Human Development

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with World-Class Coach and Founder of Beyond Macros, Mat Walrath. Mat is one of those humans you immediately fall in love with. He has this unrivalled ability to create a sense of calm, comfort and fun inside any experience. Mat has this seemingly natural ability to connect with humans at a deep, loving level. Right now he supports coaches to see what they want for themselves and create the framework for achieving it in an eloquent, simple manner that is easy to understand and execute. In this episode we discuss how we can slow down to speed up, how to listen to our intuition, and how to have more fun in life!We also dive into connection with others where Mat has some beautiful insights on the topic that he uses in his own life

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with World-Class Coach and beautiful human, Anat Peri. Anat has an unrivalled ability to connect, display empathy and support people to reach to depths they’ve never experienced before and release the energy, thoughts and memories that have been weighing them down. If you’re not following Anat and her teams work at Training Camp for the Soul, do yourself a favour and check it out. Anat has this seemingly natural ability to connect with humans at a deep, loving level and support them to see what they believe are complexities in an eloquent, simple manner for easy understanding. In this episode we discuss how we can better grasp + understand ourselves and who “we” truly are, how to listen to our bodies + hearts and what they’re telling us, and how to create love & compassion for every single part of ourselvesWe also dive into connection with “self” where Anat has some beautiful insights on the topic that will make your heart sing and bring the biggest of smiles to your face

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with World-Class Coach and beautiful human, Carl Paoli. Carl has an unrivalled level of experience, wisdom and knowledge in the coaching world and is transitioning into the creation of some very powerful and life changing concepts. If you're not following his work, do yourself a favour and check it out. Carl has this innate ability to connect with humans at a deep, loving level and express complexities in an eloquent, simple manner for easy understanding. In this episode we discuss the creation & breaking of standardised rules and why we need them in life, identity + cognitive shifts and how to attack and safely get through the storms of lifeWe also dive into human connection where Carl has two beautiful "riffs" on the topic that will make your heart sing and bring the biggest of smiles to your face

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with a beautiful soul, Jamie Sy. Jamie currently works for the World-Leading Singularity U - a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for all whose co-founder is Peter Diamandis. Jamie is also involved with the Big Action Tribe, Hunter Young Professionals and many more local + national organisations. Jamie has this innate ability to connect with humans at a deep, loving level. In this episode we discuss the concept of self-love + how to create it for ourselves, what abundance is in all aspects of life and how to attain it, plus a framework for humility, health and happinessWe also dive into her phenomenal podcast "Healing my Earth. Healing Me." and the world-leaders and thought-provoking conversations she has on it

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation World-Class Physiotherapist & Researcher, Connor Gleadhill. Connor is a current researcher at the local HMRI where they're performing world-leading research into pain and has also just begun his PHD. Connor has this innate ability to simplify complex and deep scientific principles into bite sized chunks of understanding. He has SFMA + FMS qualifications and has a deep interest in Ido Portal movement culture, BUT he's also a scientist who believes that people should be open to NOT ‘just following one method blindly’. He works mainly with ACL injuries and semi-professional athletes. In this episode we discuss the concept of pain, how it's tied to a "story" we tell ourselves about our experience and a framework to better understand our bodies and pain. We also dive into the concepts of short-term bandaid approaches that are common in today's clinical world vs long-term preventative approaches & what the real intention of great physicians should be

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation World-Class Coach + Human Being, Deep Thinker, Friend and Mentor - Logan Gelbrich. On top of this, Logan is Co-Founder of Deuce Gym + Strike Mvmt, Author of "Going Right: A Logical Justification for Pursuing Your Dreams", Creator of "Coaches Prep", "Business Prep", "Hold The Standard Summit" and the Newly Acquainted 'Menace of Venice', California. Logan has this innate ability to simplify complex and deep life principles + philosophies into bite sized chunks of understanding. The past few years have been challenging + growth-inducing for Logan as he's experienced many changes in his career and life, only to come our the other side stronger for it. In this episode we discuss the concept of why dissatisfaction is a paradox that's both positive & negative, how to create & destroy our associations with things and a framework for how to continually push to our edges in life. We also dive into the concept of detachment, principles to support detachment, and how we can hold the paradox of being detached yet still be obsessed at the same time

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation World-Class Coach to World Leaders and former Owner of CrossFit Craic, Jarrod Davis. Jarrod has this innate ability to fill every moment with an abundance of fun and bring an immense amount of clarity for people & support them in identifying their priorities. The past few months have been growth-inducing for Jarrod as he's experienced changes in his career and life, shifting to a coaching position with the World-Class Strong Coach Team and leaving his position at CrossFit Craic. In this episode we discuss Jarrod's experiences with surrendering + letting go to what happens in life and the power that comes with it, identity + its malleability and some Burning Man Stories! We also dive into Mantra's + the Vision Casting Process where Jarrod provides a walk through example of how to complete it for yourself

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation World-Class Human and his Brother-From-Another-Mother, Chris Marhefka. Chris has an exceptionally unique story that's seen him traverse many different experiences in his life so far. He’s achieved an immense amount of personal growth over the past 18 months, and is currently a Facilitator with the Life-Changing "Training Camp for the Soul”. In this episode we discuss Chris' experiences + reasons for his growth over the last 18 months, How We Can Connect with Our True "Self" and How We Can Identify & Break Our Limiting Beliefs. We also dive into Chris' past challenges and discuss how an understanding of himself and a reconnection with his inner child has allowed him, and many others, to change their lives for the better

