The Dom Harvey Podcast

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was the director general of health when Covid-19 came to New Zealand early in 2020.He became one of the most recognizable faces and names in New Zealand for his daily 1pm briefings with the PM which because essential viewing.We sat down for this podcast conversation on the 3rd anniversary of New Zealand’s initial Covid lockdown. He turned up to my place on a bike (not one with a battery either, full old school bike) wearing a correctly fixed helmet, of course.We chat about his marathon running experiences and why he is taking a break from mountain biking for a while.His early life growing up and meeting his wife Libby at medical school.The anxiety of facing the media at 1pm every day and the terror of doing radio interviews with Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB.His relationship with Jacinda Ardern during the pandemic and their relationship nowThe viral "spread your legs" moment. His Knighthood and much more.We had limited time so there was a lot of stuff I would have liked to cover that we didn’t get round to. But I can’t thank Dr Bloomfield enough for being so generous with his time, experience and stories. I loved his company and our chat- he came in with really good energy. I genuinely hope you guys like it too.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.  If you haven’t tried their stuff, you should give them a go:https://radixnutrition.co.nz  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Hunter was a secondary school student in Auckland when she was "discovered" by a photographer as she ran along an Auckland beach. She soon became one of the world’s most in demand models, earning a reputation only a handful of people had as a “super model.“ In this "bite size" clip taken from our full conversation, Rachel and I speak openly about her ex-husband and the father of her children, Rod Stewart,She reveals why she has never read the parts about herself in his book and reflects on that moment she told him the relationship wasn't going to last and her feeling about him now. Even though they broke up over 20 years ago, I know this is a tough subject so I can't thank Rachel enough for going back there and reflecting.If you like this bite size podcast, please go and listen to the whole conversation when you have time. It was a very enjoyable one to do.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. A tremendous amount goes into these episodes each week and it wouldn’t be possible without their support.Please check them out and if you like their products, support the legends who support the podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Thanks for listening.If your podcast app allows, please leave a rating or review.Alternatively, you can WATCH these episodes on YT. Just search Dom Harvey and you’ll find it.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out, Radixnutrition.co.nz They do protein powder, recovery smoothies and much more. Made from there incredible factory in the Waikato and shipped to the world. There products are, IMO, the best thing to come out of the Waikato since………well, ever. But I may be a little bias Check them out online or on Instagram Radix nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday March 22, it was announced that NZ distance runner, Zane Robertson had received a seven-year ban for failing a drug test. Four years was for taking the banned substance EPO, an additional three years was for trying to cover up his failed test. At the age of 33, this likely spells the end of his professional career.Zane and I connected to have this conversation the morning after, Thursday March 23. In this podcast, a tired and understandably emotional Zane talked openly and frankly about the announcement and the events leading up to it.To WATCH the conversation with Zane, please go to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSeBR950GkMVideo credit: Dougie Mackie, Damn Handsome media production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Hunter was a secondary school student in Auckland when she was "discovered" by a photographer. She soon became one of the world’s most in demand models, earning a reputation only a handful of people had of people had as a “super model.“ So, what business does she have being on a podcast called Runners only? Glad you asked! She literally was out running when she was “discovered.”This conversation was so enjoyable. We cover a lot of ground including the moment she quit school to become a model- great story…it involves a phone call to the school office landline while she was mid math’s exam.Her reflections on Andy Hayden and how she got a gruff ex All Black to be her manager (Spoiler: it was a lot harder than you'd think).We chat about the iconic Trumpet ad, posing for Playboy and staring in the iconic Stacie’s mom music video.Why she has never read the chapter about herself in the Rod Stewart autobiography. We talk about Rod a lot…probably way more than she was comfortable with- sorry Rach!! LOLThe death of her mum, becoming a grandmother, menopause and much much more.