Some questions don’t have easy answers. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does tragedy strike the lives of those who least deserve it?

Christina Sy, also known as BC, knows the answer in a way most of us can’t imagine. In 2017, she lost her two children and their father in a single devastating moment.

In this exclusive interview, BC shares:

• The moments that almost broke her - and what got her through
• How she chose not just to survive, but to live fully again
• Turning grief into purpose through Join Sports Jam, a community built on legacy, connection, movement, and joy
• The lessons her heartbreak taught her about resilience, love, and choosing life

This is not a story of tragedy. It’s a story of what we do next.

00:00 – 04:00 – The call that shattered BC's world.
04:00 – 09:00 – Facing impossible choices at the hospital.
09:00 – 12:00 – Uncovering domestic violence and the full scope of loss.
12:00 – 27:00 – Learning the tragedy was not an accident...
27:00 – 38:00 – Choosing survival every day despite trauma.
38:00 – 49:57 – Rediscovering joy and movement through dance and SportsJam
49:57 – 01:01:34 – Setting personal milestones and offering guidance to others.

Learn more about BC and Sports Jam here: https://www.joinsportsjam.org/

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Most presentations are forgettable. We fill slides, rehearse lines, and hope the message lands. But it rarely does...because information doesn’t move people. Stories do.

In this Bite Size from episode #144, speaking expert Tony Bulmer reveals the simple truth behind every great presentation: emotion wins where logic fails.

He shares how a single story — told by one of his clients — changed the entire energy of a room. It wasn’t polished. It wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And that’s what made people listen.

This episode is about what happens when you stop trying to impress an audience… and start trying to reach them.

You can find Tony at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybulmer/?originalSubdomain=au
Or at his website: https://www.bulmergroup.com/

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Ali Day is one of the world’s top Ironman athletes - but this isn’t about medals. It’s about the mindset, habits, and grit that push humans past their limits. Ali breaks down the people who shaped him, the mental tools that rewired his approach, and the moments that tested him like never before.

Behind the scenes, he reveals the visualisation and hypnosis tools that changed everything—imagining entire races in brutal detail, scripting every move, and rehearsing every scenario in his mind—alongside the recovery strategies, growth lessons, and life insights that stretch far beyond sport.

In this episode, Andrew and Ali Day discuss:

2:05 – Childhood heroes that sparked a love of sport
4:25 – The 10-minute breakthrough with a sports psychologist
8:35 – Mastering imagery: mental tools that changed the game
15:20 – Swimming against the Ironman current with support from those who mattered
17:30 – Breaking both wrists and rebuilding stronger than ever
24:15 – Unlearning old habits and redefining performance identity
32:55 – Why Ironman is never an individual sport
35:50 – The unglamorous grind behind the glory
43:30 – Recovery as a science: tracking every metric
47:15 – Life beyond Ironman: business and firefighting ambitions
54:15 – Reflecting on the journey and a 10-year vision
59:10 – Sports psychologist Lisa shares her reflections

Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alastairday/?hl=en
Find out more about ACTV Strength Co: https://actvstrengthco.com/

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What if the secret to performing at your best isn’t training harder — but sleeping better?

Recovery expert Dr Shona Halson reveals why sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation of both physical recovery and mental growth. She and Andrew share what they’ve learned from working with elite athletes, and how the quality of your sleep directly shapes your ability to learn, adapt, and perform — in sport and in life.

🎧 From episode #145 of The Performance Intelligence Podcast.

Listen to the Real Science of Sport episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000712107079
Read the Recovery Umbrella article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34941807/
View the Recovery Rocket:https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-1.png

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What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change a habit - and how can you avoid them? Australia's leading Mental Skills Coach to the Wallabies and Sea Eagles, Andrew May, shares powerful insights from decades of work helping people master change, revealing why most attempts fail and what it really takes to make a new habit last.

RESOURCES:
Download: Behaviour MAP: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-1.pdf
Download: Stages of Readiness template: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/model-2.pdf
Study: Do fit kids have fit parents? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33475262/
Study: The Influence of Parental Dietary Behaviors and Practices on Children’s Eating Habits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8067332/#sec8-nutrients-13-01138
Study: Writing down your goals increases success by 42%: https://kitzu.org/study-highlights-strategies-for-achieving-goals/

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Every team has its own heartbeat — and it changes faster than you think.
In this bite-sized clip from Episode #147, performance psychologist Dr. Scott Goldman, who’s worked with NFL and NBA teams, explains why no two teams, not even year to year, are ever the same — and how his process of learning before leading helps unlock their true potential.

Find out more about AIQ: https://aiq.team/
Connect with Dr Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgoldmanphd/
Listen to the episode with Michael Gervais: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/140-dr-michael-gervais

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“Try easier.” It sounds almost backwards, right? But for Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox, this simple shift—taught by performance coach Nam Baldwin—was the key to unlocking her best performances on the world stage.

In this bite-sized episode, Nam unpacks why forcing yourself harder often blocks flow, and how learning to ease off can actually help you access the zone when it counts most. He also explains why being calm doesn’t mean being passive or relaxed—it means being ready.

Whether you’re chasing medals, pitching big ideas, or just wanting to handle pressure better in daily life, this powerful reframe could change how you show up when it matters most.

Listen to the longer episode at #152.

Read Nam's LinkedIn post: https://shorturl.at/1OX81
Read the article with Jess Fox: https://shorturl.at/hJKtG
Visit Nam's website: https://www.nambaldwin.com/
Visit Hupo's website: https://hupo.com.au/

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Ever wish your sleep could be as luxurious as a five-star hotel stay? In this Bite Size episode, sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo takes us behind the scenes of her work with high-end hotels, showing how small changes can transform the way we rest—whether at home or while traveling.

Discover a ready-to-use sleep kit designed to boost recovery and help you wake up feeling fully refreshed. From travel tips to bedtime hacks, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you optimize your sleep and supercharge your recovery.

Whether you’re a frequent traveler, an athlete, or just someone who loves a good night’s rest, this episode will give you the tools to sleep smarter and feel better, wherever life takes you.

Listen to the full episode at #148.

Learn more about Olivia and her work: https://oliviaarezzolo.com.au/
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