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You Can't Afford MeRebuilding After Failure: Joe Dunn's Journey from Loss to LegacySuccess without service is hollow—something Joe Dunn embodies as one of Virginia's top mortgage brokers. His remarkable story unfolds as he shares how losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis forced him to reimagine his approach to business and life."The only way I can ever get out of this financially is to get back into the mortgage business," Dunn recalls thinking after a catastrophic loan to professional athletes went bad, coinciding with the housing market crash. What makes his journey extraordinary isn't just the comeback, but the transformation in his mindset. Rather than chasing money, he fo...2025-07-161h 05
In & Under01. Samuel Dunn: An insight into the High-Performance Sports IndustryToday's episode is the first look at our alternative structure of episodes where we will be speaking with credible people who actually know things about things and are far more entertaining than we are. Look out for more of the episodes on the horizon!
Our first guest is our great friend, the current High Performance Manager of the Port Melbourne Football Club (VFL) and host of the 'Find the Gap' podcast, Sam Dunn. Sam gives us an in-depth look within his role at Port Melbourne and his distinguished journey within the industry via a multitude o...2025-06-231h 01
First Presbyterian Church, Dunn, NCGrace and Gratitude: We are the Reformed and Always Reforming - 1 Samuel 7:12 & Exodus 3: 10-15In this week’s sermon, Grace and Gratitude: We are the Reformed and Always Reforming, Rev. Cam Thomas explores the themes of God's unmerited grace and our ongoing journey of transformation. Reflecting on 1 Samuel 7:12 and Exodus 3:10-15, Rev. Thomas delves into how God’s faithfulness and call upon our lives lead us to a deeper gratitude, shaping us as a people who are "Reformed and always reforming." As we remember the grace that brought us here, we are invited to reflect on how we continue to be transformed by God's presence and love. Tune in for an inspiring message of t...2024-10-2717 min
Your Bible: Book by BookSamuel: The Sermon2024-09-2742 min
Sweet Child Of Time: Recaps Of Time Related TV Shows And MoviesTime Bandits On Apple TV Interview With Sarah DarkinSarah Darkin of Time Bandits joins Steve this week to discuss her role as a Conspirator in episodes 9 and 10 of Time Bandits! She also discusses good times with Rune, Tahg and the rest on the Time Bandits set; season 2 speculation; her role on Attack Of the Clones while rubbing shoulders with Ewan McGregor, Samuel L Jackson, and George Lucas; and her next steps in life.
Follow Sarah on Instagram @darkinsarah
Visit the show website at https://www.sweetchildoftime.com2024-09-0550 min
Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & BasketballWisconsin Badgers '25 football commit Samuel Lateju joins the show to talk about his journey!In this exciting episode, we're thrilled to have Samuel Lateju, a standout defensive end recruit for the class of 2025, joining us from New Jersey. Samuel gives us an insider's look at his game, his exceptional strength and athletic ability, and his relationship with fellow teammate Raphael Dunn, who also shines at Wisconsin. Tune in as we dive into Samuel's bond with Head Coach Luke Fickell and linebackers coach Matt Mitchell. Discover why the standard is set so high at Wisconsin and what sets the Badgers apart. Samuel shares his recruitment journey, what he loves about Wisconsin, and why he...2024-06-1230 min
Your Bible: Explained and AppliedWorthy But Not Called: 1 Samuel 23:15-18Worthy but not called. The inspiring story of Jonathan, son of King Saul.2024-05-2929 min
Moved by HimWhy Changing Your Body WON'T Change Your Life (But Jesus Can)Have you ever bought into the lie that finally getting the six pack, running the marathon, losing the last 10 pounds, etc. would change your life? The media and the self-help industry loves to capitalize on our physical insecurities and convince us that finally achieving our dream body will also mean achieving our dream life. FALSE.God's Word tells us that while our body is a temple (for the Holy Spirit), our heart is truly where life change begins. Tune into this episode for edifying conversation on how to approach the lie of "change your body, change your...2024-04-0232 min
The Behavioral Design Podcast2023 in Review – Season 3 Finale 🌟We've reached the end of Season 3! 🎉
In this finale, we give you the inside scoop on topics behavioral design from 2023. From our favorite resources to AI to films, we explore all things behavioral design, so you too are in the inside scoop! All resources are linked below. Enjoy!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting us throughout the year! We appreciate you! 🙏 🙌
Gratitude:
A systematic review of the strength of evidence for the most commonly recommended happiness strategies in mainstream media | Nature Human Behaviour (Dunigan Folk & Elizabeth Dunn)
No Sweat book...2023-12-1451 min
Find the Gap PodcastEp 70: A Game of Attrition with Jason Wooding (Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at University of Maryland)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wooding-93444a1ab/
Email: gcain@scarletknights.com
2023-12-0330 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 69: Overcoming Loss with Troy Williams (Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning Coach at Syracuse University)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-williams-0584144a/
Email: tlwilliams56@gmail.com
2023-11-2631 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 68: Perspective with Glenn Cain (Associate Director at Rutgers University)Email: gcain@scarletknights.com
2023-11-1951 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 67: Finding your Feet with Brendan Lazarus (Sport Scientist at North Melbourne Football Club)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-lazarus-phd-63376842/
Email: brendan.lazarus@nmfc.com.au
2023-11-1243 min
The Adam Dunn ShowTADS111023 - Adam Dunn Show 11 - 10 - 23DAN HERER son of Legendary Hemp activist and author of the quintessential Hemp activist bible
“The Emporer Wears No Clothes” Jack Herer is proudly carrying the torch and having another @jackherercup2023 this time in conjunction with MjBizCon @mjbizdaily in Las Vegas ,There will be performances by @tricktrickgs2 , @theofficialLuniz and canna legends Los Marijuanos. Shout out to Pony Boy. There’s also gonna be Live glass blowing by @jerome_baker, a lifetime achievement Award for friend of the show @edrosenthal420 , a Chef contest and much more all @nuwulv @skyhighloungenv . Our next guest Paul Weaver, Director, Head of Cannabis at Boston Beer Co @Bo...2023-11-112h 46Find the Gap PodcastEp 66: Conquer the Low Hanging Fruit with Taylah Jack (High Performance Manager (AFLW) at St Kilda Football Club)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylah-l-jack1295/?originalSubdomain=au
Email: Taylah.Jack@saints.com.au
2023-11-0649 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 65: No Days Off with Thomas Barbeau (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Carolina Panthers)This episode with Thomas gave me a real insight into the high-pressured environment of American sports. It is of great value to hear practitioners’ experiences in such environments and to understand how they help maintain their own mental health and wellness. For Thomas, he schedules in things to help him relax, so that he can maximise his time. One of the main triggers of anxiety for Thomas is the fear of being fired at any time, which is a common trait in such an unforgiving league. Listen in this episode to give you an insight to the type of pr...2023-10-2939 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 64: Own Your Own Feelings with Aaron Kellett (Head of Strength and Conditioning at PhysiPro Athletic)I really enjoyed this discussion with Aaron, it felt like we could have spoken for hours. We went on so many different tangents, but it was well worth the ride! We started off talking about his battles through the never-ending attempt to balance work and life commitments. It’s a discussion that we can all have, it’s just very interesting to hear it from someone who was working with the Australian Men’s Cricket team at the time.
