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#270 - Heston Russell: Former Special Forces Commander on Maximising Your Potential.
A 5th generation military man called by a purpose to serve our country, Commando Heston Russell put his life on the line in 5 tours of Iraq & Afghanistan.
His calling to serve & willingness to sacrifice his life on the front line, filled him with pride until our country turned their back on him.
Branding Heston a war criminal, the ABC released doctored footage and accused Heston of committing a war crime. Proving he wasn’t even in the country at the time of the incident & that the footage had been manipulated, Heston was not only cleared of the accusations but he also won a landmark defamation case in the Federal Court against the ABC. Throughout this process, the politicians who had formerly called on Heston for his expertise did not answer his calls for assistance & the Australian Defence Force did not reach out to even check in on him once. Heston was abandoned by the people he served whilst in the fight of his life.
However, now on the other side of a more tumultuous time, I was privileged to share this incredible conversation with him.
There are a few things I admire about Heston. Of course, his service to our great country is one of them, but at the core of this incredible man is one of the most powerful stories & unique personalities I have had on the show. Here is what to expect for our chat:
- Crushing all stereo types, Heston now openly speaks about his sexuality as a gay man - one of the very few who have walked his path in life to do so.
- He shares some absolutely hilarious stories in the conversation that had me in stitches. The more wholesome message though is the importance of embracing who you truly are to live a fulfilled life & reconnect with your purpose in life.
- We break down & discuss the mindset & character required to be a high performer in the special forces.
- Heston intimately shares the words he wrote in death notes to family & friends before heading off on his most dangerous deployments. He believes that this is one of the most powerful exercises you can do to find inner peace & channel high performance.
- We speak about leadership & why it seems to be lacking in Australian politics.
- All of this & so much more in one of my all time favourite episodes of the show.
Follow Heston & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @hestonrussell
Go to https://hestonrussell.com/book for his incredible book!
@HestonRussell on YouTube.
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Big love,
Brad xx
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#284 - Jack 'Jarchy' Archdale | Marriage, Country vs City Living & Jingles For Our Dogs.
01:19:46||Season 5Jack 'Jarchy' Archdale is 1 half of the popular comedy podcast 'We Mean Well' & Triple M Radio's 'Lu & Jarch' 2-4pm weekdays.Jarch is a country fella living city life on the back of his wild success in podcast & social media land. Recently married & the loving father of his German Shepherd Brutus, we enjoyed a candid conversation about his career wins, settling into life in the city & all of the feelings that make up this wild experience of life.You can follow both Jarchy & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @jarchyIf you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates.Big Love,Brad xoxo#283 - Larry Emdur | The Morning Show & Being TV's Most Axed Host.
01:11:10||Season 5Larry Emdur is the loveable personality that has entertained in Australian lounge rooms for over 35 years. The Gold Logie winner is best known for his work as the host of 'The Price Is Right', 'The Chase Australia' & 'The Morning Show'. He is the founder & creator of award winning whisky 'Ben Buckler', the author of 'Happy As Larry Emdur' & the husband/father of a beautiful family that are his pride & joy.A genuinely great bloke, with an incredible story. You can follow both Larry & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @larryemdurIf you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates.Big Love,Brad xoxo#282 - Chris Billam-Smith | Former Boxing World Champ On Ego, Defeat & Team Mentality.
42:32||Season 5Chris Billam-Smith is one of boxings top ranked cruiserweights.The former world champion is in pursuit of the belts & the formidable names that currently hold them.Widely regarded as one of the sports biggest gentleman, Chris prides himself on his integrity & the way he carries himself as a role model for the next generation.In our conversation we discuss:- The world of boxing promotion.- Bouncing back from defeat & reframing what truly matters in life.- Training under coach Shane McGuigan.- The mindset shift from amateurs to pro boxing & why some people consider him an unlikely champion.- His entertaining style & why he chooses to flight in close.You can follow both Chris & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @chrisbillamIf you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates.Big Love,Brad xoxo#281 - Hattie Boydle: Sacrifice, Self-Care & Protocols For Muscle Growth.
