M26 FIT Podcast

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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. 

  1. 5d ago

    How Stress, Sleeplessness and Mania Nearly Cost Him His Life | Declan Kluver

    From the outside, Declan Kluver appeared to have everything: a thriving company, a young family and the drive to keep pushing harder. Behind that success, sleep deprivation, mounting pressure and a manic episode were changing his life faster than the people around him understood. In September 2025, Declan attempted to take his own life and survived. What followed was seven months in hospital, 14 operations and the long process of learning to walk again. But this conversation is not centred on one tragic day. It is about what happened beforehand: the warning signs we miss, the pressure high performers normalise and what genuine intervention can look like. Declan speaks candidly with Magnus Olson about ambition without guardrails, losing his identity, rebuilding his relationship with his children, faith, recovery and why he now believes founder health must be measured before everything falls apart. This episode discusses suicide, bipolar disorder, mania and serious physical injury. Please take care while watching. If you or someone you know needs immediate support in Australia: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 Emergency: call 000 CHAPTERS 00:00 Declan Kluver’s story 01:23 The dream life people could see 02:42 Overdrive, lost sleep and mania 05:40 Ambition needs guardrails 06:32 What a manic episode felt like 09:59 The months before everything changed 13:45 The day at Kangaroo Point 15:05 Waking up in hospital 16:42 The injuries and learning to walk again 17:54 The hardest part of recovery 18:37 “Breaking every bone didn’t amount to a broken heart” 19:41 His children and a second chance 21:27 Faith, survival and purpose 22:44 Could the warning signs have been seen? 24:20 Building 80/20 for founder health 27:37 Why asking “Are you okay?” is not always enough 28:45 “If you lose your mind, you lose everything” 30:19 Quick-fire questions Subscribe for more honest conversations about health, identity, performance and owning your future. The M26 FIT Podcast is hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26 FIT: https://m26fit.au/ #M26FIT #DeclanKluver #MentalHealth #FounderHealth #SuicidePrevention #OwnYourFuture

  2. Sep 1

    I Looked Fit and Successful - But I Was Falling Apart

    From the outside, I looked fit, successful and completely in control. The truth was very different. For more than 20 years, I trained consistently in the gym while smoking, drinking at least a bottle of wine most nights and using alcohol to manage how I felt. Eventually, after years of pressure and responsibility, I burnt out and reached a point where I questioned whether my own life had any value. In this first M26FIT solo episode, I share the deeply personal story behind why M26FIT exists: my wife’s cancer diagnosis, walking away from 18 years in construction, the financial pressure of The Ridge at Maleny, my mental-health breakdown and the unwavering support that reminded me my value was greater than the success or failure of any project. I also explain how movement, connection, structure and removing alcohol from my life helped me rebuild—and why those experiences created a mission to help other people prioritise their health and take ownership of their future before a preventable issue becomes a crisis. This is not a story about having everything figured out. It is about recognising when the foundations beneath a successful-looking life are failing—and choosing to rebuild them. In this episode: * The contradiction between looking fit and genuinely being healthy * Why my wife’s cancer diagnosis became my first serious wake-up call * Giving up smoking after more than 20 years * What my Garmin stress data revealed after I left the construction industry * The pressure of investing virtually everything into The Ridge at Maleny * The mental-health breakdown that changed my life * Why slogans and a single “Are you okay?” are not enough * The support my wife and son gave me when I believed I had failed * How movement, connection, structure and sobriety helped me rebuild * Why M26FIT was created * The mission to make preventative health more accessible to working people * Why strong lives, like strong buildings, depend on their foundations If this episode reminded you of somebody who may be struggling, do not simply send them the video. Call them. Listen. Stay involved. And when necessary, help them access qualified professional support. My experience with exercise, sobriety and prescribed medication is personal and is not medical advice. Nobody should stop or change prescribed medication without first speaking with an appropriately qualified medical professional. If you are in Australia and need immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. If life is in immediate danger, call 000. Subscribe for more honest conversations and solo episodes about health, performance, adversity, identity, purpose and building a life that lasts. The M26FIT Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26FIT: https://m26fit.au/ #M26FIT #MagnusOlson #MensMentalHealth #Burnout #Sobriety #AlcoholRecovery #MentalHealth #PreventativeHealth #Resilience #Purpose #HealthAfter40 #BuiltToLast #OwnYourFuture

