In this special Movember edition, Barry and Jerram sit down with Daniel Wood, an experienced fitness professional, educator, and passionate mental health advocate, to explore the powerful connection between mental health and physical fitness.This conversation dives into:- The difference between mental health and mental fitness- How to check in with yourself- The role of community and belonging in protecting mental health- How gyms and fitness spaces can become more than just four walls- Encouraging others to speak up, seek help, and support one anotherWhether you’re a coach, gym owner, or fitness professional, this conversation will help reiterate how movement and meaningful human connection can strengthen mental resilience.YouTube: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:Daniel's Movember Page: https://au.movember.com/mospace/10500601AFL Mental Health Continuum: https://www.afl.com.au/mental-health-wellbeing/aboutHume City Council: https://humeleisure.vic.gov.au/NovoFit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novofit/NovoFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novofitaus/NovoFit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovoFitAus/
Local government leisure centres are more than just places to train, they’re community health hubs that connect fitness, allied health, and social wellbeing. In this episode, James Weston, Unit Leader of Fitness and Sport at Hume City Council, shares how his team is creating facilities that support every stage of the health journey - from rehabilitation to long-term movement and community connection.
We talk:
- Why councils continue investing in leisure and wellness facilities
- Building inclusive spaces that link fitness with allied health and recovery services
- How gym staff act as triage points in a preventative health model
- Using technology to track real health outcomes, not just attendance
- Leadership, culture, and collaboration across council departments and partners
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xzhFzh4s0x0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/04-connected-community-with-james-weston/id1825744433?i=1000730487987
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FGbGNmoyT6VnyJjtX7JaQ
James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-weston-2611b7162/
Hume City Council: https://humeleisure.vic.gov.au/
NovoFit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novofit/
NovoFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novofitaus/
NovoFit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovoFitAus/
In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Beaux Glenn, owner of Genesis Lilydale. Beaux’s journey is all about heart, putting people before everything else and showing how genuine care can transform a gym into a thriving community. She opens up about her passion for cultivating culture, empowering her team, and fostering connections that go beyond fitness, creating an environment where both members and staff feel seen, valued, and inspired to grow.
We talk:
- Leading with relationships
- Empowering staff and members to create club culture
- Fostering loyalty and community at scale
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bPjITT99fBLQ0DbyxhheV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
YouTube: https://youtu.be/mYwtE-5lkAU?si=72bsZF_0oK0JB_oR
Genesis Lilydale: https://www.instagram.com/genesislilydale/?hl=en
NovoFit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novofit/
NovoFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novofitaus/
NovoFit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NovoFitAus/
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Waide - Chief Operating Officer at NovoFit - for an in‑depth look at how digital transformation is redefining fitness spaces. Daniel shares his playbook for scaling personalised member experiences, activating tech outside the four walls, and striking the perfect balance between human touch and automation.
We talk:
Crafting scalable, personalised programs that mirror one‑to‑one PT at scale
Leveraging digital communications and booking data to keep members engaged
Building open, data‑driven ecosystems without losing sight of the people behind the profiles
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bPjITT99fBLQ0DbyxhheV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mate-spot-me/id1825744433
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MateSpotMe
NovoFit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novofitaus/
NovoFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novofitaus/
NovoFit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novofitaus/
Daniel 's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-waide-7ab7051b/
In our first episode, we sit down with Bart Walsh - Head Coach at Jetts Fitness Australia - for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of wellness, recovery, and coaching culture in fitness. Bart shares insights on integrating nervous system recovery into gym spaces, the power of mobility, and how gyms can empower their people and programs without losing sight of what really matters: the member.
We talk recovery tools, mindfulness, high-performance habits, and how small innovations (and a lot of intent) can transform both outcomes and experiences.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mate-spot-me/id1825744433
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MateSpotMe
NovoFit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novofitaus/
NovoFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novofitaus/
NovoFit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novofitaus/
Bart's Website: https://www.bartwalsh.com.au/
Bart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartholomew-walsh-47b796226/
Bart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walsh.fit/