The NXT LVL Podcast

Author Andrew Griffiths joins Tim today to discuss the intricacies of the verisimilitude of the world we live in today. Starting from the beginning low point of Griffiths' life to his success as an author and speaker in the ‘Age of Entrepreneurialism', both speakers share their insights and contrast their life experiences in order to give listeners greater insight into how to play a bigger game. From youth and childhood, the importance of symbolism, valuing your own capability, and knowing the end state for your business, the importance of knowing how to speak and write is a goal that cannot be overstated.

Part Two of Tim's journey into the mind of Lubomir, continuing on from their previous discussion and charting new ground between them, with new thoughts and insights on how one should conduct and partake in society at large.

Today Tim is joined by a very special guest, Lubomir Arsov, as they delve into his short animated film In Shadow – A Modern Odyssey. With more than four million views, this short project takes the viewer through an artistic journey and representation of the modern world through the lense of an outsider looking in to the world and realising the dearth of purpose and meaning.

Founder of PushPeak Mentoring Sasha Karabut joins Tim today to discuss the tribulations and vicissitudes of life, making an important note on the differences of the appearance of being “rich” as opposed to being wealthy.

Psychotherapist Koorosh Rassekh joins Tim today to reframe a major point of news in the world: addiction.

Founder Emma Karanges is no ordinary dog mum. She is The Dog Mum. Her story is uncanny, in the sense that it follows more like a gladiator in the arena rather than the soft fluffy and cuddly creatures she now commits undying support and servitude to. Without giving to much away, this is actually Emma's first podcast.

Founder Jordan Dugger brings a wall of wisdom and insight to this conversation. But even at his incredibly young age, he has earned it at great cost. He's the co-founder of the Flow State of Mind podcast, T4Esystems and a world leading online academy for coaches & health professionals (IFCA). He joins Tim Bishop today on a deeply personal and healthy discussion on his life and how he developed himself into the person he is today, and how we can each shift our world into the one we want.  

Besides being offensively good looking, Chris Williamson is also the founder of the Modern Wisdom Podcast & Youtube Channel. Both have become top-charting and incredibly successful thanks to his heart-work and head-strong game of applying what he learns whilst being insatiably curious.

In this episode Tim is joined by Layla Martin, founder of the VITA method and described “Headmistress of Pleasure” by Women's Health Magazine. Layla specialises in tantric sex, combining modern science with Tantra practices in order to help people awaken their sexuality and fully become who they are.

Tim is joined by Erin Dimond, an entrepreneur who built her success ground up from fear and rubble to assembling a 7 figure business thanks to that exact starting point.  In this episode they investigate the underlying realisations and decisions that propelled her to where she is today.

Professor of Psychology Sheldon Solomon converses with Tim on a subject very few of us contemplate: death. Both share a keen interest in the topic. Here they share their combined interests on the concept from a deeply important scientific and philosophic angle, as well as the incredibly practical implications this has for business and personal performance in living and leading in life.  Get after it team! and thank you so much for the support.   

Victoria Cross recipient Daniel Keighran joins Tim today to discuss the events that led up to his receiving the prestigious medal, as well as extrapolating on his backstory in life and the insights he received from both his literal dad and figurative father.

Kim Barrett from Your Social Voice joins Tim today to discuss the importance of network and proper social media engagement and marketing. Kim and his company specialize in effective online business engagement, taking the reigns of social media advertisement from you so you are able to focus and generate content for your clients.

Today Tim is joined by Amon Woulfe, Managing Director of Collective Mind, a group that specialises in reframing and updating people's mindsets on how they can lift their leadership performance to its best operating level, both on an individual and team level. Amon has been on a quest to understand the fundamentals of what keeps teams performing at their highest points of stress. Through the latest advancements of neuroscience and biofeedback technology Amon has been able to create unique profiles that allow people to understand and improve their level of performance, increasing their No. 1 competitive advantage: mindset. Having worked with teams operating on the known limits of performance leadership, ranging from sports teams to banks, Amon has the hard work behind him to know that what is important is ‘the dynamics rather than the mechanics of performance.' In their time together Tim and Amon come together with years of insight behind them to give you the basics necessary to reframe your mindset. By exploring points from the challenges the Top End faces, the importance of balancing information inflow and outflow, to the need of meditation, you will understand the importance of sorting out the shadows that lay underneath your actions. Share your insights with us @nxtlvl.community  Check out the episode notes

Here in this podcast Tim is interviewed by fellow colleague-turned-interlocutor Sam Asser on how one can develop and maintain their vision. The scope and depth covered far exceeds that which both initially set out upon, descending into topics such as the need for individuals to contemplate death, how to bridge the generational gap with knowledge and insight, the traps of the modern world, as well as giving us key learnings on how young people can navigate and manoeuvre around the noise generated today to broadcast the signal they want to gift to the world. The learnings given by both will allow you to understand the basic processes needed to develop vision and how best to maintain that through triumph and adversity, while also allowing you to deploy it to all aspects of your life. You will become what you practise as is so often said, so live your vision. Share this episode & tag us @nxtlvl.community Episode Notes: http://nxtlvl.com.au/podcast

