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For our SECOND to last podcast for 2022 we have an absolute kiwi icon... Eric Murray For todays episode we talk about how Eric knew it was time to put the oars away and call it quits, how pushing for something when it isnt there anymore isnt always a good thing. How adjusting to everyday life was, after having such a successful career and coming off the bat of making history and winning enough med...

We have Georgie joining us today. Georgie is the beautiful person behind This Is Georgie, an online blog that speaks up and brings awareness to suicide loss/grief, normalising the fact that it is okay to feel and creating a safe space for others who are dealing with loss and own struggles/battles. She is also behind the sticker that you may see floating around "please don't take your life today. i...

For todays guest we have the most charming man to come out of France, Mr Kevin Pichot!... We talk to Kevin about how he went from selling waffles to owning one of the most well known and up n coming fitness industry"FAT" And how a trip to New Zealand went from a destination for a few months to a new home. Fitness freaks, Gymbros and ladies, Entrepreneurs, Travellers, those who believe they can, th...

For todays episode we have Theo Shakes. - This young actor, film maker, content creator and recent social media star has brought laughs to many people over the past couple of years and has rightfully earned the nick name "the man that has lived every scenario". - Theo's effortlessly ability to act out scenarios on scenarios to unlock memories from our childhood and the memories we forgot we had, d...

For todays episode we have the very talented VALLE joining us. - Valle was born in Papa New Guinea, although left for New Zealand with his mother at a young age. - In this Episode we get to know Valle and dive a bit deeper into who he is. - We talk about how returning to Papa New Guinea in 2019 was a game changer, how Marilyn Mason helped inspire the creation of his name, the moment he realised he...

Today on the podcast we have the Flying Kiwi Hayden Paddon. Hayden Paddon has had a heck of a journey, making his WRC debut in 2007 he has had a exciting career!. Dive into Hayden's mind this episode as we talk about what went behind the process of his book "DRIVEN", how he takes on challenges within a high demanding sport and what's next for him Cheers Hayden for the time during your busy week ba...

Regan Green is someone who puts the resilience into resilience... - Regan has been through a tough journey of growth, especially in the past few years after losing his best mate and twin flame, the late Constable Matthew Hunt. A piece of his heart was taken on the day Matthew past away and since then Regan has learnt a lot and is continuing to learn on his journey of growth. - Regan has teamed up...

For this weeks episode we are joined by the amazing Aaron Gilmore!! - Aaron hid his true interests and passion from those around him for many years of his youth as he felt it didn’t allow him to be connected to his peers. Until he featured in an news article… - - Now he advocates for change! Has won dancing with the stars TWICE!! And is now giving back! Aaron is just an all round amazing, inspirin...

Welcome back team! I have been all over the place lately but I have a lot to share and a lot that hasn't been share that is coming up!! I am going to say nothing more! Enjoy this weeks episode! I love you very much - Hendo

Anna Squelch joins us on HendosHotTopics today! - Self-Leadership and Life Coach, Breath-work Facilitator and host of The Full Circle Podcast, Anna has a wide range of knowledge and skills that she is using to better people each and everyday! - I was able to be present for one of her breathing classes and can honestly say it worked wonders!! - Throughout this Episode Anna brings a variety of breat...

Joining us on HendosHotTopics is the amazing Richie Hardcore. Growning up Richie was surrounded with an environment that he didn’t want to keep around, drugs, alcohol, violence so he made a change for the better. - - Former Muay Thai Champion with 25 years fighting experience Richie has stepped out of the ring to help train the next generation of fighters. - - Richie travels preaching the destruct...

For todays episode of HendosHotTopics we are joined by Walter Neilands - Walter has been in the Entertainment business, bringing smiles to people faces for many years now. Starring in Cadburys Dream factory, Dancing With The Stars and If you are my age then you will remember the joy and excitement Walter brought after school as we rushed home to put STICKY TV on.. - Walter has brought joy to many...

For today’s episode with have Guy Wills from RightMateNZ joining us for a chat!! - Guy’s honesty to himself and his means for change is very admirable and is spoken about throughout this episode. - From a night on the town lover to a Alcohol Recovery Facilitator, Guy now yarns about being booze free and mental health!!. - I respect Guy and what he is doing massively and absolutely love the time I...

