Relatable Chapters

A huge episode this week with co-host Steven Holloway off NZ's best podcast, Between Two Beers . It partially felt like a dream come true to be able to interview Steven as he's one of my idols. But it doesn't take long to realise that he is just another genuine kiwi bloke with a relatable journey to share. This isn't a podcast about a podcast, so sticking to the script we flow thro...

This week Anja Hamelmann joins the podcast. Anja came to NZ at a young age where she adjusted to the kiwi culture like a sponge. We discuss the difference in ideology that slowly caused a rift between her and her family. We also flow through the turning points of university during covid lock downs, growing her roots in Mt Maunganui and finally, the impacts of her parents separation. There is a few...

An absolute legend joins me this week, Bronson Tuporo! Such a genuine, humble man who enjoys showcasing and promoting those around him. We kick start the yarn by talking about his hearing aids which I didn't even know he had until days prior. With the uncertain times of covid and a redundancy option, Bronson's hustle mindset kicked into gear. Getting back behind the camera and buying into...

Jane joins the podcast this week with an assuring mindset like none other. She knows when to put in the work and isn't afraid of giving things a go. With the urge to be better than just another number, Jane has pushed and succeed in a variety of things. We flow through her key turning points which revolve around career aspirations in consultancy, over a decade of CrossFit and nutrition coachin...

This weeks guest knows a thing or two about time management and can do it all. Christie Burborough shares the reasons and meaning behind what she'd like to call, a movement, sweat for the head . A fundraising initiative to raise money for Lifeline Aotearoa & raises awareness about mental health through fitness and fundraising events. Christie's turning points consist of tripping throug...

I thought this man would be hard to schedule in but getting him mic'ed up was easier than expected. Rhys McLachlan these days is a Real Estate agent for Bayleys but thats just the most recent chapter of his life. We start off the yarn with his 5 years of university for a 3 year piece of paper that he never used. Careering hopping a couple times, working for mates and eventually being made redundan...

This bloke couldn't have hit any more branches on his way down even if he tried! Huw Elias joins this week with a tale to tell. His bowel disease chapter is pretty narley but prior to that we actually peal a few layers back. A common occurrence has started to appear in recent episode including this one, that in your 20's, it is a period of your life where you feel lost at times, you have career ch...

Grace Tung joins me this week with the keynote of, You are never too late. Grace is another one of my yoga buddies and has recently completed her teacher training which I'm super excited to see flourish in a new environment. But before Grace was a keen yogi, she lived a little recklessly. We peal it back to the start, moving to NZ as a 1st generation migrant, not living up to the 'Asian&#3...

Life is never guaranteed, the keynote theme of the week from the beautiful Charlotte Miller. Kicking it off with some infertility yarns, why a 21 year old has opted to go through the process of freezing her eggs, what does the process involve and what are the chances of success. Charlotte has also undergone a lot of therapy. Ever since three people close to her committed suicide within a short tim...

Joining me this week is Campbell Younger, founder of Unbroken Performance . Based here in the mount providing online nutrition/training programming, personal training, sports strength and conditioning with the motto, 'Only for the strong'. Along with sharing the definition of that motto, Campbell goes into what he provides and why he is good at what he does. But before we get there, we flo...

Another online ep with another contiki mate from across the ditch, Emily Johnson. Forget about the lag and enjoy this injury ravaged ride. Em's keynote theme is, who do you want to show up as today? Something she was told years ago but has only recently started to hit home. Cracking into the key turning points of her life with the story of 7 knee surgeries from the age of 8 until 16. During th...

Matthew Jones joins the poddy this week with an interesting tale. We definitely teased that this episode would be filled with all things drug related, but as it turns out, we didn't have to scrape the bottom of the barrel to make up time here. Matts keynote theme this week is, tradie culture. The allure of a high viz, steel caps, work van, blue V in one hand and a pie in the other... something an...

