The Reset with Shaun Tucker

In Episode 128 of The Reset, Shaun explores the paradox of ambition and burnout. You don't need more willpower or discipline—you need to learn how to rest. For years, Shaun chased a version of himself that required proving everyone wrong, achieving at all costs, and pushing harder. But there's only one destination on that pathway: death. Before that comes burnout and disease. The flame that burns twice as bright burns for only half as long. Death isn't the ending—it could be the beginning. It could be the death of the identity you've been holding onto, the one that needs to prove itself. Your body has limited energy. Your body always keeps score. If you can't outrun what you're reluctant to feel, and you can't outthink a feeling problem, then maybe the new strategy is learning to slow down. Your body is already telling you what it needs. You're just not listening through the noise.Key Insights:You don't need more discipline; you need to learn how to rest. The flame that burns twice as bright burns for only half as long. Your body has limited energy and capability. Burnout and disease come before death on the "winning at all costs" pathway. Your body always keeps score and holds onto baggage. You can't outthink or outrun what you're reluctant to feel. The new strategy might be learning to slow down. Your body is already telling you what it needs—you're just not listening.Key Quotes:• "The flame that burns twice as bright burns for only half as long."• "Death is not the ending. Death could be the beginning. It could just be death of that identity."• "Your body always keeps score."• "You can't outthink yourself if it's a feeling problem."• "Maybe the new strategy is to learn to slow down."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 127 of The Reset, Shaun challenges the popular "10,000-hour rule" and explores what actually makes someone masterful at a skill. Drawing from his background in sports science, Shaun breaks down the levels of competence: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. But there's a missing piece—true mastery requires being absolutely conscious and present, not just competent. You can raise kids, build a business, or master a skill while being completely absent. The real work isn't about hours; it's about precision, focus, and intentional practice. Skills are transferable—the discipline you develop tracking your food transfers to tracking business metrics. The key is refining and becoming more precise with every rep, every practice, every moment.Key Insights:The 10,000-hour rule is incomplete. Natural abilities and trainable aspects both matter. Mastery requires moving through levels of competence to unconscious competence. True mastery requires being absolutely conscious and present, not just competent. You can be excellent at something while being completely absent from it. Skills are transferable across domains—discipline in one area transfers to another. Precision and focus matter more than total hours. Feedback from those who've already mastered the skill accelerates your journey.Key Quotes:• "The more conscious effort and intentional practice I put into a skill, the better I get at it."• "You can be very good at something and still be absolutely absent."• "Skills are transferable."• "It doesn't take 10,000 hours to get masterful at something. It takes a lot of precise, focused work."• "Keep trying, keep practicing, and most importantly, just have fun while doing it."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 126 of The Reset, Shaun explores why we only celebrate wins and ignore our relationship with failure. Your relationship to failure actually dictates how you succeed. Drawing from Carol Dweck's research on fixed vs. growth mindsets, Shaun shares his personal story of blaming his wife for taking a month off to get married in Singapore—a dream moment that revealed his fixed mindset. This episode breaks down the difference between fixed mindset traits (perfectionism, procrastination, sore loser mentality) and growth mindset (seeing failure as part of the journey). If you want to build a business that doesn't depend on you working 24/7, you need systems. If you want to win consistently, you need to learn to lose with grace.Key Insights:Fixed mindset keeps you stuck through perfectionism and procrastination. Growth mindset sees failure as part of the journey, not as a reflection of your worth. Your relationship to failure dictates your relationship to success. Being a sore loser damages your well-being and the people around you. Systems and delegation are how you build a business that doesn't depend on you. Learning to lose with grace makes you better at winning and more loved by those around you.Key Quotes:• "Our relationship to failure actually dictates how we succeed."• "Don't get addicted to winning because you hate losing."• "Learn to lose with grace and you'll get better at winning too."• "If I want to run a business that is not determined and dependent on me, I need systems in place where I can take holidays."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 125 of The Reset, Shaun sits down with Christina Price, a breathwork facilitator and transformational mindset coach from Bozeman, Montana. Christina's life imploded in a single week—her husband went to rehab, her daughter entered eating disorder recovery, and another was away at boarding school. On the outside, they looked successful. Behind closed doors, it was chaos.Christina discovered the missing piece: the nervous system. She built the Regulated Revolution, a 12-week immersion that regulates the nervous system first, so mindset work actually sticks. This conversation explores why rituals (not routines) matter, why your body is communicating with you, why rest isn't earned—it's essential—and how to bridge the gap between ambition and presence.Key Insights:Your nervous system attunes to frequencies from your childhood. You can't think your way out of a body problem. Mindset work doesn't stick if your nervous system isn't regulated first. Rituals are intentional and resourcing; routines are unconscious and efficient. Your body has a finite reserve that doesn't replenish—you must conserve it. Rest is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Synchronicity happens when you're regulated and present.Key Quotes:• "You can't think your way out of your life. I've tried."• "Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone." (Alan Watts)• "It's not as scary as you think it's gonna be. Real repair is possible."• "Be here today. Be in the present. Get into your body."Guest Links:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinapricelesscoaching/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@presentlypriceless• Program: The Regulated Revolution (12-week immersion )Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 124 of The Reset, Shaun explores why men believe they have to earn rest, and the critical difference between motivation and inspiration.When you're motivated, you're trying to get away from pain. You use past trauma as fuel to ensure you never go back. But motivation doesn't address the root cause—it just pushes you forward. Inspiration, on the other hand, comes from connection and purpose. Your mission becomes bigger than you.Shaun shares his health scare and how motivation changed his behavior but never addressed why he was binge eating or lost without purpose. He dives into the power of sitting with questions, listening to your body, and asking for help instead of pushing through. Sometimes the thing you've been living with your whole life, you don't actually have to live with anymore.Key Insights:Fulfillment doesn't come from force—it comes from connection. When you come from a place of connection, you understand the power of impact and leadership. Motivation is about running away from pain. Inspiration is about moving toward purpose. Your body keeps you grounded and aware of your limitations. Sitting with questions reveals what's happening beneath the surface.Key Quotes:• "There is a difference between motivation and inspiration."• "When you're motivated, you want to get away from that pain."• "Fulfillment is not coming from that place of force. It is found through connection."