[Watch the episode here] What happens when the life everyone admires doesn't quite fit the person you really are?

Former AFL player Mitch Brown joins us for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Shaped. Mitch shares his journey of coming out as bisexual after football, the anxiety he carried throughout his career, and the pressure elite athletes face to conform to expectations of masculinity.

From growing up in country Victoria to navigating marriage, fatherhood, injury and identity, this episode is ultimately about honesty, with ourselves and with the people we love.

A conversation about courage, authenticity, and the freedom waiting on the other side of fear.

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[Watch the episode here] Olympian. Cancer survivor. Mum. Mindset coach.

Fiona Ryan's story is one of extraordinary resilience.

After representing Australia as a Hockeyroo and competing at the London Olympics, Fiona's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 26 years old. Years later, her husband John faced his own battle with Stage 4 cancer.

In this episode of Shaped, Fiona shares the beliefs, mindset and lessons that helped her navigate elite sport, illness, motherhood and life's toughest challenges.

A deeply moving conversation about self-belief, adversity, family, purpose and what success really means.

If this conversation hit different, you'll want to be on our list. Every week we pull one moment from the episode, what it revealed, and what you can actually do with it. It's called The Debrief. Sign up at https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/

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Ben Crowe (Crowie) is back on Shaped and this conversation might change the way you think about success, pressure, identity and what it actually means to live a meaningful life.

From culture transformation and the surprising Ted Lasso connection… to performance anxiety, belonging, purpose, mindset and the dangerous impact of expectations, this is a masterclass in perspective.

Ben opens up about his new book Where The Light Gets In and the 9 powerful perspective shifts that can help you navigate uncertainty, overcome “not enoughness”, redefine success and reconnect with who you truly are.

In this episode:

• Why expectations may be the most dangerous word in the world

• The difference between pressure vs freedom

• Why so many people struggle with “I’m not enough”

• The hero’s journey and finding meaning through adversity

• Ted Lasso, Richmond FC & the surprising real-life parallels

• Human beings vs human doings

• Belonging, vulnerability & elite team culture

• Fear vs play in life, leadership and performance

• Performance confidence, breathwork and mindset tools

Whether you're an athlete, leader, parent, business owner or simply feeling stuck, there’s something in this conversation for you.

If this conversation hit different, you'll want to be on our list. Every week we pull one moment from the episode, what it revealed, and what you can actually do with it. It's called The Debrief. Sign up at https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/

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