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Chloe is from Myanmar. In 2013 she graduated, got a corporate job, and felt completely unfulfilled despite doing everything right. She found fitness that year, started sharing free health and wellness content online for women like her, and people began asking her to coach them. She never intended to build a business. Then COVID hit, and 3,000 to 4,000 people signed up to her first fitness challenge overnight. She called her mum the next morning not knowing what had just happened. The community she has built since — tens of thousands of women, going seven years strong — is what she calls her greatest achievement. This conversation covers the real timeline, the free work you have to do before anyone pays you, why feeling unfulfilled despite a good job is not a you problem, and what it actually looks like to build something people never want to leave. Topics covered: Why feeling empty despite having everything is a sign of misalignment, not failure Was fitness the missing thing or the thing that started everything else The shadow self and why you expand into new versions rather than kill off old ones Are entrepreneurs born or made What Ryan and Chloe were like as students The 10-year rule Instagram never shows you What actually surprises you when you start coaching real people Why women end up doing everything for others and nothing for themselves What COVID did to two years of quiet building Building the community you once needed and never had Why she gave everything away for free first What men don't understand about women Managing multiple businesses at once What she was naive about when she started hiring Zero fear of failure and why regret scares her more 00:00 Introduction 00:43 What actually broke in 2013 04:00 Was fitness the missing thing or just the start 04:59 Were you depressed or just out of alignment 05:46 How do you explain that feeling to someone who doesn't have the words for it 07:54 What part of old Chloe still shows up 09:36 The shadow self and not killing off who you were 10:59 How fitness coaching became a career 12:33 Entrepreneurial DNA: selling stickers in Myanmar at grade five 14:08 Are entrepreneurs born or made 14:53 What were you like at school 17:22 High tolerance for uncertainty and Ryan's bankruptcy story 20:09 Instagram is lying about what entrepreneurship looks like 22:11 Why it actually takes ten years 25:03 What surprised you most about working with real clients 27:17 Why the mindset work is where transformation actually happens 29:12 What coaching thousands of Asian women revealed 31:40 People pleasing, resentment, and looking after others before yourself 33:01 Finding out at 22 or 23 it's okay to say no 34:35 How one hour of fitness gave Chloe ownership of her own life 37:23 What started to break as the business scaled 38:17 COVID and the morning thousands of people signed up overnight 40:36 Why it was never overnight: two years of building came first 41:38 When does life actually start to crack as you scale 44:06 Is the community your greatest achievement 46:07 Are you building the community you once needed for yourself 47:47 Did you start with free or low ticket 50:28 What men don't understand about women 53:14 The pressure on modern men 58:09 When clients come for fitness and stay for everything else 01:01:42 Would you ever work with men 01:03:19 Why expand into activewear in a saturated market 01:05:47 How do you manage multiple businesses at once 01:07:41 What is the highest leverage use of your time 01:11:11 What were you naive about when you first started hiring 01:15:28 Why competition doesn't scare her 01:18:49 Zero fear of failure 01:19:08 What are you building in the next ten years 01:23:56 What does success look like with no money, status, or approval Follow Chloe IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
Virtually every high-performing man I've ever worked with has the same thing running underneath. Conditional love. A dad who was present but never said enough. A childhood where love came through achievement, sport, good grades, being useful. Most founders never connect the dots between that wiring and the way they're running their business today. This conversation does. Uma spent 20 years in corporate, became one of the youngest VPs on a senior leadership team in Singapore, and then walked away from all of it to figure out who she actually was. What she found in that process is something most high-performers spend their entire career avoiding. We talk about where the drive really comes from, what it costs when you never deal with it, and why the body tends to carry everything the mind refuses to face. Topics covered: Conditional love and the performance patterns it creates Dark fuel vs light fuel and why shame-based motivation has a ceiling Why virtually every high-performing man has unresolved father stuff How your body stores what your mind won't process Why your HIIT sessions and ice baths might be making burnout worse What allostatic load is and how high performers get it completely wrong The self-awareness trap most intelligent people fall into What tall poppy syndrome is actually revealing about the person reacting The body-first approach to getting your nervous system out of survival mode Body, mind, heart, spirit and why the order of those matters Follow Uma: @uma__raw IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
Pat first built a successful career as an online fitness coach in Ireland, then realised there was more to fulfillment than the surface wins. He’s since gone deep into shadow work, breath science, and guiding people through the inner world to uncover their true self. We talk about:Why he moved to Bali How the shadow shows up in ambitious high performers The ego traps driven men face What happens when you don’t do the inner work (and how it leaks into business, health & relationships) If you’re someone who’s chasing success but wants it to feel aligned—this conversation will hit home. Follow Pat: @patdivilly IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
In this deep-dive conversation, George Lewer shares how he turned a $50K crypto trade into $1.3M overnight—while working a 9-to-5 job. But this isn’t a crypto flex. It’s a brutally honest look at success, sabotage, and the inner work high-performing men can’t avoid. We cover: The seductive chaos of fast crypto money What trading reveals about your nervous system, ego, and shadow Biohacking for clarity, calm, and longevity Fatherhood, identity shifts, and raising kids in a broken system Why digging one deep well beats chasing 10 shiny objects Quantum physics, holographic reality, and the mirror of your results Trading dopamine for discipline—and wealth for fulfilment This is a conversation for men who’ve hit the external wins… and are still asking, “Now what?” Follow George: @georgemlewer IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