Additionally, we discussed his time in COVID lockdowns. It feels like a long time ago now, b...2023-10-1653 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 63: Putting a Value on Time with Jay Ellis (Strength and Conditioning Coach for Melbourne United)We started this episode with talking about Jay’s travels overseas. His spontaneous time away in America helped him grow in confidence in the field of strength and conditioning. This major change in lifestyle came at a time and age when people often question ‘what do I want to do?’ This can be a struggling process for young/new practitioners in their mid 20’s, and Jay describes this time of his life in detail. He was encouraged to challenge himself as a coach and to Immerse himself in the experience rather than coaching from afar.
Additi...2023-10-0249 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 62: Is My Role Important? with Daniel Zaknich (Senior Physical Performance Coach at GWS Giants)Daniel and I discussed how his career developed to date, and how he hopped from state to state following a few different opportunities in both education and elite sport. We proposed the question of how do you manage expectations in such high-pressured environments such as in the pro sports industry? Daniel believes that having a high alignment and good communication levels with the staff alongside you is key. But even more importantly is having all staff understand what their role is. And we’re not talking about a title, but to be able truly understand how the specific roles an...2023-09-1855 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 61: Plants and Burpees with Analisse Rios (Head Performance Coach at Connecticut Sun)I had such a great time speaking with Analisse on this episode. She is someone I have followed on social media for some time, and she always includes posts full of life and energy. It was very interesting to discuss some of her experiences to date in the industry and her overall perspectives on life. Being appointed her role in the WNBA during COVID was no easy task. Especially when she is forced to organise her program from zoom meetings while her athletes are in a bubble. Additionally, Analisse discusses her struggles as she juggles her two roles based...2023-09-0446 min
Dunn and DrewTop 100 NFL Players Off the DomeTop 100 NFL Players Off the Dome LIVE from DaDies 5.0 in Scottsdale, AZ.
**SPOILERS**
100. Daniel Carlson
99. Damien Pierce
98 Bijan Robinson
97 Mike Gesicki
96 Evan Engram
95 Bobby Wagner
94 Devondre campbell
93 Micah Hyde
92 Michael Davis
91 Justin Fields
90 Dexter Lawrence
89 Leighton Vander Esch
88 Tyron Smith
87 Rashon Gary
86 Brock Purdy
85 Kyle Pitts
84 Quandre Diggs
83 Calvin Ridley
82 Jason Kelce
81 Evan Neal2023-08-312h 08Find the Gap PodcastEp 60: Coaching People Not Weights with Jeremiah Welch (Head Performance Coach at Las Vegas Aces)In this episode, Jeremiah shares some specific moments of discomfort and vulnerability during his early days in his career and how they have helped him become the coach he is today. He phased some of his time in the college scene as if working for 4 years within the 1 year, as he has so many responsibilities with such large groups and athletes. Jeremiah admits that this wasn’t something that would have been sustainable, however he views this challenge as being beneficial for his development. This has also helped develop his mindset and overall coaching philosophy to get to know th...2023-08-2136 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 59: How Mood Impacts Performance with Dr Daniel Taylor (Applied Sport Scientist at the Charlotte Hornets)In this episode, Dr Daniel Taylor and I discuss the aspects of people’s moods and how it can relate to performance in both and athletic sense, but also a from a workplace standpoint. Daniel himself feels like he needs to be happy to perform, and he details some small tips and tricks that he regularly performs to help him do so. This can be a small as gratitude
training, as Daniel travels around the country for his employment, he tries to explore the wonderful cities and areas when he can, instead of being completely overrun with his tasks su...2023-08-0758 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 58: Rewiring Mental Toughness with Sun Sachs (Co-Founder & CEO - Rewire Fitness)On this episode, I’ll be talking to the CEO and Co-Founder or Rewire Fitness, Sun Sachs. We delve into what motivated Sun and his partners to help create the resilience and self-care application known as Rewire Fitness, which is utilised by many high performance sporting and non-sporting organisations around the world.
