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Get Off The Bench Podcast

Get Off The Bench Podcast

By: Kerryn Vaughan
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Get Off The Bench podcast showcases people who have backed themselves and are having a go, in the hope that others will be inspired to ‘get off the bench’ and do the thing they’ve always wanted to do.

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  • Matthew Cicanese - Wired Wonderful
    Mar 27 2026

    Matthew Cicanese (He/Him) is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, corporate trainer, and consultant recognized for advancing Neurodiversity Inclusion and Accessible Technology across higher education, government, and industry. As a National Geographic Explorer and Canon photography educator, he combines global fieldwork with practical, evidence‑based approaches that help teams communicate more clearly, design accessible processes, and adopt AI responsibly. Matthew has trained 3,000+ employees in 16 industries and developed ethical AI solutions for higher education institutions, streamlining operations and improving service delivery.

    An award‑winning wildlife photography artist, his large‑format macro and wildlife images have been featured by National Geographic and exhibited internationally. Matthew's lived experience as a Deafblind and neurodivergent professional informs every engagement, translating perspective and research into tools any team can use.

    Social:

    Website: https://mattcicanese.com/

    Website: (Speaking/Consulting): https://cicanese.org/

    LinkedIn: Matthew Cicanese

    Portfolio (Fine Art): https://cicanese.art/

    Turn Brain Clutter into Action (Youtube)

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Sahrit Freud-Weinstein - Roller-coasters, fear and mermaids
    Feb 19 2026

    Sahrit is a dance instructor, creative entrepreneur, and mom of three who helps women expand their lives through play, movement, and self-trust. With a background in Dance Theatre Education and workshops taught across Greece, Africa, and Hawaii, she blends art, adventure, and empowerment — from mermaid certification to gorilla trekking — to show women that confidence is built by living fully, not waiting to feel ready.

    Sahrit spent most of her life avoiding roller coasters — until she realized fear wasn’t the enemy, control was. She helps women go from Worry bunnies to Wonder bunnies.

    Socials:

    LinkedIn: Sahrit Weinstein

    Instagram: @sahritweinstein

    On Amazon: "The Girl Who Doesn't Go On Roller Coasters” (Book)

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Chris Avery - Running from fear to mission
    Feb 12 2026

    Chris Avery is a Faith-First Performance Coach who walks men from the valley to the mountain—out of fear and into mission. He built the Run with Christ Blueprint, a Scripture-anchored system that cuts through the noise with group coaching, a real brotherhood, and practical tools to win the spiritual warfare of everyday life because anything meaningful, purpose-driven, and worthy of your dream life takes grit, time, and a team. The focus: emotional resiliency, unshakeable faith, and driven clarity.

    Chris spent years overthinking, stuck in fear and uncertainty until he went to work on his mind. After 10,000+ hours of audio books, he rebuilt how he spoke to himself and the world. He launched a coaching company, trained 10 coaches, and served thousands while testing his own edges: running a marathon without training, ran a weekend 50-miler during COVID with only his wife to crew, and 60,000 pushups + pull-ups in 90 days.

    Two truths forged all of it:

    1. The limiting beliefs we put on ourselves are just that. We are capable of far more than most of us give ourselves credit for.

    2. When you align with God and move in His power, you become truly unstoppable. “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

    On January 9th, 2022, Chris started a simple experiment—run one mile a day for a week. One week became 90 days, then 1,460+ consecutive days (nearly four years). Today he averages 17 miles daily.

    In 2027, his family will travel the perimeter of the United States while he runs 50k/day (~31 miles) for 365 days—the family-powered mission is known as Chris Runs America. His message is simple: it’s not about more hustle and grind; it’s about consistent obedience. Running became the forge where stress quieted, faith deepened, and leadership sharpened. Chris speaks on discipline, identity in Christ, fatherhood, and the power of daily miles to shape the man God is calling you to be.

    Socials:

    Website: https://chrisrunsamerica.com/

    LinkedIn: Chris Avery

    FB: Chris Avery Coaching

    Insta: @chrisaverycoaching

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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