A year on from her OE, Jemma Goodall shares with us the aftermath of a life changing journey. We start from the start and gain an understanding of how tough and miserable her teenage years were. Jemma opens up about her experiences with a few therapists and councillors during this time also. Deciding to go overseas was the game changer! Especially the pivotal decision to stay much longer than anti...

The beautiful Lania Body joins me this week to answer some of my pregnancy and early parenting questions plus much more! But before we hit the sleep deprived section of Lania's life, we cover some of her biggest turning points pre baby. Although she doesn't think she uses her degree with her career in finance, we start with moving cities to study followed with getting accepted into a gradu...

Isi Ferrier joins us this week to talk about all things CrossFit and much much more. Flowing through her turning points, we gain a clearer understanding of her keynote theme of pause / ebbs & flows. Starting with Isi's relationship with food and how changing her dietary habits to vegan foods only was a great catalyst for improving it. Touching on how changing from the big city life and moving to t...

Katie Short, the best cocktail maker around graces us with her vocal cords this week! This bright and bubbly lady comes in hot with her first turning point of losing her mum. Katie's mother suffered from autoimmune diseases and sadly past away during covid. Around this awful period she also was bed ridden herself giving her a small glimpse at what her mother had to go through. Luckily it was a...

Another episode abroad with an absolute legend from Australia, Jhi Aitkens. This man hasn't even tapped into his potential and is already having a huge impact on those around him and his cliental. With the keynote theme of; your not meant to have it all figured out, Jhi takes us through his key turning points to date. First off the bat was his dads death (helicopter crash), followed by breakin...

Brought to you from opposite corners of the Earth, Relatable Chapters first online episode! This girl used to wave around her red flag as a crazy horse lady before putting on her 'big girl pants' and heading into London. We discuss what it feels like to compare yourself with others as if you are falling behind. Another key turning point in Grace's life was a classic, another agonising...

It's my pleasure to kick start the second season with my dear friend Makkala Rose , a well known tattoo artist and a talented painter! A slight change of direction this season with the introduction of keynote themes and the removal of all the final questions. Makkala's keynote theme this week is resilience , something that is prevalent throughout her journey. As per usual fashion, we flow...

Solo episode this week as I hadn't lined anyone up. I'll take this opportunity to have a break and revaluate but before that, we revisit the past guests. This episode provides a small insight into what I have been up to since starting the poddy and touches on future plans. Main chuck may come across tedious with all my um'ing and ah'ing (a good learning experience right there!) but...

The cowboy himself, Max Coulter joins the podcast this week with some more relatable content. We begin with disowning his father at a young age installing some strong values into him. Max's second turning point was round bullying, which eventually taught him to stand up for yourself and you mates. We also cover what it meant to him nearly getting with a best mates ex, meeting his wonderful fia...

This week Gareth Lynch joins me to with a unique story and a ton of lessons. The accident isn't relatable but so many of the learnings are, its a privilege to be able to share these with everyone. We throw it back to high school rowing and first year university to kick start the longest ep yet! We yarn about the benefits of learning what consistency and dedication is at a young age formulating...

Dale Smith joins me this week to cover an array of topics. Cultural differences between here in NZ and Scotland, his home land and why he hasn't left yet! The challenges of meeting new people for both ends of the spectrum, friendships and relationships. Also why he took a pay cut in pursuit of a passion that brings him more excitement and joy day to day. Dale also opens up around his bout with...

Ryo Kikkawa returns to the land of the long white cloud! After finishing his professional rugby season early back home in Tokyo, Ryo has come back to New Zealand to play more footy. He initially came over at the ripe old age of 18, struggling to order a hamburger at the airport with his limited English. Five years later he left with a business degree and a formidable reputation with his household...

Joining this week was the beautiful Ainslie Speedy, owner and founder of I AM Yoga . As per normal we peel it back to the beginning and with Ainslie, we talk a lot about periods. Suffering from orthorexia paired with over exercising was the main recipe for losing her period for 7 years! She shares with us the long journey, the many consultations, the variety of specialists and learning how to be c...