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Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!Rescuing People and Kittens with Firefighter Trent Maxwell – Part 2In part 2 of this special episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Luis and Emily zap back in time to the Great Fire of Chicago and land right in the middle of the action! Can they help the firefighters along? After talking to Trent Maxwell –Australian firefighter and kid’s book author– join Luis and Emily as they put action, bravery, and some awesome firefighting gear to the test!Episode Transcript ***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your ki...2024-12-2207 min
Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!Rescuing People and Kittens with Firefighter Trent Maxwell – Part 1Did you know firefighters aren’t just fire-fighting warriors—they’re also pet-saving, toxic-slime-cleaning heroes? Join Luis and Emily on the Lingokids Podcast as they talk to Trent Maxwell, an Australian firefighter and kid’s book author, about the thrilling world of firefighting! Tune in to Part 1 of this special episode as Luis and Emily start off their adventure with a very special gadget–A MAGICAL MIRROR!Episode Transcript***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids r...2024-12-2115 min
Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.May your week be filled with good thoughts, kind people, and happy moments.
This week back to talk about the importance of learning how to float and the importance of being prepared as we head into storm season in Australia. A very special song added to the playlist this week, Sunny by Boney M as we dedicate this show to Sunny Jayne Maxwell, huge congrats to Trent and Tahlia, welcome to the world little one, your Dad can finally own his all Dad jokes 💗
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Extraordinary StoriesLife on the Edge with Bondi Rescue Lifeguard Trent MaxwellLifeguard Maxie: The Rescues, the Trauma, and the MissionFrom Bondi Rescue fame to pulling bodies from burning buildings... Trent “Maxie” Maxwell has seen it all. Lifeguard. Firefighter. Founder of Live Learn Survive.He’s been first on scene for some of the toughest days imaginable, from drownings and suicides to pulling dads from house fires. But he’s also turning tragedy into impact, teaching thousands of kids how to survive their worst day.This episode goes deep... into trauma, purpose, and the real work behind the uniform.🔥 Here’s what’s inside:Ho...2024-07-091h 04Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.England calling, A Promise is a promise! Leigh is in Cleethorpes with Mike Burton's Positive Messages joining Maxi.
Earlier this year Mike Burton was a guest on our podcast, Leigh made a promise to visit him in Lincolnshire when she was in England, and a promise is a promise right, so today we bring Mike with Leigh direct from England!
Mike is passionate about mental health, wakes up at 4am every day to record his motivational messages and is now a keynote speaker inspiring people to believe in themselves! Enjoy something different this week as we finally meet in person and reunite on our podcast!
2024-06-2153 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Cooper Chapman founder of The Good Human Factory.
Cooper Chapman’s was a young pro surfer living an extraordinary life, yet in 2018 his youngest sister found herself struggling with the loss of two of her closest friends during her final year of school as did Cooper. How could kids in the very same town be so unhappy that they’d taken their own lives? A year later Cooper began to build the concept for ‘Good Human Factory’ in 2019 - a mental health organisation that seeks to normalise mental health discussions and inspire the global community to think about mental health differently. Incorporating in-school and corporate workshops, a podcast, an...2024-06-141h 04Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Erin Pogmore, Station Officer and Water Rescue Instructor F+RNSW
Erin Pogmore has been a firefighter for 12 years, and has recently been promoted to the rank of Station Officer. Erin has a passion for rescue, and is currently a water rescue instructor with Fire and Rescue NSW. She is a member of the AUS-2 Urban Search and Rescue team, was the winner of the 2023 Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards and has been a volunteer with the NSW SES for 22 years.
2024-06-0740 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
Lots of little things all come together in the end to become great things is the message for this week. It’s also good to talk, so after an incredibly hard 24 hour shift Maxi came along to tell us a little about his day and how going for a run helped manage the stress of it all. Our final catch up in Australia before we bring you some wonderful guests, enjoy this weeks catch up with Maxi and Leigh.
2024-05-3138 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Life always offers you a second chance. It's called tomorrow.
Celebrating Leigh’s birthday this week and also celebrating a new board member for our charity, we are thrilled to welcome Jenny to our team, we are very grateful for her support to have her on board. Maxi has had a quitter time at the beach thankfully and the important lesson this week is Boat Safety which accounts for more drowning than you would think so please listen and stay safe on the water.
2024-05-2431 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.It's always the simple that produces the marvellous.
Challenging weeks always make us reflect and be grateful for those around us. Another spinal injury at the beach for Maxi, a great trip to Melbourne meeting with some inspiring people for Leigh. This week we bring facts about one of Maxis favourite things, museums, when did you last visit one? Many are free and they all offer a whole array of interesting things to learn about, enjoy this week’s catch up from Live Learn Survive.
2024-05-1735 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Together in Brisbane Maxi and Leigh share all the good news of this week, give us a huge shout out to the Nurses in International Nurses week and did you know they are one of if not the most trusted profession. Good news on the late afternoon spinal rescue Maxi did last week and how good is a elderly dog being saved from a fire. Enjoy this weeks positive catch up on all things Live Learn Survive.