Sun details how he was wanting to fill the hole for individuals who are looking to train more efficiently, safely and being able to reach their full potential without experiencing burnout. Traditional way to experience greatness in sports is to push athletes to thei...2023-05-0134 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 57: Knowing Your Boundaries and ‘Sharpening the Sword’ with David Veli (Physical Preparation Coach - Melbourne Vixens · Victorian Institute of Sport )In this episode, I chat to David about athlete and practitioner health and well-being within the high-performance sports industry. One of the main point that we discussed was the ability for a single practitioner to ‘wear several hats’ in their role, which can at times be overwhelming. In this situation, David speaks on how he ‘Listens and Refers’, but also clearly communicates to the individual that he will find out specific information for them, if he cannot provide it to them himself. Being involved with athletes daily can provide some with the opportunity to be this person that the the athl...2023-04-1035 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 56: Looking After Your Cactus Friends with Garrison Draper (High Performance Director at Inter Miami FC)On today’s episode I have the absolute honour in talking with Garrison Draper from Inter Miami FC. Garrison shares an experience which many individuals can relate to, in changing career goals and pathways. His success to date shows how completely normal it is to be going down one path and having it not working out, to ultimately finding a better career alternative. For Garrisons love of anatomy and sport, this alternative ended up being involved in the high-performance sport industry. It can initially be very intimidating having dedicated so much to a specific path or journey, to then ta...2023-03-2750 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 55: Escaping the Vortex with Ben King (Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport)In this episode, Ben talks in detail about his steps through the ranks in the industry as a strength and conditioning coach, from training his local clients and family to now being responsible for some of Victoria and Australia’s best athletes involved in the institutes. But more importantly, Ben reflects on the revelation he had early on in his career to strive for fulfillment in his work, rather than aiming to get a role for a badge or to build connections, etc. Coming out of what he calls The Vortex, Ben made peace with his journey to where he...2023-03-1258 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 54: Assume the Best, Plan for the Worst with Lewis MacMillan (1st Team Sports Scientist at Fulham Football Club)Lewis MacMillan shares his experiences from being a recent university graduate to working and having internships with highly decorated high-performance institutes such as Fulham Football Club and the Scottish Ballet. In this episode, Lewis speaks about all the highs and the lows that are associated with working in the best football league in the world. From relegation pressures, to rising to the occasion in the promotion battle, as a practitioner, Lewis has experienced it all and has supported players throughout this contrasting times. He recalls the relegation battle being so stressful, as everyone considered every game as if it...2023-02-2748 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 53: Tell Me a Little About Yourself with Jarryd Phillips (Director of Sport Performance at St Louis City SC)Jarryd has 10 years of experience as a sports science and performance coach to the position, including time in MLS, USL, NASL, and the NCAA. Phillips arrived in St. Louis after spending eight seasons in MLS, four with New England, nearly three years as Director of Performance & Sports Science for Minnesota United FC and two with Seattle Sounders FC. In Minnesota, he established and directed all facets of the performance department for the first team and academy beginning in 2016, as the club prepared to ascend from the NASL to MLS in 2017. In Seattle, he was a member of the sporting...2023-02-121h 01Find the Gap PodcastEp 52: Burn Bright, Not Out with Jasraj Sidhu (Head of Medical at Perth Glory FC)It was awesome to have Jas come on this episode and talk about the concepts of mental health in pro sport personnel. He is very open and passionate about talking in the area of mental health and wellbeing and had plenty to share.
One of the main areas we touched on was the idea of external vs internal pressures. Many individuals create pressures for themselves, which derives stress and anxiety, when it doesn’t need to be there. Sometimes we make life hard for ourselves, thinking that the job isn’t being done correctly or that we’re con...2023-01-2952 min
Days of HorrorThe Suspicious Poisoning of Samuel Hutton (1871)Born in 1867, Samuel was the ninth child of parents, James and Eliza Hutton. His parent had married on 11th February 1849 and Eliza had given birth to her first child, Jane, in January 1850. In 1851, they welcomed John into the family but two years later and in 1853, Jane would sadly pass away.
Six more additions into the family would come between the years 1853 to 1866 - Andrew, Alice, Charles, William, Thomas and David before the arrival of Samuel in 1867.
As you can see, it was a relatively large family but one that appeared from the outside to be a...2023-01-2219 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 51: Building a Team Based on Trust and Support with James Collins (Director of Performance and New England Revolution)James talks about being mentally fatigue/drained when being in his current director role rather than physically fatigued when in more of a coaching role. He admits that he misses being with the player in the gym instead of being in meetings, but that is the nature of the role he currently has. Another certainty involved with this role is needing to have difficult conversations with both staff and athletes. After taking inspiration from Martin Buchheit, he has learned to ‘Turn up and turn down his ego’ when necessary. He advises to pick your time when to relay information to c...2023-01-1533 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 50: ‘It’s not war, it’s not surgery, but life goes on’ with Guy Molloy (Head Coach of the New Zealand Tall Ferns BBNZ)Guy Molloy is a 35-season coaching veteran who has coached on a state and national level in both women’s and men’s teams. On this episode, I get an insight into how coaching the game of basketball has changed over the time Guy has been involved in the sport, how he creates and develops organic connections with athletes, how he prepares himself physically and mentally for his game days, and how he keeps mentally well throughout tough competitive seasons in a results-based industry. He credits bouncing back from hard moments or big losses with his ‘Hard and fast rule’...2022-11-2738 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 49: Pain vs Suffering with Ethan Fleming (CEO of Get Going PT)Ethan talks about his journey from being a carpenter to a body building, to now running his own company. Body building was his first experience doing something to the ‘extreme’. It’s a sport based on how you look, which brings on a lot of judgement on yourself. ‘Low calories, high emotions, it’s a full-on experience’. Ethan also briefly talks about his experience on reality TV, where he compares the judgement, he felt after being a body builder and being on a reality TV series.
Ethan also talks about the concept of pain vs suffering and how it helps...2022-11-1038 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 48: The Importance of Language with Justin Crow (Head of Human Performance at Melbourne Victory Football Club)Justin Crows talks about his experiences throughout his career to date within the Elite Sports Industry. One of most highlighted topic presented in this discussion is the use of language in different environments. This can be useful in setting where it is difficult to talk to players, coaches and staff about certain issues in foreign environments. Additionally, the use of language is important to help be understood and to make sure the right message is being sent across in different settings, such as being involved with Para-athletes, both male and female athletes, as well as youth athletes. In his...2022-10-2727 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 47: Rant, Reflect and Reset with Jake Reeve (Lead Youth Phase Sport Scientist at Wolverhampton Wanderers)From working in a call centre to the Youth Team in a Premier League Club. Jake Reeve is a perfect a resilient individual who has worked very hard to be where he is today, while also ensuring he is always supporting his partner and young daughter. Being forced out of work in COVID lockdowns, Jake got work in a call centre to support his family. But after persistence and continuously practising her skills as an S+C coach, when possible, he was able to return to the industry.
