resilience – how are our screens impacting our wellbeing (particularly amongst teens)? 34:45       The ‘goldilocks’ effect at play in terms of screen time 38:30       Where to next for Justine? (And, importantly, can twins actually read each others’ minds?!)   43:15       What does Justine do for her own resilience? 45:45       ….and how does she try to build resilience in her daughter? <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.neura.edu.au/staff/associate-professor-justine-m-gatt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NeuRA</a> (Neuroscience Research Australia), where you can find more about Justine’s work, and register your interest for their soon-to-be-released app Justine’s <a href="https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=WBXhhowAAAAJ&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">publications</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E18 – Associate Professor Justine Gatt: Providing a COMPAS to navigate wellbeing and resilience

Our chat today is with world champion para-surfer Sam Bloom, and her husband Cam. Born on the Northern  Beaches of Sydney, Sam had everything she had always dreamed of. She’d travelled extensively, fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a nurse and was a happily married mother of three young boys. But without warning, the dream turned into a nightmare when on a 2013 family holiday in Thailand, Sam fell through a rotten balcony railing and crashed six metres onto the concrete below. Lucky to be alive, she’d suffered devastating injuries, including severe damage to her spinal cord that left her paralysed from the chest down. Broken and hopeless, Sam reached her outer limits of physical and mental suffering. But with courage, determination and a little help from an unlikely feathered friend, she made her way back from the edge, scarred but undefeated. 'How' is the subject of this podcast episode.   6:00         Sam and Cam’s background, and how they met… 11:30       Talking the importance of travel in the like of the Blooms 16:00       That fateful trip to Thailand 18:30       Moving hospital to hospital… to hospital 19:40       Sam’s recollection of the incident 21:20       ‘Memories are so subjective’ 25:00       When Sam realises the severity of the incident… 26:20       Cam is mopping up and trying to hold it together while Sam spends months in hospital 30:00       Sam arrives home… and its not how you think she would be 32:00       Enter penguin .. a fluffy magpie chick. Life changes 36:00       Cam and his accompanying photography. What he couldn’t photograph 38:20       How about the impact on the boys? 43:00       How the book started 52:00       Recruiting the actors for the movie version of the book 54:10       Doing time with their Hollywood counterparts… and shooting in their own home 59:15       Sam reconnects with her passion of surfing 1:02:00    SurfLakes Yeppoon … artificial surf facility in Queensland 1:05:00    Australian Championships- Surfing …and what’s next   External Links   https://sambloom.com.au https://www.facebook.com/sambloomaustralia https://www.instagram.com/samjbloom/   Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60     THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION  Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia Info and bookings here: https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin- – available on Spotify

Our chat today is with world champion para-surfer Sam Bloom, and her husband Cam. Born on the Northern  Beaches of Sydney, Sam had everything she had always dreamed of. She’d travelled extensively, fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a nurse and was a happily married mother of three young boys. But without warning, the dream turned into a nightmare when on a 2013 family holiday in Thailand, Sam fell through a rotten balcony railing and crashed six metres onto the concrete below. Lucky to be alive, she’d suffered devastating injuries, including severe damage to her spinal cord that left her paralysed from the chest down. Broken and hopeless, Sam reached her outer limits of physical and mental suffering. But with courage, determination and a little help from an unlikely feathered friend, she made her way back from the edge, scarred but undefeated. 'How' is the subject of this podcast episode. 6:00         Sam and Cam’s background, and how they met… 11:30       Talking the importance of travel in the like of the Blooms 16:00       That fateful trip to Thailand 18:30       Moving hospital to hospital… to hospital 19:40       Sam’s recollection of the incident 21:20       ‘Memories are so subjective’ 25:00       When Sam realises the severity of the incident… 26:20       Cam is mopping up and trying to hold it together while Sam spends months in hospital 30:00       Sam arrives home… and its not how you think she would be 32:00       Enter penguin .. a fluffy magpie chick. Life changes 36:00       Cam and his accompanying photography. What he couldn’t photograph 38:20       How about the impact on the boys? 43:00       How the book started 52:00       Recruiting the actors for the movie version of the book 54:10       Doing time with their Hollywood counterparts… and shooting in their own home 59:15       Sam reconnects with her passion of surfing 1:02:00    SurfLakes Yeppoon … artificial surf facility in Queensland 1:05:00    Australian Championships- Surfing …and what’s next External Links <a href="https://sambloom.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sambloom.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sambloomaustralia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sambloomaustralia</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samjbloom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/samjbloom/</a> Contact Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia Info and bookings here: <a href="https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Mitchell Martin- – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yqOTgpECkvgQ6KY1NB4iF?si=8yEbbPjTRe6HgvwEO4ym5g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E17 – Life in Bloom: Sam and Cam Bloom on Life, Adversity, Growth and Love

David Knoff Redux

We first spoke to David way back in Season 3, when he was kind enough to dial in from Antarctica and talk about his experiences as an Australian Antarctic Division Station Leader.  At the time of that episode, David’s team’s trip had already been extended due to COVID, however at that point, he didn’t realise just how long he would be on the ice for, nor what sorts of challenges his trip would present him with.  Turns out, the total deployment time was 537 Days, which ended up being the name of his outstanding new book.   In this episode, we catch up with David to talk about how the remainder of his time on the ice panned out and what leadership challenges he faced while deployed – including right up until the very last minute!  In the process, we’ll ask him about the specific leadership challenges he faced, how to deal with an extreme medical emergency in such austere conditions and the significance of the midwinter celebration for expeditioners.  Along the way, we'll also explore how he found the writing process and find out what was the first thing he did when he got back to Australia.    5:00         Picking up where we left off (from our last chat with David, Season 3 Episode 3) 6:02         On the writing process – what was it like collating his experiences into his book 10:10       How did David break the news to his team that they wouldn’t be going home when they expected to? 17:50       How do you galvanise the team after such disappointing news? 24:00       The importance of affiliative leadership in the AAD environment – plus the other leadership styles David found himself using 26:30       How can you achieve work-life boundaries when you are living at work? 28:30       The medical capability that David’s team had – and how they used this during an emergency 31:00       The very real threat of a COVID outbreak on station 34:06       After 537 days on the ice, surely nothing else could go wrong?!  Incorrect – Dave talks about the fire on the vessel during his return journey 43:05       The significance of midwinter for expeditioners 46:30       What makes a good Antarctic expeditioner? 48:00       What are David’s most memorable ‘#Antarctica’ moments? 50:40       What was the first thing David did when he got back to Australia? 56:50       What’s next for David?   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   David’s website Signed copies of David’s book Media and reviews on David’s book at these links:  here, here and here. Hear David’s story at your next corporate function – click here for speaking engagements   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

We first spoke to David way back in <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s3e3-leadership-in-the-freezer-with-antarctic-station-leader-david-knoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 3</a>, when he was kind enough to dial in from Antarctica and talk about his experiences as an Australian Antarctic Division Station Leader.  At the time of that episode, David’s team’s trip had already been extended due to COVID, however at that point, he didn’t realise just how long he would be on the ice for, nor what sorts of challenges his trip would present him with.  Turns out, the total deployment time was 537 Days, which ended up being the name of his <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/537-days-of-winter-david-knoff/book/9781922711472.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">outstanding new book</a>. In this episode, we catch up with David to talk about how the remainder of his time on the ice panned out and what leadership challenges he faced while deployed – including right up until the very last minute!  In the process, we’ll ask him about the specific leadership challenges he faced, how to deal with an extreme medical emergency in such austere conditions and the significance of the midwinter celebration for expeditioners.  Along the way, we'll also explore how he found the writing process and find out what was the first thing he did when he got back to Australia.  5:00         Picking up where we left off (from our last chat with David, <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s3e3-leadership-in-the-freezer-with-antarctic-station-leader-david-knoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 3 Episode 3</a>) 6:02         On the writing process – what was it like collating his experiences into his book 10:10       How did David break the news to his team that they wouldn’t be going home when they expected to? 17:50       How do you galvanise the team after such disappointing news? 24:00       The importance of affiliative leadership in the AAD environment – plus the other leadership styles David found himself using 26:30       How can you achieve work-life boundaries when you are living at work? 28:30       The medical capability that David’s team had – and how they used this during an emergency 31:00       The very real threat of a COVID outbreak on station 34:06       After 537 days on the ice, surely nothing else could go wrong?!  Incorrect – Dave talks about the fire on the vessel during his return journey 43:05       The significance of midwinter for expeditioners 46:30       What makes a good Antarctic expeditioner? 48:00       What are David’s most memorable ‘#Antarctica’ moments? 50:40       What was the first thing David did when he got back to Australia? 56:50       What’s next for David? <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links David’s <a href="https://davidknoff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Signed copies of <a href="https://davidknoff.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David’s book</a> Media and reviews on David’s book at these links:  <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/five-things-david-knoff-learnt-while-stranded-in-antarctica/101150010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/something-to-talk-about-with-samantha-armytage/david-knoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.betterreading.com.au/podcast/podcast-david-knoff-on-surviving-537-days-stranded-in-antarctica/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Hear David’s story at your next corporate function – click <a href="https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/david-knoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for speaking engagements Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E16 – David Knoff Redux: 537 Days of Winter in 65 minutes of podcast!

Beau Miles is an award winning filmmaker,  PhD, a poly-jobist, speaker, writer and oddball. His YouTube Channel houses his movies which have been watched millions of times. One short film, ‘Running a marathon a mile at a time’ has been viewed over 4 millions times.  It’s a bit better that our YouTube channel! We talk life and living. The importance of art and where Beau gets his mad ideas!  Tune in. Beau is certainly filling his unforgiving minutes with 60 seconds worth of distance run.  6:00         Who is Beau Miles…. And introduction 8:40         Giving kids space to find themselves 14:10       What is a poly-jobist? 16:30       Has Beau found his Ikigai? 18:30       Talking YouTube…. Crazy tasks and whacky ideas. What was the most punishing? 24:00       Do we have free will? Where are we relative to computers and AI? 28:15       Where do the ideas come from? 38:00       Talking art and pop. 40:40       Can you make it on YouTube? What’s the recipe? 46:00       Talking about the book-  ‘The Backyard Adventurer’ 50:00       How does the family keep up? 54:00       Talking music with Beau…..     External Links   https://beaumiles.com/books/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw   Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60     THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION    Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia   Info and bookings here: https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/     Music The Externals – available on Spotify

Beau Miles is an award winning filmmaker,  PhD, a poly-jobist, speaker, writer and oddball. His YouTube Channel houses his movies which have been watched millions of times. One short film, ‘Running a marathon a mile at a time’ has been viewed over 4 millions times.  It’s a bit better that our YouTube channel! We talk life and living. The importance of art and where Beau gets his mad ideas!  Tune in. Beau is certainly filling his unforgiving minutes with 60 seconds worth of distance run. 6:00         Who is Beau Miles…. And introduction 8:40         Giving kids space to find themselves 14:10       What is a poly-jobist? 16:30       Has Beau found his Ikigai? 18:30       Talking YouTube…. Crazy tasks and whacky ideas. What was the most punishing? 24:00       Do we have free will? Where are we relative to computers and AI? 28:15       Where do the ideas come from? 38:00       Talking art and pop. 40:40       Can you make it on YouTube? What’s the recipe? 46:00       Talking about the book-  ‘The Backyard Adventurer’ 50:00       How does the family keep up? 54:00       Talking music with Beau….. External Links <a href="https://beaumiles.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beaumiles.com/books/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw</a> Contact Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia Info and bookings here: <a href="https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E15 – Beau Miles. Our Famous Backyard Adventurer

