The You Project

In this episode of TYP, Melissa interviews Craig and they explore (1) unconscious living (2) how disappointment 'works' (3) weakness vs. kindness (4) the idea of an internal Sat-Nav (5) Craig's churchy background (6) why retirement can be a health hazard (7) the problem with 'work-life balance' (8) the danger of belonging to a group (9) being an emotional doormat and (10) the problem with success.

Sharon Ricardo is a Mum of two, Ex-Dancer, Figure Competitor, Researcher, Professor and Head of Biomedicine at Monash University. She's also jacked AF. Her and Craig discuss everything from growing organs in labs, gut biome and anti-ageing to training supplements, manipulating metabolism and her daily eating regime.

For more than a decade, Mick Hall slept in four key places: men's shelters, the streets of Melbourne, rehabilitation facilities and various prisons. These days, the convicted felon is a successful business man, media presenter, father of three and owner of a private hospital, treating people with addiction issues. Perhaps most significantly, he is now approaching twenty years clean and sober. In this episode of TYP, Craig talks with Mick about his journey out of the mayhem and into sobriety, sanity and success.

SELF-AUDITING is a worthwhile, if not always comfortable, component of the personal transformation journey. It is largely about self-awareness and the recognising of habits, patterns, behaviours and choices which can fit anywhere on the scale from toxic and destructive, to positive and life-enhancing. This process is not about self-loathing or over-thinking but rather, self-awareness, self-management and self-determination. It is a strategic, rational and productive exercise, not an emotional or destructive one. In this two-part episode of TYP, Craig walks (talks?) you through some Self-Auditing (type) questions. 10. Do I invest more of my time and energy in problems or solutions? 11. What am I currently avoiding, delaying and/or lying about? 12. What fear is currently holding me back? 13. What is my most limiting belief? 14. Am I living my values? 15. What is my body telling me? 16. What are my overall results telling me? 17. What do I waste energy on? 18. What is the 'me experience' like for others? 19. Are my beliefs, mine? 20. What do I need to put on hold? Or maybe let go of?

SELF-AUDITING is a worthwhile, if not always comfortable, component of the personal transformation journey. It is largely about self-awareness and the recognising of habits, patterns, behaviours and choices which can fit anywhere on the scale from toxic and destructive, to positive and life-enhancing. This process is not about self-loathing or over-thinking but rather, self-awareness, self-management and self-determination. It is a strategic, rational and productive exercise, not an emotional or destructive one. In this two-part episode of TYP, Craig walks (talks?) you through some Self-Auditing (type) questions. Questions 1. Am I doing what success requires? 2. What will my look like in a year if I stay on my current trajectory? Is that what I want? 3. What do I want more: success or comfort? 4. Based on what I want to do, be, create and change, what needs to be non-negotiable for me? 5. What part of the problem am I? 6. What am I doing well? 7. What am I grateful for? 8. What am I currently doing which is essentially a form of self-sabotage? 9. If 10 (out of 10) is me using all of my potential, what's my current number? 10. Do I invest more of my time and energy in problems or solutions?

Pete Shepherd is a Coach who helps people get the most out of what they have to work with; skill, talent, potential, resources, time, knowledge, energy and mindset. He works with people all over the world, from Creative Artists and Performers to Entrepreneurs and CEOs to those starting out (or perhaps starting again) and looking to change the direction, quality and experience of their life. That is, people looking to think better, do better, perform better and create better. In this episode, Coach Craig and Coach Pete share thoughts, stories and ideas that will resonate with many of you.

Victoria Mitchell is a two-time Australian Olympian (training for a third games) and three-time Commonwealth Games athlete, who has a story much bigger than her obvious sporting talent and achievements. While part of her story revolves around survival, rejection, disconnection and abuse, ultimately (and thankfully), her story is one of potential, possibilities, courage, hope and personal triumph. This is a fascinating conversation.

This episode is awesome but you might need a pen and notepad as Craig sits down with a legit smarty-pants (Paul Taylor) and they go deep on everything from sociopaths, psychopaths, stoics and vegans to anxiety, addiction, fear, self-regulation, box breathing and the health risks of loneliness. *Also, two-part language warning: (1) there are plenty of 'fucks' and (2) Paul is Irish as-fuck and speaks quickly (in parts).

For most of the last twenty-five years, Brad McEwan was a bloke on the telly, keeping Aussies informed about all-things news, current events and sport. Okay, mainly sport. Well, eighteen months ago, the TV bloke chose to step away from the cameras, the public attention, the not inconsiderable wage and the successful media career, to build a different life (both professional and personal) based on kindness, purpose, connection and service. In early 2018, Brad walked away from the security, predictability and comfort of a 'great career' and into the unknown, the unpredictable and the discomfort of being a bloke with a passion, an idea and no job. In this (long) episode, Brad and Craig explore the peaks and troughs, lessons and lightbulbs, pain and pleasure of (1) searching for meaning and purpose (2) creating and living a life aligned with our values (3) stepping into the unknown (4) embracing vulnerability and (5) turning our back on comfort and convenience.

In this episode of TYP, Craig meanders his way through a broad range of issues, topics and hypotheticals, and as is often the way, he gets side-tracked twenty-seven times.

Bathurst winner, Dave Reynolds has to be one of the most likeable, laid back, freestyle, give zero-fucks, anti-establishment professional athletes in Australia. In fact, it's incredible that a guy who competes under such immense pressure (sponsors, fans, team expectations, driving demands, high speed thrills and spills, extreme in-car temperatures) can be so calm, relaxed and easy-going. Among other things, Dave shares how he (1) lost 6 kilos in a race (2) was fined $25,000 for a comment in a press conference (the biggest ever fine for a driver) (3) hated school (4) doesn't have a plan B (5) hates media training and (6) is starting an anti-road rage campaign after an irate woman assaulted him with her stiletto (really). This is possibly the funniest podcast Craig has done.

In this episode, Craig, Melissa and Bianca Chatfield (ex. Aussie Netballer, TV presenter, Author) share their thoughts, ideas, stories and personal experiences, unpacking and dissecting what can be, an emotive and delicate topic. This is a conversation that is relevant for many and one that needs to be had more often.

From hero to zero in a week. Or so it seems for some professional athletes who are forced to retire (through age or injury) or are simply, 'no longer required'. Friday: athlete. Monday: unemployed. When your sport has been your complete focus and identity for decades (and your club has been your 'family') and then, in the space of a day you're no longer an athlete or team member, what happens to the human behind the role, the reputation and the identity? In this episode, Craig goes deep with ex-AFL player, Jamie Shanahan (162 games, St. Kilda, Melbourne) exploring this question and some of the relevant issues and challenges.

Craig was one of Australia's first PTs (1986), established Australia's first PT Centre in 1990, employed hundreds of Trainers and also (personally) facilitated more than 50,000 PT sessions over three decades. In this episode of TYP, he shares stories, insights and lessons that shaped the way he thinks, communicates and coaches today.

Former AFL Champion Nathan Burke (323 Games, 4 times all-Australian), is back in the studio and he and Craig talk about what's required (skills, qualities, attributes, mindset) to become a high-performer is sport, business and life.