In this podcast Tim interviews Dr. Cam McDonald, CEO of ph360 Australia, a company that specialises in understanding the unique biology and genotypes that underlies every individual in order for them to be their best selves. Throughout their time together, Tim and Cam combine their insights from their fields and touch on several important points: from the differentiation of stress, to the creation of certainty in crises, the importance of basic exercise science, and most valuable of all, not just knowing who you are but the genetics (the ‘what' of ‘who' you are) that underpins your behaviour and mechanics.  IG: @nxtlvl.community Check out EP 55 shownotes

In this episode with incredible mind and neuroscientist Beau Lotto we go on a ride to understand the self, along the way discovering some incredibly important distinctions. Distinctions between confidence and trust, validating and understanding, spiralling and looping. Tim has an obsession with helping people move from A to B and in this episode they dissect what it means to move from A to not A, letting go of the meaning of the thing (A) and allow the journey of uncertainty to move you beyond your comfort point. Love this ep? Share it & tag us! IG: @nxtlvl.community Connect with Beau Lotto Episode resources and notes here.

In this episode Tim Bishop discusses the adult version of the game Hide and Seek. How we play small and hide ourselves from ourselves and refuse to bring all of who we could become in the world, and what it takes to meet ourselves. The importance of your peers, the people you associate with, is an important point that is discussed. The people you need in your life may not always say what you want to hear, but they will reveal the depths of your own self-deception and offer a feedback loop for you, pushing you forward into your greater self. Also, the patterns of habit we fall into that keep us from becoming the man or woman we need to be. Instead of there being a lack of answers for our perennial questions there is an avoidance of the deep work that is required. This is a thought provoking episode offering you a series of takeaway insights and questions that will inspire you to dig deeper into how you are showing up in the world today. IG: @nxtlvl.community Episode Notes here.

There are only a handful of people I can count on my hand where I can say that they have had a life changing effect on how I see the world, others and myself. John Vervaeke is a cognitive psychologist, scientist and assistant professor within the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto, Canada. He has been coined by 10's of thousands of students and 100's of thousands of people globally as a ‘life changing-lecturer'.  John grabs your head and heart with deep insight and inspiring wisdom that has you only wanting more.  This is a necessary and very much needed and insightful conversation with John on creating meaning and connection in life. His deepest desire is to have everyone he interacts with to aspire towards who they can become. To develop and deepen who they are and the connections they can have to other people and the world.  Enjoy team, get after it and please remember to share the incredible and wonderful insights you get from this conversation.  In this episode we discuss; The meaning crisis - creating meaning and connection in your life comes from having a deep practise with self reflection.  Why we are wired to matter, if you matter to other people than you will understand what it means to be connected to something bigger than you - this will help to reorganise your beliefs. Why the world doesn't care about your stories, your narratives. What's important is how deeply you are connected to what is real. Guest: John Vervaeke Host: @tim.bishop_ Podcast: @nxtlvl.community Episode Notes: https://nxtlvl.com.au/episode-52-john-vervaeke/

Tim has a bending obsession with getting people clear on their life's purpose and playing their biggest game. Even with the somewhat stomach turning history we have as a species, he still believes we're more important than we know – and the good we can do. The real challenge of becoming more isn't a shortage of ‘what' or ‘why' but rather ‘how'. Many have never been shown how. In this episode we discuss; How ideas can transform the world. They are small to begin with, but look around the world today. Everything that ‘is' once was just a small idea in someones mind. You matter. The world is full of noise. There is no shortage of information. Good people are grasping for wisdom, something they can sink their lives into. Get clear with who you want to become, and what you need to know will follow. It doesn't how much you read or learn. Even if someone shows you every step you must take, it will always come down to you. You can only uncover who you truly are by doing the work. The deep work, only you can do. Main Man // tim.bishop_ Host // @samasser Podcast // @nxtlvl.community Episode Notes // Get it.

In this episode of the podcast series, Tim Bishop talks with Heston Russell (Ex-Special Forces Major). Taking into consideration their track records and unique military backgrounds, they discuss the weird war we are currently in. How unconventional it is, and that there's actually 2 invisible forces and enemies at play. COVID-19 is one, the other is the mindset we can fall into. They discuss the power of challenge and circumstance, utilising military thinking and practical experience that anyone can grasp to dramatically influence their life and world. In this episode we cover;  Taking radical responsibility The opportunity within crisis Respecting our environmental differences Guest: Heston Russell // @hestonrussell Podcast // @nxtlvl.now FREE Webinar (register now):  This is FUCD

In this episode of the podcast, Tim Bishop speaks with Ross Hanson. The inside joke within the business building world in Australia, and parts of Silicon Valley is this Australian Gandalf. Ross has an uncanny way of giving people immense clarity and certainty in times of challenge. From both a personal and professional level. In this podcast Ross shares and discusses how to leverage the opportunity of now and the mindset and perspective required to face the fortune of your own future, if you're willing to adapt to the new game that is here today.  3 key learnings and insights: PAY ATTENTION - What is going on in the world right now from a stoic, grounded perspective  FACE THE FEAR - Getting the most out of your business, when facing a crisis. SELF-LEADERSHIP - How to get the most of out yourself as a leader Guest:  High-Performance Business Builder - Ross Hanson // @roscohanson Podcast // @nxtlvl_group FREE Webinar (register now):  Life is FUCD

