The Do Landers
By The Do Landers
How do you do?
Your hosts Nik Devidas and Blake Collins interview some of the world's most inspiring Doers, from sporting heroes, to entertainers and artists, best selling authors, entrepreneurs, experts in business and unpack how these amazing people do what they do.
The Doers explain how they lean into discomfort, deal with failure and setbacks, conquer the dreaded Imposter Syndrome and put their heads down to do what it takes to live with passion and purpose.
After a listen you will come away feeling inspired and armed with some practical tips and advice on how to tick off some of the stuff on your "To Do" list.
How do you do?
The Do LandersOct 20, 2022
Ep 55: Simon Garlick: from elite athlete to leading sport administrator
Former Australian rules footballer, Simon Garlick, discusses his transition from playing professional sport to sport administration. Garlick played over 100 games for the Western Bulldogs before becoming the CEO of both the Bulldogs and the Fremantle Football Club. He shares insights into his journey and the lessons he learned along the way.
Health Quest E10: Warren Hanna: Insights on Financial Health
In this episode of The Do Landers podcast, we sit down with Warren Hanna, a financial advice practice leader with a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Warren shares his insights on financial health, including the importance of saving early and often, managing debt, and making smart investments. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking for ways to improve your financial health, this episode is packed with valuable advice and practical tips. Don't miss it!
Health Quest E9: Adam Fraser The High Performance Mindset and Thriving in a Competitive World
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Adam Fraser, a human performance researcher and consultant who studies how organizations can thrive in the ever-changing and competitive business landscape. With over 10 years of experience delivering more than 1500 presentations to over half a million people, Dr. Fraser shares his insights on performance psychology, productivity improvement, transformational leadership, team engagement, work-life balance, and the development of high-performing cultures.
With a true passion for the research behind his work, Dr. Fraser has partnered with various universities throughout the Asia Pacific region and is a sought-after keynote speaker, having worked with elite-level athletes, armed forces, and business professionals of all levels. He is also the author of four best-selling books, including his latest release, "Strive," and the acclaimed "The Third Space."
Tune in to this episode to discover how to sustain high performance in the face of today's competitive landscape and to gain valuable insights from one of the world's leading experts on human performance.
Health Quest E8: Jill Curtis: Montreal Fitness Queen
Get ready to be inspired and empowered by our latest guest, Jill Curtis, aka the Montreal Fitness Queen.
Jill is a former ballerina who has been strength training for almost 40 years and has transformed her own life through exercise.
In this episode, she shares her journey and provides valuable insights on how exercise can improve one's quality of life, change the brain and body for the better, and help set and achieve fitness goals.
With her inspiring story and expert advice, Jill Curtis is the perfect guest for anyone looking to get started with strength training or to simply find a fresh perspective on fitness and health. Don't miss this episode!
Health Quest E7: Scott Tindal: Performance Nutritionist
Scott Tindal is a leading high-performance nutritionist and developer of the innovative app, FuelIn.
Scott is a renowned expert in the field of sports nutrition, with a deep understanding of the role that nutrition plays in athletic performance. He has worked with a wide range of athletes, from amateur to professional, helping them to optimise their nutrition for maximum results. Now, he has taken his knowledge and experience and created FuelIn, an app that will revolutionise the way athletes manage their nutritional plans.
FuelIn is the ultimate tool for athletes who want to take their performance to the next level. The app provides a personalised nutrition plan, tailored to each individual's unique needs, goals, and training schedule. It also offers real-time tracking of macronutrient intake, hydration levels, and other important metrics. With FuelIn, athletes can easily track their progress and make adjustments to their nutrition plan as needed.
One of the most exciting features of FuelIn is its ability to integrate with other apps and devices, such as fitness trackers, to provide a complete picture of an athlete's overall health and performance. This allows athletes to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between their nutrition, training, and recovery, and to make more informed decisions about their nutrition.
In this episode of The Do Landers, Scott will be sharing his insights and expertise on the role of nutrition in athletic performance. He will discuss the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients, the importance of hydration, and how to properly fuel your body before, during, and after exercise. He will also discuss how FuelIn can help athletes optimize their nutrition for maximum results, and how it can help them to achieve their goals, whether they are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or improve their performance.
