Endure Edge Podcast

What does it take to prepare for one of the harshest environments on Earth?

In this powerful episode of the Endure Edge Podcast, we sit down with Gerry van der Walt, a mindset coach, leadership speaker, and expedition leader preparing to cross the Greenland ice sheet on a brutal multi-week journey across one of the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes.

We dive into the mental side of extreme challenges: how to navigate stress, deal with anxiety, build discipline, and stay focused when things get hard. Gerry shares how the same mindset required to survive an Arctic expedition can help anyone face everyday pressures, pursue meaningful goals, and push beyond self-imposed limits.

We also explore the realities of preparing for Greenland, from physical training and nutrition to the psychological resilience needed to keep moving when exhaustion and doubt set in.

This conversation is about more than an expedition.
It’s about what humans are capable of when the mind refuses to quit.

In this episode of Endure Edge, we dive deep into the real story behind school rugby, beyond the trophies, team sheets, and Saturday scoreboards.

We explore how smaller schools shape serious talent, why second-team players should never count themselves out, and what it truly takes to make it professionally. From overlooked athletes to success stories like Kyle Steyn, this conversation unpacks the mindset, resilience, and character required to go from schoolboy rugby to the next level.

But this episode goes further.

We talk about rugby as more than just a sport, how it becomes a business, how exposure and opportunity are changing the school game, and the responsibility schools have in developing young men, not just players.

We also tackle the mental side: pressure, identity, mental health, and how sport can either build or break confidence if not handled properly. How do you support boys through failure? How do you help them balance academics and ambition? And what happens when the jersey comes off?

This is a raw, honest conversation about talent, culture, discipline, academics, and legacy, and what it really means to build men through sport.

In this episode, DJ Fresh steps beyond the spotlight to talk about what truly fuels his drive: single fatherhood. This is a raw, honest conversation about balancing ambition with responsibility, navigating pressure while staying present, and redefining success when someone is watching you grow in real time.

We dive into mental resilience, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and the quiet sacrifices that never make headlines, the kind that shape character and legacy. At its core, this episode explores what it means to build a life that isn’t just impressive on the outside, but meaningful at home.

This isn’t just a story about career success. It’s about purpose, fatherhood, and the mindset required to rise, not just for yourself, but for the next generation.

What does it really take to thrive in a world that wasn’t designed for how your mind works?

In this episode of Endure Edge, I sit down with DJ Paul Angel for an honest, unfiltered conversation about autism, mental health, burnout, identity, and resilience. We explore what it means to live unmasked, to turn difference into strength, and to endure without losing yourself along the way.

This isn’t a clinical discussion. It’s a human one, about pressure, self-acceptance, creativity, and the courage it takes to keep going when fitting in was never an option.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we sit down with Nkosi “The Rugby Guy”, a young man whose love for rugby goes far beyond the game.
Living with cerebral palsy, Nkosi has refused to let circumstance define him. Instead, he’s built a mindset rooted in passion, resilience, and belief, inspiring thousands through his journey, his energy, and his unwavering love for rugby.

This is a deep, honest conversation about overcoming limitations, finding purpose, and the power of attitude. We talk about Nkosi’s life growing up, the challenges people don’t see, unforgettable moments with rugby legends, and why mindset can matter more than physical ability. This episode isn’t just about rugby, it’s about the human spirit, perspective, and what’s possible when you refuse to quit.