Never Too Late Podcast

From finding the right balance in off-season preparation to the raw reality of lying in a hospital bed questioning whether it's all worth it, this is a conversation about longevity in sport, the evolution of leadership, learning to lean on others, and the culture habits that define a winning team. In this episode, I'm joined by Jeremy Howe, AFL veteran heading into his 17th season, Collingwood defender, and former vice captain. With 287 games to his name and 300 within reach, Jeremy opens up about the brutal injury that nearly ended it all, the fairytale premiership that followed, and the mindset shifts that have kept him in the game.Here are some key points from this episode:- Finding the off-season balance: how Jeremy's approach has evolved over 17 seasons — from doing nothing and chasing his tail, to overtraining and burning out by February, to finding the sweet spot of a month off followed by a gradual build- From "doing my part" to making others better: how Jeremy's role shifted from focusing purely on his own performance to investing in helping teammates — and how it paid him back tenfold- The 2023 arm injury and two weeks in hospital: snapping his arm in seven pieces, five surgeries, and an infection that left him questioning whether it's worth playing — with the hardest part being unable to be there for his wife and 18-month-old son- Learning to let people in: how ego got in the way of leaning on others during dark times, and how sharing the load with his support circle turned things around faster than he expected- The fairytale premiership: coming back from a catastrophic arm injury to win the flag 13 weeks later — and why Jeremy says he'd "probably wrestle with it" if asked whether he'd go through it all again- Sleep as the ultimate recovery tool: how Jeremy's natural sleep ability has been a game-changer for longevity across 17 seasons, and why he's learned to stop overthinking post-game so he can actually rest after night games- Acting like winners: the body language and culture habits that define the team — jogging off at halftime even when 10 goals down, acknowledging fans after training, and never letting the group fall apart collectively- Advice to his younger self: be kinder to yourself, nothing's ever as good or as bad as you think, and don't ride the emotional rollercoaster — it just doesn't serve you wellI hope you all enjoy this conversation. There's so much value in understanding what it takes to sustain a career at the highest level, the importance of leaning on the people around you, and seeing longevity not as something to endure but as something to continually grow into. I'm super grateful to have you all here and excited to be continuing to learn and grow alongside you. Let's keep exploring the human experience and growing as people. See you on the next episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcast https://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkWhere to find Jeremy: Instagram — @jeremynhowehttps://www.instagram.com/jeremynhowe/

From what it actually means to raise your consciousness to how unresolved fear lives in the body across generations, this is a conversation about waking up from autopilot, understanding what’s driving your reactions, and finding the freedom to choose how you want to live. In this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Seymour, founder of The Conscious Leader, a consciousness-based leadership and human development school, and The Energy Studio. Based in Melbourne with over 25 years across corporate training and consciousness work, Rachael is one of the pioneers of consciousness work in Australia. Here are some key points from this episode:Consciousness as moving from autopilot to awareness: seeing your conditioning, expectations, and habitual responses so you can choose rather than reactThe lens and the windscreen wipers: how meditation, breath, and movement clean the mud off your lens so you can see clearly and experience more joy, peace, and presenceThe AWAKEN model: a map (not a ladder) for expansion: Asleep, Waking up, Activated, Kindred, Evolved, and Nourishing, and how you can be conscious in one area and reactive in anotherThe trap of “Activated”: when you see your patterns but now want everyone else to see them too, swapping your old identity for a new “awakened one”Mirror or Teacher: two frameworks from spiritual psychology: what can I learn from this vs. what in me is being activated that I need to look atSomatic healing vs. talk therapy: how awareness from talk therapy is the starting point, but the unconscious patterns live in the body and need to be met somaticallySafety beyond the physical: somatic, emotional, interpersonal, social, and existential safety, and why existential safety (trusting the unknown) is where the real freedom livesThe three activations: I’m not enough, I don’t have enough, and I’m not valued enough, and how almost every trigger traces back to one of theseAncestral fear: Rachael’s view on how fears may be passed down through your lineage and drive patterns that aren’t even yoursComfort zone isn’t always calm: why we stay in familiar patterns even when they’re harmful, and how a bored CEO can quietly kill a company’s cultureThe leader’s state becomes the culture: how the frequency a leader operates from emanates through their entire organisationThe capacity bridge: practices that strengthen your nervous system, nourish you, and rewire neural pathways so you can hold more of what life bringsThe IVF story: a couple who tried everything, and what shifted for them after somatic work around deeply ingrained messaging about not getting someone pregnant“It’s either a no until it’s a yes or a yes until it’s a no”: the couch story showing how your body already knows the answer before your mind catches upYour body as a compass: the less fear in your body, the more it can tell you what’s a full yes and what’s a full noDaily practices: kundalini yoga, breath, meditation, mantra, morning pages, and the 40/90/120/1000-day framework for breaking old patterns and instilling new onesI hope you all enjoy this conversation. There’s so much value in understanding what’s been running beneath the surface of your reactions and seeing consciousness not as something to achieve but as something to continually expand into. I’m super grateful to have you all here and excited to be continuing to learn and grow alongside you. Let’s keep exploring the human experience and growing as people. See you on the next episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcast https://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkWhere to find Rachael: Website — https://www.theconsciousleader.com.au/ and https://www.theenergystudio.com.au/ Instagram — @the_energy_studio https://www.instagram.com/the_energy_studio/

