Paul Dillon is the Director and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA)  and he is passionate  about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date  alcohol and other drug information. In this show we talk all things drugs, alcohol and addiction, the impact of COVID on addictions and how we can help others and ourselves. Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) aims to  provide education and training expertise as well as high quality  research assistance on a wide range of alcohol and other drug issues. DARTA specializes in providing education and training to a wide range  of audiences and can tailor presentations to suit any agency’s  requirements in the area of alcohol and other drugs. Each year, we  present education sessions to hundreds of school communities right  across Australia, delivering information to students, teachers and  parents. In addition, DARTA has also been asked to present to a wide variety  of community groups and organizations at conferences, seminars and  workshops both nationally and internationally. Connect with Paul: Email: p.dillon@darta.net.au  Web:  http://www.darta.net.au

The Health & Fitness Podcast, By InnerFight

#697: Fighting addiction with Paul Dillon

"What are you training for?" is a common questions we hear and many people have many different answers, many don't have an answer at all! Are we not all "training for life" to live better, to wake up each morning with the ability to say, "yes today I am living!" That's what this weeks show is all about as we break down physical, mental and emotional training, talk about setting goals based around sustainability, fun, aesthetics and living. Enjoy the show! Marcus

#696: Training for life

If you are a regular listener to the show you will recall the interview I did with Corey Phillpott back in November in episode 677 where Corey told us he was going to pull a 1.6ton car 42.2km in March this year! Well when he said it to me and I saw the look in his eyes on the call I knew he would do it. In this show he shares the experience with us, the underlying motivation and all the feelings and emotion of setting a new world record. All this from a 23 year old. Mind blowing what his future will hold! Donate to a great cause here: https://www.childsafe.org.au/ Connect with Corey: https://www.instagram.com/cozfit_/

#695: Worlds Strongest Marathon with Corey Phillpott

Technology is changing us in many ways, it's bringing us a whole load of benefits but at the same time a whole load of distractions and is like a bad addiction to many. How can we manage it better, use it to our advantage and cut our addictions? Two things gave me the idea for recording this show. Firstly last weeks show with Brian Bogert and secondly was reading Satya Nadellas book "Hit Refresh" Yes we are in a very technologically advanced world, yes there are benefits, yes there are draw backs but it is somehow still early in many ways and I think we can take some steps to make technology work for us and not the other way round. Thanks for listening.

#694: The positive use of technology

 When he was just seven years old, his left arm was detached in a vehicle accident. Throughout his childhood people often asked, “What happened to your arm?” They expected a sports injury or playground mishap—not the raw, painful truth that a truck tore it off. But instead of succumbing to suffering because of the injury, Brian fully recovered and flourished with a reattached arm, thanks to his persistent and proactive focus. He learned early how to move beyond what happened to him by creating an intentional mindset. Bio Brian Bogert is a passionate human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you’ve been dreaming of, but have struggled to create. His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoid suffering—has helped individuals and companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they’ve always wanted. If you want to create a life of no limits and gain freedom, Brian and his team will get you there. Connect with Brian: https://brianbogert.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bogertbrian/

#693: Impacting a billion lives with Brian Bogert

Everyone is talking about morning rituals and routines which are important but how often do we hear people asking out our evening rituals? Aren't the things that we do in the closing hours of the day as important because they impact our sleep which in turn impacts our readiness to carry out our morning rituals and have a great day?

#692: Morning rituals v evening rituals

Brian's journey of helping people create transformational change in their lives began at the age of 14. As a result of experiencing significant emotional pain throughout childhood, a desire was kindled to understand the human psyche and uncover the keys to unlocking a person's inner power. Brian earned his degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, taking particular interest in neuroscience, psycho-pathology, clinical psychology, and the principles of peak performance. Just a few short years after graduating from college, Brian's love for another creature — none other than "man's best friend" — and his knack for training and behavioral rehabilitation led to a career in dog behavior. Brian is a Certified Dog Trainer (IACP-CDT) with extensive experience as a practicing dog behavior specialist. He is a former Vice President and member of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Canine Professionals, and is the owner of Altitude Dog Training and Uptown Dog in Longmont, Colorado. His expertise of the interplay between dog behavior and human psychology gave rise to his first book, Transformational Dog Training: Bring Out the Best in Your Dog by Bringing Out the Best in Yourself, which explores the critical relationship between human stability and personal development, and the behavioral stability of companion animals. Enjoy the show! Connect with Brian: www.instagram.com/brianbergford www.bergfordperformance.com

#691: From human psychology to dog trainer with Brian Bergford

Think about 30 years ago (if you were around) and what was a "fitness coach" back then? What was their role for you as a gym goer and also what was their role in society. Then fast forward to today, are your expectations the same? Do they deliver the same. Interesting huh? Well thats what I talk all about in todays show. From mum teaching aerobics on a squash court to various parts of my job and the industry as it is these days and the huge impact the last 12 months has had on it. Hope you enjoy.

