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No topic is off limits as Heston embraces authentic and vulnerable conversations the way they should be. Away from the media and public persuasion.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Heston & Sam decided to sit down, debunk & discuss the latest ABC & Media smear campaign about his personal life. The ABC has provided an indirect platform to display who Heston is here and now - by being open and honest about decisions in his past. With the belief that the standards you walk past are the standards you set - Heston has ruffled feathers as he has committed to hold people accountable to do the right thing and things got personal.
In this episode we discuss;
- The OnlyFans Account, Trolls and D*ck Pics
- The Shame Spiral
- Media Avoiding Accountability and the unfortunate standards of current reporting
- Living a full life
- 2020 the worst year of Heston’s life and the greatest personal growth and emotional maturity he gained.
- Putting himself (and body) on the line to create change
- Latest Lessons Learnt
Thanks for listening and for the full story, show notes head to hestonrussell.com/headlineworthy
To sign the petition go to vsf.org.au/abc
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Andrew Pap (Mr Motivation) is back on the podcast, for a new regular addition dubbed “Pappy Hour” - where Heston & Pap will talk about controversial and relevant topics. They believe constructive conversations with sometimes opposing views are missing from the way we relate and have decided to simply get together over Pappy Hour, to have more of them.
They kick it off with this episode tackling conversations on:
- Pap’s journey since they last spoke around a year ago
- Struggle to become pregnant (Pap & his wife… not Heston)
- Breaking the influencer narrative and having an opinion online
- COVID
- Politics
- The System
- Anxiety driven actions and behaviours
Enjoy the episode, this one was just the warm up.
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Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Introducing The Heston Russell Podcast - No topic is off limits as Heston embraces authentic and vulnerable conversations the way they should be. Away from the media and public persuasion.
In this episode, Heston speaks with Sam and shares more on WHY the podcast has been rebranded. They also discuss and dive into topics including:
- Values and the importance of values in your life professionally and personally
- Leadership
- Unlocking your own values
- Relationships & Communication
- Putting people on a pedestal
- Politics
- The beginning of The Australian Values Party
- The Identity Crisis
- Looking forward to the next 6 months
Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think on Instagram @hestonrussell or hestonrussell.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get updated on any new releases.
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
There’s a difference between getting told “you can do it” and actually getting the mental image of yourself in that place. The mindset required to achieve elite levels of high performance, isn’t for the faint hearted. It was just 10 years ago that Heston took the then Prime Minister Julia Gillard over to Afghanistan and today in a slightly different circumstance - they sit down together again and bring a refreshing conversation of authenticity, nostalgia and opportunity.
This podcast was recorded on Friday August 13th 2021. Two days before the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan and the scenes we have since seen in Kabul.
They Discuss:
- When Heston met Julia
- When your purpose isn’t for the faint hearted
- Growing in confidence
- The mindset of the elite
- Sense of self and creating boundaries
- Dealing with transition in self isolation
- Focusing on what really matters
- Mental Health
- Authentic Leadership, support networks and key lessons learnt.
Enjoy this episode.
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Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Join VOAV team Heston Russell & Sam Asser (on Mumma Russell’s back deck) for a new podcast episode and conversation on creating boundaries - time and space for High Performance.
This episode was inspired by a question sent in from Kimmsy - So thank you for sending in your questions and keep em coming.
In this episode we discuss;
- Ways to stay intrinsically grounded
- Importance of creating time & space in service, outside of service and in the corporate workplace
- Benefits of living in the now
- Setting boundaries and structure
- Pendulum swing of getting to know your authentic self
- Trauma boxes, especially navigating the Royal Commission
- Mission nesting & leadership
You can also watch along on VOAV YouTube Channel.
Send in your questions & suggestions and if you liked the podcast please leave us a review :)
See you next time #Cya
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
With everything going on in the Veteran community, our team moves fast. The inspiration came on Sunday night to stop, drop and record a podcast on the lounge room floor between event planning and posting pins.
Sam joins Heston on the episode to have your questions answered and to offer you the latest updates on VOAV.
They discuss:
- Barriers, Blocks & The Definition of Community
- Testing the Layers of Resilience for Selection Course
- Listeners Q&A
- Exposing the weakness of VOAV
- What’s been happening this week
- Where to from here
- Unlocking True Potential for generations to come
- Bringing hard topics to the surface
- The Royal Commission Focus in the Veteran Community
If you have any burning questions, please send us a message so we can bring them to the show.
Please let us know your thoughts and insights from this very real, raw, open conversation - reminding Heston he too is human ;)
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Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
In this episode Heston is joined by his wing woman and VOAV engine room Sam Asser. They are currently on the road (in a hotel room in Canberra) and decided to discuss the last couple of (chaotic) weeks in VOAV, reflect on ANZAC Day and Sam’s civilian perceptions — Whilst also accidentally diving into a mental fitness session with Heston on identity ruptures and receiving love.
They Unpack:
- VOAV being on the road for the last couple of weeks
- The backlash of letting off some steam
- The struggle & helplessness when everything goes quiet
- Moral Injury & Resentment in our community
- Behind the scenes of Anzac Day
- Community, Identity & Purpose
- Expectation Vs Accountability
- Power of Reflection
We would love to hear your reflections from ANZAC Day & what it brought up for you - let us know & tag us @voice_of_a_veteran
Enjoy the Episode.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
This week we are re-sharing an episode from the Life on the Line Podcast. Heston’s episode with Alex has had some incredible feedback that we wanted to share it with the VOAV community as well.
In this episode you get to know Heston, the man behind the media. From where his journey began — the trials, tribulations, achievements and transformations. The times that saw him hit his absolute greatest personally and professionally, and the times that saw him meet his greatest challenges.
They cover ground:
- First Impressions
- The goal to become a commander
- Service, deployment and transition
- Expectations and self doubt
- Career timelines and the lessons in hindsight
- Suicide ideation, solving problems & sexuality
- In the media, purpose & responsibility
If you enjoy this episode, we would love to hear your feedback & insights, share it with a mate and don’t forget to subscribe to the show for more.
Thank you to the team at Life on the Line for allowing us to share this episode.
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Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
In this episode Heston chats to Dan about his book Courage on Fire.
As a self confessed non-reader of books, Heston finished Courage to Fire within 3 days - butchering it with a highlighter and page folds in the process. Appreciating every ounce of honesty, authenticity and relatability that it offered.
Without giving away all the juicy parts (that you need to go and read for yourself). They dissect some key topics from the book like:
- Death and facing the unknown
- From the battlefield to a rooftop pool in vegas - decompression disasters
- Navigating the loss of a teammate during battle
- Drawing on the loss of friends as inspiration and purpose to keep going, in the darkest of days after service.
- The healing powers of the Australian War Memorial
- The purpose of writing Dan’s book.
Enjoy the episode & don't forget to -
1. Grab a copy of his book
2. Leave a 5 star review & comment if you enjoyed this episode
3. Share on social media and tag us @voice_of_a_veteran
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
This episode demonstrates humility, responsibility and the importance of being your authentic self in service and out. Dan Keighran VC is someone leading the way in representing exactly that. The mateship that keeps him grounded alongside his true desire to effect change, Dan talks openly about the ways he maintains and stays true to being just a normal bloke, committed to helping others.
They dive into topics like:
- What was the purpose for service and key mentors in his life
- Being a normal bloke
- Influential impacts through change and transition
- Responsibility & owning all outcomes - good or bad
- Normalising high standards and performance
- The need to invest in yourself
Let us know what you think of the episode.
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