In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Nick Moss from Functional Neuro Health — a practitioner, educator, and mentor in the functional neurology space. Last on the podcast around five years ago, Nick and I dive deep into the nervous system's role in health, performance, and healing. From how stress creates "noise" in the system to why your symptoms aren't the real problem, this is a conversation about understanding what's actually driving your body, your emotions, and your capacity to handle life.Here are some key points from this episode:The nervous system as the modulator of homeostasis — its primary role is to keep you alive and safeCapacity vs Resilience — why capacity (moving through something without losing your centre) is a more useful framework than resilienceStress comes from open loops — unresolved traumas, experiences, and even uncompleted tasks drain your battery over timeThe "current of injury" — how physical, emotional, and biochemical injuries all create noise in the nervous systemFunctional neurology — filling the gap between what shows up on scans and what patients are actually experiencingHow the physiological effects of a concussion mirror the physiological effects of traumaThe fighter story — MMA fighter who came in for concussion recovery and ended up performing better than everEmotions as a tripwire — the puppies vs. empty bank account demonstration showing how your mind instantly categorizes stimuli as threat or non-threatThe "Allow" process — noticing triggers, feeling the emotion in the body, and allowing the sensation to be there instead of pushing it downThe performance iceberg — behavior and results are just the tip; thoughts, emotions, sensations, and physiology are what drive everything underneathI hope you all enjoy this conversation. There's so much value in understanding what's happening beneath the surface of your symptoms and seeing the nervous system as the foundation of both healing and performance. I'm super grateful to have you all here and excited to be continuing to learn and grow. Let's keep exploring the human experience and growing as people. See you on the next episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcast https://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkWhere to find Nick: Website — https://functionalneurohealth.com/Learn to be a practitioner - https://functionalneurofoundations.com/Instagram — @functionalneurohealth - https://www.instagram.com/functionalneurohealth/