2024-05-1028 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.One generation plants the trees, another gets the shade.
What legacy are you leaving? Do you ever wonder when you look at a beautiful tree who may have taken the time to plant it and why, some serious food for thought right there. This week we talk about a finishing time serious incident at Bondi and we reflect on our time in Newcastle, England when we joined our friends to promote water safety on the Quayside of the River Tyne two years ago this week. Enjoy this week's catch up with Leigh & Maxi.
2024-05-0330 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Everyone smiles in the same language.
The world needs a few more smiles, that is what we have decided this week, you can’t be angry and smile, it’s impossible, and smiling at a stranger might just make their day. Maxi is straight back to work with 5 car accidents on one shift and we talk about all the good news happening around Live Learn Survive now which gives us so much to be excited about and be grateful for.
2024-04-2636 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Rob Mason Firefighter and Ultra Marathon runner.
Rob Mason has been a Firefighter for 24 years at Nowra station and is an Ultra Marathon runner, he ran first 100 km ultramarathon in 2009 and although he couldn’t walk for a week afterwards and swore he’d never run a step again, he found himself hooked on ultra-running. The following year, with the help and advice from mentors and friends in the ultra-running community, he completed the ‘Triple Crown’ of Australian ultra-running; The Glasshouse Mountains 100 mile (161km) ultra, The Great North Walk 100 mile ultra and the 240km Coast to Kosciuszko ultra within a 4 month period. Fast forward to 2022 Rob went all-in o...2024-04-1951 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Rest, and your energy will be restored.
So how did they go defending their win at Terranova 24, by now we should know as we recorded this podcast ahead of the race, with rain forecast all we can do is wish Maxi and Piers the best of luck! This week we talk about river safety as we are in the midst of the school holidays and this week's rule is to be brave and step out of your comfort zone, enjoy this week’s Live Learn Survive catch up with Leigh and Maxi.
2024-04-1234 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Graham Kerr, Firefighter with Cork City Fire Brigade and Director of Cork Lifeguard Academy.
Graham Kerr is from Cork City in the south of Ireland. He is a full-time Firefighter with Cork City Fire Brigade and Director of Cork Lifeguard Academy. Graham has taught water safety and lifesaving skills as a volunteer for over fifteen years and with Cork County Council, he worked as a Beach guard for two seasons and a Senior Beach guard for five seasons. He was employed as an Assistant Water Safety Development Officer with the County Council for almost four years. In April 2022 Graham launched the Cork Lifeguard academy, the motto of his Lifeguard Academy is “Lifeguards training Lifeg...2024-04-0555 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Believe in your dreams is the message of this week on the podcast as we were excited to deliver our first lesson into a school in Kathmandu, Nepal to finish a truly global week as we have also sent books to the USA and Vietnam. Maxi tells us all the wrap up for the week from the fire station so enjoy this weeks catch up with Leigh and Maxi.
2024-03-2927 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Heidi Horne, Happiness and Mindfulness speaker helping us to rewire our happiness.
Heidi Horne lives in Sydney and is a Happiness and Mindfulness Speaker who helps teams to rewire their happiness so that companies are more joyous, productive and profitable. Having been in the wellness space for 17+years, Heidi uses her extensive experience knowledge to provide audiences with proven tools and strategies to let go of stress, be mindful daily and self-generate inner happiness, creating both happier employees and workplaces. We know you will love this catch up with Heidi.
2024-03-2241 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.
Gratitude starts us off this week with one of our favourite quotes. Our catch up this week see us share books we are loving and RICER is our tip of the week to help you with strains and sprains! Sadly more drownings as Maxi gives us an update from the beach and we are so excited that more schools are coming onboard after our Parliament showcase, happy Friday everyone!
2024-03-1530 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Robert Staron from Poland, Co- Founder of Baltic Rescue.
This week we are thrilled to have with us our friend, the inspirational Robert Staron, Co Founder of Baltic Rescue based in southern Poland. We talk about the story of Baltic Rescue and how it was founded in 2020 and has grown into a formidable team and we go back to talk about how we met, and what Live Learn Survive has meant to Robert. Thanks for coming to Australia Robert, we have loved having you with us, give our regards to the team in Poland
2024-03-0847 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.21,000 reasons to be grateful.
We launched Creating Little Superheroes, we raised $21,500 for children in areas affected by fire and floods. We are so humbled by the events of last night and so grateful for all the support.
2024-03-0119 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Always do your best, what you plant now you will harvest later.
Just one week out from our Creating little Superheroes event we talk about all things public speaking, not that we want to make Leigh nervous! We talk about the importance of being patient and know that plants seeds now will reap rewards down the track for sure, which has been exactly the case in the progress of the charity, enjoy this weeks catch up with Maxi and Leigh!
2024-02-2334 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.It always seems impossible until its done.
