Rewriting The Rules | Carla Raynes - 862 Roll With The Punches podcast

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This one was a banger. I sat down with a new boxing bestie, Olympic bronze medalist Caitlin Parker, and we got into all the good stuff! From her humble start as a shy kid in Taekwondo to breaking barriers in boxing and becoming the first Aussie woman to medal in the sport at the Olympics. Caity is real, hilarious, and totally open about the grind, the pressure, the heartbreak, and the highs that come with elite-level sport. She dropped truth bombs about making weight, bouncing back from Tokyo, fighting with a broken nose, and learning to actually enjoy the wins. There’s something powerful in the way she reflects on her journey without glossing over the tough stuff. Whether you’re a boxing nerd or just someone chasing big goals, this chat will hit you right in the guts... in the best way, of course! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Meaning, Misery & The Messy Middle | Bobby Cappuccio - 913 1:04:20

5 days ago1:04:20

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What starts as a blurry camera and a backwards 'ON AIR' sign (this stuff comes with the territory when working with the great man) quickly tumbles into the kind of deeply human, wildly philosophical rollercoaster that only Bobby Cappuccio can deliver. In this episode, we revisit Man’s Search for Meaning (a book that's shaped us both along the way) and unravel how context, timing, and perspective can change everything. We dive into the evolution of self-help (and how it often misses the mark), the blurred lines between vulnerability and performance, and why telling your story isn’t always the same as sharing your truth. There’s personal reflection, a few unexpected rants, and some punchy (and painful) truths about growth, purpose, and what really matters when life gets hard. If you’ve ever questioned the work you're doing (on yourself or for the world) this on might hit home! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mountains Called | Kerryn Vaughan - 912 1:03:41

8 days ago1:03:41

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My mate Kerryn Vaughan is back and fresh off a soul-stirring trip to Nepal, and wow, strap in because this convo goes everywhere. From being swept off her feet by the energy of the Himalayas to raw moments of anger and conflict that cracked her heart wide open. Kerryn shares the wild beauty of community homestays, being guided by Buddhist artists, sunrise blessings from solo monks, and the kind of encounters that shift your view of the world forever. But it's not all serene mountain tops and mandalas. We dive into some deeply uncomfortable truths too... animal cruelty, religious contradictions, gender dynamics, and that messy space where reverence and rage co-exist. This is travel as it should be. Soul-expanding, perspective-challenging, emotionally unfiltered, and full of heart. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel, and you’ll probably book a flight. It’s that good. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Strength Ain't Built in Calm Waters | Tammy Van Wisse - 911 58:50

12 days ago58:50

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Well, strap in, team. Because this one’s an epic! Tammy van Wisse is not your average swimmer... unless your average swimmer has clocked over 65,000km in the water, swum the Bass Strait (yep, the ONLY human ever to do it), broken records in honour of childhood heroes, and oh yeah… has a day named after her in New Jersey. No biggie. But this chat wasn’t just about world records and wild ocean swims. We dove deep into the heart of endurance and what drives someone to keep going when every cell in their body is screaming to stop. Tammy opened up about being the kid no one picked in PE, to becoming a force of nature in open water. She talked about her mindset, her grit, and what happened when life threw her a challenge she didn’t choose (breast cancer). From the Bass Strait to the chemo chair, from saltwater stings to the quiet moments that crack you open… this episode is about resilience in its rawest form. One stroke, one moment, one shift at a time! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TAMMY VAN WISSE Website: tammyvanwisse.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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More Than Just Footy | Simon Madden - 910 57:27

15 days ago57:27

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This one was a bloody ripper. I sat down with the legendary Essendon ruckman, Simon Madden - business coach, speaker, and all-round top bloke, and as expected, we covered a hell of a lot more than just footy. We talked about aging without getting old, the art of staying relevant, and what it means to still be growing, pushing, and learning well into your sixties. We shared stories on failure, grit, and the sneaky little power of the word ' yet' . We unpacked identity, purpose after retirement, and why so many people lose themselves when the jersey (or job title) comes off. Simon dropped gold on truth-telling in a world full of noise, the role of care in leadership, and how real resilience isn’t just about bouncing back – it’s about learning to take the hit, then getting up and doing it all again (preferably with a sense of humour and a glass of trusty h2o). Whether you’re a sports tragic, a business owner, or just someone navigating your own “what’s next?” moment, this one’s full of laughs, reflections, and a whole lot of gold. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au SIMON MADDEN Website: simonmadden.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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For Simon, For the Ones Still Standing | Tracie Lund - 909 1:01:48

