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Life hits hard. Good. So do we. Roll With The Punches is a front-row seat to the messy, beautiful, brutal bits of being human. Hosted by Tiff Cook - former boxer, coach, speaker, rascal, and someone who’s copped a few uppercuts from life and keeps getting back up. She sits down with global survivors, scientists, rebels, rockstars, and everyday legends to ask one thing: What does it really take to get back up when life drops you? We talk breakdowns, breakthroughs, big truths, and the bullsh*t ...
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From the boxing ring to the boardroom, Tiffanee Cook has turned life’s punches into powerful lessons in resilience, mindset, and growth. In this episode, Tiffanee shares her journey from athlete to entrepreneur, how she built mental strength through adversity, and the importance of learning to fight smarter in business and in life. 🎧 Listen to the …
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Ever wonder if you’re being too hard on yourself… or not hard enough? Welcome to the club. In this episode Harps and I throw ourselves into the old messy middle where self-improvement meets self-compassion. We call out the way we talk to ourselves and question when does the “you’ve got this” turn into delusion, and when 'being honest' becomes you v…
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Stephy Lee Cutting opens up about her meteoric journey from a workplace injury that ended her multi-sport career to becoming a professional boxer with four titles across three weight divisions. She shares how boxing became her pathway to healing, how she developed her explosive yet technical fighting style, and what fuels her mission to empower wom…
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Leon Purton strolled in for a chat in today's ep and we tumbled straight into that familiar territory you and I love... identity, leadership, masks, messy middles, self-belief, crucible moments, and why so many of us chase gold stars instead of growth. Leon unpacked how the Air Force shaped him, how a divorce cracked him open, how perfection cost h…
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This one starts with the world's best cookies and ends with an existential gut check, which feels just about right for Roll With The Punches. I'm chatting with Dr Dinesh Palipana, who just casually happens to be a doctor, researcher, advocate, Australian of the Year and absolute legend who is also living with a spinal cord injury after a car accide…
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What happens when a championship-winning athlete turns his competitive drive into building Australia’s largest independent media agency? In this episode, Matt Nunn shares how the discipline he learned on the court became the backbone of his business success. We dive into the mindset shifts, the leadership lessons, and the strategic decisions that h…
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This one hit me right in the feels. Sally Pymer and I went full circle... from addiction and trauma to the power of one simple, radical act: smiling. What started as a keynote-writing journey turned into Sally birthing this contagious 'Smiles with Sally' movement that’s flooding social media (and the Bendigo Times) with genuine human connection. We…
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Janine Shepherd. Holy snapping ducksh*t, where do I even start? This woman’s story isn’t just about resilience, it’s about rebirth. From Olympic hopeful to being hit by a truck and told she’d never walk again… to becoming a pilot, flying instructor, and now deep in her PhD on the in-between spaces of life - literally and spiritually. We spoke about…
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Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse Wellness and founder of Light Warrior, has transformed the way Australians think about health, business, and impact. From building Swisse into a household name to guiding socially responsible and sustainable ventures, Radek shares insights on leadership, innovation, and creating positive change across industries. 🎧 …
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As my feet begin to hit the ground after last week's speaking event I landed in this very human chat on resilience, the kind you actually feel in your bones, with Harps. We opened with the usual chaos, long nails, zero filters, and shenanigans... and from there we went straight into the good stuff. We talked about walking your talk when life is mes…
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I sat down with Matt Formston and came away both humbled and absolutely wired. Matt’s story is next level... losing most of his sight as a kid, getting shoved into hard places, then using all of that grit to become a world class athlete, speaker, executive and dad. We talk about the ugly bits too... getting lost for a decade, raging at bullies, and…
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Dr Cam McDonald is back, and we’re diving deep into what really drives behaviour... in kids, classrooms, and us grown-ups too. Cam breaks down how stress, environment, movement, food, and connection shape focus and behaviour. We unpack why punishment doesn’t work, why every kid (and adult) has their own 'best learning environment,' and how the righ…
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I’ve known Holly since the boxing gym days when she was belting pads like an absolute weapon. Now she’s the founder of Wable, a social app built for neurodivergent humans to find love, friends, work and real support. We talk couch-to-global-startup, capital raises, late nights pitching investors from the car, imposter noise, and the grit it takes t…
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Damien Mu’s journey from the mailroom to CEO of AIA Australia and New Zealand is a story of vision, resilience, and purpose. With over 20 years in financial services, he has led AIA to become a national leader in life insurance, superannuation, and investment products while championing initiatives like AIA Vitality to help Australians live healthie…
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I sat down with Keith Banks and, mate, what a ride. From joining the cops at 17 to going deep undercover in the 70s drug world, then tactical ops, corruption, grief, survivor guilt, and the long road out of PTSD. We got into the messy middle most people skip over… the drinking to sleep, the hypervigilance, the identity crash, and the moment a stran…