‘I am declaring today Little Superheroes day’ How could we ever imagine that The Honourable Curtis Pitt, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland would share those words in the Chamber of Parliament House to all the Honourable Members of the Queensland Government has to be a milestone day for us. We are so grateful for the support as the days roll on and we are only 13 days away from our Creating Little Superheroes launch, enjoy this catch up with Leigh and Maxi.
2024-02-1634 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Mike Burton, inspirational School Director and Motivational Speaker, changing the world one positive message at a time.
Mike Burton, is a father, community ambassador, special school director and motivational speaker from Cleethorpes, England who is on a mission to make this world a more positive and kinder place to live. He does this by sharing his story and daily positive messages to inspire those around him. Mike has used his life experiences to help shape his own future and those that he interacts with, as he believes there is champion inside of us all waiting to manifest itself into life. Mike shares his inspirational story of how he has overcome adversity, used the trauma and challenges...2024-02-091h 00Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Time flies. Its up to you to be the navigator.
This week finds Maxi in Brisbane with Leigh as we prepare for a huge February and our Creating Little Superheros launch. January saw a chaotic month on the beach for Maxi and the Australia drowning statistic is at a 5 year high so we reinforce the message again to Swim Between the Flags at a Patrolled Beach!
2024-02-0228 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
We talk about some serious scenarios as we catch up this week, with what has been a very stressful working week for Maxi, so huge respect to all the first responders taking care of us and our communities. We delve into Blue Monday, and hear it started as a marketing ploy from a campaign in 2005 to sell holidays, so if you do feel the winter blues, light a candle, watch something funny and start a conversation, and don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
2024-01-1934 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.
Ready and excited for 2024 it’s been a busy time as Maxi reports all the action at Bondi and offers some wise words for families heading to the beach. As drownings continue to rise in peak summer it gives us all the motivation we need ahead of event on February 29th when we raise finds to get education to children at school in areas affected by fire and floods. Welcome back everyone, thanks for joining us again for a new year!
2024-01-1337 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.If compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.
2023, looking back on the year that was, grateful for everyone who has listened, subscribed and to everyone we have met as we carry out the work we are so passionate about. Thanks for joining us, we wish you all a Happy New Year and we'll see you all next year!
2023-12-2936 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Dr Stewart Howard, Orthopaedic Registrar on the Gold Coast.
Today we are joined by Dr Stewart Howard who is an Orthopaedic Registrar currently based on the Gold Coast. Stew has been a Dr for 8 years, Graduating in 2015 from the University Notre Dame in Sydney 2015 with a 1st class Honors degree. He is currently completing his final years of orthopaedic training and will soon be an consultant orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in trauma. His work days consist of operating, consulting in clinic/ teaching students/ producing research so he is a very busy man. Prior to being a Dr Stewart has worked as a Physio, lifeguard and radio host...2023-12-2242 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.
Our last podcast together before Xmas we talk about our last meetings together after Maxi’s flying visit to Brisbane. It’s also the perfect time to thank everyone who has supported and cheered us on this year for Live Learn Survive, we never take any help for granted and appreciate every single one of you and we hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your friends and families. Thanks for sharing the year with us and checking in every week, if you have heard our unfortunate events through the year Leigh is off to write a letter to S...2023-12-1536 min
Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Lawrie Williams, Bondi Lifeguard and passionate Bondi Historian, documenting the history of the people and places around Bondi Beach.
Mr Lawrie Williams, joined the Waverley Council professional lifeguards in 1978 when they were known as Beach Inspectors. A lifeguard through the late 1970s, the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s, then re-joining as a casual last year it would be safe to say Lawrie has seen so much over his 24 years in the job. Lawrie also has a love of local history, and in time for the 100 year centenary celebration back in 2013 he put together the history of the Lifeguard Service at the Waverly beaches, Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte. Now creating an audio book telling the story of the Lifeguard Service ov...2023-12-081h 02Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.If you have knowledge, let others light their candle in it.
Celebrating the first day of summer and reflecting on last week’s trip to Newcastle and The Upper Hunter Valley we celebrate that we have now met over 30,000 children since we starting travelling with Live Learn Survive. As we head into the Xmas season Maxi reminds us about the safety needed around Christmas Tree Lights and decorations.
2023-12-0130 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Second Interview with Piers Craig Senior Firefighter and Member of AUS-2 Heavy USAR Team talking about his deployment to Turkey..
Back for a 2nd visit we welcome Piers Craig, Senior Firefighter for NSW Fire + Rescue at Bankstown fire station and member of the elite AUS-02 Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team (USAR). Since we last spoke to Piers he was part of the USAR team deployment to Turkey following the devastating earthquakes in February and we are lucky that Piers is going to share his story with us. Also this year Piers has completed 2 incredible challenges, the Terra Nova 24 adventure race with Maxi which they won and then also and incredible few days walking the South Coast Track in...2023-11-241h 25Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.The pen that writes your own life story must be held in your own hand.
The one where the computer failed us! We already know our unfortunate event for next week, we just recorded our podcast, all excited to video record it too and then the computer didn’t save. So short and sweet this week, we hope you enjoy what we have and we still hope it makes you smile!