In this episode of the podcast, Tim speaks with Ex-Special Forces Major, Heston Russell and Leading High-Performance Business Builder, Ross Hanson. They discuss the chaos, crisis and change the world is experiencing and the opportunity within it. How Leadership and Culture is paramount, and that adversity reveals the level of leadership and culture people have, and what to do in these times of great challenge. COVID 19 has hammered people both personally and professionally, in ways that are non-linear. In this episode of the podcast, Tim speaks with Heston Russell and Ross Hanson. They discuss the chaos, crisis and change, and the opportunity within it. How Leadership and Culture is paramount, and that adversity reveals the level of leadership and culture people have, and what to do in these times of great challenge. COVID 19 has hammered people both personally and professionally, in ways that are non-linear. The team's noteworthy track record, military experience and grounded business leadership will spark both hope and clarity with what the future can look like for those willing to face it. Guest: Ex-Special Forces Major - Heston Russell // @hestonrussell High-Performance Business Builder - Ross Hanson // @roscohanson Podcast // @nxtlvl.now FREE Webinar (register now):  Life is FUCD  

This is a Solo Cast Episode with Podcast Host Tim Bishop.  In this episode, Tim he shares what it means to feel FUCD (fear, uncertainty, chaos and doubt) and how to leverage it in times of crisis. In achieving high-performance and our best, there are only three(3) areas you can train;  1. Mind - Intense insight and self-awareness through writing, reading and powerful conversation. 2. Body - You are a complex bio-economy. It's the only place you have to live, and the very machine that connects you with the world. 3. Mission - Your craft. We all have a Purpose and Vision. But the Mission is what achieves them both and puts it all together. IG: @nxtlvl.group IG: @tim.bishop_ FUCD webinar registration: https://nxtlvl.com.au/fucd/

Our Guest // Jairek Robbins Your Host // Tim Bishop The best selling author of 'Live it!', Jairek Robbins has been coaching business owners, teams and individuals for over a decade to achieve world class results in work and life. He helps individuals and businesses to breakthrough limitations, overcome obstacles and tap into one's truest potential. In this podcast, Jairek takes on the journey of how it all began; in a friends den with no door. From humble beginnings to entrepreneur, Jairek shares with us what he does to help transform the lives of others, and how he serves from the heart. Connect with Jariek here: https://jairekrobbins.com/ His book: https://jairekrobbins.com/products/#live-it-book

Our Guest // Steven C. Hayes Your Host // Tim Bishop Steven C. Hayes effortlessly opens a world of wonder inside anyone who listens to him, or reads his work. He delicately guides the mind into places that seem too dark to venture alone, and he does so with humour, non judgement, playfulness and deep care. He seems to blur the lines between spirit, mind, body, self, consciousness and emotion... Everything that seems so compartmentalised & sometimes complex, comes together exquisitely as one. You can't help but feel totally whole and complete with every drop of divine wisdom that he gracefully and authentically shares. His over 70 years of experience and sage-like wisdom puts you into a kind of hypnotic trance of pure wonder and engagement. Every word he speaks plays out in your mind in real time and before you know it, you'll feel healed of things you didn't know needed healing. Author of 45 books, 600 scientific articles and Professor in the Behavior Analysis program at the University of Nevada, his career has focused on an analysis of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. He is the developer of 'Relational Frame Theory'; an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods. Stevens Website: https://stevenchayes.com/ http://contextualscience.org/steve_ha... His TEDx talks: http://bit.ly/StevesFirstTED  http://bit.ly/StevesSecondTED His newest book 'A Liberated Mind':  http://bit.ly/ALiberatedMind Find an ACT Therapist: http://bit.ly/FindanACTtherapist

Your host // Nat Hodges Our Guest // William Whitecloud Williams story is tangible proof that your thoughts create your reality, but the difference with William is, he didn't realise it until he was almost dead. An unthinkable and remarkable story of Williams near death experience and how he turned it around by a chance meeting with a stranger, some red meat, a few cigarettes, some coffee and white wine... Believe it or not.  Inspired by his own self realisation, that perhaps it was he that created his life threatening illness, and it was he that turned it around, he dedicated himself to research into the domain of thoughts, reality and self creation. He has coached thousands or clients and runs courses dedicated to empowering participants in discovering and living their authentic nature and potential. William is an extraordinary and authentic man who stumbled across his wisdom through genuine subjective experience. He is literal proof of his teachings and more importantly, that you really do create your own reality.  To learn more about William or to buy his books click here: https://williamwhitecloud.com/

EP 43 - Journey of the Cosmos with Marshall Lefferts Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Marshall Lefferts Throughout nature we can see patterns, structures, processes and systems that reflect an underlying order of energy dynamics that literally in-forms the observable universe across all scales. Exploring the HoloFractal Nature of the Cosmos presents a new look at age-old questions about the universe we live in, and the origin of consciousness.  Marshall, author of the BRILLIANT book 'Cosmometry - Exploring the HoloFractal Nature of the Cosmos' takes us on a journey from the Quantum to the Cosmos and unifies everything in between it, including you. An extraordinary man of multiple disciplines, he has an other worldly wisdom and a broad understanding of life and all things in it and of it.  Associate Producer of the world most watched documentary THRIVE and President and Board of Directors, of the leading  Resonance Project Foundation and The Resonance Academy Connect with Marshall here at Cosmometry.

