The Bare Facts
The Bare Facts talks to extraordinary people and looks at some extraordinary situations.
Episodes
53 episodes
Brooke McIntosh - The definition of TOUGH
In this episode of The Bare Facts with Ross Pollard, we delve into the inspiring journey of Brooke McIntosh, a remarkable individual who overcame personal battles with eating disorders and mental illness to achieve extraordinary feats....
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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43:05
Fleur Chambers - Small Habits for Massive Changes
Fleur Chambers is an Australian meditation teacher and author known for her accessible approach to mindfulness and well-being. Her latest book, North Star Habits, offers readers practical guidance on cultivating daily habits that align...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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41:23
Dispelling the shame of Addiction
Christian Buxton's latest documentary My Name is Jack delves deeply into the life of Jack, a once-successful anesthetist whose struggle with drug addiction almost cost him everything. The film explores Jack's battle behind closed doors...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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50:28
A Royal Occassion
In this inspiring episode of The Bare Facts, we sit down with Steve O'Farrell and Andrew Siwka, the visionary founders and owners of The Royals, an innovative and leading Australian advertising agency. Join us as we delve into their remar...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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48:14
A Beautiful Mind
Welcome to this weeks podcast, where we explore the transformative power of meditation with the insightful Fleur Chambers. Join us on a journey as Fleur, an accomplished author and meditation expert, shares her profound wisdom and personal expe...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:13
The Genesis of a Visionary
Cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally draining, often leaving patients feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed. Recognizing the importance of supportive environments in the healing process, Cantwell has dedicated herself to designing sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:43
"Screen Wreck: How Technology Is Harming Our Kids – Insights from Murray Mazarik"
In this episode, Ross is joined by Murray Mazarik, founder of Real Education (www.realeducation.com.au), to tackle the pervasive influence of screen time and technology on our children. From the im...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:35
Blue Mind
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, renowned marine biologist and author of the New York Times bestselling book "Blue Mind," has returned for a special Q&A session on our podcast! Get ready to dive deep into the fascinatin...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:20
Why the Water soothes our mind..
🎙️ Welcome, dear listeners and viewers, to another captivating episode of the Bare Facts Podcast with your host, Ross Pollard! Today, we have the immense pleasure of delving into the profound and awe-inspiring world of "Blue Mind" with none oth...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:07:17
The Lincoln family - A name synonymous with success in sport and business
Welcome to this weeks episode, where we delve into the extraordinary stories of visionaries shaping the realms of finance and sports. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Lincoln, a key figure behind an investment strategy platform that has em...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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54:44
The Damage our EGOS do...
Join us on a transformative journey with Murray Mazarik, of Real Education, as he delves deep into the intricacies of the human ego and its profound impact on our lives. In this captivating podcast episode, Murray sheds light on the ego's role ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:02:52
Connecting people through everyday inspiration
This week we speak with Content Manager and social crusader Clare Miles of Magazine Story Mag. We dive deep into the incredible power of storytelling. Join us as we explore how the magazine is connecting people from all walks of life, providing...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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27:32
Surfing to Sanity
Barry Randall is in his 30th year as a Victorian Police officer in the rank of Sergeant. Three decades ago in only his ninth year he was involved in a fatal confrontation with an armed offender...The one thing that got Barry centred with his PT...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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36:36
How to hold your nerve in the Share Market..
Share Guru Elio D'Mato returns with some sage words on holding your nerve and ignoring the white noise and hysteria around the share market. Another extraordinary insight into human nature and how even intelligent people can lose their heads wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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34:28
Bondi Rescue to Bronte Wellness
Dean Gladstone or Dean as viewers know him has always been into healthy living and the ocean. He was one of the main stars of Bondi Rescue on our screens saving hundreds of lives at Australia's most iconic and famous beach...He now has ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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53:09
Overcoming a MURDERED loved one to become an Elite Weapon and Fundraiser for Cancer...
Kyle suffered what can only be described as devastating when his mum was murdered - By his dad!!!! There are many different ways we can go in life and I can't think if a bigger fork in the road for someone.Kyle took the tou...
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1:12:46
The Breath Work Phenomenon
Taylor Jackson is only 26 but she is changing peoples lives as a breath work coach. From calming down a room full of lawyers to helping people with severe PTSD, Taylor is mature and learned well beyond her years. This is not a new practice but ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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42:37
Cold Water Saved my Sanity and Literally My Business
Georgina Stayches is a go getter and a complete self starter. She built an events management business Fetching Events from the ground up. Then Covid hit and she nearly lost the lot. She worked her arse off scraping by and working out alte...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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35:03
A World Citizen and Boxing Champion
Lola Tigrato was born In Italy - She spent ten years travelling the world learning another four languages and experiencing life roughing it......She somehow ended up in New Zealand where she finds herself the national boxing champion in her wei...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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48:19
Being chased with a carving knife in New York
Martyn (Marty) Toogood is just that, He s a beauty and he's had an interesting journey. From humble but happy beginnings, Marty has used lessons taught by his hard working single mum to find adventure and happiness and FREEDOM. From being threa...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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43:34
Surviving TWO Open heart surgeries
Jeremy Woodward was born with a heart defect....Many people with the condition live a healthy uneventful life....Jeremy didn't - open heart surgery that didn't last...The second time the Dr told him that if this one didn't work he wasn't leavin...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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41:33
Drunk Driver runs down Police Officer
Deven Kennedy had his dream job as a Canadian Police Officer....He loved it until a routine call shattered his dream...He was run down by a drunk driver and everything changed. Physically he recovered quickly but mentally he suffered..So began ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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40:46
CATCHING DANGEROUS CRIMS to RESCUING people in a HELICOPTER!!!
Trevor Rim or Rimmy to his workmates and friends is a legend. He spent over 30 years in the police force in a range of roles including the Special Operations Group (the last line of police called) to Barbara Bush's security detail to working as...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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47:46
We Have One Life - SO LIVE IT!!!!
Jaimie Lingham wakes everyday and has a crack as if it's his last. Business Owner, Husband, Father of Three, Cold Water Devotee and now Ice Mile Aspirant. Enjoy this chat with Jaimie and be MOTIVATED by his approach.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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42:28
Facing Death and Accepting it.
Jem Fuller has seen death and tragedy more times than most of us. He lost his best friend at 18. He helped nurse his father who was terminal. Then just to add salt to the wounds, he lost his brother unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident four mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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47:07