Don't miss this episode of The Do Landers! Tune in to learn how to fuel your body for success. With the guidance and support of Scott Tindal and FuelIn, you can take your athletic performance to new heights.
Find out more here:
fuelin.com
https://www.instagram.com/getfuelin/
Check out Scott’s whole back story here in Episode 26 of The Do Landers Podcast.
Health Quest E6: Sam Waley: taking care of bodies as we age
Sam is an expert exercise physiologist with a special focus on helping people over 40 achieve their fitness goals. In this episode, Sam shares valuable insights and tips for staying fit and healthy as we age. Tune in to learn how to maximize your workouts, prevent injuries, and more!
Buy Sam’s book – www.ageisanattitude.com.au
And website for his gym is: www.MedHP.com.au
Got questions or comments about this episode? Shoot the boys an email here howdy@thedolanders.com
Health Quest E5: Matt Legge: unpacking gut health for a better life
Matt Legge joins us on the Health Quest and we talk a lot about gut health... and drinking coffee in the shower.
This is an extraordinary episode that includes advice for getting through the festive season without putting on unnecessary weight, plus how the gut affects your brain!
Lots to learn and love about this episode, we hope you enjoy :)
https://www.instagram.com/phybasport/
Got Questions? Email us at howdy@thedolanders.com
Health Quest: 6 week check in (4 of 4)
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned from Dan Scanlonin part 4 of their 6 week check in.
Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com
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Health Quest: 6 week check in (3 of 4)
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned about building relationships with teens from Lael Stone and mindfulness from Chelsea Pottenger in part 3 of their 6 week check in.
Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com
or
Health Quest: 6 week check in (2 of 4)
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned from cardiologist Dr. Subodh Joshi in part 1 of their 6 week check in.
Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com
or
Health Quest: 6 week check in (1 of 4)
Nik & Blake have been experimenting on themselves over 6 weeks with all the tips provided by our guests thus far. See how much they've learned about medicial cannibis from Dr. James Stewart in part 1 of their 6 week check in.
Got a question? Hit up the boys on howdy@thedolanders.com
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Ep 54: Lance Picioane: Former AFL player building mentally healthy communities
Life has thrown a lot of curve balls Lance’s way, from child sporting prodigy who got to the elite level but lived with Mental Illness for over 20 years. He then decided to do something about it by starting Love Me Love You Foundation to help kids build a Lifetime of Wellbeing.
Love Me Love You is a Mental Health Foundation, with a mission of communities filled with inclusive and supportive conversations and pathways. Love me Love you aims to foster a positive social change in the Mental Health outcomes of Young Australians and letting them know they’re never alone.
What was my nightmare has become my passion and dream of helping people so that people no longer suffer in silence! – Lance PicioaneFind out more:
Health Quest E4: Dan Scanlon: benefits of HIIT and living your best life
Dan Scanlon only found a gym once he turned 40 (he turned 58 in 2022!) and has dedicated his life to helping others improve their own health.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) plays a role in Dan’s success in the fitness industry but he also believes there’s foundational work in resistance training you should work on as well.
In this rapid fire episode you’ll learn how HIIT works and how to do it properly. Most importantly you’ll learn how to build a training schedule to improve your health.
Dan’s no-fuss approach will get you motivated to life your best life, today!
Health Quest E3: Lael Stone: Building healthy relationships with teens
Parenting Educator Lael Stone provides a million nuggets of goodness (in only 30 minutes!!) about building healthy relationships with our kids and teenagers in particular.
This is a must listen for parents with kids of all ages about teenage brains, safe places, modelling behaviour and so much more.
Find out more about Lael on socials and her website: https://laelstone.com.au/
Health Quest E2: Chelsea Pottenger: Caring for our mental health.
From fast paced high flying corporate 'rise and grind', to new mum then nine weeks later in a psychiatric ward.
Faced with a choice to go back to her old life, Chelsea Pottenger chose to learn and grow and change her life for the better.
