We’ve all had it happen – an instance where you think of someone you haven’t spoken to in ages and suddenly you get a call or a text from them. A moment when your gut just tells you something isn’t right and you react accordingly. Spooky? Goose bumps? Or something we need to embrace? Join us in this episode where we explore the importance of intuition and the 3 levels of decision making used by former Navy Seal Randy Kelley. We discuss how each of these levels are important and how they differ. Live the life you deserve to have, follow your passion and your intuition today! “Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Developed by naturopath and nutritionist Dr. Damian Kristof, Forage Cereal is 100% Gluten AND Oat Free, with no processed sugar, preservatives or additives, made with only the highest quality ingredients. Forage Cereal offers a range of Paleo, Vegan and FODMAP friendly muesli blends including Bircher, Porridge and Granola. For a limited time only all TWC listeners will receive 20% off ALL online purchases over $50. That’s right 20% off ALL online purchases over $50! Visit www.foragecereal.com/online-store/ and enter the code TWC at the checkout and save! The post Following Your Intuition appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Fresh from their trip to California, Karen and Laurence delve into the smorgasbord of info, ideas and thoughts percolating in their minds. With access to so many great minds and thought leaders in various industries, today they share their insights from their trip. Also – check out: What Do You Do With an Idea and What Do You Do With a Problem by Kobi Yamada. Great books that help us learn to nurture and grow ideas and how to pivot and look for opportunities. They may be children’s books, but they have a simple great message for all of us. Lets face it, the world is changing exponentially – are you ready? Do you have ideas and what are you going to do with them? Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com LIVE EVENT ALERT Exceptional Life Blueprint LIVE – Marcus Pearce’s TWO day transformational event is coming to Melbourne for the VERY first time and you’re invited! Join Marcus and a tribe of like-minded souls at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on June 3 and 4. You’ll transform EVERY area of your life from Mediocre To Magnificent and create a blueprint for your Life Purpose & Career Health Wealth Relationships Spirit & More Early Bird 2 for 1 tickets are ON SALE now at melbourne.marcuspearce.com.au/couch The post ITCM 123: WHAT TO DO WITH AN IDEA appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We’ve all been there, uninspired, unmotivated and stuck! As Yoda said, “Don’t’ think just do”! Actually I don’t know if Yoda said that, but in my head I hear his voice so we’ll just role with it! That’s really what life is about, either waiting for inspiration to appear – the heavens open and a lightning bolt strikes or taking personal control by looking internally. Putting one foot in front of the other, changing your scenery, your movement and perspective to physically pull yourself out of a funk. Tune in today when Karen reveals a secret of Laurence’s to all her friends and the couple discuss how they navigate unmotivating times! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com LIVE EVENT ALERT Exceptional Life Blueprint LIVE – Marcus Pearce’s TWO day transformational event is coming to Melbourne for the VERY first time and you’re invited! Join Marcus and a tribe of like-minded souls at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on June 3 and 4. You’ll transform EVERY area of your life from Mediocre To Magnificent and create a blueprint for your Life Purpose & Career Health Wealth Relationships Spirit & More Early Bird 2 for 1 tickets are ON SALE now at melbourne.marcuspearce.com.au/couch The post ITCM 122: FINDING YOUR MUSE? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Most people remember the inspirational movie Rudy.  It’s a feel good movie, where the underdog takes the path of most resistance and wins.  What if we didn’t take this path?  What if we focused on our TALENTS instead of our shortcomings? According to the book Strengths Finder 2.0 we would be 6x’s more engaged in our work and 3x’s more likely to say we are happier!  Tune in today where we discuss how we can invest in our talents (personality) to really build and develop skills that allow us to craft a truly exceptional life that is in flow with who we really are.  When we start being authentic to ourselves we can achieve so much more than doing what everyone else is doing. “Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com” Are you ready to take your Health & Nutrition education to the next level? Study an Introduction to Nutrition Course at Cyndi O’Meara’s The Functional Nutrition Academy for only $197! Find out more here: www.thewellnesscouch.com/nutrition The post ITCM 121: ARE YOU IN THE STRENGTHS ZONE? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We recently had the privilege of interviewing J.J. Virgin and something she said really stuck with me, “little hinges swing big doors”. What does this mean? It means that everything in life starts with the little things, the baby steps. So often we get stuck on the “How”, we let fear stop us and when things become tough we think that it’s not meant to be. In order to grow and re-invent ourselves we need to know our vision, surround ourselves with the “right” mentors and not be afraid to experiment. The best things in life are often on the other side of the fear and terror that holds us back. What’s holding you back today? “Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com” Are you ready to take your Health & Nutrition education to the next level? Study an Introduction to Nutrition Course at Cyndi O’Meara’s The Functional Nutrition Academy for only $197! Find out more here: www.thewellnesscouch.com/nutrition The post ITCM 120: HOW TO RE-INVENT YOURSELF appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are you stuck in a rut? Are you consciously and specifically choosing habits and rituals in your life that benefit you Vs. hindering