Becoming Reborn

Hosted by Travis Young

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Aug 2026

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Becoming Reborn is a podcast dedicated to inspiring parents and ambitious individuals who are striving to balance the demands of fitness, career, and health while being present for their families. We explore real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies to help our listeners navigate the challenges of modern life. By sharing lessons learned through resilience, adversity, and personal growth, we aim to empower parents to lead fulfilling lives while staying grounded in their values and prioritising family.

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September 24, 2026Episode 1927 min

The 2 Year Slump: Why Your Results Plateau (And How to Fix It)

You've been consistent. You show up 4 days a week. So why does it suddenly feel flat? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Travis and Patrick tackle the "two year slump" — that stage where the easy wins are gone, the results plateau, and training starts feeling like a box to tick instead of something you're excited for. They cover why this happens (hint: it's rarely actually about the training), how to tell if it's your program or your life outside the gym, whether setting numbers helps or hurts, and what to do when you're still showing up but feel nothing. Plus — why failing might be the best thing that's ever happened to your progress. If you've hit a wall with your training, or you're coasting and know it, this one's for you. In this episode: What it actually looks like when someone goes flat after 2-3 years Is it the training, or is life outside the gym bleeding into it? Why giving yourself a goal changes everything Does putting a number on your goal help or make it worse? How Travis and Patrick actually deal with failure (and why they're not scared of it) Simple ways to snap yourself out of a flat patch The 3-step framework: Why → Goals → Track it

September 17, 2026Episode 1826 min

Bake the cake first, 3 golden rules to training

In this episode, Travis and Patrick tackle why people get so overwhelmed by conflicting advice that they end up focusing on the wrong things entirely. Using the analogy of baking a cake before you put on the icing, they break down the difference between what can help and what actually moves the needle — and introduce Reborn's three golden rules that cut through the noise: always train Monday, never miss twice, and train four times a week. They also get into why social media influencers push extreme takes to stand out, why "the perfect program" matters less than actually showing up for it, and why the boring, basic stuff (like walking) usually beats whatever's trending on Instagram this week. If you've ever felt paralyzed by conflicting fitness advice, this is the episode that simplifies it all back down. Part of the Becoming Reborn podcast — honest conversations on training, mindset, and building a life you don't need a holiday from.

September 10, 2026Episode 1726 min

Spring is here, time to get off the couch

Spring's here and the phones are ringing — Patrick and Travis break down why people fall off their fitness routine over winter, the biggest mistake everyone makes on day one back, and their three practical tips (build the habit, track your progress, find an accountability buddy) for getting back into the gym without burning out or getting injured.

September 3, 2026Episode 161 hr 11 min

Greggy Dillon - THEN VS NOW What 10 Years Changed About Fitness, Business & Life

Then vs Now: What 10 Years Changed About Fitness, Business & Life Before Greggy Dillon built his own gym in Wagga, got married and had kids, he was managing Reborn through its chaotic, no-systems, figure-it-out-as-you-go early years. In this episode, Pat sits down with Trav and Greggy to look back at the old Reborn days — the mistakes, the growth nobody could explain, and the stuff that would never fly today — before tracking what happened next: Greggy going from employee to gym owner himself, and everything that taught him about running a business, building community and keeping people around for years instead of weeks. They get into why some members stay for a decade and others last ten weeks, what actually makes someone good with people (and whether that can be taught), and why Greggy — a guy who's uncomfortable on camera — has still built a business people genuinely love. It closes out personal: three dads who can't just train like normal people, why they keep signing up for stupid challenges, and what they hope is different — or exactly the same — in another 10 years. See you in 2036.

August 27, 2026Episode 1528 min

Overrated vs Underrated

What does the fitness industry get right, and what does it completely overrate? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Trav and Pat put some of the biggest trends, habits and ideas in fitness to the test with a simple question: Overrated or underrated? Drawing on their years of experience in the fitness industry, the boys give their ratings and explain what they actually think matters when it comes to training, nutrition, recovery, health and getting results. Some topics they completely agree on. Others create a bit more debate. More importantly, the conversation cuts through some of the noise that exists in fitness today. With new trends, products, programs and advice constantly being pushed online, it can be difficult to know what actually deserves your attention. This episode is about simplifying fitness, questioning some of the things we've been told are important and focusing more on what actually works in the real world. Expect plenty of opinions, a few disagreements and some takes that might get people talking.

August 20, 2026Episode 1436 min

If We Had To Lose 20 Kgs, What Would We Do?

