Get Harder

In this episode of Get Harder, Nick sits down with swimming legend Grant Hackett to explore what it takes to reach the top and stay there. Grant opens up about his elite athletic career, his rivalry with Kieren Perkins, and how the discipline that made him a champion in the pool translated into leading high-performing teams in business. Now at the helm of a billion-dollar organisation, Grant shares insights on mental resilience, the non-negotiables of diet and exercise, and why peak performance principles apply whether you're chasing gold medals or business goals. A must-watch conversation about excellence, transition, and what it really means to get harder.

Struggling with sleep? Australia's leading sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo reveals why sleep deprivation is as dangerous as being drunk and shares science-backed solutions you can use tonight. Learn how poor sleep increases your risk of heart attacks and dementia, discover the role of cortisol in insomnia, and get proven stimulus control therapy techniques. Olivia covers the perfect bedtime routine, effective supplements (magnesium, ashwagandha, lavender oil), managing technology before bed, and optimising your sleep environment. Get actionable, expert-backed advice to transform your sleep and boost your overall health.

Dr Adeel Khan shares the latest breakthroughs in regenerative medicine that are transforming how we treat conditions once thought untreatable. In this episode, he explains Muse Cells, a powerful advancement beyond regular stem cell therapy. Dr Khan discusses why effective treatment requires two approaches: removing harmful toxins and microplastics from your body, while also using regenerative techniques like cell therapy and gene therapy to repair damage. You'll learn about gene editing, personalised medicine, and peptide therapy in straightforward terms. Whether you're curious about living longer, optimising your health, or simply want to understand where medicine is headed, this conversation makes complex science easy to grasp.

What if a colourful robot could brighten the days of our elderly Australians and help fight loneliness in aged care? Meet Grace, founder of Andromeda, who's created Abi, a social humanoid robot changing lives in aged care homes across the country. With her eye-catching design and warm personality, Abi brings joy, conversation, and connection to residents who need it most. Discover how this remarkable robot can chat in nearly 90 languages, lead dance sessions, guide meditation, and more. Grace shares the real talk about raising capital, finding confidence as a founder, and Andromeda's ambitious plans for growth. Whether you're fascinated by robotics, passionate about aged care, or curious about Aussie innovation, this conversation showcases how technology can genuinely make a difference to human wellbeing.

Join Nick and world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Ramin Shayan for an eye-opening exploration of modern plastic surgery. Dr. Shayan shares his personal journey into medicine, reveals Melbourne’s pioneering role as the birthplace of microsurgery, and explains life-changing reconstructive procedures for lymphedema and lipedema. The conversation tackles the hidden risks of cosmetic treatments like threading and fillers, before diving into Dr. Shayan’s groundbreaking stem cell research for cancer treatment. Whether you’re curious about the science behind plastic surgery or fascinated by medical innovation, this conversation delivers expert insights with compassion and clarity.