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Shaun worked in the Police Dog Squad for many years and the Covert and Surveillance unit, working on Major and Organised Crime. A bloke who knows has lived and just wants to help. We spoke about 3 AM friends, hard-fought and won lessons to keep moving in tough times, striving to help others and, as always, plenty of laughs. Who is Shaun Shaun spent three nights in a row, a Glock pistol in his hand, laying in bed trying to think of reasons not to end his life. To overcome his mental health injuries, Shaun spent the next 17 years immersed in the study of personal development, human behaviour and high performance to heal himself and live a happy life. He now devotes his life to helping others using the knowledge and education that helped him help himself.

It's easy being tough when you have never faced adversity. Would you lie down and die or fight with everything, no matter how hard it got?   Clay Watts spent 30 years in the military and police, serving with the Australian Special forces; he is no stranger to adversity, pain and suffering. So when the prognoses came, "it is not good mate", his test began. As the saying goes, "nobody kills Clay except Clay."  We spoke about Clay's fight with pancreatic cancer, which led him back into boxing and his new concept of using combat sports to transition people through life.

Professor, Psychotherapist, Philosopher, Fighter yep, you read it right! Dr Traill Dowie is a philosopher, academic, psychotherapist, minister of religion and martial artist. He holds dual PhDs in Philosophy and Psychiatry. Traill is an associate professor of psychotherapy. Tra-ill has Trained with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) using LSD, MDMA and Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) in treating PTSD. Tra-ill holds black belts in multiple disciplines. He has worked professionally as an athletic and performance coach for high-level athletes, including world champions. We spoke about his work with Mind Medicine Australia, Brotherhood and trauma bonding, rights of passage, the need to fight, his favoured philosophers and his views on the stoics, and so much more.

In this episode, we spoke with Harries Carroll, the famous Bondi Beach lifeguard actor and Pilates instructor. The Path this conversation took had the hosts getting their notebooks out to learn a thing or two, especially His philosophy on love and compassion for his fellow man; Harries outlook and interpersonal skills are something to behold in person; it was infectious. His knowledge of the human and body and its interconnectedness and movement will have you getting out your notebook.    

In this episode, we spoke with Isaac Heeney, an AFL Star Forward at the Sydney Swans Football Club; He is a legend of a bloke both on and off the field. Isaac gave us an insight into the day in his life of what he does with his training, routine, nutrition and sleep to not only play at the elite level but excel. We spoke about a day in the life of an AFL Player, the impact of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE head injuries) on the game and the players, and a few laughs were thrown in for good measure.

In this episode, I spoke to Sasha, someone who grew up in the ex-communist country of Yugoslavia. We Discussed the history of Russia, from the Russian revolution and assassination of the Tzars, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union the modern Russian federation and how this all has a bearing on the Special operation currently being conducted in Ukraine, Sasha offers us a thought-provoking alternate perspective applying some critical thinking to exposure the West's use of propaganda perpetrated by the media to control the narrative and garnish support for a NATO Expansion.    Please subscribe and leave a review.  

Shane Healey, AKA The Terrorist Hunter, is back. You Know Shane was an Intelligence analyst in Afghanistan with the Special forces; he was a private security contractor in Iraq. How does he fill in his time now? he uses these skills domestically to counter violent extremism, helping keep everyday Australians safe by stopping our most vulnerable to be radicalized and weaponized. Bonus: I got to get his assessment on the War unfolding between  Ukraine and Russia. Is he right? You will be surprised. Please leave a review.

Paul and Simon have spent a long career taking humans apart and burying mates for Queen and Country. Now they have embarked upon a monumental task to try and put people back together. The Journey starts with the Head-Up charity and a little bit of an undertaking - 191 marathons in 218 days. Starting with the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge followed by an epic quadrathlon, climbing Mont Blanc, cycling to Calais, rowing the Channel to Dover and running Dover to London. All while ensuring Simon doesn't end up in a Chinese prison.

Shaun Kober is the strength and conditioning coach for the UFC champion Peter Yan and the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay Thai. In this episode, we spoke about his Adventure training the UFC Champion in Russia for his title fight and his experience as a cornerman during the title fight, Think Rocky 4 training montage. always great talking to Kobes one of the most knowledgeable coaches around.  have a listen  Please like and subscribe.

From Australian Soldier to Private Military contractor in the Middle East and now bodyguard to the Hollywood elite, Matty Morris fills the rest of his time as a businessman and entrepreneur. We Don't know where he found the time to chat with us. Please go check it out Please like and subscribe.