EP 42 -   From Pain to Power with Koorosh Rassekh Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Koorosh Rassekh, MMFT Having confronted addiction in his own life, Koorosh takes us on his personal journey through his challenging childhood, to how and why he founded Evo Health and Wellness.  Koorosh was beaten & bullied daily as a child because of his name, ethnicity and look, but much like the pounding of a rock produces a diamond, Koorosh has alchemised his pain into his greatest power. His unwavering passion to serve those in need is breathtaking and inspiring, and his personal experience in those darker places of depression and addiction gives him an understanding and authentic compassion no University could teach or Degree could define. His vision is powerful and clear; to break the stigma around mental health and create a world of healthier people, families, and communities. Koorosh has undergone extensive training in multiple therapeutic approaches, including: Assertive Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Interviewing, and numerous meditation and mindfulness techniques. Learn more and connect with Koorosh here.

EP 41 -  Power of Perception with Dr. Beau Lotto Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Dr. Beau Lotto "People aren't aware of the context they create for themselves in the future they then have to response to" This gripping podcast takes you onto the edge of your seat and into the fascinating and complex world of perception. Traversing trust, courage, multivariable problems, consciousnesses, parenting & even skate boarding, this podcast is like an unquenchable thirst, leaving you wanting so much more, you won't want it to end! Dr. Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception. His research explores the ways in which we experience the world through our own versions of reality. As Beau puts it, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception he has helped individuals and companies transform their approach to creativity and innovation. Click here to learn more from Beau.

EP 40 - Two lives, one man with Heston Russell Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Heston Russell Heston is a highly decorated ex-serving special forces major. He served within the 2nd Commando Regiment and led some of the most highly skilled (and most dangerous) men on multiple deployments. He is also a very dear friend and army buddy of Tims. Heston takes us on his journey from childhood through to his double life in the military into the challenge and liberation of coming out; in more way than one. His experience and wisdom blends together to create a tapestry of knowledge and learning that most adults don't experience in a lifetime. Topics traverse tackling and controlling the inner critic, learning authentic confidence, how to have difficult conversations, the power of visualisation and the underestimated power of breath. Connect with Heston here or here.

EP 39 - Personalised Health with Dr Cam McDonald Your host // Tim Bishop & Nat Hodges Our guest // Dr Cam McDonald Not all bodies are created equally, so why is there such a blanketed approach to health, nutrition & fitness? There is no one approach to life; what works for one may not work for the other. We are all created differently, and once you understand your specific somatotype you can learn to THRIVE, not just survive.  This is a deep dive conversation into the world of personalised health; traversing epigenetics, body types, personalities and even how your body shape effects your brain processes!  Dr Cam McDonald is a Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, PhD Scholar and a Leader in Personalised Health. He has a specific focus on creating a culture where the health choice is easy and obvious and has a working knowledge of how individuals can move to a state of optimal health, and a keen interest in maximising human performance throughout the community. Combining the world's sciences throughout time, he is driven to help you find what makes you thrive. Connect with Dr Cam here  

EP 38 - Rediscovering Masculinity with Michael Lauria Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Michael Lauria Our modern Toxic "Success" Driven society is placing enormous pressure on Men to acquire material wealth and social acceptance, resulting in Men feeling even more inadequate and uncertain, creating deeper levels of disconnection with themselves. There is nothing wrong with money, nor achievement, but to make “success” the driving force is damaging Men, as they do not know how to strive for goals and achievement whilst still remaining healthy, well balanced Men; able to integrate their masculinity in a healthy way.  What do men actually value? Are the men of today honestly fulfilled? How can men be resourcefully masculine in today's society? How can they gain higher levels of awareness and be the best versions of themselves?  In this podcast Michael takes you on his journey of self discovery, from the depths of suicidal moments, to the heights of his permanent transformations, how he did it, and more importantly why.    Connect with Michael here Michaels Book: Forging Excalibur: Rediscover Your Masculinity

EP 37 - Like Stories of Old with Tom van der Linden Your host // Tim Bishop & Sarah Hickey Our guest // Tom van der Linden   If you haven't yet discovered the video essays of Tom van der Linden, called 'Like Stories of Old' - then please, do yourself the greatest service and take a look.  Tom [who is based in the Netherlands] creates films that explore the boundary between film analysis and life lessons, because he believes that movies, just like the stories of old, contain valuable ideas and insights, and to better understand them is to better understand life. With an environmental sociology degree, minoring in philosophy - Tom took his academic skills for writing essays & now uses these skills to create content with rich, emotional premises. In this episode we deep dive on: where his affinity with film began Takes us inside his creative process which can often involve months of research, development and writing How he is finding the timeless within the contemporary Creatives will empathise that putting their work out into the world can be an experience faced with obstacles... the inner critic, fear and doubt. Tom gives us insight into what this was like for him in the beginning & how he confronts it.  This incredible creative is going places.   Connect with Tom here: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7nPQIEba0T3tGOWWsZpJQ Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/LikeStoriesofOld  