2023-11-1711 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Tommy Herschell, driving force behind Find Ya Feet, a not for profit helping young people start a conversation that goes well past "How are ya"
Tommy Herschell is a school teacher by trade he is now a full time facilitator in mental health, or as Tommy calls it mental mechanics, he is the driving force behind Find Ya Feet, which has a vision to empower everyone with the tools and skills to engage in conversations that go well past ‘how are ya. He lists his achievement as still being married, and the fact he no longer feels like a victim, he is a functioning adult. At 35 Tommy turned his story and struggles around to use this experience for good. These days he travels across Au...2023-11-101h 27Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Sometimes it can be ourselves standing in our way, not the mountain we are trying to climb that is in front of us. This week Maxi and Leigh talk about looking for good news in the world at this time can be difficult, but it is out there, and there is more of it than we think, it just doesn’t make the news. Enjoy this week’s little slice of positivity with Live Learn Survive.
2023-11-0331 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with John Doyle of Leinster Lifeguard Academy and Founder of Poseidon Lifesaving Club in Wicklow, Ireland.
John Doyle has a lifelong dedication to water safety, born and raised in Wicklow, Ireland, John is a Beach, Pool, and Open water Trainer Assessor, First Aid Responder Trainer, as well as an active member of the Greystones Coast guard Unit. He is the founder of Poseidon Lifesaving Club, which recently celebrated its 12-year anniversary. John has trained over 300 transition year students at Temple Carrig in Greystones to become community first responders and exemplifies the true spirit of a community leader and water safety advocate. Please enjoy this chat with our friend Mr John Doyle.
2023-10-2749 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Look at people for an example, but then make sure to do things your way. Surround yourself with positive people.
Stay true to your vision and do things your way, this week we talk about Canada and welcome Mardy to our online learning program. Leigh talks about the incredible fundraising effort for Brisbane’s The Forgotten Women and in spite of all the sadness in the world at the moment we promise that love with always win over hate so try to remember that.
2023-10-2038 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.The future depends on what you do today.
Back together in Queensland this week we are busy in the office planning for 2024! We started the day checking in with the Squad members all around the world, Scotland, England, Netherlands, Canada and both the East and West coast of the USA it was great to see everyone. Lastly we dedicate the episode to Maxi’s Pop, Peter McNamara that sadly left us this week, a former Ambo and one of life’s gentleman, rest in peace dear Pop, you will be missed.
2023-10-1327 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Andy Skidmore, CEO of the Burnbright Foundation.
This week we are thrilled to be joined by our guest Andy Skidmore, CEO of Burnbright. Andy is a life long social entrepreneur and is passionate about equipping young people to grow as leaders. Andy graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts – Media and has studied Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University in the USA and is currently studying his Masters in Coaching Psychology at Sydney University. Over the past 5 years Burn Bright has worked with over 50,000, 12-17 year olds, from all corners of Australia through school based programs and hosting the Australian National Leadership Camp.
...2023-10-0633 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Use what talents you possess, the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best.
This week we catch up on the week that was, Leigh is celebrating the finish of her public speaking course and Maxi is ready to work a long weekend on the beach at Bondi. Our tip of the week this week is knowing how to call 000 and being prepared for what you might get asked, so simple but so important. Lastly Leigh enlightens Maxi on the Shapley Supercluster, truly mindblowing.
2023-09-2935 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.
Attitude is everything and Gratitude is so important to support that, so this week we share some tips on World Gratitude Day to help you understand why it is so powerful and can change your life. We congratulate Maxi on completing the South West Coastal track in Tasmania and catch up on his week at the action station as well as all the background work that is happening at the charity.
2023-09-2233 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Tracy Bevan, Director of the McGrath Foundation which funds Breast Care Nurses in the community around Australia.
Tracy helped set up the McGrath Foundation in 2005 and has been a Director of the charity since December 2008. As a Director and member of the staff of the McGrath Foundation, Tracy spends her time engaging and connecting with the community to raise awareness about the vital role the McGrath Foundation plays in funding McGrath Breast Care Nurses in the community. Tracy was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2012 and again in 2017. She has been an Australia Day Ambassador since 2014 and was the 2018 winner of the Judges’ Choice Collaborator Award at the Pro Bono Impact Awards. We hope you enjoy...2023-09-1551 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Be in the room where it happens.
Surrounding yourself with the right people is so important, friends, workmates, mentors all contribute to our life in a positive way when we choose the right environment, then when opportunity presents you are in the right mindset to see and take the opportunity and make things happen. This week we also hear about Maxis preparation for his hike in Tasmania and we are excited to be back visiting schools again in Term 4.
2023-09-0835 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Lauren Gottshalk, Ocean Lifeguard from Los Angeles, California.
Today we are joined by Lauren Gottschalk, a second-generation ocean lifeguard from Los Angeles, California, an ocean lifeguard for 9 years, over a year as a permanent/year-round lifeguard. Lauren is proud to be part of her department’s Marine Technical Search Team, which uses technology such as robots or drones to locate missing swimmers or divers. Lauren’s experience includes management work on wildfires and during the pandemic, took Urban Search and Rescue classes and is trained in Swiftwater Rescue. Lauren holds a Bachelors degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology which means Lauren is very invested in teamwork & group dynamics and to...2023-09-0136 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Each of us guards a gate of change that can only be opened from the inside.
This week we celebrate the little legends heading into school for Book Week dressed up as Lifeguard Maxi and we give some facts about the importance of reading for children. We chat about falling back in love with old habits, and for both Maxi and Leigh this is swimming at the pool, where Maxi has been a bit lately as he trains for his annual lifeguard test.
2023-08-2533 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Don't be afraid of taking the first step, because it could be the beginning of many great things.
Back in Australia after a break Maxi and Leigh catch up to see what they have missed and talk about the next exciting adventures for Live Learn Survive. Whilst on their travels Maxi and Leigh have been out spotting water safety signs and information, great to see water safety messages being spread all around the world.
2023-08-1839 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Scott McNamara, a NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Special Operations and Rescue Paramedic.
Scott McNamara’s career achievements are incredible, and we are excited this week that Scott joins us to share his story. Starting with the Australian Army at 17 he became a Special Operations Medic and was deployed to Timor Leste and Afghanistan, now working for NSW Ambulance as an Intensive Care Special Operations and Rescue Paramedic in Sydney. Scott has been with deployed internationally to Sumatra, Lombok and Türkiye for disaster assistance and is part of the USAR Paramedic Aus 2 team. Scott has been a major influence on Maxi’s career too as he is his cousin, enjoy t...2023-08-1148 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Imagine Lifeguarding in Costa Rica with the Santa Teresa Lifeguards? Maybe you could!
Lifeguarding skills present opportunities to work all over the world, so just imagine working in Santa Teresa Coast Rica. This inspiring chat is with Thomas Ritchie, founder of the Santa Teresa Lifeguards and his daughter Avalon, one of the volunteer lifeguards. A service founded by need in the community and run totally by volunteers enjoy the inspirational chat about what the team are doing keep their beaches safe and the hundreds of lives they have saved over the last 9 years since they formed in 2014.
2023-08-0449 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.The career of and Emergency Medical Despatcher with Stefanie Abbott.
Curious about the career of an Emergency Medical Despatcher, this week we are joined by Stefanie Abbott, an EMD with the Queensland Ambulance Service and we hear about her career path from school through to the incredible feat of delivery a baby online, enjoy this chat with Stefanie.
2023-07-2829 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Nathan Moss, founder of "The Post School Podcast with Uncle Nathan'
This week we are joined by Nathan Moss the founder of ‘The Post School Podcast with Uncle Nathan’ which he started as a school leaver. Created with a vision to share stories with people who are doing well in their chosen field, in the knowledge that their story may inspire others finding their way in life. Now living in Bali we are keen to hear more about Nathan’s story and what he has learnt from the 50+ guests that have joined him on his podcast since he started, over 2 years ago. Enjoy this chat with Uncle Nathan.
2023-07-2144 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.
The final podcast before holidays this week we talk about the amazing guests that will be joining us over the next few weeks. We talk about the importance of taking a break and Leigh shares a few packing tips for those that like to be organised or not for those that like to travel like Maxi. Out of Office for now but stay safe and we will see you really soon.
2023-07-1428 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.
Back together in Brisbane today filming videos for the Rescue Squad and talk about the week that. Excited tomorrow to be spending the afternoon with the families of our lawyers McCullough Robertson learning together skills that save lives and today we added a classic Pink Floyd track to our Rescue Squad playlist.
2023-07-0732 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Relax, Recharge and Reflect. Sometimes its OK to do nothing.
Stopping to reflect is so important running a business and charity so we took 3 days on the road to pull everything apart, so we can build it back together stronger for the future. Great to also be in Raymond Terrace to meet the award winners of the Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards from the 9 local schools in the area.
2023-07-0231 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Make someone smile everyday, but always remember you are someone too.
The results are in and our May challenge raised $14,900 for Live Learn Survive Charity. As we thank and celebrate everyone involved it’s time to look to the future and the second half of the year for us, starting with a trip to Newcastle next week. Enjoy this weeks catch up in the world of Live Learn Survive.
2023-06-2326 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire.
You Can Do It is the rules this week as we celebrate our Rescue Squad member Niko and how he has raised over $1600 for Live Learn Survive charity with his 42 miles of walking in May. Maxi talks about his hectic 24 hours at the Fire Station and we talk about the fact that this week it is the Winter Solstice here in Australia but the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere.
2023-06-1632 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.When you focus on the good, the good gets better!
