The Steve Dave Taj Podcast

Tejas Sapate
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Tejas believes that every person carries a unique story - a story shaped by experiences, failures, breakthroughs, and the moments that changed everything. His curiosity for these journeys is what drives this podcast. Because one person’s lesson can be another person’s turning point. This podcast is designed with one purpose: to bring real value to your life. Through honest, stimulating conversations, we explore topics that matter - mental health, resilience, philosophy, entrepreneurship, inspiration, and everything in between. We’re living in a time where there are countless ways to succeed, and yet every definition of success is different. That’s why each episode dives deep into the minds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, uncovering insights, principles, and stories you can apply to your own journey. If you’re looking for growth, perspective, and conversations that spark something inside you - you’re in the right place.  Welcome to a space where every story teaches, and every episode brings you closer to the person you’re becoming.

Episodes

  1. May 28

    Episode 8 - Ben Gathercole - CEO Menslink - From Coaching Olympians to Helping Young Men

    In this episode, I sit down with Ben Gathercole - one of Australia’s most respected high-performance coaches, former leader in elite sport, and now CEO of Menslink. From coaching Olympians and building elite sporting environments to navigating personal health struggles and helping young men through mental health challenges, Ben opens up about the realities behind success, pressure, identity, and purpose. We discuss:  - The hidden cost of high performance  - Burnout, health, and emotional resilience  - Why so many men struggle silently  - The loneliness epidemic in modern masculinity  - What elite sport gets wrong about fulfilment  - Redefining success beyond achievement This is a raw and honest conversation about ambition, masculinity, mental health, and what truly matters when the titles disappear. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    1h 24m

  2. 12/10/2025

    #7 Liam and Brandyn - From Setbacks to Podium

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Brandon and Liam, two passionate CrossFit athletes whose journeys are marked by discipline, resilience, and the power of community. They share how CrossFit evolved from a side activity to a life-defining pursuit, the mindset shifts required to compete at the highest levels, and the importance of support systems - both in and out of the gym. Listen as they open up about overcoming injuries, dealing with setbacks, and the mental strategies that keep them moving forward. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or someone seeking motivation to push through tough times, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt stories about growth, comparison, and finding joy in the process. Discover why it’s never just about tomorrow, but about making yourself proud today.

    1h 4m

  3. 02/03/2024

    #6 Jake Sbroja - Exercise Professional & a Personal Trainer

    Jake is an exercise professional, and a personal trainer based in Canberra, Austrailia. He works with people to achieve their fitness goals.

    47 min

  4. 10/14/2023

    #5 7th Fittest In The World - Brandyn Gaskill (2023 CrossFit Games Athlete - Age Group - 16-17)

    I met Brandyn at a CrossFit Competition in Canberra in February 2022.  He qualified from Oceania to the 2023 CrossFit Games in the Age category of 16-17. We spoke about his journey to the CrossFit Games and the changes he had to make to his everyday routine to achieve this amazing milestone at such young age.

    1h 2m

  5. 11/06/2022

    #4 Trust the process - Moses Petelo (2022 CrossFit Games Athlete)

    A very special episode as I interview the legend Moses Petelo. I met Moses 2 and a half years ago when I first moved to Brisbane. I was introduced to CrossFit through Moses. Moses Petelo is the head coach and owns CrossFit EXF in Brisbane. He finally made his dream to compete at the CrossFit Games come true along with his team mates Henry Carlile, Christee Hollard and Briony Challis. They were ranked #1 in the quarterfinals and #3 in the semi-finals in Oceania and #15 in the world at the 2022 CrossFit games. Some of the things that we talked about in this episode: How the CrossFit EXF team came togetherTraining routineTraining and competing mentalityDiet in the lead up to the GamesHow they bounced back in the last workout at the Semis to punch a ticket to the gamesTraining at CrossFit MayhemFamily support

    1h 49m

  6. 09/12/2022

    #3 CrossFit Affiliate Owner at CrossFit SFS and Down Under Championship - Scott Williams

    Scott Williams is a well known name in the CrossFit community in Canberra. Scotty is a CF-L2 Trainer, online coach and helps people be the best version of themselves.  In this episode we spoke about his journey in the CrossFit industry with him recently making the biggest investment of his life in the Down Under Championship.  If you live in Canberra and are looking to start your CrossFit journey, check out CrossFit SFS in Hume. You can reach out to Scott Williams via his Instagram - scottywilliams123 CrossFit SFS - https://crossfitsfs.com/ Down Under Championship - https://downunderchampionship.com/

    53 min

  7. 09/27/2021

    #2 Discipline, Nutrition, Recovery and Mental Strength - Luke Starr

    In today’s episode I am joined by 8x CrossFit Games Australian Regionals Competitor, 2 x CrossFit Active Team member, Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union 1st Grade Strength and Conditioning Coach and a well know personality in the CrossFit community, Luke Starr from Starr Strength and Performance.  With more than a decade of experience in coaching and competing, Luke has developed his own high-performance system and his aim is to help athletes, coaches and anyone dedicated to reaching their full potential to benefit from his experience. He uses his business Starr Strength and Performance Programming as a vehicle to drive this.  We talked about the key factors that assists an athlete that helps an individual to achieve peak athletic performance - Discipline, Routine, Nutrition, Recovery and Event day Athlete Mental Strength.  You can find him on Instagram - Starr_Strength or visit his website - https://starrstrengthandperformance.com/

    1h 38m
  8. #1 Pilot

    09/05/2021

    #1 Pilot

    In this episode Tejas gives a sneak peak into his life and talks about the motivation behind starting this podcast.

    11 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Tejas believes that every person carries a unique story - a story shaped by experiences, failures, breakthroughs, and the moments that changed everything. His curiosity for these journeys is what drives this podcast. Because one person’s lesson can be another person’s turning point. This podcast is designed with one purpose: to bring real value to your life. Through honest, stimulating conversations, we explore topics that matter - mental health, resilience, philosophy, entrepreneurship, inspiration, and everything in between. We’re living in a time where there are countless ways to succeed, and yet every definition of success is different. That’s why each episode dives deep into the minds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, uncovering insights, principles, and stories you can apply to your own journey. If you’re looking for growth, perspective, and conversations that spark something inside you - you’re in the right place.  Welcome to a space where every story teaches, and every episode brings you closer to the person you’re becoming.

Information

  • Creator
    Tejas Sapate
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Steve Dave Taj Podcast
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