EP 36 - The Power Of Music with Jono Kirkham Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Jono Kirkham Jono is one half of production duo 'YesYou'. YesYou have been writing and producing music together since the release of their debut single ‘Half Of It' which ended the year as the 11th most played song in 2011 on Triple J. The guys followed up with another impressive track ‘Frivolous Life' that peaked at #5 on Hype Machine, received high praise from the likes of Neon Gold, Earmilk, Indie Shuffle.  Jono is also now the National Manager of Creative Collaborations for the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.  In this conversation, Jono goes back to the beginning where he moved schools several times as a child, and as a result developed a skill to connect quickly and mix with people from all walks of life. Jono and Nat discuss and explore the power of music and how it shapes us. The process of having a craft, removing expectation and going all in. If you're a creative, lover of music or love hearing inspirational stories of people who go after their calling - we can't wait for you to listen to this one. Connect with Jono here; YesYou on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/22qas00XuS5sVfW0YaR5Wd Starlight Children's Foundation: https://starlight.org.au// Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kirkham-66383367/

EP 35 - Excellence Over Everything with Paul Cale Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Paul Cale  "Failure just means the path you chose isn't passable. Find another way to what you want."Paul Cale is a man who truly understands combat. Quite literally, he rewrote the book on close-quarter fighting (CQF) for the Australian Special Forces. A former Commando Sergeant, Paul gained more than 25 years of experience in the Australian armed forces. For 20 of those he was a Special Forces operator and team leader, and served on five combat tours in the Middle East. Upon retirement, Paul was immediately recruited by the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, where he worked alongside top sports psychologists and physiologists at the AIS Combat Centre. Today, as the CEO of KEF Group, Paul leads a business that specialises in advanced skill-enhancement training for defence, police and security organisations. Applying his own method of CQF, Kinetic Fighting, Paul has also created the Army Combatives Program, which is now mandatory for Australian soldiers. In this episode, Paul shares inspiration and insight on life, work and education. Featuring a mixture of deep reflection, raw honesty and dry Aussie humour, this conversation will go down as a favourite with our listeners. His mantra, Excellence Over Everything, embodies the belief that by developing mental toughness and physical mastery through discipline and commitment, you can take control of your life and succeed in your personal mission.  We can't wait for you to dive in. Connect with Paul here; Website: https://kineticfighting.com.au/about/paul-cale/ Instagram: instagram.com/paulcaleofficial 

EP 34 - Designing A Better World with Nik Ingersoll Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Nik Ingersoll “When the worst thing you could imagine happens... Anything else that comes after that is pretty easy to deal with” Today's episode features the legendary Nik Ingersoll - recently named Forbes 30 Under 30, and current CMO and Co-Founder of Barnana - armed with the mission of ending food waste at banana farms From humble beginnings as a local boy from Western Nebraska to an internationally acclaimed creative, Nik personally designs everything for the brand and its packaging. While young, Nik is far from an overnight success - we dive deep on how he navigates his world - from side projects to building motorbikes to combat sports, there is so much excitement and adventure in his story - enjoy this HUGE pot of gold from an industry leader, and a phenomenal man. Connect with Nik here;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingersollnikWebsite: www.barnana.com / https://ingersollnik.com/

EP 33 -Transforming Pain Into Purpose with Dave Nixon Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Dave Nixon   Today, we have an amazing discussion with an extremely purpose driven man -  Dave Nixon. On this episode, we dive into his early days of entering the fitness industry and how it led to his road trip across 42 different gyms in 16 weeks in the US, along with having over 5000+ clients. Aside from his professional success, Dave is hell-bent on changing an industry that is designed to facilitate personal growth, and through improving ourselves, we improve the world around us.  HIGHLIGHTS Dave's inspiration that got him into the fitness industry at the age of 15 Managing his first gym at 18, and three locations by 21 Establishing Functional Fitness Australia at the age of 22 Insecurities and identifying depression and anxiety Sliding from 6 clients, no website and 5 figures of debt. The Human Movement Changing an industry and educating through the "Mood Prep" podcast QUOTES “In life only two things matter: The memories they make and how they contribute” “Pain as a young kid turned into a purpose” “I shook hands with the devil one day, and decided to change my life around” “If no one downloaded my podcast, I would still upload it. That way I still learn how to bake my own cake, and everyone listening are just the sprinkles.” Connect with Dave here; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddnixcoach  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddnix/  Podcast: https://davenixon.com.au/mood-prep-podcast/ Website: https://davenixon.com.au/ 

