2 Worlds Collide Podcast

John Platten is a father, husband, former VFL/AFL player, Brownlow Medalist, business owner and much more. We discussed his early life, growing up being 1-9 children in housing trust, losing his father at the age of 18 and the amazing career he had.

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Steve McKenna, a professional Ironman athlete, father, husband, and business owner of Nerd Belts. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ We take an honest look at the realities of being a professional athlete, including the sacrifices and mental toughness required to succeed, while balancing the demands of family life and running a business. Steve opens up about his journey, discussing the challenges of Ironman training, the toll it takes on both mind and body, and how he navigates the work/life balance that so many athletes and entrepreneurs face. This episode offers insights into what it truly takes to be an elite athlete and a successful business owner. Key Topics: Steve’s journey as a professional Ironman athlete The sacrifices and mental toll of being a pro athlete Balancing family life with training and running a business The challenges of running Nerd Belts How Steve maintains resilience and mental toughness Steve McKenna, Ironman athlete, Athlete sacrifices, Work/life balance, Triathlon podcast, Family and business balance, Athlete entrepreneurship, Nerd Belts, Elite athlete mindset, Ironman training #2WorldsCollidePodcast #SteveMcKenna #IronmanAthlete #TriathlonLife #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalAthlete #SacrificesInSports #NerdBelts #AthleteEntrepreneurship #FamilyAndAthleteLife #IronmanTraining #PodcastAustralia #EliteAthleteMindset #SportsBalance #LinkInBio

In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Brett Sparnon, a father, husband, and exercise physiologist specializing in workplace health and wellbeing. Brett is also a strong leader in his local community, sports, and business. 🏉📚 We discuss James Kerr’s book Legacy, which highlights the New Zealand All Blacks and their winning culture, on and off the field. Brett also shares his personal Ironman journey, revealing what went wrong during his first attempt and how he’s preparing for another Ironman later this year. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ This episode offers valuable lessons in leadership, resilience, and the grit required to overcome challenges. Key Topics: Brett’s career as an exercise physiologist and workplace health expert Insights into leadership in sports and local community Discussing the New Zealand All Blacks culture from Legacy Overcoming challenges in Brett’s first Ironman attempt Preparing for Ironman redemption: Resilience and training Brett Sparnon, Exercise physiologist, Leadership in sports, Workplace wellbeing, James Kerr Legacy, New Zealand All Blacks, Ironman training, Athlete resilience, Overcoming challenges, Workplace health #2WorldsCollidePodcast #BrettSparnon #ExercisePhysiologist #LeadershipInSports #LegacyBook #NewZealandAllBlacks #IronmanJourney #AthleteResilience #WorkplaceWellbeing #PodcastAustralia #IronmanTraining #LinkInBio #OvercomingChallenges #CommunityLeadership

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Shane Walker, a father, husband, business owner, and ATG-qualified movement coach. 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️❄️ We cover topics ranging from running, recovering from knee injuries, the benefits of cold plunges, to cycling training and much more. Shane offers his expertise on staying injury-free while pushing physical limits and discusses the importance of recovery techniques drawn from his ATG training. He also shares how he balances family life, running a business, and maintaining his fitness journey. Key Topics: Shane’s journey as an ATG movement coach Knee injury recovery and prevention techniques The benefits of cold plunges and recovery Balancing fitness, business, and family life Cycling and movement training for athletes Shane Walker, ATG movement coach, Fitness enthusiast, Knee injury recovery, Cold plunges, Running and fitness, Cycling training, Fitness coaching, ATG training methods, Athlete recovery, Business and fitness balance #2WorldsCollidePodcast #ShaneWalker #ATGCoach #FitnessEnthusiast #KneeInjuryRecovery #ColdPlunges #RunningAndCycling #MovementAndFitness #PodcastAustralia #AthleteRecovery #FitnessAndBusiness #LinkInBio #ATGTraining #CyclingTraining #InjuryPrevention