Michael Mumford

When many of us think about marijuana, our immediate thoughts are of illicit use. But across the world, this attitude is changing as researchers uncover the benefits of medicinal marijuana across a range of conditions.  Progression within Australia has been relatively slow, however our guest this week aims to speed things up in this groundbreaking area.    Dr Michael Mumford started his career as an Australian Army engineer and saw operational service in Afghanistan with the Special Operations Engineer Regiment.  He then studied postgraduate medicine through the army and is now working to increase awareness of the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, including for the treatment of PTSD in the veteran community.    5:05         About Michael – early years… 5:20         ..and into the Army as an engineer within the Special Operations Engineer Regiment, and then into postgraduate study as a doctor with the Army 14:50       How Michael got interested in the potential of cannabinoids as a treatment protocol (including perspectives from Michael’s German Shorthaired Pointer!) 17:35       Given the amount of research supporting its use, why has it taken so long for medicinal marijuana to be accepted within medical applications? 19:05       How does medicinal marijuana differ from what you might buy on the street? 25:55       Current resistance within the medical community 30:30       Michael’s research project with the University of Wollongong 35:30       What is the Veteran Access Scheme – and how can people can access it through the Provocatus website 39:50       What’s next for Michael – and what he hopes to see in the medicinal marijuana space   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Provocatus   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

When many of us think about marijuana, our immediate thoughts are of illicit use. But across the world, this attitude is changing as researchers uncover the benefits of medicinal marijuana across a range of conditions.  Progression within Australia has been relatively slow, however our guest this week aims to speed things up in this groundbreaking area.  Dr Michael Mumford started his career as an Australian Army engineer and saw operational service in Afghanistan with the Special Operations Engineer Regiment.  He then studied postgraduate medicine through the army and is now working to increase awareness of the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, including for the treatment of PTSD in the veteran community.  5:05         About Michael – early years… 5:20         ..and into the Army as an engineer within the Special Operations Engineer Regiment, and then into postgraduate study as a doctor with the Army 14:50       How Michael got interested in the potential of cannabinoids as a treatment protocol (including perspectives from Michael’s German Shorthaired Pointer!) 17:35       Given the amount of research supporting its use, why has it taken so long for medicinal marijuana to be accepted within medical applications? 19:05       How does medicinal marijuana differ from what you might buy on the street? 25:55       Current resistance within the medical community 30:30       Michael’s research project with the University of Wollongong 35:30       What is the <a href="https://www.theprovocatus.com/veteran-access-scheme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veteran Access Scheme</a> – and how can people can access it through the <a href="https://www.theprovocatus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Provocatus</a> website 39:50       What’s next for Michael – and what he hopes to see in the medicinal marijuana space <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.theprovocatus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Provocatus</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E14 – Dr Michael Mumford: Pioneering Medical Marijuana

Nir Eyal

Let’s talk how to focus! Nir Eyal’s is an incredible thinker- describing himself as a ‘behavioural design expert’- which is the point of intersection between psychology, technology, and business. Then add some behavioural economics, and a twist of neuroscience. Our conversation in this episode ranges from how to be ‘indistractable’- the title of Nir’s book (and a word he invented), but also what tools and techniques can bring us to a pont of focus. And what about neurochemistry- is it real, or do we use it as an excuse? How can we correctly allocate time to things ….. and can we be bored!? Nir has a Stanford MBA  and is a best-selling author, who later went back to teach a course on product design at the Stanford University School of Engineering. Nir’s books are Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.   Your toolkit to being Indistractable is after the timeline….   5:00         Nir’s background and explanation of his expertise. 8:40         Old philosophy on distractions- everything old is new again! 10:00       The four pillars of becoming indistractable 17:25       Does neurochemistry  and the reward pathway drive our distract-ability? 19:50       The place of Locus of Control when considering distraction. Ben talks self awareness…. Curiosity instead of contempt 22:50       How do we get motivated? 29:50       Work, you and relationships- how they nest. 35:50       Psychological transitions and deliberate breaks. 39:45       How do we surf the urge? 48:10       How do customers get hooked on products? 51:20       What is Nir’s power song!?   External Links   https://www.nirandfar.com/about-nir-eyal/   -Link to the book:: http://geni.us/Indistractable -Indistractable bonus content is here: http://nirandfar.com/indistractable -Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/ -Distraction guide here: https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/ -Habits vs routines article here: https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/ -Why schedules are better than to-do lists: https://www.nirandfar.com/todo-vs-schedule-builder/ -Time boxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing -Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/ -Habit tracker - https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/ -Also, the schedule maker tool Nir mentioned is here: https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/     Contact Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60     THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION    Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia   Info and bookings here: https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/         Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Let’s talk how to focus! Nir Eyal’s is an incredible thinker- describing himself as a ‘behavioural design expert’- which is the point of intersection between psychology, technology, and business. Then add some behavioural economics, and a twist of neuroscience. Our conversation in this episode ranges from how to be ‘indistractable’- the title of Nir’s book (and a word he invented), but also what tools and techniques can bring us to a pont of focus. And what about neurochemistry- is it real, or do we use it as an excuse? How can we correctly allocate time to things ….. and can we be bored!? Nir has a Stanford MBA  and is a best-selling author, who later went back to teach a course on product design at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_University_School_of_Engineering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stanford University School of Engineering</a>. Nir’s books are <a href="https://geni.us/hooked-naf?swcfpc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products</a> and <a href="https://geni.us/indistractable-naf?swcfpc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life</a>. Your toolkit to being Indistractable is after the timeline…. 5:00         Nir’s background and explanation of his expertise. 8:40         Old philosophy on distractions- everything old is new again! 10:00       The four pillars of becoming indistractable 17:25       Does neurochemistry  and the reward pathway drive our distract-ability? 19:50       The place of Locus of Control when considering distraction. Ben talks self awareness…. Curiosity instead of contempt 22:50       How do we get motivated? 29:50       Work, you and relationships- how they nest. 35:50       Psychological transitions and deliberate breaks. 39:45       How do we surf the urge? 48:10       How do customers get hooked on products? 51:20       What is Nir’s power song!? External Links <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/about-nir-eyal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/about-nir-eyal/</a> -Link to the book:: <a href="http://geni.us/Indistractable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://geni.us/Indistractable</a> -Indistractable bonus content is here: <a href="http://nirandfar.com/indistractable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nirandfar.com/indistractable</a> -Indistractable summary article: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/</a> -Distraction guide here: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/</a> -Habits vs routines article here: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/</a> -Why schedules are better than to-do lists: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/todo-vs-schedule-builder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/todo-vs-schedule-builder/</a> -Time boxing article: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing</a> -Values article: <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/</a> -Habit tracker - <a href="https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/</a> -Also, the schedule maker tool Nir mentioned is here: <a href="https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/</a> Contact Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia Info and bookings here: <a href="https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E13 – How to be Indistractable with Nir Eyal

Two ex-special operations guys armed with MBAs seek out people leading lives less ordinary, in order to find out how they fill their ‘unforgiving minutes’, and what helps them go, always, a little further. Like intellectual bowerbirds, we collect shiny little objects of knowledge that will help build better humans. Co-hosted by Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis.

Mark Wales

Mark Wales is one of our favourite guests – so much so that Ben can’t remember how many times he’s been on the show (turns out this is only the second).  But each time has been a great conversation, and this is certainly no exception.  Mark, fresh off his momentous half-million dollar Survivor: Blood and Water victory, joins Ben and Tim to talk all things reality TV, tough luxury, fathering, books, music, Anzac Day….and conspiracy theories.  A must-listen episode!     3:25         Welcoming Mark back for the second – or is it third?! – no, wait – second time! 5:30         On Survivor – second time around 7:00         The dangers of playing tactics on Survivor – with your wife! (or – can you leave all that stuff on set, or does some of it come home with you?!) 8:55         How does Survivor compare with the SAS selection course? 11:05       The trappings of reality TV fame – how often does Mark get recognised in the street?! 15:09       Mark’s reflections on being an author 19:00       What does Anzac Day mean to Mark? 21:30       A quick detour into opinions on Australian defence capability 24:45       Mark on parenting – and on leaving his four year-old son Harry to play Survivor 29:51       Ben on helicopter parenting 32:00       Kill Kapture – has Survivor and Mark’s book moved the needle on jacket sales?  Includes some great whiskey discussion – and some discussion about great whiskey, including WhipperSnapper (click here for our discussion with Jimmy McKeown, Master Distiller at WhipperSnapper) 38:30       A few questions and comments from the Instagram livestream 39:30       Mark’s current fitness regime – and how did he prepare for Survivor – from a physical and mental perspective 44:30       What’s Mark reading at the moment? 50:30       And then, somehow, the conversation shifts to UFO and conspiracy theories… 57:10       Ben explains more than anyone ever wanted to know about Little Bird – the song he recorded in Saddam’s toilet in Iraq   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Kill Kapture – Mark’s ‘tough luxury’ company.  And home of the best leather jackets on the planet.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify Ben Pronk - not available anywhere (with good reason)

Mark Wales is one of our favourite guests – so much so that Ben can’t remember how many times he’s been on the show (turns out this is only the second).  But each time has been a great conversation, and this is certainly no exception.  Mark, fresh off his momentous half-million dollar Survivor: Blood and Water victory, joins Ben and Tim to talk all things reality TV, tough luxury, fathering, books, music, Anzac Day….and conspiracy theories.  A must-listen episode!   3:25         Welcoming Mark back for the second – or is it third?! – no, wait – second time! 5:30         On Survivor – second time around 7:00         The dangers of playing tactics on Survivor – with your wife! (or – can you leave all that stuff on set, or does some of it come home with you?!) 8:55         How does Survivor compare with the SAS selection course? 11:05       The trappings of reality TV fame – how often does Mark get recognised in the street?! 15:09       Mark’s reflections on being an author 19:00       What does Anzac Day mean to Mark? 21:30       A quick detour into opinions on Australian defence capability 24:45       Mark on parenting – and on leaving his four year-old son Harry to play Survivor 29:51       Ben on helicopter parenting 32:00       Kill Kapture – has Survivor and Mark’s book moved the needle on jacket sales?  Includes some great whiskey discussion – and some discussion about great whiskey, including <a href="https://whippersnapperdistillery.com/?v=fdd13832cd81" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WhipperSnapper</a> (click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1e31-jimmy-mckeown-master-distiller-of-the-year/id1450741777?i=1000458035304" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for our discussion with Jimmy McKeown, Master Distiller at WhipperSnapper) 38:30       A few questions and comments from the Instagram livestream 39:30       Mark’s current fitness regime – and how did he prepare for Survivor – from a physical and mental perspective 44:30       What’s Mark reading at the moment? 50:30       And then, somehow, the conversation shifts to UFO and conspiracy theories… 57:10       Ben explains more than anyone ever wanted to know about Little Bird – the song he recorded in Saddam’s toilet in Iraq <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.killkapture.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kill Kapture</a> – Mark’s ‘tough luxury’ company.  And home of the best leather jackets on the planet. Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Pronk - not available anywhere (with good reason)

