Richie Norton on Nervous System Mastery, Leadership Through Movement & Reclaiming the Spark

In this expansive episode, Jodi sits down with Richie Norton (@richienorton_), a renowned human performance coach and former professional rugby player, to unpack what it really takes to thrive in today’s fast-paced world—without burning out.

We explore:

• Richie’s journey from elite sport to deep nervous system healing and coaching
• The crash that triggered his transformation—and how he rebuilt his life from the inside out
• Daily rituals that anchor sustainable performance in business, leadership, and life
• How to regulate stress, reclaim your energy, and stay grounded in purpose
• The power of breathwork and movement for emotional, mental, and physical recalibration
• How Richie uses “playful excellence” to help clients reach peak output—without rigidity
• Why high performance begins with self-awareness, not self-punishment
• How to work with your physiology to unlock grit, consistency, and leadership clarity

Whether you’re a practitioner, a high-achiever, or simply someone looking to reconnect with your spark—this conversation is a masterclass in nervous system-led living and the mindset it takes to build lasting impact.

🔗 Connect with Richie via Instagram @richienorton_ or visit www.richienorton.co.uk

🌿 Learn more about Revital Health at www.revitalhealth.com.au

Guest Bio: Richie Norton | @richienorton_

Richie Norton is a human performance and leadership coach with a background as a professional rugby player and a decade of experience guiding individuals and teams to sustainable excellence. As the founder of The Strength Temple and the movement behind Adapt xplore, Richie draws from movement mechanics, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and coaching psychology to help people align performance with purpose.

Certified in yoga, breathwork, and mobility training, Richie is best known for his ability to bridge the high-performance mindset of elite athletes with the real-world demands of business leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. His approach is rooted in playful excellence—cultivating grit, emotional agility, and embodied leadership without burnout.

Richie works with global brands, sports clubs, actors, and C-suite executives, and teaches internationally through retreats, workshops, and bespoke mentorships. Whether on the mat, in the gym, or through reflective coaching sessions, Richie equips people with the mindset and tools they need to meet life with clarity, intention, and full-body vitality.