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Endure Edge Podcast

Jacques Wijtman

24 episodes

3 days ago

Born into chaos, raised by love, and shaped by two worlds. Lucky Du Plessis’s story is one of resilience, identity, and redemption. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lucky opens up about growing up as a Black man with an Afrikaans surname, navigating the pain and beauty of adoption, and finding purpose through struggle. We dive deep into what it means to belong, to rebuild yourself from the ground up, and to turn trauma into strength. From the heartbreak of being lost as a child to the d...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

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Born into chaos, raised by love, and shaped by two worlds. Lucky Du Plessis’s story is one of resilience, identity, and redemption. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lucky opens up about growing up as a Black man with an Afrikaans surname, navigating the pain and beauty of adoption, and finding purpose through struggle. We dive deep into what it means to belong, to rebuild yourself from the ground up, and to turn trauma into strength. From the heartbreak of being lost as a child to the d...

Show more...

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/24)

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Between Two Worlds: Identity, Adoption & Becoming Lucky Du Plessis

Born into chaos, raised by love, and shaped by two worlds. Lucky Du Plessis’s story is one of resilience, identity, and redemption. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lucky opens up about growing up as a Black man with an Afrikaans surname, navigating the pain and beauty of adoption, and finding purpose through struggle. We dive deep into what it means to belong, to rebuild yourself from the ground up, and to turn trauma into strength. From the heartbreak of being lost as a child to the d...

3 days ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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They’re Not Okay: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis — with Nikita Ghisleni. (Ed Psych)

ehind every classroom door, something deeper is happening, a silent crisis that’s stealing our kids’ confidence, joy, and sense of self. In this episode, I sit down with Educational Psychologist Nikita Ghisleni to confront the truth about what’s really going on in schools: the pressure, the loneliness, and the emotional damage many students carry long after the bell rings. We talk about why so many children are struggling with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide… and how the system...

6 days ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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The Truth Behind the Laugh: Themba Robin

Behind every laugh, there’s a story most people never hear. In this powerful conversation, Themba Robin opens up about the reality behind the punchlines, the pressure, the pain, and the purpose that drives his comedy. We dive deep into what it means to be a man navigating mental health, how humor can be both a shield and a weapon, and why vulnerability can be the most powerful stage of all. This isn’t just about jokes. It’s about truth, identity, and the courage to speak the things we usual...

1 week ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Weaponizing Fatherhood: How the System Breaks Dads

This is not just another conversation. This is a war cry. In this episode, I sit down with Gary Da Silva from Fathers4Justice to expose the brutal reality so many fathers face behind closed courtroom doors. We talk about a system that bleeds fathers dry, uses children as leverage, and turns love into a transaction. We dive deep into: How maintenance gets weaponized against fathers Parental alienation and emotional warfare Attorneys and a system that profits from broken families The emot...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Jack Lotter: The Mindset Behind Muscle and the Price of Perfection

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Lotter, one of South Africa’s top bodybuilding coaches, supplement specialist, and the mind behind Sheriff Training Systems. We dive deep into the mindset it takes to build elite physiques, the sacrifices most people never see, and the fine line between discipline and obsession. From steroids and peptides to TRT and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Jack pulls back the curtain on the truths, myths, and future of bodybuilding. This isn’t just a conve...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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The Truth About Strength: Men, Muscle, and Mental Battles

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Carruthers, entrepreneur, disruptor, and a leading voice in South Africa’s fitness culture. We go beyond the surface of muscles and success to talk about the real battles men face: mental health, pressure, identity, and what strength truly means today. From the expectation to always look tough, to the hidden struggles no one sees, this conversation is raw, honest, and unfiltered. If you’ve ever questioned what it takes to be a man in today’s world, thi...

1 month ago

1 hour

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From Amputation to Inspiration. The Erin Lazarus Story

At 23, Erin Lazarus lost her foot to Lupus. Most people would have stopped there. Instead, she strapped on a running blade and decided to chase marathons. In this raw and powerful conversation, Erin shares how she turned pain into purpose, how she kept a promise to her dad to run side by side, and why she refuses to let excuses win. This isn’t just about running. It’s about resilience. It’s about choosing strength when life tries to break you. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, Erin’s story...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Chad Nathan aka GingerWithaGoPro | Running, Adventure & Living Without Limits

In this episode we sit down with Chad Nathan, aka GingerWithaGoPro, a creator, runner, and world traveler who’s built a life around adventure, storytelling, and pushing limits. In this episode we dive deep into: 🏃 His running and endurance journey, the training, the grind, and what keeps him moving 🌍 The wildest moments he’s captured with a GoPro 🎉 How he balances late nights, travel, and training 🎥 The mindset behind creating honest stories, not just highlight reels ❤️ Projects a...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Addiction, Recovery, and the Frontman’s Mental Game – Gavin Edwards of Prime Circle

In this powerful episode of Endure Edge, Gavin Edwards — frontman of Prime Circle — opens up like never before. From the chaos of addiction to the daily fight of sobriety, Gavin shares the raw truth about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding his life, and stepping into one of South Africa’s biggest rock bands. We dive into the mental battles of replacing an iconic frontman, the weight of fan expectations, and how resilience, faith, and music kept him going. This is a story about struggle, survival...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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From Silence to Strength: Goffy the Wolfess – A Fighter’s Story

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse and suicide. In this episode, we sit down with Goffy the Wolfess — a fighter, trainer, and mentor who turned her deepest struggles into strength. After surviving years of physical and emotional abuse, and battling moments of darkness where she almost lost hope, Goffy found boxing. The sport didn’t just teach her how to fight in the ring, it gave her voice back, rebuilt her confidence, and transformed her into a symbol of resilience....

