Purpose Driven Movement

Tarek Michael Chouja & Jay Hedley | Fitness Professionals
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Welcome to Purpose Driven Movement | Inside the Performer’s Mind, a collaboration between Functional Training Institute and HeadCoach. Hosted by Tarek Michael Chouja and Jay Hedley, this podcast is for sport, health, wellness, and fitness professionals who want to operate at a higher level. Each episode takes you inside real conversations with coaches, athletes, and leaders in high performance. Together, Tarek and Jay explore both sides of performance — the physical and technical elements of training, and the mental skills, mindset, and leadership habits that support it. You’ll hear insights on preparation, communication under pressure, coaching philosophy, culture, and building winning environments. No fluff. No shortcuts. Just practical ideas you can apply immediately with your athletes, your clients, and your own performance. If you are serious about your craft and want to coach better, lead better, and perform better, this podcast is for you.

  1. Welcome to Purpose Driven Movement | Inside the Performer’s Mind

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    Welcome to Purpose Driven Movement | Inside the Performer’s Mind

    Welcome to Purpose Driven Movement | Inside the Performer’s Mind, a collaboration between Functional Training Institute and HeadCoach. Hosted by Tarek Michael Chouja and Jay Hedley, this podcast is for sport, health, wellness, and fitness professionals who want to operate at a higher level. Each episode takes you inside real conversations with coaches, athletes, and leaders in high performance. Together, Tarek and Jay explore both sides of performance — the physical and technical elements of training, and the mental skills, mindset, and leadership habits that support it. You’ll hear insights on preparation, communication under pressure, coaching philosophy, culture, and building winning environments. No fluff. No shortcuts. Just practical ideas you can apply immediately with your athletes, your clients, and your own performance. If you are serious about your craft and want to coach better, lead better, and perform better, this podcast is for you. This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

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  2. From Player to Leader: Insights from Fiji Rugby’s Alana Thomas on Leadership and Culture

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    From Player to Leader: Insights from Fiji Rugby’s Alana Thomas on Leadership and Culture

    What truly sets elite sports leaders apart when managing multicultural teams? In this special episode of Purpose Driven Movement Podcast, co-hosts Jay Hedley and Tarek Michael-Chouja speak with Alana Thomas from Fiji Rugby about her journey from player to high-performance manager and how culture, connection, and empathy shape winning teams. You’ll learn how to shift from control to influence, balance accountability with care, and leverage cultural intelligence to drive team success. Discover why planning, consistency, and adaptability are essential for elite performance. These insights provide actionable strategies for athletes, coaches, and sports leaders aiming to elevate their leadership and team outcomes. Listen now and get ready to transform your leadership and high-performance approach. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Resources: Alana Thomas’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-thomas-08366971  Get 15% off our Mental Skills Training course. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/mental-skills-training-for-coaches/ Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson: https://amzn.to/499x6nO  Join Our Mailing List About Our Guest: Australian Wallaroo #88 and NSW Waratahs Hall of Fame inductee with over 20 years of international women's rugby experience. A former coach of the Australian A team and Melbourne Rebels Super W, she most recently served as Women's High Performance Manager at Fiji Rugby Union, leading the Fijiana programs to their second RWC and historic milestones including Fiji's first Six Nations victory and a rise from 19th to 13th in world rankings. Alana holds a Level 4 Performance Coach accreditation and serves on key World Rugby committees shaping the future of the game. About Tarek: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. About Jay: Jay Hedley is a high-performance coach and creator of the Integral+ methodology, a whole-person approach to elite development. With over 20 years of experience, he has supported Olympic gold and silver medalists, Rugby World Cup competitors, professional boxers, and Formula 1 teams including Red Bull Racing and Williams F1. His work goes beyond traditional mental skills training, developing athletes across mindset, physiology, personality structure, and leadership. A Meta Coaching Foundation Certified Coach, NLP Master Trainer, and Neuro-Semantics Specialist, Jay helps performers elevate both results and consciousness. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts. We sometimes include links to products and services w This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

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  3. Are You Fueling or Nourishing Your Body? How Fitness Professionals Can Optimise Health and Performance with Food - with Ian Craig

    2025. 12. 15.

