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Mental Health
Burnout
Awake Academy
Self-Care
Self-Leadership
Energy Management
Resilience
The Seven Doctors Challenge
Self-Worth
Positive Psychology
Relationships
Self-Improvement
Menopause
Imposter Syndrome
Wellness
Well-Being
Empowerment
Celebration Of Wins
Nutrition
Body Image

You can change your life and A Wake Up Call will show you how.

Hosted by Layne Beachley AO and Tess Brouwer, founders of Awake Academy, this is the podcast that gets real about what it takes to live awake - no filters, no fluff, just truth, science, and stories that will shake you out of autopilot and into action.

Each episode is packed with practical tools, honest conversations, and powerful wake... more

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If you have ever wondered:

“Why am I still exhausted when I am sleeping, taking weekends and doing less?”

“Which kind of tired am I, and what does that kind actually need?”

“What would a week of rebuilding my capacity look like?”

- this episode i... more

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If you have ever wondered:

“What do I do when I get it wrong with my kids, or my team?”

“How do I stop being so hard on myself for not being perfect?”

“What am I actually in such a hurry to prove?”

- this episode is for you.

You do not have to g... more

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If you have ever wondered:

“Why do I feel off when my blood tests say I'm fine?”

“How do I know if I'm stressed when I don't feel stressed?”

“Where do I even start when I'm exhausted and overwhelmed?”

- this episode is for you.

You are getting e... more

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If you have ever wondered:

“Why does a ‘yeah, but’ show up the second I say what I really want?”

“How do I know whose idea of success I am actually living?”

“What does enough look like when I still want more?”

- this episode is for you.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Preeya Alexander
Practising GP, author, AIA health expert and media personality
Australia; AIA Health Expert
Episode: Don't Wait for Symptoms with Dr Preeya Alexander
Tristan Knowles
Six-time Paralympian, Paralympic gold medalist, wheelchair basketball captain, AIA ambassador
Australian Rollers; AIA
Episode: They Told Me 50/50. It Was 5 Per Cent.
Sam Gash
Ultramarathon runner, Explorer, and Australian Survivor personality
Self-Driven/Brand collaborations not specified
Episode: Sam Gash on the Power of the Pause
Hamish McLachlan
Broadcaster, sports commentator and student of life lessons
Former broadcaster, sport commentator
Episode: Hamish McLachlan on the Last Three Percent
Kate Save
Accredited practicing dietician, clinical exercise physiologist, founder of Be Fit Food
Be Fit Food
Episode: Food is your Performance Tool with Kate Save
Kemi Nekvapil
Executive coach and author
Kemi Nekvapil
Episode: The Worthiness Episode: Why You're Always Worthy of the Ask (with Kemi Nekvapil)
Dr. Kristy Goodwin
One of Australia's leading neuro-performance scientists, PhD researcher, keynote speaker
Dr Kristy Goodwin
Episode: The Success Tax: How Burnout Sneaks Up on High Performers (with Dr. Kristy Goodwin)
Harry Garside
Australia's Olympic boxer, author, and advocate for vulnerability and emotional intelligence
Olympic boxer, author of The Good Fight, AIA ambassador
Episode: The Man Behind the Fighter: Masculinity, Self-Worth, and the Courage to Be Seen (with Harry Garside)
Josh Pittman
Performance coach, meditation teacher, author of Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask Coaching / Awake Academy
Episode: Behind the Mask - Performance, Identity, and the Courage to Take It Off (with Josh Piterman)

Hosts

Layne Beachley
Seven-time world champion surfer and co-founder of Awake Academy
Tess Brouwer
Co-founder of Awake Academy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Just listen

    Real insight from real and related people. Excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh0074
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love this podcast 🥰

    Such a great combination of wisdom, warmth and humour!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaijai36
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Great advice

    Epic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamaters
    Australia5 months ago
  • A genuinely refreshing listen

    Love this podcast. Always well informed, thoughtful, funny & grounded in real conversation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NASA123476
    Australia5 months ago
  • Perfect for a morning drive

    Thought provoking, yet funny and light too.

    Tess and Layne’s friendship and humanness shines as they share beautiful moments, memories, thoughts and delve into difficult and thought provoking topics.

    My Monday drive to work ritual!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edes_7
    Australia5 months ago

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Reviews describe the conversations as thoughtful, well-informed, and grounded in real-life experience.
Listeners value the practical advice and report that discussions stay with them after listening.
Listeners praise the hosts' warmth, humor, and genuine rapport.
The mix of challenging ideas and lightness makes the content engaging and thought-provoking.
One review specifically praises the production quality and describes the weekly format as a regular listening ritual.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Don't Wait for Symptoms with Dr Preeya Alexander
Q: What practical steps can high performers take to protect their gut health?
Adopt a diverse, color-rich diet, minimize artificial sweeteners, include fermented foods, stay hydrated, and consider evidence-backed dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet to support mood and immune function.
Don't Wait for Symptoms with Dr Preeya Alexander
Q: Why do we wait to seek health care until symptoms are present?
People often coast when they feel well and delay prevention; early checks and risk assessments can catch issues sooner and improve outcomes.
Sam Gash on the Power of the Pause
Q: How do you decide when to push forward and when to pause, especially when you're away from family?
She emphasizes intentionality and prioritizing the long-term mission and family, using pauses to protect energy, and recognizing that sometimes stepping back is itself a strategic move toward sustaining momentum later.
Sam Gash on the Power of the Pause
Q: What is the drive to pursue such extreme challenges when there's no prize at the end?
Sam explains that the drive evolves over time, shifting from external rewards to a deep craving for proving what's possible, the joy of solving an intricate puzzle, and staying committed to a purpose that feels meaningful beyond trophies or money.
When You Can’t Be Bothered: Motivation, Overwhelm & the Juggle
Q: This is one of the community questions: How do you get motivation when you're feeling really unmotivated?
They suggest identifying root causes, taking small, doable actions (the bare minimum), and using breath work or a brief reset to re-engage, then gradually building momentum.

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What is A Wake Up Call about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations about personal growth, health, resilience, and purposeful living, combining practical guidance with candid stories from work, family, sport, and everyday life. Regular hosts Layne Beachley, a seven-time world champion surfer, and Tess Brouwer draw on their own experiences and lead both co-host discussions and interviews with athletes, health professionals, coaches, performers, and other public figures.

Episodes connect evidence-informed ideas with tools listeners can apply, from managing stress and setting boundaries to nutrition, preventive health, identity, and leadership. The tone is direct and warm, with humor and personal vulnerability alongside expert perspectives. Its focus on high performers is balanced by an e... more

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3. Sam Gash
4. Hamish McLachlan
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6. Kemi Nekvapil
7. Dr. Kristy Goodwin
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