High Performance Father Podcast

Phil Britten is a survivor of the 2002 Bali bombings. He lost seven close mates that night and was left with burns to over 60 percent of his body. For 12 hours, he was believed to be dead. But this is not a survival story. It is about what happens after. We went deep into the moment everything changed, the years that followed, the guilt, the darkness, and the rebuild. The decision to keep going when there were more reasons to quit than continue. What stood out most is this. Phil did not just survive. He rebuilt himself into a man, a father, and a leader with purpose. This is a conversation about identity, responsibility, and one question every man must face. Why am I here, and what am I going to do with it?

Join us in an episode that cuts through the noise and brings you back to what actually matters. The world is noisy, uncertain, and always throwing something at you. None of that changes your responsibility as a man. Your family is not listening to what you say. They are watching how you show up. Your behavior, your energy, your leadership. That is what they feel. Stop chasing control outside your life and start taking ownership of what is in front of you. You do not need more time. You need better choices, made in the right order, with discipline. At the end of the day, it comes back to this. The man you became and the stories you created while living it.

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One day your kids will remember how you were. Not what you said you wanted. This episode is the HPF Tenets. The code we live by when life is heavy and nobody is watching. We break down the North Star that sets your standard. The Spine that keeps you steady. The Above The Line traits that stop drift and build real leadership. If you want to be the man your family can trust, follow, and feel safe with, this is the starting point.

Harding runs the HPF Knights Squad. He's seen what changes a man and what destroys him slowly. This episode is straight about time, drift, and the lie of "I'm providing" while your kids grow up without you. Harding talks FIFO, missed birthdays, the moment he realised he was repeating his old man's path, and why the answer is always the same. Take action. Start small. Don't wait for life to hit you harder. If you need a gut check, take the walk. The reminder is real.

Behind every strong man is a battle he had to win in private. Divorce. Addiction. Burnout. Identity loss. The pressure to provide. The fear of not being enough. The silence no one sees. In this raw panel conversation, real men unpack the war fought in Family, Self, and Service - and what happens when you stop fighting alone. Because the real victory isn't success. It's becoming the man your legacy demands.

A raw, unscripted panel with three HPF men from WA - Critz, Darren, and Callum - talking about what actually changes a man when life hits. They unpack: what brotherhood does when you're in the dark why most men drift into isolation (and how to break it) setting standards that hold under pressure becoming "100 to give 100" - without guilt and the moment Callum realised his daughter was watching… when she put his Kozzie coin under her pillow to feel safe No hype. Just truth, scars, and men choosing to rise.

Holding baby Flossy in one arm, Al delivers a raw, punchy reminder of what fatherhood really teaches a man. Four kids, four lessons: identity, capacity, time management, and the newest one, self control. Not the pretend version. The real version, where you are tired, tested, tempted, and still choose the standard. He unpacks why comfort kills growth, why discomfort is the gateway, and finishes with a gut check every man needs to face: If your son grew up to be the man you are today… would you be proud, or ashamed? If your daughter grew up to marry the type of man you are today... would you be proud, or ashamed?

For 30 years, Jason Crittle told himself he had it under control. But at home he was gone. Drinking early, smoking late, sitting on the verandah all night, kids in their rooms, wife in the other room. No presence. No leadership. Just a man hiding behind the mask of "I provide." Then Father's Day hit and everything erupted. Jason walked out and faced the truth: he wasn't functioning at all. He was losing his family. In this raw conversation, Jason shares how he went from "I'm lost, I've got no goals" to quitting alcohol and smoking, dropping 20kg, rebuilding trust, returning to date nights, and stepping into a new identity: becoming a gentleman. If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I need to change… but I can't," this one will hit you right in the chest.

Burnout isn't a character flaw - it's your biology waving a red flag. In this episode, accredited naturopath and nutritionist James Marr breaks down why most men are stuck treating smoke (fatigue, gut issues, low libido, anxiety, poor sleep) while the real fire keeps burning underneath. We talk adrenal dysfunction, cortisol rhythms, gut-to-brain links, testosterone myths, and the brutal truth: your "normal" bloodwork can still hide a wrecked system. If you're relying on caffeine to function, waking up tired, feeling flat by 3pm, or quietly watching your body decline - this is your wake-up call. Stop patching the dashboard. Find the fire. Fix the machine.