you? We delve into this and more on today’s episode where Karen reminds Laurence of a ritual he used in the past….and would probably like to forget! In fact he did! From Karen being the most structured organized person to Laurence and his structured disorganization – learn how to consciously evaluate and lean into habits that will make you even more successful that you are today. “Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com” Are you ready to take your Health & Nutrition education to the next level? Study an Introduction to Nutrition Course at Cyndi O’Meara’s The Functional Nutrition Academy for only $197! Find out more here: www.thewellnesscouch.com/nutrition The post ITCM 119: SUCCESSFUL HABITS AND RITUALS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Randy Pausch was a science professor at Carnegie Mellon. Despite being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and with only months to live he went on stage to give one last talk. Could you do it? If you only had a few months left – what would you do with your time? Do you have a legacy? How can we leave a legacy? Karen and Laurence talk bucket lists, quantifying legacies and the values behind these legacies. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com REGISTER HERE for FREE access to Kale Brock’s Gut Healing Summit and you will also gain FREE access to the 2016 Wellness Summit Home Study Program – Keep motivated and build momentum with even more health education from 30 of the best speakers across 16 hours of powerhouse wellness. The post ITCM 118: THE LAST LECTURE appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence and Karen are on the road for this podcast, at their daughter’s swim carnival. Join us in this episode as we discuss building resilience in our children and the need for competition in today’s society. At this carnival, Karen struggled with the stress she saw some children and parents exhibiting along with the tears that accompanied disappointment of performance. We all want to protect our children from disappointment, hurt and pain, but are we doing them a disservice if we constantly buffer them from life? Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 117: COMPETITION AND RESILIENCE IN KIDS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Do you open yourself up to others and are you showing your true authentic self to the world? In this episode Laurence and Karen discuss how being truly vulnerable and dropping our masks benefits not only us, but the relationships we form. In addition, Karen lets the boys know the one phrase they should NEVER say unless their partner wants them to! Enjoy! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM116: THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY & AUTHENTICITY appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

As Steven Furtick said, “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel”. On this episode we talk about perfection and the importance of not only building deep relationships with others, but with ourselves. Laurence challenges Karen with the “Idea” of 2 days away from books, TV, Internet, family etc to truly connect with ourselves. As we head towards Valentine’s Day, definitely not Karen’s favorite, we also discuss perfection and growth in relationships, including those with our children. Tune in today! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 115: THE MYTH OF THE PERFECT LIFE appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are your expectations so high and your pain tolerance so low that you continually find yourself stressed, unhappy and unfulfilled? Do you currently find yourself transitioning out of a role or a job that you’ve been doing for so long that you now worry you have nothing to contribute to the “real” world. Join us today as we discuss these matters and the lessons learned from Laurence’s recent whirlwind trip to Japan and his experiences at the US Military base Camp Zama. We share incredible insights from Joe DeSena (think Spartan Race) and give a massive shout out to Phil Randazzo who is the creator of American Dream U. If you haven’t heard of them or the work they are doing then you definitely need to listen to this podcast! We all have something inside us to give, yet we are often scared to shine our light. We question “Who Am I” when really we should ask “Who Am I Not to? ” Enjoy! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 114: Lowering Your Expectations appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We are cranking up the heat! Literally, as we head into 2017 with this powerful podcast to help you move forward by utilising fears and risks that may be preventing you from achieving your goals! Laurence takes your kryptonite and flips it around leveraging strategies from Tim Ferris and Seth Godin. From cat DNA, motion detectors and competitive Monopoly games in the Tham household – come with us as we discuss raising children in an ever changing landscape and how games can help them become better leaders and problem solvers. Don’t choose unhappiness over uncertainty! Live the life you were meant to live and move outside your comfort zone today! This is one episode you do not want to miss! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 113: Using Fear and Risk to Achieve your Greatest Goals appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The year is coming to an end and with it we reflect back on our lives.  For some of us this is a bittersweet time as we remember those who are no longer with us, opportunities we may have missed and relationships that didn’t flourish. Join us in this episode as Laurence and Karen discuss what it’s like for someone feeling pain at it’s rawest.  How to not only talk to yourself, but to reflect on how your childhood has played a role in the decisions and life experiences you face today. Through discussing skating, cruising and hair salons we somehow manage to throw in some ideas, solutions and suggestions for 2017!  Tune in now! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 112: Are you feeling lost in life? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are you calling the shots in your life? Are you where you want to be? Is there a passion burning inside you, but it’s not feeling the love? Karen and Laurence explore unleashing your life song to the world! What strategies do you need? Should you chuck in your job and jump? What makes you happy and do you have the right mindset to be successful in life? From finding your happiness to Karen reading Twilight books, join us in this episode as a pre-kick start session to be ready for your 2017 New Years Resolutions! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 111: Whose calling the shots?! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

