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Endure Edge PodcastA Little Christmas MagicA Little Christmas Magic to End the Year.To wrap up our final episode of the year, we were lucky enough to welcome a very special guest into the studio, Santa Claus himself! We talk laughs, reindeer, chimneys, and the magic of Christmas, while also sharing kind reminders about resilience, joy, and taking care of ourselves during a busy season.A huge thank-you to Jesse Pretorius for bringing Santa to life and helping us end the year with warmth, smiles, and a little North Pole magic.This episode is all about f...
2025-12-2232 min
Endure Edge PodcastGrit Over Talent — The Rise of Rachel “The Big Dog” BeatonIn this episode of the Endure Edge Podcast, Jacques Wijtman sits down with Rachel “The Big Dog” Beaton to unpack the work, discipline, and mindset behind her rise in the running world. Known by many as a running influencer, Rachel breaks down what most people don’t see, the early mornings, the lonely miles, and the decision to train without a coach.From her life before running, to conquering Comrades and earning back-to-back Bill Rowan finishes, this conversation dives deep into mental toughness, women’s mental health, and the power of community. Raw, honest, and unapologetic, this episode...
2025-12-1544 min
Endure Edge PodcastRise Through the Fire: Darren Thomas Redefines ResilienceIn this episode, we sit down with Darren Thomas, Hyrox world champion, elite adaptive CrossFit athlete, and a man who has turned unimaginable adversity into unstoppable momentum. After an event that changed his life and left him in a wheelchair, Darren refused to let circumstance define his future. Instead, he rebuilt himself with grit, discipline, and a mindset forged under pressure.We dive into the moment his competitive fire reignited, how he trains at a world-class level, the mental battles behind the physical ones, and what it really takes to rise when life hits hardest. This is...
2025-12-101h 05
Endure Edge PodcastThe Power Women Forget They Have with Marisca OrrIn this episode, we sit down with Marisca Orr, a woman redefining strength from the inside out.She’s the force behind a movement that helps women stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start stepping into the power they forgot they had.We talk about what it really means for women to build strength, not just in the gym, but in identity, mindset, and everyday life.From the fears women carry, to the confidence they unlock through lifting, to Marisca’s own journey of resilience and leadership, this conversation hits deep.This episode is bold...
2025-12-0352 min
Endure Edge PodcastSias du Plessis: UnfilteredSias du Plessis joins Endure Edge for his most honest and unfiltered conversation yet.From the grind behind South African sports to the pressure of building a voice that can’t be ignored, Sias opens up about the lessons, the failures, the mindset, and the moments that shaped him.We dive into:• What drives his obsession for excellence• The real challenges behind the mic• Lessons learned from working around SA’s boldest media figures• The mental toughness behind interviewing elite athletes• Identity, ambition, criticism, and staying true to your voice• The state of Sou...
2025-11-2659 min
Endure Edge PodcastThe Flavourist: Surrounded by Alcohol, Powered by Control — Julian ShortIn this episode, we sit down with Julian Short — The Flavourist, a two-time World Class champion and one of South Africa’s most respected bartenders. Known for his ability to build emotion through flavour, Julian talks openly about the craft, the discipline behind great cocktails, and the realities of working in an environment shaped by alcohol, pressure, and performance.We explore how he maintains control in a field where excess is always within reach, how he protects his mental health, and what it really takes to stay creative without losing balance. From the philosophy of flavour to the...
2025-11-1938 min
Endure Edge PodcastCutting Through Fear: Prof Carol Ann Benn on Breast Cancer and the Human SpiritIn this raw and fearless conversation, Prof Carol-Ann Benn, one of South Africa’s leading breast-cancer surgeons, opens up about the fight against fear, misinformation, and the system itself.From what women really need to do when they find a lump, to why courage is the most powerful form of medicine, this episode dives deep into truth, science, and survival.This is not just about breast cancer. It’s about endurance, humanity, and the power to keep showing up.
2025-11-1252 min
Endure Edge PodcastFrom Cage to Ring: Boyd Allen’s Warrior Mindset & SA’s Fight RevolutionIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Boyd Allen, one of South Africa’s most versatile and respected combat athletes. From dominating the EFC cage to reinventing himself in the boxing ring, and now shaping the next generation at Apex Gym, Boyd’s journey is a masterclass in discipline, evolution, and warrior mindset.We dive deep into:* The mindset shift from MMA champion to professional boxer* Building Apex Gym and developing future champions* Training philosophies, mental toughness, and fighter psychology* The current state of South African boxing & MMA* The rise of D...
