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Welcome to The Hard Way with Anvil T&D, where 3 Australian veterans cover everything physical and mental health, business, education, and life lessons learned the hard way. Each episode the Anvil team challenge themselves, their guests, and their listeners, to ask the hard questions, acknowledge their biases, broaden their perspective, and have a laugh along the way.

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    • Jan 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 144 EPISODES


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    Evolved Squad Leader: Naomi Zee-Mckillop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 58:20


    Long time affiliate and business associate Naomi finally gave us the chance to sit down with her and chat about herself, her business, and what her goals are. Changing the perspective on how women should train and modern beauty standards, Naomi's background in training and competition give her an insight that others lack - giving her the ability to stay grounded in the reality of what health is.

    Pushing Uphill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 61:56


    The latest Podcast episode, covering Dan's latest article. This episode covers an individual experience of dealing with mental illness, and the impact it has on one's decision making process. This episode aims to provide insight to those who have never experienced mental health concerns, and to let others who have shared similar negative experiences that they aren't alone. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - Hot Boy Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 54:52


    What was meant to be a chat about training for and during Summer ended up being a mostly trash talking session - which we aren't ever upset about. Enjoy the conversation and enjoy Summer! www.anviltd.com

    Veteran Health Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 56:24


    This week is DVA's designated week to focus on veteran health, so we chatted about the different facets of veteran health - including the ability to communicate with non-military members, as well as physical and mental health. www.anviltd.com

    Sleep and PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 53:07


    This episode the team talks about an article that was shared with them, giving insight into what PTSD is - along with common issues it causes in relation to sleep and potential substance abuse problems. www.anviltd.com

    The Bench Press - Anvil Training Series 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 57:09


    The next article in Marshall's training series, this time focusing on the bench press. The longest in the series so far, the article had a lot in it, and we've done our best to condense that information down into this episode! www.anviltd.com

    General Adaptation Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 58:38


    This episode covers off on Dan's article about the body's response to stress, both short and long term. Stress is more than just the feeling you get when you're running late, and the physiological changes your body goes through during stressful events can have a large impact on health. www.anviltd.com

    Mentality, Mindset, and Failing Forward - Anvil Training Series 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 58:13


    Marshall's article on individual mentality for training is an insight into failure, learning, and overcoming. www.anviltd.com

    Don't Be Nervous: A Beginner's Guide to the Nervous System

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 60:54


    This episode the team covers Dan's article on the human nervous system and how the body uses it to function. From conscious control of your muscles to the practicality of reflexes, everyone can find something interesting. www.anviltd.com

    Injury Prevention and Management - Anvil Training Series 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 53:06


    The Anvil team talks Marshall's 8th addition to the training series, discussing injuries - both before, during and after they happen. www.anviltd.com

    Highs and Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 56:56


    This episode the team talks about Dan's article, covering experiencing, managing, improving and learning from emotional and mental low points which everyone will deal with at some point. www.anviltd.com

    Training for High Performance - Anvil Training Series 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 57:53


    This episode, Marshall covers off on his article about training to a high level - and he doesn't mean being the 'strongest guy in your commercial gym'. Genetics, hard work, meal plans, PED's, and raw grit and determination are just parts of what makes an elite athlete. www.anviltd.com

    In the Interest of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 57:53


    The team talks Dan's article about the kinds of things we fill our time with, how they fit into our priorities, and ways to improve your schedule to fit in more of what you enjoy doing. www.anviltd.com

    Training for Power - Anvil Training Series 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 52:18


    This episode, the team talks the next article in Marshall's training series - training for power. We discuss what power is when compared to strength, why it's important, and how to train for it. www.anviltd.com

    Climbing the Steps to Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 52:17


    This episode the team talks about Dan's article about confidence, with relation to individual ability, qualities and judgment. www.anviltd.com

    Training For Size - Anvil Training Series 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 52:29


    This episode, the team talks Marshall's article about how to effectively train for size, the two kinds of building types, and what's needed outside of the gym to achieve hypertrophy. www.anviltd.com