S4E12 - Mark Wales: Survivor Redux

This is a very special episode of the Unforgiving 60 podcast.  Over the years, we’ve spoken with a number of people who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – and a number of people who are helping those who are suffering.  But while a lot of the focus is – rightly – placed on the individual with this diagnosis, it’s rarely just that person who is impacted.  In this episode, we get to hear the perspectives of both an individual who has fought PTSD – as well as his amazing partner.   Cam Watts spent almost 14 years in the Australian Federal Police and as a result of his service, developed the symptoms of PTSD and was eventually diagnosed with the condition.  The one constant in this tumultuous journey was his wife Sharn.  In this episode, Cam and Sharn share their stories and talk about how they’re now using their experience to help other families.      6:33         How Cam and Sharn met – and what Cam was doing at the time 11:55       A bit of a primer on the difference between the Australian Federal Police and the state police services 14:19       Sharn’s backstory 18:19       Sharn’s experiences setting up a small business 20:45       What makes yoga so important to Sharn? 23:45       What exactly is PTSD – and when did Cam realise that he had it? 28:00       Coming to terms with PTSD – from a personal and professional perspective 33:10       What brought on Cam’s PTSD – was it a single incident, a constant series of traumas – or a bit of both? 38:30       Sharn’s perspective – how she first became aware that something wasn’t right.  Plus – the psychological dangers of over-flexing your ‘fine’ muscle! 56:05       Getting a formal diagnosis – and what happened from there 1:06:05    The impacts on Sharn – ‘no-one was looking out for me!’ 1:12:35    What advice would Cam and Sharn give to people going through similar experiences 1:23:18    Fortem – one of the ways that Cam and Sharn are using their experiences to help others.  And an organisation which works to support the families as well as the impacted individual   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Fortem Australia – supporting those who defend, protect and care for our community   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

This is a very special episode of the Unforgiving 60 podcast.  Over the years, we’ve spoken with a number of people who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – and a number of people who are helping those who are suffering.  But while a lot of the focus is – rightly – placed on the individual with this diagnosis, it’s rarely just that person who is impacted.  In this episode, we get to hear the perspectives of both an individual who has fought PTSD – as well as his amazing partner. Cam Watts spent almost 14 years in the Australian Federal Police and as a result of his service, developed the symptoms of PTSD and was eventually diagnosed with the condition.  The one constant in this tumultuous journey was his wife Sharn.  In this episode, Cam and Sharn share their stories and talk about how they’re now using their experience to help other families.    6:33         How Cam and Sharn met – and what Cam was doing at the time 11:55       A bit of a primer on the difference between the Australian Federal Police and the state police services 14:19       Sharn’s backstory 18:19       Sharn’s experiences setting up a small business 20:45       What makes yoga so important to Sharn? 23:45       What exactly is PTSD – and when did Cam realise that he had it? 28:00       Coming to terms with PTSD – from a personal and professional perspective 33:10       What brought on Cam’s PTSD – was it a single incident, a constant series of traumas – or a bit of both? 38:30       Sharn’s perspective – how she first became aware that something wasn’t right.  Plus – the psychological dangers of over-flexing your ‘fine’ muscle! 56:05       Getting a formal diagnosis – and what happened from there 1:06:05    The impacts on Sharn – ‘no-one was looking out for me!’ 1:12:35    What advice would Cam and Sharn give to people going through similar experiences 1:23:18    Fortem – one of the ways that Cam and Sharn are using their experiences to help others.  And an organisation which works to support the families as well as the impacted individual <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://fortemaustralia.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fortem Australia</a> – supporting those who defend, protect and care for our community Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E11 – Cam & Sharn Watts: Foxhole Buddies In the Fight Against PTSD

Liv Robinson

WARNING- This powerful and inspiring episode also discusses eating disorders and related mental health struggles.  Liv Robinson’s first few decades of her life were a huge struggle. She found it hard to fit in to ‘normal life’. She battled with anorexia and related mental health illness which left Liv fighting for her life on a number of occasions.  Sport, creativity &amp; Art were Liv’s invaluable tools to recovery. She now uses art as a form of therapy for others but also for team building and self awareness.     03:30       About Liv….. and insights from our tiny shower cubicle podcast studio. 06:50       The 800-pound gorilla in the room- battling anorexia 09:20       The pressure from school and expectations 12:10       ‘How hard can this be? Just eat something!’. Why that doesn’t work for anorexia. 18:00       Cycling in and out of good-bad-good health and the culminating point 22:00       Liv reinventing Liv … the power to choose your own identity 26:30       Liv’s mindset… noting that mindset can be negative and positive 29:00       Liv 2.0 arrives 32:15       Let’s talk Art! The formal study…. 35:00       What piece of art has moved Liv the most in her life? 39:00       Female form and oceans 39:45       Working for UHNWI… and how to inspire workforces 42:20       How to use art as therapy 44:00       Massive murals….. how to do it! 47:50       Liv’s dream for art 53:05       What about art to buttress resilience? 57:00       What does Liv do for Liv 58:30       What is Liv’s Power Song! (See the U60 playlist on Spotify) 59:00       Is there a future collaboration……… ???     External Links https://www.artworksbyliv.com.au/about-me https://www.facebook.com/livrobinsonart/ https://bluethumb.com.au/livrobinson-artist     More About Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &amp; Linked In: @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin - available on Spotify

WARNING- This powerful and inspiring episode also discusses eating disorders and related mental health struggles.  Liv Robinson’s first few decades of her life were a huge struggle. She found it hard to fit in to ‘normal life’. She battled with anorexia and related mental health illness which left Liv fighting for her life on a number of occasions.  Sport, creativity &amp; Art were Liv’s invaluable tools to recovery. She now uses art as a form of therapy for others but also for team building and self awareness. 03:30       About Liv….. and insights from our tiny shower cubicle podcast studio. 06:50       The 800-pound gorilla in the room- battling anorexia 09:20       The pressure from school and expectations 12:10       ‘How hard can this be? Just eat something!’. Why that doesn’t work for anorexia. 18:00       Cycling in and out of good-bad-good health and the culminating point 22:00       Liv reinventing Liv … the power to choose your own identity 26:30       Liv’s mindset… noting that mindset can be negative and positive 29:00       Liv 2.0 arrives 32:15       Let’s talk Art! The formal study…. 35:00       What piece of art has moved Liv the most in her life? 39:00       Female form and oceans 39:45       Working for UHNWI… and how to inspire workforces 42:20       How to use art as therapy 44:00       Massive murals….. how to do it! 47:50       Liv’s dream for art 53:05       What about art to buttress resilience? 57:00       What does Liv do for Liv 58:30       What is Liv’s Power Song! (See the U60 playlist on Spotify) 59:00       Is there a future collaboration……… ??? External Links <a href="https://www.artworksbyliv.com.au/about-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artworksbyliv.com.au/about-me</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/livrobinsonart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/livrobinsonart/</a> <a href="https://bluethumb.com.au/livrobinson-artist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bluethumb.com.au/livrobinson-artist</a> More About Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &amp; Linked In: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Mitchell Martin - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yqOTgpECkvgQ6KY1NB4iF?si=ZeTBCbjpRl-TqAHZOmL5Og" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E10– Meet Liv Robinson v2.0- Beating Anorexia and Dominating Life through Art Therapy

Shannon Huffman Polson

Shannon Polson was one of Americas first female gunship pilots. We talk flying and that incredible aircraft but also climbing, losing loved ones and grit and resilience. After a childhood in Alaska, Shannon studied English literature and art history at Duke University then commissioned into the Army to fly Apache helicopters, serving on three continents and leading two flight platoons and a line company. In the midst of school and flying came skydiving, scuba diving, big-mountain climbing and long-course triathlons. She climbed Tim’s dream mountain- Denali. Now she devotes her work to speaking, research and writing, as well as online and bespoke facilitated leadership journeys for leaders at The Grit Institute.   Shannon has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and an MFA in creative writing.     05:00       Shannon’s background…. And swimming in Alaska! 07:20       What is ROTC in the US… and how does that allow you to fly Army helicopters? 09:00       Learning to fly helicopters…. Rub your tummy and pat your head! 11:10       What are the roles and responsibilities in an Apache gunship…. Tandem seated! 12:10       How do two pilots in the same aircraft collaborate and cooperative? 14:50       Ben talks about receiving air support in Afghanistan 17:20       Shannon’s advice for women wanting to fly in the military 20:00       Shannon climbs Denali….. the story J 25:00       Tragically Shannon loses both of her parents …. the story L 28:00       Interlude- Information on The Resilience Retreat off Cairns 29:15       What is resilience to Shannon? 33:15       Ego and self efficacy…. And grit and resilience 37:50       Talking transferrable knowledge from the military into corporates 40:30       Advice on determining purpose in work- Paths to Purpose at Tuck School 43:20       How can we separate role and identity? 50:45       Shannon’s Power Song!       External Links   The Grit Factor book by Shannon is here Shannon’s LinkedIn More about Shannon from her Instagram   More About Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &amp; Linked In: @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Shannon Polson was one of Americas first female gunship pilots. We talk flying and that incredible aircraft but also climbing, losing loved ones and grit and resilience. After a childhood in Alaska, Shannon studied English literature and art history at Duke University then commissioned into the Army to fly Apache helicopters, serving on three continents and leading two flight platoons and a line company. In the midst of school and flying came skydiving, scuba diving, big-mountain climbing and long-course triathlons. She climbed Tim’s dream mountain- Denali. Now she devotes her work to speaking, research and writing, as well as online and bespoke facilitated leadership journeys for leaders at <a href="https://www.thegritinstitute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grit Institute.</a>  Shannon has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and an MFA in creative writing. 05:00       Shannon’s background…. And swimming in Alaska! 07:20       What is ROTC in the US… and how does that allow you to fly Army helicopters? 09:00       Learning to fly helicopters…. Rub your tummy and pat your head! 11:10       What are the roles and responsibilities in an Apache gunship…. Tandem seated! 12:10       How do two pilots in the same aircraft collaborate and cooperative? 14:50       Ben talks about receiving air support in Afghanistan 17:20       Shannon’s advice for women wanting to fly in the military 20:00       Shannon climbs Denali….. the story J 25:00       Tragically Shannon loses both of her parents …. the story L 28:00       Interlude- Information on The Resilience Retreat off Cairns 29:15       What is resilience to Shannon? 33:15       Ego and self efficacy…. And grit and resilience 37:50       Talking transferrable knowledge from the military into corporates 40:30       Advice on determining purpose in work- Paths to Purpose at Tuck School 43:20       How can we separate role and identity? 50:45       Shannon’s Power Song!   External Links The Grit Factor book by Shannon is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Factor-Resilience-Male-Dominated-Organization/dp/1633697266/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=the+grit+factor&amp;qid=1579913022&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=shannonhpolso-20&amp;linkId=de37c60b756365aead07d9006a9c0c08&amp;language=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Shannon’s LinkedIn More about Shannon from her Instagram More About Us <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &amp; Linked In: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E9–Cleared Hot! Shannon Huffman Polson on flying Apache Gunships, bagging big peaks and being a badass

