South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. An Olympic gold medallist. One of the most successful swimmers in Commonwealth Games history. One of the greatest short-course swimmers the sport has ever seen. And the man who famously stunned the world by beating Michael Phelps.

But beyond the medals, records, and headlines, this is a different side of Chad le Clos.

In this episode, he opens up about pressure, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet shifts that shape who we become. As he prepares for his fifth Olympic Games, Chad reflects on the highs, the setbacks, the expectations, and why he still feels there is more to come.

This is a conversation about more than swimming. It’s about identity, legacy, and what life looks like outside the pool, as Chad shares how he’s helping shape the future of South African swimming and inspire the next generation.

 

South Africa&rsquo;s most decorated Olympian. An Olympic gold medallist. One of the most successful swimmers in Commonwealth Games history. One of the greatest short-course swimmers the sport has ever seen. And the man who famously stunned the world by beating Michael Phelps.
But beyond the medals, records, and headlines, this is a different side of Chad le Clos.
In this episode, he opens up about pressure, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet shifts that shape who we become. As he prepares for his fifth Olympic Games, Chad reflects on the highs, the setbacks, the expectations, and why he still feels there is more to come.
This is a conversation about more than swimming. It&rsquo;s about identity, legacy, and what life looks like outside the pool, as Chad shares how he&rsquo;s helping shape the future of South African swimming and inspire the next generation.
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Nobody prepares you for the moment life shifts beneath your feet. A job. A relationship. A version of yourself you thought you knew. One day it's there, and the next, it isn't.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone who's in that space right now. Not perfect answers... just honest conversations with people who've been there and kept going.

Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice, but knowing you're not alone in it. Shift Happens with Richard Sutton - from 18 May 2026.

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Nobody prepares you for the moment life shifts beneath your feet.&nbsp;A job. A relationship. A version of yourself you thought you knew. One day it's there, and the next, it isn't.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone who's in that space right now. Not perfect answers... just honest conversations with people who've been there and kept going.
Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't advice, but knowing you're not alone in it. Shift Happens with Richard Sutton - from 18 May 2026.
Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens 

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast about transformation, elevation, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Through people’s stories, we explore what happens when life applies pressure, when things change, and when doubt or failure forces a shift. These are honest conversations about the moments that shape us, and what we can learn from them.

This is not about perfect stories. It’s about real ones, and the small, often unseen shifts that change everything. This podcast is a tool to help you learn through the experiences of others, and navigate your own.

Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of SuttonHealth and The Performance Code, and a global expert in stress management, resilience, and human performance. He is the author of The Stress Code, Stressproof – The Game Plan, and Shift Happens, which distils 25 years of science and lived experience into practical ways to work with stress, burnout, and self-doubt.

Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast about transformation, elevation, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Through people&rsquo;s stories, we explore what happens when life applies pressure, when things change, and when doubt or failure forces a shift. These are honest conversations about the moments that shape us, and what we can learn from them.
This is not about perfect stories. It&rsquo;s about real ones, and the small, often unseen shifts that change everything. This podcast is a tool to help you learn through the experiences of others, and navigate your own.
Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of SuttonHealth and The Performance Code, and a global expert in stress management, resilience, and human performance. He is the author of The Stress Code, Stressproof &ndash; The Game Plan, and Shift Happens, which distils 25 years of science and lived experience into practical ways to work with stress, burnout, and self-doubt.
Watch/Listen on primediaplus.com, the Primedia+ app, Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Chad le Clos on Pressure, Reinvention and Life Beyond the Pool

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A two-time Rugby World Cup winner. A Stormers icon. A Springbok centurion. One of the most respected loosehead props of his generation. And a player who spent more than a decade at the pinnacle of world rugby.

But this is not a story about winning World Cups.

It's a story about what happens when the thing you've done your entire life is taken away in an instant.

In this episode, Steven Kitshoff reflects on the moment a routine scrum changed everything. What initially felt like a minor injury turned out to be a career-ending neck injury, forcing him to confront a future he had never planned for.

Steven opens up about the emotional reality of having his rugby career cut short, the uncertainty that followed, and the challenge of rebuilding a life beyond the game. He shares how elite sport taught him to search for the extra two percent, to push beyond perceived limits, and why excellence is often found in the smallest margins.

The conversation explores leadership, resilience, adaptation and the lessons learned from being part of one of the most successful teams in sporting history. Steven reflects on the pressure of elite performance, the value of ownership and alignment, and how those lessons continue to shape his approach to business, broadcasting and life after rugby.

Most powerfully, he speaks about something many athletes rarely discuss: grief. Not grief for a person, but grief for a version of yourself. The player, the competitor, the identity that existed for decades and suddenly disappeared. And why, even today, part of him still wishes he was on the other side of the white line.

This is a conversation about grief, purpose and learning to step into the unknown when life doesn't go according to plan.

