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Why'd You Think You Could Do That?“Life Isn’t a Dress Rehearsal”: Gerrard Gosens on Living Like He Means ItEpisode Summary Gerrard Gosens has never seen the path ahead — literally. Born completely blind, Gerrard has defied every limitation the world tried to place on him. In this episode, Sam Penny dives deep into Gerrard’s extraordinary life of endurance, from running ultra-marathons and representing Australia at the Paralympics to climbing Mount Everest, dancing on national television, and launching a chocolate empire.Whether he’s running 2,000 kilometres, flying a plane, swimming the English Channel, or raising a blind daughter to chase her own dreams, Gerrard shows us that bravery isn’t about the absence of fear — it’s about...
2025-07-241h 13Why'd You Think You Could Do That?You Don’t Need More Motivation - You Need a Braver EnvironmentMost people wait to “feel” brave. But what if that’s the wrong game entirely?In this Bravery Digest, Sam Penny breaks down why you don’t rise to the level of your motivation — you fall to the level of your environment. Motivation fades. Willpower runs dry. But if you build the right systems, routines and surroundings, bravery becomes inevitable.This short, sharp solo episode gives you five tactical ways to build an environment where bold action becomes your default, not the exception. If you want to stop waiting and start showing up braver — even on the hard...
2025-07-2303 min
The Price You Pay15: Taylor Gosens is the 2nd Women Ever to Don the Green & Gold in Para-JudoGet ready to be inspired as we welcome Taylor Gosens and her father, Gerrard Gosens, to the Price You Pay podcast. Taylor, a para judo athlete who recently showcased her talents at the Paralympic Games in Paris, shares her journey from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to the gripping world of para judo. You’ll hear about her incredible ambition to compete at the 2032 Games in Brisbane and the sacrifices she’s made along the way. Gerrard, a former multi-sport athlete for Australia, provides a heartfelt perspective on supporting Taylor through the unique challenges of her low vision, turning person...
2024-12-0646 min
ConversationsFrom the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believeAthlete Gerrard Gosens didn't realise he was blind until his first day at primary school. His adventurous spirit led him to become a three time Paralympian, climb Mt Everest, swim the English Channel, and perform the rhumba on Dancing With The Stars.This conversation talks about family life, family history, childhood memories, origin stories, training, medical procedures, surgery, mountaineering, mountains, cycling, open water swimming, parenting, genetic conditions, glaucoma, disability, charity, Stevie Wonder, chocolate, training, exercising, Paralympic sport, triathlon, indoor climbing, sepsis, team building, reality TV, and fundraising.
2024-11-0152 min
Stories of HopeGerrard Gosens. A Blind Man with Incredible Vision -RepostGerrard was born blind and yet from an early age lived life wholeheartedly. He even rode his bike to school each day as a kid, following his brothers bike. He is a paralympian, has summited Mt Everest, been on dancing with the stars, he owns two chocolate shops and is planning to swim the English channel later in the year. He is a remarkable man.
2024-08-2242 min
Streets of Your TownGerrard Gosens' attempt to become the first blind person to swim across the English ChannelFor Paralympian athlete Gerrard Gosens, taking on the challenge of swimming across the English Channel is more than just a physical one. It’s also mental, as the blind swimmer confronts the elements and conditions of the day and then figures out how to overcome them. Gerrard tells us on Streets of Your Town podcast how he is well into an intense training regimen preparing for his attempted channel crossing in August - swimming from the UK to France in his quest to become the first blind person to do so. It’s a big...
2024-06-2022 min
Effortless SwimmingLife at Full Throttle: Why Extreme Challenges Ignite and Satisfy Your Life’s Journey with Gerrard GosensWe have an extraordinary guest, Gerrard Gosens, who is a three-time Paralympian and has an impressive list of accomplishments. From competing in running to representing Australia in triathlon at the Commonwealth Games, Gerrard has proven himself as an exceptional athlete. But his achievements don’t stop there. He has climbed Mount Everest, completed a 2000km run from Cairns to Brisbane multiple times, and even appeared on Dancing with the Stars.
However, what makes Gerrard’s story truly remarkable is his current endeavor to become the first blind person to swim across the English Channel. In this episode, Gerr...
2024-01-3142 min
The Effortless Swimming Podcast#318 : Life at Full Throttle: Why Extreme Challenges Ignite and Satisfy Your Life's Journey with Gerrard GosensWe have an extraordinary guest, Gerrard Gosens, who is a three-time Paralympian and has an impressive list of accomplishments. From competing in running to representing Australia in triathlon at the Commonwealth Games, Gerrard has proven himself as an exceptional athlete. But his achievements don't stop there. He has climbed Mount Everest, completed a 2000km run from Cairns to Brisbane multiple times, and even appeared on Dancing with the Stars. However, what makes Gerrard's story truly remarkable is his current endeavor to become the first blind person to swim across the English Channel. In this episode, Gerrard shares...
2024-01-3042 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowGet Your Sheet Together: The Lad Collective Story | #160In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Bill and Ed Ovenden, brothers who have established the bedroom brand, The Lad Collective. Founded in 2020, Ed and Bill have developed bed sheets that even bloody useless Australian males can use. Corner tags, magnetic clips, zip in pillow slips - it’s totally idiot proof. But jokes aside, there is a serious side - they’ve developed a version of the product which is registered with the NDIS - National Disability insurance scheme which even includes braille sewn in. In this very entertaining conversation, Ed and Bill...
2022-02-1351 min
2021-09-2946 min
TradeMutt RadioGerrard Gosens: Jack of all tradesImagine climbing Mt Everest, doing the salsa on Dancing with the stars, or becoming a Belgian chocolate connoisseur and business owner all while having never seen the light of day.These are just 3 examples of how blind Australian, Paralympian, adventurer and businessman Gerrard Gosens continues to live a life many of us dream about despite living with a disability that he has had since birth.In this yarn with Gerrard we find out what fuels his fire and how he has over come a physical disability to achieve the...
2021-03-311h 03
Silver Lining Moments with KerryA moment of blindness is lined by visionA SLM conversation with Gerrard Gosens Silver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, thoughts, and ideas that expand love and light “Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends.” These words welcomed me as I was walked into Chocolate Moments in Brisbane, Australia. Walking into the store was a serendipitous happenstance that led to this episode with the store’s owner, Gerrard Gosens. Gerrard Gosens was born with congenital blindness. Even though he has never seen a day in his life, he lives a life full of adventure and experiences. These are some...
2019-10-191h 22