Beyond The Noise

Tim McKern and Luke Owens
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Beyond The Noise is a podcast about growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Hosted by Tim and Luke, the show explores the stories, challenges, and lessons that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with guests from all walks of life, and the occasional deep dive between hosts, we unpack topics like purpose, ambition, mental health, relationships, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Whether we're talking with business owners, community leaders, athletes, parents, or everyday people with extraordinary stories, our goal is the same: to cut through the noise.

  1. 7h ago

    Ep 36 – A Different Kind Of Courage

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, Luke and Tim sit down for a conversation about a different kind of courage — the kind that has nothing to do with doing something physically hard, and everything to do with being vulnerable, saying what you actually feel, and letting yourself be seen. In this conversation, we talk about:– Why emotional courage can feel harder than physical courage– Telling people what they actually mean to you before it is too late– The difference between feeling love and making someone feel loved– Why being busy, productive or constantly “doing” can sometimes become avoidance– Learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of immediately trying to fix them– Impermanence, and why knowing things will not last can make us appreciate them more– Letting go of control when there is no guaranteed outcome– Why a full life is not about eliminating the lows, but being willing to experience the whole thing A more vulnerable conversation about courage, connection, uncertainty and what it means to stay open even when there is something to lose. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise | @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

  2. Sep 27

    Ep 35 – The Nick Woods Story: From Surviving to Truly Living

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Nick Woods. Nick grew up in Hopetoun surrounded by family, lifelong mates, motorbikes and plenty of wild times. In October 2012, two months before he was due to marry his partner Bec, Nick came off his mountain bike and sustained a spinal cord injury that left him paralysed from the chest down, with significantly reduced function in his hands. What followed was a 10-hour surgery, a pulmonary embolism that caused him to flatline three times, months in hospital and an enormous battle to rebuild his independence. But this episode isn’t only about Nick’s accident. It’s about the person he was before it, the people who stood beside him and the life he has built since. In this conversation, we talk about: – Growing up in Hopetoun, lifelong friendships, motorbikes, humour and the fearless younger version of Woodsy– The accident, his darkest moments in hospital and the relentless approach he took into rehabilitation– The incredible support from the Hopetoun and Bendigo communities, including a fundraiser that raised approximately $300,000– Bec’s experience beside him, their postponed wedding, IVF journey and becoming parents to Charlie– Returning to Powercor, losing his dad, learning to accept help and gaining a perspective that means he no longer sweats the small stuff This episode is about resilience, identity, love, community and rebuilding after life changes in an instant. As Bec said, Nick came out softer, not harder. He chose vulnerability over hardness, reflection over resentment, and grace over bitterness. If this episode gives you perspective, or reminds you of someone who helped carry you through a difficult chapter, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

  3. Sep 15

    Ep 34 – Luke’s Big Announcement, Tim’s Return & One Year On

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, Luke and Tim sit down for their first proper catch up in three months, and there is plenty to catch up on. Luke has some massive news to share. Tim has returned from travelling through eight countries. And Beyond The Noise has officially reached its first birthday. In this conversation, we talk about: – Luke’s big announcement and the next chapter for him and Laura – One year of Beyond The Noise and the impact it has had on listeners – Luke’s incredible progress in the gym – Tim’s funniest, hardest and most memorable travel experiences – Slowing down and no longer rushing through life – Acceptance, vulnerability and what matters most moving forward A genuine catch up between two mates after three of the most eventful months of their lives. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise | @thebeyondthenoisepodcast

  4. Jul 29

    Ep 33 – The Maddy Theobald Story: A Different Kind of Success

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Maddy Theobald. Most people know Maddy through Snap Fitness, cheerleading, real estate, coaching, and the huge energy she brings into every room. She’s a two-time world champion, former Snap Fitness Club Manager of the Year, coach, leader, and someone who spent most of her life chasing big goals and giving everything she had to whatever was in front of her. But this episode isn’t just about the medals, awards, or achievements. It’s about what happens when the things you once believed defined success begin to change. In this conversation, we talk about: – Growing up in Shelbourne, high school, partying, work ethic, and always being the person everyone remembered– Real estate, finding her place at Snap Fitness, and becoming Club Manager of the Year– The reality of competitive cheerleading and what it took to become a two-time world champion– Balancing multiple jobs, coaching, constant travel to Melbourne, and the pressure of always chasing the next goal– Her dad’s stage four cancer diagnosis and the impossible decisions that followed– Grief, stepping away from work, travel, relationships, and learning to build a life around what matters most This episode is about drive, identity, grief, achievement, and a major transition in how Maddy sees life. It’s about honouring everything she achieved, while also recognising that sometimes the dream doesn’t disappear — it simply changes. If this one made you reflect on what success means to you, or reminded you of someone who has helped you through a major life transition, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