EP 32 -Transcending Human Limits with Neuratech Your host // Nat Hodges Our guests // Filip Saric & Daniel Stone Born from the simple desire to do more and be more, Filip Saric and Daniel Stone have created Neuratech and their flagship product, Claritea to support our brains and allow us to maximise our total daily output. As many innovators before them, the boys were highly committed to their respective crafts (Health & Safety, and Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering), but saw a huge opportunity in themselves and those around them - the ability to perform at a higher level and achieve more, in less time. By increasing accessibility to these tools, it allows us as a society to function in a much more sustainable way. Within them, there is an innate responsibility to push the Nootropic and Neuro-Nutrition space forward and give everyday people the tools to become better in every aspect of their life. While there are many many insights in this episode - here are the Top 5; Conceptualising a unique product, and taking it to market Illuminating the importance of health, performance, and longevity Creating sustainability in your life via habits, and routines The value of Sleep, Nutrition, Meditation, and Mindfulness When NOT to take supplementation Note: The audio quality is inconsistent, but the content of the episode MORE than makes up for - highly recommend this episode for all our listeners that sit on the plane of wanting to develop High Performance Living.   Find Neuratech https://www.facebook.com/neuratechaus/ https://www.instagram.com/neuratech https://neuratech.com.au/

EP 31 -Thriving in Pressure with Meg Ward Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Meg Ward This week the NXT LVL crew chats with Meg Ward, a local legend from Sanford who plays Women's Rugby at the highest level. Meg scored her spot on the Australian team in 2017. She also works as a firefighter in the Australian Defence Force. She grew up active - an athlete living in a close-knit community, surrounded by nature in the country - looking up to her hard-working father. Meg and her family are massive Brisbane Broncos fans, and putting on the Broncos jersey was a true dream come true for her. Over the years, she has fallen in love with the game (and process) and bestows some powerful wisdom on how we to can navigate high-pressure situations, fear, uncertainty and learning from mistakes throughout our own life endeavours. We also discuss what it was like coming out to her parents and embracing who YOU truly are and being your authentic self in this lifetime. Confidence, finding your community and going back to the WHY (family) are huge themes in Meg's life. Happy listening crew! Connect with Meg Instagram:  @mwardy3 Email: megsy306@gmail.com

EP 30 - Rhyme & Reason with RIK Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Ricardo (RIK) Lye This week we sit down with creator, collaborator, and performer RIK - a man who embodies working from the ground up to running his own production company, meeting the needs of artists all over the world. A natural sceptic and rebellious thinker, the blueprint of the ‘real world' didn't quite fit him, and he went to chase new experiences to define his world. He moved forward by pushing boundaries, constantly challenging the status quo, and elevating himself into new territories on the regular. To gain perspective of the dedication to his craft, RIK started out in the pre-internet world, spending his days burning CDs, and hitting the pavements and clubs to sell his albums by night. A master via repetition - turning out 8-10 songs in a week, every week, to collaborate with some of the country best talent and international artists. But it wasn't always about rubbing shoulders with the greats, and popping champagne - there was immense pain the lessons - the dark times, gaining closure and navigating from rock bottom. On a quest for the truth, but having fun in the process, and reflecting to provide insight on his next move. It's all about the energy - soak it in.

EP 29 - Becoming A Warrior with Krispy Chan   Your host // Nat Hodges & Tim Bishop Our guest // Krispy Chan   Now you know that we take a different lane than most other podcasts, results are great, but we want to know what lives underneath, the process of mastery. We like to keep it real and raw. We love nothing more than when people come through our community and develop the courage to take action and ultimately show the world and themselves who they could become. On this weeks episode we bring you Krispy Chan aka Orange Ninja. Accountant by day, and Australian Ninja Warrior by night. On this episode we dive into Krispy's more traditional childhood, and the pressure he felt to succeed, and how he put himself through the paces to reach some of his initial goals in his career. However, he knew there was a greater vision for what he wanted to accomplish, and he knew he needed to find confidence in a big area of his life, so he could step forward and reach it, to emerge as a Warrior. It's not enough to just know, you must do. There were some pivotal moments in Krispy's transition, and a lot of it stemmed from learning to language his gut feelings, having powerful conversations and dissolving the barriers within his own family dynamic. From here, he began to shape his identity, and he could apply this to other parts of his life. Through consistent accountability and execution - Krispy found himself at the pinnacle of his space - on Australian Ninja Warrior. He is the perfect example that by going through the process to believe in yourself, you can be a source of inspiration and allow others to believe in themselves too. Start today, with incremental steps. Trust the process. We've got your back.

