Raise The Bar Radio

Today I’m joined by a repeat guest in @seanbell__ from @first42k. Its always an absolute honour to speak to Sean as he is one incredible human. His big goal to run around Australia in 2022 is coming together and he hopes to raise over $100,000 through his charity initiative Run For Wishes. Today we talk about Sean’s new business, an online training program for people wanting to take on their first marathon. We learn how this concept has come together and how the skills Sean has developed through running is now helping him succeed at business. #RTBR #podcast #fitness #gym #gymowner

@damocrossfit hits us in the feels as he walks us through his 10 year journey of gym ownership. We discover lessons about shooting first and aiming later, why you can’t do one thing when your purpose is another and why it’s so important to make your own mistakes. We finish with how Damo got help from @willnelson_fitcoach to get some structure on how to go online and have clients kicking down his door ready to go. Shoutout to @tyearnettphoto along the way for helping us both. If you’re a gym owner full of passion and fitness but need to level up your game, be sure to check out @raisethebar_gymcoaching

Stacey is incredibly passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being around body image and mindset. Stacie is a clinical psychologist but her real value comes from being open and vulnerable about her eating disorder and all the way through to her recovery. Stacie comes from a place of compassion and empathy and shares her clients success stories. Learn how she uses Instagram for her business and how she has built her coaching portal. Discover the challenges and achievements of her start up business Heart Space as well as her vision for the future.

In this little snippet of an episode Nick shares some exciting news on how our podcast will look and feel into the future. WE ARE BACK!!!

What a crazy couple of weeks it has been. In a flash all gyms across the country have had to close their doors, with most quickly flipping their entire business model to go online. With minimal time to prepare, gyms have all set up their own unique interpretation of online training. Nick and Stu share their stories and methods as to how they managed their gym closure and what their business looks like now.

Josh from the Just Be Nice Project is an extraordinary human! He is many things but today we uncover his philosophical views on how we should be helping one another. The Just Be Nice Project redefines what it means to give back and Josh gives us a lesson on how we can effectively give back to our community and how each of us can make an actual impact. This episode shares so much light on why there is such a massive gap between people that want to help and the actual help people need. Josh is incredibly articulate and challenges the status quo. He is also just a great bloke as there are plenty of laughs throughout this episode. Being a part of this episode has truly reshaped the way I will help people in the future and I hope it has the same impact on you as well. A little but about the Just Be Nice Project. BNProject is our mission to improve equality of opportunity. We believe that the best starting point is to ensure that everyone is housed, employed and has good mental health. We believe everyone deserves access to help, regardless of how they come to need it. Regardless if you are 15 or 50 you are unable to make the most of opportunities without being housed, employed and having good mental health. We're for people who want to do good and don’t know where to start. We're for people who have worked hard and developed skills and resources but feel disconnected from their abilities and their ability to do good in the world. We're for people who are dissatisfied with the current paradigm of charity and social help, people who wonder how in a time of prosperity, such as ours, so many people go without. We're for people who want to improve equality of opportunity for everyone. We're for people who are good at things. Because people who are good at things can do more good than people who aren’t good at anything…yet. We're for people who aren’t sure what they are good at and they want to find out. We're for people who need permission to carry on their journey of being good. We don't want organisations and individuals to feel like they need to stop pursuing excellence because it might be seen as selfish, not knowing that their amazing capacity for impact lies on the other side of their excellence. We are here to encourage excellence and then harness it for the largest benefit. We're for people and organisations who don’t simply think that they need to ‘be the change’, but think that they need to ‘be the whole change’. Teaching them that you can be a part of extraordinary impact through making very ordinary positive change… if you do it alongside others. We're for revolutionaries, for people, organisations and communities that believe that a world where extraordinary positive change is possible, just not by going about it the way we’ve been doing it so far.

