Open Up Podcast With Lachlan Samuel

Growing up I always heard the term "you love yourself" or "they love themselves" thrown around... it's not until recently that I've come to realise what statements like this have done to us as a nation/ culture. Let me know what you think by dropping a comment, and make sure you leave us that 5star review to help get these eps out to the people that need em!

This week I touch on a tool I learned from "The Miracle Equation" by Hal Elrod.  It's a tool that's given me space to tap into expressing myself and my anger, without putting myself or others at risk.  As a result, I've found I'm less snappy and triggered, because I don't have suppressed anger waiting to say hello lolol!    

PENIS too SMALL??   If ya feel that way that's ok, many men do...   I know because I was one of them!   Because of my insecurity I became a cheater, a manipulator and a narcissist. I hurt people just so I could feel like I was good enough. So I could feel like my "small" penis was good enough.   Its taken me years of work to get to where I am now. It's taken hours of learning from coaches from all over the world... BUT I changed my belief, and I want to show you how to do the same..   Now back to you...   Whether your belief that "my penis is too small" came from childhood trauma, upbringing, being mocked, porn etc, it doesnt matter, it can be overcome if you put yourself in an environment conducive to growth... one that will push your boundaries and challenge the beliefs that dont serve you.   It will be hard AF (no pun intended lolol), it will be uncomfortable... but no change worth having was ever easy.  

This week we meet the Moodlifter, Daphne Den Boer as she opens up about her childhood, her experience with anxiety, and her new event HEADstrong which combines mental health with physical health, in an attempt to create a more hollistic way of life. Watch:  https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

Welcome to our new 2 min podcast series, called "Making Sense of the Mess". You can look forward to 2 episodes per week, where I delve into the thoughts, feelings and experiences from throughout my life, in an easily digestible way. Make sure you subscribe & review! https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

This week we catch up with Brendo McCormack, founder of Perth Fitfam, and now co founder of Fitfam Findr, the dating app connecting healthy singles. In this episode we talk about the creation of Fitfam Findr and the challenges he's overcome up until now. *Fitfam Findr just had 10,000 matches! Listen and watch: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

This week we meet Simon Cuthbert, who has spent over 20 years in HSEC design for mining companies. Simon takes time out to open up about the challenges hes faced an overcome, including: -the traumatic pregnancy period and birth of his 1st child -choosing between work and supporting his family, as a high level performer -depression and being rendered catatonic -destructive coping mechanisms -seeking professional help -being diagnosed with ADD Simons story is one of overcoming struggle, by relentlessly pursuing the answer to the question "why am I feeling this way?"   listen and watch: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_    

In this episode Kendall Whyte, founder of the Blue Tree Project, opens up about the loss of her brother and how it sparked a movement which has seen trees all across the country being painted blue, for mental wellbeing awareness. Listen & watch: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

This week Heidi comes back for round to on the podcast, which is also her first "media outing" since the birth of her son Memphis! In this episode she opens up about her struggle with acceptance, grieving the loss of her "career go getter" identity, body image and communication between her and Griffo as new parents. *PS yes this cover photo doesnt look like grieving, but this is what convos with Heidi turn into LOL! Watch or Listen: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

Meet Mrs Perth Fitfam, Chelle McCormack as she opens up about the challenges shes faced and overcome throughout her life. Chelle opens up about her childhood, transitioning from Australian Futsal captain to student, and the struggle that has come with building Perth Fitfam from hashtag to a thriving business.  Listen or watch: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_  

How do you feel when you hear the word "HERPES"? Well for people all over the world, it brings up the feeling of shame, as well as anxiety about the potential of others finding out and what they may think. This episode is raw. Bek Antonucci bares her deepest darkest secret, in a bid to shine the light on an issue that is still very much considered taboo... living with herpes. Bek shares the challenges she has faced and overcome while living with the virus. She delves into those challenges with pure vulnerability, speaking about being diagnosed and remaining in denial, to finally sharing her secret and realising that she was not alone. If you listen to this and it resonates, please let either myself or Bek know. It takes courage to step up and out like this, so she deserves to know! Listen & watch: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

Meet co-founder of Made It Health & Fitness, DJ Thompson, as he opens up about the challenges he has both faced and overcome. Throughout this episode we delve into his father asking him to choose who he'd live with as a 4 year old, as well as attempting to build and grow a supplement & fitness start-up. Watch or listen: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

This is how I'm tackling my default setting of "you're a piece of sh#t, take your life", because now I understand there are loads of you out there who feel or experience the same. I have to take full responsibility and say that it was irresponsible of me to leave off the way I did in the video about my lessons from Extreme Leadership, without at least highlighting how I am actively or planning to overcome it. If this triggers you, feel free to message me, or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 to speak to someone equipped to help you! Watch or listen: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

A native american folktale about self limitation based on environment.   Listen to or watch this episode: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_    

There are plenty of reasons this video shouldnt have worked, but alas, it's here hahaha. This is what I learnt through these back to back weekend workshops with Preston Smiles & Alexi Panos. No scripts, just straight riffing lol! Listen to or watch the episode here: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_ Bridge & Extreme - Brisbane 2020: https://thebridgemethod.org/the-bridge-experience-tickets/

This week we chat to Toni Versic, as he opens up about the severe anxiety and panic attacks he suffered, as well as why he's walking away from a $500,000 a year business, to instead offer FREE empowerment workshops for men, all across Australia & NZ. This mans energy, passion and enthusiasm for what he's chasing, will have you questioning the decisions you make and envisioning a life where you be and do more! Listen to or watch the episode here: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_

For the first of our expert series interviews, we meet sleep scientist and founder of Performance through Health, Martin Mcphilimey. Martin gives us an insight into the science of sleep, how it impacts mental health and how you can make the most of yours, to improve your cognitive ability/capacity. Martin also gets vulnerable by opening up about his personal struggles, touching on his battle with severe anxiety. Listen to or watch his episode here: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_ Thank you to our sponsor: Leader for Growth

This week we meet youth worker, mental health advocate and Tedx speaker, Brooke Blurton as she opens up about the most challenging moments and periods in her life, along with how she managed to overcome them.  Brooke gets vulnerable and opens up about: -the loss of her mother and nan at 11 years old.  -not feeling wanted by her father -being diagnosed with depression at 18 -being admitted to a psych ward for suicidality -external expectations as an influencer -facing her fear of public speaking Listen to or watch her episode here: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_ Thank you to our sponsor: Leader for Growth

This week we meet the founder of the Magic Coat, Di Wilcox, as she opens up about the most challenging periods and moments of her life. After becoming a teacher and seeing first hand how students are treated, Di has made it her mission to instil our kids with the positive and uplifting beliefs that they need to become the best version of themselves, also giving them the magic coat they need to protect themselves from negativity that may be present in their home. We delve into: -Sexual harassment  -Toxic relationships -Self worth -Loss -Seeing limiting beliefs in kids as a teacher -Creating a heart centred business   Listen to or watch Di's episode: https://linktr.ee/open_up_podcast_ Thank you to our sponsor: Leader for Growth