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Australian drinking culture is loud, normalised - and expensive. In this straight-talking episode, men’s health coach Andre Obradovic breaks down why Aussie men drink (stress relief, identity, belonging, avoidance), how “I only drink socially” often becomes a pattern, and why alcohol quietly sabotages the results most men want: fat loss, recovery, sleep quality, and testosterone.

We unpack the hidden costs beyond “extra calories”: the sleep disruption that drives cravings and poor decisions, the hormone hit that slows progress, and the way weekend drinking can wipe out a week of training and nutrition. Andre also calls out the fitness industry’s “cheat day + cardio” trap, shares practical scripts for handling social pressure without being weird or preachy, and gives a simple, measurable 30-day minimum effective plan that actually moves the needle.

Andre is known for his no-nonsense approach to nutrition, mindset, and performance. Since 2016, he’s coached everyone from everyday men to executives and athletes - helping them reduce stress, improve sleep, and drop stubborn body fat with clear systems that remove decision fatigue.

What we cover

• The real reasons men drink: stress relief, identity, belonging, permission, avoidance
• When “social drinking” becomes a habit (and how to test it)
• Work functions, judgement, and behaviour: the executive drinking problem
• Alcohol’s big hits: testosterone, sleep, fat loss, and recovery
• Why cheat days keep people stuck (and why the industry loves them)
• “No thanks” scripts for mates and social pressure (truth + “white lie” options)
• Parenting + leadership: what you model at home matters
• The 30-day plan: alcohol rules, food rules, sleep rules, steps, and structure

Key takeaways

• Weekend drinking can stall fat loss and recovery for days.
• Alcohol isn’t just calories - it changes hormones, sleep quality, and decision-making.
• If your mates mock your health goals, they’re passengers, not partners.
• Most men don’t need more cardio - they need better food, better sleep, and daily walking.
• You don’t wing health: plan dinners, cook extra protein, portion leftovers.

Connect with Andre

• Website: www.andreobradovic.com
• LinkedIn: (11) Andre Obradovic | LinkedIn
• Article: The Truth About Alcohol and Performance | Andre Obradovic

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Maurice shares how his path through Taoism, Buddhist psychology, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & IFS has shaped how he understands the “poly-mind” (many parts), the nervous system & what people are calling a global awakening.

If you are trying to make sense of your own inner world, this conversation gives a grounded, practical way to relate to thoughts, emotions and triggers without shame.

• Maurice’s journey from Buddhist practice and CBT into ACT, polyvagal theory and Internal Family Systems—how East and West describe the same inner processes in different languages.
• The idea of the poly-mind: why we say “a part of me wants X, another part of me wants Y” and how IFS sees these as real, distinct inner parts with their own stories, beliefs & body sensations.
• No bad parts: how protective parts like anger, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, jealousy or overwhelm are safety mechanisms trying to keep us from emotional pain, not character defects.
• The difference between parts energy vs Self energy & the 8 C’s of Self (calm, curiosity, compassion, courage, clarity, confidence, creativity, connection) to notice when you’re regulated and present in practice.
• How polyvagal theory helps us track when we’re in fight, flight or dorsal shutdown & why “I’m overwhelmed” is often the nervous system going outside its window of tolerance, not a moral failing.
• A simple starting point if you’re in overwhelm: using what you don’t want (e.g. “I don’t want to feel this anxious/jealous/angry”) as a doorway to understand what that part is afraid of and trying to protect.
• The power of witnessing both in relationship and internally: “I see you, I hear you, and you matter” & how this alone can soften anxious, angry or avoidant parts.
• How our inner harmonising of parts and Self mirrors what’s happening on the collective level & why Maurice feels we are in a time of “remembering” who we really are as consciousness having a human experience.
• A reflection on manifestation, story & meaning-making: noticing how the mind creates a story about the past and future, and how freedom comes from seeing we are the ones giving events their meaning.

Key takeaways

• You don’t need to “kill your ego” — your parts formed when there wasn’t enough safety or Self energy available. They’re doing the best they can with the tools they had.
• The work is not to get rid of parts, but to befriend and lead them from Self, with curiosity & compassion.
• Tracking your body sensations (tight chest, solar plexus, lump in throat, shutdown, agitation) is one of the most direct ways to identify which part is up and what it’s trying to do for you.
• Every time you come back to the present moment & drop the judgment-laden story, you’re contributing not just to your own healing, but to the wider collective nervous system.

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Guest: Dr. Pia Winberg, Founder of Phyco Health

• The hidden nutritional power of seaweed
• Iodine's critical role in human health
• Gut health and the magic of marine micronutrients

Podcast Takeaways:

1. Iodine Insights

• Essential for brain development
• Prevents preventable brain damage
• Delicate balance crucial for health

1. Gut Health Revolution

• Seaweed slimes support microbiome
• Can reduce inflammation
• Potential links to managing chronic conditions

1. Sustainable Nutrition

• Seaweed as a complete nutritional source
• Regenerates nutrients from food production waste
• Potential to address global nutritional deficiencies

Where to Find More:

• Website: Phyco Health PhycoHealth - Seaweed Products for Nutrition, Gut & Skin Health
• Location: Jervis Bay, New South Wales
• Products: Available at Harris Farm Markets and online

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