Curious Conversations

Curious Conversations is a space for real, unscripted dialogue - where ideas are explored, not forced.Evolving from the Roar Knowledge podcast, this is less about talking at you… and more about thinking with you.When you release the need to be right, you don’t become wrong... you become curious.From performance, mindset, and health to business, culture, and life. Just conversations worth listening to.For more, follow along on Instagram @_alexconnor

Curious Conversations is a education podcast hosted by Alex Connor, with 135 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Alex Connor hosts Curious Conversations, a education show with 135 episodes published.

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  Episode #139

  Just Have A Go! - Jamie Wattam #139

  Sep 24, 20261h 38m

  In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with Jamie Wattam for an honest conversation about motorsport, work ethic, resilience, mental health, and making the most of life.Jamie’s journey started in Huddersfield, leaving school at 16 and offering to work at a local garage for free. That opportunity eventually took him into professional motorsport, working around the world in rallying and even facing the decision between continuing in rally or pursuing an opportunity in Formula One.But this conversation goes far beyond motorsport. Jamie opens up about leaving the industry, moving to Australia, experiencing a severe period of poor mental health, and rebuilding himself through movement, nutrition, learning, and self-reflection. From rally cars and Formula One to family, discipline, inner peace, and why failure is simply experience, this is ultimately a conversation about taking chances, having a go, and making the most of the life you have. Conversations worth listening to... 0:00 Introduction 3:08 Leaving Schoo l4:20 Working for Free 7:35 Just Have a Go 9:18 Building Work Ethic 18:04 Getting Into Motorsport 20:39 Starting in Rallying 30:05 Taking Rallying Further 33:40 Going Professional 35:32 Work, Passion & Purpose 38:05 Play to Win 40:27 Life Is Short 41:27 Finding Inner Peace 47:45 Professional Rallying 52:29 Turning Down Formula One 59:17 Leaving Motorsport 1:02:57 Moving to Australia 1:11:29 Surround Yourself With Better 1:17:19 Mental Health Struggles 1:21:25 Rebuilding Himself 1:31:12 Mental & Physical Health 1:34:00 Live Life to the Fullest 1:36:14 Be Proud of Who You Are Find Jamie Wattam: Pennine Fabrication www.penninefabrication.com.au Follow Alex Connor: Instagram: @physiquesby_alex Instagram: @_alexconnor_ If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who’d genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.

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  Episode #138

  Cherish You Memories, Change Your Life - Krystal Parsons #138

  Jul 30, 20261h 25m

  In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach and transformation specialist Krystal Parsons for an honest conversation about resilience, mental health, coaching, entrepreneurship, and creating a life with intention.Krystal shares her journey from leaving the fitness industry, battling severe depression, rebuilding her confidence, and ultimately returning to coaching with a renewed sense of purpose. Together, Alex and Krystal explore what separates great coaches from personal trainers, why systems create freedom, and how lasting change often begins with the smallest possible step.This is a conversation about resilience, perspective, and building a life you're genuinely proud of.Conversations worth listening to..._0:00 Introduction1:07 What Does a Coach Really Do?3:29 Where the Fitness Obsession Began5:00 Walking Away From Her Passion8:18 Trust Your Gut13:19 The Darkest Year of Her Life15:15 The "12 Good Memories" Challenge18:51 Small Wins Create Momentum21:08 Managing Depression Instead of Fighting It23:20 Why Life Experience Makes Better Coaches27:09 Japanese Cars, Drifting & Unexpected Passions33:13 Creating Better Memories Every Year39:10 Building a Business That Doesn't Burn You Out45:23 Why Fitness Always Comes Back to the Basics50:05 The Future of Online Coaching_Follow Krystal Parsons:Instagram: @builtbykrystalWebsite: https://builtbykrystal.info_Follow Alex Connor:Instagram: @physiquesby_alexInstagram: @_alexconnor_If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who'd genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.