EP 28 - Self Awareness As A Super Power with Alex Goldman Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Alex Goldman Just f**king take the time - nothing in your business will implode if you take the five minutes to do what you enjoy outside of work. After the roaring success that was our first episode with Al, we've had to bring her back just a short three episodes later! For those that are new to the show, and haven't heard the last episode - Alex Goldman is SoCal dwelling creative, podcaster and mentor with a passion for ripping life and living passionately, adventurously, and purposefully. Alex shifts the way you look at adventure/travel and your daily grind moving forward- there are no shortcuts to living well, you have to learn to love the process. Through cultivating a healthy sense of self awareness, Alex lives by her mission - she shifts the way that you uncover adventure in your daily routine, and showcases the compound effect this has on every part of your life. By being comfortable with doing less, you are actually in a better position to understand yourself and your place in the world, AND you can actually do more, be more, and GIVE more. We also opened up some questions from our amazing community at NXT LVL - you'll see by our reaction, that there are just SO many penny drop moments when we talk with Alex - the way she dances through language, you can't help but be inspired and entertained. The nuggets of gold in this episode; Three proven ways to create more awareness. How to dive into your operating system and thought processes to put any bad times in perspective. Attracting without Expectation The true feeling of Surrender and the positives that follow Making time for adventure, and how that can unlock a new creative process And at times, how to detach from an experience to gain perspective and appreciate the other side, and the experience as a whole. Connect with Alex Instagram - @alexgoldman Podcast - ripitlife.libsyn.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcmRZPB3gtSk02Iy4d1LNA

EP 27   Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Dave Pow Tabain   About Dave; Like many of our guests and community in the fitness space, Dave POW Tabain sharpened his mental sword, by continually sharpening his physical one.  Habits in one realm lead to behaviours in the other, and time and time again, physical fitness is the continual repetition of behaviour that allows you to develop discipline and respect to empower yourself and take that confidence into your life. In Australia, the kettlebell movement is in full swing (pun intended), and Dave was the first to create a gym dedicated to the craft, in the small NSW of town of Leeton. However, this introduction isn't paying respect to Dave's true power as a thinker, motivator and "Wingman" to his thriving community.  He is a 2 x World Kettlebell Lifting Champion, Author & Speaker who specialises in helping people overcome and turn their biggest challenges into their best asset. He wasn't given a silver spoon, he created his own path, with an unshakeable passion and hunger from his operating system to make the change in those around him. "If you don't do what's hard now, you'll have to do it later, and then it won't be on your time. Your choices now, will shape who you become." In this hour of power, we dive deep into; The falsehoods of 'being ready' Passion Over Worry - taking a dream to reality The problems of judging yourself on what you're not, rather than who you are Starting momentum, creating pressure situations to build motivation How to get motivated and driven when you're in a good place The power of community, and influencing the next generation Working smart, hard, and fast in that order Small things ARE the big things How clarity builds confidence Transmitting what you don't transform Love coming from oneself and the connection to others In his words, "You've read the books, you've had the experience.  Now it's time to get serious." Connect with Dave | Fan Page | Facebook | Instagram We love to hear your feedback, let me know what you got out of today's episode!

EP 26   Your hosts // Tim Bishop, Sarah Hickey Our guest // Jiville Latu   About Jiville This week we have an epic conversation with Jiville Latu. Such a solid human being, and a leader in many communities. By day, she is an ICU nurse, Team Leader, and MET qualified nurse, all at the ripe age of 25. Between the demands of moving cities, studying, and becoming qualified in her profession, she managed to secure powerlifting world records in deadlifting. And did we mention that she is technically next in line to be the Chief of her family's' village in Papua New Guinea? No big deal… However, the woman before us goes much deeper than accolades and physical strength. Her journey into developing her strength of character, and serving others is deeply woven through key events in her life, and embedded into her spirit. This conversation is fascinating from start to finish, and we will 100% be scheduling another one - there is just SO much more to value to uncover for our community. On this episode, we dive into; The damage of ignoring the power of open communication Finding lessons in the failures, and unpacking your own process How to revert to a consistent foundation, even in the face of life and death Learning to trust yourself, getting out of your head and act Maintaining consistency in the contrast of your environments Having thought patterns to guide you through intense situations, and work the problem The process of unlearning to navigate through bottlenecks of emotion with articulation How to move yourself forward, and aligning yourself to a like minded community Establishing yourself as a leader and helping the next generation

"There is a limit to the time assigned you, and if you don't use it to free yourself, it will be gone and never return" - Marcus Aurelius  We can break assessment down into systems. Your own time and how you spend your time is an individual thing, but when we look at systems, we're looking at how do you look after your own time (and your mind) in relation to the Six Domains. We put together Power Talks as a creation that was useful for our community first. We're going to start with the Six Domains, and how they interrelate to each other.  Remember that conceptual frameworks are designed to help you engage with reality. We're going to start with getting clear because the system organizes itself around that. These aren't domains in isolation, they're domains that connect to each other. It's the relationship. Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) demonstrates this by saying "Put someone in the right culture and it builds their capability automatically" Remember this: that you belong to a community, you've got results you want to achieve, there are systems that you can work and use to your advantage. Enjoy the first edition of Power Talks!