2 months ago

55 minutes

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Love, Divorce & Dating Over 40 — Philicity Reeken Unfiltered

In this week’s Endure Edge, we sit down with Philicity Reeken — actress, radio host, and the fearless voice behind Love, Dating & Chaos. We go deep into the realities of love, heartbreak, divorce, and dating over 40. From the stigma of being single later in life to the raw truths about modern relationships, Philicity shares her unfiltered take on what it means to start over and truly thrive. And men, listen up — there’s plenty of real-world advice here for you too, from navigating dating ...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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More Than an Athlete: Emma Pallant-Browne on Pregnancy, Periods & Mental Resilience

In this powerful first episode of Women’s Month, elite triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne gets real about the parts of sport we don’t talk about enough. From racing while on her period to navigating pregnancy as a pro athlete, Emma opens up about the mental shifts, physical challenges, and emotional resilience that come with being a woman in high-performance sport. We dive into: Training through pregnancy Breaking the stigma around menstruation in competition Rebuilding identity during time o...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Brent Lindeque: The Good Things Guy on Going Viral, Mental Health & Living Authentically

In this episode, I sit down with Brent Lindeque – better known as The Good Things Guy – to unpack the incredible journey behind the viral kindness movement that changed his life. We dive deep into his mental health struggles, the highs and lows of going viral, and his raw, honest experience of coming out and living authentically. This is more than just a conversation about positivity – it’s about resilience, vulnerability, and the courage to be real in a world that often only celebrates the h...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Where Warriors Are Made — The Gym Behind South Africa’s Biggest Fitness Event

In this episode, we step inside BST CrossFit — the powerhouse gym behind South Africa’s biggest functional fitness competition, The Battle. We talk all things fitness, CrossFit, HYROX, and dive deep into the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. From the evolution of functional fitness in Africa to the raw, unfiltered challenges of running elite competitions, this one’s for anyone obsessed with training, grit, and human performance. 🎧 Don’t miss it — whether you’re a die-hard Cr...

3 months ago

38 minutes

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Springboks’ Impi and Bodybuilding Champ : Sibusiso Kotelo on Strength, Struggle & the Warrior’s Mind

In Episode 10 of Endure Edge, we sit down with Sibusiso Kotelo — The fierce Impi who leads the Springboks onto the field and bodybuilding champion. We go beyond the war paint and muscle to explore the mental toughness, personal struggles, and spiritual strength it takes to carry the warrior spirit — on the stage, in the stadium, and in life. Sibusiso opens up about his journey from bodybuilding to becoming the face of the Springboks’ warrior tradition, the mental battles behind the scenes, ...

3 months ago

56 minutes

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Richard Laskey: Addiction, Death, Daughters & The Grind

In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with Richard Laskey—endurance athlete, father of five, Director of Modern Athlete Magazine, and relentless charity fundraiser—for an unfiltered look into a life shaped by pain, purpose, and parenting. From battling personal demons and facing addiction to raising three daughters in a world that doesn’t slow down, Richard opens up about what nearly broke him—and what saved him. We talk about death, recovery, the mental game behind ultra-endur...

3 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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Ryno Griesel: On Suffering, Resilience, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with legendary endurance athlete and adventurer Ryno Griesel to explore the role of suffering in shaping resilience, character, and purpose. From navigating brutal mountain expeditions to pushing the limits of human endurance, Ryno has built a life around choosing discomfort—and mastering it. We unpack the psychology of pain, the difference between voluntary suffering and hardship life throws at you, and why intentionally walking into the ...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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When the World Breaks: Danny Painter on Grief, Health, and Holding On

What do you do when the person you love most dies — and the world keeps turning? In this raw and powerful conversation, Jacaranda FM's very own Danny Painter opens up about the sudden loss of her husband, the silent weight of grief, and what it really means to survive when everything inside you feels shattered. We talk about the physical impact of heartbreak, how grief rewired her health and identity, and the tools she reaches for on the days it feels impossible to keep going. Danny shares h...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Built to Endure: Jesse Pretorius on Hybrid Training, Mental Strength & the HYROX Mindset

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of The Endure Edge, I sit down with hybrid athlete, entrepreneur, and mental performance advocate Jesse Pretorius. We dive deep into the world of HYROX, hybrid training, and the mental toughness required to push through when both the body and mind are under pressure. Jesse shares how he balances the demands of being a competitive athlete while running his own business — and how entrepreneurship and endurance sport both demand a high level of focus, disci...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Beating the Demons: Dale Schnettler of Prime Circle on His Battle Beyond the Drums

In this raw and revealing episode, Dale Schnettler — drummer of the legendary South African rock band Prime Circle — opens up about a battle many never saw coming: his struggle with alcohol addiction. Known for his powerful stage presence and relentless rhythm, Dale shares the personal cost behind the music, the hidden pain beneath the spotlight, and the turning point that led him to seek sobriety. From the highs of international tours to the lows of isolation and addiction, Dale takes us de...

5 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes