In this raw and fearless conversation, Prof Carol-Ann Benn, one of South Africa’s leading breast-cancer surgeons, opens up about the fight against fear, misinformation, and the system itself.

From what women really need to do when they find a lump, to why courage is the most powerful form of medicine, this episode dives deep into truth, science, and survival.

This is not just about breast cancer. It’s about endurance, humanity, and the power to keep showing up.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Boyd Allen, one of South Africa’s most versatile and respected combat athletes. From dominating the EFC cage to reinventing himself in the boxing ring, and now shaping the next generation at Apex Gym, Boyd’s journey is a masterclass in discipline, evolution, and warrior mindset.

We dive deep into:

* The mindset shift from MMA champion to professional boxer
* Building Apex Gym and developing future champions
* Training philosophies, mental toughness, and fighter psychology
* The current state of South African boxing & MMA
* The rise of Dricus du Plessis and the world-title path of Kevin Lerena
* What SA fighters need to break through globally
* The legacy Boyd is carving — beyond titles and belts

This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and fighting for purpose, not just victory. Whether you’re a fighter, a fan, or someone chasing your own next level, this episode hits heavy.

Tune in. Take notes. Step into the arena.

Born into chaos, raised by love, and shaped by two worlds. Lucky Du Plessis’s story is one of resilience, identity, and redemption. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lucky opens up about growing up as a Black man with an Afrikaans surname, navigating the pain and beauty of adoption, and finding purpose through struggle.

We dive deep into what it means to belong, to rebuild yourself from the ground up, and to turn trauma into strength. From the heartbreak of being lost as a child to the discipline of running and the fight for mental clarity, this is a journey about claiming your story and owning your name.

This episode is more than an interview, it’s a reminder that where you come from doesn’t define where you’re going.

Behind every classroom door, something deeper is happening, a silent crisis that’s stealing our kids’ confidence, joy, and sense of self.

In this episode, I sit down with Educational Psychologist Nikita Ghisleni to confront the truth about what’s really going on in schools: the pressure, the loneliness, and the emotional damage many students carry long after the bell rings.

We talk about why so many children are struggling with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide… and how the system, the teachers, and even parents sometimes miss the signs until it’s too late.

This is a raw, unfiltered look at the mental health crisis inside our schools — and what needs to change before we lose another child to silence.

💬 Real talk. Real stories. Real solutions.

🎙️ Because they’re not okay… and it’s time we start listening.

This is not just another conversation. This is a war cry.

In this episode, I sit down with Gary Da Silva from Fathers4Justice to expose the brutal reality so many fathers face behind closed courtroom doors. We talk about a system that bleeds fathers dry, uses children as leverage, and turns love into a transaction.

We dive deep into:

How maintenance gets weaponized against fathers

Parental alienation and emotional warfare

Attorneys and a system that profits from broken families

The emotional toll of being erased from your child’s life

And why more men are standing up, speaking out, and fighting back.

This one isn’t comfortable. It’s not polished. It’s real.
If you’ve ever felt silenced, sidelined, or stripped of your right to be a father, this episode is for you.

🔥 Raw. Honest. Unfiltered.

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Lotter, one of South Africa’s top bodybuilding coaches, supplement specialist, and the mind behind Sheriff Training Systems.

We dive deep into the mindset it takes to build elite physiques, the sacrifices most people never see, and the fine line between discipline and obsession. From steroids and peptides to TRT and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Jack pulls back the curtain on the truths, myths, and future of bodybuilding.

This isn’t just a conversation about training, it’s about the hidden costs of chasing perfection, the psychology of performance, and what it really takes to push the human body to its limits.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Carruthers, entrepreneur, disruptor, and a leading voice in South Africa’s fitness culture. We go beyond the surface of muscles and success to talk about the real battles men face: mental health, pressure, identity, and what strength truly means today. From the expectation to always look tough, to the hidden struggles no one sees, this conversation is raw, honest, and unfiltered.

If you’ve ever questioned what it takes to be a man in today’s world, this one’s for you.

At 23, Erin Lazarus lost her foot to Lupus. Most people would have stopped there. Instead, she strapped on a running blade and decided to chase marathons. In this raw and powerful conversation, Erin shares how she turned pain into purpose, how she kept a promise to her dad to run side by side, and why she refuses to let excuses win.

This isn’t just about running. It’s about resilience. It’s about choosing strength when life tries to break you. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, Erin’s story will remind you that you can fight back, rise higher, and run further — no matter what stands in your way.