  3. Aug 2

    They Said I’d Never Walk Again

    Life changed in an instant. A downhill mountain biking accident in 2018 left Kenton Matthews with a devastating spinal cord injury. Doctors warned he may never walk again. Today, he rides multiple times a week, leads two successful businesses and continues to prove that resilience is built one decision at a time. But this isn’t just a story about recovery. It’s a conversation about identity, purpose, discipline, health, business and learning to focus on what you can control when life doesn’t go to plan. In this episode, Kenton shares the moments no one sees, the physical challenges he still lives with every day, the mental battle of rebuilding his life, the lessons he’s learnt through adversity, and why he believes health is our greatest asset. We also explore: • The mindset that helped him learn to walk again • Why he got back on the bike after nearly losing everything • Building successful businesses through resilience and accountability • Why “control the controllables” became his philosophy • The importance of purpose, community and taking ownership of your future This is an honest and powerful conversation about what it really means to Build a Life that Lasts. If this episode added value to your life, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear this story. The M26 FIT Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. At M26 FIT, Where FIT stands for Forever In Training because no matter where you are in life, there’s always another lesson to learn, another challenge to overcome, and another opportunity to grow. 🔗 To learn more about M26 FIT: https://linktr.ee/m26fit #M26FIT #ForeverInTraining #KentonMatthews #SpinalCordInjury #Resilience #Mindset #MentalStrength #PersonalGrowth #MountainBiking #Recovery #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneur #OwnYourFuture #BuiltToLast #Health #Fitness #Discipline #Purpose #Podcast #Inspiration

  4. Jul 20

    Two Athletes. Different Beliefs. One Conversation

    Can two people with very different beliefs agree on anything. One is a Christian. The other describes himself as believing in “one less God.” One is a builder, helicopter pilot and entrepreneur. The other is a Masters athlete, educator and MBA graduate. On paper, Magnus Olson and Don Sanka couldn’t be more different. Yet after sitting down to discuss purpose, discipline, identity, health, longevity and life, they discovered something unexpected… Shared values matter more than shared beliefs. In this episode of the M26 FIT Podcast, we explore: • What really drives human performance • Discipline versus motivation • Identity beyond your career • Longevity and healthy ageing • Community and connection • Purpose, meaning and fulfilment • Science, faith and personal responsibility This isn’t a debate. It’s a conversation about listening, learning and discovering that we often have more in common than we think. Who do you believe? Watch the conversation and decide for yourself. 🔥 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking. The M26 FIT Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26 FIT: https://linktr.ee/m26fit

  5. Jun 22

    The Future of Health Is in Your Hands

    What if the future of health isn’t in the hands of doctors, hospitals or governments… but in yours? In this powerful conversation, Magnus Olson and Don Sanka sit down with Dr Vu Tran and Gopi Sara to explore the future of healthcare, longevity, prevention, AI, full-body MRI scans, blood testing, addiction, lifestyle habits and personal responsibility. We discuss: • Why healthcare is built to treat disease rather than prevent it • How AI is changing medicine faster than most people realise • Why consumers are becoming more informed than ever before • The role of full-body MRI scans and preventative testing • The truth about alcohol, addiction and habit formation • Why connection may be the missing ingredient in modern health • The simple daily habits that can dramatically improve your healthspan and lifespan One of the biggest takeaways? Most people are searching for complex solutions while ignoring the fundamentals. Walk more. Drink more water. Eat more fibre. Sleep better. Take ownership of your health. The future of healthcare is changing rapidly, and this conversation explores what that means for all of us. Watch the full episode and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations on health, performance, business, longevity and living with purpose. The M26 FIT Podcast is proudly hosted by Magnus Olson. Find out more about M26 FIT: https://linktr.ee/m26fit #M26FIT #Longevity #PreventativeHealth #HealthOptimization #AIHealthcare #FutureOfHealthcare #Biohacking #Healthspan #Lifespan #Wellness #MensHealth #FitnessOver40 #FitnessOver50 #HealthyAging #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #HealthPodcast

  6. Jun 7

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 M26 FIT Podcast
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