    Are You Fueling or Nourishing Your Body? How Fitness Professionals Can Optimise Health and Performance with Food - with Ian Craig

    Are you fueling your body or genuinely nourishing it? Join Ian Craig, founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN), as he challenges conventional sports nutrition thinking. In this episode, you'll learn how to balance macronutrients with essential micronutrients, integrate diverse, colorful foods into your diet, and support your mitochondrial health for optimal energy, recovery, and performance. Ian breaks down practical strategies for fitness professionals and anyone who wants to improve their nutrition for health and exercise performance. Listen now and get ready to rethink your approach to food and nourishment. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Resources: Integrative Sports Nutrition Website: https://intsportsnutrition.com/about/  Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition Book: https://intsportsnutrition.com/textbook/  Ian Craig’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-craig-nutrition/  Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout: https://www.functionaltraininginstitute.com  Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson: https://amzn.to/499x6nO  Join Our Mailing List: https://sa319.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vowsignup  About Our Guest: Ian Craig MSc DipCNE FBANT INLPTA is the founder of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN) and course leader of their online postgraduate level courses. He is an experienced exercise physiologist, nutritional therapist, NLP practitioner, and an endurance coach. Clinically, within a team dynamic, Ian works with sporting individuals and complex health cases at his Scottish home, and online. Additionally, Ian co-authored the Struik Lifestyle book Wholesome Nutrition with his natural chef wife Rachel Jesson and the Routledge textbook Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Professor Justin Roberts.  About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts: https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com  We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Related: sports nutrition strategies for fitness professionals, how to balance macronutrients and micronutrients, integrative nutrition for health and performance, practical ways to nourish your body naturally, using diverse foods to boost energy and recovery This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    38분
  4. The Miracle Healing Effects of Light Phytotherapy with Peter Forhan

    2025. 11. 24.

    The Miracle Healing Effects of Light Phytotherapy with Peter Forhan

    What if your chronic fatigue, inflammation, or low mood has nothing to do with motivation and everything to do with sunlight deficiency? In this episode, Peter Forhan, a Light Physicist,  breaks down the science behind how sunlight and red light therapy restore cellular energy, why most people today are living in chronic low-power mode, and how your intracellular water acts like a biological solar panel. You’ll learn about near-infrared wavelengths for recovery, optimal sun exposure for different skin types, hydration as your body’s “battery capacity,” and the role of sun gazing for pineal gland activation. Listen now and get ready to rethink how light shapes your biology, your mood, and your long-term health. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Our favourite quotable moments: “Light is the most important thing that we can study.” - Peter Forhan  “We are chronically dehydrated of solar energy, which is an urgent health crisis.” - Peter Forhan  “Every single cell of your body is a solar panel, full stop.” - Peter Forhan Resources: Light Bodies Book Website Peter Forhan’s Instagram Lumaflex Website Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout. Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson. Join Our Mailing List About Our Guest: Peter Forhan is a Light Physicist who writes about the intersection of Biology and Solar Energy. As a classically trained Materials Engineer at the University of Michigan, he changed his focus to Light Physics after observing the miracle healing effects of Phototherapy. Today Peter writes, speaks, and consults while travelling the world nomadically. About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    44분
  5. Heart Rate Variability [HRV]: How SPREN Helps Coaches Design Personalised Client Programmes with Jason Moore

    2025. 11. 03.

