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Damien Thomlinson is a former commando, an actor, motivational speaker and athlete. After an IED (improvised explosive device) detonated under the wheel of his reconnaissance vehicle in Afghanistan, Damien's lost both of his legs and as he says 'cheated death'. This life changing moment has Damien down an inspiring path with many stories to tell. You can find us both on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @damienthomlinson If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to the channel to show your support and share this episode with a mate. Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samuel Dreyfus is a psychologist, writer and man of many talents. We discuss learning to trust your gut and intuition, creating a life that is meaningful to you, making hard decisions and learning to satisfy your soul without needing to suffer for it. You can follow both Samuel & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @smoeandco If you enjoyed this chat you can give back to the channel by subscribing & sharing it with your mates. Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack 'Jarchy' Archdale is one half of 'We Mean Well' podcast & the 'Lu & Jarch' radio show on Triple M. We catch up for our yearly yarn and discuss his new role as a dad, why we should all flirt with the fear of embarrassment more often, why avoiding discomfort is a bad idea and we both perform a few songs to each other while discussing our short lived music careers. If you enjoy this conversation you can support by subscribing to the channel and share this with your mates. You can follow both of us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @jarchy Big love, Brad xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lael Stone is an Australian Speaker, Educator and Author who’s passion is supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their own childhood trauma and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. Everything is based on one fundamental principle – connection and compassion. The purpose of her work is to help all humans understand themselves better and be inspired to live the life they desire. We shared an incredible conversation on fear, uncertainty, and taking ownership of your life. If you enjoyed the episode, or would like to support the show, you can subscribe to the channel and like this video. You can find Lael & I on socials @bradleyjdryurgh @laelstone For more of Lael, check her website out: https://laelstone.com.au/ Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Bateman is a writer and book enthusiast. His own journey has been through many ups and downs. From early life in country QLD to making his way to the NRL, the Batchelor and now BookTok fame, Luke battled depression, gambling addiction and substance abuse that ripped through his life like a hurricane, before he took the courageous step to get help and begin rebuilding. An incredibly honest conversation that covers some heavy themes of shame, addiction and learning to be your realest self through it all. Luke also takes up my challenge and shares his own eulogy on the episode. You can follow both Luke & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @lukebateman_ To support the channel, you can subscribe and share this with your mates! Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Perry is one of Australia's most recognisable names in the food business. The incredibly successful restaurateur best known for Rockpool and now Margaret, has had his fair share of success in the business. However, despite the luxurious fit outs in his Double Bay restaurants, success is about more than money to Neil and it's his failures that have afforded him the lessons in career longevity that define his legacy today. An incredibly honest and personal conversation in which Neil shares some of the highs and lows, advice to the next generation and why he believes passion should be at the heart of what we do. You can follow both Neil & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @chefneilperry To support the channel, you can subscribe and share this with your mates! Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ant Williams is a world record holding free diver, author & performance psychologist. Ant's desire to push himself into the most extreme of circumstances, has been his own human experiment. Putting his work as a performance psychologist to the test to pass on the lessons of what it takes to perform under pressure. His new book 'Let It Be Tough' is out and available for purchase at all good book stores. https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/authors/Ant-Williams/244670599 You can follow both Ant & I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @freediveguy To support the channel, you can subscribe and share this with your mates! Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugo Toovey has been through an incredibly challenging 13 years. Surviving both testicular and bowel cancer has been no easy feat. It has challenged him with more than a dozen surgeries and countless treatments, it stripped him of a testical, his hair, most of his bowel, and left him with a stoma bag that he calls 'Collin'. Through the darkest days Hugo struggled to see light and the end of the tunnel, but today, life looks a little brighter and his hardships have afforded him the character and perspective that will move you beyond words. Follow us both on Instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @hugotoovey If you enjoyed this episode you can support my channel by subscribing and sharing this with a mate. Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash Wicks is an online creator known as Jam Pikelets, and co-host of 'Two Doting Dad's' podcast. Ash returns to the show for the second time to discuss how his journey through fatherhood, depression & sobriety is shaping him as a man, as well as what he believes it means to be and raise a modern gentleman. Follow us both on Instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @jampikelets If you enjoyed this episode you can support my channel by subscribing and sharing this with a mate. Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael 'Outback Mike' Atkinson is a solo adventurist, survival expert and film maker. He is a former Army helicopter pilot, survival instructor and Airforce flying instructor. To watch his films and see more of his adventures: https://outbackmike.com/ Follow us both on Instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @outback_mike If you enjoyed this clip you can support my channel by subscribing and sharing this with a mate. Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent 'Maxi' Maxwell is a Life Guard and Fire Fighter. He has dedicated his professional career to be in service of others. From fighting some of Australia's most devastating bush fires, to saving lives on the beaches of Sydney's Eastern suburbs, Maxi became a household name as a 16 year old on the TV series 'Bondi Rescue'. We discuss Maxi's career, the lifelong friendships forged in life guard tower and fire house, some of the traumatic incidences he has been involved in, & how he ran towards the danger to save lives during the 2025 Bondi Terror Attack. If you enjoy this conversation, you can support the show by simply subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode with a mate who would love it too. Follow both Maxi & I on instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @lifeguardmaxi Check out Maxi's charity and education program 'Live Learn Survive' here: https://livelearnsurvive.com.au/ Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kellie Finlayson was a young woman who had just entered the most exciting chapter of her life. A partner she loved and a newborn baby girl she adored, her dreams were becoming her reality. Then life dealt her a hand she could have never imagined.... stage 4 bowel cancer. Kellie chooses to not just survive, but thrive. She refuses to stop living her life despite the grief and the terrible odds that are against her. She continues to serve as an inspiration and a light for so many through the most challenging chapter of her own life. It was a privilege to share a conversation with her. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the channel and share this episode with a mate who needs to see it. You can follow both Kellie and I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @kelliefinlayson_ Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Singer is professor in bioethics with a background in philosophy. His work focuses on the practical ethics that can make the world a better place and reduce suffering. Peter has written many books, some of which are: The Life You Can Save, Animal Liberation Now, & The Most Good You Can Do. Our conversation explores his career, what moral philosophy encompasses and how being a consequentialist and utilitarian has empowered Peter to have great impact in the fight against global hunger. I ask him whether his desire to do more good gives way to the occasional selfish act, and why he gave away $1,000,000 in prize money to charity in 2021, as well as much more! If you enjoy this conversation with Peter and I, you can subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple & Spotify to show your support, and share the episode with a mate who may enjoy it too. Follow us on instagram @bradleyjdryburgh @peter_singer and check out more on Peter's charity and work below: The Life You Can Save - www.thelifeyoucansave.org.au Peter Singer - petersinger.info, and petersinger.info/podcast, also petersinger.ai Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George aka TheTinMen is an advocate for men's mental health. His online following has grown off the back of facts and research around men's wellbeing that will shock you. We discuss: male victims of abuse and the shocking statistics that reflect this problem, why solving men's issues isn't zero sum for women, the NSW Liberal Party appointing a minister for men, and much more. You can follow both George and I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @TheTinMen If you found this conversation valuable, share it with a mate and be sure to subscribe to show your support for the show. Big Love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Disclaimer: We had an issue that compromised the quality of the audio. Please, don't let this deter you from an incredible story worth hearing. Scott Ryder is a former special forces soldier of the 2 Commando, 3RAR and Tag East regiments. A 20+ year career in the military has seen Scott deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and Europe on many different operations. His new book 'Forged in Fire' tells the story of his life and career. You can purchase the book in paperback, ebook or audio format via the link below: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Scott-Ryder-Forged-in-Fire-9781761471414 You can follow both Scott and I on socials @bradleyjdryburgh & @scott_ryder_zero79 Big love, Brad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.