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Please check them out at Radixnuitrition.co.nz or follow them on Instagram and if you like their products, support the legends who support the podcast.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch James is a well known New Zealand singer. He is also a marathon runner. But he is so much more than those things. He is one of the most authentic, vulnerable and transparent people I have ever met. A true open book. 100% BS free.There are some serious things we touch upon- including mental health and suicide. And I respect Mitch for his honesty. Warning- He DOES like to swear...so keep that in mind if you are with little kids or anyone who is easily shocked.PS: Mitch has a new song called "History" coming out later this week. Look out for it. It's probably awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 90’s and early 2000s, Adam Parore was a star of the NZ cricket team.Then he could be seen on the cover of Women’s Day every other week. Over a decade ago he went to ground and there has been very little written about him in the public domain ever since.This conversation is sort of in three different chapters:The cricket career, including being mentored by his mate Martin Crowe.Climbing Mount Everest….and almost dying the day before he made it to the summit.Why he removed himself from the public eye, his loves and losses and the toll that’s played on his mental health and a bunch of other really special stuff that I loved and I hope you do too.Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode. Radix Nutrition. The podcast is just over a year old now and it is only through the support of cool brands like Radix for being adventurous and jumping on a project like this that it is possible to keep making a brand new episode each week. So please check them out:  https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  3.40: 1999 test match story- leaving the ground to go for a run mid match17 His relentless quest for perfect play28 Caricature30 Facing the worlds best/ picking fights and sledging31.20 Hit in the head by Brett Lee34.40 Martin Crowe memories silent treatment from Crowe/ Last time he saw Martin39 Chris Cairns scandal40.30 Mount Everest44.30 Retiring from cricket/ therapy49 Almost dying on Mount Everest54.50 Passing bodies on Everest56.40 Everest summit1,03 Why he went “private”/ tall poppy syndrome1.17 Anxiery and being unable to breath1.20 The man in the mirror1.24 His relationship with crying        Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guyon Espiner is a New Zealand media legend. He has a new book out called The Drinking Game which, if you read, may make you stop and think about your relationship with alcohol. Guyon was a drinker, and a very good one, until he quit a few years ago.In this short "Bite size" podcast, which is a small portion of our full length conversation, Guyon reflects on the last time he got drunk (3 years ago) and his decision to give up alcohol altogether.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Ask for Radix wherever you buy your supplements from, and if they don’t stock it, let them know they should. Give them a follow and check out their website to learn more about them:IG: @RadixnutritionWWW: Radixnutrition.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guyon Espiner is a New Zealand media legend. Even if you don’t recognize the name, if you Google him chances are you'll recognize the face from his incredible TV career. Or his voice from his stellar career on Radio New Zealand. .Guyon has a new book out called The Drinking Game which, if you read, may make you stop and think about your relationship with alcohol. Guyon was a drinker, and a very good one, until he quit a few years ago.In this conversation we talk about his obsession with running- he has been a regular runner for over 20 years and has helped him through some major moments in his life.We discuss his diabetes diagnosis, his decision to stop drinking, his recent divorce, and the humiliation of making the news for signing up to Bumble.He also shares a toe-curling story involving himself with a Prime Minister, a Governor General and Sir Edmund Hillary.  Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Their products are made in the Waikato and shipped to the world::https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Bite size" podcast is an except taken from my full conversation with Dai Henwood.The hope is that, perhaps, after listening to this you may deicide to download and listen to the full episode with Dai at a later date when you have more time on your hands.Dai has been a part of the local comedy and TV scene for over 20 years. Starting as a stand up comedian he ended up as one of the team captains on 7Days, a role he held for over a decade. More recently he has hosted big mainstream TV shows like Family Feud, DWTS and LegoMasters.In late January 2023 he announced publicly that he had been living with cancer for 3 years. Since then his treatment has included fourteen rounds