HO, HO, HO or is it NO, NO, NO!!!!  Are you stressed with the coming holidays? Overwhelmed by the thoughts of perfection? Family? finance? Then this is the show for you!  Holiday season can be a very stressful time, and the impact it has on your family and your health can be severe – if it is not under control.   In this episode, Laurence will provide you with a variety of thought-provoking insights on dealing with stress, while Karen laughs her way through the “Christmas” Irish Exit and many more uncomfortable situations. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 110: How STRESS stole Christmas appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound Lauence and Karen Tham unleash their superpowers on episode 109. Never before have we seen such greatness in one room where the secrets to being super are revealed. If you have ever wondered about your abilities, your children’s and how we can grow and nurture our powers this show is for you! As a bonus, we will even delve into Kryptonite and how it could be hindering you without you even knowing! It’s no secret, this show is a sensational one – don’t miss it, tune in today! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 109: How To Unleash Your Superpowers! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Sometimes it flows, sometimes it doesn’t, sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s not! Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!!! Join Karen and Laurence in episode 108 for an all time first as Karen asks Laurence his opinion on what to do when we are paralysed by the decision making process! We will talk about fabrics, sliding doors moments and why Laurence will never ever choose what Kaia wears!!!! Are you suffering from FOMO-itis? Today’s one easy decision is made for you – tune in and listen to find out! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 108: ???? Decisions appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We can be surrounded by a sea of people and yet feel completely isolated. It’s that feeling and emotion of helplessness and disconnection that affects us all – to various degrees. Are we hard wired for group interactions? Do Introverts suffer more than Extroverts? How can we help ourselves and teach our children resilience in the face of adversity. Join Karen and Laurence as they discuss their lives – how they’ve faced loneliness and strategies they have used to cope. Observe a young Laurence in his natural habitat as Karen provides photographic evidence to collaborate his very personal story. “Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com“ The post ITCM 107: Loneliness appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 105 our favourite couple chat to us about happiness. Is it within our control? Do we have the time to find those moments that truly speak to our soul and connect us to our passions? How can we be present in life? Karen and Laurence share their tips about what makes them happy with anecdotal stories including a special guest appearance of the “crazy glasses”. Life never looked so good! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 105: How to be happy appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Join us in episode 104 when our Champions Mind Couple delve into relationships! What makes them work? How do we attract what we desire into our lives? Is there a secret to having the love you deserve? Find out this and more as Karen and Laurence laugh their way into love. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 104: Finding the perfect relationships appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How often do we give thanks to people who have shaped our lives? In episode 103 we delve into the importance of pivotal moments that can make or break us. Who defines us? Are we aware of how our thoughts and actions affect not only ourselves, but those around us. Join Karen and Laurence as we reflect upon Laurence’s childhood and a very special person in his life. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 103: Giving thanks to those people who shaped our lives appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In episode 102 Laurence and Karen delve into the depths of adversity.  Discussing how to maintain a champions mindset when things seem bleak.  In this incredibly personal episode the couple shares their thoughts and insights on the matter through the discussion of a very personal tragedy which shattered their lives. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-champions-mind/id585020176?mt=2 Listen to us on The Wellness Couch: http://thewellnesscouch.com///category/itcm Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC269QPPIi69wH6Shyp2cW4w Website: www.insidethechampionsmind.com Follow Laurence Tham on: FB: laurence.tham Instagram: laurencetham Email: [email protected] Website: www.laurencetham.com The post ITCM 102: Dealing with Adversity when you hit rock bottom appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this special Inside the Champion’s Mind episode, we say goodbye to Marcus Pearce as the co-host of the ITCM and to introduce to you our special new co-host to the Inside the Champion’s Mind podcast. YOU ARE IN FOR A SURPRISE. In the next episode, we’ll be talking about why it is so important to take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly breaks away from your normal day-to-day lives. We’ll also discuss why not taking breaks can be detrimental, not only on your life and relationships, but can have a profound ripple effect to your productivity. Join Laurence and his new special co-host as they embark a new chapter on the Inside The Champion’s Mind podcast. Stay tuned until the end of this podcast where Laurence announces a special retreat to develop your Champion’s mind and register your interest at www.insidethechampionsmind.