In this episode, Belinda sits down with Trevor Hendy, six-time Australian Ironman Champion, four-time World Champion, and Australian Sporting Hall of Fame inductee. Trevor isn’t just a champion - he’s an icon. But as he reveals, his greatest lessons came not only from winning, but from discovering flow, connection, and meaning beyond competition.

Trevor shares the deeply personal story of losing his father and the profound sense of guidance he now feels. He reflects on how a supportive family and the surf lifesaving community shaped his values, and how an “effortless effort” mindset propelled him into the flow state - both in sport and in life. With honesty, he opens up about the ego traps of chasing external validation, and how he shifted from winning at all costs to winning on all levels.

We cover:

• The strong connection he shared with his father, and the moment he doubted himself as a man when his son was born, and how it became a profound awakening.
• Life lessons from surf lifesaving and finding courage through community.
• The power of flow state and “effortless effort” that set him apart from the pack and kept him calm and consistent under pressure.
• Reframing challenges through his belief that “the conditions are always perfect.”
• Identity, ego, and the shift from chasing wins to finding true connection.
• His life as an elite sportsman, son, father, husband, grandfather, coach, and mentor.
• What lights him up today, how adventure brings him joy, and what life looks like beyond the glory days.

This conversation goes far deeper than medals and competition. Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or simply navigating your own waves, Trevor’s wisdom will leave you reflecting on what it truly means to live in flow.

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