#690: The evolution of the fitness coach

Annika Naidoo is back on the show for the second time as we talk ebooks, compartmentalizing life, having a monthly board meeting with your partner and all the positives that have come from COVID! Some of you may remember Annika from show 612 almost a year ago now where we spoke a lot about "Yoga for the athlete." Today we continue that conversation and it was great to learn that Annika has in fact written 4 ebooks since we last chatted 3 of them focussed on her yoga practice. She also shares with us what she has been up to in the last 12 months and proves that COVID has brought a number of silver linings! Enjoy the show. Marcus

#689: Consistency, monthly board meetings and the last days of COVID with Annika Naidoo

At the end of 2020 there was a resounding message on many platforms that the bad that was of 2020 was just going to disappear as the click struck midnight on 31/12. Well I would also love to buy into that fantasy but I think a bit of reality needs to come to the party here. Yes 2021 can be better and we certainly hope that it will be better but please folks stay cool and watch out for those false summits. In this weeks show we talk about how to manage false summits and stay motivated although the peaks and the troughs of what is certainly already promising to be a great year!

#688: False summits

Cultural norms and traditions shape us to a large extent but are they holding us back? Are they stopping us from being the real us? Are they forcing us to live a way that perhaps we do not like? This week I sit down with Moutani Goswami who shares a mind blowing first hand experience. This show is quite moving in places and incredibly powerful, enjoy it. Connect with Moutani: https://www.instagram.com/moutani_goes/?hl=en

#687: Breaking down culture and tradition with Moutani Goswami

@groceryninja was a top level athlete who was always curious about the impact nutrition would have on both his and others performance, so he went digging. Fast forward over 10 years and Matt (originally from California) lives in Australia with his wife and mentors nutrition coaches around the world. Matt remains true to some powerful basics of community, speaking out, supporting other humans, being in nature and moving. This show is loaded with super interesting tips for living an awesome life and feeling great everyday through the right nutrition. Connect with Matt. https://www.instagram.com/beyondmacros/?hl=en https://beyondmacros.com/

#686: Weight as protection and living life with Matt Walrath

In April 2021 Troy Jones will run 60km for 65 days straight and in doing so cross the width of Australia from Perth to Sydney which is just under 4,000km "I’m Troy Jones, I transform the bodies and minds of young people every day through mindset coaching and fitness. For the past 18 months I have embarked on a journey that often requires me to run 60kms in a day in 30 Degree heat. Why would someone do this? Well, I went through undiagnosed depression for years that I masked with severe drug use. Every week I would have crippling thoughts that I escaped through using party drugs only making the cycle more and more severe as time went on. “ What a great guy and what great motivation. I really hope you enjoy the show and check out Troy’s site right here. Connect with Troy: www.instragram.com/_troyjamesjones www.crossingforacause.net

#685: RUNNING FROM PERTH TO SYDNEY WITH TROY JONES

Welcome to a new year of podcasts. Rather than the normal tripe of setting big scary goals for the year and me firing you up with stuff everyone says but very few do I thought we would get a bit more real for this one. I called in Tom Walker who has had a roller coaster of a journey with the sport of triathlon as he has followed his dreams to race at the world champs but of course like many of us COVID had different plans. For pretty much the first time ever Tom in how own words is "opening up" and in doing so going through some really cool therapy. I know this show was not easy for him to do but I also know it is the start of something truly great for him and hopefully for you also. Enjoy the show. No Weakness. Marcus

#684: Burn out, anger and 100% of 75% with Tom Walker

InnerFight's Marcus Smith is a high performance coach that gets results. In his podcast he talks performance with a range of people. From some of the worlds leading health and fitness gurus to those searching to get more out of their life.