In this bonus crossover replay, Kylie Lynch (host of 4TG) joins Danny Kennedy on The Fitness and Lifestyle Podcast to share her story and the lessons every female athlete needs for 2025. Summary: Kylie’s story is a raw look at the highs and lows of women’s sport—how identity and mental health are deeply connected, why community matters, and what it takes to create real change. She shares the motivation behind starting the 4TG podcast and her vision for a future where women’s sport is tr...

This episode is the 4TG Christmas Party and 2025 wrap, tying a bow on the lessons shared by our incredible guests this year. We reflect on four big months, 22 episodes, nearly 3,000 downloads, and reaching ~200,000 people per month, before looking ahead to what’s coming for 4TG in 2026. You’ll hear practical insights on pursuing sporting ambitions, with reflections on resilience, confidence, and building an identity beyond sport. One key lesson stands out: confidence is built through competen...

In this episode, we sit down with Silver Ferns midcourter Whitney Souness , our first professional netballer and first Kiwi guest. Whitney talks through her rise in elite sport, the expectations placed on her and the tough realities that come with high-performance environments. She talks about major setbacks, including a ruptured ACL and the emotional weight of non-selection, most recently missing out on the Silver Ferns squad. Key Takeaways Your journey isn’t linear: injuries, setbacks...

This episode of the 4TG podcast features an inspiring conversation with elite Australian sprinter, Fia Fighera. Fia, who has been ranked seventh in Australia for the 200m in the Opens and has won national medals, shares her powerful journey through a career fraught with significant injuries. She opens up about the immense mental toll of being injured for four years in a row, describing the time when she felt "depressed and sad" and how she found herself wanting to quit. ☕ Enjoying the...

In this inspiring episode of 4TG, we welcome Paralympian turned footballer Tamsin Colley. Tamsin's journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the fight for equality for all-ability athletes. She is actively changing the narrative around disability in sport, challenging systems, and rewriting stereotypes to show the immense potential of para-athletes. Discover how Tamsin defied expectations, going from being in a wheelchair until age five to representing Australia at the Rio Paralympics...

Former Olympian and elite dual-sport athlete Georgia Nanscawen joins the podcast to discuss the high cost of giving everything to your sport, the reality of burnout, and the courage it takes to redefine your identity. From the hockey Olympic world stage (205 caps, London Olympics) to becoming one of the best AFLW players, Georgia proves you can hit rock bottom, step away, and find joy in competition again. This is a vital conversation about purpose, identity, finding happiness, and choosing y...

“You Don’t Need to Be a Pro to Start” — Lydia Frazer on Confidence, Kona, and the Power of Community In this episode of 4TG, Kylie sits down with Lydia Frazer, Ironman World Championship finisher, full-time Ironman employee, and everyday athlete to unpack what it really takes to push past fear, build resilience, and prove to yourself that you can. From growing up a swimmer in coastal Australia to competing on the world’s toughest endurance stage in Kona, Lydia shares how she turned community...

“Sacrifice is the ticket for admission.” Behind every contract, trophy, and highlight reel are the years of unseen work — the early mornings, missed birthdays, and time away from family. In this episode, we sit down with Issie Bourne, Southside Flyers forward and one of Australia’s brightest basketball stars, to talk about what it really takes to make it to the top and stay there. From her college days at Nebraska to representing the Opals in China, Issie opens up about the sacrifices, the p...

"Sometimes it's about doing less and knowing when enough's enough." Most female athletes juggle multiple roles: student, employee, partner, which creates an invisible load that can lead to over-training and under-recovering. We sit down with Chloe Giles, Carlton VfLW's Strength & Conditioning Coach and PhD student, to break down the truth about why rest is not a weakness and how managing your full load, not just your training load, is key to unlocking your full potential. A critical list...

"My knowledge is pretty irrelevant if I can't translate it to people's lives. And that's where we now are in a coaching-based membership style." - Alicia Edge We dive deep with Sports Dietitian and Compete Performance founder Alicia Edge to discuss the behavior of eating, not just the science of fueling. Alicia shares her work with the Matildas and the challenge of combating the "lighter is better" culture in women's sport. This is a critical listen for athletes, coaches, and parents interest...