• "Maybe the thing you've been living with your whole life, you actually don't have to live with anymore."• "Stop being a passenger of your life and start being the architect of your legacy."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 123 of The Reset, Shaun asks a fundamental question: Who changes the world? Politicians? Big business? Tech companies? His answer: You do.This episode explores why personal transformation is the foundation of global change. If you're not willing to change yourself, you can't change the outside situation. We've become victims and slaves of our own minds, operating from survival instead of consciousness. But every single moment, you have a choice: Do you become conscious of it, or do you let it pass?Shaun dives into the power of agency, the role of leaders at all levels, and why settling your mind through your body is the foundation of clear seeing. Most importantly: your relationship with yourself is your relationship with life.Key Insights:We operate from survival, not consciousness. We've let the cycles of life dictate how we live instead of taking back control. But you have the power to change the world—it starts with changing yourself. Every moment is a choice. Do you become conscious of it, or do you let it pass?The relationship you have with yourself is the one you have with life. Your experience of life is what you transmit to your children, communities, and loved ones. That's worth every bit of attention and focus you have.Key Quotes:• "Who changes the world? It is you who has the power to change the world."• "If you're not willing to change yourself, there is no way you can change the outside situation."• "We have become slaves of our own minds. We operate from a place of survival."• "Every single moment, we have a choice. Do we become conscious of it? Or do we just let it pass?"• "The relationship you have with yourself is the one you have with life."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 122 of The Reset, Shaun asks a question most people never sit with: If all you did for the next 20-30 years of your working life amounted to nothing, would you still do it?This episode explores the difference between being goal-focused versus being conscious and present on the journey. Shaun shares why he went from absolutely not (two and a half years ago, when he was making himself miserable) to absolutely yes (now, because he loves who he's becoming). He dives into cycles, consciousness, autonomic living, and why so many successful people reach the top and feel empty.Key Insights:We put too much time and effort into other people's dreams. Most people don't sit with this question long enough to realize their innate value. As we grow older, we become more closed off, more autonomic, more unconscious. We measure outcomes instead of how we are on the journey.The external metric should not validate how you are inside. If someone judges you, that's their opinion—it should not affect you. The difference between being a controller (goal-focused, achievement-driven) and a creator (conscious, present, aligned with what you truly desire).Key Quotes:• "If all you did for the next 20-30 years amounted to nothing, would you still do it?"• "I was making myself miserable."• "I'm becoming the creator of my own reality. Not what other people think mine should be."• "Will they make you happy? Will they make you blissed out? Or will they just feel empty after 24 hours?"Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 121 of The Reset, Shaun explores why focus has become the rarest commodity in the modern world. After seeing a sign at Queen Victoria Market that read "Put down your phone and pick up a book," Shaun dives deep into why this simple act is revolutionary in an age where attention has been commoditized and your focus is literally being stolen.This episode breaks down the critical difference between presence and mask-wearing, explores how meditation and yoga have transformed Shaun's ability to focus (40 days of 3-3.5 hour daily practices), and provides practical tools to reclaim your attention in a world designed to capture it.Key Insights:Presence without focus isn't presence—it's mask-wearing. You can become really good at appearing present while being mentally absent. When something becomes so easy, your brain doesn't have to do anything. You're on autopilot.Focus is the one skill that crosses over into everything you do. Reading forces you to slow down and trains your attention. Shaun shares the story of Stephen Kotler (flow researcher) who sat for 12-14 hours reading three books in a row. Ram Dass would meditate for 14-18 hours at a time, just watching his breath.The shift from trying to control everything (which leads to mental madness) to liberation transforms how you approach presence and focusKey Quotes:• "Attention has been commoditized. Your focus is literally being stolen."• "Presence without focus, that's not presence. That's really just mask wearing."• "Focus is that one skill that kind of crosses over into everything that you do."• "Most people are waiting for their life to change. We architect our choices."Practical Tools:Put down your phone. Pick up a book (fiction or non-fiction). Start with 10 pages a day or set a timer to see how long you can read without distraction. Practice watching your breath. Train your focus like you train your body.Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 120 of The Reset, Shaun sits down with UFC legend Brian Ebersole, a fighter with close to 80 professional fights and a storied career in the welterweight division. Known for his iconic cartwheel kick knockout, Brian is now a lifelong wrestler and high-performance coach who helps others architect their own paths to mastery.This episode explores the intersection between authentic expression and elite performance—and what it truly means to change your state and choose how you show up as a dad, a man, and a leader.Key Themes:1. Run the Play, Then ReassessBrian breaks down the philosophy of "just do it" with a crucial caveat: be a sportsman and go back with your coach at halftime. Don't just physically rah-rah. Educate. Adjust. Recalibrate. It's not a straight line to success—it's snakes and ladders. The path winds a bit.2. The Art of AdaptationWhether you're carrying a mattress up a winding staircase with a prolapsed disc, or adjusting your fight strategy mid-round, the principle is the same: take a breath, reset, throw your shoulders back, have a think about how to nudge that thing forward without hurting yourself. Adjust and go again.3. Coaching is Timing, Not Just KnowledgeBrian reveals that coaching isn't just about having the best information—it's about how you move people through the room. You have to be a "goat herder" who knows when to let people play in the open field, when to keep a loose ring around them, and when to steer them in a direction. Timing is everything.4. Fatherhood Through SportBrian shares how he applies these principles with his two daughters. He doesn't just tell them what to do—he creates scenarios where they feel they have control. He makes them capable. He lets them lead a little bit. He plays different characters, shifts roles, and builds rituals (like Friday pizza night) that make them feel stable.5. The Third Place and CommunityBrian discusses the stability of American sports systems versus the fragmentation in Australia. He emphasizes the importance of structure, routine, and familiarity—not just for athletes, but for kids developing confidence and identity.6. Receptivity and MasteryTo get really good at something physical, you need 7-10 years of training and receptivity to nuance. But you also have to shut your brain off and find ways to automate the basics so you can be present with the nuance. It's a balance between getting out of the way and staying fully engaged.Key Quotes:• "You can judge yourself harshly in any step, but save the judgment. Act, adjust, act again."• "Success isn't a straight line. It's snakes and ladders. The path winds a bit."• "Run the play that was called. Have your huddles, have your chats, go run the play."• "You have to be a goat herder—round everyone up and get them into these channels."• "Make them capable. Try not to argue so much. Let them lead the way a little bit."