of chemotherapy, high-dose radiation, three lung surgeries and having parts of his liver and bowel removed. But after the cancer spread to his lungs and lymph nodes, his oncologist told him the cancer was incurable.In this snippet, Dai and I discuss his biggest fears and regrets in life. Thanks very much to Radix Nutrition for making this episode possible. Made in the Waikato and shipped anywhere in the world. Their protein powders are incredible. If you don’t do protein shakes already, you should try. Its not just for gym junkies…all of us could do with more protein in our diets to help preserve any muscle you already have. Check them out:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dai Henwood has been a part of the New Zealand comedy and TV scene for over 20 years. Starting as a stand up comedian he ended up as one of the team captains on 7Days, a role he held for over a decade. More recently he has hosted big mainstream TV shows like Family Feud, DWTS and LegoMasters.In late January 2023 he announced publically that he had been living with cancer for 3 years. At the time of writing this, treatment had included fourteen rounds of chemotherapy, high-dose radiation, three lung surgeries and having parts of his liver and bowel removed. But after the cancer spread to his lungs and lymph nodes, his oncologist told him the cancer was incurable.Naturally, there is a lot of cancer chat in this conversation. But there is also a lot of other stuff about his life and career which is important because, as Dai has said himself, cancer doesn’t define me.Thanks very much to Radix Nutrition for making this episode possible.Check them out and, if you like what you see, please support the people that support this podcast: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast episode is a portion taken from my full conversation with Dean Lonergan.The idea of these smaller podcasts is that, if you like what you hear, you may go on to bookmark/download/listen to the full conversation. Also, I know we all have limited time, but everyone can find 7 minutes to listen to a podcast.Dean Lonergan was a Kiwi rugby league player in the late 80s and early 90s. He is reluctantly most remembered for a sickening head clash where he was knocked out cold and convulsing on the field…before returning to play on only 6 minutes later.Since retiring from sport, he had a very successful career in breakfast radio before reinventing himself once again and becoming New Zealand’s most well known sports promotors, introducing the fight for life concept to NZ.Thanks very much to my sponsors, Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Feel free to check them out. They make alot of really cool stuff (their protein shake is my favourite) and, if you like what you see, support the people who support the podcast.Thanks, Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Lonergan was a Kiwi rugby league player in the late 80s and early 90s. He is reluctantly most remembered for a sickening head clash where he was knocked out cold and convulsing on the field…before returning to play on only 6 minutes later.Since retiring from sport, he had a very successful career in breakfast radio before reinventing himself once again and becoming New Zealand’s most well known sports promotors, introducing the fight for life concept to NZ.His life story is one hell of a ride with some huge highs and some very deep lows, and we cover all of them in this conversation: His league career then radio daysHis yearlong depression and what caused it.The acrimonious split with his Duco events business partnerWhy he is now back in NZ and flatting with his mum and sister. And so much more.Huge thanks to Radix Nutrition who have made this episode possible. Please check them out and if you like what you see, support the legends who support this podcast.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/To reach me, I am on IG or Email:[email protected]: DomharveyNZ or RunnersonlywithdomharveyThanks, Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" episode comes from the full podcast conversation with Max Key (Episode 58) that came out recently. If you are time poor or not sure you want to listen to the full episode, you can listen to this then decide.Max Key is a household name in New Zealand and a person that most people probably have an opinion on. He was 13 years old in 2008 when his dad became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a job that meant every single teenage mis-step Max made was played out in the public eye.In this clip, Max talks about his reputation as a "partyboy" and just how far from the truth it was. He talks about some of the online abuse from stangers he was subjected to, and even death threats.Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Max Key is a person that most people probably have an opinion on. This conversation will either change your mind or reinforce what you already think. Either way, Max said he doesn’t care…and I believe him!He was 13 years old in 2008 when his dad became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a job that meant every single teenage mis-step Max made was played out in the public eye.In this conversation we cover alot of topics including...His earliest memories of his dad talking about a desire to become Prime Minister.Perks of being the PM’s sonGrowing up in a wealthy household, Internet trolls, online bullying and his reputation as a “party boy”His mental health and the rock bottom moment that happened during his OE in the Bahamas. Then the road to recovery.The rare disease he caught overseas that caused him to lose 20 kilos and visit hospital 7 times.The fight in Croatia where 4 strangers “beat the shit” out of himHis obsession with judo and just how hard his training bootcamp was.His relationship with his sister, as kids and how it is nowHis business partnership with the Chow brother and their poor public reputationsHis relationship with runningHis current relationship status and what his Tinder DMs were like back when his dad was PM.Thanks for listening and checking out my podcast. If you don't already, please hit the subscribe button. And if you have any feedback, guest suggestions etc, please email me: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast episode comes from my full conversation with Ryan Fox (episode 57). If you like this, feel free to go and bookmark/download the episode with Ryan and listen to it when you have the time.Ryan Fox is an incredible golfer. At the time of writing this his world ranking was 30. He is also the son of Grant Fox, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. In this snippet, he discusses his friendship with the late cricket legend Shane "Warney" Warne. And shares a couple of awesome memories about Warney.Thnaks very much to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check out their awesome range right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Fox is one of the world’s greatest golfers. At the time of writing this, his world ranking was number 30. And he played so well in 2022 that he earned himself an invite to this year’s Masters tournament in Augusta (that posh one where the winner gets a green jacket and all the caddies wear white overalls which looks like they are about to go and paint a house).In this conversation, recorded during his Christmas holiday we talk about loads of stuff- what it feels like to win $1.1 million dollars in a week, and how much of that he must pay out to his team. Life growing up as the son of Grant Fox – one of the greatest all blacks ever.What lessons he got from Steve Hansen about dealing with adversity when he was going through a bad patchHis friendship with the late Shane Warne and much more.Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, Radix Nutrition. Enhancing the human potential through nutrition. Made in the Waikato and shipped around the world.I have been a super-fan of their protein powder for over a year now and once you try it, I think you will be a convert too.  Please check them out:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/And if you have any feedback for how this podcast can improve or guest suggestions, please get in [email protected]://www.instagram.com/domharveynz/Oh, and if you want to WATCH these episodes on YT, here is the link to do so (Please subscribe if you have a You Tube account)https://www.youtube.com/@domharveynz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of you will be hearing about Simone Anderson and her story for the first time here.For many more, she is someone very familiar due to her regular and frequent social media content that she shares to her 314,000 followers on Instagram and 274,000 followers on Facebook.The brief back story is this: In 2014, at 21 years old, Simone was 169kg and on a fast track to an early grave. She started documenting her weight loss journey through surgery on social media and went viral for it, appearing on the Tyra Banks TV show in the USA and numerous international websites.This social media fame led her to become New Zealand’s first full-time “influencer.”This conversation is Simone’s story- the good, bad, and the ugly: The triggers that lead her to be clinically obese in her early 20s, her decision to get surgery, going viral, becoming an influencer, meeting her now husband, becoming a mum, dealing with online trolls, some of the controversies she has been involved in and much much more.IG: https://www.instagram.com/simone_anderson/FB: https://www.facebook.com/simonesjourneytohealthThanks very much to the sponsors of this podcast episode: Radix Nutrition. If you shop online at their website BEFORE Friday February 10, 2023 you can SAVE 25% with the discount code RUNNERSONLY(This is for 1kg bags of protein/smoothie powders only)Radix has never discounted their products before and they may never do it again so get amongst it!https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Code: RUNNERSONLY(PS: The banana and coconut are my faves....but they all taste delicious IMO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Bite size" episode comes from my full conversation with NZs most well known