The news broke that Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. 
Jai is one of the toughest blokes I've ever met. Not tough in the way people throw the word around. Tough in the way he plays. The way he carries himself. The way he stands up for the people around him. 

This is our favourite moment from the full episode we did together earlier this year. Jai talks about fatherhood and what really matters in life. 

All our love to Jai and his family. 

Watch the full episode here.

The news broke that Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Jai is one of the toughest blokes I've ever met. Not tough in the way people throw the word around. Tough in the way he plays. The way he carries himself. The way he stands up for the people around him. This is our favourite moment from the full episode we did together earlier this year. Jai talks about fatherhood and what really matters in life. All our love to Jai and his family. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pt58KGH008CDE9ICD8gkF">Watch the full episode here.</a>

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

Jai Arrow - What Really Matters in Life | Moments Episode 19

In this episode, I break down Angela Duckworth's research on why passion and perseverance matter more than natural ability... and why effort counts twice. We cover the neuroscience behind why your brain gets stronger at not giving up, the four elements of grit (interest, practice, purpose and hope), why embarrassment and fear of failure are learned behaviours, and the parable of the bricklayers that changed how I think about purpose.

📚 Based on Grit by Angela Duckworth 

🎙️ Inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast with Angela Duckworth

 Follow us on Socials @keeganandcompanypodcast

In this episode, I break down Angela Duckworth's research on why passion and perseverance matter more than natural ability... and why effort counts twice. We cover the neuroscience behind why your brain gets stronger at not giving up, the four elements of grit (interest, practice, purpose and hope), why embarrassment and fear of failure are learned behaviours, and the parable of the bricklayers that changed how I think about purpose.
📚 Based on Grit by Angela Duckworth&nbsp;
🎙️ Inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast with Angela Duckworth
&nbsp;Follow us on Socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypodcast/">@keeganandcompanypodcast</a>

The Most Important Trait in High Performance | The Psychology of Grit #183

310 pounds, 30 beers a day, half a pack of cigarettes and then one moment at the New York City Marathon changed everything.

Herms watched his girlfriend cross the finish line and something broke open. The next day, he laced up and couldn't make it past a mile. One year later, he ran that same marathon on his birthday.

We delved into the eating disorders, what it actually looks like to start running when you can barely walk a block, how an addictive personality can either destroy you or completely rebuild your life, and why the trail running community became the thing that brought him back to himself.

If you've ever felt stuck, this one's gonna hit different.

New episodes weekly. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search "Keegan & Company

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310 pounds, 30 beers a day, half a pack of cigarettes and then one moment at the New York City Marathon changed everything.
Herms watched his girlfriend cross the finish line and something broke open. The next day, he laced up and couldn't make it past a mile. One year later, he ran that same marathon on his birthday.
We delved into the eating disorders, what it actually looks like to start running when you can barely walk a block, how an addictive personality can either destroy you or completely rebuild your life, and why the trail running community became the thing that brought him back to himself.
If you've ever felt stuck, this one's gonna hit different.
New episodes weekly. 🎧 Listen on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts &mdash; search "Keegan &amp; Company
Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/herm.runs/">Herms</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeganandcompanypodcast/">Keegan</a> on socials

Weighing 140kg & 30 Beers a day  to running Ultra Marathons | 182 Alex Hermanson

What if smiling could actually change how you experience pain?

In this episode, Keegan reflects on the contrast between the Tokyo Marathon, one of his toughest races and the London Marathon, where he PB’d and had one of his best performances ever. The difference wasn’t just physical… it was how he experienced the race.

Article: Jazlyn H. Luu, Amanda M. Acevedo, Vida Pourmand & Sarah D. Pressman (2026) The power of smiles: mitigating pain through facial expression, The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21:2, 321-330, DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2025.2462231
Lower heart rate
Regulate stress
Improve emotional recovery after pain

Importantly - it doesn’t reduce the pain itself, but it changes your response to it.

We break down the science, the psychology, and how something as simple as a smile can shift your performance and mindset in high-pressure moments.

Tokyo Marathon Recap

London Marathon Recap

 

What if smiling could actually change how you experience pain?
In this episode, Keegan reflects on the contrast between the Tokyo Marathon, one of his toughest races and the London Marathon, where he PB&rsquo;d and had one of his best performances ever. The difference wasn&rsquo;t just physical&hellip; it was how he experienced the race.
Article: Jazlyn H. Luu, Amanda M. Acevedo, Vida Pourmand &amp; Sarah D. Pressman (2026) The power of smiles: mitigating pain through facial expression, The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21:2, 321-330, DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2025.2462231
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</ul>
Importantly - it doesn&rsquo;t reduce the pain itself, but it changes your response to it.
We break down the science, the psychology, and how something as simple as a smile can shift your performance and mindset in high-pressure moments.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8OexbhcfJ8">Tokyo Marathon Recap</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoDc0CNSR8">London Marathon Recap</a>
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