In this episode of Smashing PBs, host and co-founder of Forty Thieves Shyr Godfrey sits down with Hannah Koumakis, the founder of Dear the Series, Dear Community and Dear Brides.

They talk about starting before you feel ready, the pressure of always being “on”, burnout, boundaries, and why so many people feel disconnected right now. Hannah shares the mindset behind her “shoot, fire, aim” approach to business, how Dear Community grew into a nationwide movement, and why creating genuine connection matters more than ever.

A conversation about ambition, community, discipline, loneliness, and backing yourself.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, host Shyr sits down with Richie Hardcore, a former Muay Thai champion, community advocate, and sociology-trained thinker, for a conversation that goes well beyond the ring.

Richie shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to finding purpose through martial arts, and how discipline, movement, and stepping into discomfort helped shape his mental resilience. What begins as a conversation about fighting opens up into something deeper, touching on masculinity, violence prevention, and what it really means to be “tough” today.

They also dive into why modern life can is often too sedentary, how physical training can shift your mental health, and why growth often comes from being challenged rather than staying comfortable.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with performance coach and neuroscience expert Sally Duxfield to unpack what really drives high performance, and why most of us are getting it wrong.

Drawing on her military background and years of coaching CEOs and leaders, Sally breaks down the science behind stress, focus, sleep, and behaviour. From dopamine-driven phone addiction to the myth of “work-life balance”, she challenges conventional thinking and offers practical, science-backed tools to help people take back control of their time, energy, and attention.

This conversation helps you realise that high performance isn’t about doing more but about understanding how your own brain and body work, and using that to your advantage.

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