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Ever wondered what drives the world’s top athletes beyond the scoreboard? Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.

  1. 4H AGO

    #158 Katy Bradley: Ironman Prep, Cutting Weight (the HEALTHY way) & Navigating the Loss of a Parent

    This week on the pod we sit down with Katy Bradley; nutritionist and endurance athlete. In this conversation we talk about why so many people under-fuel by mistake, how to cut weight (the healthy way) without destroying your performance, and what a proper carb load actually looks like ahead of a big race. Katy is a couple of weeks out from her first Ironman and breaks down her personal tips and tricks that she is going to be taking into race day. Katy opens up about losing her dad to cancer, how watching his relentless work ethic shaped who she is today. What helped, what didn't, and why the hardest thing she's ever been through gave her even more mental strength today which she carries into everything now.Learn more about Katy Bradley here:https://www.instagram.com/katybradleyyhttps://www.instagram.com/katy_bradley_nutrition https://katybradleynutrition.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m

  2. 5D AGO

    #157 The Psychology of Rumination | Why We Get Stuck on Negative Thoughts (& How to Break Free)

    Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it. We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle. We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer. Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936 https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  3. FEB 15

    #156 Kitalé Wilson: How a Life of Adventure Taught Me to Slow Down

    This week on the pod we sit down with Kitalé Wilson; filmmaker, writer, polar explorer and adventurer. Kitalé spent his early years living on a sailboat in Indonesia, travelling through Africa and Southeast Asia, and growing up on a family farm in rural Australia. Now at 25, recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year and screening at Banff Film Festival, he's channelling a lifetime of adventure into storytelling through film, photography, and writing. In this conversation we talk about what it means to grow up with a polar explorer for a father and a therapist for a mother. How those two forces shaped his approach to adventure, creativity, and life. We hear about near misses - hurricane force winds on a 40-foot sailboat in the Southern Ocean, a torn tent in a -30°C snowstorm on an Icelandic glacier - and what those experiences teach you about ego, vulnerability, and mortality. We also get into why slowing down could be considered a social rebellion these days, the balance between pushing hard and being present, vulnerable masculinity, and why the most dangerous thing you can bring on an expedition is your ego. This episode is proudly supported by Dometic: Helping power outdoor adventures. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, you can save 20% at Dometic.com with our exclusive community code. Discount code: “KEEGAN20  Learn more about Kitalé Wilson here: https://kitale.xyz https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 50m

  4. FEB 8

    #155 Jeremy Howe: More Than AFL

    In this episode, host Keegan sits down with AFL veteran Jeremy Howe to reflect on a 16-year career shaped by resilience, leadership and values. From his journey through Melbourne and Collingwood to the evolution of club culture, Jeremy shares how prioritising family, vulnerability, and mental health has transformed both performance and perspective. He opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through grief, and the importance of mentorship in elite sport. The conversation also explores preparing for life after football, offering honest insight into identity, longevity, and navigating pressure beyond the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 4m

  5. FEB 1

    #154 Caine Eckstein: “You’re Not Special” - Out Train the Competition

    In this episode, Keegan sits down with elite Ironman athlete and co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, Caine Eckstein for aconversation on endurance, discipline, and building something that lasts. From his early days in surf lifesaving to dominating Ironman events and the Coolangatta Gold, Caine shares the unseen pressures of competing at the highest level and the mindset required to stay consistent over time. The conversation explores his transition from elite sport to business, including the birth of Dr. Hydrate, world-record pull-ups, and the lessons sport taught him about work ethic, resilience, and showing up daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 32m
  6. Olympic Mindset with Jess Fox | Moments Ep #18

    JAN 27

    Olympic Mindset with Jess Fox | Moments Ep #18

    Jess Fox shares the Olympic mindset tools she used to prepare for Paris, including visualisation, journaling for athletes and why she stopped chasing results and started chasing the experience. From silver and bronze “eras” to committing to a “gold story only” mindset, Jess explains the subconscious habits and mental preparation that helped her perform under pressure. She also talks about using Champions Park in Paris as her phone screensaver to lock in the feeling of winning, and how she practised those emotions years before the Olympic moment by visualising the crowd during podium ceremonies. If you’re into sports psychology, high performance habits, confidence, and mental resilience, this one’s for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  7. JAN 25

    #153 James Newbury: Why Most People Quit Too Early

    Join Keegan as he sits down with James Newbury, fitness entrepreneur and elite competitor, for a wide-ranging conversation on training, business, and personal growth. James shares his journey from childhood athletics to competing at the highest levels of CrossFit and HYROX, including how he rapidly built a thriving, community-driven gym environment. Together they unpack the power of consistency, adapting through setbacks, and learning from failure, alongside the sacrifices required to pursue excellence. This episode highlights the value of shared experiences, resilient mindset, and building environments that bring the best out of people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 27m

  8. JAN 20

    The Psychology of Goal Setting | #152

    In this episode, we break down how to actually set goals that stick. We explore research from Emily Balcetis at NYU on how motivation and visual perception shape what we see as possible, and why your mindset changes your outcomes. We also discuss findings from Gail Matthews, showing that writing down and sharing your goals can increase your chances of success by up to 33%. Finally, we unpack how hard your goals should be and why the right level of challenge matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
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Ever wondered what drives the world’s top athletes beyond the scoreboard? Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Keegan Hipgrave
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Keegan Hipgrave
  • Show Website
    Keegan and Company