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/insidethechampionsmind and don’t forget to share this with your friends. The post ITCM 101: Why we need breaks appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After nearly 4 years on the podcast airwaves ITCM celebrates its 100th episode! Both LT and MP have just returned back from Europe – LT participated in a 7-day retreat in Ireland whilst Marcus was in Ikaria hosting the 100 Not Out Longevity Retreat. We share our big learning lessons and also make a big Listen In The post ITCM 100: A century of ITCM! Life-changing shifts and BIG announcements appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The penultimate episode before triple digits! We get all deep and meaningful on this episode (particularly Laurence) in relation to life purpose and the constant challenge many of us face in evolving ourselves and living our best life. LT hits the nail on the head around the overwhelm of opportunity and we discuss how we can create fulfilment in today’s ever-changing world, particularly on meeting our needs simply. The post ITCM 99: The Constant Challenge of Life Purpose appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We spin off a few topics on this episode of ITCM. The first tangent is around social media etiquette – Do you send people FB messages instead of emails so you can see if they have read them? How do you respond if they haven’t read them?! How do you use / not use your phone whilst you are with people in social situations Whose calls do you screen or accept? What is rude anti-social behaviour and what is not? We also talk about what it takes to cultivate patience in life, especially when circumstances and scenarios feel like they are conspiring against us. The post ITCM 98: Facebook Etiquette, The Power of Patience & Creating your Life appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Fresh from Marcus & Sarah welcoming Tommy Alexander Pearce into the world, the guys discuss some of the lessons that a major chapter in life brings. Including – Seeing the magic in everyday, particularly in the parts of your life which were once dreams and you now “take for granted” Recognising the difference between what you’re good at, and what you’re willing to master Knowing that there is nothing wrong with living your life the way you do right now, and that often a serious dose of hard work is what’s required to take the next step. The post ITCM 97: Talent Vs Skills, Everyday Magic & Hard Work! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Continuing on from episode 95, LT & Marcus draw on the story of the Wolf Pack and the Gazelles, as told to Laurence by an ex Navy Seal Sniper in Randey Kelley. This episode looks at this metaphor in terms of our workplace relationships, our family networks and our peer groups. Are you a wolf or Listen In The post ITCM 96: The Wolf Pack & The Gazelles appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence has been sick in bed for the last 9 days (which is why this episode is being released a week late) and somehow, this incredible champion has fronted up for this episode. We discuss what the true meaning of good and bad luck really is (and if it actually exists) and also look at Listen In The post ITCM 95: Good Luck, Bad Luck & Twists of Fate appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Part 2 of this productive day mini-series kicks off at lunch time and takes us through to the end of our day. Laurence mentions 5 books that he’s consumed recently, and shares in the episode what lengths he goes to in order to consume content that inspires him. The 5 books are – Extreme Ownership Legacy Oversubscribed Choose Yourself Anything You Want The post ITCM 94: The Productive Day Revealed Part 2 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus & LT open the book on how their typical day unfolds from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. They reveal their little rituals, their big non-negotiables, their work habits, rest habits and so on. This episode takes you through the first half of the day, from wake up Listen In The post ITCM 93: The Productive Day Revealed Part 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus is reading Essentialism by Greg McKeown, and LT has read The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, and both books discuss the gross domestic impact of today’s modern choice-ridden lifestyle – decision fatigue. Marcus & LT share what they do to reduce decision fatigue – from clothing strategies, email strategies, planning and more. The post ITCM 91: Decision Fatigue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The conversation LT & Marcus discussed in episode 89 concludes on this episode, with 5 keys to a true transformation being discussed. Accountability has been covered, and now it’s time to identify the pitfalls that keep so many people from turning their commitments into reality. The post ITCM 90: The Transformation Process appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus & Laurence are fresh back from The Wellness Breakthrough and a key part of the conversation comes back to what it is that drives us to do what we do; to reach for our dreams; to play a big game. Laurence is very clear on what his TWO drivers are, and you are invited to share yours as well. Go to the ITCM Facebook page to check out the picture Laurence referred to in this podcast. The post ITCM 89: Defining What Drives You appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus doesn’t like reading eBooks or on kindles. Laurence detests emails (particularly the ones from Marcus!). Marcus loves screen time in the day time and avoids it at night. Laurence doesn’t spend much time in front of a screen during the day. Both like events for the humanity of it all. Where do you draw the line in this high-tech