Mentally Fit

Hayden Quinn made a name for himself after appearing on the popular tv show Masterchef Australia, winning the hearts of the public as the laid back Aussie who loves to surf and keep it simple in the kitchen. I caught up for a chat to find out what life was like competing on the show and then more importantly how it changed for him afterward. We chat about Hayden's simple approach to life and why it's important for him to give everything 'a crack'. He recently turned his hand to producing after a successful first series of his cooking show ‘Taste of Australia’ was rewarded with a second series. Hayden also tells us about his other business project 'The Cube Gym'.  Hear how the gym struggled through Covid-19 but also the unique way in which his team successfully pivoted to ensure their members remained their number one priority and the club stayed open. Thanks as always for listening, Rich :)https://www.haydenquinn.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/hayden_quinn/https://www.instagram.com/tasteofaustraliahq/

Pete Deppeler also known as 'Intern Pete' from the no.1 radio station in Australia KIIS FM embarked on a weight loss journey with me over 2 years ago now and he was actually my first ever guest on this show. I thought it was about time we heard how he has been getting on because to say this guy has changed would be an understatement...  Apart from the peroxide blonde hair, Pete has completely flipped his life around prioritizing his body, looking after his mind, and ensuring he puts himself first in everything he does.  He's lost 25 kilos and inspired so many people along the way. Yes, he's a joker but there are also some serious sections that really hit home. Enjoy this one!Rich :)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdcwemhHEdhepJ5fYSEIew?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.instagram.com/petedeppeler/

If like me you're a little confused as to what the word 'wellbeing' actually means these days after it seems to be used across everything and anything you'll love today's episode. Chiropractor Ravi Rudner shares his knowledge on how the body operates and adapts to its surroundings then heals itself after stress or trauma and how we can stop added stressors in our lives to live better and pain-free. To find out more from Ravi check out his practice:https://villagechiropracticmanly.com.au/As always, thanks for listening guys, Cheers Rich :)

James Griffin is the Parliamentary Secretary for Veterans and the Environment, and at only 35 years old he's a breath of fresh air leading the charge for his community! James talks us through how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the local community and what is being done to ensure local businesses have the best chance of staying afloat with fantastic projects like 'Back Your Local' (more on this below)  He also lets us in on what it's really like inside parliament and how things go down in the infamous 'bear pit'. More on Back Your local:Back your local is a new scheme which allows people to see what local businesses around them are still open and how supporting them now gives them every chance of surviving into the future.  If successful Back Your Local with be implemented nationally which is great news for Aussie businesses. Check out more here:  https://backyourlocal.com.au/  and James' social handle @jamesgriffinmp https://www.instagram.com/jamesgriffinmp/I hope you enjoy this episode and as always thanks for listening!Rich :) 

Chiropractor Luke White joins us for today's episode explaining why he believes movement is medicine. He chats us through how and why rehab and strengthening are essential for effective treatment and also how health professionals can and should work together in order to get the best result for the client.  We discuss the roles of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and Osteopaths and how you go about deciding who is right for you to fix an injury or ongoing condition you may have. I hope you enjoy and learn a lot from this episode. Rich :) Luke White BChiroSc MChiro practices soft-tissue (myofascial release, trigger point therapy), manual manipulation, drop piece technique, both kinesio and rigid taping, exercise prescription and dietary advice. He is based in Syndey and is available to book an appointment here:https://www.tensegrity.com.au/luke-white/

Imagine struggling to get out of bed each morning feeling like 'you're not meant to be here' and this life just isn't for you...Olly Woolrych was in a dark place and something had to change. Fortunately, he found running which gave him purpose, something to get up for and something to challenge him mentally and physically. But he needed a goal, something big, something to focus on to stop him slipping back into the jaws of depression. Olly decided to run across Central America, covering 6000km over 6 months and what's even more impressive is he did this alone whilst pulling all of his equipment behind him. Listen to Olly's incredible story including how he tackled one day at a time, beating depression and coming out of it with a new outlook on life. Olly is one of the most courageous blokes I have ever met and a true lover of life! If you'd like to watch Olly's video diary hit the link below, it's definitely worth a watch:https://vimeo.com/356355465Thanks for listening!Rich :)

