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THE MYTH OF NORMAL
I knew we were up against it as soon as Jacks first meal was brought into him at hospital during his diabetes diagnosis;This hit home even more so when we were walking into our first diabetic management team meeting after we left the hospital;I was in such shock, that I had to get photographic proof of these things!I had absolutely no idea about the diabetes disease itself, But I knew enough about the human body, and most importantly about how to fuel the body that when you have a diagnosis of... Read more...
LIVE IN THE PRESENT
Before we left Australia, our newly diagnosed diabetic 1yr old had a blood test that changed the way I view the world forever!Firstly, the Dr's in Aus lost our results and we didn't hear back from them for a few months, and when we finally did, it sent our family on a 6 week roller coaster that we will never forget!We were told that he had some concerning elevations in his GAG's and that we would need to do another round of tests to confirm things even more, what were... Read more...
THE PATH NEVER GOES THE WAY YOU INTENT IT TO!
6 months ago, I was at some sort of crossroad; Between work, family & my physical/spiritual/mental health,I felt like I was being pulled in many directions,I had no idea what this crossroad meant, what my next move was or even when change was going to happen.All I knew was that;I desired to spend more time with my wife and kids, have ample space to raise them, be surrounded by nature,and to have,more freedom, control and autonomy, over all aspect of my life (time, $ & attention).And you know what...After some big... Read more...
My Pathless Path
I've turned the big 4  0 at the start of this year;and boy how our lives have changed........ I quit work,We moved countries,Bought a 10acre property,Older boys started a new schoolI've taken over daddy daycare duties of our youngest son,andMy wife started a full time role with her old company, remotely from home;So you could say we've gone through a bit these last few months!I read this book 'The Pathless Path' By Paul Millerat the end of last year which really made me question my 'default' path and my relationship to... Read more...
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE IT, BUT I QUIT!
I quit the best job I ever had; I had the best Crew that I've ever worked with, the best Environment I've ever been a part of, by far the best Facility I've ever worked from, and at a time when the club was turning things around on the field.  And since the Christmas Break of this year, I walked away from it all!  They say that we will only ever make true change in our lives through two ways; Crisis or Choice! Juggling a young family is hard, very... Read more...
How We Spend Our Time Is Everything
By the age of 12, we will have spent 75% of our in person time with our parents or our kids; and by the age of 18, this number increases to 92%. Let that sink in for a moment.....The amount of Family DinnersFamily WalksFamily ConversationsFamily Car TripsFamily AdventuresFamily TrainingsFamily TeachingsFamily LearningsFamily HangoutsAll start to diminish at the blink of an eye after age 12!And for the majority of society, we are oblivious to this; We leave for work at stupid o'clock to beat the trafficWe work crazy hoursWe come home with work energy all tired... Read more...
Want Results? Make Changes!
Not losing weight?Trying to get fit?Struggling to see any improvement in your health & wellness despite putting in the effort?,It’s probably time for a change;An un-conventional approach!This off-season I’ve been faced with this exact problem.I’m working with one of our young up and coming players, who’s coming off a significant injury and is in the process of getting back to full health and fitness!But here’s the problem… He’s been known to be lazy, unmotivated, and has a very poor lifestyle outside of us, so seeing any meaningful change this year... Read more...
You Can Tell A Lot About A Person By These 3 Things
What if I told you I can know anything and everything about you from just 3 things? No gimmicks, slight of hand, or latest self help guru tricks; You show me 3 things and I can show you why your not happy, healthy or living your best life. And it's the same for everyone, know one is safe and immune to these 3 things! How you allocate your 3 most important resources; Time Attention $$  each and every day tells me everything, and I mean everything I need to know... Read more...
Our Lives Will Never Be The Same
'Your baby has Type 1 diabetes and will need insulin for the rest of his life'It was at this moment that I knew our lives had changed forever.It was a hard pill to swallow, hearing these words, and we were in complete shock with what was unfolding in front of our eyes. As the doctors piled in they worked frantically, pumping our son full of fluids as they were worried he might fall into a coma since he was in a full blown Diabetic Ketoacidosis episode. We felt shocked, devastated... Read more...
MY 2CENTS
I'm part of this business/personal development community and was ask a question from one of the members that I thought I should share with you all!

The question was quiet simply, 'What is the most important thing you've learned about physical training (fitness)?'

This was such a great question, but funny enough I've never taken the time to truly think about it, but once I did the answers just flowed out!