2025-11-0449 min
Endure Edge PodcastBetween Two Worlds: Identity, Adoption & Becoming Lucky Du PlessisBorn into chaos, raised by love, and shaped by two worlds. Lucky Du Plessis’s story is one of resilience, identity, and redemption. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lucky opens up about growing up as a Black man with an Afrikaans surname, navigating the pain and beauty of adoption, and finding purpose through struggle.We dive deep into what it means to belong, to rebuild yourself from the ground up, and to turn trauma into strength. From the heartbreak of being lost as a child to the discipline of running and the fight for mental clarity, this is...
2025-10-301h 07
Endure Edge PodcastThey’re Not Okay: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis — with Nikita Ghisleni. (Ed Psych)Behind every classroom door, something deeper is happening, a silent crisis that’s stealing our kids’ confidence, joy, and sense of self.In this episode, I sit down with Educational Psychologist Nikita Ghisleni to confront the truth about what’s really going on in schools: the pressure, the loneliness, and the emotional damage many students carry long after the bell rings.We talk about why so many children are struggling with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide… and how the system, the teachers, and even parents sometimes miss the signs until it’s too late.T...
2025-10-271h 04
Endure Edge PodcastThe Truth Behind the Laugh: Themba RobinBehind every laugh, there’s a story most people never hear.In this powerful conversation, Themba Robin opens up about the reality behind the punchlines, the pressure, the pain, and the purpose that drives his comedy.We dive deep into what it means to be a man navigating mental health, how humor can be both a shield and a weapon, and why vulnerability can be the most powerful stage of all.This isn’t just about jokes.It’s about truth, identity, and the courage to speak the things we usually hide.
2025-10-201h 03
Endure Edge PodcastWeaponizing Fatherhood: How the System Breaks DadsThis is not just another conversation. This is a war cry.In this episode, I sit down with Gary Da Silva from Fathers4Justice to expose the brutal reality so many fathers face behind closed courtroom doors. We talk about a system that bleeds fathers dry, uses children as leverage, and turns love into a transaction.We dive deep into:How maintenance gets weaponized against fathersParental alienation and emotional warfareAttorneys and a system that profits from broken familiesThe emotional toll of being erased from...
2025-10-131h 12
Endure Edge PodcastJack Lotter: The Mindset Behind Muscle and the Price of PerfectionIn this episode, we sit down with Jack Lotter, one of South Africa’s top bodybuilding coaches, supplement specialist, and the mind behind Sheriff Training Systems.We dive deep into the mindset it takes to build elite physiques, the sacrifices most people never see, and the fine line between discipline and obsession. From steroids and peptides to TRT and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Jack pulls back the curtain on the truths, myths, and future of bodybuilding.This isn’t just a conversation about training, it’s about the hidden costs of chasing perfection, the ps...
2025-10-011h 20
Endure Edge PodcastThe Truth About Strength: Men, Muscle, and Mental BattlesIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew Carruthers, entrepreneur, disruptor, and a leading voice in South Africa’s fitness culture. We go beyond the surface of muscles and success to talk about the real battles men face: mental health, pressure, identity, and what strength truly means today. From the expectation to always look tough, to the hidden struggles no one sees, this conversation is raw, honest, and unfiltered.If you’ve ever questioned what it takes to be a man in today’s world, this one’s for you.
2025-09-251h 00
Endure Edge PodcastFrom Amputation to Inspiration. The Erin Lazarus StoryAt 23, Erin Lazarus lost her foot to Lupus. Most people would have stopped there. Instead, she strapped on a running blade and decided to chase marathons. In this raw and powerful conversation, Erin shares how she turned pain into purpose, how she kept a promise to her dad to run side by side, and why she refuses to let excuses win.This isn’t just about running. It’s about resilience. It’s about choosing strength when life tries to break you. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, Erin’s story will remind you that you can fi...
2025-09-161h 01
Endure Edge PodcastChad Nathan aka GingerWithaGoPro | Running, Adventure & Living Without LimitsIn this episode we sit down with Chad Nathan, aka GingerWithaGoPro, a creator, runner, and world traveler who’s built a life around adventure, storytelling, and pushing limits.In this episode we dive deep into:🏃 His running and endurance journey, the training, the grind, and what keeps him moving🌍 The wildest moments he’s captured with a GoPro🎉 How he balances late nights, travel, and training🎥 The mindset behind creating honest stories, not just highlight reels❤️ Projects and moments where he gives back and makes an impactThis convers...
2025-09-121h 06
Endure Edge PodcastAddiction, Recovery, and the Frontman’s Mental Game – Gavin Edwards of Prime CircleIn this powerful episode of Endure Edge, Gavin Edwards — frontman of Prime Circle — opens up like never before. From the chaos of addiction to the daily fight of sobriety, Gavin shares the raw truth about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding his life, and stepping into one of South Africa’s biggest rock bands. We dive into the mental battles of replacing an iconic frontman, the weight of fan expectations, and how resilience, faith, and music kept him going. This is a story about struggle, survival, and the mental game it takes to endure.