• "You fall to the level of your training."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 119 of The Reset, Shaun breaks down the soul of the classic song "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel (specifically the raw, driving version by Mumford and Sons) to explore why, even when everything tells us to quit, the fighter still remains.This episode explores Shaun's personal journey through his 16-second MMA fight that went viral (1.9M views on Instagram, 1M on Facebook), the emotional toll of public judgment, and the profound lesson about not making other people's pain your own.Key Themes:1. The Fighter That Lives Inside UsShaun shares his MMA fight experience—16 seconds in the ring, technically knocked out. But the real lesson isn't about the fight itself. It's about why we have a boxer inside us that refuses to quit, no matter how hard life gets. The willingness to get up and continue, even when bruised, battered, and cut open.2. The Viral Moment and the Emotional TollHis fight video went viral: 1.9M views on Instagram, 1M on Facebook. But with the views came the comments. People flaming him, blaming his coach, saying he wasn't ready. While there was support (especially from people who've been in the cage), the negative comments took an emotional toll. His wife Jacinda called it out: "You're spiraling."3. Not Your Pain—Their PainThe core lesson: "It's not my pain. It's actually their pain, and I was making their problem my problem. Which is one of the worst things you can do as a facilitator and a coach."The realization that 99.9% of the people commenting were men, and most were suffering. They were directing their pain outward—through trolling, through judgment, through criticism. But Shaun realized he didn't have to take that on.4. Empathy Without Absorption"It's really powerful to understand and have empathy towards their pain. But if you start taking it on as your own pain, that's gonna be a massive problem."As a coach and facilitator, you must hold a mirror that is real. You must show people you're human too. But you can't carry their pain for them.5. Cause and Effect"Everything is cause and effect. If you hop in the ring, you gotta understand you're gonna get hit. You're gonna have to learn to defend, or you're gonna get knocked out."But also: "If it is felt pain, like you're avoiding something and directing it outwards—towards alcohol, towards drugs, towards even trolling people on the internet—these things come back around."6. You Get to ChooseThe ultimate message: "You don't have to stand for any of it. You get to choose how you show up."Shaun had many reasons not to fight that night. His coach wasn't there. His backup coach was subbed out for his competitor's coach. But he made the conscious choice anyway.7. The Boxer in All of UsThe episode explores the human spirit—the part that is ever-enduring, not limited by thinking or physiological process. The part that can still find a way to stand up and continue moving, even when everything tells us to quit.Key Quotes:• "Why do we still have this boxer that lives inside of us? The one that refuses to quit?"• "It's not my pain. It's actually their pain, and I was making their problem my problem."• "You don't have to stand for any of it. You get to choose how you show up."• "If you don't want to fight, you don't have to."• "Everything is cause and effect."• "Most people wait for their life to change. We architect the reset."Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 118 of The Reset, Shaun explores one of the most powerful principles for building authentic influence: "You are best served to help the person you used to be."This episode is about shifting from being the hero of your own story to becoming the guide in someone else's journey. Shaun shares how this principle transformed his personal training business and now shapes his authority work.He reveals why your story is what makes you unique—and why no one will connect with you if you make it all about you. The key is moving yourself away from the spotlight and becoming the Sherpa who helps others carry their luggage up the mountain you've already climbed.Shaun explores the concept of the "third place"—a space outside of work and home where people can be truly seen and held to a standard. He discusses why personal trainers, coaches, and mentors are so valuable: not just for the physical or performance benefits, but for the social connection and the accountability that helps people maintain their groundedness.This episode also addresses the critical role of masculine mentors and guides for the next generation of boys becoming men. Shaun emphasizes that it's our duty as men to show what's possible, to demonstrate that we have choice, and to model what it means to show up intentionally.The mission: Find the person you used to be. Find someone who is following in your footsteps. See them. Acknowledge them. Use that awareness as fuel to keep building yourself—not from a material perspective, but in terms of presence, safety, and inner work.Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 117 of The Reset, Shaun addresses a crisis that demands our attention: seven men in Australia take their own lives every day. This is not a statistic to ignore—it's a call to action.Shaun shares his personal vulnerability: at fifteen, he considered taking his own life. He explores why 72% of men don't ask for help when struggling with mental health, and why men are more "successful" at suicide because they meticulously plan it out in silence.This episode is about more than statistics. It's about duty. As men, as providers, as protectors, we have a responsibility to show up for each other and show the next generation that there is always another option.Shaun discusses the Push for Better Challenge—a push-up initiative raising awareness and funds for mental health. He reveals how his Sunday 6 AM workouts have become a "third place"—a community where men show up, connect, push each other, and most importantly, have fun.The message is clear: We need to grow up. We need to show these boys and young men what it means to show up. Because the fact that people are taking their own lives because they feel there's no other option is just not good enough.Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 116 of The Reset, Shaun reveals the untapped potential of AI tools and reveals a truth that will change how you think about productivity: what used to take months and years can now be done in days.After 116 consecutive episodes of showing up every single day, Shaun shares the exact tools and systems he's using to amplify his impact without burning out. From Manus and ChatGPT to Claude and Riverside, he breaks down how to use these tools strategically—not as a replacement for your vision, but as a co-pilot that executes your direction.The episode covers the power of consistency and reps, how Shaun wrote a 4-year-old book in just 4 hours using AI as a ghostwriter, and why the real bottleneck isn't resources—it's knowing how to leverage them. Shaun also addresses the critical distinction: Are you driving the AI, or is it driving you?This is about amplifying your impact, scaling your message, and becoming the architect of your legacy.Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 115 of The Reset, Shaun reveals the science behind engaging communication. Most people think presence is about being perfect. It's not. It's about being real, direct, and intentional.Shaun breaks down three core principles for mastering your presence in every conversation: say what you want to say without filtering, master your breath to regulate your nervous system, and use eye contact to create genuine connection.This episode explores how the way you show up—your tonality, your body language, your integrity—is how you communicate love and authority. You'll learn why longer exhales create deeper relaxation, how to co-regulate with others, and why striving towards perfection (not attaining it) is the key to growth.The episode also covers the vulnerability of receiving feedback, the power of direct communication, and how to use your body language, hands, and voice modulation to keep people engaged.Change your state, choose how you show up.

