A Little Christmas Magic to End the Year. To wrap up our final episode of the year, we were lucky enough to welcome a very special guest into the studio, Santa Claus himself! We talk laughs, reindeer, chimneys, and the magic of Christmas, while also sharing kind reminders about resilience, joy, and taking care of ourselves during a busy season. A huge thank-you to Jesse Pretorius for bringing Santa to life and helping us end the year with warmth, smiles, and a little North Pole magic...

In this episode of the Endure Edge Podcast, Jacques Wijtman sits down with Rachel “The Big Dog” Beaton to unpack the work, discipline, and mindset behind her rise in the running world. Known by many as a running influencer, Rachel breaks down what most people don’t see, the early mornings, the lonely miles, and the decision to train without a coach. From her life before running, to conquering Comrades and earning back-to-back Bill Rowan finishes, this conversation dives deep into mental toug...

In this episode, we sit down with Darren Thomas, Hyrox world champion, elite adaptive CrossFit athlete, and a man who has turned unimaginable adversity into unstoppable momentum. After an event that changed his life and left him in a wheelchair, Darren refused to let circumstance define his future. Instead, he rebuilt himself with grit, discipline, and a mindset forged under pressure. We dive into the moment his competitive fire reignited, how he trains at a world-class level, the mental bat...

In this episode, we sit down with Marisca Orr, a woman redefining strength from the inside out. She’s the force behind a movement that helps women stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start stepping into the power they forgot they had. We talk about what it really means for women to build strength, not just in the gym, but in identity, mindset, and everyday life. From the fears women carry, to the confidence they unlock through lifting, to Marisca’s own journey of resilience and leadership,...

Sias du Plessis joins Endure Edge for his most honest and unfiltered conversation yet. From the grind behind South African sports to the pressure of building a voice that can’t be ignored, Sias opens up about the lessons, the failures, the mindset, and the moments that shaped him. We dive into: • What drives his obsession for excellence • The real challenges behind the mic • Lessons learned from working around SA’s boldest media figures • The mental toughness behind interviewing elite athlet...

In this episode, we sit down with Julian Short — The Flavourist, a two-time World Class champion and one of South Africa’s most respected bartenders. Known for his ability to build emotion through flavour, Julian talks openly about the craft, the discipline behind great cocktails, and the realities of working in an environment shaped by alcohol, pressure, and performance. We explore how he maintains control in a field where excess is always within reach, how he protects his mental health, an...

In this raw and fearless conversation, Prof Carol-Ann Benn, one of South Africa’s leading breast-cancer surgeons, opens up about the fight against fear, misinformation, and the system itself. From what women really need to do when they find a lump, to why courage is the most powerful form of medicine, this episode dives deep into truth, science, and survival. This is not just about breast cancer. It’s about endurance, humanity, and the power to keep showing up.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Boyd Allen, one of South Africa’s most versatile and respected combat athletes. From dominating the EFC cage to reinventing himself in the boxing ring, and now shaping the next generation at Apex Gym, Boyd’s journey is a masterclass in discipline, evolution, and warrior mindset. We dive deep into: * The mindset shift from MMA champion to professional boxer * Building Apex Gym and developing future champions * Training philosophies, mental toughness...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...