Melissa Wu is an Australian treasure- and of course Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games Diving medallist! Starting diving at 10, Melissa immediately fell in love with the sport… and here we are 20 years later. In 2008 she was the youngest Australian ever to win an Olympic medal in diving, and she is still medalling including in Tokyo 2020 Olympics where she won Bronze in the 10metre platform. But she doesn’t much like water! We talk motivation and how Melissa remains focussed and in the moment. More recently she has been on SAS Australia, and she explains why a professional athlete would want to go on a reality TV show, and what she learned from the experience.  04:20       Melissa’s dislike of water! 06:20       Melissa gets captivated by diving  08:30       Shout out to Ruby! 10:20       What about motivation?- how Melissa gets and stays motivated 13:10       What about failure? 15:00       Subjectiveness in diving 17:45       Emotional regulation techniques 21:50       Why Tim couldn’t dive from the 10 metre tower 25:30       Poolside Sudoku! 27:20       How does synchro diving work- how do you prepare as a pair? 32:20       Tower, pool and venue differences 38:30       Talking SAS Australia- why did Melissa commit to the show? 40:40       Bodyweight and moving mass- how did Melissa go? 42:20       What Melissa learned about herself from the show? 47:40       When Melissa got gassed (tear gassed!) 50:00       How supportive were the instructors? 52:00       What happens on selection courses when people don’t receive feedback? 56:20       What does Melissa do for Melissa? 1:01:10    The Plans for Commonwealth Games 2022     www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Melissa’s LinkedIn More about Melissa from her Instagram   Music Mitchell Martin - available on Spotify The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Melissa Wu is an Australian treasure- and of course Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games Diving medallist! Starting diving at 10, Melissa immediately fell in love with the sport… and here we are 20 years later. In 2008 she was the youngest Australian ever to win an Olympic medal in diving, and she is still medalling including in Tokyo 2020 Olympics where she won Bronze in the 10metre platform. But she doesn’t much like water! We talk motivation and how Melissa remains focussed and in the moment. More recently she has been on SAS Australia, and she explains why a professional athlete would want to go on a reality TV show, and what she learned from the experience. 04:20       Melissa’s dislike of water! 06:20       Melissa gets captivated by diving  08:30       Shout out to Ruby! 10:20       What about motivation?- how Melissa gets and stays motivated 13:10       What about failure? 15:00       Subjectiveness in diving 17:45       Emotional regulation techniques 21:50       Why Tim couldn’t dive from the 10 metre tower 25:30       Poolside Sudoku! 27:20       How does synchro diving work- how do you prepare as a pair? 32:20       Tower, pool and venue differences 38:30       Talking SAS Australia- why did Melissa commit to the show? 40:40       Bodyweight and moving mass- how did Melissa go? 42:20       What Melissa learned about herself from the show? 47:40       When Melissa got gassed (tear gassed!) 50:00       How supportive were the instructors? 52:00       What happens on selection courses when people don’t receive feedback? 56:20       What does Melissa do for Melissa? 1:01:10    The Plans for Commonwealth Games 2022 <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links Melissa’s <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wu-1044065b/?originalSubdomain=au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> More about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissapaigewu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa</a> from her Instagram Music Mitchell Martin - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yqOTgpECkvgQ6KY1NB4iF?si=pY7TisVNT46giuSau2slSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E8– Olympian Melissa Wu is Diving Into Life!

Brian Firth

Breathing is something most of us take for granted.  But the more we’ve looked into it, the more there seems to be to this ostensibly simple practice.  You don’t have to search far to find a wide range of advice on breathing – ranging from the obvious, to the counterintuitive, to the downright strange!  In this week’s episode, Ben and Tim take a deep dive into Buteyko breathing with one of Australia’s leading practitioners, Brian Firth.    Brian’s own struggles with asthma led him to discover Buteyko breathing.  As Brian explains, Buteyko is not a breathing technique, but rather a method of re-training yourself to breathe better – for life.  Brian takes us through the principles behind the Buteyko methodology and along the way busts some of what he considers the biggest myths about breathing.   5:43         Breath by James Nestor.  A good read 6:00         Brian’s issues with asthma, his history as a mouth-breather and his discovery of Buteyko 8:00         The history of Buteyko 10:00       How did it get so bad?!  Why would we need to be taught to breathe more efficiently? 11:50       Why deep breathing is NOT a good thing! 15:30       …and why this gets worse when we sleep 17:30       How complex is the Buteyko method? 21:00       Wider benefits of Buteyko 31:00       Buteyko and asthma 41:14       Mouthbreathing – bad!  But should you tape your mouth shut when you sleep? 44:40       Sleep apnoea 47:30       Buteyko is not a breathing technique per se; what are Brian’s views on the myriad of techniques out there? 53:15       What about exercise?  Are there benefits to nasal or mouth breathing techniques during exercise? 1:01:09    What breathing advice should you give to someone suffering a panic attack?   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Get in touch with Brian More about Brian Brian’s B&amp;B   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

Breathing is something most of us take for granted.  But the more we’ve looked into it, the more there seems to be to this ostensibly simple practice.  You don’t have to search far to find a wide range of advice on breathing – ranging from the obvious, to the counterintuitive, to the downright strange!  In this week’s episode, Ben and Tim take a deep dive into Buteyko breathing with one of Australia’s leading practitioners, Brian Firth.  Brian’s own struggles with asthma led him to discover Buteyko breathing.  As Brian explains, Buteyko is not a breathing technique, but rather a method of re-training yourself to breathe better – for life.  Brian takes us through the principles behind the Buteyko methodology and along the way busts some of what he considers the biggest myths about breathing. 5:43         <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0241289122/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=89638804520&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgZQxEoka_ZdGRwK63Q5A3kaSxvUIAUiNtbyQrhTKO6DpRFVY00ias0aAvx0EALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=518058675091&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9070548&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11042006842094205455&amp;hvtargid=kwd-897845581390&amp;hydadcr=1948_218894&amp;keywords=breath+james+nestor&amp;qid=1650339604&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breath</a> by James Nestor.  A good read 6:00         Brian’s issues with asthma, his history as a mouth-breather and his discovery of Buteyko 8:00         The history of Buteyko 10:00       How did it get so bad?!  Why would we need to be taught to breathe more efficiently? 11:50       Why deep breathing is NOT a good thing! 15:30       …and why this gets worse when we sleep 17:30       How complex is the Buteyko method? 21:00       Wider benefits of Buteyko 31:00       Buteyko and asthma 41:14       Mouthbreathing – bad!  But should you tape your mouth shut when you sleep? 44:40       Sleep apnoea 47:30       Buteyko is not a breathing technique per se; what are Brian’s views on the myriad of techniques out there? 53:15       What about exercise?  Are there benefits to nasal or mouth breathing techniques during exercise? 1:01:09    What breathing advice should you give to someone suffering a panic attack? <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links Get in touch with <a href="https://buteykohealth.com.au/brian-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian</a> <a href="https://buteyko.info/bibh_practitioner/mrfirthbrian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a> about Brian Brian’s <a href="https://balmoralqueenslander.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B&amp;B</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E7– Brian Firth – Breathing – you’re doing it wrong!

Mick Neven

The 3-way….. (or is it 3-peat?) with Mick Neven is here! Either way for the 3rd time Mick joins us on the podcast. The first we were combatting the Zombie Apocalypse; the second Mick was Melon Head, and this time Mick is Fair Dinkum. We talk about the show and presenting in comedy festivals. How comedy IS a team sport. And the differences between festivals… including the uniqueness of Edinburgh Comedy Festival.   03:30.     The Stats on Mick Neven and the Unforgiving60 podcast. The etymology of 'Fair Dinkum'.... and why this fits Mick. 16:30       Is improv a bit scary? When you are short of material. 19:44       How far is too far when it comes to comedy…. And Chris Rock’s recent experience. 22:11       What about the slap? 23:00       How much can you pick the audience member to work with them (without upsetting or insulting)? 24:40       The new show has some reflection- what are Mick’s lessons learned? 26:10       Mick’s second career in boxing… and is it post Will Smith self-defence? 28:40       Mick’s running- park run times. 31:45       Who does Mick like across the new comedy talent? 34:00       Cultural differences between festivals. 35:30       Talking Edinburgh Festival- the magnitude of Edinburgh 39:00       Interlude with our amazing Emily…. 39:30       Is it still fun? 41:40       Talking Mick’s tattoos 45:50       Mick’s power song 47:00       Tim’s power song 48:01       Ben’s power song (via Mon Georgieva) 48:30       Mick’s left field option…. And Mick’s celebrity hall pass 49:00       Where is Mick next? 50:00       Google MickNeven.com.au …. It’s broken! Websites will never take off!         www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickneven/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickneven/?hl=en   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify   *Other music snippets with thanks to Guns N’Roses, Jimmy Barnes and Sound of Madness

The 3-way….. (or is it 3-peat?) with Mick Neven is here! Either way for the 3rd time Mick joins us on the podcast. The first we were combatting the Zombie Apocalypse; the second Mick was Melon Head, and this time Mick is Fair Dinkum. We talk about the show and presenting in comedy festivals. How comedy IS a team sport. And the differences between festivals… including the uniqueness of Edinburgh Comedy Festival. 03:30.     The Stats on Mick Neven and the Unforgiving60 podcast. The etymology of 'Fair Dinkum'.... and why this fits Mick. 16:30       Is improv a bit scary? When you are short of material. 19:44       How far is too far when it comes to comedy…. And Chris Rock’s recent experience. 22:11       What about the slap? 23:00       How much can you pick the audience member to work with them (without upsetting or insulting)? 24:40       The new show has some reflection- what are Mick’s lessons learned? 26:10       Mick’s second career in boxing… and is it post Will Smith self-defence? 28:40       Mick’s running- park run times. 31:45       Who does Mick like across the new comedy talent? 34:00       Cultural differences between festivals. 35:30       Talking Edinburgh Festival- the magnitude of Edinburgh 39:00       Interlude with our amazing Emily…. 39:30       Is it still fun? 41:40       Talking Mick’s tattoos 45:50       Mick’s power song 47:00       Tim’s power song 48:01       Ben’s power song (via Mon Georgieva) 48:30       Mick’s left field option…. And Mick’s celebrity hall pass 49:00       Where is Mick next? 50:00       Google <a href="http://MickNeven.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MickNeven.com.au</a> …. It’s broken! Websites will never take off! <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mickneven/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mickneven/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mickneven/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mickneven/?hl=en</a> Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> *Other music snippets with thanks to Guns N’Roses, Jimmy Barnes and Sound of Madness

S4E6– Mick Neven is Fair Dinkum

Kev Toonen

In Ben and Tim’s book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)’ - and certainly when they first met him, that’s exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see Season 2 Episode 3 for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course.   Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia’s most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.    In this second part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about helping Mon prepare for SASR selection and then his transition out of uniform into the much more beautiful world of celebrities, models and professional sportspeople, including his work with Candice Warner prior to her appearance on SAS Australia.     1:30         On Monika Georgieva’s workup to being the first female to attempt SASR selection 3:00         The significance of the infamous 3.2km webbing run – and why it’s such an important component of SASR selection 5:30         …and why this was a particularly difficult test for Mon 11:00       Mind-body connection, how it impacts selection performance and what potential candidates don’t do well in their preparation and on the course 12:15       Kev’s input into modernising the pre-selection training program 21:05       How did the lessons that Kev learnt in uniform translate into his current roles? 22:30       From the predominantly very ugly demographic of SASR to a ‘gym full of celebrities and models’ in Sydney’s trendy suburb of Darlinghurst 26:10       Building a fitness app – how hard/expensive can it be?! 27:00       Meeting rugby legends Ben and Owen Franks – a pivotal moment for Kev’s transition into supporting elite sports 33:20       What’s the difference between developing physical programs for Special Operations and elite sports and preparing them for the wider population? 40:30       Preparing Candice Warner for SAS Australia 47:00       What are Kev’s current personal fitness goals? 48:50       The future of 98 Gym - the business of fitness 52:30       On Crossfit and F45 – the pros and cons of fitness movements like these 55:00       What’s Kev’s powersong – to fire him up when he needs to deadlift 250kg   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   98 Gym   If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn’t?!) check out his Insta.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

