Andrew is the fresh face down at Back Yourself Fitness.  This episode is a nice get to know you ep, where we talk about AJK Fitness, how he got into personal training and his dream of making it to the Olympics. Andrew was a full time swimmer who narrowly missed out on World Championships. Hear how his lifestyle was, training routine, nutrition and mindset was in preparation for elite level competition.   To book in with AJK Fitness, head to https://www.instagram.com/ajkfitnesshq/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by www.fre-as-a.com  They specialize in meal planning, recipes and shopping lists for people who are time poor or are unsure of what to cook.  They're offering a 7 day free trial for all Back Yourself listeners. Head to www.fre-as-a.com/backyourself to start your 7 day FREE trial now!

In the final episode of the Back Yourself Podcast for 2020, Sam and I go through all the events that have happened to us in the past 12 months: Planning to merge the gyms Covid Looking for a new facility  Closing and opening gyms Managing our own expectations. On top of the crazy year we've had front of house, back of house and mentally we've had just as bigger year.  We discuss our mindsets across the past 12 months including some of the less glamorous moments and how we stayed grounded.  Yes there were hard times and yes both of us were overwhelmed at points BUT we made it and it's onwards and upwards. The Back Yourself Podcast will be taking a little break but will be back in 2021 with new guests and new topics!

INTRODUCING Kirstin Wise! The new resident nutritionist & dietician at Back Yourself Fitness.  In this episode we dive into Kirstin's beliefs around food and the relationship we create with our food.  We also discuss calorie counting and how it has a negative affect on your mental health.   Kirstin decided to get into nutrition after having her first child and returned to uni as a mature aged student.  We discuss how she juggled and her expectations heading back to uni. To find out more head to: www.chewnutrition.com.au and to book a consult head to www.backyourselffitness.com.au To donate to Movember head to: https://movember.com/t/back-yourself-fitness?mc=1

Everyone has their own pressures in day to day life.  In today's episode I discuss spotting the signs that you are heading for burnout and how we can remedy the stresses and pressures on you both internal and external.  This podcast will not tell you how to "fix" your mindset but it will raise questions and scenarios where you can digest and reflect on where you are right now and where you'd like to be. If you are struggling with your mental health please reach out.

Liam, the owner and operator of LST Support Services popped in for a chat and we dove into being a disability carer, his clients and what's involved. LST Support Services is all about everyone enjoying their life to the fullest, no matter what the disability.  Liam has taken on the role of "big brother" to all his clients (who he refers to as his mates) and has helped them achieve so many goals, both small and large.   Part 2 of our chat looks at a couple of his more regular and longest standing clients.  He knows these guys like the back of his hand and is continuing to help them work towards their independence.  We also touch on family.  Who is in his support network and what motivates him. This is a good heart warming chat! Keep up to date with these guys on Instagram: @lst_support_services @the_flyingkiwi @letsgo.au

Liam, the owner and operator of LST Support Services popped in for a chat and we dove into being a disability carer, his clients and what's involved. LST Support Services is all about everyone enjoying their life to the fullest, no matter what the disability.  Liam has taken on the role of "big brother" to all his clients (who he refers to as his mates) and has helped them achieve so many goals, both small and large.  In part 1 of our chat we break down exactly what LST Support Services is, the services he offers and how he got into disability work. Keep up to date with these guys on Instagram: @lst_support_services @the_flyingkiwi @letsgo.au

This is the second installment of my AFL player chats and in this episode I'm talking to Ky McKenzie.  At 18 he's been playing AFL since he was a little tucker and the end goal has always been to play elite footy in the AFL.  Find out what makes him tick, does he feel the pressure?  What does his training look like? How mental health affects preparation and training.   It's a good insight for parents, coaches and other players. This is an open and honest discussion about how much effort a young player is putting in to have a real crack at being drafted to the AFL.

Looking back on my time playing representative sport, we had no were near the amount of support and guidance that young athletes have these days.  The only catch with that is athletes today have much more pressure from a younger age.  Across the next 2 episodes I will be talking to a male and female young athlete to hear their perspective on their careers and career aspirations plus how they deal with the pressures of playing at a representative level. In this episode I talk to Lucia Liessi, a young female footy player who is juggling year 12 and representative sport.  We talk about representing Queensland, being the the Brisbane Lions Academy and how she approaches each game.  This is a great insight to a young adults mindset and how they're wired when it comes to their sport.

This is the end, the end my friend.  This is the final episode in the Machinery Hill story where I discuss how it all ended.  This episode is definitely a roller coaster because we go from a member leaving, to locking in and nailing our highest profile gigs, to me making the call to leave the band.  I touch on the recording of our final single "Lights" and also go through: What I miss What i'd change What I don't miss  What were my favourite times BREAKING: This episode features a MASSIVE Back Yourself Fitness announcement! Hope you get excited as we are!

2010 was one of Machinery Hill's biggest years.  By this point we had recorded an album, shot a film clip and gone on to do both our debut single and debut album launches.  In this episode I look at 2009 into 2010 and we cover all the previously mentioned accomplishments plus throw in one of our biggest gigs (outside of our launches).  Sit back, crack a drink and enjoy part 2 of the Machinery Hill story. Today's episode is sponsored by Emily Taylor Music. For 1 on 1 or small group music lessons email [email protected] for Brisbane's best northside music teacher.