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Spencer sits down with adventurer, former soldier, and humanitarian Jordan Wylie MBE to explore what it really means to live with intensity, purpose, and vulnerability. Jordan opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, how hyperfocus has fuelled his greatest achievements, and the personal cost it’s taken on relationships. He shares his experiences with depression, anxiety, medication, and the moment he reached breaking point. From war zones and extreme endurance challenges to fatherhood and recovery, this is a raw conversation about mental health, responsibility, resilience, and learning how to reframe pain into meaning. Huel 👉 Limited Time Offer - Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 30% OFF online with my code UT here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-huel-yt New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au  Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a rare and personal conversation about leadership, responsibility, and the human reality behind power. What does it take to make decisions that shape millions of lives? How do you stay grounded when the pressure never switches off? Keir reflects on growing up with financial insecurity, the painful story of his brother, and why those experiences drive his focus on opportunity for those who never got a fair chance.  He also opens up about the personal cost of public service, the collision of election-night triumph and family sacrifice, and how he approaches decision-making at the very top. This episode is about empathy under pressure, leadership with perspective, and putting people, not politics, at the centre of power. Huel 👉 Limited Time Offer - Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 30% OFF online with my code UT here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-huel-yt New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!  Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code UT for £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-EightSleep-AU WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee strips elite performance back to what actually works, and why going easier, not harder, is often the smartest move. In this episode, Alistair challenges hustle culture head-on, explaining why sustainable training beats hero workouts, and how compounding consistency over time matters more than short bursts of suffering. He breaks down the fundamentals, building an aerobic base, managing risk, and designing your environment so discipline doesn’t rely on willpower alone. Alistair also reflects on defining moments from his career, including the brutal honesty of Beijing 2008, where coming up short became a data point rather than a failure. He shares practical insights on fueling, decision-making under pressure, and the clarity that comes from knowing what you can, and can’t, control. This episode is about mastery without ego, systems over shortcuts, and building performance that lasts. Huel 👉 Limited Time Offer - Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 30% OFF online with my code UT here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-huel-yt New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!  WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au Bon Charge 👉 Recharge faster, train smarter, perform at your best. Use code UT15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/UT_Boncharge_YT Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHOOP founder Will Ahmed shares how recovery, not effort, became the key insight that reshaped how we understand elite performance and health. From working with the world’s best athletes to building one of the most influential performance companies, Will reveals what truly separates the best from the rest. How can someone like LeBron James handle back-to-back max strain days and still wake up fully recovered? Will also breaks down what that tells us about sleep, consistency, and the foundations of sustainable greatness. He opens up about the unseen challenges of entrepreneurship, trusting your intuition, facing hundreds of investor rejections, and holding conviction when doubt and data collide. Will challenges the traditional approach to health, explaining why annual check-ups are broken, why preventative care should feel aspirational, and how continuous feedback can improve performance without obsession.  This episode is all about recovery, resilience, and building systems, in business and life, that allow you to perform at your best, day after day. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au       Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au  WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peloton instructor and former finance professional Ben Alldis opens up about the moment relentless ambition collided with reality, and forced him to rethink everything. In this episode, Ben reflects on life inside a high-pressure corporate world, the burnout that crept in unnoticed, and how a cancer diagnosis became the wake-up call that changed his definition of success. He talks honestly about stepping off the treadmill, rediscovering movement, and why simple, consistent habits, not extremes, rebuilt his energy, mindset, and sense of purpose. Ben also shares what resilience really looks like when both you and your partner face serious health challenges, and why focusing on what you can control can be life-changing.  This episode is about stripping success back to what actually matters, choosing fundamentals over hype, and building a life where health and ambition can finally coexist. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au       Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/UT_heights_au    Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extreme endurance athlete Russ Cook, better known as ‘Hardest Geezer’, opens up about the mental and physical toll of running the entire length of Africa. In this episode, Russ talks honestly about injury, doubt, and the moments he came close to quitting during 352 relentless days on the road. He shares what pain taught him, how purpose carried him forward when motivation disappeared, and why perspective mattered more than strength. Russ also reflects on life after the finish line, what’s driving him next, and why extreme challenges are really about staying grounded, not chasing limits. This episode is about endurance, meaning, and continuing to move forward when stopping would be easier. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au      Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/20      Visit Seattle 👉 https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cricket superstar Ben Stokes goes beyond the highlights to share the moments that shaped him long before the spotlight. In this episode, Ben reflects on growing up in a fiercely competitive sporting family, choosing between rugby and cricket, and the setbacks that forged his mindset. He talks honestly about pressure, failure, and the work ethic that’s carried him through the toughest moments of his career. Ben also shares insights on leadership and personal growth, including his evolving relationship with alcohol and what compassion really means when you’re responsible for others. This episode is about hard work, self-awareness, and leading with purpose, on the pitch and beyond. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au      Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/20      Visit Seattle 👉 https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here:   https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special collaboration with Sports Direct,  CEO of Fraser's Group Michael Murray joins Spencer Matthews for a straight-talking conversation about ambition, discipline, and breaking out of your comfort zone. Michael dives into the mindset behind his success, why perfection blocks progress, why mistakes are essential, and why discipline matters more than motivation. He explains the power of decisive action, the importance of adapting when plans don’t work, and how real growth comes from pushing where things feel uncomfortable. He also shares his approach to leadership, clarity, and balance, revealing what success truly means to him. This episode is packed with practical lessons for anyone looking to elevate their mindset and unlock their potential. --- GET IN TOUCH 💬 WhatsApp us a message or voicenote ➡️ https://wa.me/message/3WKM4SDWPMAMG1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untapped.podcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@untapped.podcast #UNTAPPED #SpencerMatthews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronaut, explorer, and former ISS Commander Chris Hadfield takes us beyond the boundaries of Earth, offering rare insight into fear, purpose, and the discipline required to operate at the edge of human capability. What prepares someone to step into the void of space? Chris reflects on the profound perspective of spacewalks, the power of competence to quiet fear, and the life-shaping clarity that comes from seeing our planet from 400km above. He also digs into the realities behind the dream, embracing small wins, taking responsibility for every decision, and confronting the unknown with deliberate action. This episode is an unfiltered look at what it means to pursue the extraordinary, where curiosity becomes fuel, preparation becomes courage, and every step forward reveals a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe. Chris Hadfield's cold war thriller 'Final Orbit' is out now: https://hppod.co/final-orbit --- Eight Sleep 👉 Untap your full potential, starting with your sleep. Use code UNTAPPED for up to £400 off the Pod 5 Ultra: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-EightSleep-AU Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/20     WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au   Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final chapter of Project 7, Spencer Matthews takes on the most dangerous leg of the entire challenge: a full-distance triathlon in Antarctica. Battling brutal winds, sub-zero temperatures, and unforgiving conditions, Spencer recounts what it was really like to race at the edge of the world, and why this leg pushed him further than any before it. He also reflects on the gruelling Rio de Janeiro triathlon, another brutally tough stage that tested his endurance, resilience, and determination at a critical point in the journey. With all seven triathlons now complete, Spencer looks back on the entire challenge, what he’s learned, how the experience has changed him, and the moments that will stay with him forever. Most importantly, he shares his thoughts on James’ Place, the charity at the heart of Project 7, and why supporting men in suicidal crisis gave every painful mile meaning. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, resilience, and the impact of pushing yourself beyond what you thought possible. --- PARTNERS Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now:  https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au     Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/20    WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Matthews pushes further into Project 7 as he completes his fourth and fifth full-distance triathlons, racing across the rugged coastline of Perth and the intense heat of Dubai. He opens up about the brutal travel between continents, how his body and mind are coping at this stage, and whether the challenge is becoming more manageable, or increasingly overwhelming. From diving into shark-inhabited waters in Perth to battling soaring temperatures in Dubai, Spencer reflects on the fears, surprises, and small victories shaping this part of the journey. With only two continents left, he shares how he’s really feeling heading into the final phase of the toughest challenge of his life. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au     Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here:  https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/20    WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Matthews pushes into the second leg of Project 7, seven full Ironman triathlons on seven continents in 21 days, as he moves from London to Arizona and on to Cape Town.  With little rest and nonstop travel, he reflects on the growing physical and mental strain already setting in. Cape Town proves to be his toughest challenge yet, with a freezing open-water swim, dangerous winds on the bike, and a marathon raced against the clock. Spencer speaks candidly about moments of fear, exhaustion, and questioning why he’s putting himself through something so extreme. Lifted by surprise messages from famous friends, he presses on toward Perth, fuelled by the purpose behind the mission: raising vital funds for James’ Place, a charity providing life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis. Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here:  https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20 https://highpfrmc.com/20 Visit Seattle 👉Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at:  https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special solo episode, Spencer kicks off his most ambitious challenge yet - seven full-distance triathlons, across seven continents, in just twenty-one days. Starting in London, Spencer reflects on the journey so far, the months of preparation, and the powerful purpose behind it all: raising awareness and funds for James’ Place, a life-saving charity providing free, immediate therapy for men in suicidal crisis. With surprise messages from some famous faces cheering him on, Spencer shares his mindset going into the first race and the deeper motivation driving him to push beyond physical and mental limits. This is more than an endurance challenge, it’s a mission to change how we talk about men’s mental health, and to help those who need it most. Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au    Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/20   WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au   Donate via the link in bio to support James’ Place and follow every step of the Project 7 journey: https://givestar.io/gs/spencer-matthews-project-7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and emotional conversation, Christine Flack — the mother of Caroline Flack — breaks her silence on how a series of police errors and relentless media speculation pushed her daughter to the edge. Christine reveals the truth behind the headlines — how Caroline was charged against CPS advice, pursued when she needed protection, and judged publicly long before she ever stood in court. She speaks openly about the devastating impact of that pressure, the lack of compassion shown by those in power, and the unbearable cost of being hunted by the press. Watch Christine's new documentary Caroline Flack: Search For Truth on Disney Plus now. Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/20 WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From moments of deep doubt to the triumphs of the world stage, Olympic champion Helen Glover’s journey is a masterclass in turning uncertainty into determination. She opens up about how challenges have fueled her drive, not as setbacks, but as opportunities to dig deeper and prove what’s truly possible through self-belief and perseverance. Beyond her own achievements, Helen also speaks passionately about pushing for others, whether that’s her teammates, her family, or the next generation of athletes. Her story reaches a powerful new chapter as she returns to elite sport as a mother, breaking barriers and redefining what it means to compete at the highest level while raising a family. This is a conversation about strength, balance, and the unstoppable power of believing in yourself and those around you. Hive 👉 Take control of your home energy - smart, simple, and built for you. Find out more here: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-hive-au   Simba 👉 Spencer knows progress starts with recovery. Sleep better with Simba, start your 200-night trial now: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-simba-au    Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/20   WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/Whoop-au   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.