This isn't a Christmas episode. It's a message about pressure, expectations, comparison, and the moments in life that amplify everything — whether that's Christmas, birthdays, grief, or change. In this episode, Al speaks candidly about: seasonal pressure and emotional overload why comparison quietly steals your power the illusion of calendars and "fresh starts" preparing for what's inevitable in life why presence matters more than performance and the truth that no man becomes great alone Listen to this when life feels loud — or when you need to come back to centre. Because one day, every father becomes a memory. The question is: what memory are you building right now?

This is a raw, unscripted conversation with men living the work inside High Performance Father. They talk about: what broke before things changed the cost of raising standards why brotherhood accelerates growth what got harder after joining and why HPF isn't for everyone No hype. No masks. No shortcuts. Just men choosing to rise, together.

Kozzie isn't the point. The brotherhood is. In this conversation, four HPF men speak honestly about what keeps them here - not the workouts, not the events, but the culture that refuses to let men drift. This is about: Men holding the line for each other Standards that don't bend when life gets heavy Brotherhood that sharpens instead of enabling A culture where leadership is expected, not applauded If you've ever wondered what makes HPF different - this is it.

What happens when over 100 men gather at the highest point in the country — not to escape life, but to face it head-on? In this raw, unscripted panel, the HPF coaching team breaks down Kozzie 4.0: the climb, the brotherhood, the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, and the moments that changed men forever. This isn't an event recap. It's a conversation about identity, leadership, purpose, and what becomes possible when men stop drifting and start rising — together.

In this episode, Al drops four powerful truths every man needs to hear. From confronting the fear of loss in marriage to dismantling the illusion of confidence, he cuts straight to the heart of what weakens men — and how to rise above it. You'll learn why fear of failure kills dreams before they start, why ambition in motion is more magnetic than confidence, and why passion for impact — not comfort — is what separates leaders from followers. Al finishes with a hard-hitting reminder to build the shelter today for tomorrow's storm—because life doesn't wait for you to be ready.

From chasing gold on the world stage to leading his family and legacy with purpose - Olympian Mark McNee has lived the truth: discipline and devotion aren't just for sport.  In this powerful conversation, Mark and Alex dive into the mindset behind elite performance, the lessons fatherhood taught beyond the finish line, and why men need brotherhood now more than ever. This isn't about medals. It's about mastery, manhood, and meaning.

Part 1 gave you the Core 8. Now it's time to run the plays. This episode gives you the exact strategy and weekly tactics to lead her, keep her, and light her up — for life. Learn how to balance Viking command with Panda warmth, set the rhythm of your home, and lead with presence, play, and power. You'll get the 3 pillars of marriage leadership and 7 battle-tested moves to reignite her trust, desire, and devotion. This isn't theory. It's the field manual for the modern Chief in love.

Most men don't lose their marriage in a single fight — they lose it slowly. One compromise, one avoided conversation, one dropped standard at a time… until they've drifted from Chief to passenger. In this first part of The Chief's Code, Alex Ranieri reveals the Core 8 Pillars every man must hold if he wants to lead his marriage with strength and ignite polarity again. From mission to mystery, presence to play, these foundations are the non-negotiables that create safety, respect, and desire. Drop one, and the frame collapses. Master them, and you become the man she can't help but follow. Lead Her. Keep Her. Light Her Up.⚔️❤️🔥 

A father on the brink chose leadership over leaving. HPF member Matt Lehman went from 70-hour weeks, numb and overworked, to present husband, dangerous-in-the-best-way dad, and a man with standards.  We break down the exact moves: cutting hours to 40, rebuilding marriage with decisive communication, ditching booze, owning health, and leading kids with strength and heart.  If you refuse to pass your pain to the next generation—this is the blueprint.

When doctors told Aidan he had months to live, he joined HPF to make his last days count. That was nearly three years ago. Today, he's stronger, leaner, running a thriving family business, and carving a legacy his children will never forget. In this powerful follow-up episode, Aidan opens up about facing down a 94mm brain tumor, rebuilding his marriage, transforming fatherhood, and why "one more day" became his ultimate weapon. His story isn't just about survival—it's about resilience, presence, and what it really means to live as a man, husband, and father. If you've ever doubted your time, your strength, or your purpose—this episode will change that.

