Transformed Man Show

Man, woman, stressed brain. What's the difference? How does stress affect men and women? Is there a difference? These are some of the big questions I explore with Dr Delia McCabe. Delia has devoted her work and study to how feeding the brain can bring about optimal health and performance. Recently Delia has focussed on the effect of stress on the female brain. And, she has discovered there are some significant differences in how the female brain is affected by stress. In this episode we explore this new research and look for ways both men and women can become more stress resilient. Delia has a very effective way of deciphering the science and delivering practical ways we can improve our health and wellness to get to, and maintain optimal performance. This is such a great episode, I've included an extended section at the end, where Delia and I continued our conversation and Delia dropped some big wisdom bombs. It's so good I had to share it with you. If you're looking to optimise your brain function then I recommend you connect with Delia's work here:https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/ or on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighterbrighteryou/ Check out Delia's blog here: https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/latestnews/2020/11/01/the-top-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-gut-and-brain-health Link to Delia's research: Women's experience of stress and related use of diet and/or dietary supplements. Delia McCabe PhD,Craig Lockwood PhD, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12780 Link to Delia's books, Feed Your Brain & Feed Your Brain Cookbook: https://exislepublishing.com/?s=feed+your+brain&post_type=product See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard of post-traumatic growth. Where someone who has experienced trauma has grown from the experience.   Well, in this episode of The Transformed Man show our guest, author of the book “legless to legless” Khoa Nam Tran share’s his amazing story of growth from a tragic night of being legless to waking up in hospital legless.   But, as Khoa shares, it was the amazing personal, emotional, and psychological growth he experienced following this event that set him on a path to make a difference. You’ll love his outlook on standing tall through adversity. And his energy and enthusiasm for accepting quickly, forgiving easily, and focussing on fitness will connect you with what it means to stand tall.   Check out Khoa’s book “Legless to legless” here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Legless-Khoa-Nam-Tran-Story-ebook/dp/B08PV8Z2WX   Connect with Khoa here: https://www.khoanamtran.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond transformation this is a story of transcendence. CEO and Founder of Phynix Initiative, Tammie Horton shares what it takes to rise above your limitations and live fully and free, even if you have experienced trauma in your life. In 2013 Tammie hit rock bottom, she was completely broken and had become someone she didn’t recognise and didn’t want to be anymore. She figuratively set herself on fire and started her rebirth, rising up from the ashes of her former life and rebuilding herself into the person she is today. A special part of this episode is how Tammie shares the power of hope. Even if that hope is just a single ember in the midst of darkness. Tammie Horton is the original PHYNIX. She is a speaker, coach, and mental health advocate. She has a lived experience of bullying, self-harming, domestic abuse, mental illness, caring for a partner with multiple health conditions - all while holding down a full-time job and raising three children. To find out more about Tammie and Phynix Initiative, connect with her here:  https://tammiehorton.com https://phynixinitiative.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From dumb man stuff, through to intense emotional experience and onto the journey of emotional freedom, in this episode we discuss it all with Dr Brett Dellar. With a life-long passion for health and well-being, a love for sports and a long career as a chiropractor, you would never have guessed that Brett had to overcome serious mental health issues, depression and ptsd to carve out a life of emotional freedom. He now shares his story to inspire others and is founder of the “The moMENtum Revolution” – running workshops and MENtoring Men.  He has been on a massive journey, personal growth & transformation and now uses this wisdom and his life experiences to help others deal with their ‘man mask’ and step into a life free of emotional distress. You’ll love his down to earth, larrikin style and his raw and authentic approach to dealing with our emotional life. To find out more about Brett and his work, connect with him here: https://www.drbrettdellar.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to find a cure? We take for granted that we can go to our doctor or pharmacist and ask for a medicine that can help us with our ailments. But, behind every medicine that we need to maintain our health and well being is a team of research scientists that work tirelessly to find and then test the medicine to get it to the stage where we can actually obtain it and use it safely to combat illness and viruses. In this episode we go behind the scenes of finding a cure with clinical researcher Twinkle Bahaduri. Twinkle is passionate about the work that goes into finding a cure and shares great insights into why clinical research is so important for all of us. In this current environment when there is so much focus on finding a solution to the health issues that are impacting the world this episode with Twinkle has a mind blowing view into a world few of us know about. She shares some very inspirational stories of the impact clinical trial research has had on people's lives. This episode is an example of science, passion and purpose coming together to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Twinkle and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twinkle-bahaduri-32843018b/ https://www.facebook.com/twinkle.bahaduri   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you ask the best question? In this episode the amazing Donna Campisi shares her story of overcoming a seemingly impossible challenge through asking powerful questions. What is inspiring about Donna’s story is how she uses great questions to frame her mindset to take on challenges and achieve great results. Donna inspired many people with her stroke to marathon challenge, only able to run 30 tentative steps in 2012, (after a childhood stroke and diabetes) and completed her marathon goal in 2013, while encouraging many along the way. Donna is the author of ‘Turn Dreams into Reality,’ ‘Inspiration Bible’ and ‘The Unlikely Marathoner’ – proving there really is no such thing as can’t… Donna is a passionate woman, encouraging people around the world to turn their dreams into reality, by hosting her own podcast called Ready! Set! Goal!  