If you’re searching for a sign to get up and go smash those goals.. Then this is the episode for you! For todays guest we have the inspiring, determined, just an all round good person Cam Calkoen Cam has been doing the extra work since he was young. If his team did 2 trainings a week he did 4, if he was told he couldn’t do it he would do it!!. Cam was told the hardest thing he would have to face w...

Today is the day!! - For todays episode we have Dom Harvey sitting down with us on HendosHotTopics to talk about his life story. - Dom has been a well known voice and individual on the radio for over 20 years, although for our chat I wanted to talk to Dom about HIS journey and shy away from the questions he usually gets asked and would probably ask himself. - For this episode Dom shares the feelin...

Today on HendosHotTopics we have Shane 'Smokin' Young sitting down for a chat. - Shane Young joins us on the podcast for a very open and honest chat where he discusses the personal sacrifices he has had to make to get to where he is. - How to keep being motivated and want more from yourself when you start achieving goals, how to create new burning desires. - Where the nickname “Smokin” came from....

For today’s episode we are joined by the very talented Mitch Galbraith from Ocean Alley. Mitch and I chat about how proving yourself wrong can help you, but how can you prove yourself wrong? - How having a band full of brothers has helped him.. What his favourite beer is… And how even for a successful musician like himself, he still has days of self doubt… but how does he get out of that mindset. ...

Today we are joined by Fin Barnett, the founder and host of the ELLEN AVE PODCAST. Fin and I discuss the importance of being proud of which path you take in life after school and how you can focus on doing well with what you love. How he got to the position where at age 21 he is running F45 and what he had to do to get there. A life trick on how you can get into anyone's good books... and all you...

Today on HendosHotTopics we are joined by Ryan O'Connor who you may know from The Stag Roar Podcast. - On todays episode Ryan opens up about how a hard decision is one that could get him one step closer to one of his life long goals. - How if you want to make it happen you will find a way. - Thank you Ryan for coming onto the podcast mate. Was a pleasure to sit down and chat with you. Thank you fo...

For todays guest we are joined by Curtis  - Curtis could see his life heading down a path he didn’t want to take so he needed to make a change before it was too late.. - We talk about how Curtis’s life went from tagging walls to improving the mental performance of athletes as he became a mental performance coach - How him publishing his book “From WHY ME? to TRY ME!” Helped him and has helped othe...

For today's guest we have Will from Sachi sitting down for a chat and we dive deep.. - Will and his best mate Nick have been killing the music scene since 2016 but it didn’t start there.. - We chat about how his decision of chasing his dreams and not a degree has played out. - What waiting outside Diplo's hotel has turned into. - What’s next up for Sachi, along with what it’s like to stay ontop of...

For todays episode I sit down with Nickson Clark for a chat. - Nickson shares how an occurrence in school allowed him to turn a negative into a positive, Along with discussion around his important role with Diabetes Nz and what he’s getting unto on his new project ‘Friday Night Nickson. - - I took away a lot from this episode. Let me know if you do too ❤️🙌🏼. Enjoy and thank you Nickson for comin...

*WARNING* Mentions of suicide - What a treat to sit down with my brother Stefan from GarageGymNZ. For this packed episode we chat about how a heart breaking sporting injury that was a blessing in disguise waiting to be revealed. His amazing podcast "Everyday With Garage Gym Nz" and Stefan has a very open, honest talk about a dark time in his life. That I am honoured that this man felt comfortable...

For todays episode I sit down with an old mate. Sam and I dive deep into how it's important to be open minded about who and what you surround yourself with. His why factor when it came to walking around domain during gumboot Friday and how talking aloud can actually help you more than you think. Enjoy - Hendo

For this episode I sit down for a chat with James Marshall. James has been across the globe playing the sport he loves. I sat down to get an insight of how James dealt with his mental game on and off the pitch. Handling the pressure, injuries, that new team feeling, and how to keep the passion alive. Enjoy and make sure to check out James's podcast "What_a_lad_podcast" - Hendo