world in order to avoid anti-social behaviour and screen hypnosis? A great discussion about living in the modern world. The post ITCM 88: Balancing The Digital And Real Worlds appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus has just completed a biography on Michael Jackson and can’t help but feel for the sacrifices people make in the pursuit of following their genius. Laurence continues the discussion by raising the concept of “suffering” in order to leave our legacy, and together, the guys ask each other (And you, the listener) whether we are truly doing all we can to live the lives we were born to live. LT mentioned this inspirational speech by Denzel Washington The post ITCM 87: Michael Jackson & The Genius Dilemma appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With 2016 upon us, Marcus & LT discuss how NOT to do New Year’s Resolutions and goals in general. It’s easy to get swept up in doing EVERYTHING in one year, however the guys discuss their own wins, fails and learning lessons from it all in the hope that YOU can craft an incredible 2016 Listen In The post ITCM 86: Bring on 2016! Big goals (& big fails) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s Christmas time, the New Year is upon us and Laurence is sharing all his vulnerabilities on this episode! LT has made some brave decisions going into the New Year, and discusses how he’s dealing with that, along with the daily “busy-ness” of December and maintaining the “Champion” mind at the time of the year Listen In The post ITCM 85: To Do Or Not To Do What Scares You In 2016 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

An ITCM listener Shaun has inspired this podcast. With so many seminars, conferences, retreats, email lists, ebooks, online programs, podcasts, blogs (overwhelmed yet!), and so on available to us – how do we know WHAT to choose and what to avoid? In this podcast episode, Marcus & Laurence share their person experiences in choosing their mentors, events, products, etc. Laurence mentions one of his favourite books, The One Thing, in this episode. The post ITCM 84: Information Overload, Seminar Selection & Death by Mailing List appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence was recently caught up in the Bali volcanic ash fiasco, leaving his event in disarray and over 30 people with travel plans to recreate. What followed was an incredible display of teamwork, flexibility and the positive consequences of making decisions under pressure. This podcast episode, as Laurence likes to say, is all about the Listen In The post ITCM 83: Bali, Gold Coast & Decisions Under Pressure appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this podcast episode, we discuss fear and LT’s Spartan race. How far can you go before you turn back when you get scared? When is it too late to turn back, no matter how scared you are? Laurence recounts his recent Spartan race experience where certain physical setbacks threatened his ability to compete. We all have different thresholds when it comes to fear and withdrawing our commitment, which Marcus & Laurence both discuss. The post ITCM 82: The Fear Threshold & The Spartan Race appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

So Marcus has recently been in Melbourne (with Maya to visit his new niece – Maya’s new cousin – Audrey) and moved less and ate more than he normally would when in his normal routine. This brings up a whole discussion about allowing ourselves to go off track, and most importantly, what’s required to get Listen In The post ITCM 81: What To Do When You Go Off Track appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus & LT both run their businesses from home and by their own admission, are “hard workers”. Whilst we’re often being told to “work smarter, not harder”, what does that actually look like, and is there the possibility that this doesn’t always run true? The post ITCM 80: The Working Harder v Working Smarter Debate appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Meditation – the ultimate mind-quietening exercise that most of us find so difficult to do yet we persevere like anything to master it. In this episode Marcus shares some of his experiences recently and opens up the spiritual can of worms around “other” forms of meditation outside of the traditional means. The post ITCM 77: Should everyone meditate? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What do you ask a man who has worked with companies including Allianz, Anytime Fitness, Fuji Xerox, HP, Suncorp Insurance and more – showing them how to not only make the most of time, but also how to enjoy it in the process? EVERYTHING! This jam-packed interview with productivity guru Colin Boyd covers off so many bases, from slaying the email vampires, distraction, complex and simple tasks, dealing with overwhelm, and so much more. Colin is giving ITCM listeners free access to his Daily Output Booster and also runs regular webinars on productivity. The post ITCM 76: Productivity with Colin Boyd appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus is 54 pages into The Power of Now (his second attempt at reading the book), whilst LT admits he lasted 10 minutes into the audio version of the book. Tolle’s masterpiece is a worldwide best-selling hit and the guys discuss just how difficult they both find it in today’s world to be present in Listen In The post ITCM 75: Being Present & The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s currently winter in the southern hemisphere and the guys want to know if there’s a time of the year when you feel more productive or have your mojo. Most people lose it in Winter and we ask “why?”