She loves sharing the mindset secrets she employs to achieve what others think is impossible. She shares some wonderful secrets in this episode including the best question to ask when facing a seemingly impossible challenge. You can find out more about Donna and connect with her here: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaCampisiSpeakerAuthorAdventurer/ http://donnacampisi.com/ https://donnacampisi.com/ready-set-goal/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From fit and vibrant to total disintegration in the blink of an eye is certainly an extreme unravelling. At aged 46, fit and vibrant Marie Kimber woke one morning to find she couldn't walk.  Deteriorating rapidly, she was subsequently diagnosed with the highly debilitating illness known as Guillain Barre Syndrome and spent the next seven weeks totally paralysed in Intensive Care, kept alive by drugs and machines. After a further two months in rehabilitation, she wheeled her wheelchair out of hospital to contend with life as a shadow of her former self.  Ensuing Menopause added more doubts and complications to her already scarred self-esteem.  When at the point of lying on the floor in tears, aching with unhappiness, she realised she had to make a change.  So she had to unravel her life in a different way. Unravel and rebuild. She went on a journey of transformation from dull, disinterested and disintegrated to vibrant and sassy.  She used her illness as a blessing; a wake-up call that eludes the less fortunate.  She closed the door to death and opened the door to life. She now lives her best life and shares her journey of discovery with other middle aged women. Marie compliments this with travel writing, inspirational speaking, mentorships and hosting small group ladies only tours overseas, she uses her life experiences to lead other women to confidence and curiosity. Her transformational journey is an inspiration for all about how to come back from the edge of death and live a vibrant, fulfilling life. You can find out more about Marie and connect with her here www.mariekimber.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actions speak louder than words. Often the lessons we learn come from the examples that our parents show us. We can take these lessons and build upon them and then at a point in time we become the person we are. In this episode we share the experience of Malka Silver and her very full life. Inspired by the work ethic her parents displayed, surviving the Holocaust and making the most of life, Malka has been an inspiration to many through her own life journey. When Malka was 22 with a young family, her mother succumbed to Ovarian Cancer, her mother was only forty-nine. At thirty Malka was diagnosed with third stage Breast Cancer. Her children then were ten, eight and eight months. Malka plunged into a deep dark depression, and the gruelling twelve months of Chemotherapy treatment contributed to her depression. Her grit, determination and support of her family got her through. She went on to inspire and help others to take on the challenges of life. Malka greatest achievements is being a wife, mother of three, Buba of seven, a passionate volunteer guide at JHC, a custodian of her father’s memory, selling her artwork internationally, an author of her father’s memoir “L’Chaim” which translates to “To Life” and soon the author of her Stepmother's book. She is now also a contributing author to a new book, “Change is not a scary word” where she documents what it takes to make it through change when life is most challenging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life goes by in the blink of an eye. If you blink too much you may miss the opportunities that life presents.  In this episode, life adventurer Paula Johnson shares insights into how to overcome the fear of change and take on life as a daring adventure. Her attitude has taken her on a wonderful journey and she now shares her insight and wisdom with others. Wisdom on the power of letting go, opening up to new experiences and overcoming the fear of change. Paula is a Champion of Change, having reinvented herself many times over the years, she knows only too well that change is an inside job. She uses her experience to support and encourage others to follow their dreams.   From blogging to being a published author in two collaborative books, CHANGE is Not a Scary Word and From the Ridiculous to the Sublime, and with her own memoir underway (due out October 2021), Paula certainly has plenty of experiences and inspiration to share and will be offering writing and women’s group retreats in 2021, both in New Zealand and internationally. You can find out more at www.paulajohnsonnz.com  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Who loves sharks? For many, sharks are scary, but for Shannon Hurley sharks are like a kindred spirit. In this episode Shannon shares her life changing experience when she came, literally, face to face with a shark. In one brief but powerful moment she was transformed.  As an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, Shannon has now travelled the world to explore our oceans and swim with sharks. She has helped rescue entangled birds and beached dolphins in her role as a marine ranger, and lobbied governments to protect our Great Barrier Reef and Australia's unique southern seas. She is passionate about sharks because she knows there is a different story that needs to be told – one that involves their conservation, and how small individual actions can make a difference, starting with what seafood we decide to put on our plates. In this episode she explains how we to can "Give a Fish" about sharks and why its important to be more informed about the seafood we eat. If you want to know more about Shannon connect with her here: Instagram: shanny_ocean https://www.instagram.com/shanny_ocean/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.hurley.948 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-hurley-b58b4788/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What does "Glide to Soar" mean? It's time to find out as we explore with adventurer, change-maker, engineer and renewable energy developer Shane Quinell. Having nearly died in an extreme sport accident at 25, he now lives his life by the motto that “each day is a gift not a given," and firmly believes we all have the the power to shape our own futures. Through his message Glide to Soar Shane aims to share insights on how to reach transform our lives and reach personal success using lessons he learnt falling from the sky. His vision is to inspire others to live their dreams, experience and protect the wonderful world he has been fortunate to explore. The way Shane shares his story is both inspirational and emotional. Hold on for the ride. To find pout more about Shane connect with him here: Website:  http://shanequinnell.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/glidetosoar/ (Handle: @glidetosoar) Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-quinnell-94ba0368/  

