Ryan O'Connor
The Stag Roar: Life Less Ordinary
I want to explore what makes someone successful as well as explore their challenges! I want to get in touch with what defines people as an individual! I put a New Zealand number 8 wire mentality to podcasting!
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Jun 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ep68: Dom Rapson; Origins of Vitality 11.03.2019 1:10:14
Every Human being is different on the inside as they are on the outside when it comes to physical matter, we mean by this that our internal systems differ greatly to one another on many factors. A one size fits all approach can not deliver health across the globe, for your birthplace, heritage, genetic constitutions and bacteria are completely unique to you. We must cover all of them. Instagr...
Ep67: Belinda Fettke 04.03.2019 1:34:13
Belinda was motivated by the vexatious investigation into her husband (Ep 63) Dr Gary Fettke and through a deep investigation has uncovered that Nutrition rulebooks are about history not 'the science' - fascinating! Through questioning dietary 'guidelines' she has uncovered how they are shaped by vested interests and ideology and its no wonder that often the "Meat" is missing. Twitter: https...
Ep66: Matt Gibson; The Educated Hunter 26.02.2019 1:32:23
Matt and I have a nuanced discussion about the forces at play when it comes to Hunting in NZ and the general narrative on hunters. No shortage of influential names thrown around and some deeper topics explored. Website: https://www.theeducatedhunter.com/ Website: https://ultimateoe.co.nz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeducatedhunter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgibsonnz/ Ins...
Ep65: My interview on The Uncomfortable is OK Podcast 19.02.2019 1:16:11
I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Chris Desmond for The Uncomfortable is OK podcast episode 131 on Jan 22, 2019: Today I get to have an in-depth conversation with Ryan O'Connor, an internet buddy of mine. Ryan is the host of the Stag Roar podcast, an optometrist, and is all about helping people to try and live a better life. Today we chat about + The role of the nervous system in discomfort...
Ep64-Ky Furneaux 11.02.2019 1:24:02
As father to a wee daughter, its awesome to see a fierce female role model, Ky didn’t let a car crash at 19 years old define her life, and she certainly didn’t let a Doctor tell her she’d never be active again, on the contrary, she became the worlds best female stunt woman. A super interesting conversation with the person behind the stunts of; Jaimie Alexander in Thor and Jennifer Garner in Elektr...
Ep63: Dr Gary Fettke, Orthopedic Surgeon 04.02.2019 1:45:14
'Ex-Silenced' Orthopaedic Surgeon advocating real food. Healthy Eating advocate # LCHF . Author - Inversion - One Man's Answer for World Peace and Global Health Twitter: https://twitter.com/FructoseNo Website: http://www.nofructose.com #isupportgary https://isupportgary.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/belindanofructose/about/?ref=page_internal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuppo...
Ep62: Fred Lait; The Rx Movement 29.01.2019 1:21:23
Fred Lait is a Physiotherapist and CrossFit Coach. Known as The Rx Movement and Coaching out of CFNZ. The Movement fundamentals guy. Move well. Live well. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rxmvmt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therxmovement/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaoXF-iMjjXXLMc_GNhBOg The Human Mechanics Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-mec...
Ep61: Dave O'Brien; 5th Element Wellness 22.01.2019 1:47:49
David O'Brien is Fitness Manager & Co-Founder of 5th Element Wellness in Melbourne. "One thing has really resonated with me over the last few years, and that is our constant search for a mono therapy to being fit and healthy. Yogi’s, bodybuilders, it seems to be a one-method solution. Would it not seem more sensible to apply the approach that each method has its obvious benefits, and in fact a...
Ep60- Nick Morton; Ozcut Broadheads 15.01.2019 1:01:19
Nick Morton is a passionate Australian Bow Hunter and founder of Ozcut Broadheads which is changing the game in archery and bowhunting. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickmorton___/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozcutbroadheads/?hl=en Website: https://www.ozcutbroadheads.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ozcutbroadheads/ Brooklet Springs Farm www.brookletsprings.farm/ ...
Ep59: Adam Kavanagh; The Turtle Man 08.01.2019 1:21:12
When Adam Kavanagh was working shift work in a coal mine, he began to suffer badly with ill health, without too many answers he was diagnosed with Graves disease. Given the option of surgery or a lifetime of medication, Adam found alternative answers in the Paleo diet when he caught Pete Evans on TV. In the space of a few days Adam’s symptom’s alleviated and sparked a journey of deeper discovery w...
Ep58: Michael Lewis MD: BrainCARE 31.12.2018 1:02:14
Dr. Lewis an expert on brain health and the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He founded the nonprofit Brain Health Education and Research Institute in 2011 when he retired as a Colonel after a distinguished 31 year career in the U.S. Army. His pioneering work has helped thousands of people around the world. He is the author of the Amazon B...
Ep57: Steve Nikolovski 18.12.2018 1:07:51
This is the new modern man’s hustle. Steve is currently Operations Manager @5elementwellness 💪 and just all round a legend! We talk: Wim Hof, Mushrooms, Leaky Gut, Aubery Marcus, Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson and much more: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stivka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stivka_/?hl=en 5th Element Wellness; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5thElementWe...