In Episode 114 of The Reset, Shaun explores the art and science of resourcefulness. Most people believe they need more resources to succeed, but the truth is far different. In this episode, Shaun breaks down why you don't need more resources—you need to be more resourceful.Shaun reveals that your financial stress isn't a money problem—it's a visibility problem. You can't see the resources already available to you. He explores how gratitude is the gateway to abundance, and why the more resourceful you become, the more resources you will have.This episode challenges the misconception that sales is unethical, reframes it as a tool for helping people, and explains why the real barrier to growth isn't financial—it's psychological. Shaun discusses the importance of leveraging existing relationships, using your network as your greatest resource, and overcoming unconscious blocks around deserving payment.Change your state, choose how you show up.

Most founders and leaders are still playing the SEO game from 2010. But the world has shifted. Your customers aren't just Googling you anymore—they’re asking ChatGPT and Perplexity who the expert is.If you don't have a digital footprint, you don't exist to the engines that now drive the marketplace.In Episode 113 of The Reset, I dive into AEO (AI Engine Optimization). We explore why being a "ghost" on the internet is the fastest way to become redundant, and how a strong personal brand acts as a cross-pollination engine for your business and your career.I’m sharing the exact steps to audit your digital profile and ensure that when the AI "crawls" your life, it sees an Authority Architect, not a passenger.In this episode, we discuss:• The shift from Search Engine Optimization to AI Engine Optimization.• Why companies will hire the person with the brand over the person with the resume every single time.• The "Sauna Sermon" origin story and the cost of complexity.• How to audit your own AI profile in incognito mode.Most people wait for their life to change. We architect the choice.Change your state, choose your life.