  5. Jul 15

    Ep 32 - The Patrick Blood Story: Building Better People

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Patrick Blood. A lot of people around Bendigo know Paddy through local sport, the gym world, footy clubs, and PB Performance and Health. He’s an accredited exercise physiologist, business owner, coach, and someone who has built a strong reputation for helping people move, perform, recover, and rebuild. But this episode isn’t just about rehab or performance. It’s about the person behind the business. In this conversation, we talk about: – Growing up in Ballarat and life on the farm– Sport, footy, St Pat’s, and finding direction– Moving to Bendigo and finding his way into health and performance– Starting PB Performance and Health from a small converted storage room– Building a team, business, and culture around shared ownership– Exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and supporting regional athletes– The mental side of injury, ACL rehab, confidence, identity, and returning to sport– Anxiety, therapy, self-care, leadership, relationships, and learning where your limits are This episode is about building better people. Not just stronger bodies, but better confidence, better support systems, better habits, and better ways of helping people through hard chapters. If this one made you reflect, think differently about rehab, or appreciate someone who has helped you rebuild, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

  6. Jul 1

    Ep 31 - The Josh Gitsham Story: More Than The Game

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Josh Gitsham. A lot of people around Bendigo know Josh through footy. Eaglehawk, North Bendigo, two league best and fairests, big marks, ruck work, and a reputation as one of the best country footballers going around in his time. But this conversation is about more than the game. It’s about the person behind the footballer. In this episode, we talk about: – Growing up in Bendigo and moving to Perth as a teenager– Sport, competitiveness, and the fear of failure– The Bali bombings and the reason he returned to footy– Eaglehawk, North Bendigo, hangers, ruck work, and leaving it all out there– Mental health, hard seasons, and finding his feet again– Music, drumming, creativity, and life after footy– Faith, family, fatherhood, and what matters most now This episode is about identity, resilience, and the parts of a person you don’t always see from the outside. It’s about what sport can give you, what it can take out of you, and what’s left when the playing days are done. If this one made you reflect, think about your own story, or appreciate someone beyond what they’re known for, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

  7. Jun 17

    Ep 30 - Stop Fighting Reality

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we talk about why we resist reality. Why do we fight what has already happened? Why do we try to control outcomes, force certainty, hold onto people, replay the past, and argue with life when it doesn’t match the version we had in our head? In this conversation, we talk about: – Why reality always wins– The difference between pain and suffering– Control, uncertainty, overthinking, and the ego– Why acceptance is not the same as giving up– Letting go of people, outcomes, expectations, and the past– Attachment styles and why we hold on tighter when we feel unsafe– How to return to peace quicker when life doesn’t go to plan This episode is about acceptance. Not pretending things don’t hurt. Not becoming numb. Not giving up. But learning to stop destroying yourself fighting reality. And sometimes, the next level of your life begins the moment you stop fighting the current one. If this one made you reflect, loosen your grip, or think of someone who’s been carrying something heavy, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

  8. Jun 4

    Ep 29 – The Harmony Davies Story: The Pub, The People & The Next Chapter

    In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Harmony Davies. A lot of people around Bendigo know Harmony through Tyson’s Reef. For more than 12 years, she helped turn the pub into more than just a place for a drink. It became a community, a safe space, and somewhere people felt like they belonged. But this episode isn’t just about the pub. It’s about Harmony. The person behind the bar, behind the stories, behind the big personality, and behind all the years of hard work. In this conversation, we talk about: – The Tyson’s Reef years and building a pub that felt like home– The pressure of running a place where everyone else goes to have a good time– The locals, the stories, and the community that made the Reef what it was– COVID, takeaway, staff, survival, and keeping people connected– Travel, London, Bali, and starting fresh– Letting go of the pub after 12 and a half years– Loyalty, friendship, family, freedom, and figuring out what comes next This episode is about community, change, and the courage to start again. It’s about the friendships that outlast the business, the people who make a place feel like home, and the next chapter after giving so much of yourself to one thing. If this one made you laugh, reflect, or think of someone from your own local community, share it with them. 🎙️ Follow us on Instagram: Beyond The Noise — @thebeyondthenoisepodcast This episode is proudly supported by Donny Walker from DMW Tiling. If you need any tiling done — renovations, bathrooms, whatever it is — give Donny a call and he’ll sort you out. 📞 0434 414 522

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Beyond The Noise is a podcast about growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Hosted by Tim and Luke, the show explores the stories, challenges, and lessons that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with guests from all walks of life, and the occasional deep dive between hosts, we unpack topics like purpose, ambition, mental health, relationships, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Whether we're talking with business owners, community leaders, athletes, parents, or everyday people with extraordinary stories, our goal is the same: to cut through the noise.

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  • Creator
    Tim McKern and Luke Owens
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tim McKern and Luke Owens
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Noise

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