He built a platform that reached half a million people. The brand was growing. The audience was listening. But behind the scenes — something felt off. In this honest and raw conversation, Jordan Candlish opens up about the hidden toll of building a personal brand in the performance coaching space. We unpack: What success really looks like when no one’s watching The burnout, identity crisis, and emotional suppression behind the metrics How shame and father wounds sneak into business and content The fine line between authentic leadership and performance Why he’s stepping away from the algorithm—and what’s coming next This one isn’t just about social media. It’s about the men behind the brands. And what it takes to come back home to yourself. Follow Jordan: @jordancandlish01 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Why successful men still feel empty 3:42 Entrepreneurs struggling in relationships 6:43 Raising a son 10:22 Jiu Jitsu 14:49 Operating from pain vs purpose 17:34 Jordan’s biggest shift 19:43 Personal branding 25:33 The struggle of building a personal brand 33:49 Tall poppy syndrome IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
8x world champion Daniel Dawson shares the story behind his incredible success in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Boxing. Daniel dives deep into his journey, revealing both the highs and lows along the way. Daniel talks about: • Growing up with physical and emotional abuse and how it shaped his drive to succeed• Earning the nickname “The Rock” for his resilience in the ring and life• The battle with self-sabotage and chasing external validation• The role of martial arts in healing deep-rooted trauma and finding purpose• The impact of fatherhood on his personal healing journey• How relationships exposed his deepest insecurities and pushed him to confront his past• Redefining success and learning that personal growth goes beyond winning championships If you’re looking for an honest conversation about overcoming personal demons, this episode is a must-listen. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro1:17 Origins of “The Rock”11:37 Not letting go of fighting13:17 External validation14:24 Retiring16:36 Self-work19:39 Healing Journey23:29 How Daniel got into martial arts27:55 Everyone has a story32:16 Changes Daniel has made35:26 Relaxation38:48 Self-sabotage1:01:23 If Daniel didn’t become a father1:20:04 What’s important to Daniel1:21:10 Picking 3 combat sports1:22:58 Daniel’s international experience1:29:18 Cultural differences between combat sports1:38:02 Advice for young fighters Follow Daniel: @danieltherockdawson IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
Ryan Wilson is a former SAS soldier, co-founder of Working Paws Australia and business consulting company, Exas Group, and general manager of Whipper Snapper Distilery. We discuss the mental and physical challenges veterans face and the incredible role therapy dogs play in supporting those with PTSD and other mental health issues. Ryan shares his journey from serving in the SAS to transitioning into civilian life.We cover:• How therapy dogs have become a lifeline for veterans struggling with mental health.• The key lessons Ryan learned from the SAS, including mental toughness, resilience, and leadership.• The difficulties of transitioning from military life to the civilian world and why finding a new purpose is critical.• Ryan’s journey at Whippersnapper Distillery and how it helped him regain a sense of belonging.• A deep dive into masculinity, emotional intelligence, and the struggles men face in building real connections today.• The rise in veteran suicides and why it’s crucial to provide ongoing support to those leaving the military.• Ryan’s story is a testament to resilience and finding meaning after military service, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, veteran support, or the incredible bond between humans and dogs. Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 Why we love dogs2:51 Dogs for therapy3:44 SAS Dogs8:17 Working Paws Australia10:22 What the SAS taught Ryan12:44 The best part about the SAS14:33 Filling the void18:37 Transitioning to business21:30 The worst part about the SAS24:01 What it takes to be in the SAS28:23 Stimulation29:05 Who struggles most leaving the SAS32:36 Processing trauma35:24 Veteran mental health38:02 The state of men today42:51 Are we going to war?45:00 War in 202446:14 Mandatory military service Follow Ryan: @ryanwilson_1984 IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
We're exploring the complexities of relationships with Louanne Ward, one of Australia's leading dating experts and matchmakers. We explore the often unspoken ways men and women sabotage their relationships without even realising it. From communication breakdowns to subtle behaviours that break trust. Louanne sheds light on the critical issues that lead to relationship failure. We discuss:• Why men sabotage relationships without knowing it.• How women break up with men differently, and why it hurts more.• The secrets both men and women keep that are destroying their relationships.• The importance of better communication and how it can save a relationship.• The truth about why most men don’t intend to hurt women, but often do.This episode is packed with insights to help you understand the hidden dynamics in your relationships and how to navigate them more effectively. Whether you’re struggling in your relationship or want to deepen your understanding, this conversation with Louanne is a must-listen.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:23 How men sabotage relationships6:33 Communication9:59 How women sabotage relationships13:38 Social media20:29 When women first meet someone23:43 Single women26:54 “I’m not sure”29:53 Ghosting39:08 Sharing too much too soon43:35 First dates48:49 Moving in together50:00 Marriage54:45 What makes men attractive1:01:23 Instagram1:13:01 Family1:16:42 Childhood trauma1:20:27 Narcissism1:25:09 Men lying1:32:34 The state of young menFollow Louanne: @louanneward IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson
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Balance is BS — Be FORMIDABLE.A podcast on what it means and what it takes to become a well-rounded human being. For years, I found success in my work and fitness. I’d built one of Perth’s leading Chiropractic clinics and reached my brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But those years came with extremes: work hard, play hard was my mentality.At a certain point, the vices and addictions caught up to me. This led me on a new journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. Now – I’m sharing that with you – along with the stories of experts and leaders in the world of health and fitness, business, psychology and more.Thank you for listening.
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