"We are all in a burning building. The culture is a burning building. If you don't have your own protocols, you're going to become discombobulated, distressed, and confused."In this episode of The Reset, I sit down with Aram Cargill—independent researcher, founder of the Brain Benefit Movement (BBM), and author of The 7 Pillars of Mental Fitness. We dive deep into the biological reality of performance: why your intellectual "aha" moments fail the second your nervous system is triggered.Aram shares his incredible journey as a father of nine (yes, nine) and how he transitioned from running large-scale companies to mastering the "middle management" fires of fatherhood. We explore the "Window of Tolerance," the science of "Mirror Neurons," and why high-performance isn't about toughness—it's about regulation and recovery.Key Takeaways:• The Burning Building: Why modern culture is a low-level catastrophe and why you need a protocol to survive it.• Physiology Over Psychology: Why you cannot access what you know if your body is in survival mode.• The Fatherhood CEO: Navigating the shift from strategic leadership to the day-to-day emotional demands of a large family.• Mirror Neurons: Why your children aren't listening to you—they are mimicking your nervous system.• The 7 Pillars: An introduction to Aram’s framework for measurable human capacity.Change your state. Choose your life.Guest Information:• Aram Cargill: Researcher, Author, and Founder of Brain Benefit Movement.• Website: aramcargill.comGrab your copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY2CSQ2Q

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance."Integrity is the ability to have your words, your actions, your thoughts, and your feelings all moving in the same direction."In this episode of The Reset, we’re stripping back the corporate buzzwords to look at the physiological and psychological reality of Integrity. As an Authority Architect, I’m showing you why your character is your most valuable business asset—and why your team (and your children) aren't listening to what you say, they are mimicking what you do.We dive into the science of "Mirror Neurons," the danger of becoming a "Robotic Leader," and why being world-class starts with how you clean your own "shop." Whether you're leading a boardroom or a household, this episode is your blueprint for becoming the CEO of your own life.Key Takeaways:•The Real Definition of Integrity: Aligning your internal state with your external actions.•Mirror Neurons: The biological reason why your behavior is the most powerful teaching tool you own.•The Enemy of Presence: Why habit and "robotic" behavior are the opposite of world-class leadership.•Leading from the Bottom: Why the "top of the food chain" must still be willing to do the work.•The Attention Lens: Using telescopic and microscopic focus to build unshakeable character.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance."If you don't feel like you're making progress, you're scaling a wall that doesn't end."In this episode of The Reset, we dive into the neurochemistry of success. As a Human Performance Scientist, I’m breaking down why "celebrating small wins" isn't just a motivational cliché—it’s a biological necessity for longevity and high-level performance.We explore the dance between Dopamine (the goal-setter) and Serotonin (the goal-completer), and why "open loops" in your mind are draining your energy leaks. Whether you’re scaling a business or navigating fatherhood, understanding how to micro-checkpoint your progress is the difference between burning out and breaking through.Key Takeaways:•The Dopamine-Serotonin Loop: Why your brain needs "completion" to restart its fuel reserves.•Scaling the Wall: Why resilience has a limit and how to extend it through micro-wins.•Data vs. Subjectivity: Why I care more about the person behind the podcast statistics than the numbers themselves.•Energy Leaks: How unfinished tasks and "open loops" are killing your motivation.•The Power of Feedback: Why even an "unsubscribe" is a win for your brand authority.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance."People don't care about how much you know until they realize how much you care."In this episode of The Reset, I’m taking you back to my roots—from the deli counter at Woolworths to the high-stakes world of online authority. We’re diving into why sales feels so "icky" for most founders and how to architect a sales system built on radical honesty and genuine service.I share a "red flag" story of a recent sales call that went completely wrong, and why most people are using "used car salesman" tactics in a world that is starving for authenticity. If you’re a high-performance dad or founder who struggles to "sell" themselves, this episode is your blueprint for a mindset shift.Key Takeaways:•The "Deli Mindset": How a simple question from my Woolworths days changed my view on influence.•Why most sales calls are "red flags" and how to spot them.•Radical Honesty: Why the truth is your greatest competitive advantage in a noisy world.•The Curiosity Gap: Why you should love being sold to (even if you don't buy).•Moving the Bar: Why waiting to start your sales reps makes the burden heavier.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance."We are fundamentally soil. If the nutrients are stricken from the earth, they are stricken from you."In this episode of The Reset, I’m taking you into the "Living Lab" to discuss a topic I get asked about every single day: What should I eat? But as a Human Performance Scientist, I’m not here to give you a generic meal plan. I’m here to challenge your system.We dive into the difference between "survival eating" and "conscious fueling." From the hidden rot in meal prep to the petrochemicals in your salt, and the simple power of chewing your food 25 times—this is about architecting a body that can actually sustain your ambition.Key Takeaways:•Why "It Depends" is the only honest answer to nutrition.•The hidden dangers of "convenience" foods and the 24-hour rot rule.•Why I don't use a microwave and why you should add high-quality raw salt to your life.•The 5 Elements of Performance: Why your connection to the soil is your connection to your state.•The 25-Chew Challenge: A simple system to reset your digestion today.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance."You can’t love yourself if you’re not being yourself. And you can’t be yourself if you don’t believe in yourself."In this episode of The Reset, I’m breaking down a powerful quote from Ed Mylett that changed my life back in 2019. If you’re a high-performance dad or founder who is still trying to "prove" your worth to your parents, your colleagues, or your siblings—this episode is a wake-up call.I dive into why shame dissolves when it is witnessed, and why being "human" is the greatest superpower you have. It’s time to stop performing for an audience that isn't even watching and start architecting a relationship with yourself that is built on truth.Key Takeaways:•Why your performance has nothing to do with "them" and everything to do with you.•The science of shame: How witnessing your truth dissolves its power.•The "Enough" Paradox: Why you can never meet the standard of being "enough."•The "Super" in being Human: Why you are more than your body and your mind.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.Would you rather have control over your mind, or be liberated from it?In this episode of The Reset, I’m taking you into the "Living Lab" to discuss the "Weaponized Mind." For 15 years, I chased the external metrics—the physical transformations, the business growth, the "success" markers—only to realize I was running from a deep place of scarcity.I share the raw truth about the "Dark Night of the Soul" and why opening the "suitcases" of your past is the only way to architect a future that actually feels as good as it looks.Key Takeaways:•Why external success is often a "temporary relief" for internal scarcity.•The mind as a weapon: Is it pointed at your goals, or at you?•Why "lockdowns" were the greatest gift for my internal inquiry.•How to stop being a passenger to your own thoughts and start being the architect of your peace.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.The longer you wait, the heavier it gets.In this episode of The Reset, I’m joined by the wisdom of CrossFit Games legend Jason Khalipa to discuss the "Weight of Waiting." Whether it’s your business, your fitness, or your presence with your family, the most dangerous thing you can do is pause.I share a raw, vulnerable look back at my own journey—when I almost let my mind convince me that marrying the woman of my dreams was a "career mistake" simply because I lost my momentum.Key Takeaways:•The "Jason Khalipa" Rule: Why picking up the bar is the only thing that matters.•How your mind turns a 20-kilo task into a 200-kilo burden.•Identifying the physical symptoms of burnout (fog, fatigue, and skin issues).•The "Input" Secret: How to get back on the horse when you’ve lost your way.Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.Most high-performers are backseat drivers in their own lives. They’ve practiced their "elevator pitch" so many times that they’ve become robotic, losing the very thing that makes them influential: their authenticity.In this episode of The Reset, I dive into the "Living Lab" to explore the intersection of performance and authenticity. I share my own story of "shaking to the bone" at a business networking meeting and why your nervous system won't let you speak your truth until you learn to regulate the man underneath the performance.Key Takeaways:•Why performance without authenticity is just "AI" robotics.•The "Cold Open" reality of high-stakes networking.•Why you can’t skip levels on the path to mastery.•The secret to the world's most engaging speakers (Gandhi, MLK).Change your state. Choose your life.