. IS it an excuse? Is it a drop in standards? Is it just part of nature’s natural rhythms. Marcus and LT realise they both enjoy different seasons and share what they do at different times of the year to ensure they are staying on top of their game. The post ITCM 74 : The Seasons of Change appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Whilst there’s lots of “secrets” out there, none may be more powerful than accountability. In this episode Marcus & LT discuss the different ways we can gain accountability in our life, from time, money, peer group and more. The pair share unique and often bizarre ways they keep accountable to certain goals or outcomes. No Listen In The post ITCM 73 : The Secret to Success appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Matt Prior is not your average holiday-maker! A pilot by day, an adventure by day-ff, Hong Kong-based Matt has travelled to almost 100 countries. He’s been to the remotest of the remote (in a London cab mind you!), the cold, the hot, and everything in between. What are the similarities amongst human beings when you travel so many countries and cultures? What does happiness and fulfilment look like in some of the harshest conditions in the world? So much to learn, and Matt Prior delivers the lessons. The post ITCM 72 : The Mindset of Humanity, World Travel & Adventure with Matt Prior appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This age-old question brings up varying responses from Marcus & LT, yet there is plenty that they both agree on. Do you enter the world a born leader? Is leadership something you cultivate over time? How does it transcend through your friendships, family and professional life? The post ITCM 71: Are leaders born or created (and what are you)? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With the announcement of this year’s Wellness Summit fresh in the minds of Laurence and Marcus, the pair discuss the pros and cons of learning via online sources (like podcasts, online programs, YouTube, etc) and offline courses (like seminars, workshops, personal mentoring, etc.) The post ITCM 70: The Secret To Results: Online vs Offline Learning appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Mr Perfect has started CrossFit and feeling in the best shape of his life. How did Laurence go with a new habit? What demons did he face? Was it all smooth-sailing or did he succumb to excusitis. The post ITCM 69: Case Study in Habits: Laurence starts CrossFit appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence has been without power due to the storms in Sydney and Marcus’s office space was turned upside down after a recent house-move. The pair discuss how they dealt with a forced change in routine and environment, and what we can learn from these experiences. The post ITCM 68: Routine & Attachments (In the Eye of the Storm!) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus is in the middle of grieving the passing of his sister-in-law which leads into a conversation on the many different ways human beings deal with death. Marcus and Laurence draw on their own experiences and on some more public and well-known deaths in order to demonstrate how important it is to give death an empowering Listen In The post ITCM 67: The Mindset of Dealing With Death appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The personal growth industry is obsessed with teaching us about long-term visions and goals for your life that actually extend beyond your life. Marcus & Laurence quickly fess up to say that they suck at this. Neither Marcus or LT know what their life will be about beyond the next 12 months, and even that is a stretch. So in this episode the pair talk about dealing with the changing belief that our life is dedicated to one particular purpose, and how to be TOTALLY OK with that 🙂 The post ITCM 66: The Life Purpose Lie appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this special episode of ITCM, Dr. Laurence is travelling on the road with Dr. Nima Rahmany as they discuss how stress affects our lives and how we can overcome anxiety and stress by changing the way we perceive the world. The post ITCM 65 : How to deal with stress and anxiety with Nima Rahmany appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

LT and Marcus are joined by Danny Morrison and wife Kim in part 2 of this special interview. The couple go deep into their challenges and their victories over the life span of their marriage. Two athletes, two driven human beings, who have two children who seem to be following similar paths. It’s a fascinating discussion about what it takes to love each other, raise children, be yourself and to never give up. The post ITCM 64: Danny Morrison the Family Man appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We are humbled to meet Danny Morrison for the first time! One of New Zealand’s greatest ever fast bowlers, Danny is Up For A Chat’s Kim Morrison’s husband and father to Tayla and Jakob. He spends the majority of his year travelling the world commentating cricket, which is why we are so thrilled that we Listen In The post ITCM 63: Inside the Champion Mind of Danny Morrison appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

For every 100 people who started the year off with big goals and dreams, the sad but stark reality is that 97% of them have given up by now. The remaining 3 people – who all listen to ITCM 🙂 – bring a certain type of order and syntax to their days and lives, which Listen In The post ITCM 62: Hacking Your Productivity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We are just a couple of weeks in to the New Year however it’s quite possible that the wheels have fallen off some of the great ideas, goals and dreams of 2015. Marcus & Laurence discuss how to ensure this DOESN’T happen to you by drawing on their own techniques, experiences and epic failures (aka Listen In The post ITCM 61: Stop The Wheels From Falling Off appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

On LT’s first day as an official New South Welshman, the guys discuss something that we all know is coming – December and the silly season! The guys discuss the three elements of stress for most people in December – financial stress, family stress and social stress. The post ITCM 58: Dreading December appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus & LT reflect on some of their 2014 victories where there was a standout common element – the power of collaboration. Whether it was in personal or professional circumstances, the guys discuss how we may have preferred to fly solo in our earlier days, yet as we get older and wiser, there’s a profound Listen In The post ITCM 57: The Power of Collaboration appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

