Episodes

  • #5 Chantelle Cameron - A Fighter’s Truth – Inside the Mind of a World Champion
    Jul 10 2025

    In this powerful episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Chantelle Cameron - two-weight world champion and former undisputed light-welterweight queen. Known for her relentless style in the ring and unfiltered honesty outside of it, Chantelle takes us deep into the mindset of a fighter: from her Eastern district roots to conquering the boxing world, overcoming setbacks, and navigating the politics of the sport.

    We explore what fuels her, the price of success, how she protects her mental and physical health, and her ambitions to give back through community and youth development. This isn’t just a boxing story — it’s a raw, reflective, and often hilarious look at a life driven by purpose, perseverance, and pride.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #4 Joe Gray - From Nearly Losing a Leg to Winning Every Major Rugby Trophy
    Jun 26 2025

    Joe Gray’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, the former England international opens up about how he overcame a career-threatening injury, proved doubters wrong, and became the only player in English rugby history to win every major domestic trophy. We also explore Joe’s transition into coaching and entrepreneurship, including the founding of his recovery brand, MyoMaster, and a standout appearance on Dragons’ Den. This is a story of resilience, belief, and the mindset needed to go beyond the odds—on and off the field.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #3 Russell Earnshaw - Why Rugby Is Broken (And How We Fix It)
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Russell Ernshaw — former England Sevens coach, international performance coach with the RFU, and co-founder of The Magic Academy. From his days at Cambridge to winning the European Cup with Bath, Rusty reflects on the highs and lows of professional rugby, what makes great coaching, and why creativity, decision-making, and joy matter more than ever in sport. It's a conversation about impact, coaching culture, and how to build environments where people — not just athletes — can truly thrive.

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    56 mins
  • #2 Angus Savage - Building the Future of School Sport
    May 22 2025

    In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Angus Savage — co-founder of NextGen 15 and one of the most knowledgeable voices in school sport. A passionate advocate for youth rugby and the power of grassroots platforms, Angus shares the story of how he went from a sports-mad university grad with a politics degree to a trailblazer transforming the visibility of school-level athletes.We dive into Angus’s entrepreneurial journey, the origins of his early venture Fifteen Rugby, and how the pandemic became an unlikely catalyst for launching NextGen 15 — a media business now at the forefront of streaming school sport. Angus opens up about the joys and challenges of start-up life, the evolving culture of rugby, and the exciting new generation of confident, media-savvy young players changing the game.This is a conversation about more than just rugby. It’s about belief, grit, and building something from the ground up. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, teacher, or just a curious listener — you won’t want to miss this.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #1 Fin Smith – Switching Courts, Shaping Character, Chasing Excellence
    May 7 2025

    In this episode, Fin Smith shares his journey from a rugby-mad family to becoming one of England’s standout fly-halves. He opens up about his unexpected early ambition in tennis, the pivotal decision to choose rugby, and the physical and mental transformation that followed. Fin reflects on transitioning from Worcester to Northampton Saints, the breakthrough into the England squad, and the mindset it takes to thrive at the highest level. The conversation dives into themes of leadership, personal growth, and the unseen grind behind professional success — all with humility and insight. He also discusses working with Jonny Wilkinson, balancing professional sport with university studies, and his vision for life beyond rugby.

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    42 mins