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Kel’s back from Italy, jet lagged and pasta-happy, and we get into the real guts of confidence. We talk travel as a reset, ditching the Apple Watch, eating the damn spaghetti, and remembering how good life feels when you stop performing and just live it. Kel shares how she went from second-guessing herself to using her voice at work, online, and in…
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Nova Rosaia turned her passion for movement and mindfulness into Warrior One Yoga, a thriving wellness brand that empowers people at every stage of life. In this episode, she shares her journey of building a purpose-driven business, overcoming challenges, and creating freedom through intentional leadership. Nova also explores how yoga can transform…
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This one’s a raw and real continuation of the chat Mark and I had in episode 952. Mark’s back in the hot seat talking burnout, identity and doing the bloody work when your brain would rather watch cats play piano. We unpack the homework his coach set him, how much of his worth had hitched itself to work, and what it takes to sit in the mess without…
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I think you know the gist by now... Bobby and I have fallen into quite the rhythm of kicking off every podcast with an unlikely chat about cats, but once we get that out of the way we launch into a fun banter on all things comedy, keynotes, keeping your pants on (maybe), and learning new skills. Enjoy! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: t…
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Phillip Grundy’s journey is anything but ordinary, from studying law in China and working in maximum-security prisons to becoming a Partner at Moray & Agnew, advising some of Australia’s most exciting businesses. In this episode, he shares how he’s built a fulfilling career that balances ambition, wellness, and purpose, proving that success doesn’t…
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When oncology nurse and mum of three, Lauren Rayner, found a lump on her neck, she never imagined it would flip her world upside down. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma, she was given 14 months to live - but Lauren wasn’t having it. In this raw and powerful chat, she shares what it’s like being both the nurse and…
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Mark LeBusque dropped back in for an impromptu chat this week and we went straight to the guts of it. He’s had a massive year, hit burnout, and is here to say it out loud. We unpacked the quiet creep of overdoing it, nervous systems on the red line, the ego hit when your worth is tied to your work, and the awkward bit where you’re the person who te…
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Dr Bruce Perry is back! Every time I chat with him, I end up walking away with my head spinning (in the best possible way). This time we’re unpacking why everyone feels so bloody fried right now... and well, how doom scrolling, violent content on our feeds, and the pressure to be 'resilient' 24/7 sure isn't helping. Bruce explains why our brains li…
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My third place, the St Kilda PCYC, is closing its doors after more than 75 years, and it hit me harder than I expected. That gym wasn’t just a space to train, it was where strangers became mates, where effort felt like belonging, and where so many versions of me have walked in and out over the past decade and a half. Waking up to that news felt lik…
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Kylie Lynch came in swinging on all things women's sport, and I’m all for it. VFLW player, coach, and host of the 4TG podcast, she’s using an ACL year to build leaders, not excuses. We talk identity beyond the jersey, why your mind is your gym, and how choosing purpose can look like a 60k pay cut that actually buys your life back. Kylie breaks down…
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Dr. Carrie Jones isn’t just another voice in the hormone space... she’s been prescribing and teaching HRT for over 20 years, and it shows. In this episode we cover some epic ground when it comes to perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy with straight talk on what works, what doesn’t, and why so many women are being dismissed or mismanaged. W…
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Selina Bridge is the dynamic CEO of KX Pilates, leading the brand’s rapid expansion across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. With a background in global marketing and a passion for people-first leadership, she has redefined what it means to balance business growth with motherhood. In this episode, Selina shares her journey from corporate executive to…
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We set out to talk deadlifts and gym bro nonsense… but before I knew it, we’d skipped the weights entirely and started lifting something way heavier - the big questions of faith, spirituality, and existence itself. What began as banter turned into a deeply honest dive into Harps’ innermost thoughts on God... from religious upbringings to strange un…
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Mel Knuckey jumped on to share a hell of a story. Tasmanian mum of two. Community worker. Sleepless for weeks. Misdiagnosed. Admitted. ECT to survive. And the part that lit both of us up... no one checked perimenopause until a therapist suggested it. Mel gets raw about the psych ward, the guilt, the rebuild with her kids, and the power of HRT to pu…
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Jo Cooper is a singer/songwriter, author, and social impact advocate whose unwavering fight for justice has sparked national change. From overcoming childhood challenges and surviving abuse to leading a relentless legal battle that made Australian history, Jo’s story is one of courage, creativity, and transformation. In this episode, she shares how…
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Bloody hell, what a ride this one was. Grant Dooley took me from Melbourne’s west to warships in Shanghai, from the embassy floor during the Jakarta bombing to the guilt of changing a flight that later went down in flames. He’s worn Navy blues, translated in Chinese, raised kids under razor wire, carried survivor’s guilt, and poured it all into his…
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Want to get stronger, fitter, and stop faffing around aimlessly at the gym? Well, here's an ep on some of the more intermediate to advanced concepts around strength and conditioning with a little Q & A with Harps. We cover things like training volume, hypertrophy, the difference between strength and power rep ranges, and little sneaky tweaks like t…
