2 Worlds Collide Podcast

#18 - Stephen Lane - Exercise Scientist, Mental Strength & Elite Endurance Racing

We’re thrilled to have Stephen Lane, a leading exercise scientist, cycling coach, and long-distance racer, join the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🚴‍♂️🔥 In this episode, Stephen shares his deep knowledge of elite sports, focusing on how athletes can reach peak performance through physical training and mental strength. 🧠💪
We discuss the key role of mental toughness in pushing limits and achieving greatness, and Stephen reflects on his own experiences in long-distance races, highlighting the endurance, grit, and determination required to tackle such intense challenges. 🏞️🚀
Key Topics:
Elite sports coaching and performance optimization
The role of mental strength in achieving athletic greatness
Stephen's long-distance racing experiences
Grit, determination, and overcoming athletic challenges
Training tips for ultra-endurance events
Stephen Lane, Endurance racing, Mental strength in athletes, Cycling coach, Sports science, Long-distance racing, Athlete coaching, Grit and determination, Endurance challenges, Athlete mindset, Performance coaching, Elite sports
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #StephenLane #ExerciseScience #CyclingCoach #MentalStrength #EnduranceRacing #LongDistanceRacing #AthleteMindset #SportsScience #ElitePerformance #PodcastAustralia #AthleteCoaching #PeakPerformance #LinkInBio

#17 - Breanna Hargrave - Resilience & Sports Transition: Breanna Hargrave's Journey in Cycling

Breanna Hargrave is a true testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. After making the decision to transition from athletics to cycling at the age of 28, Breanna quickly became one of Australia’s top track cyclists, earning two bronze medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and representing Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Alongside her sporting success, Breanna balances a career as a physiotherapist in Norwood, South Australia.
In this episode, we dive into Breanna's unique story, discussing the challenges of switching sports, her international competitions, and the mindset that has driven her to excel in both cycling and her career.
Key Topics:
Transitioning to track cycling from athletics at 28
Achieving success at the Commonwealth Games
Balancing professional sport and a career as a physiotherapist
Athlete mental toughness and performance mindset
Inspiring women in sports and overcoming challenges
Track cycling, Late sport transition, Commonwealth Games, Athlete resilience, Balancing sport and career, Physiotherapist athlete, Cycling achievements, Performance mindset, Women in sports, Sports excellence
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #BreannaHargrave #TrackCycling #AthleteResilience #SportsTransition #CommonwealthGames #PhysiotherapistAthlete #CyclingAchievements #WomenInSports #PerformanceMindset #PodcastAustralia #BalancingSportAndCareer #SportsExcellence

#16 - Matthew Panos - Football Journey & Non-Surgical Knee Recovery

On Episode 16 of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m excited to introduce my good friend, Matthew Panos. 🌟 After being drafted to the Western Bulldogs in 2009, Matthew returned home to Norwood FC, where he became a dual premiership player and earned the Jack Oatey Medal. 🏅
In this episode, we discuss Matthew’s football career, the highs and lows of professional sport, and his current knee rehabilitation, where he’s taking an unconventional, non-surgical approach to recovery. Matthew shares how this path is helping him get back to the game sooner than expected and the mindset behind his resilient comeback.
Key Topics:
Matthew Panos’ football journey: AFL to SANFL
Jack Oatey Medal and Norwood FC premiership success
Knee injury rehabilitation and non-surgical recovery
Mental strength and resilience in professional sports
Overcoming injury and football comebacks
Matthew Panos, Norwood FC, AFL draft journey, Knee rehabilitation, Non-surgical recovery, Jack Oatey Medal, Athlete resilience, Football comeback, Professional sports, Injury recovery
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #MatthewPanos #AFL #NorwoodFC #InjuryRecovery #KneeRehabilitation #ProfessionalFootball #AthleteResilience #SportsMindset #JackOateyMedal #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #SportsComeback

#15 - Dominic Henderson AKA “The Dominator” - Abalone Diving & Shark Encounters with Dominic Henderson | 2 Worlds Collide Podcast

We’re thrilled to welcome Dominic Henderson, aka “The Dominator,” to Episode 15 of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎙️ Dominic is an abalone diver and one of the fearless stars of the TV series Abalone Wars. Abalone diving is considered one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with divers facing shark-infested waters and extreme conditions to harvest abalone. 🦈🌊
In this episode, Dominic shares his intense experiences, from shark encounters to navigating the tough and dangerous conditions under the sea. We also explore the mental and physical challenges of abalone diving, and what it takes to thrive in such a high-stakes environment. 🌊🧠
Key Topics:
Dominic’s career as an abalone diver and star of Abalone Wars
Shark encounters and facing extreme diving conditions
Mental toughness required in dangerous professions
Ocean survival and thriving under pressure
Commercial diving and the abalone industry
Dominic Henderson, Abalone Wars, Abalone diving, Shark encounters, Dangerous jobs, Commercial diving, Ocean exploration, Mental toughness, High-stakes professions, Risk-taking jobs, Ocean survival
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #DominicHenderson #TheDominator #AbaloneWars #AbaloneDiving #SharkEncounters #ExtremeConditions #OceanExploration #CommercialDiving #MentalToughness #RiskTaking #OceanSurvival #PodcastAustralia #HighStakesJobs #LinkInBio

