Burro's Backyard

It was a great to sit down with one of the most spontaneous, adventurous and selfless blokes I know.Luke, alongside his wife Em, run their business Human Performance Programs (HPP), helping people unlock their potential by turning pressure into performance. Through a range of innovative approaches, HPP has worked with some of the world’s best athletes, teams and businesses, including: Molly Picklum, Connor Watson, Google, Pay Pal, McGrath, Newcastle Jets and so many more! While hearing about the incredible work Luke does was inspiring, what stood out most was hearing how much his most important team - his family - means to him.Plenty of lessons on performance, purpose and living life to the fullest in this one - enjoy! 

Privilege to have Aaron Sculli on the pod 👊🏽From 85 amateur boxing fights - winning state titles, Golden Gloves & captaining NSW - to strength & conditioning roles with the Newcastle Knights, Cronulla Sharks, Wests Tigers, Waratahs & NSW Institute of Sport. Sculli is now the owner of iPerform Lab, an elite performance testing facility on the Central Coast available to everyone.Nothing was handed to him.Every challenge and path taken has built the man he is today.You’re going to love this one 🔥

Anna Lowvey and Jake Treloar.It started like any other Thursday morning, until Anna woke up and realised she had no feeling in her left arm.An MRI revealed the devastating news: a 6cm brain tumour. A stage 3 brain cancer diagnosis. After 33 radiation sessions, IVF, 9 rounds of chemo and an incredible amount of resilience and love, today we are blessed to say Anna is cancer free.On this episode of Burro’s Backyard, I speak with Anna and her partner Jake about their journey - before, during, and after. The emotional strength they showed is nothing short of inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness.One Australian is diagnosed every 5 hours.If you need help or support with anything related to this episode, here are some amazing support services:Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) – national peer support organisation for people with brain tumours, carers and families. Provides support line and referrals. Website: https://www.btaa.org.au/ | Support Line: 1800 857 221Cancer Council Australia Support Services – connects people diagnosed with cancer (including brain cancer) and carers with support groups, online community and emotional support. Call 13 11 20 or find local groups at https://www.cancer.org.au/support-and-services/support-groups Red Nose Grief and Loss Support – support groups, counselling and peer support for miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn/child loss. Helpline available. https://rednose.org.au/grief-and-loss-support/find-support/ Bears of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support – grief counselling and peer support groups for families after baby loss. https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/

Scott Drinkwater - NRL Cowboys fullback Was great to sit down and chat with Scott Drinkwater — absolute legend on and off the field. We covered it all 👇• Aussie Schoolboys days — Drinky at 7, Nathan Cleary at 6• Signing with the Melbourne Storm and being around the Big 3 (Smith, Slater & Cronk)• His NRL debut• The pec injury that hit right as he was about to lock down a starting spot• Signing with the Cowboys• Getting banned from going out in Townsville for a week• Being 18th man for NSW• Players Golf Club• Police being called over a ping pong game with his brother….. and everything in between

When you think of Central Coast legends, Jughead is one of the first names that comes to mind.Big wave surfer, firefighter, dad, husband and just an all round legend.In this episode, Jug shares stories of tackling some of the heaviest waves in the world, from Cyclops to Shipsterns, the brutal injuries he’s copped along the way and everything in between.Jug’s mindset is one of a kind as he truly pushes limits the limits. A legend in and out of the water!Thanks to Central Coast Water Filtration for sponsoring Burros Backyard. Get your whole home filtered today and get rid of all those nasty chemicals from your town water.https://centralcoastwaterfiltration.com.au/Thanks to G Studios Central Coast for sponsoring Burros Backyard. If you're looking for somewhere to start your own podcast or need to create content for your business, get in contact with G Studios today.https://gstudios.au/