M26 FIT Podcast

M26 Fit

Welcome to M26Fit, the podcast that powers your spirit, mind, and body. Host Magnus Olson dives into powerful stories and strategies from top athletes, health experts, and everyday warriors. Our goal is To inspire and challenge you to become the strongest, fittest, and healthiest version of yourself inside and out. 

  1. 3d ago

    Why So Many Strong Men Are Secretly Broken

    In this powerful conversation, former soldier, pastor, and founder of The Battle Initiative, Andrew Hovenden shares his extraordinary journey through trauma, identity loss, mental health struggles, and ultimately, transformation through faith. From operating in high pressure environments where strength was expected and vulnerability was hidden, Andrew found himself confronting his own internal battles with purpose, shame, trauma, and hopelessness. His journey eventually led him from military service to a psychiatric ward, before discovering a completely different definition of strength through healing, faith, and service to others. Together we explore why so many men suffer in silence, the unseen battle beneath success, the importance of spiritual fitness, and how faith, purpose, and authentic brotherhood can help rebuild a life from the inside out. This is a conversation about resilience, identity, healing, masculinity, purpose, and what it truly means to be strong. Subscribe for more stories like this. The M26Fit Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. To find out more about M26Fit: https://linktr.ee/m26fit #M26Fit #AndrewHovenden #MentalHealth #Faith #Purpose #MensHealth #SpiritualFitness #Resilience #Veterans #PTSD #Healing #Brotherhood #MentalStrength #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianFaith #Transformation #SelfDevelopment #Podcast

    51 min

  2. May 31

    STOP! Being Busy - Why Doing More Is Destroying Your Performance

    What if the secret to high performance isn't pushing harder? In this conversation, Magnus Olson and Alex explore a different perspective on performance, purpose, health and authenticity. Many people spend their lives chasing success, achievement and productivity, only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected and burnt out. The reality is that sustainable performance isn't about doing more. It's about understanding yourself, listening to your body, aligning with your purpose and creating a life you can sustain for the long term. Together, Magnus and Alex discuss health, vitality, purpose, burnout, gratitude, authenticity, movement, mindset and why so many people lose touch with what truly matters. If you're over 40 and want more energy, better health, greater clarity and a more sustainable approach to life and performance, this conversation is for you. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations on spirit, mind and body performance. The M26 Fit Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. To find out more about M26 Fit:https://linktr.ee/m26fit

    18 min

  3. May 4

    Dyslexic. Failed Year 10 Three Times. Speaks 4 Languages. Built a Mental Health App. How?

    Nothing was enough. Not the deep sea. Not Saudi Arabia. Not the addiction. Not the depression. Not the moments that nearly broke him completely. Scott Soutter grew up hard in Mount Isa. Failed Year 10 three times. Dyslexic. Worked the toughest jobs on earth — boilermaker, commercial diver, deep sea salvage. Lived and worked in Saudi Arabia. Battled addiction and depression in the shadows where nobody could see it. Then rebuilt himself from the ground up. Today Scott speaks four languages, has completed two trades, written a book, and built a mental health app. Not because life got easier — but because he decided that nothing would be enough to keep him down. In this episode of the M26FIT Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Scott for one of the most raw, honest and genuinely extraordinary conversations we've ever had on this show. They go deep on: - Growing up in Mount Isa and what it forged in him - What working as a boilermaker taught him about hard work and survival - The psychological demands of deep sea and commercial diving - What led him to Saudi Arabia and what he encountered there - When addiction and depression nearly took everything — and what pulled him back - The turning point that forced him to rebuild his entire life - His journey into self-development, meditation and spiritual fitness - His book The Boy on a Log and the lessons inside it - What real resilience actually means after everything he's survived - Where true strength really comes from — the body, the mind, or something deeper This is a conversation for every man who has ever felt lost, stuck, or written off. It's never too late. The worst chapters don't define you. And the most extraordinary lives are often built by the people the world counted out first. YES YOU CAN. Follow M26FIT: Instagram: @m26fit Website: m26fit.au

    56 min

  4. Apr 19

    The Australian Viking Who Lost Everything… Then Rebuilt Himself in the Arctic

    There’s a version of every man that gets built through comfort… and then there’s the version forged through pain. In this episode of the M26 Fit Podcast, Magnus sits down with Lex Riley, known as the Australian Viking, a former soldier who didn’t just face external battles… but internal ones that nearly broke him. Alcohol. Depression. PTSD. Loss of identity. What followed wasn’t a typical recovery story. Lex walked away from the noise of the modern world and into the harsh, unforgiving environment of the Arctic Circle, deep in Norway, where the cold strips everything back to truth. This is a conversation about what it really takes to rebuild a man. Not through comfort… But through solitude, discipline, and confronting what most people spend their lives avoiding. We explore the tension between the warrior and the peaceful leader, the role of nature in mental health, and why so many men lose themselves after leaving structured environments like the military. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your identity, or what you’re truly building… this episode will hit hard. Subscribe for more stories like this 👇 The M26 Fit podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson 🔥 To find out more about M26 Fit https://linktr.ee/m26fit

