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The Nest Effect
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Welcome to The Nest Effect — where we honour the stories that truly matter. Stories of courage. Stories of connection. Stories that leave a lasting imprint on our community. Created by The WattleNest Team, this podcast is a home for athletes and changemakers to: Share their personal journeys — the triumphs, the trials, and the purpose that fuels them. Shine a light on the collective impact we’re creating through the WattleNest community. Inspire others to step forward, take part, and be part of something greater than themselves. We proudly stand alongside future and current world champions, Paralympians, and Olympians — celebrating their achievements while amplifying the stories that drive them. Whether you’re an athlete who’s defied the odds, a remarkable WattleNest beneficiary, a passionate advoc
Episodes
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Episode 19 - Beyond the Scorecard: Ruby Kavanagh’s Journey in Golf
In this episode of The Nest Effect, Ruby shares her journey as a rising young golfer, from stepping away from traditional schooling to create more time for training, to representing Queensland in the Junior Interstate Team and experiencing the pressure of competing for a tournament victory. She...
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Episode 18 - Jamieson Pooles | Discus
What does it take to compete at a national level and chase a spot on the world stage? “It’s not just strength, it’s years of technique that make the difference.” In this episode of The Nest Effect, Antoine Vidal sits down with rising discus athlete Jamieson Pooles as he prepares for Nationals in...
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Episode 17 - Spencer Riys | Boxer
In this episode of The Nest Effect, Antoine sits down with rising boxer Spencer Riys, who is redefining what commitment looks like. Balancing Year 12 through homeschooling with a demanding training schedule of up to five hours a day, Spencer shares what it really takes to pursue a career in…
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Episode 16 - Ji Wallace | Gymnastics
🌟 Ji Wallace: Olympic Silver Medallist, Performer, Advocate, Mentor 🌟 From bouncing on a backyard trampoline to standing on the Olympic podium, Ji Wallace’s journey is one of courage, resilience, and authenticity. In this episode, we explore his early love for trampolining, the pressure and...
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Episode 15 - Adam Sheppard | Para Powerlifter
Recorded late last year, The Nest Effect features an inspiring conversation with Adam Sheppard, para-athletics coach, retired wheelchair racer, and multi-sport athlete. Adam’s life is defined not by limitations, but by possibilities. From competing internationally and setting records in…
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Episode 14 - Natasha Price | Para Powerlifter
On this episode of The Nest Effect, we sit down with Tasha Price — elite adaptive athlete, speaker, advocate, and co-founder of InvincAble. Tasha opens up about turning adversity into fuel, building resilience through intentional mindset shifts, and the power of creating safe “nests” of support…
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Episode 13 - Christian Paynter | Decathlete
Recorded late last year, this marks our first podcast release for 2026 What does it really take to pursue excellence across ten events — while building a full-time professional career? In this episode of The Nest Effect, host Antoine Vidal sits down with Christian Paynter, an Australian…
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Episode 12 - Jack Howell | PLY Triathlete
In this episode of The Nest Effect, host Antoine Vidal sits down with Jack Howell — a driven young athlete who’s carving his own path through discipline, mindset, and purpose. Jack shares the habits and motivations behind his rise, how he navigates pressure and setbacks, and the importance of...
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Episode 11 - Olivia Gross | Pole Vault
In this episode of The Nest Effect, we’re joined by Australian pole vault athlete Olivia Gross, a rising talent in one of track and field’s most demanding disciplines. Olivia shares how curiosity turned into commitment, what it takes to balance training and competition, and the mindset required…
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Episode 10 - Janine Watson | PLY Taekwondo
The Nest Effect – Janine Watson: Still Standing In this unforgettable episode of The Nest Effect, host Antoine Vidal sits down with world champion para-taekwondo athlete Janine Watson, whose journey redefines resilience. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at just 25 and told she could be in a...