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  Episode #137

  Go All In On Your Dreams - Matt West - #137

  Jun 25, 20261h 30m

  In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach, entrepreneur, and content creator Matt West for an honest conversation about discipline, consistency, content creation, business growth, and what it really takes to build something meaningful over time. Known for his viral FWTLO ("F*** With The Lights On") movement and millions of followers across social media, Matt shares the lessons, setbacks, mindset shifts, and years of relentless work that shaped his journey from personal trainer to one of the most recognisable figures in the online fitness industry. This isn't a conversation about overnight success. It's a deep dive into consistency, purpose, identity, content creation, entrepreneurship, and why the people who succeed are often the ones who simply refuse to quit. Conversations worth listening to... _ 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Matt's Mission: Building Confidence Through Fitness 3:27 How the Viral "Sock Series" Was Created 7:04 Why Most Creators Build the Wrong Audience 8:15 Followers Don't Create Fulfilment 9:35 Success Isn't One Person or One Secret 17:52 The Truth Behind Overnight Success 19:30 Growing Beyond Self-Doubt 30:11 The Bamboo Tree Effect 31:17 3,048 Posts Later 34:59 Consistency Beats Every Shortcut 36:37 The River Through the Rock Analogy 37:23 Fall in Love with the Process 41:00 Why People Keep Searching for Magic Pills 42:22 The Problem with Business Gurus 43:15 Building Trust Instead of Chasing Sales 48:57 Creating Content That Educates, Not Manipulates 1:16:26 The Small Piece of Paper That Changed Everything 1:18:42 Never Forget Where You Came From 1:28:40 The Message Matt Wants Everyone to Hear _ Follow Matt West: Instagram: @mattwest_roadtoaesthetics _ Follow Alex Connor: Instagram: @physiquesby_alex Instagram: @_alexconnor _ If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who'd genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.

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  Episode #136

  #136 No One Cares. POST IT! - Alex Gamble

  May 28, 20261h 4m

  In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach and entrepreneur Alex Gamble for an honest conversation about business, coaching, content creation, risk-taking, and the realities behind building something meaningful over time. From charging $12.95 a week for personalised coaching to building a multi-coach online business, Alex shares the lessons, mistakes, mindset shifts, and experiences that shaped the journey; including burnout, perfectionism, hiring the right people, and learning when to stop playing it safe. This isn’t a “10 steps to success” conversation. It’s two coaches sitting down to unpack the realities of growth, business, and the process of figuring things out as you go. Conversations worth listening to... _ 0:00 Introduction 1:33 How Alex Gamble Defines His Coaching Business 3:32 The Origin Story — From Football to PT 5:13 Burning Out Doing 60 PT Sessions a Week 7:43 Why Getting Results Is Only Half the Job 11:20 How Coaching Coaches Made Him Better 13:57 The Hardest Part of Business — Hiring People 21:14 Why “Done” Beats “Perfect” 24:13 Getting Comfortable on Camera 27:22 Why It Took 4–5 Years for Content to Gain Traction 28:42 You Don’t Need a Big Following to Build a Business 33:57 The Free Session Strategy That Built His Client Base 41:16 The $12.95 Coaching Story 49:26 Advice to His Younger Self 52:14 Future Plans & Staying Focused 57:00 Why Business Owners Need Proper Downtime _Follow Alex Gamble: Instagram: @alexgamblecoach _Follow Alex Connor: Instagram: @physiquesby_alex Instagram: @_alexconnor _If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who’d genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.

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  Episode #136

  #136 No One Cares. POST IT! - Alex Gamble

  May 28, 20261h 4m

  In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach and entrepreneur Alex Gamble for an honest conversation about business, coaching, content creation, risk-taking, and the realities behind building something meaningful over time. From charging $12.95 a week for personalised coaching to building a multi-coach online business, Alex shares the lessons, mistakes, mindset shifts, and experiences that shaped the journey; including burnout, perfectionism, hiring the right people, and learning when to stop playing it safe. This isn’t a “10 steps to success” conversation. It’s two coaches sitting down to unpack the realities of growth, business, and the process of figuring things out as you go. Conversations worth listening to... _ 0:00 Introduction 1:33 How Alex Gamble Defines His Coaching Business 3:32 The Origin Story — From Football to PT 5:13 Burning Out Doing 60 PT Sessions a Week 7:43 Why Getting Results Is Only Half the Job 11:20 How Coaching Coaches Made Him Better 13:57 The Hardest Part of Business — Hiring People 21:14 Why “Done” Beats “Perfect” 24:13 Getting Comfortable on Camera 27:22 Why It Took 4–5 Years for Content to Gain Traction 28:42 You Don’t Need a Big Following to Build a Business 33:57 The Free Session Strategy That Built His Client Base 41:16 The $12.95 Coaching Story 49:26 Advice to His Younger Self 52:14 Future Plans & Staying Focused 57:00 Why Business Owners Need Proper Downtime _Follow Alex Gamble: Instagram: @alexgamblecoach _Follow Alex Connor: Instagram: @physiquesby_alex Instagram: @_alexconnor _If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who’d genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.

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