We’re excited to welcome Stephen Lane, an incredible exercise scientist, cycling coach, and long distance racer, to 2 Worlds Collide Podcast 🚴‍♂️🔥In this episode, Stephen dives deep into the world of elite sports, sharing his expert insights on how to get the best out of athletes—both physically and mentally. We explore the critical role of mental strength in pushing limits and how it can make all the difference in achieving greatness, even for those who might not be the most naturally gifted. 🧠💪We also dive into Stephen’s long-distance races and the grit and determination it takes to conquer such endurance challenges! 🏞️🚀

Breanna is not just a track cyclist; she’s a true testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. After making the bold decision to transition from athletics to cycling at the age of 28, Breanna quickly established herself as one of Australia’s top track cyclists. Her journey is filled with remarkable achievements, including two bronze medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, breaking a South Australian track record, and representing Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games—all while balancing a successful career as a physiotherapist in Norwood, South Australia.In this episode, Breanna shares her unique story—from the challenges of switching sports later in life to her experiences on the international stage. We dive deep into the mindset and determination that have driven her to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible.

On Episode 16 of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce a good friend of mine, Matthew Panos 🌟Matthew’s journey in football is nothing short of amazing. Drafted to the Western Bulldogs in 2009 before deciding to return home to where his heart truly belongs—Norwood FC. With Norwood, Matthew became a dual premiership player whilst earning a Jack Oatey Medal. 🏅In this episode, we dive deep into his experiences on and off the field, the highs and lows of professional sport, and what it truly means to come back stronger. We also discuss his current knee rehabilitation and the “outside the normal” approach he’s taking to avoid surgery. Matthew shares how this unconventional path is helping him get back to playing earlier than what’s usual, and the mindset that’s driving his recovery.

We’re incredibly excited to have Dominic Henderson, also known as “The Dominator,” as our guest for Episode 15 on the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast! 🎙️ Dominic is no stranger to danger—he’s an abalone diver and one of the fearless stars of the hit TV series Abalone Wars. Abalone diving is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous jobs in the world, with divers braving shark-infested waters and unforgiving weather conditions to harvest the coveted abalone. 🦈🌊

In 2010, Samantha made history by becoming the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, conquering 4 x 250km ultramarathons across the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic) in one calendar year. At the time, only two male athletes had achieved this feat. Her incredible journey was documented in the 2013 film Desert Runners, which delves into the mindset of endurance athletes. 🏜️🏆But Samantha’s achievements don’t stop there. In 2012, she ran 379 km non-stop across Australia’s Simpson Desert, raising funds for a Save the Children education initiative. In 2014, she co-founded Freedom Runners with UK ultra-runner Mimi Anderson, running 1,968 km across South Africa’s Freedom Trail to raise awareness about the high cost of feminine hygiene products in Sub-Saharan Africa.In 2016, Samantha took on the monumental Run India campaign, running 3,253 km across India to explore barriers to quality education, raising over $150,000 for World Vision. Her efforts have consistently linked endurance running with social change, focusing on female empowerment and access to education. 🌍💪Personally, I learnt a lot after sitting down with Samantha, her dedication to making a difference, and her ongoing work with Her Trails is nothing short of inspiring.

Tom Baulch AKA PrimeTrain is a young Entrepreneur and Social Media Figure. Tom’s journey from humble beginnings to amassing a massive social media following and building successful businesses is nothing short of inspiring. We dive deep into his story, exploring the importance of staying humble and keeping your ego in check, dealing with criticism, and the critical role discipline and hard work plays in achieving success.

Tom Hector is a real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. Tom and I discussed the current housing market situation, his journey into real estate, work/life balance, fitness, lifestyle and much more.

Ben was a professional rugby union player before jumping into the fitness industry, specifically long distance ultra running events which includes Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope and the Kosci 100. Ben is now preparing for one of the hardest ultra races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. Away from running and fitness, Ben spends his time being a business owner of Recoverylab. We discussed all the above topics and much more.

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.

James Fantasia is a father, former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager Game Development (1991-1995), Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager (1995-2007), Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager and current CEO of the Norwood Football Club Football. James and I spoke about AFL football club management, recruitment dynamics, lifestyle and much more.