A two-time Rugby World Cup winner. A Stormers icon. A Springbok centurion. One of the most respected loosehead props of his generation. And a player who spent more than a decade at the pinnacle of world rugby.
But this is not a story about winning World Cups.
It's a story about what happens when the thing you've done your entire life is taken away in an instant.
In this episode, Steven Kitshoff reflects on the moment a routine scrum changed everything. What initially felt like a minor injury turned out to be a career-ending neck injury, forcing him to confront a future he had never planned for.
Steven opens up about the emotional reality of having his rugby career cut short, the uncertainty that followed, and the challenge of rebuilding a life beyond the game. He shares how elite sport taught him to search for the extra two percent, to push beyond perceived limits, and why excellence is often found in the smallest margins.
The conversation explores leadership, resilience, adaptation and the lessons learned from being part of one of the most successful teams in sporting history. Steven reflects on the pressure of elite performance, the value of ownership and alignment, and how those lessons continue to shape his approach to business, broadcasting and life after rugby.
Most powerfully, he speaks about something many athletes rarely discuss: grief. Not grief for a person, but grief for a version of yourself. The player, the competitor, the identity that existed for decades and suddenly disappeared. And why, even today, part of him still wishes he was on the other side of the white line.
This is a conversation about grief, purpose and learning to step into the unknown when life doesn't go according to plan.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Steven Kitshoff on Grief, Purpose and the Unknown

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One of South Africa's most beloved comedians. A storyteller. A playwright. A theatre icon. The creator of unforgettable characters like Aunty Merle. And a performer who has spent nearly three decades making audiences laugh across South Africa and beyond. But behind the laughter is a story few people know.

In this episode, Marc Lottering reflects on his journey from a pastor's son growing up in Retreat to becoming one of the country's most celebrated entertainers. He shares how the women around his family's kitchen table inspired some of South Africa's most iconic characters, and why storytelling has always been at the heart of his work.

Marc opens up about the years before success, the setbacks that tested him, and the moments he thought might end his career. From being told to stick to advertising instead of comedy, to navigating public mistakes and finding his way through them, he reflects on the experiences that shaped both the performer and the person.

The conversation explores the cost of a life spent making others laugh, the pressure of carrying joy into a divided world, and what happens when the applause fades and the real person steps off stage. Along the way, Marc reflects on love, partnership, imperfection and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of helping people find laughter.

This is a conversation about humour, acceptance and the power of showing up as yourself.

One of South Africa's most beloved comedians. A storyteller. A playwright. A theatre icon. The creator of unforgettable characters like Aunty Merle. And a performer who has spent nearly three decades making audiences laugh across South Africa and beyond. But behind the laughter is a story few people know.
In this episode, Marc Lottering reflects on his journey from a pastor's son growing up in Retreat to becoming one of the country's most celebrated entertainers. He shares how the women around his family's kitchen table inspired some of South Africa's most iconic characters, and why storytelling has always been at the heart of his work.
Marc opens up about the years before success, the setbacks that tested him, and the moments he thought might end his career. From being told to stick to advertising instead of comedy, to navigating public mistakes and finding his way through them, he reflects on the experiences that shaped both the performer and the person.
The conversation explores the cost of a life spent making others laugh, the pressure of carrying joy into a divided world, and what happens when the applause fades and the real person steps off stage. Along the way, Marc reflects on love, partnership, imperfection and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of helping people find laughter.
This is a conversation about humour, acceptance and the power of showing up as yourself.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Marc Lottering on Humour, Acceptance and Joy

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A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye.

But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience.

In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles and feelings of inadequacy, to navigating trauma, anxiety and some of life's darkest moments, she reflects on the beliefs she carried about herself and the journey of learning to rewrite them.

She speaks candidly about the power of family, the role her siblings played in helping her find stability, and how love, support and hope became anchors during times when certainty was nowhere to be found.

This conversation explores what healing really demands, why resilience is something every person possesses, and how growth often comes from learning to hold both the difficult and beautiful parts of your story at the same time. Along the way, Rachel shares what she has learned about boundaries, self-worth, purpose and the ongoing process of becoming.

This is a conversation about healing, hope and choosing to keep moving forward, even when life gives you every reason not to.

A bestselling author. A philanthropist. A businesswoman. A mother. And someone who has spent much of her life navigating adversity, uncertainty and change in the public eye.
But beyond the headlines is a story of survival, healing and extraordinary resilience.
In this episode, Rachel Kolisi opens up about the experiences that shaped her long before the world knew her name. From childhood struggles and feelings of inadequacy, to navigating trauma, anxiety and some of life's darkest moments, she reflects on the beliefs she carried about herself and the journey of learning to rewrite them.
She speaks candidly about the power of family, the role her siblings played in helping her find stability, and how love, support and hope became anchors during times when certainty was nowhere to be found.
This conversation explores what healing really demands, why resilience is something every person possesses, and how growth often comes from learning to hold both the difficult and beautiful parts of your story at the same time. Along the way, Rachel shares what she has learned about boundaries, self-worth, purpose and the ongoing process of becoming.
This is a conversation about healing, hope and choosing to keep moving forward, even when life gives you every reason not to.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Rachel Kolisi on Self-Worth, Survival and Starting Over

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Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Chad le Clos on Pressure, Reinvention and Life Beyond the Pool

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