Andrew is a Veteran, a businessman and the Co-founder of Ringers Western which is an authentic Australian clothing company. Ringers Western started around a campfire on the cattle station El-Questro. Initially, run from a lounge room the brand has enjoyed a massive rise to prominence. Andrew is a great human and is a big supporter of Swiss 8 We had a ball talking with him about life, tips for success and just how to be a good human. We love him, we hope you love the episode  go check it out.

Dr  Romain Fathi is a Senior Lecturer in History at Flinders University, Adelaide, and remains an affiliated researcher at the Centre d'Histoire de Sciences Po in Paris.  His work focuses on the transnational dimension of war and its aftermath in European and Australian contexts. The First World War, war commemorations and Australian identity are my primary research interests. We spoke about Australia's nation-building during the First World War and how the Aussie digger took a massive role in forming the collective image of who and what we see as Australian and Australian values even if some of it was a little made up. Please have a listen. Romain is a brilliant man. He was fascinating to speak with, and his book Our Corner of the Somme is a must-read. 

Dan Pronk was the Special forces Doctor for 5 years, with four tours of Afghanistan and over 100 combat missions. he's the doctor that can and did shoot back. After service, Dan completed an MBA and moved into medical leadership roles, including deputy director of a regional hospital, medical director, and co-owner of TacMed Australia, and author and Italian sports car mad. He is also the medic Dr Dan on Channel Seven's SAS Australia. With a story like no other, he is the epitome of the humble professional with some real-world experiences and lessons we can all use.  Please follow like and subscribe.  

Aidan Muir & Tyler Brooks are Dieticians training and teaching some of the worlds elite athletes to achieve their goals. The level of knowledge and the lived experience was humbling to listen to.  we covered everything from carb-loading to collagen supplementation and dispelled some myths along the way what an enjoyable episode from some of the leaders in the industry  Please follow like and subscribe.

Brett Turley is an Ex-Special operations, explosive detection dog handler, best-selling author and entrepreneur and a bloody good bloke. We had a great chat about some of the bombs he found and some that he didn't! and the effects on him.   He has also given a lot of his content for desk-bound athletes and training programs for free check out the link in the show notes. Please like and subscribe. Show notes: https://minimalismfitness.com/swiss-8/ 

Dr Geoff Wilson is a world-class polar explorer, dynamic keynote speaker and entrepreneur. He's living a vast and varied life split between being a family man, veterinary surgeon and expeditionist - constantly squeezing every drop out of life. In this episode, we spoke about his near-death experiences finding purpose in life, resilience leadership and the difference between complaining vulnerable language. Dr Geoff Wilson is an absolute inspiration. We had a blast recording this. Go check it out and please like and subscribe.

In this episode of the ISS Podcast, we sit down with a legend in the world of meat, Jess Pryles, the female Ron Swanson. From flat plate BBQ's to low and slow smoking Jess is an expert in the whole journey from hunting to processing cooking Jess is a published author, Celebrity judge, and Co-founder of The Australian BBQ Alliance. We had a ball. Go check it out and please like and subscribe.

Keith Banks is back, One of Australia's most decorated police officers, we discuss his new book Gun to the Head, it is amazing and confronting covering Keith's undercover work, criminal intelligence, corruption, murder personal loss, the darkness and his fight out. We try not to give too many secrets away. Go check it out, and please like and subscribe.

Ever wondered what life would be like as a private security contractor in the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War (The Second Battle of Fallujah)? Or what it would be like to find and develop the human sources required to hunt the world's most wanted bomb makers and terrorist leaders? Have you thought about how intelligence is used to target the bad guys? In part one of this ISS podcast episode, we speak to Shane Healey about all this and more. Go check it out, and please like and subscribe.

From the rugby fields in Australia to contacts in the jungles of Vietnam. establishing the first reconnaissance platoon and serving as one of the country's elite warriors in the SASR. Michael von Berg MC OAM takes us on a journey with the hope of not repeating history; we look at the mistakes a nation made over 50 years ago after the Vietnam war and the similarities with the withdrawal from Afghanistan.   Topics: Operation Queanbeyan  The first Australian reconnaissance platoon Resilience Moral injury  Is history repeating itself  Lived experience  Getting on with life after you come home Connections to tribe through trust.   Handy Links   https://www.trojanstrek.com/ This program cost the participant nothing. Held in SA and Qld.   https://www.rarnationalmemorialwalk.org.au/ Located at Enoggera, It is a living memorial of trees remembering some 400 plus of our RAR that have fallen.   https://vwma.org.au/ Micheal is an ambassador for the Virtual War Memorial, which is run out of SA. The RAR (SA). Everyone who has served should be on this for the posterity of an individual's military service, no matter what form, where it will be held in perpetuity. To give you an idea, here is Mick's page.   Go check it out, and please like and subscribe.