In this episode, Al unpacks six hard-hitting truths for men who want to rise above mediocrity. From the power of accountability in shaping your behavior, to why failure is the real growth engine, to courage as life's most rewarded attribute—this one cuts deep.  You'll hear why success will never come looking for you, how to handle critics, and the non-negotiable truth that people grow apart when no one leads.  Straight talk, no fluff—lessons to sharpen your edge as a husband, father, and leader.

From Norway to Australia, from father to leader — Callum Francis shares a powerful journey of proactive fatherhood, masculine accountability, and building a legacy from strength, not crisis.  In this deeply honest conversation, Callum and Alex unpack the early signs of relationship friction, the impact of environment, and why Callum chose to lead before things broke. A masterclass in standards, self-awareness, and stepping into the fire — for any man who refuses to settle.

From snowball fights as a boy in Italy, to building a 54-square home with no money, to raising four sons while defying the weight of a strict upbringing - Al's Father Joe shares a journey that is raw, unfiltered, and powerful.  In this special birthday episode, we talk fatherhood, resilience, legacy, and the unshakable truth that your actions define your reality. It's a conversation packed with laughs, life lessons, and a few of his signature dad roasts.

What do you do once you've rebuilt your life? You build others. In Part 2, Naz Santoro opens up on fatherhood, marriage, leadership—and the man he had to become to create a legacy he's proud of. From raising daughters with strength and softness, to earning back trust at home and on the farm, this is generational growth in real time. He didn't just save himself. He became the blueprint. This episode is for men who've changed a little… but know they're not done yet. Go all in. Your family's future is watching.

From nearly ending it all… to leading hundreds of men home. In this raw 2-part episode, Naz Santoro returns to the HPF mic—father of three, husband, builder of men. We dive into his brutal comeback story, from suicidal despair to legacy-driven leadership. He shares how self-love is forged through ownership, how marriage was rebuilt through actions not promises, and how fatherhood now fuels his fire instead of draining it. This is for the man on the edge. The man ready to rise—but doesn't know how. Don't just survive. Build.

Wayne came to HPF with a broken marriage and whilst ambitious for more out of life, he felt lost and was drifting. From saving his marriage to setting the bar higher in his next adventure with his wife and children, Wayne has a deeper level of connection to life and is living on his terms in family self and service. He describes how important it is for men to not battle their demons alone and the value of striving for more out of life and seeking the experiences that will last a lifetime with loved ones - a powerful episode not to miss!

Persistence, forging steel in the hottest fires and a mentality much stronger than simply goals and dreams is what Al dives into in this deep and reflective episode. Tune in and connect to the value of "living" the life you are trying to build and staying committed to following through with the 3 statements he shares and continue to say yes to yourself, your family and the next version of you waiting to be created.

Lee Dorfliger has lived a very colourful life. Not short of some extreme experiences and tough losses in life, he found a way to rise - only to fall again with his wife checking out and life looking like it was about to shatter into a million pieces. Yet here he stands today, with a rejuvenated marriage, phenomenal relationship with his 4 kids (3 of which are triplets), a new business venture and a body that rocks! Listen in on the wisdom of an incredibly deep man who's come from the depths of despair to flying high at the top of his mountain in life - the first of many more big mountain conquerings to come…

Luke is the epitome of HPF. Like many men successful in work he found some stagnant parts and points in relationships that were unfulfilling, with his lowered trajectory of growth causing friction, cracks and stories that removed his personal power. Fast forward to now and he is crushing life in Family, Self and Service, inspirational connections with his partner and 2 sons and a vision for setting up an extraordinary legacy that those he loves and cares about will reap the benefits of - a MUST LISTEN.

Some advice from an 82yr old, wisdom from HPF members and perspective on the journey of a man, this episode will give you the rocket fuel you need to break through to the next level. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared.

Sean was skeptical of HPF, and once he joined, he was even more skeptical - But not for the reason you might think. Once he realised that Al hadn't hired 450 actors to support him, coach him, guide him, want the best for him, and hold him accountable - but rather they were real genuine fathers and high performers like Sean himself looking to carve out a legacy as a tribe, he went ALL IN and flourished. Listen to his story, a rare one that takes a man in his early 50's from stagnation and a downturn in life to a whole new level of ambition, achievements and leadership for himself and his family

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Withholding self judgement, striving for more in life and helping others grow are the focal point of this one with a personal story from Al and his journey.

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Getting Pushback in life, our role as leaders and the desire to become more are today's topic combined with news of Al becoming a father again!

