The Transparently Jordan Podcast

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Steve Smallcalder as he shares his personal journey with alcohol with honesty and courage. Steve opens up about the moments that shaped him, the challenges he faced, and the steps he took to rebuild his life.

We explore: • The point where he knew something had to change • The emotional and mental realities behind addiction • How he worked to r...

In today’s episode of Transparently Jordan, I sit down with personal trainer and bodybuilder Connor for one of the most honest, vulnerable, and powerful conversations we’ve had on the show.

Connor opens up about his lived experience with mental health, including some extremely dark periods in his life, and how discovering the gym became his emotional anchor and the space where he rebuilt his self-worth from the ground up.

We explor...

In this episode, I open up about the emotional crash that hit me after completing the Melbourne 70.3 Half Ironman. After months of training 12–15 hours a week, I expected to feel proud, fulfilled, and fired up. Instead, the moment I got home after the race, I felt flat… even depressed. This feeling is far more common in endurance sports than people realise. Today, I’m breaking down why post-race blues happen, how I navigated them, ...

In this powerful and deeply important conversation, Jordan sits down with Leesa to discuss coercive control, emotional abuse, and the quiet forms of domestic violence that often go unnoticed even by the person experiencing them.

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Sometimes it looks like love, devotion, and protection until slowly, it becomes control, isolation, confusion, and fear.

Leesa shares her experience of recognising the ...

In this episode of Transparently Jordan, I sit down with Jordan Checker creator of the new health & fitness meal-planning app designed to take the stress out of meal prep and help people fuel their goals with ease.

We dive into the real journey of building a tech startup from zero, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and what it truly takes to bring an idea to life in the health and fitness world. If you've ever dreamed of ...

In this episode, Jordan sits down with Cosmina, a powerful mindset coach who helps people move beyond fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to create real, lasting change.

Together, they dive deep into what healing actually looks like, how to rebuild self-trust after setbacks, and why failure can often be the turning point for growth. This conversation will challenge the way you think about fear, control, and identity and give you...

In this episode, we sit down with Ollie Peake, co-owner of Peake Performance, men’s and women’s strength coach, and movement coach to challenge some of the old-school ideas around exercise, rehab, and fitness coaching.

We dive deep into how modern coaching goes beyond traditional rehab, helping people move better, perform stronger, and actually stay injury-free long term.

Ollie shares his philosophy on sustainable training, how to ...

In this episode of Transparently Jordan, I sit down with Abbie Gaudry, a professional gymnast and trampoline athlete who’s represented Australia on the world stage. Abbie shares her journey from discovering gymnastics as a kid to competing internationally, and what it really takes to perform at an elite level.

We dive deep into the dedication, discipline, and mindset behind professional sport, from early mornings and relentless tra...

In this episode of Transparently Jordan, I open up about the power of self-forgiveness and reflection and why it’s such an important part of personal growth. I answer the question: “What is something you’ve forgiven yourself for?” and share my own story about learning to accept who I am, an introverted, quiet person who doesn’t always find it easy to make new friends.

Through honest reflection, I’ve learned that self-acceptance is ...

In this episode of The Transparently Jordan Podcast, I sit down with Adelaide entrepreneur George Rhigas, the man behind several well-known South Australian businesses including 94 West Café, Leeroy’s Cookies, Active Balance Physio, and Axle Co Mechanical.

George shares his journey into entrepreneurship, from his very first business idea to building a diverse portfolio across hospitality, health, and automotive. We dive into the st...

Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’ve already launched and you’re wondering how to actually grow your audience? In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know to launch with confidence and build a show that lasts.

We’ll cover:

• The why behind starting your podcast and how to find your niche

• What equipment and tools you actually need (without overspendin...

In this episode of The Transparently Jordan Podcast, Jordan dives into building confidence, looking after ourselves when life feels heavy, and the self-care practices that actually make a difference.

Confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or not, it’s built in the small, everyday choices we make. We’ll talk about:

• How to build inner confidence that lasts

• What to do when you’re feeling low or stuck

• Practical se...

We talk a lot about healing, but not enough about the brutal truth of letting go. In this episode, I dive deep into why it’s so damn hard to release the people, memories, and identities that have hurt us and why clinging to them only keeps us trapped.

This isn’t a soft, sugar-coated conversation. I’m pulling apart the myths around forgiveness, family, loyalty, and pain. Because here’s the truth: letting go isn’t weakness. It’s surv...

One of the AFL’s brightest stars just got four weeks for a homophobic slur. Sixth suspension for this in about a year and a half. Still zero openly gay men in the AFL, ever. This isn’t a bad apple problem. It’s a culture problem.

Sources 

• Rankine suspension details & AFL statements: The Guardian; Washington Post; 7News (ban details, medical submissions, context and aftermath). The GuardianThe Washington Post7NEWS+1

• “Six...

Most men think fitness is just about lifting heavy, dieting hard, and getting lean  but my guest today is here to prove it’s much more than that.

In this episode, I sit down with Rishi, a men’s fitness and weight loss coach, to uncover the untold side of men’s health. We dive into the struggles men rarely talk about from body image pressure and stress to the myths keeping guys stuck in the same cycle.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kat a seasoned women’s health and fitness coach who’s been changing lives and challenging industry norms for years. We dive into her personal journey, from not being active at a young age to building a career in an industry that’s equal parts inspiring and flawed.

We talk about the unspoken truths of the fitness world, body image pressures, influencer culture, her journey in ...

In this episode, I sit down once again with Alex to unpack his incredible experience running his very first marathon  and finishing it in under 3 hours. We dive into everything from pre-race nerves to pacing strategies, mental battles during the race, unexpected challenges, and that unforgettable finish line moment.

Whether you're training for your first marathon or chasing a time goal, Alex’s story is pac...

In this episode, we go there. We’re diving deep into the side of women’s fitness that doesn’t always make it to Instagram, the myths, the pressures, and the real conversations around body image, lifting heavy, and nutrition.

My guest is a women’s fitness coach who doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. We talk about:

• Why women still fear “getting bulky”

• Whether the fitness world really empowers women

• Diet culture hiding behind “clean...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by David from Running is a Gift. After being diagnosed with Spinocerebellar Ataxia, David could have given up. Instead, he chose to start running and use his journey to inspire and support others.

We talk about:

What Ataxia is and how it impacts his life

How running helps him physically and mentally

The power of mindset, routine, a...