"I would have absolutely done that [given up some of my pay to support women's sport] because that's the world that I want to live in." – Ben Brown Ex-AFL premiership player and current Essendon AFLW Development Coach Ben Brown is the gold standard for male allyship in women's sport. Ben shares his journey from an injury-riddled AFL career, including nine surgeries, to becoming a champion for gender equality in football. This episode is a must-listen on athlete resilience, strengths-based coa...

In this insightful episode of 4TG , we chat with Dr Emily Meehan, an Advanced Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working in high-performance sport. Based at the Victorian Institute of Sport, Emily supports developing through to elite athletes both para and able-bodied across sports like cycling, rowing, and canoe. She also works with Golf Australia’s Victorian High Performance Program, providing nutrition support to emerging golfers. Emily has previously worked with some of Aus...

“Vulnerability is a superpower. To be vulnerable builds trust, reliability, and it deepens connections.” – Kylie Lynch Ten episodes in, 4TG has already sparked raw, inspiring conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers in women’s sport. For this special solo episode, host Kylie Lynch reflects on the biggest themes and lessons from those first 10 episodes, covering vulnerability, leadership, mindset, identity, and the future of women’s sport. From ACL recoveries to breaking down p...

In this raw and vulnerable episode, I chat with Robbie Turnbull, a decorated Aussie Rules player and the founder of Top Tier Footballer. Robbie opens up about the unintentional but profound pressure he faced from his father on the sidelines, and how this experience created a fear of making mistakes that followed him throughout his life. This conversation is an essential listen for every parent, coach, and athlete. Robbie shares how he eventually learned to shift his mindset from playing for e...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kate Smyth, a former Olympian, marathon record-holder, and sports naturopath and nutritionist redefining what it takes to succeed. Kate shares her journey of reaching the highest level of sport at 35, along with the spectacular crashes from under-fueling and the mental toll on body and mind. This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve “missed their run.” Kate reveals the mental strength needed to overcome setbacks, the role of visu...

Less than 10% of elite women's teams are coached by women. The real question is why? In this episode, we sit down with Liz Quinn, a leadership expert, former Navy officer, and co-founder of The W Club to uncover the hidden barriers holding female coaches back. Liz reveals the invaluable leadership lessons she learned in her military career and how they are now helping women in sport and business break through ceilings. From her experience as a player and coach at the elite level, to her work ...

After years of being pushed to the sidelines with second-hand balls, women’s footy has finally stepped out of the dark ages… or has it? This week we put male-dominated sports under the microscope with Not All Clubs. Behind the aliases Ripley, Jyn, and Lara are three fearless voices exposing the discrimination, harassment, and toxic cultures still silencing athletes and making clubs unsafe. With AFL player Mitch Brown recently becoming the first openly bisexual male in the league, this convers...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Hayley Campbell, a seasoned strength and conditioning (S&C) coach, who shares her journey from growing up in regional Australia where sport was central to becoming a prominent figure in athletic training. She dives into why women’s sports are growing fast but still face funding and equality issues, and why community support matters more than ever. Hear insights on resilience, fairness, and practical ways to promote women’s sport. Key topics: St...

"Belief is trust without evidence" Host Kylie sits down with mindset and fitness coach Danny Kennedy to discuss the mental side of sports/life. Danny, who was a basketball player, opens up about his struggles with setbacks and self-worth during his career, and how those experiences shaped his coaching philosophy today. The conversation is a must for athletes and anyone looking to overcome self-limiting beliefs, build a strong self-image, and find success and fulfillment beyond their chosen fi...

In this powerful episode of the 4TG Podcast, we challenge and redefine the old stereotype of "playing like a girl" with a trailblazer who’s reclaiming the phrase. We sit down with Holly Bailey, CEO of Play Like a Girl, athlete, and passionate advocate who shares her journey from a highly competitive upbringing to creating a community that empowers women in sports and leadership. Holly opens up about the personal "aha" moment that changed her mindset forever, showing you how your inner d...