Jakes highlights how supportive and strong his partner has...2022-10-1341 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 46: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with Danny Ryan (Head Coach at Frankston Dolphins VFL)This episode details the incredible story and journey so far of Danny Ryan and his build from the graphic design industry to coaching in the AFL and VFL. Danny’s message to ‘Jump In’, enjoy the present moment, and just give it a go, is something truly inspiring.
Danny comments on the topic of being resilient, as he reflects on the many tragic events he and his family have shared throughout his life. When being involved in the AFL Grand Final, going against the Cats, the team that he and his family have supported for decades, Danny recall...2022-09-291h 03
Ultimate DISCussion PodcastTravis Dunn: Episode 23Travis Dunn joins our hosts to discuss water polo, milk consumption, and being an example. Listen in!Thanks for listening! Please make sure you subscribe, rate, and review us!You can find us all over the interwebs.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UDISCPod?fan_landing=true@UDISCPOD on Instagram and TwitterFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UDISCPODEmail us @ ultimatediscussionpod@gmail.com2022-09-281h 11Find the Gap PodcastEp 45: Provide Your Own Value with Adam C. Parr (Performance Specialist at Charlotte FC and Sport Scientist at U.S. Soccer)My guest for this episode, Adam Parr, shares the challenging part of being involved with starting a new sporting franchise. Everyone is new, from the kitchen staff to the best players. In the MLS, Charlotte FC faces teams that have decades of history behind them. Whereas Adam and the team at Charlotte are create their own history. But this is never easy and comes with plenty of responsibility and. Adam details the importance of building a good rapport with new playing group, building establish a healthy culture early on so that players want to come and play for this...2022-09-1549 min
Find the Gap PodcastEp 44: Dealing with the Hedonic Treadmill and Adopting P.E.R.M.A with Tim Harkness (Head of Sports Science and Psychology at Chelsea Football Club and Author of 10 Rules for Talking)This is a slightly different episode than usual as I chat with Sports Scientist, Psychologist and Author, Tim Harkness to talk about several of his theoretical frameworks around staying mentally well within high performance sport. First thing that fascinated me about Tim is his combined role in the areas of psychology and sports science, which is not usually seen in elite sport. Tim credits his success to his fabulous team that works along side him at the club.
Tim shares his motivation behind writing ‘The 10 Rules of Talking’ and how it helped broaden his own conversation skills. The...2022-09-0147 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 43: Discovering What’s Next with Jeremy Bettle (Director of Performance Science at Northstarr.ai)Jeremy shares his experiences across different sports throughout his career, and how he overcame the initial anxiety moving to a foreign environment. He believes that it is fundamentally important to respect the area you’re coming into. Many practitioners wish to bring in their own systems into an already established culture. Transitioning into a new environment, a new sport, a place where some staff have been there for decades can be tough. People can be very defensive of their own systems. A practitioners whole identity becomes wrapped up in getting these results. Jeremy and I discuss how important it is...2022-08-1851 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 42: Runners Code with Dion Finocchiaro (Running Coach at Evolve Run Club)I really enjoyed having a very open chat with Dion as he shared some of his own experiences dealing with childhood struggles and his own internal battles later in life. As a past chef and current massage therapist and running coach, Dion reflects on how difficult it can be to overcome lifestyle changes and trying something new. Right now, he is living the lifestyle he wants to live.
We discuss the atmosphere and environment at trail running events, and the level of camaraderie between all the runners. All runners have a common goal, and there’s something ve...2022-08-0450 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 41: Bringing the Energy with Adam Centofanti (Head of Fitness at Seattle Sounders FC)Coming from the recent Concacaf Champions League Win, I catch up with the head of Fitness at the Seattle Sounders FC, Adam Centofanti, to talk about his experiences transitioning from being a player and practitioner within the Australian football community, to tackling the MLS over in America. Adam recalls how he adapted to the new role without having his normal support network in his immediate family and closest friends. However, he shares how he overcame the struggles of working in another country, adapted to the lifestyle and became comfortable in a new setting.
Adam shares some key...2022-07-2147 min
Photo Gaspésie rencontresÉliane ExcoffierIncursion dans l’univers Éliane Excoffier, photographe, agrémentée d’une composition musicale originale du gaspésien Richard Dunn. Réalisation, entrevue et animation : Maïté Samuel-LeducConception et captation audio: Virage SonoreAssistante de production : Fanny LambertCaptation audio : Studio HonguedoThème musical : Gaetan EssiambreMusique originale pour cet épisode : Richard Dunn (Carleton-sur-mer)En collaboration avec le directeur général et artistique des Rencontres: Claude Goulet Produit par Maïté Événements Communications en collaboration avec les Rencontres de la p...2022-07-1309 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 40: The Emotion of the Game with John Didulicia (Director of Football at Melbourne Victory Football Club)It was a pleasure to sit down with John and chat about the different roles he has played in elite sport, as well as his huge achievement in publishing ‘Football Belongs’. John shares how writing the book and creating the podcast series were ways for his love for writing and creativity to thrive. Having a large passion for Australian Football, and having many burning opinions on some issues surrounding its history, the book is a perfect canvas for John to express these opinions. Each chapter in his book tells a different story of Australia through football moments and helps shift...2022-07-0749 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 39: ‘Enjoying What You Do’ with Jared Roberts-Smith (Head of Sport Science at Luton Town Football Club)In this episode, I sit down with Head Sport Scientist from Luton Town FC, Jared Roberts-Smith. Jared shares how he climbed through the ranks as an intern to become the head sport scientist within the Championship in England. After a crazy season with the boys at Luton, on the brink of promotion to the Premier League, Jared reflects on his time with different teams throughout his professional development. From his duties in the u21’s, to being released by a club, Jared reflects on how everything that has happened to him in his career has helped him become a be...2022-06-2845 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 38: Finding Home with Keira Dunwoody (Owner of Inside Edge Australia and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Melbourne Ducks)Despite my horrible knowledge of Australian hockey, I felt like I could’ve talked with Keira for many hours! Keira speaks of how she retains a sense of home, no matter where she is in the world. Being from Canada, she has grown up playing the sport of Hockey, and later states that she likes to ‘go where the sport is’. Retaining her love for the sport of Hockey has helped her during the transition to living down in Australia. She believed that she needs to be immersed in an uncomfortable environment in order to grow and progress professionally. Keira...2022-06-0953 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 37: Dealing with Death with Dr Peter Braun (Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician at Absolute Health & Performance, and Medical Director at the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia)This episode is a very raw chat with Dr Peter Braun as he shares his own experiences as a student where he was overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, to a point where he didn’t know how to deal with it. We also touch on the hardships he has had to overcome in his career to date. There are so many lessons to take out of this discussion!