During a recent 4-week trip to Europe, the Tham family made the big step to sell their Perth property and relocate to Sydney. Marcus & Laurence discuss the inescapable synchronicity that is present when big decisions are afoot and the feedback we are given from our environment, and discuss the essentials to knowing when and how Listen In The post ITCM 56: Making Big Decisions appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Marcus shares the foundations of his Exceptional Life Blueprint program by discussing the 3 essentials of living a magnificent life. True to his word, these three foundations are not the three that many people associate with magnificent living. For more information go to www.exceptionallifeblueprint.com.au or click here The post ITCM 55: 3 Essentials to an Exceptional Life appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence kicks off the 2014 Wellness Summit with a bang! He digs deep into what kind of a “champion” mind is required in order to live our best lives and draws on some powerful personal examples of “who shows up” when challenge strikes. The post ITCM 54: Laurence Tham at The Wellness Summit appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After Laurence recently went through a transaction that had a sour finish to it, the guys discuss the power of trust in the major areas of life, and the consequences of not having trust in our relationships. Laurence shares his frustrations and anger, and together Marcus & Laurence discuss the lessons that low/no-trust relationships may Listen In The post ITCM 53: The Speed of Trust appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

LT shares an email chain with an acquaintance in order to discuss the concept around peer group, their ability and/or desire to manipulate us and the resultant behaviour that we carry out. We are happy to report that this story has a happy ending on the back of a fair degree of soul searching. The post ITCM 52: Are you being manipulated? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following the high of The Wellness Summit Marcus & LT turn their attention to the small minority of people who didn’t enjoy some or all of the Summit. The guys come clean on some of the feedback received and discuss the human desire to be accepted and how that plays out in real life. The post ITCM 51: The Critic Transition appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Firstly, Marcus & LT celebrate the 50th episode of Inside The Champion’s Mind with a special competition! Marcus has had a wake-up call after a conversation with his Mum and LT provides his insights into what creates a threshold to mediocrity. Marcus & LT also discuss the concept of achieving greatness in one area of Listen In The post ITCM 50: The Mediocrity Threshold appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus has had enough of dealing with mediocre minds over the last week or so and as a result goes to LT for some “therapy”! The pair discuss the path to progressing along the path from mediocrity to world class and come up with three essential ingredients that cannot be ignored if we are to Listen In The post ITCM 49: For the Hate of Mediocrity appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Mario Malik left school at the age of 16 to go and “get myself an education.” By age 19 he was running music events across the country with a net worth of $250,000. And then everything fell apart. Now, at age 23, Mario shares his story with Marcus & Laurence to describe in detail the adversity that he has faced in his life and, more importantly, how he has picked himself up each time he has had a crash landing. The post ITCM 48: Rising from Adversity: Mario Malik appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How do you possibly fit all you want to do in to an already busy life? Marcus and Laurence discuss how our commitment to work (or play, whatever you chose to call it) and the time we commit to it changes with the seasons of our life. And most importantly, how to be OK with Listen In The post ITCM 47: Fitting It All In appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus and Laurence compare their internet browsers and reveal that they have 24 and 8 tabs open respectively! This leads into a discussion on when is there such a thing as too much learning. and knowing when it’s time to execute what we have learnt. The post ITCM 46: Stop Learning & Start Doing appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode Laurence and Marcus discuss what’s involved in creating change. Whilst we are all creatures of change there’s a voice inside all of us that’s demanding to maintain the status quo. The guys talk about how to overcome that voice and go about the process of evolution. The post ITCM 45: Evolving Yourself appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

“There is no such thing as an inconsequential lie”, says personal growth leader Gary King. In this episode LT & Marcus describe lying as a behaviour of mediocrity and at the same time “fess up” to some pretty big lies they have been telling themselves recently. The post ITCM 44: Are You Lying To Yourself appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How do you respond when change strikes? WHen a child is born, when you lose a loved one, when a new job is offered, or when you lose a job – how do you respond? In this episode Laurence and Marcus discuss how we all deal with change differently – both change that feels good and change that doesn’t feel good – and how change can be the catalyst to reflect on our life and take it to a whole new level. The post ITCM 42: Dealing with Change appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After Laurence’s visit to the dentist and the subsequent removal of plaque, the guys discuss how “plaque” builds up in our mind to create “stinkin thinkin” and what we can do to rid ourselves of it, or at least temper it. Both Laurence and Marcus draw on recent life events to draw out the process and provide ideas and solutions to not only quit the stinkin thinkin but to move on to realising our dreams. The post ITCM 41: Quit the Stinkin Thinkin appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With the first quarter of the calendar year almost done, Laurence and Marcus use LT’s 6-step process to reflect on the first 12 weeks of 2014 and re-set ourselves for the next 90 days. A great podcast if you feel like your goals or plans for the year need to be jazzed up and re-clarified.  