A round table of combat veterans from every theatre Australia has deployed in since the Vietnam war. A round table of experienced soldiers who have left defence and excelled in their profession helping people to find their purpose to perform at their peak and optimise their lives. Topics: Is veteran suicides a defence problem or a people problem What are the terms of reference, and are there any holes? Does fraud in the DVA system kill more soldiers than PTSD? Alternate models to lump-sum payouts And many others, if you are a veteran or involved as a veteran, this is a must-watch. Go check it out, and please like and subscribe.

From filming lions in Africa, rapper music videos in Los Angeles and everything in between, Now Swiss 8 has enlisted the services of Six One Sunray to Film the Pursuit of Purpose Event:  The Tatts Finke Desert Race 2021. As we go behind the scenes to see what the Swiss 8 crew got out of the Finke and some surprising insights from the Content creator as well.   Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

What do you do when you can't do anything? Lay down and give up or find a way to move forward be better, do better and help people along the way.  Our guest Dylan Conway from Brothers “N” Books did just that. A guy who turned a bad situation into a good one. He's read more books than I have had hot dinners. He is on a mission to make books cool again...and he's done it. Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

Ever wondered what life would be like as an undercover heroin dealer, or career criminal? Walking through life as a ghost never being able to tell anyone who you really are. In a time when there were no rules, no playbook, where one wrong move could mean you're dead. Our guest Keith Banks, one of Australia's most decorated police officers takes us on that very journey. How do you tether your personality and not succumb to a life you swore to take down. Come and learn the ones that made it and the ones that didn't. Go check it out and please like and subscribe.

Prof. Charles Teo, AM - EP 37 -  Brilliant, humble, charitable, daring. Very few times have I been left speechless from amazement or wonderment in my life, and this guest definitely left us speechless! Prof. Charles Teo, AM, a neurosurgeon and entrepreneur.  Charles Teo talks about repetitive blast injury and the effects on the brain, the power of the human mind, some hacks on how to improve brain performance and his possible partnership with Elon Musk.  The Billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and neuralink, that is using Prof. Charles Teo, AM programming Data and research with Elon Musk's technology, that they hope will solve any number of medical conditions — including paralysis, anxiety, and addiction, and that's just the first 15 mins of the episode. You don't want to miss this one. Go check it out and please like and subscribe. 

Since starting the Instructions Sold Separately Podcast having conversations with people excelling at life through adversity, I am continually amazed at human beings, at what they can go though and how they keep getting up and moving forward. Our next guest is no expectation, Lily Riley is one of the pound for pound strongest females in Australia with her ability to back squat a motorcycle and rider at the same time (227 Kg) and then the real story happened... diagnosed with kidney cancer a day before her national competition and the subsequent journey of recovery back to the top. Her story is inspiring. She is a beast with a smile and positive outlook that is unbreakable.  Go check it out and please like and subscribe.

Have you ever wondered what the fittest man in Australia eats, how he trains, or what his routine looks like or maybe even a cheeky dive into the mindset of a champion. The mindset that sets him apart from the 25 million other Australian's. Well grab a vino and come on a bloody journey, this one is a ripper. Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

I never really had a childhood hero growing up, but if I had met Paul when I was a kid it would have been him. Most people would break after enduring one of the many ordeals Paul has had to face. After an injury ended an illustrious fight career, Paul chose to serve his country. After losing his leg in a Victim operated IED blast which resulted in the death Ben Ranaudo Paul came home to a system that was not prepared for WIA's. What followed is a story of loss, success and absolute reliance. In this episode we spoke about the Incident, the misinformation DVA has to deal with when approving claims and the recent muttering of an Australian version of The Purple Heart, a United states medal awarded to soldiers wounded in combat. Two time Australia kickboxing champion Inaugural Invictus Games Captain Published a Book, “The Fighter” Prime Ministers Veteran Employment awards Winner (Rheinmetall Program). Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

He was a Soldier, Screw, UFC Fighter and now Swiss 8  Ambassador. Damien took us behind the scenes of the contact sport game, the prep work involved both mentally and physically, to enter the octagon as a contracted fighter with the UFC. From humble beginnings his journey getting there is one of resilience and mateship.Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

A story so crazy, if you didn't hear it here, you wouldn't believe it. A British Sniper shot in the neck by a Taliban fighter. Fell off a roof, would have broken his neck but landed on a goat, continued fighting for 90 min and was awarded Britain's second highest military award, after the Victoria Cross, for honour and bravery. You have to check this episode out. One of the nicest guys I have met and such an unbelievable story. please like and subscribe.