In Ben and Tim’s book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)’ - and certainly when they first met him, that’s exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s2e3-%E2%80%93-placing-explosive-charges-on-glass-ceilings-monika-georgieva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 2 Episode 3</a> for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course. Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia’s most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.  In this second part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about helping Mon prepare for SASR selection and then his transition out of uniform into the much more beautiful world of celebrities, models and professional sportspeople, including his work with Candice Warner prior to her appearance on SAS Australia.  1:30         On Monika Georgieva’s workup to being the first female to attempt SASR selection 3:00         The significance of the infamous 3.2km webbing run – and why it’s such an important component of SASR selection 5:30         …and why this was a particularly difficult test for Mon 11:00       Mind-body connection, how it impacts selection performance and what potential candidates don’t do well in their preparation and on the course 12:15       Kev’s input into modernising the pre-selection training program 21:05       How did the lessons that Kev learnt in uniform translate into his current roles? 22:30       From the predominantly very ugly demographic of SASR to a ‘gym full of celebrities and models’ in Sydney’s trendy suburb of Darlinghurst 26:10       Building a fitness app – how hard/expensive can it be?! 27:00       Meeting rugby legends Ben and Owen Franks – a pivotal moment for Kev’s transition into supporting elite sports 33:20       What’s the difference between developing physical programs for Special Operations and elite sports and preparing them for the wider population? 40:30       Preparing Candice Warner for SAS Australia 47:00       What are Kev’s current personal fitness goals? 48:50       The future of <a href="https://www.98gym.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">98 Gym</a> - the business of fitness 52:30       On Crossfit and F45 – the pros and cons of fitness movements like these 55:00       What’s Kev’s powersong – to fire him up when he needs to deadlift 250kg <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.98gym.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">98 Gym</a> If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn’t?!) check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strengthelite/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his Insta</a>. Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E5B– Kev Toonen – Training SpecOps, Sports Stars and Celebrities: Part B

In Ben and Tim’s book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)’ - and certainly when they first met him, that’s exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see Season 2 Episode 3 for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course.   Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia’s most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.    In this first part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about his background, his early years in the Army and then his time at SASR, during which he was instrumental in changing elements of the unit’s physical preparation program to better meet the demands of campaigning in Afghanistan.   4:30         Kev opens with……a sweat lodge story! 6:11         Kev’s early years – school and joining the Army (after being tricked by a recruiter!) 8:45         Into infantry corps and the parachute battalion 11:30       East Timor 16:30       The million-dollar East Timor question – did Kev make it to the Kylie Minogue concert? 17:50       Back to East Timor for a second trip (in violation of the age-old Army rule – never volunteer for anything!) 19:40       …and a third trip to Timor! 20:00       12 months out of uniform – was the grass any greener on the other side? 21:00       Back into uniform – and why?  21:30       The highs and lows of sniper course 25:00       Marriage!  And a career transition to become a PTI, including reflections on the training involved 26:00       The evolution of thinking in military physical training 33:40       Getting posted to SASR in Perth 35:00       Influences at SASR, including Danny Cooper and Harry Moffitt 37:00       (Why friends shouldn’t let friends skip leg day) 37:30       Impressions of physical training at SASR, and how this changed over the period of campaigning in Afghanistan 40:10       The potential downsides of a ‘never quit’ mindset     www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   98 Gym   If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn’t?!) check out his Insta.   Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

In Ben and Tim’s book The Resilience Shield, they refer to Kev Toonen as a ‘superstar Army PTI (Physical Training Instructor)’ - and certainly when they first met him, that’s exactly what Kev was – a thought leader in the development of special operations physical capability, who helped evolved SAS training methodologies, as well as prepare the amazing Monika Georgieva (see <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s2e3-%E2%80%93-placing-explosive-charges-on-glass-ceilings-monika-georgieva/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season 2 Episode 3</a> for more on Mon!) for her pioneering attempts at the SAS selection course. Since that time, Kev has taken his passion and knowledge for human performance to clients ranging from some of Australia’s most beautiful and recognisable celebrities to elite sporting teams.  In this episode, Kev talks to what he learnt from his military service, how he saw the military approach to physical training change over the years and what he currently considers the key requirements for optimising the human body.  In this first part of a special double episode, Ben and Tim chat to Kev about his background, his early years in the Army and then his time at SASR, during which he was instrumental in changing elements of the unit’s physical preparation program to better meet the demands of campaigning in Afghanistan. 4:30         Kev opens with……a sweat lodge story! 6:11         Kev’s early years – school and joining the Army (after being tricked by a recruiter!) 8:45         Into infantry corps and the parachute battalion 11:30       East Timor 16:30       The million-dollar East Timor question – did Kev make it to the Kylie Minogue concert? 17:50       Back to East Timor for a second trip (in violation of the age-old Army rule – never volunteer for anything!) 19:40       …and a third trip to Timor! 20:00       12 months out of uniform – was the grass any greener on the other side? 21:00       Back into uniform – and why?  21:30       The highs and lows of sniper course 25:00       Marriage!  And a career transition to become a PTI, including reflections on the training involved 26:00       The evolution of thinking in military physical training 33:40       Getting posted to SASR in Perth 35:00       Influences at SASR, including <a href="https://komanchi.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danny Cooper</a> and <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s2e28-%E2%80%93-a-story-of-combat-cricket-and-the-sas-with-harry-moffitt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Moffitt</a> 37:00       (Why friends shouldn’t let friends skip leg day) 37:30       Impressions of physical training at SASR, and how this changed over the period of campaigning in Afghanistan 40:10       The potential downsides of a ‘never quit’ mindset <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.98gym.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">98 Gym</a> If you want some great black and white photos of Kev squatting the equivalent weight of a small car (and who doesn’t?!) check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strengthelite/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his Insta</a>. Music The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E5A– Kev Toonen – Training SpecOps, Sports Stars and Celebrities: Part A

Ali Hill

For the second time Ben and Tim talk to psychologist Al Hill.  The first time Ali interviewed Ben, Tim and Dr Dan Pronk…. And Ben and Tim nicked the audio! This time around they interview Ali on ‘Stand Out Lives’. Talking ‘working from anywhere’, psychological transition and what leaders need to be aware of in this brave new world! Also- what are your moments Ali is CEO of AFR Fast 100 company Pragmatic Thinking, Ali is a Psychologist, an award-winning business woman, an influential keynote speaker, producer and host of Stand Out Life podcast, regular on mainstream media, and a best-selling author.   4:30         What has Ali done since Christmas? More health and adventure! 08:00       How Ali manages business partner and life partner (the same person!)- and psychological transitions from work to home? 09:50       Multi-tasking is a myth… how to work from anywhere…. But not work from everywhere 15:00       How will the COVID working experiment play out? The importance of face to face working….. can we risk losing it? 17:25       What does a hybrid look like? 19:25       The new challenges for leaders…. Are there any? 24:40       Dealing with the tough stuff- having difficult conversations 28:30       How do we find the moments of magic? 31:10       Moments that matter …. Decipher these in your life. Our first sporting analogy (in this episode)! 34:45       Our second sporting conversation-  on cricket and training mindfulness in order to be very attentive 38:50       Tuning into the little things…. Becoming a virtuous circle. 39:45       The author’s journey. Ali talks about writing. 44:30       Ali’s 6 must reads for 2022…. The window into Ali’s soul 48:10       How would I know I was wrong about this? 50:50       What is Ali’s powersong?       www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60   External Links   https://www.alisonhill.com.au     Music   Mitchell Martin available on Spotify The Externals – available on Spotify Nick Kali- Available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

For the second time Ben and Tim talk to psychologist Al Hill.  The first time Ali interviewed Ben, Tim and Dr Dan Pronk…. And Ben and Tim nicked the audio! This time around they interview Ali on ‘Stand Out Lives’. Talking ‘working from anywhere’, psychological transition and what leaders need to be aware of in this brave new world! Also- what are your moments Ali is CEO of AFR Fast 100 company <a href="http://www.pragmaticthinking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pragmatic Thinking</a>, Ali is a Psychologist, an award-winning business woman, an influential keynote speaker, producer and host of <a href="https://www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stand Out Life podcast</a>, regular on mainstream media, and a best-selling author.  4:30         What has Ali done since Christmas? More health and adventure! 08:00       How Ali manages business partner and life partner (the same person!)- and psychological transitions from work to home? 09:50       Multi-tasking is a myth… how to work from anywhere…. But not work from everywhere 15:00       How will the COVID working experiment play out? The importance of face to face working….. can we risk losing it? 17:25       What does a hybrid look like? 19:25       The new challenges for leaders…. Are there any? 24:40       Dealing with the tough stuff- having difficult conversations 28:30       How do we find the moments of magic? 31:10       Moments that matter …. Decipher these in your life. Our first sporting analogy (in this episode)! 34:45       Our second sporting conversation-  on cricket and training mindfulness in order to be very attentive 38:50       Tuning into the little things…. Becoming a virtuous circle. 39:45       The author’s journey. Ali talks about writing. 44:30       Ali’s 6 must reads for 2022…. The window into Ali’s soul 48:10       How would I know I was wrong about this? 50:50       What is Ali’s powersong? <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Email us at <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Instagram, Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unforgiving60/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Unforgiving60</a> External Links <a href="https://www.alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alisonhill.com.au</a> Music Mitchell Martin available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yqOTgpECkvgQ6KY1NB4iF?si=zNlqaYqOTNuxJ-xQ8btkEQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> The Externals – available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bzIKc5TQaJ0DxuVhoCmg0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Nick Kali- Available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vGpmYNitxP9qA6HZ3uKfk?si=1R6jmQ6MQeWY6aM5ux_gmQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> Ben Frichot - available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/48uOxVr7ZB6jaXxXvMxZGI?iqi=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

S4E4 – Be All There to Enjoy the Moments of Magic with Psychologist Ali Hill

Unforgiving60 is one of the most engaging, witty, fun, and thought out, podcasts out there. The podcast is covering everything from personal development &amp; growth, coping with both success &amp; failure, having entertaining and engaging guests, and doing it in a casual and easygoing way.

Ben and Tim are also great hosts that know how to ask essential questions in a way that&#39;s natural and following the overall pace of the episodes.

I&#39;d highly recommend listening to this podcast to anyone who wants to expand their worldviews further, learn something new, hear from super successful individuals, and work on their personal growth.

Unquestionably 5/5 *, make sure to check it out!