45:04||Season 5Hattie Boydle is a world champion bodybuilder & fitness coach. For Hattie, the gym is a place to sculpt the body & mind. Much of her philosophy for life has been etched in between the sets that have transformed her physique into that of a world champion fitness competitor.We discuss:- Training protocols for hypertrophy (building muscle), alongside nutrition & recovery.- Whether the sacrifice to succeed in her sport was worth it.- Her relationship with training as self care.- Devoting yourself to a craft.- Critiquing yourself vs being critical of your self- & much more.You can follow both Hattie & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @hattieboydleIf you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates.Big Love,Brad xoxo#280 - The Indirect Pursuit Of Happiness | Dr Tal Ben-Shahar.
01:01:29||Season 5Dr Tal Ben-Shahar is one of the worlds leading authorities in happiness. Founder of 'The Happiness Studies Academy', Tal has dedicated so much of his life to helping us become happier & anti-fragile, to live better lives.Tal obtained his PhD in Organisational Behaviour and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history & many of Tal's students have gone on to have celebrated success in these fields.In this conversation, we cover:- Why happiness seems so simple, yet is so ellusive.- Why you can't directly pursue happiness, & how to indirectly pursue it.- Where science, psychology & philosophy intersect to influence happiness studies.- How to walk the line between blissful ignorance & painful awareness.- Why you should embrace unhappiness.- The necessity of failure.- & much more!Follow Tal & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @talhappier @happiness.studies.academy To support the podcast you can subscribe to the show & share it with your mates.To access more of Tal's work, head to: https://talbenshahar.com/Big love & much happiness to you,Brad xoxo.#279 - Program Your Mind For A More Positive Life | Sarah Grynberg.
01:05:16||Season 5Sarah Grynberg is the host behind the internationally popular podcast 'A Life Of Greatness' & the author of her new book 'Living A Life Of Greatness'.Sarah has interviewed some of the most prominent names in the world of wellness, the likes of Dr Andrew Huberman, Esther Perrell, Dr Joe Dispenza, Deepak Chopra & many more. Her own personal wisdom & insight has been poured into her newly published book & for the second time in a few years, I sat down with Sarah to pick her brain for insights that we can all apply to live great lives of our own.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @sarahgrynberg & 'A Life Of Greatness' everywhere you get your podcasts.Big love,Brad xx#278 - Andrew Hamilton | It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life.
01:28:38||Season 5 @andrewhamiltoncomedy is an Australian stand-up comedian, YouTuber with The OG Crew, podcast host of 'Flog Cabin' & published author of 'The Profound Benefits of A Stint In Prison'.A former guest of the show, in our first conversation Andrew detailed the events that lead to his arrest for dealing a number of party drugs, most famousley - magic mushrooms. In this conversation he speaks candidly on:- Why it's never too late to change your life.- How he has found peace with his past.- Why comedy gave him purpose & saved his life.- The voice in his head that called him to comedy.- His sobriety journey.- How to know if you are on the right path-& much much more.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @andrewhamiltoncomedy Big love,Brad xx#277: Jemma Sbeg | The Psychology of Your 20's & Being A Person In Progress.
01:10:04||Season 5Jemma Sbeg is the incredibly talented host of popular international podcasts 'The Psychology of Your 20's' & 'Mantra'. She is also the newly published author of 'Person In Progress'.In this candid conversation we speak on:- How her most successful year professionally lead to a mental breakdown, & how she is recovering from that.- The dream job fallacy.- Detaching your identity from what you do.- Why we will never be 'perfect'.- How to compare in a healthy & productive manner.- Why the challenges of our 20's continue on in most decades of our life.- How to spot a quarter life crisis.- & much much more.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the channel & follow us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @jemmasbeg @thatpsychologypodcastBig love,Brad xx#276 - Jack Henderson | Building A $40M+ Property Portfolio & Business Empire.
01:33:31||Season 5Jack Henderson is the founder of Henderson Advocacy & he has built a $40m+ property portfolio, all by the age of 28.In this very candid conversation:- The mindset that drives Jack's success & how his motivation has changed over time.- His partners agressive cancer diagnosis that challenged his beliefs- Understanding the ego behind materialism & early age success- Jack's real estate investment strategy- His honest opinion on the Australian cost of living & housing crisis- & much much more.You can follow both Jack & I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @jackhendersonIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to the show on your platform of choice. It helps the show to grow & ensures that I get the best & most valuable guests for you all to enjoy.Big Love,Brad.