Performance requires energy. Peak performance requires peak energy when and where you need it. Going full on fulltime is a surefire way to burnout. In this epsiode Craig Johns breaks down how to harness your energy for performance. He shares his experience with burnout and how he has rediscovered his energy and how he now helps other high performers stay at their peak. After being hospitalised three times with stress related heart problems and burnout, which included flat-lining in the emergency room, Craig Johns realised that he needed to be more than a leader of high performance and become a high performing leader. He has now transferred those strategies into working with CEO’s, senior executives, coaches and leaders from some of the world's leading companies including Nestle, P&G, Standard Chartered, JP Morgan, AIG, Boyden and Nike. To find out more about Craig connect with him here: www.nrg2perform.com https://www.facebook.com/craigjohnsspeaker/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-johns-active-ceo-nz/ https://www.instagram.com/nrg2perform/ https://twitter.com/NRG2Perform  

Are you on the path burnout? Would you like to know how to bypass burnout and get back to the best of your life. On this episode we explore the journey to burnout and then the strategy to bypass burnout with Leigh-Anne Sharland. Leigh-Anne Sharland is a passionate advocate for stronger mental health in the workplace. As a life coach, mentor, intrapreneur & international speaker, Leigh-Anne encourages us all to understand and grasp our power to live extraordinary lives. After burning multiple times during her 30 plus years in corporate, she strives to understand the patterns and behaviours that influence mental health.   Having extensive data analytics, human behaviour and energy healing experience, Leigh-Anne has unlocked many simple yet valuable strategies to help us all. She shares this wisdom openly and honestly in this episode. To find out more about Leigh-Anne or book her to speak about Bypassing Burnout, connect with her here: https://leigh-annesharland.com/

Emotional intelligence is often misunderstood as the ability to read and understand the emotions of others. But the real emotional intelligence is the awareness, understanding and mastery of our own emotions. In this episode Nicholas De Castella shares his 20+ years of knowledge and experience in real emotional intelligence and shows us simple ways we can become more aware, more literate and more in control of our emotions which unleashes for us tremendous power for positive growth and development. Nicholas is the Founder of the Australian Breathwork College, a Quantum Breathwork Trainer, a Quantum Process Practitioner and trained in John Bradshaw’s ‘Non-shaming’ Therapy. He's been working in personal development for more tha fourteen years. During this time he's facilitated private sessions, weekly group meetings and Emotional Mastery Programs around Australia, in New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa and England. He runs a powerful program for emotional intelligence and mastery, "Passionately Alive". He also as a wide range of resources he shares on emotional intelligence, including is book "Passionately Alive - Keys to emotional mastery" You can connect with Nicholas, find out about his empowering programs and download his book at www.eq.net.au Or connect with him on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.decastella

It’s inevitable that each of us will face a crisis in life. How we make it through a crisis and what we do beyond the crisis can make us or break us. In this episode of the show, influencer and CEO of Speakers’ Institute Sam Cawthorn, shares his dramatic story of experiencing a traumatic crisis where he was actually pronounced dead. Sam shares the drama of this crisis and his decision to not bounce back from this crisis, but to bounce forward, to take this moment of crisis and go beyond his previous chaotic life. There are a plethora of valuable lessons in this powerful story of bouncing forward, transforming and creating a new life from a moment of crisis. Sam now leads an international business helping people make a difference through mastering how to communicate their story to the world. Connect with Sam here: https://www.facebook.com/speakersinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerstribeglobal/ https://www.speakersinstitute.com/

Are you addicted to porn? If you're watching porn on a regular basis it is most likely you are. In this episode with men's health expert Catherine Lyell, we explore what is porn addiction and what effect it has on men's health, men's lives and the lives of those around them. An exposure to porn may not have an adverse effect but an addiction to porn will. Porn addiction can be as devastating to life as many other forms of addiction. As we explore this topic of porn addiction we explore what effect it has on men and what can be done to treat it. This topic is a passion of of Catherine's and she's on a mission to help as many men as possible. To find out more or get in contact with Catherine you can contact her at www.integratedmenshealth.com.au

From knockabout suburban kid to underworld enforcer and through the other side, James 'The Hammer' Harding's story is like something from a Netflix gangster series.  His story is one of a heroes journey, from a life changing incident that lead him down a dark path and into the underbelly of crime to surviving and making changes that has brought him to a place where he helps men in trouble find their way back. His message is a strong one and his methods are unique, but whatever may be it is certain that James 'The Hammer' Harding is now making a positive impact on the world. James has now founded and runs 'Hard Cuddles' a program and service for men who are wanting to make a positive change in their life. He runs mentoring programs and a very special 'Into the Wild' retreat where he takes a small group of men into the wild to reconnect with their life through a journey of exploration and integration. For all men who want to make a change and get their life back James walks his talk and has a special way of making an impact. To find out more and connect with James go to www.hardcuddles.com