She founded EQ Minds which has a goal to empower people to take care of their own mental health - and have trained over ONE MILLION Australians and given them the tools to look after their mental well being.
There's lots to love about this episode and we hope that after listening to this, you might just love yourself a little more.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify... or just about anywhere!
Find out more about Chelsea and EQ Minds:
Health Quest E2: Subodh Joshi: leading Australian Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist
Subodh talks about the new methods he's using to monitor the heart and also includes some great to improve your heart health!
Subodh completed fellowships in cardiac imaging in Washington DC, Boston and Toronto, and is an expert is Cardiac MRI, CT and Echocardiography.
Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging Specialist
Cardiac MRI (FSCMR)
Cardiac CT (FSCCT)
Echocardiography (DDU)
www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-education/heart-health-checks
www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/your-heart/medical-tests-coronary-artery-calcium-score
www.nytimes.com/2021/11/22/well/live/heart-calcium-scan.html
www.theaustralian.com.au/science/how-we-can-stop-heart-attack-deaths/news-story/52e2029cd4c359e9f311666015dc1e8b
www.radiologyvictoria.com.au/our-services/coronary-artery-calcium-scoring/
Ep 53: Ryan Shelton: Comedian, writer, performer, producer, podcaster and...
Ryan Shelton is a man in the present moment. Seriously. He's also a renowned Australian TV comedian, writer, producer and now podcaster on The Imperfects!
From humble beginnings he made his way into show business with his best friend Hamish Blake and has enjoyed a career spanning both TV, radio and now the internet with The Imperfects.
Enjoy!
More on Ryan https://linktr.ee/ryan.shelton
Health Quest E1: Dr James Stewart: Cannabinoid Clinician
With a list of high profile patients, including Lauren Jackson and Andrew Johns, Dr James debunks the myths about cannabis and explains how it can be used to treat a wide range of ailments including:
Anxiety
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Chronic pain
Depression
Migraines
Neuropathic pain
Committed to excellent patient-centred care, Dr James Stewart has recently been awarded the Australian Doctor of the Year and the Peoples Choice Award at the 2021 Australian Cannabis Industry Awards.
New series: Introducing the Health Quest!
Introducing our new series! The Do Landers Health Quest - a shorter form series with experts in their field to help you live a happier and healthier life.
Personally we're trying to live forever (so far so good!) but you might get some handy tips out of it.
Nik & Blake provide an introduction to the new series about what to expect and then they ramble on about what they (selfishly) want to get out of this episode.
Enjoy!
Ep 52: Adam Schwab: Luxury Escapes CEO & Co-Founder
Ep 51: Fleur McDonald: Australia's leading rural author
Ep 50: Dean Karnazes: the Ultramarathon Man
Ep 49: Stella Smith: CEO of Crime Stoppers
Ep 48: Lael Stone: Parenting Educator
In this episode Lael provides great advice and insight into how we deal with our kids' big emotions and how we can manage screen time. She gives us guidance into the sex education and consent discussions and how do we help our kids sleep well.
Lael is an author, public speaker, therapist and in her spare time, a co creator of a primary school.
This one is a must for all parents! You will love everything the inspiring, passionate and purpose filled Lael Stone has to say.
Ep 47 (Part A): Scott Pickett: Chef, author & television presenter
Ep 47 (Part B): Scott Pickett: Chef, author & television presenter
Ep 46 (Part A): Ricky Johnstone: Executive Director Cancer Research at Peter Mac
Ricky grew up in the blue collar suburb of Preston, Melbourne. He lost his father at 10 years of age and his school was labelled "the school of despair".
But Ricky's story is not made up of it's not fair and woe is me. He has a mother that led by example and instilled work ethic and care, was surrounded by a community that had his back and found mates that propelled him forward and lifted him up.
Ricky is an optimistic, smart, real and humble. He inspires those around him and has had an incredible impact through his work at Peter Mac.
Have a listen to Ricky, he will inspire you.