Still re-grouping and finishing off after the 42 Challenge and our first ever event we start to look forward to the second half of the year, all the books we can give away and the future goals for the charity. Leigh shares the story of her Public Speaking Course and how excited she is to share the work of Live Learn Survive through speaking in the future and we say Thank you as we acknowledge thank a First Responder day. Enjoy this catch up with Maxi and Leigh.
2023-06-0932 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
We did it! Challenges completed, Maxi running his second marathon and Leigh completed her 42 kms of swimming. We give thanks to everyone who completed a challenge for us, the Live Learn Survive Committee that helped pull this event together and the volunteers and helpers who showed up on the day to support us. Hundreds of books will be donated to schools and libraries as a result of our first every May challenge, all with a goal to help reduce preventable drownings.
2023-06-0233 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up.
Back together in Brisbane only 2 days out from our first ever Live Learn Survive Community Safety Day we could not be more excited with a few nerves as we also celebrate Leigh's birthday. Maxi is ready to run his 2nd marathon and Leigh has only one short swim left to complete her 42 km. Enjoy this special weekend catch up with Maxi and Leigh.
2023-05-2625 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.I'm not telling you its going to be easy, I am telling you it is going to be worth it.
Just under 2 weeks to go of our May 42 Challenge and Leigh has just completed 35km of her 42km swim. Gearing up for our first ever event we have never been busier but are so thankful to everyone getting behind us and showing their support, it truly means a lot.
2023-05-1933 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Discipline costs dollars, regret costs millions.
At the halfway point of the 42 challenge saw Leigh clock up her 20th kilometre swimming and Maxi also rowed 42km at the Fire Station with the 62 Crew. Straight from the pool and totally winging this episode sees Leigh forget to plug in her microphone and lucky Maxi had 2 random facts to keep the show on the road! Not perfect, but done, enjoy this fun catch up with Leigh & Maxi.
2023-05-1233 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more , learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.
What a week, launching our first every 42 for 42 challenge in style in Sydney, thanks so much to everyone who came out to cheer us on at the pool and then in Centennial Park including the Fire Engine and crew from the City of Sydney Fire Station. We are so humbled to have over 15 challenges going around the world raising funds for Live Learn Survive and advancing the education of children around water and fire safety.
2023-05-0542 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
2 days to go and our challenge kicks off, the last runs and swims have happened and this time next week Maxi will have run his first marathon. We cannot believe we have 9 separate challengers taking part in their own #42challenge and we have 4 overseas! So the rule this week, left foot, right foot, left arm, right arm, lets Go!
2023-04-2837 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means First Attempt In Learning.
Together again in Brisbane this episode was recorded on video for You Tube so you can head of there and look at what happens behind the scenes. We celebrate Bondi Rescue being back and a feature on Maxi and we talk about all the excitement around our 42 challenge as we are only 10 days away from May.
2023-04-2133 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you
So the #42challenge training is going well, this week Maxi ran his first 25km and Leigh is clocking up the kilometres in the pool as we edge towards $1500 in donations. This week we also caught up with our Rescue Squad all around the world and finally today Bondi Rescue is back on TV and so are the crowds
2023-04-1442 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Nothing is impossible, the word itself say I'm possible
Huge congratulations to Maxi and our friend Piers Craig for winning the Terranova 24 Hour Adventure Race on the weekend. 130kms of running, mountain biking, paddling, and orienteering through the bush and the beach, what an achievement. This week also saw us achieve our first $1k in donations and we dedicate this episode to Tarian, keep surfing Tarian, we are cheering you on!
2023-04-0734 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.
This week Maxi and Leigh talk about the training for their 42 challenges as Maxi is about to embark on a 24 hour ultra challenge with fellow Firefighter Piers cycling, running, and paddling through the night in the NSW bushland. We celebrate the support coming onboard for our first fundraiser and how thrilled we are that our team is expanding. We hope you all enjoy this week’s Live Learn Survive wrap up.
2023-03-3139 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Your only limitations are your own decisions.
You are in control; every decision is yours so never forget that as we race into another week hoping all our decisions are good ones! We talk about the amazing 4-year-old in the USA that saved the life of his Mum and why that inspires us to do what we do. We share the planning of our 42 for 42 event and are so grateful for all the support coming onboard, enjoy this weekly catch up in the world of Live Learn Survive.
2023-03-2433 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.There's nothing more powerful than not giving up.
Wishing a happy St Patricks Day today to all our friends in Ireland and reflecting on some of the great memories of our travels over in Ireland. Thrilled this week to share the new Rip video recorded with the help of our friend Ben and also excited to have our first donations of our 42 for 42 May Preventable Drowning Challenge.
2023-03-1732 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.When it comes to luck, you make your own.
Great to be back together in Brisbane and finally celebrate the launch of our ’42 for 42’ May Preventable Drowning Challenge. We want everyone to get onboard, sponsor Maxi as he runs 2 x marathons and Leigh as she swims 42kms in May. You can join in and find your own 42, all the details on www.livelearnsurvive.com.au
2023-03-1028 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.