Jordan Syatt from Syatt Fitness joins me for my latest episode and explains why Behaviour, habits, and motivation are the key areas to focus on if you are looking to lose weight.Jordan studied health and behavioral science and is fascinated by the way the mind works and controls decision making choices when it comes to weight loss. He's coached hundreds of people achieve their goals and has even set some pretty impressive goals of his own, like deadlifting 4 x his own body weight and is a 5 x world record powerlifter. Jordan is probably best known however for coaching Gary Vaynerchuk (if you don't know who Gary V is you've been living under a rock and I'd encourage you to google him) traveling with him for 3 years, following him around the globe and training 7 days a week. He tells me how this level of commitment eventually took its toll on his personal health and wellbeing but how he overcame that.  We chat calories, big mac challenges, new years resolutions, goal setting and so so much more. This was one episode I came away from with a different outlook to coaching. It really is a must-listen!You can find out more from Jordan here:https://www.syattfitness.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk-b1KyEL9rovh7zdfw_lgI hope you get something from this episode, I know I certainly did...Rich :)

Kendrick Louis is one of the top Ironman surf life-saving athletes in Australia competing at the highest level for the last 10 years. In this chat, he lets us in on what life is like as a professional athlete and what he must do to stay on top of his game. We talk about how he motivates himself to deal with the demands of the sport where a normal week of training could see him exceed 130km of swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running. He explains how he deals with pressure and the highs and lows an athlete goes through day in day out. Kendrick is the ultimate professional and his work ethic and sheer drive to be the best you can be is really felt in this chat. Rich :)

The goal is simple, to break a 3-hour marathon in New York City on November 3rd. With only 4 weeks to go now until I attempt to break a 3-hour marathon, hear what has happened since my last update. Including how I got on in the Blackmores half marathon, what I do in my strength sessions to reduce the risk of injury and also how much mental resilience is going to play a huge part in this challenge now. Thank you to all of those people who continue to offer their support, as you will hear in this episode the fundraising efforts have been phenomenal.  We go again!Rich :)

Joining me for episode 10 is a man at the top of his game in his field of practice. Richie Norton aka The Strength Temple is someone who specializes in movement, breathwork meditation, and mindset. His message is simple, and just by doing some of these practices he talks about every day for just 5 minutes can make a huge difference to your outlook, performance, and mindset.Richie started his career as a professional rugby player which unfortunately ended prematurely due to injury at only 25 years old. He then went on an exciting and adventurous path to find his true passion for learning all about movement, healing, breathwork, and yoga. Learning from leaders such as Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece he is the only level 3 certified XPT coach in Europe. Richie now teaches workshops around Europe and soon to be Australia and New Zealand sharing his message and helping people move better whilst becoming more self-aware and inspired to live a healthy life.  You can find out more from Richie here:http://www.thestrengthtemple.co.uk/homeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/richienorton_/Thanks for listening and as always please leave a comment, hit subscribe or share with friends or familyRich :)

In this latest episode, I sit down with professional running coach Matty Abel and hear all about why he is so passionate about running and the incredible endurance events he's competed in. How he trains for them both physically and mentally, the ones that went well and also the ones not so well and why this was. I also learn how he works with his clients to make them better runners, sharing his step by step process on program design, explaining the need to taper and how and why we need to recover properly.  We chat a lot about how he deals with being a coach and the pressure that sometimes comes with it and what he does to ensure he is performing at the right level. His reply when I ask him "So what do you to look after your mental health?" "Run!Matty's businesses include:DBA runners - supplies personalized online run coaching https://dbarunners.com/Run Hunters - run app providing local knowledge on the best road and trail runs out therehttps://www.runhunters.app/Vipers run club - run group with a goal to raise awareness around mental health on the Northern Beaches. More to come on this very soon.Thanks so much for listening! Rich :)

The goal is simple, to break a 3-hour marathon in New York City on November 3rd. I thought I'd keep you updated on my progress so you can hear how I'm tracking along the way. Every 3 weeks I'll share with you what's going well along with what's not and how I'm overcoming it so you get a real idea of what it takes to train and complete a full marathon. I'm sure it won't all be plain sailing but nothing that's worth it ever is.On top of aiming to break 3 in NYC, I'm hoping to raise a significant sum of money for 'Team for Kids' an organization that provides running and training programs to help young kids live a healthier life. I'd love your help in reaching this goal by donating anything you can to this fantastic cause. https://runwithtfk.org/Profile/PublicPage/75035 Thank you in advanceRich :)