    Heart Rate Variability [HRV]: How SPREN Helps Coaches Design Personalised Client Programmes with Jason Moore

    Ever wondered how technology can transform your health journey? In this episode of the Purpose Driven Movement podcast, Coach Tarek sits down with Jason Moore, founder of SPREN and Elite HRV, to discuss the future of health technology. Discover how SPREN is making health data more accessible and actionable, and learn about the role of personalization in health management. Jason shares insights into bridging the gap between medical and preventative health, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among health professionals. Listen now and get ready to revolutionize your approach to health and wellness!  If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Our favourite quotable moments: “Our goal is not to create a walled garden where you can only work with our stuff.” - Jason Moore “The most important piece of equipment that we have is our body.” - Jason Moore “What we want to do is provide tools that allow coaches to scale themselves a little bit more, reach more people while keeping the quality of their service high.” - Jason Moore Resources: Spren Website: http://spren.com Spren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sprenlabs/ Jason Moore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehumanjason/ Download Spren on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/spren-body-fat-fitness-tracker/id1664503999  Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout: https://www.functionaltraininginstitute.com Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson: https://amzn.to/499x6nO  Join Our Mailing List: https://sa319.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vowsignup  About Our Guest: Jason Moore is a dedicated innovator in health and fitness, known for developing tools that have empowered 1.2 million people to better understand their bodies. With a passion for the intersection of behavior, physiology, and outcomes, Jason's work is valued by research teams, military units, and top sports teams. Practicing what he preaches, he has transformed his own health, reducing his biological age and improving his fitness. Jason's mission is to help people build strong, capable bodies and minds by providing access to effective tools and guidance. About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Related: SPREN personalized health tools, improving body composition with technology, longevity This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    43분
  6. The Mental Skills Coach: How the Inner Game Drives the Outer Game, with HeadCoach and The Coaching Room’s Jay Hedley

    2025. 10. 13.

    The Mental Skills Coach: How the Inner Game Drives the Outer Game, with HeadCoach and The Coaching Room’s Jay Hedley

    What separates good athletes from great ones? In this episode, host Tarek Michael-Chouja speaks with Jay Hedley, Managing Partner at The Coaching Room, who draws on years of experience in elite sport to show how mental skills shape winning outcomes. From working with powerhouse teams like Fiji Rugby to launching the HeadCoach brand, Jay explores transforming anxiety into potential, building strong team cultures, and collaborating with sports psychologists. You’ll also hear about his mental skills training program designed to equip coaches and athletes with the tools to thrive under pressure. Listen now and step inside the mindset of champions. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Our favourite quotable moments: “As I always say, the game's always won before it's won.” - Jay Hedley “Sport is a bridge between the early stage of development and the later stages of development.” - Jay Hedley “High performance is about waking up, growing up, cleaning up, and showing up.” - Jay Hedley Resources: HeadCoach Website The Coaching Room Website The Coaching Room YouTube The Coaching Room Instagram The Coaching Room Facebook The Coaching Room LinkedIn Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout. Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson. Join Our Mailing List About Our Guest: Jay Hedley is the Managing Partner at The Coaching Room®, a firm dedicated to helping high-performance executives, athletes, sports coaches, and teams unleash their full potential. With a focus on identifying blind spots and challenging limiting beliefs, Hedley is known for building clarity in both professional and personal life. His extensive client roster includes executive teams at organizations like RedBull Racing, KPMG Australia, and Optus, as well as elite sports programs such as the Waratahs and Fiji Rugby Sevens. Most recently, he contributed to the Fijiana XVs at the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, specializing in developing mental and leadership capacities. His unique approach synthesizes NLP, developmental coaching, and integral theory, all centered on the critical question of "how you show up." About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Related: high performance coaching, mental skills, sports psychology, coaching dynamics, team culture This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    29분
  7. Foot Sensory Performance and Movement Longevity with Dr Emily Splichal

    2025. 09. 22.