Fun, engaging, and smart

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20 years ago, a team of four Australian SAS guys, attempted to be the third climbing party ever to summit Mawson’s Peak, otherwise known as Big Ben - Australia’s only active volcano on the sub Antarctic Heard Island- 3,500 south-west of Australia. 20 years later we got the climbing party back together to make this episode. Stu and Matt are still serving SAS officers and Robb Clifton is now in a senior role at Australian Antarctic Division. In 1998-99, the SAS had supported anti-poaching activities in the Southern Ocean. As a result, Austral Fisheries were sympathetic to taking an SAS team south to Heard Island.  The team put ashore at Atlas Cove on the 1st of January 2000 after nearly a month at sea on the 88 metre Fishing Trawler, SOUTHERN CHAMPION. The team worked in the Ship’s fish factory through the incredibly challenging Southern Ocean. On the very first night at Heard Island the team realised how difficult this was going to be …. And it only got worse! They got a lot of things terribly wrong. And Mother Nature was never going to be helpful. But sometimes fate does (and will) smile. It’s a great story of adventure. Facing challenges and accepting fate. Homicidal desires to summit but the need to calculate the risks. And of course, the indefatigable and enduring nature of mateship.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 3:50   The Team 5:15   About Heard Island 8:30   What is at Heard Island 11:15  The mad idea to climb an active volcano on a sub-Antarctic Island!? 13:00  How do you get there? 14:10  How did the voyage start…. of course, with logistics challenges! 15:45  The voyage south! Working for passage! 18:15  Into the Southern Ocean 20:45  SAS Water Operators and sea sickness! 21:30  Patagonian toothfish 24:30  Fishing in the Southern Ocean 25:45  The morning of departure to Heard Island 29:05  Environmental guidelines and restrictions 30:40  Night 1 and the first BIG problem 32:15  Naively selecting the worst route up the mountain 33:15  Let’s get climbing…. 39:00  Even more difficulties above Camp 1 40:19  The homicidal nature of climbing…. And even more problems. 42:00  ‘The most vivid moments are the hard bits’. 42:50  Failed summit attempt …. And facing (accepting) death 45:00  It just gets worse. No food, fuel or water, two broken tents and only three sleeping bags. 47:20  Summit Day 50:45  Summit reflections- Robb and Matt 55:00  The day after 58:55  Reflections - 20 years ago about the Heard Island Expedition   More About Heard Island  http://heardisland.antarctica.gov.au/about     More About Fishing in the Southern Ocean https://www.australfisheries.com.au/fishing-operations/southern-ocean     Music As always music by The Externals. Hear more of The Externals on Spotify.     Contact Us debrief@unforgiving60.com www.unforgiving60.com Also check out the Unforgiving60 playlist on Spotify. A collection of our guests 'power songs' : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=n6dyi9h1Tamsqc7TAVNmjg

20 years ago, a team of four Australian SAS guys, attempted to be the third climbing party ever to summit Mawson’s Peak, otherwise known as Big Ben - Australia’s only active volcano on the sub Antarctic Heard Island- 3,500 south-west of Australia. 20 years later we got the climbing party back together to make this episode. Stu and Matt are still serving SAS officers and Robb Clifton is now in a senior role at Australian Antarctic Division. In 1998-99, the SAS had supported anti-poaching activities in the Southern Ocean. As a result, Austral Fisheries were sympathetic to taking an SAS team south to Heard Island.  The team put ashore at Atlas Cove on the 1st of January 2000 after nearly a month at sea on the 88 metre Fishing Trawler, SOUTHERN CHAMPION. The team worked in the Ship’s fish factory through the incredibly challenging Southern Ocean. On the very first night at Heard Island the team realised how difficult this was going to be …. And it only got worse! They got a lot of things terribly wrong. And Mother Nature was never going to be helpful. But sometimes fate does (and will) smile. It’s a great story of adventure. Facing challenges and accepting fate. Homicidal desires to summit but the need to calculate the risks. And of course, the indefatigable and enduring nature of mateship. Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) <ul><li>3:50   The Team</li> <li>5:15   About Heard Island</li> <li>8:30   What is at Heard Island</li> <li>11:15  The mad idea to climb an active volcano on a sub-Antarctic Island!?</li> <li>13:00  How do you get there?</li> <li>14:10  How did the voyage start…. of course, with logistics challenges!</li> <li>15:45  The voyage south! Working for passage!</li> <li>18:15  Into the Southern Ocean</li> <li>20:45  SAS Water Operators and sea sickness!</li> <li>21:30  Patagonian toothfish</li> <li>24:30  Fishing in the Southern Ocean</li> <li>25:45  The morning of departure to Heard Island</li> <li>29:05  Environmental guidelines and restrictions</li> <li>30:40  Night 1 and the first BIG problem</li> <li>32:15  Naively selecting the worst route up the mountain</li> <li>33:15  Let’s get climbing….</li> <li>39:00  Even more difficulties above Camp 1</li> <li>40:19  The homicidal nature of climbing…. And even more problems.</li> <li>42:00  ‘The most vivid moments are the hard bits’.</li> <li>42:50  Failed summit attempt …. And facing (accepting) death</li> <li>45:00  It just gets worse. No food, fuel or water, two broken tents and only three sleeping bags.</li> <li>47:20  Summit Day</li> <li>50:45  Summit reflections- Robb and Matt</li> <li>55:00  The day after</li> <li>58:55  Reflections - 20 years ago about the Heard Island Expedition</li> </ul> More About Heard Island <a href="http://heardisland.antarctica.gov.au/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://heardisland.antarctica.gov.au/about</a> More About Fishing in the Southern Ocean <a href="https://www.australfisheries.com.au/fishing-operations/southern-ocean" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.australfisheries.com.au/fishing-operations/southern-ocean</a> Music As always music by The Externals. Hear more of The Externals on Spotify. Contact Us <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Also check out the Unforgiving60 playlist on Spotify. A collection of our guests 'power songs' : <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=n6dyi9h1Tamsqc7TAVNmjg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=n6dyi9h1Tamsqc7TAVNmjg</a>

S1E34- Climbing Active Volcanos in the Sub Antarctic - A Unique SAS Mission

Alec Torelli

Ever thought that poker was easy, glamorous and all about the money. Well this one is for you! “This is business …. and this is investing”- Alec Alec Torelli is a professional high stakes poker player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker from California. Alec began playing poker in 2004 when he won $12! It WAS US Dollars though! At 21, Alec moved to Las Vegas. During his first World Series of Poker (WSOP), he finished 2nd. He then won back-to-back events at the Bellagio. The next summer, he placed 6th in the commemorative 40-year anniversary WSOP event, and then 4th in the World Poker Tour at the Bellagio. Alec is the founder of 'Conscious Poker', a popular poker training platform. Alec has been spending the last 14 years making decisions for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single hand. Now we dissect the anatomy of decision making to help others hone the way they make choices. We talk: the role of luck in life, evaluating risk, maintaining a positive mindset, strengthening mental fortitude, handling adversity and setbacks, managing your bankroll and cultivating self-awareness. And Alec's power song!? The Gambler perhaps?    Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 0:00           Cha-ching! 00:30         How it all started 06:30         7 figures up and 7 figures down! 08:20         US rules mean Alec can’t play anywhere but he can in Australia! 10:30         Playing 4 … even 6 .. games at a time! 12:50         ‘Grinding a lot of poker’ 15:40         ‘What will you do when you leave school’ – love Dad 16:15         Playing poker recreationally? 18:20         Monikers 21:50         The psychology of poker 24:30         Emotions…. And overcoming them 27:00         Rich amateurs v professionals 30:00         How do you overcome emotion/ and reset! 32:20         How to give advice to yourself 35:15         How to read someone eating broccoli 36:00         ‘Tells’….. and girls in coffee shops! 39:05         Wearing hats, sunglasses and headphones 42:45         Kipling wants to lose everything in one pitch and toss… and Alec’s thoughts! 44:10         Kipling’s point according to Alec. 46:00         Quick Questions/ Quick Answers…. 53:40         Alec plays poker with Dan Bilzerian ... and the after party! 56:30         Kenny Rogers and Poker 57:00         Good v great poker players?   Links http://www.alectorelli.com     Contact Us  debrief@unforgiving60.com   www.unforgiving60.com     Music  As Always by: The Externals …. Available on Spotify.

Ever thought that poker was easy, glamorous and all about the money. Well this one is for you! “This is business …. and this is investing”- Alec Alec Torelli is a professional high stakes poker player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker from California. Alec began playing poker in 2004 when he won $12! It WAS US Dollars though! At 21, Alec moved to Las Vegas. During his first World Series of Poker (WSOP), he finished 2nd. He then won back-to-back events at the Bellagio. The next summer, he placed 6th in the commemorative 40-year anniversary WSOP event, and then 4th in the World Poker Tour at the Bellagio. Alec is the founder of 'Conscious Poker', a popular poker training platform. Alec has been spending the last 14 years making decisions for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single hand. Now we dissect the anatomy of decision making to help others hone the way they make choices. We talk: the role of luck in life, evaluating risk, maintaining a positive mindset, strengthening mental fortitude, handling adversity and setbacks, managing your bankroll and cultivating self-awareness. And Alec's power song!? The Gambler perhaps?  Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 0:00           Cha-ching! 00:30         How it all started 06:30         7 figures up and 7 figures down! 08:20         US rules mean Alec can’t play anywhere but he can in Australia! 10:30         Playing 4 … even 6 .. games at a time! 12:50         ‘Grinding a lot of poker’ 15:40         ‘What will you do when you leave school’ – love Dad 16:15         Playing poker recreationally? 18:20         Monikers 21:50         The psychology of poker 24:30         Emotions…. And overcoming them 27:00         Rich amateurs v professionals 30:00         How do you overcome emotion/ and reset! 32:20         How to give advice to yourself 35:15         How to read someone eating broccoli 36:00         ‘Tells’….. and girls in coffee shops! 39:05         Wearing hats, sunglasses and headphones 42:45         Kipling wants to lose everything in one pitch and toss… and Alec’s thoughts! 44:10         Kipling’s point according to Alec. 46:00         Quick Questions/ Quick Answers…. 53:40         Alec plays poker with Dan Bilzerian ... and the after party! 56:30         Kenny Rogers and Poker 57:00         Good v great poker players? Links <a href="http://www.alectorelli.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alectorelli.com</a> Contact Us <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Music  As Always by: The Externals …. Available on Spotify.

S2E5- Alec Torelli: Life Lessons Learned from High Stakes Poker

Jimmy McKeown

Tim and Ben like jobs where you can drink at work.  This week they get to do just that during their interview with Jimmy McKeown in the ‘Black Room’ of Whipper Snapper Distillery.  Whipper Snapper is fast becoming a well-known brand amongst whiskey lovers and the go-to drink for many, and in this episode, Jimmy talks us through its amazing origins – and his equally amazing personal story.  From an illegal moonshine still run by a World War II bomber pilot to being recognised as a certified ‘Icon of Whiskey’, the Whipper Snapper story is a cracker. Jimmy discusses his attitude towards risk and regret, both of which served as catalytic elements in starting the distillery, before taking us through the ingredients and distilling process.  He then talks about their range of spirits, from their flagship 'Upshot' to more experimental lines including quinoa whiskey, the soon-to-be released red corn whiskey and – of course – their 'Crazy Uncle Moonshine'. If you don't know who your crazy uncle is ... then it's you! Tellingly, one thing that Jimmy doesn’t talk about is the fact that he had – just the week prior to the interview – been named as Master Distiller of the Year in the Icons of Whisky 2020 Australian awards. Truly humble, a truly great bloke and a truly tasty drop of whiskey – enjoy!   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 02:00 – Jimmy’s early years 06:45 – Vic’s story – Lancaster bombers and illegal moonshine 09:15 – Ben makes up some statistics about WWII Bomber Command attrition rates 10:25 – Jimmy on risk and avoiding regret 13:45 – What is an Australian whiskey? Jimmy talks grain and flavour profiles and the dream of making an Australian whiskey at scale 16:30 – “Full disclosure” 17:10- On the ‘microfactors’ that help make Whipper Snapper different to mass produced whiskey 18:30 – What goes into Whipper Snapper’s whiskey? 21:20 – Red Corn whiskey (coming soon!) – a crazy idea which highlights Whipper Snapper’s close relationship with its grain growers XX:XX - Does anyone actually read the timeline in the Show Notes?! 23:20 – How to make whiskey 33:20 – The story behind the Whipper Snapper’s logo – and its name! 39:40 – Quinoa whiskey – superfood! 45:10 – The whiskey environment in Australia 51:20- Signature Whipper Snapper cocktails 53:50 – Marketing Whipper Snapper 56:30- The Special Operations relationship 1:02:00- How many stories could be tyold over a glass of Upshot 1:03:00:– Quick Questions / Quick Answers! 1:08:00- Jimmy’s favourite quote: From CS Lewis. 1:09:23 – Jimmy’s toast to the entire world!    About Whipper Snapper https://whippersnapperdistillery.com/   Music As always music by The Externals. Hear more of The Externals on Spotify.