Ep56- Greg Johnston; Manta 5 11.12.2018 1:05:39
Greg Johnston is the CEO of Manta5; The world's first Hydrofoil e-Bike that replicates the cycling experience on water. Greg is a young man exploring resilience and balance, leading a young team, in a new and unknown field of start up. Greg is passionate about design thinking and had a big part to play in the successful launch of Seed Waikato. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjnz/ Website...
Ep55-Mark Kluwer; Chill Seekers 06.12.2018 1:04:42
Mark Kluwer is an absolute Aussie legend with an even greater beard. We hear from Mark how a 5 day retreat with the one and only Wim Hof has changed his life forever. Strength, Health and Happiness! And the rest is Bullshit! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/markkluwer/?hl=en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chillseekerstour/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005958286...
Ep54-Robert Dunne; Movember NZ 19.11.2018 44:23
Robert Dunne is the NZ Country Manager at the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement funding over 1,200 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. www.movember.com DONATE to Movember: mobro.co/stagryan SPO...
Ep 53: Dane Shelford; Dadtrepreneur 06.11.2018 42:57
Dane Shelford personifies what the stag roar is all about, a genuine nice guy, who prioritises his family, friends and employees in order to live his best life. It was great to hear inside the mind of Dane, and he serves as yet another example of someone doing their own thing and living a life less ordinary. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daneshelfordbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Ep52: Dr Greg Emerson 31.10.2018 1:18:26
Dr Greg Emerson has a unique perspective on health and adaptation to our ever-changing world. On one hand he is a senior emergency medicine specialist, a diving medicine physician and an internationally renowned consultant in integrative medicine. On the other hand he is a passionate permaculture farmer living a sustainable lifestyle and a wilderness survival enthusiast. He lives and works at the...
Ep51 - Andrew Fraser 25.10.2018 1:05:37
Andrew Fraser is a long serving member of the NSW Police, based in the Northern Rivers. He shares his passion for sleep, fitness, nutrition and wellbeing as well as his belief that anything is possible with bloody hard work Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodyhardwork_ Website: http://www.bloodyhardwork.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actfraser/ R U OK?: https://www.ruok.org.au/ SPONSO...
Ep50-Chris Desmond; Uncomfortable is OK 17.10.2018 1:11:35
Uncomfortable is OK is a Podcast where Chris Desmond chats with people who have done things or had ideas that have taken them out of their comfort zone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncomfortableisok/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncomfortableisok1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisDesmondnz Podcast: https://uncomfortableisok.libsyn.com/ Surmount Workshop: https://www.picatic.c...
Ep49: Ray Kelly 10.10.2018 1:26:33
Ray Kelly is one of Australia’s leading health professionals, with over 24 years’ experience in the health and sports industries. He is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and has a Masters in Teaching. Within the fitness industry he has had a great deal of success in the area of weight loss. He was employed as a trainer in the first 2 seasons of The Biggest Loser Australia, where he was given 1 c...
Ep48- Lily Nichols RDN 02.10.2018 59:25
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition (especially prenatal nutrition). Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Author of bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabete...
Bonus Ep47: Tahrmageddon- Joseph Peter; Hard Yards Hunting 30.09.2018 37:53
For the hunting community of New Zealand, the last fortnight has been of great concern as the Minister for the Environment, the Honorary Eugenie Sage, has proposed the cull of 25,000-30,000 Tahr, with the aim to eliminate them from the West Coast and Mount Cook National Parks. Whilst her plan is based on very shaky and old science (population is estimated to be between 17,000-54,0000 with 95% conf...
Ep46-Brian Sanders; Food Lies 24.09.2018 1:04:18
The full story is finally being told on what humans are supposed to eat, where we went wrong in the past 60 years, and how to fix this all. Experts being interviewed in the film: - Prof. Tim Noakes - Nina Teicholz - Mark Sisson - Dr. Ted Naiman - Gary Taubes - Dr. Shawn Baker - Dr. Dom D'Agostino - Dr. Jeff Volek - Ivor Cummins - Peter Ballerstedt - Denise Minger - and more... http://FoodLies.org...
Ep45- Alex Pole 17.09.2018 1:24:22
Alex Pole is my better half and inspiration. In this podcast we speak openly and in raw detail about our experience so far as parents. Its been bloody hard to say the least, compounded by some of the choices we have made, at the same time its been our greatest journey yet. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexpole/?hl=en Facebook Alex Pole Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theendojournals/?hl...
Ep44- Thomas Nabbs; The Water Boy 22.08.2018 1:08:12
This Episode we interview Thomas Nabbs, Founder of The Water Boy Initiative: LinkedIn Thomas Nabbs Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_waterboy_nz/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewaterboynz/?ref=br_rs Website https://www.thewaterboy.org.nz/ SPONSOR: https://waiket0.pruvitnow.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagvision/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagryan/ Twitter h...
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