In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Ella Adams — my first guest interview in over a year! Last on the podcast back in episode 47, Ella and I catch up on everything that's unfolded over the past two years. From interstate moves and career pivots to deep inner work, consciousness exploration, and healing — it's a conversation about following your intuition, even when the logical mind doesn't understand it yet.Here are some key points from this episode:Ella's move from Adelaide to the Gold Coast — following an inner voice and starting fresh with no planThe "ladder against the wrong wall" analogy — knowing when to climb down and find a new pathHow travel and changing your environment creates space for self-discoveryGolf's lasting impact on both of our lives and the lessons it taught usElla's journey from teaching yoga to studying under Paul Chek and the Chek InstituteNavigating chronic pain — the connection between emotions and the physical bodyNervous system regulation — fight or flight vs rest and digestThe Gateway Experience from the Monroe Institute — Brainwave states and altered consciousnessManifestation practice — writing intentions as affirmations and recording them for morning and night listeningTai Chi, heart-centered meditation, and tuning into your inner guidanceDavid Hawkins' books — Letting Go and Power vs Force"You are not your thoughts" — being the witness to your mind, not the thoughts themselvesLetting go of the victim mindset and taking ownership of your frequencyElla starting to see clients — posture correction, breathwork, and holistic health for womenI hope you all enjoy this conversation. There's so much value in following those inner nudges, questioning what you believe is normal, and giving yourself the space to listen. I'm super grateful to have you all here and excited to be back on this journey. Let's keep exploring the human experience and growing as people. See you on the next episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcast https://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkWhere to find Ella:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ella_adamss/https://linktr.ee/ellaadamss?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeYNO21HE-u_97mSKjCQZ0RqnZ5cP_Nt59Lj1WzO4Md2ehtTLM13K1bGRoUcQ_aem_WA2_CSOU6jeuTTghIuFaDg

In this episode, I'm back! After a 12-month break from recording, I'm super excited to return to the Never Too Late podcast and pick up where we left off. It's been quite a journey over the past year — a lot of life has happened, and I wanted to sit down and catch you all up on where I've been, what I've been working on, and what's ahead for the podcast. It's been a big 12 months. Here are some key points I spoke about in this episode:- Returning to the podcast after a 12-month break- Golf tournaments and qualifying for the Asian Tour in Thailand- Men's leadership program with the Energy Studio — breathwork and kundalini yoga- Navigating a breakup after five and a half years- Healing through self-focus, reading, and time with loved ones- Studying Functional Neurology to become a Functional Neuro Health Practitioner- Nervous system regulation — fight or flight vs rest and digest- Daily practices — meditation, journaling, sauna, ice baths, and stripping back the layers- What's ahead for the podcast — guest episodes, solo episodes, and exploring new ideas- An exciting upcoming episode with a returning guestI hope you all enjoy listening and are excited to be back on this journey with me. There's a lot to come, and I'm super grateful to have you all here. Let's keep exploring the human experience and growing as people. See you on the next episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode I had the privilege of chatting to Audrey Leishman, who fought through the battle of her life at age 31 to survive a fight with sepsis which gave her a 5% chance of survival and 5 days in a coma. Learning about sepsis and listening to her story was extremely powerful and I encourage you all to give it a listen and make yourself aware of the symptoms and signs of sepsis. It can hit quickly with the survival rate dropping by 8% every hour untreated. It was amazing having Audrey on the podcast and I am extremely grateful for the chat. I hope you all enjoy, it’s a must listen!Here are some key points that Audrey and I spoke about: - Her early life and passion to help others- What is sepsis?- Her fight with sepsis - 2 years of recovery- Sepsis being the #3 cause of death in the USA - Resilience - Rebuilding her mind, body and spirit- The Begin Again Foundation that Audrey and Marc startedI hope you all enjoy listening to the conversation Audrey and I had and can implement some of the incredible knowledge she shared, to help you all on your self improvement journeys!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginagainfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/audreyleishman/

In this episode I had the privilege of chatting to Natalie West, a clinical Psychotherapist who shares her insights on her holistic approach to mental health. Natalie discusses the importance of the Gut-Brain connection, emphasising the importance of nutrition, particularly a carnivore diet, in managing mental health. She explores how diet influences our mental states and how we are all empowered to make positive changes in our lives. Natalie also shared some amazing transformations that some of her clients have experienced from a mental, physical, conscious and self loyalty standpoint. What a treat it was to have Natalie on the podcast, these thought provoking chats are exactly what the podcast is about! I hope you all enjoy, it’s a must listen!Here are some key points that Natalie and I spoke about: - The Gut-Brain connection- The importance of self loyalty- Living consciously- Fuelling your mind and body optimally- What is Psychotherapy - Challenging Dietary Norms- Hormone Balance for men and women- Addressing root causes in mental healthI hope you all enjoy listening to the conversation Natalie and I had and can implement some of the incredible knowledge she shared, to help you all on your self improvement journeys!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.e.west/Website: https://natalieewest.com/