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Sabina Read is one of Australia’s most trusted voices in psychology and human behaviour. As a media commentator, speaker, and co-host of the Human Cogs podcast, she blends warmth and wisdom with real-world insights that help people thrive at work and in life. In this episode, Sabina shares her proudest moments, lessons learned from burnout, and how…
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Some weeks you’re just over yourself, right? That was me this week, and funnily enough that’s exactly what Kel and I ended up diving into. We talked about those little moments where you trip over your own mental shoelaces - anxiety flares, self-sabotage, second-guessing yourself - and how bloody human that is. We riffed on slowing down to speed up,…
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Bloody hell, Eve Ash has lived 10 lives in 1!! She's a psychologist, filmmaker, author, and so much more. Eve uncovers the secrets of her past and how she's uncovered injustice in this fascinating life story. We dive into the psychology behind her curiosity to uncover the truth about her family history and identity in the Netflix documentary 'Man o…
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Harry Sanders’ journey is nothing short of remarkable. From facing adversity as a teen to founding StudioHawk at just 17, he’s gone on to build one of the largest independent SEO agencies in the world — with over 100 staff across Australia, the UK, and the US. Alongside StudioHawk, Harry co-founded luggage brand Kadi, and his entrepreneurial achiev…
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Long gone are the days when sober was a dirty word... and thank #^$% for that! I sat down with the fab Sarah Rusbatch and we went everywhere. Three and a half years since her last visit on the show and we reminisced on how she’s swapped tequila slammers for training plans and is flying to London to run a marathon for her 50th. She’s written a best …
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Bloody hell, perimenopause is a ride. I sat down with Karen Stein, ex-Deloitte partner turned leadership coach and menopause-at-work trailblazer, and we got real about the chaos, confusion, and silence that surrounds this stage of life. We talked about my own messy journey through HRT, testosterone, fatigue, and re-finding my 'sense of self,' and K…
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Paul Guerra’s career spans global business, public advocacy, and now professional sport — but his leadership philosophy has always been the same: lead with heart, build strong communities, and focus on the future. From 17 years at Motorola witnessing the birth of mobile phones, to guiding Victorian small businesses through the toughest days of the …
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Bloody hell, what a ride. Jamie Stedman grew up in the middle of violence, chaos, and a level of unpredictability no kid should ever have to navigate... yet somehow he walked out the other side with a marshmallow heart, a velvet sledgehammer delivery, and a mission to keep women and kids safe by helping men change. From a childhood of protecting si…
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Well, here it is gals... the perimenopause and HRT update I’ve been promising (and dragging my feet with, let’s be honest). Two months into testosterone, three months into HRT, and a whole new cupboard full of supplements thanks to my DNA test. This episode is me laying it all out.... the good, the bad, the hilarious, and the downright frustrating.…
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Seven years ago, Anthea Kenny’s world shattered in the space of one conversation with her 11-year-old daughter. What followed was a nightmare no mother should ever have to face... abuse inside her own family, betrayal by the person she thought she knew, a justice system that didn’t always feel just, and the relentless task of holding it all togethe…
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Paul Greenberg never set out to be a tech founder — in his own words, he was the “accidental entrepreneur.” But from early eBay days to founding Australia’s first online department store, his legacy laid the groundwork for platforms like Catch, Kogan, and MyDeal. He arrived in Australia with nothing but vintage guitars and a vision, later founding …
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She’s back! And this time Kel and I are diving into all the big, scary, liberating stuff... like finding your voice, owning your truth, and saying 'no' without choking on it. We talk people-pleasing, the opposite of 'nice', why boundaries feel like a boxing match, and how sometimes the metaphorical possum you’ve been chasing leaves you wondering wh…
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How to Not Die Tripping Over Your Dog at 70. That’s the real question, isn’t it? And it turns out the answer might involve schnauzers, slow martial arts, and brushing your teeth on one leg. What started as a casual chinwag about hot chocolate and the perils of Temu spiralled (delightfully) into a deep dive on Tai Chi, balance, aging well, and how t…
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Corbin Halliday went from being bedridden with chronic illness to founding one of Australia’s leading clean beauty brands. What began as a homemade organic tanning solution for friends and family grew into a multimillion-dollar business, now stocked nationally and selling a product every 60 seconds. Along the way, Corbin built a purpose-driven bran…
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Bloody hell perimenopausal sista's... this one is for you! I sat down with Amelia Phillips and ended up talking all things perimenopause, HRT, glucose chaos, wearables, weight gain, strength training, and how bloody hard it can be to know what's really going on in your body when everyone has a different opinion and Instagram’s screaming at you to b…
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I sat down for the second time with my favourite philosopher, wordsmith, truth-teller - and now matrimony's fiercest ally - Stephen Jenkinson, to dive deep into love, relationships, and the rituals that hold them together... or should. What started as a conversation about weddings quickly turned into something much bigger. Stephen shared how offici…
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Diana Williams started with a single gym in Bendigo and a vision to create a space where women could feel safe, strong and supported. What began as a passion project grew into Fernwood Fitness, Australia’s leading women only health club with over 70 locations. Along the way, Diana empowered hundreds of women to become business owners, championed th…
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