How can eating have such a profound and rapid effect on your health? In this episode, we explore the new paradigm of eating for health with Professor Peter Brukner. Peter is a specialist sports and exercise physician currently working with the Australian cricket team. Peter is the founding partner of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and Professor of Sports Medicine at Latrobe University. A founding Executive Member of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he served two terms as President and played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. His recent health scare and making a shift in his eating profoundly changed his life and his whole view on the power of nutrition. His research, experience and knowledge are documented in his book "A fat lot of good"  In this episode, Peter shares his journey and his research into how the health and food industries got it all wrong and what we can do to change our ways, in the name of good health, by eating better and reducing sugar by half. Find out more about Peter's journey and how you can start your new eating journey at http://www.sugarbyhalf.com/

At some point in life, we will come to a face a crisis. For many, it happens around middle age. On this episode, we explore how we turn this mid-life crisis point into mid-life mastery with Transformational Coach, Marg Loftus. Marg is an enthusiastic and committed practitioner, building Emotional Intelligence in individuals, families, educational settings, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Over many years of practice, she has developed her ability to work with people and organizations to achieve a deeper level of self-awareness and understanding. In this episode, Marg shares the 3 fundamental things to do to make it through a mid-life crisis and transform it into mid-life mastery. You can connect with Marg here: http://www.margaretloftus.com or email her directly to ask more about her practice here: email@margaretloftus.com

Your belief influences your behaviour. Is your belief serving you or sabotaging you. The inspirational Chris Helder has a challenge for you in this episode. A challenge to change your limiting or sabotaging belief into a useful belief. Chris explains how this idea came to him during a traumatic time in his life and how it has served him to overcome adversity and develop resilience. Listen right to the end to discover if this episode is useful and how living through useful beliefs can empower your life. To find out more about Chris, his best selling books and inspirational speaking, connect with Chris here: http://chrishelder.com/ 

Let's go deep. Deep into your soul to reveal how and why you operate the way you do and how this affects the relationships you make. Our guest on this episode is an elite specialist in soul contracts and soul-based living, Daniela Birch. Daniela has a unique gift that enables her to connect with your soul, see your soul history and gain an understanding of the soul contracts you make. She works with people on understanding and developing themselves so that they can manifest empowering soul contracts and relationships. A fascinating and profound episode. Find out more and connect with Daniela here: Web: www.danielabirch.com Social: https://www.facebook.com/danielabirch3/

What's the secret to profound personal transformation? You'll be surprised by the answer offered up by Nathan Meola, our special guest on this episode of the show.  Nathan shares with us how he overcame the darkest period in his life to profoundly transform, mentally, emotionally and physically. His simple strategies and seemingly paradoxical approach is proven through his own journey and the transformational journeys of his clients. Be amazed and enlightened as Nathan reveals the secrets of transformation. To find out more about Nathan's story, his services and his secrets connect with him here; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmeola Web: http://www.nathanmeola.com.au/

Energy. Purpose. Passion. There all here in this episode featuring the leader of Team Passion, Keith Abraham.  Keith has spent the last 22 years helping people find their focus, their passion and unlocking their powerful energy. Keith shares some key insights into why people lack energy and he gives us a step by step system that will enable us to power our life with a passion based energy. Near the end of the show Keith offers up some massive value with an offer to listeners to download and use some of his valuable resources. You can find them here www.keithsresources.com To connect with Keith, find out more about what Team Passion do, or book Keith to speak at an event, connect with him here: www.keithabraham.com.au

The path to transformation is usually a tough one, but a journey well worth taking to make a positive change in our life. One man who helps many people take the transformation journey and helps smooth out the bumps and lumps is Darren King. Darren is a fitness and transformation specialist and in this episode, we explore what it takes to breakthrough our bad habits and start building the neurological pathways that build to long-term transformation. We get into talking all about mindset and breakthrough strategies. Darren shares some magnificent, but simple ways each one of us can build a new road through our life's struggles and drive us through to a new sunrise, a new horizon in our health and fitness journey. Near the end of the show, Darren shares a powerful tool that can empower us to perform at our optimal best. Darren King is a Mind & Body Transformation Specialist & Breakthrough Coach. He has over 18 years of experience in transforming people's minds and bodies. Darren has an amazing amount of passion, love & commitment that he dedicates to share with people in this busy challenged world. Connect with Darren here: https://www.facebook.com/darrenkingmindbodytransformationalexpert

Would you like to be unbreakable? It'd be great to be unbreakable, but many of us live on the edge of breaking point. And unfortunately, some of us break. For Warren Davies, life on the farm pushed him to a breaking point. Somehow he survived and along the way learned some valuable lessons on how to be unbreakable. Warren now shares his story and key strategies that now prove he is the Unbreakable Farmer. His insight, experience and authenticity allow to see and learn what it takes to be unbreakable, resilient and determined. This episode has some valuable lessons for all of us to take with us in those times of struggle. Warren now spends his time between family and the farm sharing his story, message and lessons with boys, men and communities all over Australia. Connect with Warren and support his message here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnbreakableFarmer/ Website: http://www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au/  

