Deep, open & amusing conversions with curious, honest & conscious people.
Back To The Present
Claim This Podcastby Mitchell Bastock
5.0(10 reviews)
70 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Deep, open & amusing conversions with curious, honest & conscious people.
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Publishing Since
1/3/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
The Cost of Ambition | w/Jacob Hodson
<p>Jacob Hodson is the owner of New Strengths in Newcastle, but this conversation goes far beyond fitness.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the journey from a quiet kid searching for confidence to building a thriving business, raising a family, and learning that success isn’t just about pushing harder.</p><p><br></p><p>Jacob shares his experience competing in Strongman, chasing ambitious goals, and eventually facing a difficult question:</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when the thing you’re striving for starts pulling you away from the person you want to be?</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss identity, fatherhood, ambition, training, ego, balance, and the different seasons of life that require us to push, pull back, and sometimes pivot altogether.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about understanding the true cost of our goals and having the courage to redefine success when life asks something different of us.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Jacob Hodson</p><p>Instagram | <strong>@jacobhodson @newstrengthhq</strong></p><p>Website | <a href="https://www.newstrength.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.newstrength.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Mitchell</p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchellbastock/">mitchellbastock</a></p><p>Email | <a href="mailto:mitchell.bastock@gmail.com">mitchell.bastock@gmail.com</a></p>
May 18, 2026
Performing Under Pressure & The Attributes of Elite Performers | w/Rich Diviney
<p>Life has a funny way of reminding us that no matter how much we plan, uncertainty is always lurking around the corner. The question isn't whether it'll show up, it's whether we're ready when it does.</p><p><br></p><p>Rich Diviney spent 21 years as a Navy SEAL officer, commanding teams in combat, running assessment and selection, and learning firsthand what separates people who fall apart under pressure from those who somehow get calmer. Since retiring, he's channelled all of that into two books, The Attributes and his latest Masters of Uncertainty, and a mission to help people understand how and why they perform the way they do, especially when the shit hits the fan.</p><p><br></p><p>This one is jam-packed with real, practical stuff. From the difference between skills and attributes and why knowing your own performance picture is a total game changer, to the neuroscience behind how we learn faster under pressure, and a beautifully simple tool called Moving Horizons that'll change the way you think about getting through hard moments. We also get into identity, dopamine, instinct vs rational thinking, the power of breath, and how the best teams are built on trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Rich is the real deal. Grounded, sharp, and genuinely passionate about helping people show up better. I loved every minute of this one and I think you will too.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Rich</p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/#"><strong>rich_diviney</strong></a><strong> </strong>and<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theattributes/#"><strong>theattributes</strong></a></p><p>Website | <a href="https://theattributes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">theattributes.com </a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Mitchell</p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchellbastock/">mitchellbastock</a></p><p>Email | <a href="mailto:mitchell.bastock@gmail.com">mitchell.bastock@gmail.com</a></p>
April 24, 2026
Self-Worth Over Confidence | w/ Simon Williams
<p>Most people are chasing confidence. But that might be the wrong target.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Simon Williams joins the team to get into what's actually underneath it all — self-worth. Not the kind that spikes after a win and disappears after a loss, but the quieter, more durable thing that shapes how you experience your life regardless of outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about shadow work (and why you genuinely can't outrun it), what it looks like to process loss in a way that actually moves you forward, and why so many people build confidence that crumbles — because there's nothing solid holding it together.</p><p><br></p><p>A lot of it comes through the lens of sport, but it goes way beyond that.</p><p>They cover:</p><ul><li>Confidence vs. self-worth — and why the difference matters more than you'd think</li><li>Shadow work in practice, not just in theory</li><li>Turning loss into something useful (eventually)</li><li>Sport as a training ground for real resilience</li><li>Parenting young athletes — effort, outcomes, and not screwing them up</li><li>Moving from win/lose to win/learn</li></ul><p><br></p><p>No performance, no fluff. Just an honest conversation about what it actually takes to feel whole — not just look like you've got it together.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Simon</p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mapp_life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mapp_life</a></p><p>Website | <a href="https://mapplife.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mapplife.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Mitchell</p><p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchellbastock/">mitchellbastock</a></p><p>Email | <a href="mailto:mitchell.bastock@gmail.com">mitchell.bastock@gmail.com</a></p>
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