    43 min

  5. Apr 6

    He was Born Into a Billion-Dollar Legacy… But Nothing Was Given

    Being born into success doesn’t guarantee anything. In fact, sometimes it means the opposite. In this episode of the M26 Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Jack Hutchinson, fifth generation of Hutchies, Australia’s largest privately owned construction company, founded in 1912. But this isn’t just about business. It’s about pressure. Expectations. And the reality of having to earn your place inside a legacy that spans over 100 years. Jack shares what it’s really like growing up inside one of Australia’s most iconic building companies, the lessons passed down through generations, and the personal challenges that come with leadership in a high pressure industry. We dive into burnout, mental health in construction, declining productivity, and why sustainable performance, physically, mentally and emotionally, is critical for long term success. This is a conversation about leadership, identity, and building something that lasts. Subscribe for more stories like this. The M26 Fit podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. To find out more about M26 Fit: https://linktr.ee/m26fit #M26Fit #MagnusOlson #JackHutchinson #Hutchies #Leadership #Legacy #Construction #HighPerformance #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #SuccessMindset #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Discipline #Burnout #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #BuiltToLast #Podcast

    40 min

  6. Mar 22

    The Story of Big Pete Irish - Fighter - Actor - Champion Arm Wrestler

    War changes a man. But what happens when the war follows you home? In this powerful episode of the M26Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Pete O’Hanlon, known to many as “Big Pete Irish,” a former Australian infantry soldier who spent 11 years in the military and completed three tours in East Timor. Pete has lived through experiences most people will never truly understand. The brotherhood of soldiers, the responsibility of carrying a weapon for your country, and the emotional toll that comes with conflict. When the uniform came off, a different battle began. Pete faced PTSD, depression, anxiety and the difficult transition back into civilian life, confronting personal wars that no one trains you for. But instead of breaking, he rebuilt. Today Pete has reinvented himself. He’s an author of two books, a rising actor in film and television, and a champion arm wrestler who continues to push his physical and mental limits. This conversation goes deep into war, brotherhood, trauma, resilience, identity and purpose. Pete speaks openly about the realities soldiers face, what the public doesn’t see, and the lessons war teaches about courage, loyalty and the human spirit. This episode is raw, honest and incredibly powerful. A story of battle, brotherhood and rebuilding a life after war. Subscribe for more powerful conversations like this. The M26Fit Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26Fit: https://linktr.ee/m26fit

    54 min

  7. Mar 8

    Compatibility vs Chemistry: Your Relationship Affects Your Health More Than You Think

    In this episode of the M26FIT Podcast we explore a powerful idea that is often overlooked in the world of health, performance and longevity. Your relationships. Most people understand the habits required to build a strong body. We train, focus on nutrition, prioritise sleep and invest time into improving our physical health. But very few people stop to consider how deeply the quality of their relationships influences their mental wellbeing, stress levels, energy, confidence and even their long-term health. The truth is simple. The relationship you are in can either fuel your health and vitality… or slowly drain it. Joining me for this conversation is Joe Oppenheimer, relationship expert and coach who works with individuals and couples navigating pressure, identity, stress and performance within their relationships. Together we explore the powerful connection between relational health and physical health, and how the people we share our lives with can influence everything from our mindset and emotional stability to our performance and longevity. In this episode we discuss • Why the quality of your relationship directly impacts your physical and mental health • The difference between chemistry and compatibility and why it matters long term • How emotional regulation influences attraction and connection • Why support at home can dramatically affect a man’s confidence and energy • The habits that build strong and resilient relationships • Whether healthy relationships can actually increase longevity • Why modern dating culture can sometimes lead people toward the wrong partner • How personal values shape the success of long-term relationships Because building a high-performance life isn’t just about developing a strong body or a disciplined mind. It’s also about building strong, healthy relationships. And the people closest to you will influence the quality of your life more than almost anything else. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, longevity and high performance. Watch the full episode and discover why relational health may be one of the most important pillars of long-term wellbeing. The M26Fit Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26Fit https://linktr.ee/m26fit #M26Fit #MensHealth #Relationships #Longevity #MentalHealth #HighPerformance #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalFitness #MensMentalHealth #SelfDevelopment #MagnusOlson #Wellbeing #Mindset #LifeBalance #PersonalGrowth

    43 min

  8. Feb 21

    Who Are You When Your Identity Disappears?

    What happens when the role that defined you disappears? For years, Shaun Barry lived inside structure, discipline and high-risk environments. Combat engineer. Platoon commander. Explosives expert. The uniform gave clarity. The mission gave purpose. But when that chapter ended, something far harder began. Who are you when the identity you built your life around is no longer there? In this episode, we go beyond the résumé. We talk about losing structure. Rebuilding purpose. Controlling fear. Facing transition. And building a second life with intention. From combat zones to the film industry. From explosives to entrepreneurship. From certainty to reinvention. This is a conversation about identity, discipline and becoming stronger when everything familiar changes. If you’ve ever faced transition, career shifts, or questioned who you are without the title, this episode will resonate. Subscribe for more stories like this The M26 Fit podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson To find out more about M26 Fit https://linktr.ee/m26fit #ShaunBarry #Identity #Reinvention #MilitaryTransition #MensGrowth #MentalToughness #Discipline #HighPerformance #FromCombatToHollywood #Purpose #Leadership #Resilience #SelfMastery #VeteranLife #BuiltToLast #M26Fit #PersonalDevelopment #Mindset #SecondLife #Transition

    47 min
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Welcome to M26Fit, the podcast that powers your spirit, mind, and body. Host Magnus Olson dives into powerful stories and strategies from top athletes, health experts, and everyday warriors. Our goal is To inspire and challenge you to become the strongest, fittest, and healthiest version of yourself inside and out. 

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  • Creator
    M26 Fit
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 M26 FIT Podcast
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