When you meet someone that is totally connected and aligned in body, soul and spirit you notice and feel a special energy within them. When a person has this connection they often find their true meaning and purpose. One such person who lives this energy is Marty Woods, a founder and key facilitator for Fusion International. Marty's special gift is working with men to help them connect with their true spirit, align their boy and soul with this spirit and enable and empower them to live and lead their best life. In this episode, we explore the meaning of body, soul spirit connection and discuss ways every man can find this connection. Fusion International is a cooperative of like-minded Christian youth and community centres in various countries around the world committed to the same values, principles and vision. Its vision statement is "Bringing young people and communities together with hope" You can connect with Marty and the team at Fusion International via their various regional websites:  Australia - https://fusion.org.au/ UK/Europe - http://fusionyac.org/ Canada - http://fusioncanada.ca/

Where does weight loss start; exercise, food or mind? The most underestimated start point, yet the most powerful is in the mind. Creating and developing a good weight loss mindset is a powerful way to bring about long-term sustainable weight loss. In this episode, we unpack what it takes to create a good weight loss mindset with mindset expert and coach Andre Obradovic. In his very own, totally real style Andre gives us insight into good mindset practice and also the pitfalls we may fall into when starting our weight loss journey. To find out more about the work Andre does or to connect with him directly, find him here https://andreobradovic.com/

How much do you really know about your gut? Not just your stomach, but the whole system that makes up your gut and is one of the most important organs in affecting your overall health. In this episode, we go deep, and explore exactly how the gut works, its impact on our health and what we can do restore it and look after it to optimise our well-being. Our guest is gut expert, naturopath Emma Tippett from Empowered Health. Emma has been studying, researching and treating gut related health issues for many years. Her knowledge and expertise are profound. If you've ever had issues that may be happening within your digestive system then this episode is for you. For more information about Emma or to make contact with her to discuss your gut health in more depth, contact her here: Emma Tippett -Naturopath Empowered Health www.empoweredhealth.com.au

Do you know what it means to 'man up'? Do you know how to man up and be there for your mate, brother, father or friend? In this episode, we discuss what it means to 'man up' with, Man Up documentary presenter, Gus Worland. Gus shares his exploration into male suicide and what it means to be a man. He shares what he's learned along the journey providing great insight into what it means to 'man up'. Being there for your mate, opening up with each other, and sharing honestly the struggle of life and masculinity is a something all men should come to terms with. This is the essence of 'manning up'. A great starting point on this journey is this podcast as well the 3 part TV series, Man Up. Check out the Man Up series here: http://manup.org.au/ Find out more about men health, mental health and well being with these wonderful organisations: http://gotcha4life.org/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://au.movember.com/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ http://www.49.com.au/  

Have you ever wondered whether it's all worth it? This is a common experience for many men. Unfortunately, too many men who go to this edge of life, end up taking their own life. In this episode, we explore this experience with Jim Skivalidas who faced this question during a very traumatic event in his life. From the experience of losing everything, he found a new perspective and is now on a mission to raise awareness on the devasting effect of poor mental health and male suicide. Jim founded the "I'm Just A Man" gala event to raise awareness and funds for Movember and Beyond Blue so they can continue their campaigns for better men's health. You can find out about this event and Jim's work at www.imjustaman.com.au or on facebook www.facebook.com/jim.skivalidas Jim is also part of Business Networking International (BNI), a global business networking organisation. The BNI members provided Jim an enormous amount of support to get his business back up and running, as well as a lot of emotional support. If you're a business person looking for a great support and business network connect with BNI here: www.bni.com

As men, we often start with good health and fitness then let life get in the way and lose our way. for some of us, we make a comeback and find good health and good fitness. Brad Hull is one of those guys: a regular guy, a healthy gut guy.  After making his way back to good health and good fitness he now devotes his time to helping others through his Good Mix Food Company. A business devoted to providing good products for good gut health. He shares this with his naturopath partner Jeanie and together they are helping make many guts good again. In this episode, we explore what it means to be healthy as we get older and the importance of repairing and maintaining our gut health. We discuss the things guys need to do to monitor and maintain their gut health which in turn affects their overall health and fitness. To find out more about the Good Mix and connect with Brad, follow these links; Brad  https://www.facebook.com/healthygutguy Good Mix superfoods https://www.goodmix.com.au https://www.facebook.com/goodmixsuperfoods/ BONUS: to kick-start your gut health Good Mix is offering free shipping and 20% off your first purchase online. Use the coupon code word: transformed

Feeling tired? Do you want to beat fatigue? Tune in to this episode to find out the secret to beating fatigue once and for all as I chat to wellness expert John Toomey. We dive into the reasons we get tired and what to do about it. As the episode progresses we talk about the importance of gut health and how it impacts our long-term wellness. We then explore the important part of the day, for men, when we are alone in the toilet, and what it can tell us about the state of our health. John’s knowledge on wellness and the way he explains what we can do to maximise our health is profound. John has a wealth of experience from years of working in high performance health and fitness. To find out more about John connect with him here: http://fatigueprofessor.com/ http://aweat.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalwellnessmain/?ppe=1   Here are the links to information discussed in this episode:   How to make Kombucha - https://niume.com/post/361109 The new paradigm in health - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/an-entirely-new-paradigm-on-health_us_596ef993e4b05561da5a5be8 Getting to the guts of fatigue - http://aweat.com.au/social-responsibility/getting-to-the-guts-of-fatigue/ The Bristol Stool Chart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_stool_scale Russian Breathing Technique Buteyko - http://www.buteyko.info/  