Being overwhelmed as an intern in a hospital was a very prominent experience for Dr Braun. At the time, he didn’t recognise these episodes as panic attacks that were...2022-05-2639 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 36: Taking a Breath with Kurt Tropiano (Holistic Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport)Kurt and I could have spoken for hours. I was very grateful for his time in the early hours of the morning, with what I’m sure will not be our only encounter on this format. We initially spoke about how Kurt’s job has taken him around the world and what that experience is like for an S+C coach who has a family. Now having returned to Australia, Kurt is excited to re-establish his roots and find a sense of community again.
Kurt is a firm advocate on Holistic Development, which can mean for an S+C...2022-05-1943 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 35: Pain Explained with Joel Laing (Senior Physiotherapist at Absolute Health & Performance)Joel talks about his experience from drinking a 6 pack of beer and just choosing the courses he enjoyed most, to now being one of the most respected physiotherapists in the greater Melbourne area. He shares the struggles of once owning his own business, and how he bounced back from some rough times in the business.
One of Joel’s specialties is dealing with pain and explaining exactly where pain comes from. We know that we feel pain when the brain perceives danger based on the information it has received. It’s fascinating to realise that experiencing stress and...2022-03-2450 min
Days of HorrorThe Morecambe Bay Tragedy (1894)On the morning of Monday, 3rd September, 1894 - 34 passengers made their way onto a sail-powered boat that would, on a normal day, have taken them on a leisurely trip over to Grange-over-Sands, located on the north side of Morecambe Bay, Cumbria. But what should have been a day of fun and enjoyment, it would quickly escalate into a day of tragedy.
Departing from Morecambe promenade and the Princess Sailing Company Landing Stage at around 10 o'clock in the morning, the passenger list comprised of a large contingent of holiday makers who had travelled over from Burnley.
T...2022-03-1917 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 34: Define Yourself with Sakis Michelis and Sam Wright (Strength And Conditioning Coach and Dancer Welfare and Development Coordinator at The Australian Ballet)I could spend hours talking with these two! They’re a good laugh and have a lot of interesting things to share from their own experiences as both performers/athletes and now as practitioners. This episode really shines a light into the very exciting and intense life inside the Australian Ballet and the world of dance.
Both Sakis and Sam experienced major injuries that accelerated their transition out of their own careers. From a Dancer to Strength Coach, and a Footballer to Welfare and Development Coordinator, these two have the very valuable trait of being able to em...2022-03-101h 04Find the Gap PodcastEp 33: Reference Points with Dr. Ryan Chow (Founder/CEO at Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness)I really enjoyed talking with Ryan and getting an insight into his philosophy on physiotherapy and movement in general. Ultimately, Ryan aims to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. This podcast aims to find the gap between those within a performance setting and their own vulnerabilities, so I’m all about building bridges. His motivation and purpose come from the joy and satisfaction that he gets from giving a successful and new service to his clients. Additionally, Ryan and I spoke about reference points, and how we should really be measuring our success/happiness. True and long-lasting happiness do...2022-02-2447 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 32: Being Dismissive with Alex Stewart (High Performance Coach - National Event Lead for High Jump at Athletics Australia)Individual sport can be so rewarding, and yet so punishing. Alex has built a career in an individual sport that requires such deep focus in the present. A focus that is constantly being battled by internal pressures.
Alex and I spoke about his long-term relationships with athletes. Building a relationship with an athlete for such a long time can be hard. Alex has known a few of his top contending athletes for about 13 years. It’s tricky to build these relationships as you must the success rate or acceptance is so much harder to achieve when compared to...2022-02-1741 minFind the Gap PodcastEp 31: Taking a Personal Journey with Maria Ruiz de Oña Plaza (Lead of Neurophysiology in Football Performance and Science at Aspire Academy)Spending 25 years at Athletic Club Bilboa, Maria certainly has a lot of stories to tell. She discusses how her time at Athletic Club has been a personal journey, as well as a professional one. She has learned to develop people, not just players and coaches. Maria grew within the club with help from the coaches and people she was involved with. She shares how important it was for her to develop herself in order to develop others.
‘Develop means to learning, to learn means to change, and in change we always lose something’.
Maria shares how...2022-01-2749 minFind the Gap PodcastEp30: Shrugging it Off with Beatrice Devlyn (Strength and Conditioning Coach at the WAFLW and Ludus Sports Performance)Beatrice and I talked about her experience playing at the highest level of AFL for women while also balancing study and work. She recalls being in the AFLW and working at subway as a ‘sandwich artist’ at the same time. This shows the one of the many differences between the men’s and women’s game. However, being proactive and getting a lot done while at school and University helped her keep her options open. After her injury, she realised there was a lot more to life than just sport and study and is now grateful for her past experien...2022-01-2050 minFind the Gap PodcastEp29: Being the Middleman with Ashley Lynch (Head of Rehabilitation at Western United FC)Ashley and I discuss how having experiences and studies in other fields can be beneficial. For example, Coaches getting sport science courses or a strength coach getting a coaching course, etc. This proactive mindset can help practitioner’s emphasis with others within their organisation. Ashley has a sport science degree which he believes has helped him immensely while working in a high-performance setting.
