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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. #176 Jacqui Bell: Youngest Person to Run an Ultra on Every Continent

    40M AGO

    #176 Jacqui Bell: Youngest Person to Run an Ultra on Every Continent

    Jacqui Bell is one of Australia's most impressive ultra runners. She's the youngest person to complete a multi-stage ultra marathon on every continent, has run over 100 ultras, 14 multi-day races, and now works as a journalist at Channel Nine. Ten years ago she was 22, watching someone else run an ultra on YouTube. That same day she Googled how to train for one. Within 24 hours she'd signed up to four desert races on four continents in eight months, with $500 to her name. We discuss the day she nearly broke in Namibia, the stranger in Mongolia who handed her $20,000, and why she thinks balance is harder than suffering. We get into the science of mental resilience, why showing up matters more than feeling ready, the difference between male and female confidence in ultra-endurance sport, what running 19 hours alone through a desert teaches you about negative self-talk, and the addictive personality that drives people like Jacqui to chase bigger and bigger goals. A really honest one. Big thanks to Jacqui for her time.Follow Jacqui: https://www.instagram.com/jacquiabell/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 14m
  2. #175 The Psychology of "Lucky Girl Syndrome"

    4D AGO

    #175 The Psychology of "Lucky Girl Syndrome"

    Lucky girl syndrome went viral on TikTok, but the psychology behind it is decades old. In this episode, Keegan unpacks confirmation bias, locus of control, and why the stories we tell ourselves shape what we notice in the world. Drawing on conversations with Dr. Megan Lee and his own experience of being medically retired from the NRL at 24, Keegan breaks down how belief systems form, why gratitude rewires the brain toward optimism, and how to catch the negative inner voice before it takes hold. For more episodes just like this listen to:#157 The Psychology Of Rumination | Why We Get Stuck on Negative Thoughts (& How to Break Free) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  3. #174 Kalyn Ponga Returns! What his Mindset Coach Taught Him & Why He Chose the Kiwis

    APR 19

    #174 Kalyn Ponga Returns! What his Mindset Coach Taught Him & Why He Chose the Kiwis

    Join Keegan as he sits down with NRL superstar and Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga for a raw conversation about authentic leadership, navigating high-pressure expectations, and the power of emotional resilience. Kalyn opens up about the self-doubt he felt when stepping into leadership, the trap of trying to "act" the part, and how he learned to process anger and disappointment before turning his focus back to the team. He shares the line he lives by and why staying true to your own strengths, and your own feelings, matters more than meeting anyone else's expectations. Listen in and discover your own line to live by.If you enjoyed this episode check out these similar episodes: #82 Nathan Cleary: Daily Disciplines, FOPO & Dealing With Pressure#34 Harry Grant: Melbourne Storm Captaincy, Almost DyingFollow Kalyn: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m
  4. #173 The Psychology Of Toxic Productivity: Why Loving Your Work Burns You Out Faster

    APR 14

    #173 The Psychology Of Toxic Productivity: Why Loving Your Work Burns You Out Faster

    In this episode, Keegan breaks down toxic productivity - the compulsive need to always be doing, achieving, or optimising until it stops serving your life and starts consuming it. Drawing on recent conversations with Grace Grove, Jackie Bell, and Dr. Megan Lee, plus a personal realisation that hit close to home, Keegan explores why people who work on things they love experience burnout more than anyone else, and what it actually costs when the people you care about get the leftover version of you. For more just like this: Grace Grove: How She's Training for a Sub-3 Marathon While Working as a Doctor Dr. Megan Lee: The Rise of the Whimsical Era Listen and subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Youtube Follow for more: Podcast InstagramKeegan's InstagramTikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  5. #172 Rob Dalto: Losing Dad, 38 Marathons & Building the Bronx Burners

    APR 12

    #172 Rob Dalto: Losing Dad, 38 Marathons & Building the Bronx Burners

    Rob Dalto has run all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors three years in a row. Recorded in Tokyo ahead of his 38th marathon, we discuss losing his dad to cancer and how that started the marathon journey. How it took him 10 marathons to break 4 hours and now he's running sub 2:53. Outside of working full time in tech, he makes great content about running the major marathons all around the world and co-founded the Bronx Burners, a run club and community program that has raised $400,000 and provided 44 academic scholarships for kids in the Bronx.If you liked this episode you will enjoy this one:#162 Jake Barraclough (RanToJapan): 280km Weeks, Running in Japan & Finding Your LimitFollow Rob Dalto:InstagramTikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  6. #171 The Psychology of Flow w/ Dr Megan Lee: Why You Can't Force Focus (And What To Do Instead)

    APR 7

    #171 The Psychology of Flow w/ Dr Megan Lee: Why You Can't Force Focus (And What To Do Instead)

    Why do some tasks feel effortless while others feel impossible? Why can I run for hours but can't sit down and write for 20 minutes? In this episode I sit down with psychologist and researcher Dr Megan Lee to break down the science of flow: the state where you lose track of time and perform at your best. We talk about Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's research, Sue Jackson's nine dimensions of flow, why athletes access flow so easily, and how the rest of us can get there too. We also get into a really honest conversation about where we both struggle. Megan can't get to the gym. I can't sit at a laptop. We talk about the 30-minute timer technique, atomic habits, habit stacking, and why starting is always the hardest part.If you enjoyed this episode check our the other episodes we have done with Dr Megan Lee:#121 Dr Megan Lee: How to be Happy#169 The Psychology of Green & Blue Spaces#167 The Psychology of The Whimsical EraFollow Dr Megan Lee:Instagram Website Follow the Podcast: Podcast Instagram: @keeganandcompanypodcast Keegan's Instagram: @keeganhipgrave TikTok: @keeganandcompany See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  7. #170 Grace Grove: Doctor, Runner & Content Creator | Being Yourself & Ditching Toxic Productivity

    APR 2

    #170 Grace Grove: Doctor, Runner & Content Creator | Being Yourself & Ditching Toxic Productivity

    Grace Grove is a paediatrics doctor, a marathon runner preparing for London Marathon, and a content creator who's built a community by just being herself. We talked about burning out in 2025 trying to do it all, why she's doing less this year and doing it with more intention. Going from serial people-pleaser to showing up as her true self. What working in paediatrics has taught her about giving people grace. The LSKD 10-year vision exercise that made her cry. Sitting on the bathroom floor before Sydney Marathon with pre-race nerves so bad she was convinced she had food poisoning. And why becoming a mum is the one thing she'd give everything else up for. If you enjoyed this episode check out these similar episodes:#106 Mary Fowler#91 Montana Farah-Seaton#166 Katie MartinFollow Grace: InstagramTikTok YouTube  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m

  8. MAR 31

    #169 The Psychology of Green & Blue Spaces w/ Dr Megan Lee | Why Nature Changes Your Brain

    How long do you actually need to spend in nature to feel the effects on your mental health? And once you do, how long does it last? In this episode, Dr Megan Lee breaks down the research behind green and blue spaces - what they are, why they work, and what's actually happening in your body when you step onto sand barefoot or dive under a wave. We talk about the COVID study that changed the field, why social connection is consistently the number one predictor of wellbeing across all of her research, and why nature ties together all five pillars of wellbeing without you even trying. For more just like this, listen to Megan's first episode; "#121 Dr Megan Lee: How to be Happy".Spotify Apple PodcastsYouTube Subscribe to be the first to know about new episodes: SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube Follow for more: Podcast Instagram: @keeganandcompanypodcast Keegan's Instagram: @keeganhipgrave TikTok: @keeganandcompany See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 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
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Keegan Hipgrave
  • Show Website
    Keegan and Company

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