We're all wanting to make positive change. We all start out with hope and good intentions, but along the way, we often stumble and fail. In this episode, we cut through the BS and find out how to really make ##it happen with leading mindset coach and ultimate realist Craig Harper. From Craig's experience in coaching, training and mentoring 1000's of people to improve and get the best out of themselves we get insight into what it takes to make ##it happen. What ##it we have to deal with and how we can get out of our own way and get on with performing at our best. Craig has a unique but very direct way of cutting through the BS and getting you to a point of being and working at your best. He provides ongoing events, writings, and coaching to help you keep it real and make it happen. Connect with Craig here: www.craigharper.net

On your health and fitness journey, you will get injured and need to see the physio. In this episode, we speak with leading physiotherapist Brad Beer about how we get the best value from our physiotherapist. We talk about the process of getting to the "physio finish line" and back to performing at our best. Brad has more than 10 years experience as a practicing physiotherapist and many more years as a high-performing athlete. He is the author of a best-selling book, "You can run pain-free" and has great insight to working through pain and injury to get back into doing what you love along your fitness journey. Connect with Brad here to find out more: https://twitter.com/Brad_Beer http://www.bradbeer.com.au/ https://www.pogophysio.com.au/ You can run pain-free book - http://www.bradbeer.com.au/book/

The secret to a long healthy life is said to exist within the depths of the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Diet, that is. In this episode, we explore this scientifically proven way of eating and living a longer, healthier life with Vanessa Korfiatis. Vanessa is a practising dietitian, specialising in the Mediterranean way of eating and living. A legacy of her heritage. We explore what is, The Mediterranean Diet, and why does it stack up to rigorous scientific research as one of the best lifestyle protocols to follow. We discuss how to follow the Mediterranean way with simple tips and guidelines to benefit your health. At the end of the episode, we sum up the 10 key guidelines that will have you eating well and loving the food you eat, with all the benefits of living healthier. If you wish to connect with Vanessa to find out more about the Mediterranean Diet email her here: vanessa.korfiatis@outlook.com   

Why do you crave sweet and fatty foods when you're stressed? Today we reveal why. We're discussing stressed out eating behaviour with Dr Susan Torres. We explore why your body and mind crave junk food when you're stressed. What happens with your physiology when you're stressed. And we explore some strategies you can implement to deal with stressed out eating. Susan is the Associate Head Of School (Teaching And Learning, Food, Nutrition And Dietetics) at Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Science. Her research assesses the relationship between indicators of mental health and dietary intake. She has conducted intervention studies assessing the impact of dietary modifications and weight loss on mood, anxiety and blood pressure responses to stress. Recently, Dr Torres has been investigating the relationship between anxiety and fat taste, and how stress response differs in lean versus obese individuals. You can learn more about why you eat unhealthy food when you’re stressed here: http://this.deakin.edu.au/lifestyle/eat-unhealthy-food-youre-stressed You can connect with Susan here: http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/susan-torres

What we measure, we can monitor, maintain and change. Why not then get the best most accurate measure there is? One such measure for a true look at your body composition, and to find the fat is a DEXA scan. DEXA (Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning is the gold standard method used to measure and understand bone density, body fat, and muscle mass. In this episode, Andrew Ho Peng, dietitian and DEXA practitioner explains more about the technology, how it works and how it can be used in your health and wellness journey. We compare DEXA to other forms of body composition measuring practice and determine why DEXA stands out from the rest. We also discuss body composition basics and how you can use accurate measuring and monitoring to enhance your fitness and diet regime to get better results. Andrew is a performance nutrition and DEXA body composition specialist,  dietitian and mentor. He practices with DEXA Melbourne. To get in touch with Andrew or to find out more about DEXA connect with DEXA Melbourne. Mention The Transformed Man Show to receive a discount on a DEXA scan package, and find out where all that fat is hiding. http://www.dexamelbourne.com.au/ Facebook - DEXA Melbourne Instagram - dexa_melbourne Twitter - @DEXAMelbourne YouTube - DEXA Melbourne LinkedIn - DEXA Melbourne

Have you ever wanted to find out the secret to Jedi mind control? Have you ever wanted to control your own mind, develop yourself and lead others, mindfully? Then this episode is for you. Repa Patel is a leading mindfulness and corporate executive coach. Her years of experience and in depth knowledge into how to live and lead a mindful life is shared throughout this episode. In the end we share the secret to Jedi mind control and how you can live  a mindful, perhaps Jedi like life. "You will enjoy the show" (Jedi hand wave included) Repa provides coaching in mindfulness to executives and business leaders. You can find out more about Repa and connect with her here: http://leadingmindfully.com.au/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadingmindfully/