2025-09-041h 07
Endure Edge PodcastFrom Silence to Strength: Goffy the Wolfess – A Fighter’s StoryTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse and suicide.In this episode, we sit down with Goffy the Wolfess — a fighter, trainer, and mentor who turned her deepest struggles into strength. After surviving years of physical and emotional abuse, and battling moments of darkness where she almost lost hope, Goffy found boxing. The sport didn’t just teach her how to fight in the ring, it gave her voice back, rebuilt her confidence, and transformed her into a symbol of resilience.Today, she’s not only a fighter, but also a trainer and role model...
2025-08-2755 min
Endure Edge PodcastLove, Divorce & Dating Over 40 — Philicity Reeken UnfilteredIn this week’s Endure Edge, we sit down with Philicity Reeken — actress, radio host, and the fearless voice behind Love, Dating & Chaos. We go deep into the realities of love, heartbreak, divorce, and dating over 40. From the stigma of being single later in life to the raw truths about modern relationships, Philicity shares her unfiltered take on what it means to start over and truly thrive. And men, listen up — there’s plenty of real-world advice here for you too, from navigating dating with confidence to understanding what truly matters in marriage. Whether you’re single, divorced, or somewhere...
2025-08-131h 21
Endure Edge PodcastMore Than an Athlete: Emma Pallant-Browne on Pregnancy, Periods & Mental ResilienceIn this powerful first episode of Women’s Month, elite triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne gets real about the parts of sport we don’t talk about enough. From racing while on her period to navigating pregnancy as a pro athlete, Emma opens up about the mental shifts, physical challenges, and emotional resilience that come with being a woman in high-performance sport.We dive into:Training through pregnancyBreaking the stigma around menstruation in competitionRebuilding identity during time offMental health, body image, and redefining strengthRaw, honest, and...
2025-08-061h 01
Endure Edge PodcastBrent Lindeque: The Good Things Guy on Going Viral, Mental Health & Living AuthenticallyIn this episode, I sit down with Brent Lindeque – better known as The Good Things Guy – to unpack the incredible journey behind the viral kindness movement that changed his life. We dive deep into his mental health struggles, the highs and lows of going viral, and his raw, honest experience of coming out and living authentically. This is more than just a conversation about positivity – it’s about resilience, vulnerability, and the courage to be real in a world that often only celebrates the highlight reel.
2025-07-271h 05
Endure Edge PodcastWhere Warriors Are Made — The Gym Behind South Africa’s Biggest Fitness EventIn this episode, we step inside BST CrossFit — the powerhouse gym behind South Africa’s biggest functional fitness competition, The Battle. We talk all things fitness, CrossFit, HYROX, and dive deep into the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level.From the evolution of functional fitness in Africa to the raw, unfiltered challenges of running elite competitions, this one’s for anyone obsessed with training, grit, and human performance.🎧 Don’t miss it — whether you’re a die-hard CrossFitter, a HYROX athlete, or just looking for some motivation to level up.
2025-07-2138 min
Endure Edge PodcastSpringboks’ Impi and Bodybuilding Champ : Sibusiso Kotelo on Strength, Struggle & the Warrior’s MindIn Episode 10 of Endure Edge, we sit down with Sibusiso Kotelo — The fierce Impi who leads the Springboks onto the field and bodybuilding champion.We go beyond the war paint and muscle to explore the mental toughness, personal struggles, and spiritual strength it takes to carry the warrior spirit — on the stage, in the stadium, and in life.Sibusiso opens up about his journey from bodybuilding to becoming the face of the Springboks’ warrior tradition, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what it really means to embody strength from the inside out.If you...
2025-07-1756 min
Endure Edge PodcastRichard Laskey: Addiction, Death, Daughters & The GrindIn this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with Richard Laskey—endurance athlete, father of five, Director of Modern Athlete Magazine, and relentless charity fundraiser—for an unfiltered look into a life shaped by pain, purpose, and parenting. From battling personal demons and facing addiction to raising three daughters in a world that doesn’t slow down, Richard opens up about what nearly broke him—and what saved him. We talk about death, recovery, the mental game behind ultra-endurance events like the Comrades Marathon, and the emotional toll and triumph of fundraising for kids fighting...
2025-07-081h 18
Endure Edge PodcastRyno Griesel: On Suffering, Resilience, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to BeIn this raw and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with legendary endurance athlete and adventurer Ryno Griesel to explore the role of suffering in shaping resilience, character, and purpose. From navigating brutal mountain expeditions to pushing the limits of human endurance, Ryno has built a life around choosing discomfort—and mastering it.We unpack the psychology of pain, the difference between voluntary suffering and hardship life throws at you, and why intentionally walking into the fire can lead to the most meaningful growth. Ryno opens up about the cost of greatness, moments of breaking, and how to st...