A soldier with a 6th sense for knowing what wrong looks like, his intuition and bullshit meter instilled as a digger is on point.   A man who has been pulling people's head off, while I was still learning what a fork was. A state, national and international champion of judo and jujitsu. the founder of The Veteran Grappling Foundation and a quietly spoken, scary, bloody good bloke. Go check it out and Please like and subscribe.

In this episode of the Instructions Sold Separately podcast we sat down with the founder of The Fit Dad Lifestyle, Leroy Faure. A down to earth Aussie bloke who started out with an online community, where Dads could get training advice. Which turned into an amazing business, built on one of our key pillars TRUST, We Spoke about being real with yourself, setting real and achievable goals, and if you want to have a cheeky beer or Vino, then do it. Make sure you have got a training session in, hit some goals then grab a beer and come join us. Please like and subscribe. https://swiss8.org/research www.thefitdadlifestyle.com  

Australia's John Wick  A man with multiple black belts in many disciplines, is deadly right? What happens when all of your training takes you to the most important point in your life:  When you're standing on the Precipice of Survive or die? And it's not enough. Well Paul Cale did just that and lived, from that experience and many more of his special forces brothers he went onto redesign 2CDO and the Australian Army's close quarter combat system. Go check it out and please like and subscribe.

OAM willy, Cancer Willy or Willy beating cancer. *This episode is dark humored* What a privilege to talk to such a humble, down to earth, no bullshit character. Having been dealt a pretty average set of cards Willy had an unfortunate rise to fame. But for all the right reasons. Going above and beyond raising awareness and funds for brain cancer. Willys resilience is something that needs to be seen/heard, so strap in and have listen.

You asked for it, we gave it. In this episode of the ISS podcast, the team sat down and discussed the year that has been, the year that will be, the ups downs, wins and losses of what it's like to run a mental health charity. Amongst some of the topics, we spoke about our own routines, our personnel growth missions for 2021, the impact that COVID -19 has had on both the charity and society and some of the amazing events we have coming up including the Finke Desert race Hunting with Veteran Hunts, The Sydney to Hobart and The BBQ to Remember. Go and check it out and please subscribe.

Moffitt the Profit. An SAS Team leader with over 11 active tours under his belt, psychologist, philosopher, author and singer . Much like the rest of the SASR, Moffit demonstrates is the humble, quite professional. The confidence and wisdom to take pause and reflect when the situation dictates, never acting without considering all options. It's a stark contrast to the personalities and narrative currently being displayed in the media. In this episode we did what the media won't: we spoke to an actual SAS soldier about his thoughts on the IGADF inquiry and the finding in the Brereton report. It wasn't all doom and gloom. We had a few laughs about liberation war souvenirs from Saddam Hussain's palace, Osama Bin Laden's cave and Punching prime ministers. Go and check it out and please subscribe.

What if Butch from KISS and Garth Brooks were Australian and joined a band? Then you would have the Wolfe Brothers. Songwriting, Anxiety, loss, inspiration and some tools that these great Australian musicians use to overcome them, these were just some of the topics we spoke to the Wolfe Brothers about. Have a listen and tell us what you thought.

An interview with the man who catches killers. The Police Force doesn't have room for people like Gary Jubelin anymore. After 34 years as a homicide detective, Gary earnt himself a fierce reputation. In his own words "You need to be ready to bleed for the job". From chasing Australia's most evil humans to the life of a journo, this is one is so relevant in the current climate.   PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/i-catch-killers-with-gary-jubelin/id1506667049   BOOK: https://www.amazon.com.au/Catch-Killers-Deaths-Homicide-Detective/dp/1460758919/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=86768543963&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaJPVgEq9ZKBI8s_xZ_Pg6w4Ef-vbQrrwZtn8xNatPPHxMPv41lYiMsaAhrTEALw_wcB&hvadid=413995770406&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9070563&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7147361314217125233&hvtargid=kwd-926940359222&hydadcr=15355_13016&keywords=gary+jubelin+book&qid=1606702833&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr0au-22  

Special Forces Operator turns international bikini mogul. Spending over 8 years as a Special Forces Operator, serving on multiple deployments, Matt speaks about his transition into the civilian space. Co-founding a fashion label and re purposing his military skills to innovate and grow his e-commerce business. Matt has a wealth of knowledge in the business sector and shares his rapid growth hacks with us.