19 days ago1:01:48

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Well… this one punched me right in the heart. And honestly? It still hasn’t let go. Tracie Lund is someone I’ve crossed paths with before. She's nothing short of a powerhouse in her community, someone who speaks up, shows up, and gets sh*t done. But nothing could have prepared me for the conversation we had this time around. Just over one week after we recorded this episode and before bringing this to air, Tracie’s husband Simon passed away. Simon had dedicated 26 years to serving on the front lines with the CFA. But when he was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer... a diagnosis that was aggressive, terminal, and fast. The Lund family found themselves not only navigating devastating personal loss, but also uncovering a painful gap in the very system Simon served. Despite working side by side with firefighters, despite breathing the same toxic smoke, despite responding to the same critical incidents, Simon’s role wasn’t recognised under the current presumptive legislation. Which meant no automatic support. No protection. No justice. This conversation is emotional, raw, and powerful. We talk about love, legacy, the brutal reality of terminal illness, and the sheer courage it takes to stand up and speak out when you're already carrying more than anyone should have to. Tracie shows us what it really means to be resilient. Not the neat, polished version. The real, messy, human kind. The kind that keeps fighting when it hurts. The kind that demands change, even in your final days, so no one else has to go through the same thing. Please listen. Please share. Please sign the petition (link in the episode show notes). Let’s help Tracie finish what Simon started. This one’s for him. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au SIGN THE PETITION Website: parliament.vic.gov.au/ TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What IS Courage? (Like Actually) | Professor Cynthia Pury - 908 1:04:55

22 days ago1:04:55

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What IS courage? I’ve been getting increasingly curious... mainly because I talk about it a LOT. I talk about how, when I reflect on ‘young Tiff,’ she thought she was courageous for doing the things that scared other people (while artfully dodging the stuff that really scared her ). Solid little facade, really. I talk about how the world seems to throw being fearless and being courageous into the same bucket, when really, they’re just second cousins who rarely show up at the same family function… because if you take fear out of the equation, courage kinda ceases to exist. I talk about all the things I reckon have to come into play to be courageous. And yet, I still wasn’t satisfied with my own understanding of it. So off I went on a bit of a quest… and found Professor Cynthia Pury to help encourage a deeper understanding #SeeWhatIDidThere. Cynthia’s a Professor of Psychology and a pioneer in the study of courage, with her work widely cited across personality and positive psych. Oh, and that thing I used to do? Turns out there’s a name for it. It’s called accolade courage , as opposed to process courage - which is actually doing the scary thing. So there you go. Enjoy! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Betrayed by Australia’s Greatest Conman | Tracy Hall - 907 49:13

26 days ago49:13

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Geez, I thought I'd met some bad eggs in the online dating world... Tracy Hall's experience sure takes the cake though. In 2016 she met Max Tavita online and for the next 18 months they built a seemingly solid relationship with great plans for the future. Until... she woke up one morning to a Crime Stoppers video of him being arrested. Turns out, Max Tavita wasn’t Max Tavita at all. His real name was Hamish McLaren (or Hamish Watson, or Hamish Maxwell pending which day you spoke to him) and he was one of Australia’s most prolific con men. He’d stolen millions from multiple victims and Tracy Hall was his last. Her savings, her trust, her sense of safety, all gone in a blink. We talk about the layers of betrayal, the grief of losing someone who didn’t really exist, the shame, the unraveling of trust - not just in others, but in herself. We unpacked shame and how it isolates us not just from the world, but from ourselves. And how, sometimes, telling the story is the only way to stop shame from tightening its grip. This is one of those conversation that had me feeling like I was watching a movie, rather than speaking to a human about real life... But sometimes that is real life, isn't it? SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TRACY HALL Website: tracyhall.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gangs, Grief, Heroin & Hope - Tim Haigh - 906 58:30

29 days ago58:30

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I sat down with Tim Haigh and walked through a life most people couldn’t even stomach watching in a movie. Born into violence, raised in poverty, consumed by addiction, and locked up by 17. Tim didn’t just survive the system, he walked straight through the fire and came out the other side swinging. From gangs to grief, heroin to hope, Tim’s story is gritty, raw, and sobering... literally and metaphorically. It’s about the cost of belonging, the hunger for identity, and the power of owning your own story. This is about scars, not wounds. Ownership, not blame. Mess, not perfection. And the long road to becoming the kind of man your past never gave you a blueprint for. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIM HAIGH Website: livedexperiencespeakers.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sneaky Stress Signals: The Subtle Art of Falling Apart | Dr. Cam McDonald - 905 1:16:46