Stop the burnout. Overcome the guilt. Reclaim your performance.Change your state, choose your life.If the version of you from five years ago could see you right now, what would they be deeply proud of?In Episode 102 of The Reset, Human Performance Scientist Shaun Tucker gets raw about his own journey. Five years ago, he lost his business to COVID, fell into a deep depression, and was "dressed in shame and guilt."This episode is a deep dive into the necessity of losing yourself to find a version of you that is actually congruent and aligned. It’s about the shift from trying to "prove yourself" to finally being able to "choose yourself."In this episode, we explore:•The Five-Year Audit: A powerful reflection tool to measure your true growth beyond just financial metrics.•The COVID Pivot: How losing a physical business forced a deeper internal regulation and the birth of The Reset.•Sitting in the Tension: Why the ability to feel rising emotion and choose your response is the ultimate high-performance skill.•The Myth of Motivation: Why waiting for "motivation" is a trap and how to move through the dark days with one step and one pause.The work starts when you stop pretending it’s fine.Special mention to Marjenne Verkleij for the inspiration behind this episode.I went through a process from her last week as part of the mastermind that I'm in and she asked me one of these questions. If you want to find out more about what she does, her instagram is here https://www.instagram.com/discover_with_marj/.

Stop the burnout. Overcome the need for approval. Reclaim your performance.Change your state, choose your life.Are you driving the car, or is fear taking the wheel?In Episode 101 of The Reset, we dive into the "Ego Trip" that most high-performers are stuck in. We’ve been raised to be approval junkies—polishing our trophies and waiting for a slap on the back while we let external performance metrics dictate our internal worth.Human Performance Scientist Shaun Tucker breaks down why we fall into the trap of being "monkeys wrapped in suits" and how to officially step into the driver's seat of your own reality.In this episode, we explore:•The Approval Trap: Why we are conditioned to seek external validation from school age to the boardroom.•The Driver vs. The Driven: Why "nothing drives me" is the ultimate power statement for a leader.•Consciousness & Choice: Exploring the mirrors of reality and the power of deep unconscious states.•Taking the Wheel: How to stop letting fear steer your decisions and start putting your foot on the gas.The work starts when you stop pretending it’s fine.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.Change your state, choose your life.100 episodes. 100 days of documenting the struggle, the science, and the shift. When I started The Reset, it was a "Living Lab." I was a Human Performance Scientist trying to figure out how to be a High-Performance Dad without losing my soul to burnout.But today, Episode 100 isn't just a milestone—it’s a pivot. The data is in. The system works.We’ve spent 99 episodes talking about how to change your state. Today, I’m giving you a new command: Choose your life.In this landmark episode, I’m announcing the expansion of The Reset. We are opening the doors to world-class experts—scientists, legends, and architects of performance like UFC legend Brian Ebersole and Brain Benefit founder Aram Cargill.More importantly, I am officially stepping into my role as the Authority Architect.In this episode, we reveal:•The Pivot: Why we are moving from a solo "Living Lab" to an expert-driven authority engine.•The Authority Engine: My new high-ticket coaching path for holistic business owners and practitioners who want to build "Blue Ocean" brands.•The 8-Week Transformation: Why I’m doubling down on helping High-Performance Dads reclaim their presence.•The New Command: Why "choosing" your life is the ultimate act of leadership.The work starts when you stop pretending it’s fine.