Ep 46 (Part B): Ricky Johnstone: Executive Director Cancer Research at Peter Mac
Ep 45 (Part A): Rob Gell: Former television weather presenter, Environmental Geomorphologist & sustainability strategist
The forecast for episode 45 is there is a chance of some early humour, followed by some insight into the environment around us and the world of TV. There will be some light levels of enthusiastic banter becoming stronger to form thought provoking and passionate conversation. There is a very high chance that Rob will leave you feeling warm and sunny for the remainder of the day.
Look this one up on your synoptic chart...it will brighten your day!
Ep 45 (Part B): Rob Gell
Check out Part A before getting stuck into this one!
Ep 44 (Part A): Henry Gold: founded adventure company TDA Global Cycling at age 50
Some years ago Henry Gold had a crazy vision to create Tour d Áfrique. A cycling race across Africa, north to south, from the pyramids of Giza to Cape Town. That crazy idea became a reality in 2003, and that reality was a true test of bike, body and the stuff between the ears. And from that 4 month test of spirit, belief and once in a lifetime experience, TDA was born.
Get on your bike and have a listen to Henry's story of invention, adventure and inspiration. You will love the ride.
Oh and he once had an elephant stand on his head. Ouch.
This is Part A of our interview with Henry Gold - check out Part B for the conclusion.
Ep 44 (Part B): Henry Gold
Ep 43 (Part A): Emma Carney: Multiple Triathlon World Champion & Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Many of us dreamed of becoming a world champion as a kid. Our guest in this episode made that dream come true! And that's because Emma Carney is hard wired: hard wired to win.
Emma takes us through all of the stages that make up her amazing race.
It's full of big beautiful dreams, torturous training, drama and politics, gut wrenching loss and blatant unfairness to world domination and athletic performances that may never be repeated.
Emma is amazing, a brutal competitor who was prepared to suffer more than all of her competitors in order to get the job done. She is authentic, raw and always, always tells it like it is.
She is an inductee of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (2016), the International Triathlon Union Hall of Fame (2014), and the Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame (2012).
On your marks, get set, go....
Ep 43 (Part B): Emma Carney
Ep 42 (Part A): Tim Reed: President of BCA; CEO of Potentia Capital
Tim Reed is a seriously good doer. He is the President of the Business Council of Australia, MD at Potentia Capital and Non Executive Director at Transurban. He is a husband, father, optimist, technologist and one of the greatest leaders you will ever get to meet.
In this episode you will hear how a boy from country Victoria goes on to become one of Australia's most influential business leaders, who is now focused on Australia's post-pandemic success.
We crack the Tim code, from his days studying economics at Melbourne Uni, to travelling the globe as a strategic consultant. How a Harvard MBA fueled his lifelong thirst for knowledge and how he got his start in tech in Silicon Valley. And Tim talks all things transformation as he takes us through what it took to evolve MYOB from a desktop business, to a super successful tech company.
Log into this one...its a cracking user experience!
Ep 42 (Part B): Tim Reed
Ep 41 (Part A): David Ritter: CEO of Greenpeace
This episode's guest did not go on to play Cricket for Australia nor will you find him strutting his stuff singing Call Me, but you will find him at the helm, controlling the rudder, as the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
David Ritter talks to us about hope, the need for systemic change and agape - a publicly directed love. He tells his story with the kind of passion that creates action and you will hear how the "spirit of the fires", companies moving together to zero and a net carbon neutral Albert Park Kindergarten inspire him to campaign for a green and peaceful future.
Have a listen and #getinvolved
David's interview is a two-part episode - here's Part A.
Ep 41 (Part B): David Ritter: CEO of Greenpeace
Among other things, poster's of Allan Border, Blonde and the Rainbow Warrior adorned the walls of his teenage bedroom.
This week's guest did not go on to play Cricket for Australia nor will you find him strutting his stuff singing Call Me, but you will find him at the helm, controlling the rudder, as the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
David Ritter talks to us about hope, the need for systemic change and agape - a publicly directed love. He tells his story with the kind of passion that creates action and you will hear how the "spirit of the fires", companies moving together to zero and a net carbon neutral Albert Park Kindergarten inspire him to campaign for a green and peaceful future.
