In this episode, Keegan sits down with elite Ironman athlete and co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, Caine Eckstein for aconversation on endurance, discipline, and building something that lasts. From his early days in surf lifesaving to dominating Ironman events and the Coolangatta Gold, Caine shares the unseen pressures of competing at the highest level and the mindset required to stay consistent over time. The conversation explores his transition from elite sport to business, including the birth of Dr. Hydrate, world-record pull-ups, and the lessons sport taught him about work ethic, resilience, and showing up daily.

In this episode, Keegan sits down with elite Ironman athlete and co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, Caine Eckstein for aconversation on endurance, discipline, and building something that lasts. From his early days in surf lifesaving to dominating Ironman events and the Coolangatta Gold, Caine shares the unseen pressures of competing at the highest level and the mindset required to stay consistent over time. The conversation explores his transition from elite sport to business, including the birth of Dr. Hydrate, world-record pull-ups, and the lessons sport taught him about work ethic, resilience, and showing up daily.

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.

Ever wondered what drives the world&rsquo;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.

Keegan and Company

#154 Caine Eckstein: “You’re Not Special” - Out Train the Competition

Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it.

We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle.

We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer.

Resources: 
https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936
 https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking
https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf

Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it.
We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle.
We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer.
Resources: <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936">https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936</a> <a href="https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking"> https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking</a> <a href="https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf">https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf</a>

#157 The Psychology of Rumination | Why We Get Stuck on Negative Thoughts (& How to Break Free)

This week on the pod we sit down with Kitalé Wilson; filmmaker, writer, polar explorer and adventurer.

Kitalé spent his early years living on a sailboat in Indonesia, travelling through Africa and Southeast Asia, and growing up on a family farm in rural Australia. Now at 25, recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year and screening at Banff Film Festival, he's channelling a lifetime of adventure into storytelling through film, photography, and writing.

In this conversation we talk about what it means to grow up with a polar explorer for a father and a therapist for a mother. How those two forces shaped his approach to adventure, creativity, and life. We hear about near misses - hurricane force winds on a 40-foot sailboat in the Southern Ocean, a torn tent in a -30°C snowstorm on an Icelandic glacier - and what those experiences teach you about ego, vulnerability, and mortality.

We also get into why slowing down could be considered a social rebellion these days, the balance between pushing hard and being present, vulnerable masculinity, and why the most dangerous thing you can bring on an expedition is your ego.

This episode is proudly supported by Dometic: Helping power outdoor adventures. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup, you can save 20% at Dometic.com with our exclusive community code.

Discount code: “KEEGAN20 


Learn more about Kitalé Wilson here:

https://kitale.xyz
https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/

This week on the pod we sit down with Kital&eacute; Wilson; filmmaker, writer, polar explorer and adventurer.
Kital&eacute; spent his early years living on a sailboat in Indonesia, travelling through Africa and Southeast Asia, and growing up on a family farm in rural Australia. Now at 25, recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year and screening at Banff Film Festival, he's channelling a lifetime of adventure into storytelling through film, photography, and writing.
In this conversation we talk about what it means to grow up with a polar explorer for a father and a therapist for a mother. How those two forces shaped his approach to adventure, creativity, and life. We hear about near misses - hurricane force winds on a 40-foot sailboat in the Southern Ocean, a torn tent in a -30&deg;C snowstorm on an Icelandic glacier - and what those experiences teach you about ego, vulnerability, and mortality.
We also get into why slowing down could be considered a social rebellion these days, the balance between pushing hard and being present, vulnerable masculinity, and why the most dangerous thing you can bring on an expedition is your ego.
This episode is proudly supported by Dometic: Helping power outdoor adventures. If you&rsquo;re looking to upgrade your setup, you can save 20% at Dometic.com with our exclusive community code.
Discount code: &ldquo;KEEGAN20&nbsp;
 Learn more about Kital&eacute; Wilson here:
<a href="https://kitale.xyz">https://kitale.xyz</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/">https://www.instagram.com/kitalewilson/</a>

#156 Kitalé Wilson: How a Life of Adventure Taught Me to Slow Down

In this episode, host Keegan sits down with AFL veteranJeremy Howe to reflect on a 16-year career shaped by resilience, leadership and values. From his journey through Melbourne and Collingwood to the evolution of club culture, Jeremy shares how prioritising family, vulnerability, and mental health has transformed both performance and perspective. He opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through grief, and the importance of mentorship in elite sport. The conversation also explores preparing for life after football, offering honest insight into identity, longevity, and navigating pressure beyond the game.

In this episode, host Keegan sits down with AFL veteran Jeremy Howe to reflect on a 16-year career shaped by resilience, leadership and values. From his journey through Melbourne and Collingwood to the evolution of club culture, Jeremy shares how prioritising family, vulnerability, and mental health has transformed both performance and perspective. He opens up about personal loss, the lessons learned through grief, and the importance of mentorship in elite sport. The conversation also explores preparing for life after football, offering honest insight into identity, longevity, and navigating pressure beyond the game.

#154 Caine Eckstein: “You’re Not Special” - Out Train the Competition

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