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.Change your state, choose your life.You probably have a morning routine, but you're likely doing it wrong. In Episode 99 of The Reset, Human Performance Scientist Shaun Tucker pulls back the curtain on the exact morning ritual that helped him 4x his business revenue, sharpen his focus, and increase his capacity for his family.This isn't about the "5 AM Club" or generic productivity hacks. It's about taking control of the two parts of your day you actually have power over: the beginning and the end. Shaun breaks down his specific protocol—from mineral restoration and spinal preparation to the 21-minute Kriya Yoga practice he hasn't missed in four and a half years.In this episode, we cover:• The 4x Revenue Secret: Why putting yourself first in the early hours is a business growth strategy, not just a health one.• The Airplane Mode Rule: Why consuming "uncertainty" first thing in the morning is killing your focus.• Mineral Restoration: The simple salt-water hack to restore what you lost overnight.• Kriya Yoga & Spinal Prep: The exact physical practice Shaun uses to center his mind before the chaos of the day begins.• Finding Your Ritual: Why "Morning Miracles" don't work if they aren't tailored to your unique nervous system.The work starts when you stop pretending it’s fine.👇 Start your Reset here:Download the High-Performance Dad's 7-Day Reset to build unshakeable mental fitness: [Link]

Stop the burnout. Overcome Dad Guilt. Reclaim your performance.Change your state, choose your life.Why are you still waiting to feel the things that are holding you back? In Episode 98 of The Reset, Human Performance Scientist Shaun Tucker dives deep into the "Resistance Loop"—the physiological patterns that keep high-performers stuck in survival mode.Most driven dads and founders are chasing external metrics of success—money, status, and physical comfort—only to find themselves deeply unfulfilled. Shaun explores why comfort doesn't equal happiness and why your ability to respond rather than react is the ultimate competitive advantage in leadership and fatherhood.In this episode, we cover:•The Persistence of Resistance: Why avoiding the "hard feelings" is exactly what keeps them stuck in your system.•The Data on Success: Why the most "successful" and educated people are often the most unfulfilled.•Response vs. Reaction: How to facilitate an inner environment where you can remain joyful, regardless of external chaos.•The Miracle of Awareness: Using gratitude and presence as a tool for nervous system regulation.The work starts when you stop pretending it’s fine.👇 Start your Reset here:Download the High-Performance Dad's 7-Day Reset to build unshakeable mental fitness: [Link]

"Where do you go when you’re not at work and you’re not at home?"For most men, the answer is "nowhere." We have our first place (family) and our second place (work), but the "Third Place"—the community space where you can be yourself without the pressure of being a "boss" or a "provider"—has all but disappeared.In this episode, Shaun Tucker dives into why the lack of a Third Place is driving the isolation epidemic among high-performers. From his 2 AM wake-up calls to connect with a global community to his roots hosting LAN parties as a teenager, Shaun explores why in-person connection and "doing hard things together" is the ultimate antidote to burnout.Key Takeaways:•The 2 AM Commitment: Why Shaun wakes up in the middle of the night to lead.•What is a Third Place? Why the pub isn't the answer for high-performers.•LAN Parties to Car Parks: The evolution of community and why digital can't replace physical.•The Sunday Morning Reset: An open invitation to the Mulgrave car park workouts.Join the Third Place: Every Sunday at 6 AM, Mulgrave, VIC. No cost. Just show up. shauntucker.com.au/communityThe Reset Retreat: shauntucker.com.au/retreat

What do you do when the door slams shut and you know you missed the opportunity? As a high-performance dad, it’s easy to let a single failure consume your mental bandwidth.But one closed door is often the only way to see the four other doors that are already open. In this episode, I break down the "Directness Gap"—why your expectations aren't being met because you aren't asking for what you want. Learn how to stop the "Sub-Story" of failure, find the gaps in your own "door frame," and keep moving forward with radical consistency.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Are your words and your actions in alignment, or are you carrying the weight of unkept promises? As a high-performance dad, your integrity is your most valuable currency—not just in business, but at home. In this episode, I challenge you to commit to just one habit for the next 30 days. Whether it’s a 10-minute walk, 10 reps, or 10 pages, I break down why "showing up" is 99% of the game and how compound interest applies to your nervous system. Stop "trying" to fit it in and start practicing the skill of being a man who does what he says.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Are you 15 meters away from a gym you haven't used in two years? The "startup grind" is a trap that convinces high-performance dads that sacrificing their health is the price of admission for business success. It’s a lie. In this episode, I break down the exact mistakes I made when building my business—from isolating myself to ignoring my physical health—and the 4 things I would do differently today. Stop trying to carry the weight alone. Learn how to seek support, build a community, and stop feeding the wolf of resentment.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Your child doesn't just listen to your words; they download your nervous system. If you are constantly stressed, distracted, or emotionally unavailable, they will seek safety elsewhere. In this episode, we tackle the hardest question a high-performance dad can ask: Are you a safe harbor for your family? I break down the "Logic Trap" that keeps men stuck in their heads and share the exact "Exhale Hack" you need to regulate your nervous system before you walk through the front door.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Why are high-performance dads experts at managing their businesses, but terrible at managing their own health? We wait for the divorce, the burnout, or the heart attack to force our hand. In this episode, we explore the dangerous gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Learn how to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive leadership, ensuring you don't become a casualty of your own ambition.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