We also talk about the experience that a physiotherapist must undergo while being the first responder on the field, assessing for issues/pain/consciousness with athletes. We touch on topics such what they need to...2022-01-1344 minFind the Gap PodcastEp28: Hard Yakka with Dr Samantha Mcleod (AFL Psychologist; Managing Director & Principal Psychologist - The SAM Centre)Dr Mcleod and I discuss her transition into the field of psychology. She details how her work satisfies her desire and passion to educate, heal, change, and optimise the potential of individuals, groups and organisations. For her, stress is trying to do too much at once. She needs a lot to fulfill and satisfy her passion mentioned above, and as she is involved in so many organisations, she certainly has a lot going on.
Samantha shares how she relates to some clients, after being a female athlete and working full time during her athletic career. Her role...2022-01-0657 minFind the Gap PodcastEp27: Being Yourself with Jack Fleming (Assistant Coach for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL Team)Jack and I talk about his recent transition to the NBL and moving to another state within the covid period. Even though he is only moving an hour flight away, Jack reflects on the things he misses about being back in his home state of Victoria and how stepping out of his comfort zone was something that he needed to do. He has been given a whole new set of challenges and aims to take them all on.
Jack discusses the topic of the shared meaning and purpose behind sport. Instead of the purpose of sport just...2021-12-3043 minFind the Gap PodcastEp26: The Desire to Be Better with Jamie Smith (Owner/ Director of Melbourne Strength Culture)Jamie and I talk about his rebirth on social media and how his mindset has changed in the past few months, even with the struggles of COVID lockdowns. Jamie shares his experiences and struggles when starting Melbourne Strength Culture, and how he was at times driven to a point where he would consider selling the business. He reveals how he would be coaching mindlessly, and while hiding behind a facade, he would be truly scared. We delve into the conversation that he felt he needed to start with his friends and family in order to save himself from those...2021-12-231h 02Find the Gap PodcastEp25: South of Arrogant, North of Confident with Lachlan Wilmot (Athletic Performance Coach at Athletes AuthorityNow working in the private sector, Lachie talks about his move from pro sport and how he loves working for himself. He shares how he likes ‘being the boss’, going through his own schedule and having to answer to himself within the industry. It can add some pressure, but he welcomes the pressure in order to be better. His passion and his attention to details helps him master this pressure for him to thrive at Athletes Authority. Lachie discusses his passion at Athletes Authority in bridging the gap between aperture and pro sport.
Lachie shares his experience at G...2021-12-1657 minFind the Gap PodcastEp24: Prepare for War but Plan for Peace with Dr. Ian Dunican (Melius Consulting | Sleep4Performance | Athletic Sleep & Recovery I Research I Chronobiology I Health & Safety)Ian is a very active person and loves a good discussion. He’s a strong believer that we need more laughter in the world. He should know, he’s a part-time comedian. Ian lives his life by the phrase ‘Prepare for war but plan for peace’. He has studied many different forms of combat and completed some very intense endurance events. Ian has a very proactive mind and is very passionate about learning. We discuss what might have triggered this need to ‘go go go!’ and how he is now dealing with his own expectations.
Ian and I discuss th...2021-12-091h 11Find the Gap PodcastEp23: Control the Controllable with Simon Hall (Simon Hall – Physiotherapist at the Sydney Kings and Zone 34 Sports Physiotherapy)Simon recollects his feeling when he got his first full time role in high performance sports, which was also his dream role. He shares his experiences going through such an intense schedule as he transitioned from one job to another while also studying at the same time, and how he was hurting mentally because of it. He also shares how his dedication and hardship during that time was worth it, and he wouldn’t change much as it was for his dream role. He reflects on how he would have regretted it if it was all for something that he...2021-12-0250 minFind the Gap PodcastEp22: Enjoy the Journey with Steve Moneghetti (Olympian and Chair of the Athletes Advisory Committee at the AIS)Steve is very proud of growing up from the country town of Ballarat. He shares how the culture and environment helped shape him into the man he is today.
Steve and I discuss running as a method of therapy, and how people use this form of physical stress and exercise as a source of relief. It can give people time and space to think and can be used as a break away from the craziness of our modern world. However, while being an Olympian, Steve admits that running was essentially his job, and only now in his...2021-11-2559 minFind the Gap PodcastEp21: Mental Resilience with Nick Richardson (Physical Performance Manager Adelaide 36ers)Nick discusses some factors of what it takes to be a true professional within the high-performance industry. For example, putting your own issues to the side while dealing with players/athletes/clients. We also touch on how this factor impacts Nick’s mental wellbeing and how important it is to be mentally resilient.
Nick shares his experiences of departing certain sporting organisations, and how common it is within the industry. It’s going to happen at some stage, whether it’s a change in coaching staff or running out of a contract, Nick discusses how he bounced back a...2021-11-1859 minFind the Gap PodcastEp20: Leadership with Dan Haesler (Performance and Leadership Coach)I had such a great chat with Dan, he is a very fun, energetic and influential figure. We talked about how academics should be used to address wellbeing. It is already to some extent, but Dan asserts that academics are key for achieving wellness for any age. There is lack of literacy about mental health. What does it mean to suffer anxiety, but to feel anxious? What is the difference between suffering from depression, or feeling depressed?
Dan and I discuss humility and the ability to lead. Humility in that we, as coaches, don’t know everything an...2021-11-111h 11
Your Bible: Book by Book2 SamuelA brief overview of the book of 2 Samuel.2021-11-0811 minYour Bible: Book by Book1 SamuelA brief overview of the book of 1 Samuel.2021-11-0810 minFind the Gap PodcastEp19: Breaking Barriers with Amelia Thomas (Physiotherapist at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy)Amelia and I discuss some issues surrounding women practitioners within a high-performance sport setting. Through her experiences as a physiotherapist among several different team environments, she has much to share on this topic. We discuss the recruitment system within high performance sport, and how women can easily fall short without doing anything wrong. We touch on breaking some barriers within specific team environments and how to deal with confronting and intruding situations.