If Trav and Pat had to start from scratch and lose 20kg, what would they actually do? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, the boys draw on their years of experience as personal trainers and break down how they would approach losing a significant amount of weight without relying on crash diets, extreme training plans or quick fixes. After spending years working with people at every stage of their fitness journey, Trav and Pat have seen what works, what doesn't, and most importantly, what people can actually maintain long term. They share practical advice around training, nutrition, daily routines, creating structure and staying consistent when motivation disappears. The goal wouldn't simply be to lose 20kg as quickly as possible. It would be to build a lifestyle that allows you to lose the weight, improve your health and actually keep the results. Because the fundamentals aren't complicated. You don't need the perfect diet. You don't need to train every day. And you don't need to completely change your life overnight. You need a realistic plan, consistency and enough patience to allow the process to work. Whether you have 5kg, 10kg, 20kg or more to lose, this episode will help you understand where to start and what actually matters.

August 13, 2026Episode 1312 min

The Gym Isn't About The Gym

What actually makes you stay at a gym? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Trav and Pat discuss why finding the right gym has very little to do with having the newest equipment or constantly chasing the next training program. People often bounce from gym to gym searching for something better, but the boys believe they may be looking for the wrong things. Instead, find a place that fits your lifestyle and surround yourself with people who are on a similar journey to you. Pat reflects on when they really started to understand this at Reborn. When they looked closely at who their members were and the community they had built, they realised something powerful. So many people had walked through the doors not knowing each other and had gone on to become genuine friends. That's when you realise the gym isn't just about training. It's about finding your people, having somewhere you belong, and being surrounded by a community that makes showing up easier. The program matters. The equipment matters. But the people you share the journey with can be what keeps you coming back year after year.

August 6, 2026Episode 1237 min

Would You Say That To Your Kids?

In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Trav and Pat explore one of the most important conversations you can have with yourself: the way you speak to yourself. We all have an inner voice, but too often it's our harshest critic. We replay mistakes, doubt our abilities, and say things to ourselves that we'd never say to someone we care about. Trav shares a simple but powerful question that can change the way you think: Would you say that to your child? If you wouldn't speak those words to your son or daughter, why is it acceptable to say them to yourself? He takes it one step further. Would you want your child to grow up speaking to themselves the way you speak to yourself? The boys discuss how our self talk shapes our confidence, influences our actions, and becomes an example for the people around us, especially our children. They explore the importance of replacing self criticism with self respect, because the relationship you have with yourself impacts every other area of your life. This episode is a reminder that your words matter, especially the ones no one else hears.

July 30, 2026Episode 1138 min

What Would Your Kids Say About You Today

If your children were asked to describe you, what would they say? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Trav and Pat explore one of the most important roles we'll ever have, being a parent, and the responsibility that comes with leading by example. Pat shares a powerful statistic showing that children with one fit and healthy parent are around three times more likely to grow up fit and healthy themselves. When both parents live a healthy lifestyle, that increases to nine times more likely. It's a reminder that our habits have a lasting impact on the people watching us every day. Trav expands on that idea by explaining that looking after your health is about far more than your appearance. The discipline, consistency, and confidence built through training often flow into every other area of life, from your relationships and parenting to your career and business. When you take care of yourself, you put yourself in a better position to show up for the people who matter most. Throughout the episode, the boys discuss why children learn more from what they see than what they're told, how small daily habits shape the next generation, and why becoming healthier isn't just an investment in yourself, it's an investment in your family. Whether you're already a parent or hope to become one someday, this conversation will challenge you to think about the legacy you're creating through your everyday actions.

July 23, 2026Episode 1021 min

Staying Motivated In the Winter

Why does motivation seem to disappear the moment the weather gets colder? In this episode of Becoming Reborn, Trav and Pat tackle one of the biggest challenges people face every winter: staying consistent when it's cold, dark, and far easier to stay on the couch. Pat shares a perspective that might not be for everyone. He believes we've become too comfortable. As a society, we've grown so used to convenience that even small amounts of discomfort can stop us from doing the things we know we should. The boys reflect on how previous generations simply got on with life. They didn't wait for perfect conditions or rely on feeling motivated. They did what needed to be done, regardless of the weather or how they felt. Throughout the episode, they discuss the difference between motivation and discipline, why winter is actually the best time to build lasting habits, and practical ways to keep showing up when you don't feel like it. Whether you agree with Pat's take or not, this conversation will challenge the way you think about comfort, consistency, and what it really takes to create lasting change.