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Episode 9 Sarah Blizzard |Bobsleigh Pilot
Chasing Gold: Sarah Blizzard is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics! 🥇❄️ Meet Sarah Blizzard — a powerhouse Australian athlete whose journey from the track to the ice is redefining what it means to chase big dreams. Once a standout sprinter and four-time Stawell Gift finalist, Sarah made the…
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Episode 8 Dean Hewitt & Tahli Gill | Olympic Curling Duo
This is more than a replay — it’s a moment in history. Before they became World Mixed Doubles Curling Champions in 2026, Dean Hewitt and Tali Gill joined The Nest Effect to share their journey — and what it really takes to chase an unlikely dream from a sunburnt country with almost no ice. From...
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Episode 7 Sara Sammons | Ice Hockey
Sarah Sammons discovered ice hockey as a seven-year-old living in Canada. What began as a desire to join in with the other kids soon became a passion that would take her to national leagues, international tournaments and a gold medal representing Australia. In this episode of The Nest Effect,...
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Episode 6 - Cam Scott | Bobsleigh Pilot
Pressure Is a Privilege: Cameron Scott’s Olympic Bobsleigh Dream Recorded last year, this episode of The Nest Effect takes us inside the remarkable journey of Australian bobsleigh pilot Cameron Scott. A nurse unit manager by day and elite athlete every other waking moment, Cameron’s sporting...
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Episode 5 - Abbey Willcox Flying Higher After the Fall
🔥 Top 10 in the World. Olympic Qualification Secured. 4 World Cups. 9 Days. One incredible season. 🔥 Huge congratulations to Abbey Willcox on an extraordinary World Cup campaign — competing in 4 World Cups in just 9 days and finishing the regular season Top 10 overall 🌍👏 Ahead of her push to...
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Episode 4 - Kiana Elliott: Reinvention, Resilience and the Olympic Dream
In this episode of The Nest Effect, Antoine Vidal sits down with Kiana Elliott — Olympian, former elite gymnast and Australian weightlifting champion. Kiana’s sporting journey began in gymnastics, where she was identified as a potential Olympic athlete at just six years old. After years of…
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Episode 3 - Jeff Horn From Bullied Kid to World Champion
What does it take to shock the world? In this powerful episode of The Nest Effect, Antoine Vidal sits down with former world champion boxer Jeff Horn, best known for his historic victory over Manny Pacquiao, to explore the mindset behind one of Australia’s greatest sporting upsets. But this...
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Episode 2 - Rory Scott: Strength Beyond the Platform
In this episode of The Nest Effect, we sit down with Australian weightlifter Rory Scott — a rising force in the 81kg division and a member of Queensland’s Milton Weightlifting Club. From national-level swimming to battling a serious back injury, Rory’s journey is one of resilience, discipline…
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Episode 1- Bullseyes, Anxiety and Community
Bullseyes & Breakthroughs: Jess Lloyd on Archery, Anxiety, and the Power of Community What does it take to go from picking up a toy bow… to representing your country on the world stage? In this episode of The Nest Effect, we’re joined by Jess Lloyd — a Sunshine Coast archer whose journey is a...
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About The Nest Effect
Welcome to The Nest Effect — a podcast where we honour stories that truly matter. Stories of courage. Stories of connection. Stories that make a lasting impact in our community. Created by the WattleNest Team, this podcast is a space for athletes and changemakers to: Share their personal journeys…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Nest Effect — where we honour the stories that truly matter.
Stories of courage. Stories of connection. Stories that leave a lasting imprint on our community.
Created by The WattleNest Team, this podcast is a home for athletes and changemakers to:
Share their personal journeys — the triumphs, the trials, and the purpose that fuels them.
Shine a light on the collective impact we’re creating through the WattleNest community.
Inspire others to step forward, take part, and be part of something greater than themselves.
We proudly stand alongside future and current world champions, Paralympians, and Olympians — celebrating their achievements while amplifying the stories that drive them.
Whether you’re an athlete who’s defied the odds, a remarkable WattleNest beneficiary, a passionate advoc
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Welcome to The Nest Effect — where we honour the stories that truly matter. Stories of courage. Stories of connection. Stories that leave a lasting imprint on our community. Created by The WattleNest Team, this podcast is a home for athletes and changemakers to: Share their personal journeys — the...
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