Founder of Room to Think Rachel Thomas lets me in on how her company develops people within a business, shaping them to perform at a higher level. We chat about:how managing a team effectively starts with the basics why it's crucial when working within a team to constantly communicate with each other and what happens when you don'twhere to start with self-developmenthow to become better at work-life balance I've personally had the pleasure of working with Rachel and I instantly saw a difference in the way I went about my work. I started to ask myself how can I implement these tools to improve my productivity and ultimately perform at a higher levelRachel's message is simple, she says "we all need some room to think in our lives, time to reflect, learn and grow"To find out more from Rachel and Room to Think please visit her channelshttps://www.room-to-think.com/https://www.instagram.com/roomtothinkltd/If you would like to find out more from me then please head over to my channels below for delicious recipes, workouts and health tips. I'd love to hear from you! https://rkthebeachlife.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/rkthebeachlife/https://www.instagram.com/richardkerrigan_/Thanks for listening, I hope you found it useful. Rich :)

LIVIN is a mental health organization co-founded by Sam Webb, set up after tragically losing their close friend Dwayne Lally to suicide. When I first heard about the incredible work LIVIN are doing to highlight the importance of talking more about mental health particularly amongst young people and the male population I had to find out more. Their '#itaintweaktospeak' tag line hit home immediately. Ever since I had the idea to start the Mentally Fit podcast Sam Webb was at the top of my list of guests to interview. In this episode, he shares openly about the journey of how it all started, how important it is to take care of our mental health, and also how we can help those around us that may be struggling. LIVIN's unique way of raising awareness towards mental health is through their LIVIN clothing range where all the money goes back into educating people and spreading the word. You can find out more from them here https://livin.org/I hope you enjoy this episode and Sam's infectious passion for life! He's taught me that life is a gift and if you're struggling you need to open up and talk to someone, anyone, just talk! and above all remember - 'It ain't weak to speak!!'If you are struggling please seek help immediately:https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/Rich :)

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Gallagher who became an overnight celebrity after starring in a hit reality tv show. He tells us exactly how it is and with no filter - I might add, the highs the lows, the good and the bad things that can come from rising to fame so quickly and what he's doing with his life now.We also chat about how comedy is a big part of his life now and how entertaining makes him feel like he's helping people. I learn how he dealt with having to perform a show even when things behind the scenes weren't going well. As Ryan says, the show much go on!Raw, honest and pretty damn funny, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Check out Ryan's social account which is as you'd expect full of him playing the fool https://www.instagram.com/ryangallaghergram/As always you can find out more from me on https://www.instagram.com/richardkerrigan_/ or https://rkthebeachlife.com.au/ which is full of deliciously simple recipes along with workouts, and exercise tips to help keep you on track. Thanks for listening as always, Rich :)

In this episode, I open up about the reasons behind why I started Mentally Fit, what it means to me and how I would like this platform to help people in the future.Losing my dad was one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through but I'm now on a mission to make people aware of just how important it is to take care of their physical and mental health, making it their number one priority. 'Dad was a very well respected and talented television director, he lived for the buzz of working with people so why did it all go wrong'If you would like to get in touch or find out more from me you can find me on Instagram @richardkerrigan_ or https://rkthebeachlife.com.au where you can find delicious recipes and healthy tips to live a balanced lifestyle. Thanks for listening Rich 

Joining me for episode 3 is one of my favorite human beings - John Logue. We discuss the issues with why males, in particular, find it hard to open up and talk about their mental health, what's holding them back and what they can do to look after themselves moving forward.  John lets me in on why exercising for him isn't about 'the look' it's about how he feels after he's done it and how it helps to shape every day of his life.  I also learn about the incredible organization John is involved with 'We are Humminbird' and how this platform uses music to help people engage in a conversation.You can find out more information on the incredible work 'We are Hummingbird' is doing by clicking on the link below. https://www.wearehummingbird.comIf you would like to get in touch or see more from me you can find me on Instagram @richardkerrigan_ or https://rkthebeachlife.com.au which is packed with delicious recipes, and healthy tips to live a balanced lifestyle.  Thanks for listening Rich 

In this episode, I chat with a friend, training client and all-around legend Nikki Romans to get her advice on how she creates a good work-life balance and what things she needs to do in order for her life to be moving in the right direction. We chat about her training achievements, why they were so important to her at the time and what she had to learn along the way in order to complete each one successfully. I also find out how living the beach life affects her mindset and what she believes in order to live a healthy life. You can find out more from me at @richardkerrigan_ or www.rkthebeachlife.com.au 

Raw and very unedited here is my very first podcast episode. I chat to KIIS FM's Producer Pete Deppeler also known as 'Intern Pete' on how we worked together to change his life and how he lost over 12 kilos in 12 weeks. We chat through his ups and downs and what he has learned along the way.