In this episode I had the privilege of chatting to Anthony Choat who plays golf professionally, has done a 10 day Vipassana Meditation retreat, and has been through some life experiences that most haven’t. After spending some time chatting with Anthony in Papua New Guinea late last year I thought he would be a great guest to have on to share more of what he has been through and learnt over the years. From meditation retreats, to embracing all that comes his way, Anthony is constantly learning and doing what he can to improve in life and golf. What a treat it was to have Anthony on the podcast, these thought provoking chats are exactly what the podcast is about! I hope you all enjoy listening! It’s a must listen!Here are some key points that Anthony and I spoke about: - Two plus decades as a professional golfer- Relationship challenges- Meditation experiences- 10 day Vipassana Meditation Retreat- Importance of an open mindset - Learning daily- Constantly evolving- Playing on overseas toursI hope you all enjoy listening to the conversation Anthony and I had and can implement some of the incredible knowledge he shared, to help you all on your self improvement journeys!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_choat/

In this episode I had the privilege of chatting to Reilly O’Brien whose passion for learning and personal growth, shines through daily! Along with playing AFL at the highest level for the Adelaide Crows, Reilly is passionate about his studies, and helping the community both in Australia and abroad. Studying a dual Masters Degree in Business and Public Health, alongside a Masters in Applied Neuroscience at Kings College London, and having already completed a Bachelor of Medical Science at Flinders University, Reilly really shows what it means to be open to learning, and putting self improvement at the top of his list. Let me assure you that what Reilly does isn’t done for the accolades or praise that he may receive, it is done from a place of wanting to help others and the community! What a treat it was to have Reilly on the podcast, these thought provoking chats are exactly what the podcast is about! I hope you all enjoy listening! It’s a must listen!Here are some key points that Reilly and I spoke about: - Having core values- His passion for helping others- Work in the community- Maintaining a balanced life- Having an open mind - Learning daily- Mindfulness- Reflecting on mortality- His journey with health and wellnessI hope you all enjoy listening to the conversation Reilly and I had and can implement some of the incredible knowledge he shared, to help you all on your self improvement journeys!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reillyobrien1/

In this bonus episode I wanted to jump on and give you all an insight into my experience at the recent Regenerate Australia Health Summit. There were so many incredible Doctors, Regenerative Farmers and leaders in the holistic health space talking, and providing their insights on the latest research in health and wellness! I had an amazing time and both Dr Max Gulhane and Simon Lewis, who run Regenerate Australia, have done an incredible job collating such incredible and knowledgable speakers! Tune in to explore strategies for living a healthier, more fulfilled life.Here are some of the key topics discussed:- Regenerative Farming - Metabolic Health - Ancestral living/eating- Gut-Brain Coherence- The Importance of Sunlight - The crucial role of vitamin D- How Regenerative Farming benefits both human health and the environment- Personal empowerment- The connection between mental and physical healthI hope you all enjoy listening and I’d love to hear any thoughts or feedback from the episode!Connect with my Instagram page - @nevertoolate_podcasthttps://instagram.com/nevertoolate_podcast?utm_medium=copy_linkRegenerate Australia Health Summit:https://www.regenerateaus.com/Dr Gary Fettke:- https://www.nofructose.com/gary-fettke/- https://lowcarbpractitioners.com/practitioner/dr-gary-fettke/Natalie West:- https://natalieewest.com/- https://www.instagram.com/natalie.e.west/?hl=enDr Max Gulhane:- https://www.instagram.com/maxgulhanemd/?hl=en- https://www.regenerateaus.com/- https://www.instagram.com/regenerate.aus/?hl=enDr Anthony Chaffee:- https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd/?hl=en- https://www.howtocarnivore.com/- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQRachel Ward- https://www.instagram.com/rachelwardofficial/?hl=en