2025-06-301h 02
Endure Edge PodcastWhen the World Breaks: Danny Painter on Grief, Health, and Holding OnWhat do you do when the person you love most dies — and the world keeps turning? In this raw and powerful conversation, Jacaranda FM's very own Danny Painter opens up about the sudden loss of her husband, the silent weight of grief, and what it really means to survive when everything inside you feels shattered.We talk about the physical impact of heartbreak, how grief rewired her health and identity, and the tools she reaches for on the days it feels impossible to keep going. Danny shares her unfiltered truth about anger, healing, meditation, and the long, un...
2025-06-251h 04
Endure Edge PodcastBuilt to Endure: Jesse Pretorius on Hybrid Training, Mental Strength & the HYROX MindsetEPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this episode of The Endure Edge, I sit down with hybrid athlete, entrepreneur, and mental performance advocate Jesse Pretorius.We dive deep into the world of HYROX, hybrid training, and the mental toughness required to push through when both the body and mind are under pressure. Jesse shares how he balances the demands of being a competitive athlete while running his own business — and how entrepreneurship and endurance sport both demand a high level of focus, discipline, and resilience.From mastering mindset and managing burnout, to building strength from the in...
2025-06-161h 12
Endure Edge PodcastBeating the Demons: Dale Schnettler of Prime Circle on His Battle Beyond the DrumsIn this raw and revealing episode, Dale Schnettler — drummer of the legendary South African rock band Prime Circle — opens up about a battle many never saw coming: his struggle with alcohol addiction. Known for his powerful stage presence and relentless rhythm, Dale shares the personal cost behind the music, the hidden pain beneath the spotlight, and the turning point that led him to seek sobriety.From the highs of international tours to the lows of isolation and addiction, Dale takes us deep into his journey of self-destruction, reckoning, and ultimately, recovery. This is more than a story abou...
2025-05-301h 06
Endure Edge PodcastHeart Over Hills: Admire Muzopambwa on Overcoming and Enduring (with Henry Cock)In this powerful episode, co-host Henry Cock joins the conversation as we sit down with elite trail runner Admire Muzopambwa — a true embodiment of resilience and grit. From personal setbacks to physical hardships, Admire has faced more than his fair share of adversity. But through it all, he continues to show up, push forward, and cross finish lines in some of the toughest trail races out there.We dive deep into his story: how he found running, the battles he's fought both on and off the trails, and the mindset that keeps him moving when the road ge...
2025-05-1951 min
Endure Edge PodcastThree Strides of Grit: The Mindset Behind Returning to Comrades Marathon with Marco CamposIn this episode of The Endure Edge, we dive deep into the power of mindset and resilience through the journey of running the legendary Comrades Marathon — not just once, but returning year after year for three consecutive attempts. We explore what it takes to come back stronger after failure, how to stay mentally tough through setbacks, and why true endurance is as much about the mind as it is about the body. Whether you're chasing your first finish or your next comeback, this conversation will inspire you to keep showing up.
2025-04-2946 min
Endure Edge PodcastThe Pitbull & His Pack: Mental Toughness, Love & Power SlapIn this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with *Danie "The Pitbull" Van Heerden—fighter, Power Slap champion, and mental warrior. Alongside his wife, they pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to build **unshakable mental toughness*, both in combat sports and in life. We dive deep into: 🔥 *The psychology of a fighter* – How Danie trains his mind like he trains his body. 💪 *Mental health struggles vs. mental strength* – Breaking the stigma in combat sports. 👊 *Inside Power Slap* – The brutal mental game behind the world’s toughest slap competition. ❤ *The role of love & support* –...
2025-04-081h 03
Endure Edge PodcastMind & Muscle: Strengthening Men's Mental Health with Henry CockEpisode 1: Mind & Muscle – Strengthening Men's Mental Health with Henry CockIn this debut episode of Endure Edge, we dive into the vital connection between mental health, fitness, and overall well-being. Our guest, endurance athlete and mental health advocate Henry Cock, shares his personal journey and insights on how physical fitness plays a crucial role in maintaining a strong and resilient mind.We explore the challenges men face when it comes to mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and practical strategies to build mental toughness through exercise and healthy habits. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness en...
2025-03-3119 min
Endure Edge PodcastMind & Muscle: Strengthening Men's Mental Health with Henry CockEpisode 1: Mind & Muscle – Strengthening Men's Mental Health with Henry CockIn this debut episode of Endure Edge, we dive into the vital connection between mental health, fitness, and overall well-being. Our guest, endurance athlete and mental health advocate Henry Cock, shares his personal journey and insights on how physical fitness plays a crucial role in maintaining a strong and resilient mind.We explore the challenges men face when it comes to mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and practical strategies to build mental toughness through exercise and healthy habits. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness en...
2025-03-311h 00