Tim and Ben like jobs where you can drink at work.  This week they get to do just that during their interview with Jimmy McKeown in the ‘Black Room’ of Whipper Snapper Distillery.  Whipper Snapper is fast becoming a well-known brand amongst whiskey lovers and the go-to drink for many, and in this episode, Jimmy talks us through its amazing origins – and his equally amazing personal story.  From an illegal moonshine still run by a World War II bomber pilot to being recognised as a certified ‘Icon of Whiskey’, the Whipper Snapper story is a cracker. Jimmy discusses his attitude towards risk and regret, both of which served as catalytic elements in starting the distillery, before taking us through the ingredients and distilling process.  He then talks about their range of spirits, from their flagship 'Upshot' to more experimental lines including quinoa whiskey, the soon-to-be released red corn whiskey and – of course – their 'Crazy Uncle Moonshine'. If you don't know who your crazy uncle is ... then it's you! Tellingly, one thing that Jimmy doesn’t talk about is the fact that he had – just the week prior to the interview – been named as Master Distiller of the Year in the Icons of Whisky 2020 Australian awards. Truly humble, a truly great bloke and a truly tasty drop of whiskey – enjoy! Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) <ul><li>02:00 – Jimmy’s early years</li> <li>06:45 – Vic’s story – Lancaster bombers and illegal moonshine</li> <li>09:15 – Ben makes up some statistics about WWII Bomber Command attrition rates</li> <li>10:25 – Jimmy on risk and avoiding regret</li> <li>13:45 – What is an Australian whiskey? Jimmy talks grain and flavour profiles and the dream of making an Australian whiskey at scale</li> <li>16:30 – “Full disclosure”</li> <li>17:10- On the ‘microfactors’ that help make Whipper Snapper different to mass produced whiskey</li> <li>18:30 – What goes into Whipper Snapper’s whiskey?</li> <li>21:20 – Red Corn whiskey (coming soon!) – a crazy idea which highlights Whipper Snapper’s close relationship with its grain growers</li> <li>XX:XX - Does anyone actually read the timeline in the Show Notes?!</li> <li>23:20 – How to make whiskey</li> <li>33:20 – The story behind the Whipper Snapper’s logo – and its name!</li> <li>39:40 – Quinoa whiskey – superfood!</li> <li>45:10 – The whiskey environment in Australia</li> <li>51:20- Signature Whipper Snapper cocktails</li> <li>53:50 – Marketing Whipper Snapper</li> <li>56:30- The Special Operations relationship</li> <li>1:02:00- How many stories could be tyold over a glass of Upshot</li> <li>1:03:00:– Quick Questions / Quick Answers!</li> <li>1:08:00- Jimmy’s favourite quote: From CS Lewis.</li> <li>1:09:23 – Jimmy’s toast to the entire world!</li> </ul> About Whipper Snapper <a href="https://whippersnapperdistillery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://whippersnapperdistillery.com/</a> Music As always music by The Externals. Hear more of The Externals on Spotify.

S1E31 – Jimmy McKeown- Master Distiller of the Year; The Young Whipper Snapper 

Chris Huet

Chris Huet flew fighter jets with precision and now speaks with passion! He is an award winning, national poetry champion and communications coach, who also applies the principles drawn from his flying fast jets. Chris's Air Force career started with a Bachelor of Arts at the Australian Defence Force Academy before graduating to being a Hornet pilot. In a near-20-year career with the RAAF, Chris ultimately led the fighter training school with a staff of 200 personnel as well as 14 F/A-18 Hornet jets. Chris had always written poetry. He realised that communicating was his passion. And that his poetry was a key vehicle for communications, and it has plenty of transferrable components.  Enter CJ Bowerbird. Chris's 'nom de plume'. Chris was the Australian champion of the Australian Poetry Slam. CJ Bowerbird loves to challenge our emotions- to make us feel! To just feel something! In 2018, Chris released Beyond This Blue, a recording of the show he wrote and performed with the Downfall Choir for the 2017 National Folk Festival. This interview left Ben and Tim grinning from ear to ear- just listen to the poem about the billy cart! **** Tim then was on a flight.... and he wrote this to Chris: **** "Chris, A big thanks for yesterday. We had a quick listen to the audio and we think that it will be very special. Thanks for sharing. Indeed, more than that for me. Thanks for inspiring. On full charge from CJ Bowerbird, last nights whisky and today’s Eckhart Tolle.... I put pen to paper in flight and wrote for the first time in years. It made me feel again.  Regards, Tim ".  Intelligence Summary (INTSUM)  3:30 Just listen to this.... just LISTEN. 6:00 The poem, the poet, the pilot and the person 14:38 What is poetry? 19:00 Poetry and flying fighters 22:10 Is there anything Chris has written and never shared? 25:35 About 'Clicktivism'- to be passionate v to be 'showful' 28:15 Who is CJ Bowerbird? 30:45 'Performance'- Is it a lost or dying art? 38:45 Stage craft..... how much work goes into the 'theatre' of poetry 42:10 CJ Bowerbird on TedX 44:30 Ambush Poetry?! 46:50 Authenticity- the tension between yourself and expectations. Playing the role... 49:30 Ben on his art and authenticity.... how hard it was for Ben to be an artist in the SAS 50:50 On Daydreaming... and beyond 56:15 To rhyme or not to rhyme .... that is the question! (?) 59:00 What about making up words? 1:01:50 Can you learn poetry? 1:02:10 Does Chris even write drunk? (How and why Ben does art drunk). 1:05:50 How kids (teenagers) can learn (to love) poetry. Song lyrics as poetry? 1:09:20 Poetry collides with Music: CJ Bowerbird and the Downfall Choir 1:16:40 Quick Questions/ Quick Answers. 1:22:35 A snippet of 'I am the poem'.More About Chris Huet and CJ Bowerbird  https://www.understood.net.au/aboutchris https://www.cjbowerbird.com.au  Clicktivism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU-_gzFbkWs I am the Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax1wXDXkILA   CJ Bowerbird &amp; the Downfall Choir: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/cjbowerbird   Music As always from The Externals .... available on spotify   More about the Unforgiving60 Podcast www.unforgiving60.com debrief@unforgiving60.com Unforgiving60 Playlist (songs from our guests): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=9m8a9K9kSEOg7typYrIq8g  

Chris Huet flew fighter jets with precision and now speaks with passion! He is an award winning, national poetry champion and communications coach, who also applies the principles drawn from his flying fast jets. Chris's Air Force career started with a Bachelor of Arts at the Australian Defence Force Academy before graduating to being a Hornet pilot. In a near-20-year career with the RAAF, Chris ultimately led the fighter training school with a staff of 200 personnel as well as 14 F/A-18 Hornet jets. Chris had always written poetry. He realised that communicating was his passion. And that his poetry was a key vehicle for communications, and it has plenty of transferrable components.  Enter CJ Bowerbird. Chris's 'nom de plume'. Chris was the Australian champion of the Australian Poetry Slam. CJ Bowerbird loves to challenge our emotions- to make us feel! To just feel something! In 2018, Chris released Beyond This Blue, a recording of the show he wrote and performed with the Downfall Choir for the 2017 National Folk Festival. This interview left Ben and Tim grinning from ear to ear- just listen to the poem about the billy cart! **** Tim then was on a flight.... and he wrote this to Chris: **** "Chris, A big thanks for yesterday. We had a quick listen to the audio and we think that it will be very special. Thanks for sharing. Indeed, more than that for me. Thanks for inspiring. On full charge from CJ Bowerbird, last nights whisky and today’s Eckhart Tolle.... I put pen to paper in flight and wrote for the first time in years. It made me feel again. Regards, Tim ". Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 3:30 Just listen to this.... just LISTEN. 6:00 The poem, the poet, the pilot and the person 14:38 What is poetry? 19:00 Poetry and flying fighters 22:10 Is there anything Chris has written and never shared? 25:35 About 'Clicktivism'- to be passionate v to be 'showful' 28:15 Who is CJ Bowerbird? 30:45 'Performance'- Is it a lost or dying art? 38:45 Stage craft..... how much work goes into the 'theatre' of poetry 42:10 CJ Bowerbird on TedX 44:30 Ambush Poetry?! 46:50 Authenticity- the tension between yourself and expectations. Playing the role... 49:30 Ben on his art and authenticity.... how hard it was for Ben to be an artist in the SAS 50:50 On Daydreaming... and beyond 56:15 To rhyme or not to rhyme .... that is the question! (?) 59:00 What about making up words? 1:01:50 Can you learn poetry? 1:02:10 Does Chris even write drunk? (How and why Ben does art drunk). 1:05:50 How kids (teenagers) can learn (to love) poetry. Song lyrics as poetry? 1:09:20 Poetry collides with Music: CJ Bowerbird and the Downfall Choir 1:16:40 Quick Questions/ Quick Answers. 1:22:35 A snippet of 'I am the poem'. More About Chris Huet and CJ Bowerbird <a href="https://www.understood.net.au/aboutchris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.understood.net.au/aboutchris</a> <a href="https://www.cjbowerbird.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cjbowerbird.com.au</a> Clicktivism: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU-_gzFbkWs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU-_gzFbkWs</a> I am the Poem: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax1wXDXkILA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax1wXDXkILA</a> CJ Bowerbird &amp; the Downfall Choir: <a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/cjbowerbird" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/cjbowerbird</a> Music As always from The Externals .... available on spotify More about the Unforgiving60 Podcast <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">w</a><a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ww.unforgiving60.c</a><a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">om</a> <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> Unforgiving60 Playlist (songs from our guests): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=9m8a9K9kSEOg7typYrIq8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cjO1k0evBeP2nFxX83Akp?si=9m8a9K9kSEOg7typYrIq8g</a>

S1E33- Chris Huet- The Precision of a Fighter Pilot and the Passion of a Poet

It's the anniversary of Season 1 and the finale to boot.... and we didn't ever think we would come this far with this (any!?) trajectory. We reflect on the Heard Island episode. Then the last 12 months- Just once over lightly! And then.... Ben gets his Performance Appraisal Report as a co-host. Finally..... find out how you can be involved with us as part of our 'Ambassadors and Allies' Programs. Ciao to Season 1! We loved every minute .....  thanks for joining us on this crazy ride.   Contact Us: debrief@unforgiving60.com www.unforgiving60.com   Music: As always by The Externals..... find them on Spotify ** While you are there check out the Unforgiving60 playlist on Spotify!

It's the anniversary of Season 1 and the finale to boot.... and we didn't ever think we would come this far with this (any!?) trajectory. We reflect on the Heard Island episode. Then the last 12 months- Just once over lightly! And then.... Ben gets his Performance Appraisal Report as a co-host. Finally..... find out how you can be involved with us as part of our 'Ambassadors and Allies' Programs. Ciao to Season 1! We loved every minute .....  thanks for joining us on this crazy ride. Contact Us: <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a> <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Music: As always by The Externals..... find them on Spotify ** While you are there check out the Unforgiving60 playlist on Spotify!