#14 - Samantha Gash - Ultra-Endurance Running & Social Change with Samantha Gash

In 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆
Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful campaigns like Run India and Freedom Runners, linking endurance running with social change. Her efforts have raised awareness and funds for issues like access to education and feminine hygiene in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, we explore Samantha’s ultra-running journey and her work in female empowerment and humanitarian efforts. 🌍💪
Key Topics:
Completing the Four Deserts Grand Slam
Running 379 km across Australia’s Simpson Desert
Freedom Runners: Raising awareness about feminine hygiene
The Run India campaign: Over 3,253 km for education
Linking endurance running with social change and female empowerment
Samantha Gash, Four Deserts Grand Slam, Ultra-endurance running, Run India, Female empowerment, Social change through running, Humanitarian ultrarunner, Barriers to education, Freedom Runners, Running for a cause
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #SamanthaGash #UltramarathonRunner #RunIndia #FemaleEmpowerment #FourDesertsGrandSlam #EnduranceAthlete #SocialChange #RunningForEducation #HumanitarianRunning #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #DesertRunners #FemaleLeaders

#13 - Tom Baulch AKA PrimeTrain - Entrepreneurship & Social Media Success with Tom Baulch AKA PrimeTrain

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re excited to have Tom Baulch, AKA PrimeTrain, join us to share his story of building a massive social media following and launching successful businesses from humble beginnings. 💪📈
We dive into the critical role that discipline and hard work play in achieving success, along with the importance of staying humble and managing criticism. Tom offers insights into entrepreneurship, personal brand building, and how social media can be a powerful tool for both business growth and personal development.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for motivation, Tom’s journey is packed with lessons on success, resilience, and using social media for growth.
Key Topics:
Building a personal brand on social media
Overcoming criticism and staying humble
Discipline and hard work in business success
Leveraging social media for business growth
Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation
Tom Baulch, PrimeTrain, Social media success, Entrepreneur journey, Discipline and hard work, Personal brand building, Business growth, Entrepreneurship insights, Overcoming criticism, Young entrepreneurs
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #TomBaulch #PrimeTrain #EntrepreneurJourney #SocialMediaSuccess #DisciplineAndHardWork #BusinessGrowth #PersonalBrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship #YoungEntrepreneurs #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio

#12 - Tom Hector - Real Estate Success & Work-Life Balance with Tom Hector

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Hector, real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. 🏡 Tom shares his insights on the current housing market, his career journey into real estate, and how he balances a successful career with personal life. 💪
We also dive into his approach to fitness, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the discipline needed to achieve success both personally and professionally. Whether you're in the real estate industry or looking for inspiration to balance work and life, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from Tom's experience.
Key Topics:
Insights into the Adelaide housing market
Balancing a real estate career with personal life
Fitness and discipline for achieving success
Real estate career journey and entrepreneurship tips
Tom Hector, Real estate success, Adelaide housing market, Work/life balance, Real estate business, Entrepreneur motivation, Fitness and entrepreneurship, Business and personal balance
#adelaiderealestate #podcastaustralia #motivationalpodcast #oldfriends #2worldscollidepodcast #AdelaideHousingMarket #RealEstateSuccess #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateAgent #WorkLifeBalance

#11 - Ben Seymour - From Rugby to Ultra Running & Entrepreneurship: Ben’s Journey

In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Ben, a former professional rugby union player who transitioned into ultra-endurance running. 🏃‍♂️🔥 Ben’s running accomplishments include the Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, and the Kosci 100, and now he’s preparing for one of the toughest races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB.
We also discuss how Ben balances his passion for endurance running with his business, Recoverylab, a recovery and wellness center. This episode is a deep dive into Ben’s journey from professional sports to entrepreneurship and extreme endurance events.
Key Topics:
Transition from rugby to ultra running
Running extreme races: Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, Kosci 100
Training for the TDS race at UTMB
The mindset needed for ultra-endurance sports
Balancing fitness and business with Recoverylab
Rugby to ultra running, Ultra marathon training, TDS race UTMB, Atacama Crossing, Endurance athlete mindset, Recoverylab business, Professional athlete transition, Running extreme races, Endurance race preparation, Ultra running challenges
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #UltraRunning #EnduranceAthlete #TDSRace #UTMB #BenRecoverylab #AtacamaCrossing #Kosci100 #FitnessJourney #Entrepreneurship #RunningMindset #PodcastAustralia #RugbyToRunning #BaliHopeChallenge #EnduranceTraining #RecoveryAndWellness

#10 - Warren Proctor - Special Forces, Endurance & Mountaineering with Warren Proctor

Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.

#9 - James Fantasia - AFL Management & Leadership with James Fantasia

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by James Fantasia, a former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager of Game Development, Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager, and the current CEO of Norwood Football Club. 🏉🏆
We explore the world of AFL football club management, discussing recruitment dynamics, leadership in sports, and the challenges of managing professional teams. James shares his experiences in recruiting top talent, overseeing game development, and the mindset required for building successful teams in professional football.
Key Topics:
James’s journey from SANFL player to football club management
Recruitment dynamics in AFL: Finding and nurturing talent
Leadership in sports: Managing elite football teams
The challenges of game development and club operations
James’s insights as CEO of Norwood Football Club
James Fantasia, AFL football management, Football club CEO, Talent recruitment, Norwood Football Club, Sports management, Football leadership, Building elite teams, Game development in AFL, Sports executive experience
#2WorldsCollidePodcast #JamesFantasia #AFLManagement #FootballRecruitment #NorwoodFootballClub #FootballClubCEO #BuildingEliteTeams #PodcastAustralia #SportsLeadership #AFLRecruitment #FootballManagement #LinkInBio