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You Can't Burn Spirit: A Father's Horrific Act of Revenge | Spencer Connelly
Imagine this… You’re five years old, and the world is at your feet. You’re in the car with your eight-year-old bro, just picked up from childcare by your dad. But your dad has a plan. That plan involves two gas cylinders he’d strategically placed in the back seat earlier that day… and a cigarette. A horrific act of revenge. A father prepared to kill his two sons (and himself) to spite their mother. Not just to rob her of custody, but to take her children from her entirely. Spencer Connelly doesn’t have to imagine this. It’s his life. A life he’s lucky to still be living. That man, his ‘father’ might be released from prison in the next 12 months. Because apparently, such a monstrous act only warranted a little over a decade behind bars. Spencer is now 17. I just recorded a podcast with him after my dad met him at the grocery store and was enamoured by his spirited personality and kind demeanour. Turns out, he now attends the same school I did back in the day. After an hour of banter, I can tell you this much… Spencer is a testament to the BEST of humanity. Strength. Kindness. Love. Acceptance. Peace. People like Spencer lift us all up. It’s moments like this that make me feel so bloody grateful to do what I do and be able to connect with such incredible humans. Oh, and he featured in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga so he’s kind of a big deal SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au SPENCER CONNELLY Website: instagram.com/spencerconnellytheofficial/ 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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Girls Making History | Tara Morrison - 899
This ep I’m hanging out with 21-year-old pocket rocket and Aussie road racing prodigy Tara Morrison... and let me tell you, she ain't just riding motorcycles, she’s rewriting the books. Tara's the only female racer in all three national ASBK (Australian Super Bike Championship) classes, taking on the boys and carving up the track like an absolute legend. From her first time knee-down in her mum’s leathers to breaking records (and bones), this girl's grit is next level. We chat about the sheer physicality of racing, what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated sport, and why falling hard only fuels her fire even more. You’ll hear about her track day evolution, what it takes to compete (a helluva lot), and how one epic win saw her cross the finish line ahead of the 40 blokes, fist in the air and history made. This one’s for anyone who knows that behind every win is a thousand sacrifices, and the ones who go hardest are usually the ones told they shouldn’t even be there. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au BILL VON HIPPEL Website: asbk.com.au/rider/tara-morrison/ 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 Evolutionary Tug-of-War: Today’s World, Yesterday’s Psychological Software | Bill von Hippel - 898
Evolutionary psychologist Bill von Hippel joins me in this ep to pull back the curtain on how our minds got wired, why our ancient instincts still run the show in today's modern world, and what that means for connection, courage, happiness, and that frustrating tug-of-war between who we are and who we think we should be. We talk about what resilience really is (and what it isn’t), how our desire to 'stand out' often leaves us disconnected, and the tricky balance between autonomy and belonging. I ask Bill why we keep doing the (often stupid) things that make us miserable even when we know better, how to outsmart our own brains, and how understanding the wiring beneath the behaviour can start to shift everything. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au BILL VON HIPPEL Website: vonhippel.socialpsychology.org/ 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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When Strength is Just Survival in a Fancy Dress - Bobby Cappuccio - 897
Well, we covered a bit of everything in this one... starting with cats on blankets and bald heads and somehow ending up deep-diving into trauma, identity, post-traumatic growth, and how sometimes our greatest strengths are just cleverly disguised coping mechanisms. Bobby Cappuccio is back, and (as always) he brought his brilliant, curious mind and that beautifully round noggin of his. This banter was like opening the doors of our own minds and rummaging around in the boxes we usually keep tucked away in the back. The difference between resilience and dissociation, the role of autonomy in healing, the impact of energy and environment on who we become, and how experimenting with life (like baking sourdough or moving house AGAIN) can lead to profound self-awareness. Typical of Bobby and I, it's reflective and riddled with paradox... because as humans, we’re often walking contradictions. We want connection but fear vulnerability. We crave change but cling to comfort. We want to stand out and still fit in. If you've ever felt a little bit broken, a little bit different, or like you’re constantly trying to figure out the 'right' way to be… this one’s for you. No answers, just honest conversation and maybe a few aha moments. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au BOBBY CAPPUCCIO Website: theselfhelpantidote.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 Illumination Doesn't Last | Dr. Jodi Richardson - 896
You know when you hit record with a friend and suddenly the conversation cuts straight through the noise? That’s exactly what happened here with Dr. Jodi Richardson. No agenda. No roadmap. Just two curious minds, a million hats, and a whole lot of real-life chit chat. We talk about the merry-go-round of modern life, what it means to really stop, and why sitting still can sometimes feel harder than the hustle. We unpack the guilt that creeps in when we rest, how to untangle self-worth from productivity, and why fun isn’t a selfish luxury, but a selfless non-negotiable, in fact. 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.
Turn life’s hardest hits into wins and make adversity your greatest ally.
Has life landed some heavy blows? Join the club - it's all part of the contract, and chances are there’s more to come. Tune in with Tiff Cook, boxer, speaker, and coach, as she speaks to a diverse range of guests from survivors and superstars to scientists and spiritual teachers. At the heart of it all is one burning question: “Why do some people get up stronger after life knocks them down, and what can we all learn from their experiences?”
From the real world to the boxing ring, Tiff has danced with unpredictability and challenge, and come out swinging. She’s a catalyst for change, action, and conquering the unexpected.
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