Sheena is a young philanthropist in the making. An avid CrossFitter with a heart of gold, Sheena is on a mission to bring the sport of weightlifting to the struggling kids of the Philippines. Many people in areas of the Philippines live without much opportunity, especially youths. Sheena started the organisation Project Philz (@projectphilz) in early 2019 with a goal to help youths not only find something to do but find purpose, support and connection within a positive community. Sheena’s story is incredibly inspiring. If you wish to get involved or send support, you can contract Sheena directly on the Project Philz Instagram page @projectphilz

Business masterclass and the new age of service marketing. Nick and Stu live a life full of purpose because they are driven to help people. That purpose has lead them both to create multiple business. You can't be successful at business unless you get some help along the way. This episode we chat to Matt who is the owner of a business coaching / consulting company. He has a great insight about where the fitness industry is heading and how we need to adapt in the future. We go back to our roots in this episode and get a little CrossFitty along the way. This episode provides great value for anyone who has any involvement at any level of business.

On this day one year ago, Sean Bell was 31 marathons in on his mission towards achieving 50 marathons in 50 days straight. His outstanding effort wasn’t for him, it was for the memory of his good mate Joey, who passed away suddenly in his sleep. Sean’s story is incredible and inspiring. With such a wise head on his young shoulders, even the oldest listener will take something from the way Sean views the world. To follow along to Sean’s journey and all his upcoming events, click here: https://sean-bell.com.au/ Follow here: @seanbell_

Do you struggle with motivation or find it really hard to stick to a plan? Stu talks about how shifting our mindset and viewing the world differently can have a massive impact on achieving your goals. Topics: Motivation Mental toughness Dealing with struggle and adversity Control the Controllable's Fixed vs Growth Mindset Setting a Goal

If there was one single podcast episode to listen to from 2019. If you’ve never listened to a podcast and need somewhere to start. If you want to cap off 2019 the right way, or kick off your 2020 with a bang... This is the episode. Back in March, Martin of The Resilience Project blew our socks off with his incredible storytelling and his compelling messages of gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. Nick and Stu left that chat as better people, and the many many people that have reached out to us after listening to this episode spoke the same tune... This episode is life changing. Happy New Year

Claire Ashman spent the first 36 years of her life in two different strict religious movements. After defying her husband, the cult “leader” and the entire group by asking too many questions, Claire and her family found themselves evicted from the infamous ‘Order of St Charbel’ religious group. Claire takes us through the whole roller coaster journey, going deep on what goes on in religious cults and how ‘leaders’ manage to convince people of their power and trust their guidance. The most intriguing part of our chat is when Claire details her transition back into ‘normal’ life. When you’ve been brought up on a completely different reality, how do you cope? If you don’t attend church on Sunday, will the world implode?

The 'It's Okay, Not to Be Okay' movement is rapidly growing into a leading mental health foundation in Australia and across the globe. Sisters Georgia, Maddi and Hayleigh are the three minds behind the cause. In this very open and very raw episode, the girls bravely share their tragic story which led to the creation of this movement. The girls share all of their knowledge and experience in the mental health space, including discussing techniques and methods for overcoming depression and anxiety. One of our most moving, most compelling discussions to date, this is an episode not to be missed. If you ever find yourself struggling with mental health, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

The story of how little Everlie came into this world is not unique and beautiful, but one full of lessons in relationships and communication. To have a baby through surrogacy, it takes a little more than just finding a host and 3..2..1 let's go! The social and emotional logistics are vital for a successful surrogacy. David and Lauryn Jordan share all of their wisdom and insight into how not just 2, but 4 people must communicate and work together with complete and raw honesty and vulnerability to create a baby via surrogacy — providing many takeaways valuable to our relationships.

Today we talk to Sexologist (yes that is a real thing), Lauren White. Lauren's job is to open up the conversation and help women find or reclaim their libido. She is a qualified counselor, sexologist and often features as the resident expert on Triple J's The Hookup. We get into all areas about sexual health and wellbeing and discover why someone may need to reach out for sex therapy. Yet again Stu and Nick delve into a world that might seem a little uncomfortable for two regular blokes. We talk all things sensual, women's biology and even find out how a cup of tea might just be the best aphrodisiac available. Of course, we ask the hard (pun intended) questions and this episode is guaranteed to improve your life in the bedroom. visit us for more quality content on http://www.raisethebarradio.com/