In this episode Al dives into the 2 Pillars that are critical to building and keeping a successful marriage in modern times. With the competition towards a healthy marriage being much more than just another man (Women, Technology, Institutions, Social Media). These 2 core components when applied are going to safeguard you against all external threats, build your level of value and create an unbreakable connection between you and your wife. A powerful episode not to miss!

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages. When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire. Don't rest too long the weeds will take the garden The best you can do vs ALL you can do Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion Everything that giant tree contains is in that seed

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages. When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire. Wherever you are, Be there With knowing that there's more, I'm willing to go through the darkness The ONLY reason I invest in myself is to give more to others Don't wish for a better wind, develop the skills to set a better sail

Following a successful round of events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, founder Alex Ranieri breaks down what High Performance Father defines as being a 4 to 1 man — so you can be successful in life and win in all areas. Dive into a powerful episode that goes through 8 key points on what makes a 4 to 1 man — and how, by becoming the greatest version of yourself in your evolution, everyone around you wins too.

We all face a battle within, a constant tussle that, if left unaddressed, can cause devastating loss in life where we settle and become average like everyone else. Waving the white flag is not an option, dive into this session where we discuss this challenge in detail, how to grow through it, be successful and lead the way forward despite what adversity you face

Al the Founder discusses the 5 Core Values of HPF, where they originated from and why they are all you need to live an extremely successful life. We explore the opposite of these values and the breakdowns and pit Al landed in throughout life when not applying them. Whilst each of them stand on their own, they are all interlinked together which is what creates the compound return in life to develop, grow and lead in Family, Self and Service

Meet Kristal who is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialises in helping Men in this modern world have an actionable blueprint that can set them up for not only understanding their wives at a deeper level but building a stronger relationship whilst maintaining their own personal power and integrity. Join us on a powerful session that discusses both Al the Founder of HPF's position on Relationships today and the research and clinical work that Kristal has done to gain a framework on the path forward for you, your wife and your family 👏

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages. When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire.  

Join us on an episode that covers 5 key takeaways from Founder Alex Ranieri and his journey to the top of Mt Kosciuszko with 60 men. Whilst the experience was unforgettable and created another level of evolution for all, this episode highlights some of the core elements of the experience, the value of leadership and what men need to thrive and win in today's chaotic world. This will be an episode for the ages...

Dan Henderson runs mutliple successful companies, has an incredible relationship with his partner and 3 children and is a juggernaut in the space of presence, purpose and living the message of High Performance. As our latest Expert Coach to Join High Performance Father we gain insights into who this great man is, who wastes no time dropping golden nuggets and strategies in his first episode with us on living an optimal life at work and at home with loved ones...

Member Tom Hill has been crushing his journey with HPF. Dive into an inspirational episode as he shares his experience from the inside, a winning culture, the attacks we face as fathers in the modern world and how to arm yourself for success...

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages. When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire.

Welcome to Al's Insights. These short, sharp episodes dive into key one liners, golden nuggets or phrases Al has come across through either books he's reading, lessons he's learning or snapshots from the many men inside HPF and their wisdom and experiences shared. Enjoy these short episodes that will give you plenty of good stuff to reflect on, taking in exactly what you need through each and every one of these messages. When you live through the questions you ask yourself, you gain power and wisdom to forge ahead with the life that you truly desire.

James has entered his second season with HPF, but he came to us in pieces - physically, mentally and emotionally. After nearly 9 months out the door with his wife stating she's "never coming back", we created James 2.0 who steered the ship towards reconciliation and having his family back together under one roof. Strap yourself in for an inspirational and heartfelt story filled with success, and not to take anything away from this outcome, but this is stock standard on what we do...

Coach Ben has been involved with HPF for years, contributing to a huge number of success stories. If you're on the outside, this is going to be a huge episode for you.  For existing members, learn more about your Coach, his background and the vision of where HPF is going

Join our COO Adam Tasker and I as we discuss the evolution in HPF, the amazing men on the inside and what sets us apart from those riding our coat-tails trying to keep up. The journey has been nothing but painful and extremely rewarding at the same time, becoming the bedrock for a generational legacy for families all across Australia

Here are the TOP 5 ways you can completely destroy your marriage. We walk through how to ruin it for good, so that you know what NOT to do. On the flip side we also shed light on the top 5 things that can turn your marriage into magic, a hugely valuable episode you do not want to miss...