We also talk about specific strategies that help you stay ‘well’. Amelia’s is exercise. Getting some time in her day to move and let out so...2021-11-0449 minFind the Gap PodcastEp18: Trust and Sticking to Your Core Principles with Tom Reddin (Head of Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science at GWS Super Netball and AFLW)Tom and I discuss the pillars that make up a successful team/organisation (Hard work, trust, hard training, and leadership) and how they all work together. We discuss how he find his own confidence through preparation and planning within an ever-demanding industry. In an industry where identity is defined by your skill, Tom has created his identity around his own personal core values. Tom’s work as a coach is represented through his core principles in how he programs on the field and in the gym, how he presents himself as a professional, and even through all the administration wo...2021-10-2834 min
Let's Eat with Mark SamuelLet's Eat with Mark Samuel, Episode 113 with Jamba Dunn from Rowdy Mermaid and Merritt Trigg from HackstoneWe talk kombucha, starting in a tap room, creating a better product that was out there, and standing out in the crowd. 2021-10-2617 minFind the Gap PodcastEp17: Christian Woodford - The Rise, Fall & Rebirth Of Woodford Sports Science Consulting | Athletes Authority ON AIR - The BoardroomThis weeks episode is the content from the Athletes Authority ON AIR podcast, talking to Christian Woodford and Kerryn Melissa of Woodford Sports Science Consulting. This episode details the rise, fall and rebirth of Woodford Sports Science Consulting in an extremely powerful, raw and open conversation on how Christian quickly rose as a figurehead in the Private Sector in Australia to 4 facilities within a few years to ultimately quitting the industry while in rehab, to the rebirth of Woodford.
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2021-10-211h 31Find the Gap PodcastEp16: How Identity is Linked with Performance with Michael Inglis (Director & Principal Sport Psychologist at The Mind Room)Michael details how mental health is related to performance. Not just for the clients and athletes he deals with, but also for himself. Michael mentions how important identity is with regards to performance and mental health. The identity of an athlete is to perform, and sometime when performed is hindered for whatever reason, the mental health of the athlete may be at risk. This can be linked with any profession, especially that within the high-performance industry. Physios, S+C coaches, and even sports psychologists link their profession to their identity, and when being made redundant, or when good results...2021-10-1452 minFind the Gap PodcastEp15: Overcoming the Unthinkable with John Quinn (Clinical Exercise Physiologist & High Performance Coach)In this episode, John shares his struggles as he battled through a personal issue and a health tragedy that took him away from his work. John was very open and honest for this chat in which I am very grateful.
John was told to experience the world first before becoming a teacher. He is from a small town that knew nothing about AFL, and yet his ended up being a high-performance manager for a top AFL team under Kevin Sheedy. John highlighted the fact that Sheedy didn’t want him there because of his knowledge on AFL, bu...2021-10-071h 02Find the Gap PodcastEp14: Time vs Task with Nathan Cooper-Brown (High Performance Pathway Coach at Basketball Victoria)Nathan and I talk about the issue of being present and productive while working at home. So many practitioners within the high-performance industry are obviously used to going into a facility for their day-to-day work activities. Combining your home and work environments can be a bit of a struggle for some, especially for those who have families. Nathan touches on the fact that his daughter and family are the most important thing to him. But because of the current circumstance, his productive mind acts as a voice in his head that constantly pressure him to be doing work instead...2021-09-3053 minFind the Gap PodcastEp13: Defining a Bad Day with Danny Graystone (MVFC Academy Coaching Lead)Ever had a bad day? When you think everything just isn’t going your way and the whole world is out to get you. You had an argument at home, work isn’t going smoothly, or maybe you spilt your morning coffee on the carpet. Danny and I discuss what exactly defines a bad day, and how a bad day for us could be the best day ever for someone else in the world.
Danny and I discussed the topic of time vs reward and how university degrees have become at times become a simple ticket to get...2021-09-2355 minFind the Gap PodcastEp12: Typical 'Bloke Attitude' and The Power of Tea with Sam Crawford (Founder of The Monkey Movement)Sam shares his own path through self-development and self-learning as he progresses through his career. He’s a big advocate of continued learning within the industry and believes that anyone should ‘enjoy the process’ as they progress through their own learning.
We discuss the benefits of conscious breathing. Sam operates a program down in Mornington called ‘The Monkey Movement’ which is an exercise and wellness program to help benefit the health and wellbeing of the local community. As part of this program, they include breathing practices down by the beach, which are accompanied by meditation and hydrotherapy techniques...2021-09-1647 min
Photo Gaspésie rencontresPatrick Dionne et Miki GingrasIncursion dans l’univers des artistes en art visuel Miki Gingras et Patrick Dionne, agrémentée d’une histoire musicale originale composée par Guillaume Arsenault, auteur-compositeur-interprète gaspésien. Réalisation, entrevue et animation : Maïté Samuel-LeducMontage et conception sonore : Trames audioAssistante de production : Fanny LambertCaptation sonore : Richard Dunn du studio Tracadièche et Ike Barsalou du Studio HonguedoMusique originale pour cet épisode: Guillaume Arsenault Produit en collaboration avec le ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec, P...2021-09-0910 minFind the Gap PodcastEp11: The Dreaded Imposter Syndrome and How to Build Confidence with Jerome Lugo (Physiotherapist, Co-founder of the ZOOP Network & Sprinter)Jerome and I touch on the topic of confidence. To operate successfully within the physio industry, practitioners such as Jerome need to have confidence in themselves to effectively provide a service. Jerome also shares the differences and similarities of the confidence he takes into his practice as well as his own training as a sprint athlete.
Furthermore, we go on to talk about empathy burnout. This is a common type of burnout for support personnel within the sport and exercise industry. Putting others before themselves is a common trait, but at times it can come at the...2021-09-0946 minFind the Gap PodcastEp10: Mental Toughness with Dr Gaylene McKay (Physiotherapist for the Australian Women’s Basketball team and the WNBL Melbourne Boomers, Managing Director of Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic)Dr Mckay and I discuss the topic of Mental toughness within the practice of physiotherapy. This surrounds the themes of being strong while performing the tasks involved with the job, but also being tough and resilient when away from home and family for quite some time. Dr Mckay has recently returned home from the Tokyo Olympic games with the Australia Women’ Basketball team. And after a prolonged period in isolation, she describes how being resilient has never been more important.