    Military Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 60:33


    This episode, the Anvil team talks the article written by Dan about what it's like within the military, especially in combat corps - as the culture and social norms influence the attitudes and actions of the group. www.anviltd.com

    A Look at Beneficial Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 59:06


    This episode, the Anvil team covers their article about written, digital and audible content which a lot of people may find beneficial for educating and learning about a variety of topics. If you're not sure where to start or are looking to branch out from your regular material - check it out! www.anviltd.com

    Preservation in Isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 52:13


    The Anvil team talks about the article "Preservation in Isolation", written by Dan. This episode covers on some of the challenges that mandatory isolation and social distancing has presented, from the physical to mental - and what kind of strategies can be implemented to help mitigate their impact. www.anviltd.com

    General Health & Wellbeing: Anvil Training Series 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 48:45


    This episode, the Anvil team chats about Marshall's article "General Health & Wellbeing", discussing what metrics matter when it comes to judging personal health - including how you can improve your own. www.anviltd.com

    The Pull: Anvil Training Series 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 53:00


    This episode, the Anvil team talks the second instalment of Marshall's training series - The Pull. Why is the pull important? Why don't enough people train it? Let's find out! www.anviltd.com

    Anvil Training Series 1 - The Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 59:01


    Anvil podcast episode on the first instalment of the Anvil Training Series - written by Marshall. This episode, we talk the push - what it is, common movements associated with it, and how to train it. www.anviltd.com

    Surviving Christmas Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 54:01


    The latest podcast episode, covering Marshall's article "Surviving Christmas Leave". In this episode, we talk about what not to do when you go on leave from the military, common mistakes new members make, and the only thing that can get you kicked out of the military.

    They're Still There, Until They Aren't: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 57:08


    Part 2 of Anvil's discussion on the article "They're Still There, Until They Aren't". This time around, the team goes more deeply into the evening that inspired this article, and the importance of keeping in touch with old friends. www.anviltd.com

    They're Still There, Until They Aren't: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 53:41


    Anvil talks their article 'They're Still There, Until They Aren't' on the first part of this two part episode. Part 1 is essentially a rant episode, which provides some context and insight into what military members experience during their transition out of the military. www.anviltd.com

    Sumo is Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 58:16


    The Anvil team talks the article 'Sumo Is Cheating' on this episode of the podcast. Discussing Conventional and Sumo deadlift stances, why sumo isn't actually cheating, and why you should train both to improve. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 10 September 2020 || Psyched Up, or Silent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 59:57


    Live stream from 10 September 2020. The team talks the behind the scenes special on the hit song WAP, getting mentally prepared for the gym and how others respond to stimulus differently to others. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 09 September 2020 || Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 57:18


    Live stream from 09 September 2020. The team talks on varying topics, then discusses gym hygiene and the increased cleaning required to stay safe during the current social climate. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 08 September 2020 || Important Gym Equipment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 56:03


    Live stream from 08 September 2020. The team talks Marshall being told he has small legs, why that's not true and more importantly - important gym equipment to own for anyone looking to have their own home gym. www.anviltd.com

    Train Smart, Fight Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 57:49


    Anvil T&D's most recent article podcast episode, recorded 07 September 2020. The team talks about the article 'Train Smart, Fight Easy' - where they discuss ideal programming for combat soldiers, using a program which was designed and implemented within an infantry battalion. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 04 September 2020 || Drinking, Video Games, and De-loading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 59:55


    Live stream from 04 September 2020. The team talks giving up certain vices to better facilitate hobbies, the modern cognitive benefits of video games, and de-loading as part of your training programming. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 03 September 2020 || Steady State Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 59:17


    Live stream from 03 September 2020. The team talks steady state cardio, how it can be used effectively and why it may be used inappropriately within the fitness industry. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 01 September 2020 || Directors Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 58:26


    Live stream from 01 September 2020. The team talks managing small teams, learning valuable skills for business and life, and why experience is finally getting the respect it deserves over formal education. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 31 August 2020 || Just Don't Be Weak lol