A very intimate look at sexual health issues for men, with Somatic Sex Coach, Lorraine Pentelow. We discuss how men can develop their sexual well being within a relationship and overcome issues they may have with sexual health. As a sex coach, Lorrraine works closely with men to help them deal with their sexual health issues and develop stronger sexual health. We cover a range of topics including erctile and ejaculation issues, with some good advice on  how to create good sexual health. Lorraine provides a range of sexual health coaching and workshops. To find out more and to get in contact with Lorraine go to her website: https://lorrainep.com.au/

Who has the best super hero physique; Batman, Green Lantern or Captain America? Maybe today we find out as we discuss how you can build your own super hero mind and body with James Buckley of Super Hero Strength. As we discuss what it takes to transform into your own super hero we debate which super heroes have the best physiques. For some inspiration here are the links to some well known humans transforming themselves into super hero strong men; Henry Cavill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWPYjzTyJpA Chris Hemsworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pypO4EmQjS4 Stephen Amell  (Green Arrow) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb-0xUivQrU If you're keen to develop your own super hero mind and body connect with James at www.superherostrength.com.au

How 1 man lost 80kgs/176lbs in just 18 months with a new approach to food. At 185kgs/407lbs and facing major bariatric surgery, Darren Graham chose a different course and changed his life forever. He chose a new approach to food, choosing food to be the solution rather than the problem. By changing to a low carbohydrate, healthy fat, ketogenic diet Darren immediately started losing his excess weight. In 18 months he lost 80kgs/176lbs. He still loves food and boasts a life of eating delicious food. Hear his story of how he did it and how his new lifestyle keeps the weight off. Truly inspiring. If your looking to make a change to a low carb lifestyle then here are some of the resource links we talked about: Ditch the Carbs:  http://www.ditchthecarbs.com/ Diet Doctor : https://www.dietdoctor.com/ If you wish to connect with Darren or follow his journey here are the links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LovinLCHF/# @LovinLCHF Twitter:  https://twitter.com/lovinLCHF @lovinLCHF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovinlchf/  @lovionlchf  

Stop, breathe, be still. Feel the power of stilness. When you're still, in a deep state of bliss you unleash an awesome power. Tom Cronin, founder of the Stillness Project, shares insight and knowledge about how we can transcend into stillness through meditation. We explore the power we can gain from practising meditation daily, harnessing stillness and creating a deep, peaceful bliss. We talk about the mechanics of meditation and its effect on our physiology and well being. Tom is on a mission to inspire 1 Billion people to meditate daily and benefit from stillness. Through the Stillness Project he is offering listeners a way to learn to meditate through the 21 day Faster Deeper Bliss meditation http://stillnessproject.com/f14/faster-deeper-bliss/ Connect with Tom and the Stillness Project to start harnessing the power of stillness through meditation. http://stillnessproject.com/http://www.tomcronin.com/https://www.facebook.com/Stillnessprojecthttp://instagram.com/stillnessprojecthttps://twitter.com/Tom_Croninhttps://twitter.com/the_stillness

Our health is more than just physical. It encompasses mental, emotional, social and, importantly, financial health. We think of it as finacial fitness. Being financially fit empowers all aspects of your life. In this episode we discuss financial fitness with Chris Fagan. We look at all the simple things you can do to focus on being financially fit. We discuss actions you can take to get your finances healthy. We also cover off the benefits of getting good advice. Chris shares some very useful tips, for you to improve your financial fitness and how to build a road map to good financial health. We recommend you get out the whiteboard for this one. Chris is an Authorised Representative of Godfrey Pembroke Limited. He is a Certified Financial Planner and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Financial Planning and International Trade). Connect with Chris here: Chris Fagan - Website Chris Fagan - Linkedin

For many men, after divorce or a long relationship, getting back to meeting women, dating and developing good healthy relationships can be daunting. In this episode we discuss how to make relationships with women work. We explore what it takes to get back into the dating game after a long relationship. Our guest, John Cirak, is the Ex-perienced Bachelor. John offers coaching and guidance on making a comeback, transforming yourself and knowing what it takes to be attractive to women. His new book "The Ex-perienced Bachelor" and his workshops and coaching on making relationships work and starting again are a valuable resource for men. He has a new approach to Emotional Foreplay and unlocking the power of attraction. Connect with John here: https://www.facebook.com/theEXperiencedbachelor/

Learn about transforming your mind and body from someone who's been there and done it. Ironman triathlete, coach and author, Christian Schwaerzler shares his story of powerful choice making, accepting reality and taking responsibility to make yourself better. Great inisght into the journey of transformation back to health and fitness and beyond. When he was challenged to compete in his1st mini-triathlon he made a choice to take action and improved his lifestyle. By changing my mindset. As a consequence in February 2008, despite some setbacks, he managed to finish the race. Exhausted, but inspired he did his next race only 3 weeks later! Since that time, he has completed a variety of Sprint, Olympic & 1/2 iron distance races and crossing the finish line of the inaugural Melbourne Ironman. Connect with and find out nore about Christian, his coaching and his book at www.altilife.com.au For some fun here is a link to 'The Magic Coffee Table' video he mentions in the show. Enjoy. Magic Coffee Table

