Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Our Byron community is a podcast that explores the unique and diverse community here in Byron Bay. From how people ended up here to the thriving business scene, we cover a wide range of topics that make our community so special. We dive deep into the stories and experiences of locals, and share insights on everything from sustainability and wellness to art and culture. Whether you're a longtime resident or a visitor, join us as we celebrate and explore all things Byron!
Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Tory Trewhitt - Blokes Inc and Playing a Bigger Game
In this episode, we sit down with Tory Trewhitt - author, executive health coach, exercise physiologist and motivational speaker, who grew up in the Mornington Peninsula and has called Byron Bay home for the past nine years.
Tory shares the hard lessons that shaped him, from his early years at an all boys school to heading straight into university and eventually stepping into corporate health. After landing a role with Bupa in London, he worked across fitness-for-duty assessments, drug and alcohol screening and rehabilitation, gaining a close look at the pressures people carry into their working lives.
Passionate about his work but candid about the challenges of managing people, Tory reflects on what those early roles taught him about leadership, accountability and human behaviour. He talks about the origins of his book, Blokes Inc - Play a Bigger Game, and why men often bottle up health concerns, struggle with vulnerability and lean away from emotional openness. He also explores whether younger generations are beginning to shift these long-held patterns.
Tory speaks openly about addiction, the stories people bring to him, what he has learnt from years of accountability training and rehabilitation work, and how he protects his own wellbeing while supporting others.
If you’d like to share your story or provide feedback, please contact us via email at chrishanley@byronbayfn.com