So for your reading pleasure, below is the top things I've learnt about fitness, training and general movement over the years;
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The Day It All Changed
I thought I had my path all figured out!  Then I had kids, 3 of them in fact, all crazy ass boys, and it changed my whole perspective on pretty much everything in my life; How I wanted to show up for them, Who I wanted to be as a father, husband, son, brother & friend, How I wanted to raise them, How I wanted to work & impact the world around me. Like I said, pretty much everything;  For me personally and for lots of people around me, It's very... Read more...
Your Health Is Your Wealth
Our mental health, like our physical health, requires consistent care, attention, and cultivation.

 And In honour of it being 'Mental Health Month' Today, I thought we could delve into 4 key areas of our lives that can greatly impact our mental state (positively or negatively);
 - Connection 
 - Getting Uncomfortable
 - Time Alone with Your Thoughts 
- The Stories We Tell Ourselves. 
CONNECTION The sense of connection we cultivate—to our work, ourselves, others, and our environment—plays a pivotal role in our mental well-being.Work: When we engage in work that aligns with our... Read more...
Breathe In, 💆‍♀️ Stress Out: 🧘‍♂️ Exploring the Power of Breathwork
Breathwork has been shown to have many benefits for the body and mind, including regulation of the nervous system, improvement of physical and mental well-being, and reduction of stress and anxiety.From a physiological point of view, breathing is closely connected to our nervous system and has the ability to influence our physical and mental state.During a breathwork experience, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated which controls our rest, repair and digest functions of the body, it’s responsible for slowing down our heart rate, relaxing our muscles, and promoting a sense... Read more...
🕰️ THE TIME PARADOX: WHY DO WE FEEL LIKE WE NEVER HAVE ENOUGH TIME?
Despite having the same 24 hours in a day as everyone else, many of us constantly feel as if we're running out of time. We all have different responsibilities and tasks, but the key to managing our time effectively is understanding how our habits and behaviors impact our time allocation. 🧭 Time Perception: Why It Matters
 Time perception plays a crucial role in our lives. Our brains are wired to focus on the present moment, which can make us feel as if we have limited time. But in reality, it's how... Read more...
WE BECOME THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES!
Last week, I spoke with a group of 15-17 year old girls back in my hometown about performance anxiety in sport!One of the key themes that emerged was the idea that we become the stories we tell ourselves, and how this can have a powerful impact on our ability to perform under pressure.Research has shown that self-talk, or the inner dialogue that we have with ourselves, can significantly impact our performance in high-pressure situations. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that athletes who used... Read more...
THE POWER OF MEDITATION
Do you ever wonder what goes on in that mysterious organ inside your skull? Well, get ready to dive into the fascinating world of grey matter and discover how meditation can unlock its potential for improved brain health. Hold on to your amygdala, because we've got some exciting research to share!Grey matter, the brain's enigmatic tissue, plays a crucial role in processing information and mediating various cognitive and emotional functions. It consists of nerve cell bodies and dendrites, which form the brain's outer layer called the cortex, and deeper regions... Read more...
AEROBIC FITNESS (VO2Max) & ALL CAUSE MORTALITY
Want to know the secret to a happy and healthy life?? Get as fit as you can!Between 1991-2014 the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, Ohio, United States) put 122,007 people through a Treadmill Based Cardio Stress Test. The participants were ranked accordingly to their ability to reach then exceed 85% of their estimated maximal heart rate, and keep going until failure. At failure a VO2Max (maximum rate at which your muscles can extract oxygen from your blood and put it to metabolic use to generate energy) score was taken and then... Read more...
THE 🥶 WILL SET YOU FREE!
Every time I talk to people about cold exposure, I always get the same response, 'why would I do that? It sounds like hell, and I could never do that', and you know what I always respond with?'The fact that you responded like that, is exactly the reason why you need to try it!' The cold is the fastest, easiest, and most impactful tool we have at our disposal when it comes to creating mental toughness/resilience, and getting out of our own heads, because of this, it does wonders to... Read more...
MAKING STRESS YOUR FRIEND
How our minds and bodies react to the demands of our everyday lives is directly proportional to what we expose it to on a daily basis. We all have shit going on, pressures to deal with, obligations taking up all our time, but where we differ is that we all have different ways of coping with it all. I call this my 'Mental Robustness' Model, and it's quiet simple really; Mental Robustness = 'Our ability to handle the demands of our external and internal environment' So what does this actually mean??? Stress only... Read more...
HOW DID I GET HERE?
I used to pride myself on my ability to write a world class training programme for the athletes and clients I worked with on a daily basis, and that this was all that was required for them to create long lasting meaningful change in their lives.This was a thought process that stayed with me for most of my career, and to be honest it was only up until these last few years since I've been out of the limelight and have had the space to look back on things that I now know this... Read more...