The Sick As Podcast

I went to the dentist and now I feel unstoppable

Good to be here with the bro Chase Reihana Haley. Chase is a coveted combat athlete and has achieved world title status in Kickboxing and Boxing. He is the CEO of Ōtepoti Boxing where he trains and trains others to compete in boxing. We speak of his jouney reconnecting to his whakapapa and the power that gave him. We had many deep and powerful connections, it was a true honour to have him on. Ngā...

It is easy to blame others, but make sure you also check in with yourself

Good to be here with good friend, Roi Burnett. Roi has an honours degree in Geography and has recently submitted her masters in Pacific Studies. Her research interests are the betterment of life for her I-Kiribati people in New Zealand and in Kiribati. We talk about indigenous research methodologies, feminism and the politics of volunteering. I have a lot of time for this amazing woman.  Enjoy 

I want to have fun with work, here is how I'm doing it

Good to be here wth my friend Sze-En. Sze-En is the manager of the social impact studio and does amazing work with Silverline. In this discussion we talk about her processes with creating institutional change and her philosophies around creating environments for students to step in and make impactful social change. It was an absolute privilege to have this time to speak with her for this amazing e...

I am, but find out what I'm doing about it

I'm looking after me. Much love

Good to be here with Te Ariki Mana. In this episode we discuss an illness that he experienced that returned him to thinking about his spirit being out of sync. It was a beautiful reminder of how far we have moved from our natural selves and our true calling in life. We also discuss handling people with differing opinions and how to be open minded. I appreciated this discussion and is one that I th...

It be like that sometimes. Growing up poor was next level

Good to be here with Maia Aoake. Maia opens up about being diagnosed with chronic fatigue, getting through illnesses and her love of exercise and getting others moving. She is a reflective practitioner who is getting involved in so many different methods of getting communities active. She is also an online coach, get in touch if you're interested in her training. Enjoy

Looking at what brings you energy and what takes your energy and being a bit more kind to yourself. Enjoy

Good to be here with founder of Embark Nutrition, Georgia Te Au. Georgia is an avid Basketballer, is studying towards a Masters in Advanced Nutrition and is passionate about helping people start their journey into developing healthful relationships with food. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Georgia and it was great to finally have her join the family of amazing people to bless this pod...

You're allowed to be sad, fam. Opening up to how you feel is necessary to make the changes that you may need or just to properly accept yourself. We all out here growing. Enjoy

Good to be here with the lovely Sarafina Tipene. Sarfafina is the founder of @moremaori on instagram as well as having studied law. She is currently moving towards a path of fluency and understanding of reo and herself. We explore the ideas of intergenerational changes with small action now, a very enjoyable chat. Enjoy

After recharging and feeling bloody good, I had some reflections on why I start to feel a bit meh. Enjoy

Good to be here with Bridget Watson from Trusting Vulnerability. Bridget is a qualified physiotherapist and is changing the narrative around vulnerability in professional work spaces. Beyond the workspace, she believes that providing context to your feelings and desires in general will help guide meaningful interactions and conversations. Bridge is constantly looking to better herself and this con...

It be like that sometimes, but these reflections is what will help liberate where we are and how we feel

Good to be here with Kaitlyn Gillelan. Kaitlyn is one of those people you bump into in passing and know that your paths are meant to cross. She has an amazing energy and a humility that made me check in with myself about how complacent I have been with my knowledge. After completion of her studies she made her way over to Aotearoa to go with the flow and has made a huge difference being here with...

Good to be here for another week. That is the most important thing we can do, focus on the process and become better when we understand where our pain comes from. Enjoy

Good to be here with Mitch Kelly. Mitch is an MMA enthusiast fighting out of Hammerhead in Dunedin. We speak of his rough past and street fighting and his reflections on going all in in MMA. Mitch is a youth worker and is passionate about being a good person and making sure that he brings good energy to those around him. We had an amazing chat about fighting, the time it takes to become great and...

Good to be here as a young brown male. Answering some questions, talking about racism and how the self-care space is Eurocentric as. Enjoy

Good to be here with Danielle. Danielle is currently studying towards her Masters in education to better her ability to teach dance. She has performed internationally, and has shared many stories of her dancing experience. She is a dancer for Otago Dancers and Rasa and choreographs for many of her own shows. This was an amazing conversation that opened my eyes to the real deal behind dance. A true...

Good to be here, this is a highly requested episode and I hope that you take something away from it. Please share these with your friends, your pets and your uncles/aunties. I put a lot of my heart into these so it would be mad if you could let them, know wassup. Enjoy

Good to be here with Kevin Vaeluaga aka Suga Muscles. Over the years Kevin has impressed me with his relentless efforts in everything. He was a participant in my PhD studies, and has become a great friend over the years. We speak of his Suga Muscle Movement he has started and his experience in bodybuilding. Catch him on all socials and follow the movement. Enjoy