EP 25   Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Alex Goldman   About Alex   If you live for the weekends, your sh*t's broken.. it's time to change your frame of mind and make moves to enjoy your every day.   Today, we have an uplifting conversation with Alex Goldman, a SoCal dwelling creative, podcaster and mentor with a passion for ripping life and living passionately, adventurously, and purposefully.   Life is all about finding the victories in your day to day, there is no ultimate destination that we need to grind to before we feel like we've made reached a place of eternal joy.   Happiness is a choice, and you can sink into every experience. You can be just as stoked when you're washing the dishes if you let yourself feel it.   Alex shifts the way you look at adventure/travel and your daily grind moving forward. It's all about stoking your fire, uncovering adventure in your day to day routine and showing up!   On this episode, we dive into; How you can level up and become fearless and more awesome daily Stimulating smart conversations, and how to thrive on the energy of others Finding gratitude and adventure in everyday life Trusting the feeling over “logic” and navigating through information overload Owning the truth, and take action on KNOWING yourself Caring about self first, filling your cup, so you can spill out to others. Reflection, and the best self in written form   Connect with Alex Instagram - @alexgoldman Podcast - ripitlife.libsyn.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcmRZPB3gtSk02Iy4d1LNA

EP 24 Your host // Tim Bishop Our guest // Corinne McCosker   About Corinne “I've been through this, I've got to help someone else.” Corinne McCosker is the Manager at F1rst Class Fitness, a leading premier fitness facility in the heart of Brisbane CBD, focused on providing top quality to busy corporates and a friendly authentic experience. She also owns her own Personal Training and Bootcamp business called Pinnacle Fitness & Bootcamps, focused on providing a supportive, fun and holistic approach to fitness and achieving your ideal state of being. Since entering NXT LVL over twelve months ago she has transformed from someone that was stuck in a negative feedback loop, constantly answering to her inner critic - to now thriving in the chaos, APPROACHING challenges and embodying Personal Mastery and Service in every fibre of her being. This is an extremely powerful conversation, and Corinne has been through some challenges early in her life that punch you straight in the gut and you question how someone could look at life through such a positive lens - this is such a testament to the lady inside. Her life is about living every moment and failing forward to grow into the person she could become. “You are never alone, there is always a way, and you just have to be brave enough to give yourself the chance”   On this episode: Losing her father at 15 years old, and her mother at 22 years old.   Learning she could never have children of her own. Navigating through years of shock and questioning her identity. How to step into chaos and embrace it - to approach rather than avoid resistance. How to manage the inner critic, and letting go. The power of language, and thought patterns to build herself back up. Learning from application and facing these challenges. Shifting the environment to get around the right people, and the importance of people and community. Knowing herself to serve others - placement of care with service and mastery. Every experience has an element of learning that she can pass along to someone else. There is a bigger game to play if you just step into it.   Connect with Corinne Email - corinne@f1rstclassfitness.com.au Facebook - Corinne McCosker

EP 23 Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Craig McDonald   About Craig Craig is an owner/director of NuStrength; a gym & thriving business based in Brisbane who specialise in Private Strength Coaching, Semi-Private Strength Training Groups, Nutrition Coaching and Online Training & Nutrition.Craig is a certified Personal Trainer and Recomp Coach who is passionate about body composition change through structured and measured nutrition and strength-based training. He is also a Sports Nutrition Specialist certified by the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition). “To me, strength training is something that carries across into every day life. When you get stronger in the gym, you get stronger mentally and are more capable to achieve whatever you desire.” On this episode: Craig's upbringing & having his 80yr old father pass away when he was 19yrs of age Where Craig started – the lifestyle of a musician and his love of music Craig's journey into the fitness industry (and the disenchantment of coaches who aren't getting results for clients) Meeting the love of his life The highs and lows of business ..Including overpaying to buy into a business, overpaying to buy out co-owners & then having all but 4 clients leave The NuStrength philosophy & why it works   Connect with Craig Website – www.nustrength.com.au Craig's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craig.mcdonald.509 NuStrength's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NuStrength/ Instagram - @nustrength4122

EP 22 Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Simon Kerle   About Simon Simon Kerle is the Founder of Raw Power and his journey into yoga began in 2011. With numerous businesses at the time, high stress and past injuries from an 18 year professional basketball career, a practitioner recommended he start a regular yoga practice. Already placing health and wellbeing as a priority in his life, Simon was drawn to the power and the balance yoga presented to him, both physically and emotionally. You want to be upside down, you got it! Arm balances? They are yours. He loves helping to create healthy minds and strong healthy bodies.   On this episode: What led Simon to be a professional basketball player Being highly competitive and the edge this gave him The experience of being a so called ‘bad boy' in NBL Why Simon no longer plays Trusting your gut – what not doing this cost Simon The journey to yoga and starting Raw Power   Connect with Simon Website & blog – www.rawpoweryoga.com.au Instagram - @simonkerleyoga

EP 21 Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Toni Versic  About Toni Toni is a men's mindset and lifestyle coach who helps men unlock the best version of themselves. His mantra is simple. Become a Better Man - every single day.   Creator of the 84-Day VIP Better Man Program, he has helped over 10,000 men with his simple yet effective system.   Today's episode has a conversation approach. Nat & Toni explore concepts such as: How to figure 'it' out Self love Versions of self Self induced pressure Toni's troubled youth   Connect with Toni Website & blog – www.tonibody.com (coming soon) Facebook - @teamtonibody Instagram - @tonibody Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCny9f_RGQY5G4mZJGVKnNTw