@RV14 - The Season 1 Finale! On Heard Island & the last 12 months, the co-host's Performance Appraisal Report & Season 2 planning

Mark Wales knows first-hand what happens when a Special Ops combat veteran designs a leather jacket. And also, how to find love on a reality TV show! He’s a Special Operations Combat veteran. Boxer. CrossFit Regionals athlete. Ivy League MBA graduate.    McKinsey consultant.  Fashion designer. Entrepreneur.  Model.  Reality TV star. Father.  Husband.     Mark Wales has fit a whole bunch of titles to his name, and he certainly doesn’t appear to be slowing down.  In this episode, the conversation ranges from the tragic (losing a mate in combat) to the absurd (an inappropriately long discussion on bringing back leather pants). It takes us from Newman to New York; and provides insights working with McKinsey to redesign a cheese packet; and finding love on reality TV. But also, what traits Mark hopes to pass onto his son.  An absolute must-listen episode with an individual who continues to go – always – a little further.   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 2:42           One of these kids is not like the others….. Ben and Mark talk CrossFit Regionals.  Tim (having never been to Regionals) is unable to contribute meaningfully. 5:35           Mark’s right of reply to being killed off during our Zombie Apocalypse episode with Mick Neven 6:33           Mark’s early years in rural Western Australia 8:10           Ben recalls the pinnacle of his military career – getting a ‘black jibber’ for academics as a cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy 8:30           Mark’s first field exercise at the Royal Military College Duntroon – in which he accidentally attacks his own troops 9:35           Posted to the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, in Townsville, Queensland prior to successfully completing SAS selection 10:55         Mark’s strategy to get off the selection course without shame 12:20         Mark’s time in SASR 15:15         Losing a mate in combat – and getting on with leadership while dealing with the impacts 19:15         Ramp ceremonies – farewelling a mate 22:50         Back to the Royal Military College – as an instructor 25:04         The motivation to get out of the Army and do an MBA – at Wharton! 30:40         The genesis of Kill Kapture – tough luxury! 31:40         Cost of goods: $1500.  Sale price:  $1000.  Not the endorsed Wharton pricing strategy 31:55         Coming up with the name “Kill Kapture” 33:40         Building the first jacket in New York’s garment district 35:20         Tough luxury – and taking inspiration from military uniforms 35:55         Out of Wharton and into McKinsey &amp; Co 37:45         Taking on Australian Survivor 38:45         Reality TV – putting military Operational Security to shame! 40:40         Tim throws out some more spurious ‘facts’ (which turn out to be true – John Lapaglia is a medical doctor) 42:35         Celebrity models – former SecDef Jim Matthis in KillKapture 44:45         Seeing (now wife) Samantha Gash for the first time 47:20         Coming off the island – and catching back up with Sam 48:05         Now  - and to the future.  Corporate speaking roles and a new product launch 50:10         Tim and Ben reflect on their very brief period as watch brand ambassadors 50:55         The future of Kill Kapture 52:55         ….which may or may not include leather pants….. 53:40         Mark on leadership, resilience, PTSD – and opening up a little through his corporate speaking roles 56:05         Mark’s daily routine – doing the basics well 57:15         On fatherhood 1:01:20     Quick Question / Quick Answers – on luck, fashion, power songs and Mark’s coolest Army moments 1:05:45     The Cormack McCarthy quote Mark refers to: ‘“War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner” (from Blood Meridian)   Links KillKapture Mark’s Corporate Speaking profile Mark’s Survivor page   Contact Us  email: debrief@unforgiving60.com  website: www.unforgiving60.com     Music By: The Externals …. Available on Spotify

Mark Wales knows first-hand what happens when a Special Ops combat veteran designs a leather jacket. And also, how to find love on a reality TV show! He’s a Special Operations Combat veteran. Boxer. CrossFit Regionals athlete. Ivy League MBA graduate.    McKinsey consultant.  Fashion designer. Entrepreneur.  Model.  Reality TV star. Father.  Husband.     Mark Wales has fit a whole bunch of titles to his name, and he certainly doesn’t appear to be slowing down.  In this episode, the conversation ranges from the tragic (losing a mate in combat) to the absurd (an inappropriately long discussion on bringing back leather pants). It takes us from Newman to New York; and provides insights working with McKinsey to redesign a cheese packet; and finding love on reality TV. But also, what traits Mark hopes to pass onto his son.  An absolute must-listen episode with an individual who continues to go – always – a little further. Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 2:42           One of these kids is not like the others….. Ben and Mark talk CrossFit Regionals.  Tim (having never been to Regionals) is unable to contribute meaningfully. 5:35           Mark’s right of reply to being killed off during our <a href="https://unforgiving60.podbean.com/e/s2e1-sas-tactics-to-fight-the-apocalypse-with-mick-neven-from-the-apocalypse-comedy-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombie Apocalypse episode with Mick Neven</a> 6:33           Mark’s early years in rural Western Australia 8:10           Ben recalls the pinnacle of his military career – getting a ‘black jibber’ for academics as a cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy 8:30           Mark’s first field exercise at the Royal Military College Duntroon – in which he accidentally attacks his own troops 9:35           Posted to the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, in Townsville, Queensland prior to successfully completing SAS selection 10:55         Mark’s strategy to get off the selection course without shame 12:20         Mark’s time in SASR 15:15         Losing a mate in combat – and getting on with leadership while dealing with the impacts 19:15         Ramp ceremonies – farewelling a mate 22:50         Back to the Royal Military College – as an instructor 25:04         The motivation to get out of the Army and do an MBA – at Wharton! 30:40         The genesis of Kill Kapture – tough luxury! 31:40         Cost of goods: $1500.  Sale price:  $1000.  Not the endorsed Wharton pricing strategy 31:55         Coming up with the name “Kill Kapture” 33:40         Building the first jacket in New York’s garment district 35:20         Tough luxury – and taking inspiration from military uniforms 35:55         Out of Wharton and into McKinsey &amp; Co 37:45         Taking on Australian Survivor 38:45         Reality TV – putting military Operational Security to shame! 40:40         Tim throws out some more spurious ‘facts’ (which turn out to be true – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_LaPaglia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Lapaglia is a medical doctor</a>) 42:35         Celebrity models – former SecDef <a href="https://bold.global/carrie-sheffield/2017/04/06/meet-afghanistan-war-veteran-changing-fashion-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Matthis in KillKapture</a> 44:45         Seeing (now wife) Samantha Gash for the first time 47:20         Coming off the island – and catching back up with Sam 48:05         Now  - and to the future.  Corporate speaking roles and a new product launch 50:10         Tim and Ben reflect on their very brief period as watch brand ambassadors 50:55         The future of Kill Kapture 52:55         ….which may or may not include leather pants….. 53:40         Mark on leadership, resilience, PTSD – and opening up a little through his corporate speaking roles 56:05         Mark’s daily routine – doing the basics well 57:15         On fatherhood 1:01:20     Quick Question / Quick Answers – on luck, fashion, power songs and Mark’s coolest Army moments 1:05:45     The Cormack McCarthy quote Mark refers to: ‘“War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner” (from Blood Meridian) Links <a href="https://www.killkapture.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KillKapture</a> Mark’s <a href="https://www.icmi.com.au/mark-wales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corporate Speaking</a> profile Mark’s <a href="https://survivor.fandom.com/wiki/Mark_Wales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Survivor page</a> Contact Us  email: <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>  website: <a href="http://www.unforgiving60.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Music By: The Externals …. Available on Spotify

S2E4- Mark Wales: SAS Journeyman- Beyond Survivor to Tough Luxury......

It's the year 2100. How would SAS inspired tactics fight the Zombie Apocalypse? Mick Neven is 120 years old but still a comedic legend. He loves a good apocalypse and has a comedy show to prove it! Zombies are descending. What's YOUR life choice!?!?   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 0:30. The Situation in the year 2100 5:05. Welcome Mick Neven – Genius Mind &amp; 'What do you have'? 7:20. When running from the tiger when do you rest? 8:30. From your childhood what do you bring? 9:00. Ben and Tim’s biological relationship 09:30. Mark Wales .... from Survivor....  Sux! 12:20. Ben and Tim’s early story 14:00. Talking SAS Selection 20:15. Would you have ‘them’ in your workforce? 22:15. Why Mick is in elite company! 24:25. How Comedians are funny- from Mick (not Ben and Tim!). 31:00. Australian v UK Comedy demand. 42:00. Ben wants high tech stuff in the Zombie Apocalypse! 44:30. Plans and the Zombies! Mick is sceptical! 47:45. Mick’s skills are critical!!!! 52:00. Mick thinks Ben and Tim can’t unite anyone! 52:40. Cray fisherman 56:45. What skills do we need in the apocalypse? 58:00. Obstacle Planning 1:04:00 Park runners we need you!!! 1:05:30 Tim’s obstacle plan- “The Molasses Pit” 1:06:00 How to kill with combine harvesters., 1:08:30 Tim takes a selfie on the edge of - “The Molasses Pit”. Doesn’t end well. 1:11:30 Designing a “The Molasses Pit”. 1:12:00 Farewells and pleasantries!    Music. NEW Music from The Externals in this Episode. Music from The Externals is available on Spotify.   More  www.unforgiving60.com Contact Us debrief@unforgiving60.com 

It's the year 2100. How would SAS inspired tactics fight the Zombie Apocalypse? Mick Neven is 120 years old but still a comedic legend. He loves a good apocalypse and has a comedy show to prove it! Zombies are descending. What's YOUR life choice!?!? Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) <ul><li>0:30. The Situation in the year 2100</li> <li>5:05. Welcome Mick Neven – Genius Mind &amp; 'What do you have'?</li> <li>7:20. When running from the tiger when do you rest?</li> <li>8:30. From your childhood what do you bring?</li> <li>9:00. Ben and Tim’s biological relationship</li> <li>09:30. Mark Wales .... from Survivor....  Sux!</li> <li>12:20. Ben and Tim’s early story</li> <li>14:00. Talking SAS Selection</li> <li>20:15. Would you have ‘them’ in your workforce?</li> <li>22:15. Why Mick is in elite company!</li> <li>24:25. How Comedians are funny- from Mick (not Ben and Tim!).</li> <li>31:00. Australian v UK Comedy demand.</li> <li>42:00. Ben wants high tech stuff in the Zombie Apocalypse!</li> <li>44:30. Plans and the Zombies! Mick is sceptical!</li> <li>47:45. Mick’s skills are critical!!!!</li> <li>52:00. Mick thinks Ben and Tim can’t unite anyone!</li> <li>52:40. Cray fisherman</li> <li>56:45. What skills do we need in the apocalypse?</li> <li>58:00. Obstacle Planning</li> <li>1:04:00 Park runners we need you!!!</li> <li>1:05:30 Tim’s obstacle plan- “The Molasses Pit”</li> <li>1:06:00 How to kill with combine harvesters.,</li> <li>1:08:30 Tim takes a selfie on the edge of - “The Molasses Pit”. Doesn’t end well.</li> <li>1:11:30 Designing a “The Molasses Pit”.</li> <li>1:12:00 Farewells and pleasantries!</li> </ul> Music. NEW Music from The Externals in this Episode. Music from The Externals is available on Spotify. More  <a href="http://www.unforgiving.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unforgiving60.com</a> Contact Us <a href="mailto:debrief@unforgiving60.com">debrief@unforgiving60.com</a>

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