Life on tour looks glamorous from the outside. On the inside, it can be lonely, exhausting, and unforgiving.

In this Bite Size from episode #154, Dr Bill Anseline shares why he built Hemisphere — a business designed to support touring musicians when their bodies and minds are under the most pressure.

From the long nights to the constant travel, Dr Bill explains what artists really need on the road, and why “leaving nobody behind” isn’t just a value, but a non-negotiable. This is a short but powerful insight into purpose-led work, mental health, and looking after people when the spotlight is on.

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Most people believe peak performance comes from pushing harder, longer, and faster. The science says the opposite.

Your brain was never designed for nonstop focus. The highest performers don’t grind, they reset.

Mental Skills Coach, Andrew May (Wallabies, Sea Eagles, Tim Tszyu), breaks down why productivity works in waves, not willpower, and why mental resets are fundamentally different from mindfulness. It explores how short, strategic pauses protect performance rather than interrupt it, and how even 30 seconds can change the state of your nervous system.

From controlling an amygdala hijack to using breath, music, and vision to reset your brain under pressure, this is a reframe of rest as a performance skill, not a weakness.

This isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about learning how to reset before everything unravels.

1:30 The science of mental resets, how they differ from mindfulness, and why we work best in waves

4:15 Why resets protect performance (and the power of micro-recovery)

7:45 The 30-second reset: breath, music, and state change

11:20 Visual resets: covering the eyes and panoramic vision

15:30 Amygdala hijack — and how to regain control

18:30 Common reset mistakes and why progress beats perfection

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Most teams double down when things stall. More drills. More meetings. More effort.

Mike Cron (one of world rugby's most successful coaches) did the opposite.

Instead of searching for answers inside his own sport, he started borrowing from others: different games, different pressures, different ways of thinking about performance. This bite size episode is about learning how to see what others miss.

If you’re responsible for people, results, or momentum - this will change how you think about improvement.

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Want to build a high performing team? Look no further than Anthony Seibold, Head Coach of the NRL's Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. With his extensive background as a professional player and university educator, along with coaching experience at the highest levels, Seibold offers a unique perspective on team dynamics and success.

2:15 Growing up, role models, and being the “buck stops here” person
5:15 Early rugby, teaching as plan B, and pre-professional play
11:15 Teaching teachers, note-taking habits, and Melbourne Storm coaching
16:30 Craig Bellamy’s influence, imposter syndrome, and South Sydney success
22:45 Rabbitohs finals, moving to Brisbane Broncos, and early mental skills lessons
28:00 Integrating mental skills with training, mistakes, and accountability
39:30 Working under Eddie Jones, coaching improvements, and resilience
46:45 Teachers making top NRL coaches, Doug Lemov, and giving effective feedback
54:00 Checking understanding, chasing multiple goals, and corporate coaching applications
1:00:30 Turn-and-talk method, note-taking, and personal wellbeing
1:10:30 Club reflections, public scrutiny, and next-level leadership
1:17:30 Reverse engineering world-class teams, program integration, and celebrating others
1:22:40 Podcast reflections, advice to younger self, and passion for mental skills

Connect with Anthony:
LinkedIn | Manly Sea Eagles | Doug Lemov Book

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What keeps you going when life takes everything from you?

Christina “BC” Sy shares what it means to keep showing up after the unimaginable. After losing both of her children, her world didn’t just change — it shattered.

Hear how survival became a daily decision, why grief never truly disappears, and how learning to live alongside pain became the only way forward. This isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about choosing to keep going — one day at a time — when the unthinkable has already happened.

If you’re struggling with grief or thoughts of self-harm, you are not alone. Help is available:

• Lifeline Australia (24/7): 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue (24/7): 1300 22 4636
• Kids Helpline (if supporting children): 1800 55 1800

Reaching out is a sign of strength. Support is there when you need it.

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A rare look inside the life and mindset of Matt Comyn, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. From being raised by a single mother to leading one of Australia’s largest companies, Matt’s journey is built on resilience, discipline, and an extraordinary work ethic.

A serious student of psychology and human performance, Matt shares how he trains his body and mind, the performance strategies and wearable data he relies on, the coaches who’ve shaped his thinking, and how science has influenced his leadership. He also reflects on the impact of Can4Cancer, now surpassing $20M raised for cancer prevention.

2:35 Growing up and his biggest influence
9:25 From deficit to skills-based thinking
15:30 The 5 executive metrics that matter
21:30 Resetting attention between meetings
27:45 Weekly training routine
31:30 The toughest moments as CEO
33:00 Lessons from six years leading CBA
38:00 Why corporate life is fragile
40:45 Managing ambivalence
44:20 Starting Can4Cancer
46:40 Pride in its growth
49:00 Lessons from Anthony Seibold
52:40 What Tim Tszyu taught him about discipline
55:00 The next 10–15 years

You can find Matt at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomyn/

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Everyone’s talking about creatine — but do you actually know what it does to your body and brain?

Dr Tom Buckley cuts through the noise around one of the most hyped supplements in wellbeing right now. No trends, no influencers — just what the science actually says.

What does creatine really do inside the body? How does it affect brain function and performance? Who can it help (and who it won’t)?

This is about making smarter decisions with your health — backed by evidence, not hype.

Find Dr Tom here
View the UNSW Study
View the Hair Loss Study
Read the study on creatine and cognitive function
Read the creatine articles from the AFR and The Guardian

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Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.

As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable.

“Everyone wants energy… but marvellous mitochondria - where do they come from? They originated from bacteria. We are intimately connected with the microbes in our bodies until our habits lead to dysbiosis, where the balance is disrupted…”

2:10 What sparked Dr Tom’s interest in the gut
4:15 Trillions of microbes and how they interact with us
5:55 What the gut microbiome actually is
7:40 Why this work became personal
10:05 Research highlights and key influences on the gut
16:00 Rethinking coffee
21:15 Coffee’s impact on the gut
25:30 The many factors shaping your microbiome
28:30 Why every gut is different
33:10 Fecal transplants — the science
36:00 Rebalancing his own gut
39:45 What to eat for gut health (and why probiotics fall short)
45:55 Starting with a Mediterranean diet
48:15 Alcohol and the gut
50:30 The fibre gap
55:30 Heat, saunas, and gut health
57:45 Dr Tom’s key gut health takeaways

Find the summary slide mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/33sm5
Read the Medical News Today article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-might-drinking-coffee-alter-your-gut-microbiome

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