If you're counting calories right now, you're focusing on the math before you focus on the man. Most high-performance dads fail at weight loss because they treat their bodies like a spreadsheet instead of a biological system. In this episode, I reveal the 5 critical shifts you must make to achieve sustainable weight loss without obsessing over every meal. It’s time to stop dieting and start building Mental Fitness.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Why does nobody in the fitness industry talk about late-night binge eating? Because of shame. High-performance dads are terrified that if they start eating, they won't be able to stop. In this episode, we strip away the embarrassment and look at the neurological reasons why willpower isn't enough to stop the midnight pantry raids. Learn how to regulate your system so you don't have to rely on white-knuckling your way through the evening.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

We live in an attention economy, and everyone is trying to steal your focus. As a high-performance dad, where your focus goes, your energy, your money, and your legacy follow. If you feel constantly distracted and unable to be present with your kids, it’s not an accident—it’s by design. In this episode, I share the tactical steps to reclaim your attention and stop letting external noise dictate your internal state.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

You’ve been hitting the gym for years. You’ve done the programs. But when you look in the mirror, you still don't look like you lift. Why? Because high-performance dads often confuse activity with adaptation. In this episode, I break down the exact system I use to maintain an athletic, capable body without excessive tracking, obsessive meal prep, or living in the gym.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

"Nobody cares how much you know, until they realize how much you really care." As a high-performance dad, you pride yourself on being a provider. You give up everything to ensure your family is financially secure. But what if your kids don't want your money—they just want you? In this episode, we dismantle the "Provider Trap" and explore how to build genuine emotional connection and Mental Fitness at home.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

When are you finally going to pull the plug? High-performance dads are wired to never give up, but sometimes, persistence is just stubbornness in disguise. In this episode, we tackle the "Sunk Cost Fallacy" in business, relationships, and fitness. Learn the Mental Fitness frameworks required to know exactly when it’s time to quit a failing strategy, and when it’s time to double down and push through the friction.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

Are you waiting for a green light to finally take care of yourself? High-performance dads often suffer from the delusion that self-sacrifice equals good leadership. It doesn't. If your cup is empty, you have nothing to give your family or your business. In this episode, I explain why being "selfish" with your health, sleep, and Mental Fitness is actually the most selfless thing you can do for the people who depend on you.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

How many times have you ignored your intuition because the "data" told you otherwise? High-performance dads are trained to over-analyze, but true leadership requires trusting your gut. In this episode, we explore the dangerous habit of outsourcing your internal authority to external experts. Learn how to bridge the gap between your head and your instincts to make faster, more aligned decisions in business and life.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

We live in an age of infinite information, yet high-performance dads are still stuck. Why? Because information without implementation is just entertainment. In this episode, I reveal the single most important Mental Fitness skill you need to master: closing the gap between what you know and what you actually do. Stop consuming content and start executing.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

"Today doesn't seem like the day." How often have you told yourself that lie? High-performance dads are masters of procrastination disguised as "preparation." In this episode, we break down the psychological friction of starting. Learn how to bypass your brain's desire for comfort, overcome the inertia of inaction, and build the momentum required to change your life.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

When is enough, enough? As a high-performance dad, if your only goal is to "pay the bills" or "get through the week," you are playing a dangerous game of survival. In this episode, we discuss why playing small is actually more exhausting than playing big. Learn how to expand your vision, set goals that actually excite you, and step out of the survival trap.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

What part of yourself are you actively running from? High-performance dads often build their success by suppressing their vulnerabilities, fears, and past failures. But that suppressed energy eventually leaks out as anger, burnout, or Dad Guilt. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of integration. Learn how to face your shadow, reclaim your whole self, and unlock a new level of Mental Fitness.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

You’re sitting at your desk, trying to finish a critical project, but you can hear your kids playing in the next room. The Dad Guilt hits instantly. How do you handle the competing demands of being a high-performance dad and a dedicated founder? In this episode, we discuss how to process internal and external feedback without spiraling into guilt, allowing you to be fully present wherever you are.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.

You might be physically present with your kids, but if your mind is still at the office, you aren't really there. High-performance dads must undergo a radical identity shift to succeed at home and in business. In this episode, we map out the evolution from a stressed-out dreamer to a grounded, visionary leader. Learn how to upgrade your internal operating system to match your external ambitions.Join the Tribe:📍 Sunday Morning Reset: Join our community workouts (6 AM Sundays). Link here: shauntucker.com.au/community🚀 The Reset Retreat: Ready for the ultimate deep dive? Apply for our next high-performance retreat at shauntucker.com.au/retreat.