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with Owner of Blackhorse Crossfit, and Language + Coaching Leader, Sean Lazio. Sean has this unique ability that allows him to immediately connect with and understand the person in front of him. He’s achieved an immense amount of personal growth over the past 18 months, and in his past spent years fighting for, and protecting his country. In this episode we discuss Sean’s experiences and reasons for his growth over the last 18 months, how he fought it at first, yet, when he surrendered to it it expanded and changed his life for the better. We discuss breaking through old habits + behaviours, the power of breath + story work in allowing us to do and what self-awareness has done for him and his development. We also dive into metaphysics and discuss how a basic understanding of them have allowed us to change our lives for the better

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with Founder of ThrivSource, and creator of RESET Training, the World-Class Human, Mike Gonzalez. Mike has this love, passion and perspective of life that fills your own heart and soul to make you feel fully alive. Mike's mission is to be a professional guiding force by helping humans increase their self-esteem, gain confidence, and break through those limiting beliefs that no longer serve their goals. He’s an old soul with a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and experiences to share. In this episode we discuss Mike's recent trip to Disneyland with his young family, how he identified + unlearned all his old + limiting beliefs and behaviours, what compassion and self-love has done for him and his development, and how learning to listen to his heart has led him to a place of happiness and peace. We also dive into identity formation, mantra's and discuss a few concepts we can use to immediately shift our identity today

In this episode we’re blessed to have have a conversation with Founder of Forever Forward Fitness, and my good friend, Brendan Andrews. Brendan has this ambition, drive and determination that leaves you speechless. He’s achieved an immense amount at such a young age. He has one hell of a story from his childhood and adolescent years and has created + evolved FFF into one of Newcastle’s Premier Health & Fitness Business’ to date. Brendan is all about continual growth in life, hence “Forever Forward Fitness”. He’s an old soul in a young body and has experienced an abundance of development in these past 12 months. In this episode we discuss Brenda’s childhood + the challenges he faced and overcame to become the man he is today, what self-awareness has done for him and his development, and how learning to listen to his heart has led him to a place of happiness and peace. We also dive into identity formation and discuss a few concepts we can use to immediately shift our identity today

Rach is one of those human beings who leaves you speechless with her determination, attitude and perseverance. She recently complete a 100KM race and continually throws herself in situations where she will learn new skills and more about herself. Rachel is all about seeking the pinnacle of human performance, both in our physical endeavours and internally with our self-awareness and self love + acceptance. In this episode we discuss Rachel’s childhood + the challenges she faced and overcame, where her passion and love for human performance came from and the role that breath and introspective work changed her life. We also dive into language and discuss a few frameworks we can use to immediately shift our state and perspective

In this episode, we have Founder of BU Coaching, Declan Edwards. Declan is one of those human beings who has an infectious energy that raises every single room he enters and person he touches. He has a current goal to make our hometown of Newcastle, the happiest city in Australia. In this episode we discuss Declan’s childhood + relationship with his father and the impact it’s had on him being the man he is today, where his passion and love for supporting other people came from, a decision making framework he uses at BU Coaching to support people in stepping more toward what they’re after and a myriad of other tools used at BU Coaching to support people in their development Enjoy this special episode, fam! With love and gratitude, Nick GROWTH | HAPPINESS | FULFILMENT | HEALTH #HumanDevelopment

In this episode, we have NSW Strongest (and sexiest) Man, Jacob Hodson of NewStrength. Jacob is a world-class Strength Coach who specialises in developing strength, athleticism and empowering people to rediscover their "self" and confidence through strength. Jacob is all about going ALL IN and developing a no BS approach to health & fitness that encompasses many powerful modalities. We also discuss his love for challenges, why our environments are so influential on our lives, what's Jacob expecting in his ever-nearing journey into fatherhood, using pressure to our advantage, and the vital role that breath plays when we find ourselves locked into the "zone". We also dive into our forays of elite level sports as youths and how our lives have expanded after going into business for ourselves and are now choosing "flow and ease" over "hustle and grind"

In this episode, we have Leoni Blanke of Cornerstone Strength & Conditioning. Leo is an integrative health & wellness coach who specialises in breath, human movement, meditation, hormones and empowering women to take control of their health and life.In this episode we discuss daily practices that better equip us to find our own flow, our own current strive for “less”, and how meditation and breath have allows us to find peace inside the inevitability of uncertainty, pain and loss. We also dive into plant medicine and how life has expanded for us after listening to and following our hearts

In this episode, we have my very good friend and world-class coach Marco Augusto of PEAK Strength & Nutrition. Marco is an exceptional human being and coach who lives and breathes supporting people to change their lives through training and cognitive shifts. In this episode we discuss depression + it’s alleged causes, ways we can move the needle in our favour, how values & movement changed our lives and we dive into a handful of tools we’ve used to speed up ur own development as humans

Welcome to Human Development - A Powerful, Positive Force for Your Development, Happiness, Fulfilment & Health in LifeIn this episode, join your host Nick Maier as he takes you on an audio adventure that brings a raw, truthful, playful and insightful approach to human and self development