What Your Friends Know

Leightanna is a holistic health coach specialising in emotional wellness, inner-child and mindset work. She studied at the University of Roehampton where she gained a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood, and then went on to study at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Topics discussed: How does our mother’s food consumption during pregnancy, followed by our food behaviours during early childh...

This is a new era for the podcast, we've taken it outdoors. In amongst the pigeons and locals, Gabby and I discussed the benefits of following the threads which lead you to unexpected and unintended life journeys. It's great to NOT have it all figured out, you're allowed to enjoy life regardless. If you enjoyed this, check out our instagram, tik tok and youtube all at @whatyourfriendsk...

20th EPISODE!!!! FIRST GROUP SESSION!!! Existential question are defined as deep, philosophical questions concerning the nature of someone or something's existence. I'll summarise this episode in one sentence but you have to promise to still listen to it..........OK. Nothing matters and everything matters, but it's your job to decide where and when to apply each reasoning. The figuring...

Within 18 months, Damo went from downing $9 bottles of wine at his rural NZ university, to pondering the chocolatey notes in a £300 bottle of Bordeux's finest at a London Michelin Star restaurant. This episode is a comprehensive breakdown of everything you could ever possibly want to know about growing grapes and winemaking, told from the perspective of a well-travelled, hardworking man from rural...

Today's guest is Great Britain featherweight boxer JP O'Meara. Born and raised in West London, he began boxing at the young age of 10, following in the footsteps of his father and namesake, John-Patrick. His impressive performances as a southpaw earned him a spot on the Great Britain Boxing Team in February 2021. JP has competed internationally, with fights in Macedonia, Finland and Spain. Having...

If you think you may be triggered by talk of calories, restricting and bingeing please do not listen.  In this episode Rosa and I discuss the developments we have made regarding our relationship with food, body image,  and confidence. This is a more casual episode, we aren't doctors or therapists or nutritionists, but we do have a lot of lived experience with this issue. If you are serio...

Lucy and I met during my short stint in the law world. She was a calm and reassuring presence during a time which was anything but. Navigating the corporate world after living in the cozy womb of childhood and adolescence is a shock to everybody.  Beautiful things like imposter syndrome begin to kick in and existential doubt threatens to suck any last drop of enjoyment out of the workday. But...

Part 2 of 2  Two years ago Anna found herself entangled in the corporate world. Graduating from university and thrust into the world of full time work, play time was officially over. In order to counter the hours of stationary desk time, Anna began experimenting with various forms of cold therapy, breath work and mindfulness practices. Nowadays, mention one of the aforementioned practices and you’...

Part 1 of 2 because this baby was a long one. I wanted to name it "supplementing your life with healthy habits which help you sustain a demanding work schedule " but it was too long.  Two years ago Anna found herself entangled in the corporate world. Graduating from university and thrust into the world of full time work, play time was officially over. In order to counter the hours of stationa...

Todays guest has spent most of this adult life studying rocket science. He has a Masters degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering and has interned at the European Space Agency. Naturally, I gathered all my non-scientific backed theories about spirituality and would like to test them out on him today.  Topics discussed:  Being a science kid Friendships at school vs...

SOLO EPISODE!!!!  Since the beginning of human existence, social gatherings and alcohol have been inseparable. I don't think alcohol is the devil, in-fact I think it generates interactions which wouldn't have occurred otherwise. But I think most people would benefit from having an open conversation about their consumption and how alcohol could have a less damaging place in their life.  C...

Imagine you have been a dancer since a very young age, you are in your last year of performing arts college and undergoing final assessments. You have been training for months in preparation for this exam. Now imagine, instead of this exam being held in a great hall on a stage with lights, it is instead held in your parents living room, over zoom, while dad is in the back vacuuming.  That ant...

Its pretty difficult to forge your own path. In fact, it's so difficult, that most people deny this new path is even possible. And thats understandable. Not everyone has the energy or opportunities to find and pursue this new path. But how incredible would it be if you did just that. I listen to this episode whenever i need to be reminded that i am in the drivers seat of my own life as it fills me...

Unmistakably Texan, Kendall brings her southern charm to London's illustrious fashion scene. Kendall attended university at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied Fashion Design with a minor in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising. Since June 2022, she has worked as an Atelier design assistant for AADNEVIK. In this episode we discuss the benefits of diving headfirst into new...

Lenny Jenkins joins us in the new What Your Friends Know podcast studio for todays very special episode. Lenny details his rowing journey from first representing New Zealand at the Junior World Championships in 2015, to now training with the Great Britain Olympic team in London. We discuss the realities of life as an athlete competing in one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Le...

For most University Students, your first year flatting is the time to make horrific meals, break some windows and enjoy the pleasures of freedom. Zara was no different, making the most of this exciting new chapter all while balancing the demands of law school. In todays episode, Zara details her experience being the victim of a stalking incident which unfolded over the second half of 2019 in Duned...

Growing up in an entirely male household before moving to an all boys-boarding school has shaped Ben into the man he is today. Wholly unprepared for a gender diverse world, Ben found his feet in rugby, cricket and drinking with his mates. Having followed a path walked by many young men in New Zealand, it is clear to him what is contributing to the men’s mental health crisis. “I'm here if you need”...

I met George in Mykonos this past summer. While most people visit this idyllic Greek island to escape the work grind, not George. Accompanied by his sound engineer, Peter, and a suitcase full of equipment, George would spend his days recording. This is what it takes to stand out and succeed in one of the most lucrative industries. In this episode we discuss his journey in the music industry and ho...

Hailing from Wollongong, Australia, Taylah Britt joins us today to discuss the realities of pursuing a career as a writer.  Tay draws on past dating experiences, global issues and the universal human experience to inform her writing. We discuss the importance of a personal writing style and whether studying English Literature aided her in this process. Reflecting on her 20s, she acknowledges...

Alex O'Donovan was one of the first friends I made after moving to the UK 4 months ago.  Together we have spent weekends running around London, sharing stories about New Zealand (me) and Ireland (her) and how devastatingly similar it is. I have no education on the life of a fashion intern, other than 'The Devil Wears Prada' or 'Gossip Girl', which is why I am so excited for this episode. Alex...