In this episode of the Instructions Sold Separately Podcast we tried something different! We want to keep everyone informed and be completely transparent about who we are and where we are going. So once a month we are going to do a behind the scenes of Swiss 8 to show you what is working, what doesn't and some of the things we nailed and some we didn't. Also just shoot the shit, with a call in/text feature to get a little controversial but that's okay, because we may have a corporate lawyer on charity retainer! helmets on, mouth guards in.

On this episodes of the ISS Podcast we sit down with one of the most humble, selfless human beings we have had on the show yet. It was an absolute privilege talking to, Barry Zworestine, a Rhodesian Bush War Veteran, ultramarathon runner and psychologist. We spoke about the effect losing a country has on the collective conscious of its people and the toll a war has, before the knowledge of PTSD. We are hiped to get him back on the show, there simply wasn't enough time. Do your selves a favour and have a listen!

This week on the ISS podcast, the crew went on safari, from the plains of Africa to the hills of Adelaide with Nigel Birch founder of Veteran Hunts Australia. Nigel is a hunter and mentor with a heart of gold. If it has four legs or can fly Veteran Hunts can find, shoot, field dress and butcher it! We spoke about the ethics of hunting humanly, trophy shooting Elephants and lions, and the benefits to your mental game by getting out in the wilderness and achieving goals through adversity, growing from the process.

In this episode of the Instruction Sold Separately podcast, we hung out with Matty Hoare, Co-Founder of Australian Veteran Surfers. We spoke about the benefits of surfing on physical and mental optimisation, big wave surfing, overcoming fear, and trying to understand what the primal call of the ocean is all about. If you want to learn the best techniques for fist fighting sharks, tune in.

In this episode of the Instruction Sold Separately podcast, we sat down with one of the most charismatic blokes we have had on the podcast, The Master of Puppies Will Paton. We spoke about his work as a Land Shark operator at 2 CDO, the psychology of using dogs in war, and training Killer cats. If you think you know how to train dogs, you don't! Grab a beer and listen to this one. You will not be disappointed.   http://www.masterofpuppies.com.au

On this weeks episode of the ISS Podcast, we caught up with a man of many titles: the King of the North, The Federal Member for Herbert (Townsville) and a Patron of Swiss 8, Phillip Thompson OAM MP.  We spoke about political exploitations of the borders during the current COVID crisis, a day in the life a Politician and had a little bit of a peek behind the curtain of the men and women running the country.

In this weeks episode of the ISS podcast, we had the privilege of talking to a man, who in a few short years has nearly done it all, from leading Australian Special forces troopers in Afghanistan to his rise to celebrity status on survivor, more recently as a contestant on Bear Gryll's new show The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. all while building his own tough luxury fashion line Kill Kapture, the brand that is currently taking Madison Avenue by storm. some of the conversation pieces for this episode: The recently launched, Kill Kapture and Swiss 8 raffle Behind the scenes of the worlds toughest race with Bear Grylls life after defence in an Ivy league school Finally, we spoke about Marks's first deployment to Afghanistan and the tragic loss of our producer's father Matthew Locke MG during one of Marks Missions. www.killkapture.com www.Swiss8.org

Today we had the privilege to sit down with giants. Giants that can back squat 3,400 golden hamsters or 375kg. We spoke about the importance of active recovery with elite athletes, testosterone replacement therapy, and debunking the myths of where and what mindfulness is. If some of Australia's strongest men can seek support when they need it, what's your excuse?

In this episode of the ISS Podcast we caught up with Shannon Sedgwick, an ex 3 RAR Digger, now a senior managing director of a large Australian cyber security firm. A Harvard education is just one of his outstanding qualifications. We spoke about the Russian interference in the U.S elections, Tik Tok, the pizza gate scandal, and mentorship for soldiers leaving the Army

In this episode we sat down with Joel Forster an Ex Australian Sniper Supervisor now working for Huntsman Australia. We spoke about Shot show, a buying Guide to guns and some Stories of frustration being a sniper in Afghanistan."that's why we can't have nice things"

Today, we sat down with The King Panther himself. We Spoke about  life after death, of which he is an expert having died 4 times, the Black lives matter movement and COVID-19's effect on our countries sporting teams.

Today we had a great opportunity to sit down with Kieran Toohey - a mate, a mentor, and the epitome of lived experience. From the infamous Jedi council to teaching soldiers and miners to think about things a little different.