social media influencer, Simone Anderson.If you like this short snippet, please download the full length episode and listen to it when you have the time.In this clip, Simone discusses some of the crap she has had to deal with from strangers online and, talks about the moment where things got so bad that she considered throwing it all away.If you are not familiar with Simones story, back in 2014, at 21 years old, Simone was 169kg and on a fast track to an early grave. She started documenting her weight loss journey through surgery on social media and went viral for it, appearing on the Tyra Banks TV show in USA and numerous international websites.This social media fame led her to becomes New Zealand’s first full time “influencer.”Thanks very much to the sponsors of this eposide of Runner Only. Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast comes from the full 1 hour 40 minute conversation with the ACT party leader, David Seymour.Before the last general election in New Zealand David realised his alcohol intake was increasing so he decided to abstain for a while. This is what he learned about himself and how not-drinking impacted his life. We also discuss his return to moderate drinking, where he took the stage on the night of the election and made a very slurry speech.This podcast is sponsored by Radix Nutrition.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/The take advantage of the exclusive offer for podcast listeners and get 25% off their 1kg bags of protein and smoothie power, please use the discount code: RUNNERSONLYThis offer strictly runs until friday February 10, 2023. Thank YOU for supporting the legends who support this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Seymour is probably most famous for two things- being the leader of the Act party for almost a decade. And twerking in lycra on DWTS!We talk about his relationship with other politicians including Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters. We talk about the death of his mum to cancer in his early 20 and why he has never watched the DVD she made for him in her final weeks, his whole DWTS experience, all the strange little moments he has gone viral for, his relationship with alcohol and how drunk was he really at the last election night?I understand politics is a murky area. So polarising. But I genuinely care what you guys think so please let me know. Are you keen to hear more from any of the people who run our country? Or not really? My goal is just to speak to really interesting people from all walks of life and learn what makes them tick…but I also want to make sure I deliver you guys a great show each week.Please let me know: Runnersonlypodcast on IG or [email protected] thanks to the team at Radix nutrition. World-class nutritional products made in the Waikato and shipped worldwide. Please support the legends who support this podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Lisa Carrington is the most successful New Zealand Olympian of all time with 5 gold medals and 1 lonely bronze.In this short podcast, Lisa talks about some of her insecurities and her negative self-talk and how she tries to reign it in. It’s a reminder we are all human…even those who are super human This “Bite size” clip comes from our full conversation. If you like this short sample, you should download the full episode and listen to it when you have time. Alternatively, you could watch it on You tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skwdpglr5zk&t=154sThanks very much to the sponsors of this episode, Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Lisa Carrington is possibly the most esteemed guest on the podcast so far. Not only the very first Dame but also the greatest NZ Olympian of all time with 5 gold medals and hundreds of other accolades to her name.This is such a cool conversation. We see Lisa on TV, usually smiling on the podium with a gold medal around her neck followed by a 30-second sound bite on the news. But I have never heard Lisa be this candid before. Ever. This is a true look into the mind of a world-class athlete. You’ll get to know her strengths, weaknesses, flaws, fears, insecurities, and everything in between.I always thought she was a good role model. Now I know for certain that she is!Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Ask for Radix wherever you buy your supplements from, and if they don’t stock it, let them know they should! Give them a follow and check out their website to learn more about them:IG: @Radixnutritionhttps://www.radixnutrition.co.nz   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from episode 38 to 52 of Runners Only.Nikki KayeSir John KirwanGarth BarfootMikki WillidenZoe McBrideJoseph SullivanNick AshillJesse TukeHamish KerrLiam MaloneDr. Paul WoodKendra CocksedgeRachel MaiaShane CameronIan Winson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from episode 19 to 37 of Runners Only.Joseph ParkerTwo Raw sistersZac GuildfordHarriet CaneMike KingJosh KomenKieran ReadKane BriscoAndrea HansenTyla Nathan-WongSam TannerSophie DevineLeo MolloyRhys DarbyMatthew