Let's go low carb for life. In this episode we discover the benefits of living a low carb lifestyle with Andre Obradovic. As a speaker, ambassador and one of Australia’s leading mindset, health and well-being coaches, Andre's mission to inspire people to optimise every aspect of their life, whether that means taking control, working through personal challenges, climbing the corporate ladder, improving sporting performance, or simply living a healthier and happier lifestyle. Andre offers coaching to lose your belly and as a special offer to the Transformed Man community he is offering a special gift is you join his coaching program and mention the Transformed Man Show. You'll receive a copy of the Real Meal Revolution book. Get in contact with Andre and find out more about the benefits of living low carb.www.andreobradovic.comwww.loseyourbelly.com.au https://twitter.com/andreobradovichttps://www.facebook.com/andre.obradovichttps://www.facebook.com/loseyourbellywithandre/ https://www.instagram.com/andreobradovic/https://www.instagram.com/loseyourbelly/  

Have you ever used the excuse that you just don't have enough time. Yes? Well this episode is just for you. We're talking with Luke Matias, an entreprenuer with multiple business interests across finance, fashion and technology. He also makes time to compete as an elite physique athlete at the highest level, recently winning a state competition and competing in the Arnold Classic Australia. He also devotes time to his wonderful family, friends and business colleagues. He is both successful and humble. He puts a massive amount of energy into everything he does, and he does it with a smile, adding value to everyone he interacts with. If you want to know how to fit it all in then listen and learn how its done. We discuss Luke's daily rituals and what motivates him to love life and live it to it's fullest. We go back and talk about the days when it wasn't going so well and he was struggling with his weight, his health and finding a purpose. We talk about his turning point and some of his philosopies on life. Find out more about Luke and his businesses at http://www.matiasgroup.com.au/  Connect with him via social media @lukematias We talk about chasing our own hero. Here is a link to Matthew McConuaghey's video talking about chasing your hero; Chasing your hero speech

Do you need a good coach or personal trainer at all? In this episode we discuss this and find out what to look for in a good coach, with Hayden Wilson. We also talk about when is the right time to leave your coach. Great insight to coaching client relationships and things you can do to get the most out of your fitness coach. Hayden is an entreprenuerial business coach helping high-performance personal trainers and coaches excel. He personally coaches some of Australia’s best emerging talent who are rapidly growing, expanding their reach, managing high performing teams and continually levelling up in the fitness industry. He founded Fitness Business Summit Australia a pioneering event bringing together Australia's leading and emerging fitness coaches together. Find out more about Hayden here: http://haydenwilson.com.au

If you blame your dad for passing onto you a love of takeaway food, you’re not alone. If you’re a dad, your eating habits may be influencing your children more than you think. Research has found children as young as 20 months old already share dietary associations with their fathers, eating sugary snacks, takeaway foods and sugar-sweetened drinks based on their dad’s intake. In this epsiode we discuss the research by Adam Walsh, lecturer in nutrition and dietetics at Deakin University, which indicates that fathers have little understanding of the ways their behaviours can impact their children’s dietary choices in their formative years. Adam is an accredited practising dietitian, graduating from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Sydney University in 2000. Adam commenced his dietetic career at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne where he worked for seven years before moving to academia. Currently Adam is a lecturer at Deakin University where he has taught undergraduate nutrition and post-graduate dietetics for the last 10 years. Adam is completing his PhD into the influence of fathers of the diets and physical activity behaviours of young children. In his spare time, Adam tries to cook and keep fit while chasing after his two sons. For more information on Adam's research go here: Deakin Research - Adam Walsh

June 12-18 is Men's Health Week. Men make up 49% of the population, and we're determined to reduce the number of men dying prematurely. Sadly, more than four men die every hour in Australia from conditions that might have been prevented, this is a catastrophic situation for the family left fatherless! In this episode we discuss men's health with Associate Professor Gary Richardson. Gary is the Director of the Szalmuk Family Department of Medical Oncology in the Cabrini Institute. He is a past-chairman of the Medical Oncology Group of Australia and immediate past-president of the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia. He established the Oncology clinical research program at Cabrini, the Cabrini Family Cancer Clinic, the Oncology Service at Cabrini Brighton, and the apheresis service. He is Chairman of Foundation 49. Foundation 49 is a not-for-profit men’s health promotion initiative of Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. They encourage men to take better care of their own health and wellbeing and have regular health checks.They produce great resources including the highly valued Men’s Health Toolkit Booklet, the Whole New Ball Game Magazine and a monthly EDM with information on events and activities. Foundation 49 - http://www.49.com.au/ The Foundation 49 Business Breakfast on 14th June 2016 is the main fundraiser of the year and is the largest Men’s Health event in Victoria during International Men’s Health Week. Get involved and support the fundraising breakfast here: F49 Business Breakfast

In this episode we explore the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy body to produce a healthy mind, with Sam Hanna. Sam is head trainer at Irongame Fitness, a world class, exclusive gymnasium and fitness education centre. We discuss all things strength and weight training. We explore the effects resistance training has on the body and ultimately on the mind. Sam has many years of experience in both training and coaching. His insight and knowledge of how to get results from training and working out are unparalelled. You can find out more about Sam, his team and Irongame Fitness here: Irongame Fitness