We are so inspired this week by the incredible Heather Lee who at 96 years old holds 9 world records for Racewalking, a sport she only took up in her 70’s. Maxi has the task of trying to get people to listen at the beach and we are all systems go and training hard ready to launch our ’42 for 42’ in a few days.
2023-02-2433 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Forget the mistake, remember the lesson.
Take 10! We made it, try, try and try again and here we are. Today we had every technical issue, but we think we got away with it and we can finally bring you all the news from Live Learn Survive. Maxi gets an update from the team on the ground in Turkey and we have so much news about our May challenge that we are almost ready to launch. This week we have had some extraordinary help and we are so grateful!
2023-02-1731 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Don't be intimidated by what you don't know, that can be your greatest strength.
We are so sorry to be late, but we have a really good reason we promise. Celebrating our first ever charity lunch that saw up receive over $3000 in donations and then Maxi was straight back into work to see his workmates head over to Turkey as part of the Australian USAR team. Life is full of ups and downs so enjoy this catch up with our rollercoaster of a week.
2023-02-1128 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Never be afraid to start over again, new beginnings sometimes bring the best changes to your life.
Still on a high after our chat with Professor Greg Whyte this week Maxi is back at work at the Fire Station and straight into a busy day! We talk about a few of the exciting things coming this year and talk about how Marathon May training is going well after Maxi gave Leigh some great swimming tips, enjoy this weeks catch up from the world of Live Learn Survive.
2023-02-0333 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Professor Greg Whyte OBE
Thrilled to welcome a very special person on our podcast this week, Professor Greg Whyte OBE. Awarded the OBE for services to Sport, Sport Science & Charity, an Olympian in modern pentathlon, and a European and World Championship medalist, Greg is the voice of authority for Exercise Physiology and Sports Exercise Performance in the UK. Especially well known for his role in Sports Relief where he has help raise over £65 million for charity. Have a listen, we hope you are as inspired as we were.
2023-01-281h 24Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Positive thinking evokes more energy, more initiative, more happiness.
Starting off 2023 excited and energised for everything that the year will bring. A new format, new segments and the old favourites this podcast will give you the inside scoop on Marathon May, so what is your 42? So what are Maxi and Leigh’ s 42 – you heard it here first.
2023-01-2047 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.The greatest pleasure in life is doing what others say you cannot do.
Our last podcast for the year, we dedicate it to our Rescue Squad members, scattered across the globe in over 25 countries we all are share the same vision and values to help people in our own communities. 2022 has been an extraordinary year for Live Learn Survive, so we are going to take a break and be back January 20th to do it all again, and share our goals for 2023. So we wish you all a Merry Christmas and here’s to a wonderful 2023 for all of us.
2022-12-2336 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.An empty lantern provides no light, self care is the fuel that allows you to shine brightly.
Such a difficult time of year for many, so we remined ourselves to look after ourselves so then we can look after others. In light of the tragic loss of 4 young boys in the West Midlands this week we talk about the dangers and importance of staying away from frozen waterways, and we talk about some of our challenges we plan for 2023, enjoy this catch from the world of Live Learn Survive.
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Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Momentum is gained only with the beginning of movement, get up and get moving.
Back in Australia this week’s news includes Pier Safety which we wish were better on the world famous Santa Monica Pier. We thank everyone who listens in over 28 countries and has made our podcast one of the top 15% most shared globally via Spotify! Thanks-you, we appreciate every one of you for giving us your precious time every week.
2022-12-0930 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.USA Part 2, still buzzing and SO grateful.
Safely back across the pacific and back home in Australia enjoy the 2nd part of our episode about our time in Washington DC and Los Angeles and some of the amazing experiences we had and the great people we met.
2022-12-0230 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.
What a whirlwind 2 weeks in the USA! An episode in 2 parts, so as we are about to board a flight to Australia here is part 1 of our adventures stateside. Part 2 will be next week. What an incredible trip, we are so grateful to everyone we have met! Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
2022-11-2523 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with James Koens, Air Ambulance Officer, Sydney, Australia.
This week we are thrilled to welcome James Koens, an Aircrew Officer for 9 years which followed 7 years working as part of the Air Ambulance team. All this followed a 15-year military career which saw James as an Aircrew Officer on Blackhawk Helicopters. Enjoy this chat with James as he shares advice he has gained through his impressive career.
2022-11-181h 08Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.If we can, we must.
USA we are on our way! All things last minute as we get ready to hit the skies again and take Live Learn Survive on a new adventure completely out of our comfort zone, and that is exactly why we are saying this week, If we can, we must! So arm doors and cross check, USA we are on our way!
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Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.You are the creator sitting on your mat.
Excitement is building as we are on the countdown to the trip to the USA next week. This week Leigh is sharing the words and wisdom from her weekend with the Movers & Breakers at Business Chicks and why we are switching from talking about climbing ladders to building scaffolding!
2022-11-0437 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.No one ever became poorer by giving.
This week the show must go on as we record this podcast in a truck stop fresh from talking to and meeting 1200 children in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and we proudly give a shout out to all the schools!