The post ITCM 40: The 90 Day Reset appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In the midst of flat-out lives and with so many stressors and “bad” events going on in either our lives or the world around us, it can be easy to think that the world is making LOTS of mistakes and that we live in an imperfect world. In this episode, Marcus & LT explore the idea of seeing the world as being in a place of constant perfection, despite the challenges that we all face on a daily basis. The post ITCM 39: Finding Perfection appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

If you are listening to this you are more than likely a very driven, focussed person. But even the most focussed people get procrastinated, and Laurence is the firs to put his hand up as a big one! In this episode the guys thrash out just why we procrastinate, it’s advantages, disadvantages, and strategies for Listen In The post ITCM 38: Fighting Procrastination appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following another epic loss by Laurence’s beloved 49ers (which left LT gutted!), Marcus & LT take it a step further and discuss just how we deal with loss in our lives, be it big or small. People deal with loss in so many ways and whilst there is no right or wrong way to do it, the guys explain what they do and what they believe are more empowering ways to deal with loss. The post ITCM 37: Overcoming Loss appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Marcus recounts his overwhelm at all the plans he has for 2014 and Laurence works through just how to recognise overwhelm and more importantly get over it so that we can be the best versions of ourselves.  The post ITCM 36: Getting over overwhelm appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Gone are the days when the only way to learn new skills and information was via reading books and attending classes. In this edition of ITCM Laurence and Marcus reflect on their learning highlights from 2013 and uncover what books, podcasts, videos, movies, classes and audiobooks they look forward to learning and absorbing in 2014. The post ITCM 35: The learning list appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

With so much talk around “what are you going to DO in 2014”, Laurence and Marcus decide to ask the more important question of “Who Do You Need to Be”? In a world that is obsessed with getting things DONE, often who we ARE can get lost in the process. So on a somewhat philosophical but nonetheless powerful note, the guys get started on what is sure to be an outrageously successful 2014 for you. The post ITCM 34: 2014: Who Do You Need To Be appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you ever felt like a victim? Like something was done to you by someone or something else? In this episode LT and Marcus discuss just what it takes to be a victim, and on the flipside, what it takes to turn those experiences in our lives around so that we can turn a victim Listen In The post ITCM 32: Releasing the Victim appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you ever met someone who says all the right things in public, but then behind closed doors is the complete opposite. People who are a shining example of humanity in front of the camera and then a complete douche bag away from the limelight? It might be celebrity, your boss, even friends, even our very own self! In this episode Marcus & LT discuss how living from the heart stands out in today’s society because so many of us are living from the head. The post ITCM 31: Living from the heart (instead of the head) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How do you create your perfect day? With so many other people to consider and distractions aplenty, it’s easy to “forget” that we are the designers of our days, weeks, months, years … our lives! In this episode LT and Marcus strip it back and explore just what it takes to create the ideal work Listen In The post ITCM 30: Creating your perfect day appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It’s almost the end of October and 2013 will be over before we know it! Laurence and Marcus go through an in-depth reflection and planning session and discuss exactly how to recover from Epic Fails of 2013 (yes, they did exist), how to celebrate and gain confidence from your Epic Wins of 2013 (and yes, Listen In The post ITCM 29: Planning the year of your dreams: Getting in early on 2014 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

During his recent trip to New Zealand, Laurence decided to honour the pact he made with himself around 7 years ago when, on a previous visit to NZ, he decided he would jump off the Auckland Sky Tower! So, what kind of emotions came up for LT just before it was his turn to jump? Listen in for an insightful and sweaty-palm account of LT’s 192 metre free fall and just how these kinds of dare devil activities can be a great metaphor for our lives. The post ITCM 28: Jumping Into Your Fear appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What are the consequences of not taking a holiday? So often viewed as a luxury, Laurence and Marcus discuss why taking time out is not only important but vital in order to sustain a world class performance in any area of life. The post ITCM 27: The importance of down time appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Laurence and Marcus explore the many roles of criticism in our life. Why is it there, how do we deal with it and what can we learn from it? The guys share personal examples of when they have been criticised and also been critical and outline the steps required to ensure criticism doesn’t stifle our Listen In The post ITCM 26: Dealing with and growing from criticism appeared first on The Wellness Couch.