Have a listen and #getinvolved
Ep 40: Danny Walsh: Festival Director & Wind Engineer
On the A side you will hear some great tunes about the boy who grew up in the home of the duck... Donald, in regional Victoria. How teachers like "Lucky Leishman" shared their wisdom in both the classroom and the pub, and how the power of music has helped Danny create communities and conjure up miracles.
And on the B side you will hear how Danny has used wind instruments, no not trumpets or trombones, but science, technology and his engineering clout, to turn wind into renewable energy making an impact for the good of the globe.
Drop this one on the turntable and prepare to be transported.
Special Episode: The Launch of Voice Everyday Racism with Gloria Tabi
This is the first episode of VER which will be an important platform to make visible overt, covert and structural racism in our society. It also aims to to provide connection and community support, to understand how communities deal with racism and what Australia can learn and create Educational Programs.
Ep 39: Kellie Riordan: Podcast Pioneer
Ep 38: Lucy Chen: building a dumpling dynasty
Ep 37 (Part A): Jeremy Bettle, Ph.D: Director of High Performance at NHL Team Anaheim Ducks
In this episode we talk to Jeremy, the Director of High Performance at the Anaheim Ducks, about how he uses science, technology and psychology to unlock the best from the very best.
We will find out how a young lad from Leicester made his way into the gyms, locker rooms, courts and rinks of some of the greatest sporting teams from across the globe.
He has worked with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, USA Rugby, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks.
And also he gives some great advice to all of the weekend warriors and "masters" athletes out there, who are trying to get the best out of what they got.
Leap into Episode 37, it's a winner.
Ep 37 (Part B): Jeremy Bettle, Ph.D: Director of High Performance at NHL Team Anaheim Ducks
Ep 37 (Part C): Jeremy Bettle, Ph.D: Advice for Masters Athletes (40+)
In this Part, Jeremy talks about what Masters Athletes (40+) can do to look after themselves in terms of exercise and nutrition.
Ep 36: James Thornton: CEO of Intrepid Travel
We trek the mountains he has climbed and travel to never seen before destinations. You will hear what it takes to become CEO at just 35, how to build a half a billion dollar business and exactly what it takes to lead through a never seen before crisis.
He is hungry, humble and smart and he leads with what he describes as a casual intensity.
Grab your ticket, don't forget your passport and jump on board episode 35.
Ep 35 (Part A): Dr Hass Dellal: tireless multicultural prime-mover
At the age of 14 Hass decided to own his identity, an Australian of Turkish descent. As he says "part of belonging is owning who you are".
For over 50 year Hass has worked tirelessly to bring people of many cultures together to live in a community that thrives.
He was the founding executive of the Australia Multicultural Foundation, was the board and chair of the board of Directors at SBS and has been recognised for all of his doing with numerous awards including the Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the multicultural community through leadership and advisory roles, to the advancement of inclusiveness and social harmony, to youth, and to the broadcast media.
You will be inspired by Hass Dellal.
Ep 35 (Part B): Dr Hass Dellal: tireless multicultural prime-mover
Ep 34: Lauren Foote: Roller Derby World Champion. Yep.
In this week's episode of The Do Landers you will hear how Lauren has championed gender equity in sport from an early age and how she has become a leader in a community that celebrates diversity, and making the most of your own unique strengths.
Today she is a "change our game"ambassador and works hard at Proud to Play to increase LGBTI+ engagement in sport and exercise.
As Lauren says, 'it costs a lot of energy to make change" but when you are passionate about what you Do the effort is worth every cent.
Get your skates on, this one will fill you with joy!
Ep 33: Marcus Godinho: CEO of FareShare, rescuing surplus food and feeding those in need.
In this week's episode you will hear how Marcus decided to jump off the straight line of his career trajectory in accounting and finance to follow his passions in sustainability, community and creativity. From the humble beginnings of working out of his bedroom, Marcus has grown and harnessed the power of the FareShare community who today produce 140,000 meals a week to feed those in need.
Dig into this one, it will fill you up!