We also discuss the role women play in the industry. Dr Mckay shared her thoughts on what sh...2021-09-0253 minFind the Gap PodcastEp9: Performance Psychology and the Toxic Pursuit for Perfection with Michael Chiovitti (Education Manager at Richmond FC and Swinburne University, WNBL Melbourne Boomers High Performance Manage)Michael and I discuss his experience of being made redundant at a young age and how he overcame the struggles during that time. Now in the education sector within a well-known sporting organisation in Australia, Michael shares how never giving up can lead to success.
Michael also shares some important information regarding performance psychology, as he walks me through the link between physical and psychological functioning, and how its hard to perform optimally when you’re struggling internally.
Michael and I also discuss the ever-troubling topic of the pursuit for perfection. Both as an athlete an...2021-08-2652 minFind the Gap PodcastEp8: Living a Life by Design with Lachlan Wallace (Owner of Virtus Performance)‘If you can’t lead yourself, how’re you expected to lead others’ Lachlan touches on the important point of leading by example and how its important for practitioners within the exercise and sports industry to be able to treat themselves well and lead their own positive lives in order to lead their own clients/athletes.
Lachie and I also discuss the topic of work-life balance, and how Lachie refers to it as a pendulum, and how a true balance is never achieved in this industry.
Lachie goes through the details of how he built the lega...2021-08-1946 minFind the Gap PodcastEp7: Overthinking and Pleasing Others at Your Own Expense with Jakob De Coninck (Owner/Director of Synergy Strength)Jakob and I discuss the difficult period after graduating from university. How to find a job? Will this internship really benefit me? Read the referenced paper regarding internships within the strength and conditioning industry, and how it outlines how a mutual benefit for both the internee and the organisation can be achieved.
https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-29-3
Jakob is also very open about his experienced seeking help during his own struggles throughout his journey as a trainer. How he ‘opened up’ to his friends about his own mental health and how relieved he was when...2021-08-1241 minFind the Gap PodcastEp6: How Self Defined Expectations Cause Internal Pressures with Rob Delves (Sport Scientist - Melbourne Storm & PhD Student @ Victoria University)In this episode, Rob Delves shares how his own aspirations can lead into high expectations for himself, which sometimes cause internal pressures. We go into how he deals with the expectations he has for himself and how successful this has been in his career so far.
Rob and I also talk about the importance of treating athletes as people, not as data points. In the high performance industry, many programs focus on statistics more so than the athletes themselves, which can create a toxic environment. Rob's job as a Sport Scientist, requires him to record, collect, analyse a...2021-08-1037 minFind the Gap PodcastEp5: Creating a Culture with Frank Vernacchio (Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at SCCC)Coach Frank shares what he believes are the essential factors that make up a cohesive culture within a team environment. Frank is lucky to be supported by amazing colleagues within the athletics department, in which he credits for a lot of its recent successes.
Frank has certainly had some highs and lows in his career so far, and now with a family, he reflects on what he considers to be most important and what he tries to teach each athlete that comes through his program.
The program at SCCC is a product of the long ho...2021-08-0542 minFind the Gap PodcastEp4: Finding a Purpose with Connor Scott (International Speedo Dance Superstar/Physiotherapist)In this episode, Connor and I touch on daily habits, and how important setting small goals for you day can help set the day off in the right way. Also what happens when these habits are not met for the day, how do you respond so that it doesn't ruin your day completely.
Connor also opens up about how difficult it is to find his purpose throughout his personal and professional career. He now believes that this might be possible in the near future by sticking to his core values and following his 'why' instead of living f...2021-07-2955 minFind the Gap PodcastEp3: Productivity in a COVID Lockdown and Learning When to Say No with Durham Mcinnis (Director of Core Advantage Athletic Development)In the beginning on Melbourne's 5th lockdown due to the recent COVID outbreak, Durham and I discuss the difficulties that small/moderate businesses experience. In Durhams situation, he and his team discovered a silver lining in that they could build their business and grow in a way that they never thought possible unless they had the time off.
Lockdown can be heavy for anyone. Durham shares some essential tips and tricks that should be adopted in order to stay sane and motivated during a period of isolation. He also touched on some techniques that helped him get o...2021-07-2349 minFind the Gap PodcastEp2: Work-Life Balance and the Impact of Social Media with Sean Jessiman (Strength an Rehab Coordinator at Frankston Football Club)Sean and I discuss the ever growing issue of finding that balance between your work demands and your social life. As a student and a strength and conditioning coach, Sean has a lot to juggle in his daily life. Sean and his team at TRIAX Performance have a large presence on social media, so we touch on the impact that social media has had on his own life, seperate from his professional obligations.
Do we have high expectations for ourselves? Whats happens if we don't meet these expectations? What happens when we do? Sean and I touch o...2021-07-1637 min
Photo Gaspésie rencontresListe musicale 2021Les Rencontres de la photographie en Gaspésie vous offrent une liste de lecture des œuvres musicales qui ont été inspirées par les photos des artistes de l’édition 2021. Vous entendrez les musiciens gaspésiens: Juan Sebastian Larobina, Éric Dion, Justine Fournier, Gaetan Essiambre, Monsieur Nokturn, Spacey Koala, Francois-Pierre Poirier, Phile (Philippe Patenaude), Guillaume Arsenault, Alex Pelletier, Richard Dunn et le Collectif Trames avec un poème de Maude Arsenault. Réalisation, entrevue et animation : Maïté Samuel-LeducMontage et conception sonore : Trames audioAssistante de production : Fanny LambertCaptation studion...2021-07-1435 min
Photo Gaspésie rencontresSamuel GravelineIncursion dans l’univers de l’artiste en art visuel Samuel Graveline, agrémentée d’une histoire musicale originale composée par Richard Dunn, musicien gaspésien. Réalisation, entrevue et animation : Maïté Samuel-LeducMontage et conception sonore : Trames audioAssistante de production : Fanny LambertCaptation sonore : Magneto et Ike Barsalou du Studio HunguedoMusique originale pour cet épisode: Richard Dunn Produit en collaboration avec le ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec, Patrimoine Canada, Loto-Québec, Desjardins et la MRC d’A...2021-07-1409 min