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 60:07


    Live stream from 31 August 2020. The team talks strength training for rehabilitation, and using resistance as a means to improve quality of life after an injury. Also how you can improve your sales as a coffee brand... www.anviltd.com

    Wanting to Do, and Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 55:05


    Latest podcast episode from Anvil T&D. The team talks about the two kinds of motivation, discipline, and how they can both be used to benefit your goal setting and daily life. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 28 August 2020 || Instagram Lied To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 56:04


    Live stream from 28 August 2020. The team talks the influence of social media on the general populations expectations - in regards to training and life. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 27 August 2020 || Pre-Workout Makes You GO-GO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 60:25


    Live stream from 27 August 2020. The team talks pre-workout - the benefits, down sides, and other lies the guy at the supplement store told you. www.anviltd.com

    Wild West Wednesday - 26 August 2020 || Getting Older

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 59:18


    Live stream from 26 August 2020. The team talks getting older, the advantages and disadvantages of living forever, and the sexuality of immortal creatures. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 25 August 2020 || Zombie Apocalypse 101: Buy Toilet Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 59:57


    Live stream from 25 August 2020. The team talks how the virus has affected business and personal lives, the permanent changes its fast tracked and why toilet paper must be the key to survival. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 24 August 2020 || It's Simple Math and Science, Chelsea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 59:58


    Live stream from 24 August 2020. The team talks education and their experience with traditional teaching methods, what's considered 'smart' and how it may not be as applicable as it once was. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 21 August 2020 || You Guys Are Paying For Healthcare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 61:00


    Live stream from 21 August 2020. The team talks the importance of rest in a program, how technology is replacing some jobs and the absurdity of America's healthcare system. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 20 August 2020 || Why You Suck at Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 59:04


    Live stream from 20 August 2020. The team talks how the brain learns effectively as opposed to traditional repetition, and why men's hygiene products are marketed so differently to women's. www.anviltd.com

    Wild West Wednesday - 19 August 2020 || WAP: An Intellectual Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 59:02


    Live stream from 19 August 2020. The team talks Cardi B's latest hit single 'WAP', working through the lyrics and exploring what this work of modern lyrical art means to each of us and how it can be applied to daily life. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 18 August 2020 || Guys Can Be Little Spoons Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 57:22


    Live stream from 18 August 2020. The team talks gender dynamics when cuddling, and how traditional views on masculinity are robbing each of us of an enjoyable position for cuddling. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 17 August 2020 || Losing Your VirGYMity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 59:17


    Live stream from 17 August 2020. The team talks being critical of information and looking into what your being told, popular forms of programming and why they all got into the gym. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 14 August 2020 || I Think We're Off Topic Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 56:21


    Anvil live stream from 14 August 2020. The team was supposed to talk about their experience starting out at the gym, but ended up discussing how they'd fair in combat against certain animals in the wild. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 13 August 2020 || Keeping Up With the Technologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 57:53


    Anvil live stream from 13 August 2020. The team talks technology and its constant advancements, how it can be used to benefit your business and yourself. www.anviltd.com

    Wild West Wednesday - 12 August 2020 || Adventuring Out of Pallet Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 59:23


    Anvil live stream from 12 August 2020. The team talks becoming Pokemon Trainers, and why whoever picks the Grass type Pokemon as their starter is inferior. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 11 August 2020 || Psychiatrist vs Psychologist 1v1 Death Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 59:27


    Anvil live stream from 11 August 2020. The team talks the difference between a psychiatrist and psychologist in the mental health profession, and how they both benefit mental health treatment.

    Live at 5 - 10 August 2020 || Getting Slightly Off Topic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 55:44


    Anvil live stream from 10 August 2020. The team talks accidentally joining a yoga cult, Nathan's totally rational fear of board games, and finally discussing the value of overhead movements. www.anviltd.com

    Live at 5 - 06 August 2020 || Facebook Is Not A Good Source of Information

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 59:29


    Anvil live stream from 06 August 2020. The team talks online discussions, the delivery of information and how to address having your opinions challenged. www.anviltd.com

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