Embracing Change with Peter FitzSimons


Peter FitzSimons is a former rugby player turned author and journalist. They discuss Peter's transition from sports to writing, his views on luck and hard work, and his advice for navigating major life changes. Peter shares personal stories, including his unexpected journey into journalism and his …

Redefining Failure: A Journey Beyond Success with Amber Daines

In this episode of Life After the Whistle, Amber Daines explores the complex relationship between success and failure, particularly for athletes transitioning out of their sports careers. She discusses how the definition of failure evolves after achieving significant success and the challenges of r…

Exploring the Self to Better the Man with Jamie Young

Jamie Young is a newly retired professional soccer player with a storied career of 25 years. He left home at the age of 15 to play soccer in England, which is considered as one of the most elite countries in world soccer. After 13 years, he decided to return home and play in the A-League which is t…

Find Successful People and Follow their Path with Ben Lucas

Ben Lucas is the co-founder of Sydney’s leading fitness and yoga studio Flow Athletic and is a former NRL player for the Cronulla Sharks. Ben is one of Australia’s leading personal trainers, with a client list that includes Erin Holland, Sammy Robinson, and Elton John. Ben is also an ambassador for…

The Humble Olympic Champion - Bronwen Knox

Bronwen Knox is a four-time Olympian and one of Australia’s most decorated water polo players, with 399 international appearances and two Olympic bronze medals to her name. After nearly two decades in elite sport, she has built a parallel career as a lawyer and a governance and integrity leader. S…

Ballet, Business, and Beyond with Emma Franklin Bell

Emma Franklin Bell is a writer and coach who was born and raised on the sunny Central Coast of NSW. At 16 years old she moved interstate to pursue who passion for dance and performance. This led to a career in dance studio ownership, teaching, studio coaching, assessing and adjudicating. In her la…

Gracie Elvin: A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

Gracie Elvin is a two-time Australian national road cycling champion and former Olympian and the first Australian woman to podium at the iconic Tour of Flanders, amongst other things. But Gracie’s greatest legacy may lie off the bike. In 2017, she co-founded The Cyclists’ Alliance, the first-ever w…

Controlled Stress and Health: Tom Harvey from Athlete to Entrepreneur

Tom Harvey is the co-founder of TH7, Australia’s leading wellness and recovery destination designed to help people live better, longer. A former professional rugby 7s player for the Queensland Reds and Australian 7s, Tom’s journey into performance and recovery began with a career-halting injury — a…

High Performance is a Journey, not a Destination - Chris Webb

Hailing from the Barrington Coast of NSW, Chris was born into an independently owned Stock andStation Agency family where his passion for livestock, the agricultural community and sport originated. He attended boarding school for secondary education in Sydney and then to the University of Queenslan…

Grit, Resilience and Balance the Keys to Success with NRL Star Billy Pedden

Billy Pedden is a former professional rugby league player best known for his time with the Newcastle Knights during the foundation years of the NRL club. A tough competitor on the field, Billy built his career around hard work, resilience, and loyalty to his team and community. Since hanging up hi…