    Foot Sensory Performance and Movement Longevity with Dr Emily Splichal

    What if your feet hold the key to lifelong health, agility and movement? In this episode, Dr Emily Splichal, the Movement Longevity Doctor, shares her journey from podiatry to functional health, showing how foot strength and balance shape our overall wellbeing. She explains the hidden risks of overly supportive shoes and offers practical strategies for moving towards minimalist footwear. You’ll learn her four pillars of foot health: activation, strength, balance and recovery and how to weave them into simple daily routines for lasting movement and vitality. Listen now and start building a stronger foundation for every step you take. If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform! Our favourite quotable moments: “My appointments last an hour because I'm actually listening to the patient for a sufficient amount of time.” - Dr Emily Splichal “Shoes are a sensory barrier; a natural foot function barrier. It can atrophy the small muscles in the foot.” - Dr Emily Splichal “Our feet are not designed to support themselves, especially in modern society in the concrete jungle gym.” - Dr Emily Splichal Resources: Naboso Website Dr Emily Splichal Website Dr Emily's Instagram Naboso Technology's Instagram The Functional Foot Doc's Instagram Naboso's Amazon Sensory Sapiens Book Born to Rise Podcast Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout. Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson. Join Our Mailing List  About Our Guest:  Dr Emily Splichal, aka the Movement Longevity Doctor, is a Functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, author of Barefoot Strong and Sensory Sapiens, and the CEO/founder of Naboso. With over 23 years in the health & fitness industry, Dr Splichal has positioned herself as a global leader on the topics of postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration. Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Master's Human Movement (MS), NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts: https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com.  We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    36분
  8. Healing Beyond IVF: Kelly O'Brien’s Purpose, Wellness & Self-Care Journey to Elysium Wellness

    2025. 09. 01.

    Healing Beyond IVF: Kelly O'Brien’s Purpose, Wellness & Self-Care Journey to Elysium Wellness

    Step into an inspiring story of transformation as Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness, shares her deeply personal journey from corporate life through the heartbreak and trauma of IVF to discovering lasting healing, purpose, and mental health awareness. In this episode, Kelly reveals how a near-fatal incident became the spark for personal growth, leading her to create accessible wellness solutions and champion the importance of self-care for wellness enthusiasts. If you’re navigating trauma, seeking healing, or striving for personal growth against life’s toughest challenges, Kelly’s journey offers hope, practical self-care wisdom, and the reminder that your path to wellness can become your purpose. - Hear how Kelly’s experience surviving a life-threatening IVF complication was the turning point that inspired the creation of Elysium Wellness, reshaping her approach to trauma, healing, and self-care. - Discover practical mental health strategies for managing stress, letting go of guilt, and building self-awareness—essential tools for anyone facing infertility or other life challenges. - Learn the vital importance of community, forgiveness, and creating accessible wellness spaces, as well as the innovative role of therapies like red light therapy in supporting recovery and holistic wellbeing. Resources: Elysium Wellness Website / Store: https://elysiumwellness.com.au/  Elysium Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_elysium_wellness  Featured Partner: LumaFlex Portable Red Light Therapy: https://www.lumaflex.com/ Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout.Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson. Join Our Mailing List About Our Guest : Kelly O’Brien is the founder and CEO of Elysium Wellness and This is Elysium. She comes from the corporate world with nearly 20 years of experience before taking time off to follow her entrepreneurial passion to start her own wellness company. About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement. This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.

    36분
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Welcome to Purpose Driven Movement | Inside the Performer’s Mind, a collaboration between Functional Training Institute and HeadCoach. Hosted by Tarek Michael Chouja and Jay Hedley, this podcast is for sport, health, wellness, and fitness professionals who want to operate at a higher level. Each episode takes you inside real conversations with coaches, athletes, and leaders in high performance. Together, Tarek and Jay explore both sides of performance — the physical and technical elements of training, and the mental skills, mindset, and leadership habits that support it. You’ll hear insights on preparation, communication under pressure, coaching philosophy, culture, and building winning environments. No fluff. No shortcuts. Just practical ideas you can apply immediately with your athletes, your clients, and your own performance. If you are serious about your craft and want to coach better, lead better, and perform better, this podcast is for you.

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    Tarek Michael Chouja & Jay Hedley | Fitness Professionals
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