5 weeks ago1:16:46

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Dr. Cam McDonald is back in the hot seat and we’re rummaging around in his brilliant PH360 Precision Health brain and talking about those sneaky, silent stressors that pile up in the background of our lives and bodies without us even realising. As we know different environments and different stuff affects different people. Dr. Cam is sharing some gold on why stress isn’t just about work, deadlines or a screaming toddler. Sometimes it’s the bloody cold air, the clutter in your lounge room, the wrong time of day, or that chatty co-worker when you’re not wired for small talk before 9am. It all depends on how you're wired. We unpack the six PH360 health types and how seemingly ‘normal’ stuff (like skipping rest, eating raw food, or exercising too early) can quietly wreak havoc depending on your unique biology. It’s wild. And honestly, so freeing to realise how many of our so-called 'issues' are simply mismatches, not personal failures. The perfect convo for anyone wanting to better understand their own body, mind and emotional landscape without the overwhelm, guilt or generic (often bullshitty) advice that doesn’t fit. Hit play. Take notes. And maybe... give yourself a little more credit for navigating life as the gloriously complex human you are. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au CAM McDONALD Website: shae.group/dr-cam-mcdonald/ TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Growing From the Hard Stuff | Richard Tedeschi - 904 50:54

5 weeks ago50:54

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Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Richard Tedeschi, he's the bloke who literally coined the term post-traumatic growth, and ya'll know that's a massive part of what this show is all about! We’re pulling apart what resilience really means (and what it definitely doesn’t), why the ‘just do more hard things’ mantra can actually miss the point, and how sometimes what looks like strength is just unprocessed survival mode. We talk about why real growth usually kicks off when life punches you square in the face... and how it’s the people around you (not the size of the fight) that can change everything. From navigating trauma, grief and burnout to finding purpose and connection this one’s a ripping listen for anyone who's ever been stuck, struggling, or simply ready to step-up from the battleground. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au RICHARD TEDESCHI Website: bouldercrest.org TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fence Sitters | Harps & Tiff - 903 1:01:43

6 weeks ago1:01:43

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Well, this was one of those chats that takes a wild ride... from blind boxing bouts to the blind spots in how we see ourselves and others. We talk about the power of presence, the problem with performative self-help, what real resilience actually is, and why so many of us wait for a crisis to start living with purpose. We go deep on all things from burnout to boundaries, and why sitting on the fence is underrated, and the importance of actually having hard conversations instead of just venting to your mate and sweeping it all under the rug. What it means to be seen, how our emotions are valid but not always helpful, and how sometimes the 'healing' work is just finally being honest about what’s under the hood. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Misfit. Survivor. Leader. | Dima Ghawi - 902 43:33

6 weeks ago43:33

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What happens when the stories we’re raised on become the shackles we need to break? Today's guest, Dima Ghawi was born in Turkey, raised in Jordan, and is now living in the US... Her journey is one of defiance, resilience, and rebirth. From escaping an abusive marriage to shattering generational expectations (and quite literally, the metaphorical vase she was taught to be), Dima shares how she found freedom, purpose, and identity on the other side of survival. We talked about the silent weight of shame, the power of questioning inherited norms, and what it really means to take the pen and rewrite your own story. Whether you’ve ever felt like a misfit, carried the invisible scars of conformity, or questioned who you truly are beneath the roles you've played… this one’s for you. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au DIMA GHAWI Website: dimaghawi.com/ TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Flick on the Ear we All Need | Mark LeBusque - 901 46:34

6 weeks ago46:34

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I’ve been doing a lot of shifting lately. Structuring my time differently. Saying no to things that used to get a default yes. Creating space not just in my calendar, but in my head and heart for things that actually matter to me. In this episode, I sat down with my mate Mark LeBusque and we spoke about all of it. The constant recalibration. The resistance to slowing down. The trap of chasing what we think success should look like. The way we celebrate wins but never interrogate them. We talked about being 15,429 days old and still learning how to be human. How even when you know better, you still forget. Still fall back into the grind. Still need someone to flick you on the ear now and then to wake you up. And somewhere in between the laughs, the deep stuff, and the robot in the corner of Mark’s office… we both found ourselves asking some pretty honest questions. If you’re feeling stretched, stuck, or like you’re pouring energy into the wrong things, this one might land. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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You Can't Burn Spirit: A Father's Horrific Act of Revenge | Spencer Connelly - 900 53:27

7 weeks ago53:27