2022-10-2824 min
Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Discipline costs dollars. Regret costs Millions.
Back to school!! Finally back on the road excited to meet over 1000 children whilst visiting schools in the next few days in Newcastle in New South Wales. This week Maxi has a solid day at the Fire Station with another cat rescue and in contrast to that we talk about the benefits of journalling, so what works for you?
2022-10-2134 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with the inspirational Katie Robinson, Australian Registered Nurse.
Today we are joined by special guest Katie Robinson, Australian Registered Nurse who studies Public Health for her Masters. Training in Lutruwita (Tasmania) Katie’s career has experienced many facets of Nursing, most recently working in Infection Control guiding Queensland through the recent pandemic. Enjoy this inspiring chat with Katie.
2022-10-1442 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Interview with Max Cottingham, Firefighter, Paramedic and Peer Support Volunteer.
Maxwell Cottingham is a Firefighter and a Paramedic. Now part of the Rescue team at Bankstown Fire Station and before that a retained Firefighter for 5 years in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. If that is not enough, he is a Paramedic with a Batchelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University. He also volunteers for Fire + Rescue New South Wales as a peer support office as he has a passion for mental health and his training includes group crisis intervention as well as suicide intervention skills training. Enjoy this inspiration chat with Max.
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THE MARCUS COPE FITNESS PODCASTEPISODE 63-Trent Maxwell Bondi Rescue Lifeguard & FirefighterOn today's show i am joined by Trent Maxwell or Maxi as some of you know from Bondi Rescue Lifeguard. Trent is also a firefighter author and runs his own podcast.
We spoke about:
-Trent's journey of becoming a lifeguard, how he got the passion for it.
-Importance of physical activity for your mental health.
-How to become a firefighter?
-Tips if you are stuck in a rip, what to do.
Was a unreal chat, thanks again Trent.
Please enjoy.
2022-01-2917 minLive Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.Recognise that every interaction you have is an opportunity to make a positive impact on others.
Congratulating Senior Firefighter Maxwell as Maxi celebrates 6 years as a Firefighter with a promotion. Extra excitement too this week as Maxi & Leigh head back to Gippsland almost 10months since their last work trip so how early will they be at the airport? Have a listen to find out.
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Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.This is ....Live Learn Survive.
Trent Maxwell, Firefighter and better known as Bondi Rescue’s Lifeguardmaxi and business partner Leigh Mason founded Live Learn Survive in 2018 with a vision to save lives by making learning fun. Author of the award-winning Maxi the Lifeguard book series, 2021 saw Maxi & Leigh publish their first picture book and launch Maxi’s Rescue Squad, the largest global community of teens & young adults of all ages learning skills, to not only look after themselves, but to help others too.
They take what they do very seriously, themselves not so much, as you will see as they share the stor...2021-07-2301 min
There You Go with Trent MabryEpisode 38 - Chicago: Pest Control - With Guests Ryan Niemiller and Maxwell RobowitzTrent and his guest Ryan Niemiller help NBC talent scout, Maxwell Robowitz (Joe Bates) with some tv show ideas.
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The Fitting RoomEp. 144 - Fitting Lessons from the Field with top 50 fitter Trent MaxwellAt the Fitting Room we love to pick the brains of the worlds top master fitters. Trent Maxwell is a top-50 fitter and recent Callaway Master Staffer and The Windmill Golf Center where he is the Director of Fitting is Ohio's #1 Fitting location. In this episode of the Fitting Room we get into Trent' fitting process and methodology, his favorite parts of club fitting, and how you could potentially get fit by Trent himself. Have a question? Hit us up on the Callaway Community: community.callawaygolf.com/categories/…ngCorner-71See omnystudio.co...2020-10-0537 min
TMI with TeresaEpisode 59 Former KC Chiefs QB Trent Green-Community Blood Center
Former KC Chiefs QB, Trent Green gives us all the details about Boulevard Brewing Company and their effort to help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.Next, KC radio comes together to help Community Blood Center.2020-09-2500 min
Hustle The DayHustle the Day: Maxwell Ivey - The Blind BloggerMax is a supremely interesting individual who has every excuse in the book and it hasn't stopped him from writing 4 books and speaking on stages and creating a business that seemed destined to fail, but it didn't. Loved this interview and looking forward to working more with Max. #hustletheday
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dyls journey#33 Trent Maxwell // Bondi lifeguard // firefighter // founder of @livelearnsruviveTrent Maxwell is better known as Lifeguard Maxi from Bondi Rescue, the youngest ever professional lifeguard to patrol Australia’s world famous Bondi Beach. Not only beloved by Aussies, Bondi Rescue is broadcast in close to 100 countries – including via Netflix US – and as one of Bondi Rescue’s most popular characters Maxi has gained a global profile. He is an Ambassador for Tourism Australia, Headspace and Royal Life Saving Society United Kingdom. Maxi is also a Firefighter for NSW Fire and Rescue.
What you will learn in this episode.
+ Don't close doors
+ H...2019-12-1556 min