RidgeChanel Harris-TavitaBrad Smeele   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from each of the first 18 episodes of Runners only:.Mitch JamesMatt FennLexie BrownBrad SmeeleHayden WildeRachel GrunwellJeremy WellsDave Letele Brodie KaneLaura NagelJimmy NeeshamCamille BuscombArch JelleyCam CalkoenEric MurrayBarry MageeKerry Suter & Ali Pottinger  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2011, Ian Winson went to his job as an engineer for Watercare in Onehunga in Auckland.An explosion occurred which killed one of Ians Collegaes. Ian survived the blast but was seriously injured. The accident cost him both his legs, caused severe injuries to his arms, and left him close to death.Before the explosion Ian's life had revolved around work, sport and family. In one day he went from being an Ironman competitor to an amputee requiring months of rehabilitation just to reach a stage of basic mobility.Ian story is an incredible one. It’s a story of bravery, determination, and hope. You can learn more about Ian here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgW0n6MARgTo get hold of me:[email protected] DomHarveyNZ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a follow up conversation, recorded immedialy after former All Black star Zac Guildford finished serving his sentence of Home detention (December 16, 2022)We talk all about what he learned about himself during the past 9 months on home detention, his sobriety, his relationship with his family, how he feels about himselff, how much money he still has to pay back to friends and family, his hopes for the future and much much more..Zac has done so much work on himself so he can become the person he wants to be. He knows its a long road and one he has to walk day by day.I can’t thank Zac enough for being so open and honest. I hope you like this conversation.DomIf you don't have time to hear the entire conversation, here are some moments you can jump to if they interest you:.50 trouble with corrections dept.2.25 suicide attempt in 20224.00 what’s so tough about home detention5.30 feeling when the bracket comes off/ how he celebrated 6.20 biggest learnings about himself on home d8.10 socialising without alcohol (and giving up other vices)9.00 enjoying sober life?10.20 Xmas plans 11.59 woodend rugby club backlash 14 his mental health now 15 relationship with his victim/grandad now. And his family- invited back to the family Xmas16 court fine repayments17 his inner voice now 18 does he love/like himself 25.30 accepting his need to be sober29.50 anxiety about meeting new people 32.50 how would he’d react to a stranger approaching to have a go at him 33.40 being a fallen role model in NZ39.10 the role of religion in his life 41.30 his debt to pay back to family and friends.43 how does he define success now 47 how does he want his life to look 5 years from now 49 life with an adhd diagnosis50 fulfilling his purpose 53.20 last time he cried55 what his late dad would say about the man he is today 56 his message to anyone else currently at their version of rock bottom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Cameron is one of New Zealands best known boxers. He is now a sucessful businessman.Shane and I sat down for this podcast way back in January. Long before the podcast “Runners Only!” even launched. Being on the cusp of being an actual boomer, I lost this entire audio file and some others…or so I thought. They turned up the other day on an SD card (long born story).Shane’s a good dude and I forgot how enjoyable our conversation was. We talk in depth about the “fight of the century” against David Tua (and how long it took him to recover mentally from the beating), Dancing with the stars, life before and after boxing, the Commonwealth games, and heaps more. Please “subscribe” if your podcast platform allows it, and it’ll be on your phone on Monday morning when you wake up.Here is the you tube link to THAT fight against David Tua which we discuss in detail:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IweZbGWpMc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This “bite size” podcast episode comes from my full conversation with Rachel Maia. If you like this snippet, feel free to listen to her whole remarkable story when you have a spare hour.Rach is mum of three from Whanganui. She is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. Hell of a story. She only got the leg amputated 3 years ago after sucking up a lifetime of pain from a climbing wall injury she suffered in her teens. In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee. Here is a link to the “Attitude” TV segment that Rachel mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhLuEMap3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Maia from Whanganui is total bad-ass. But just DON’T call her “Inspirational.” (She explains why during our conversation).As well as being a mum to three kids, Rachel is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. What makes this even more remarkable is the backstory. When she was 16, Rachel had a freak fall from a reasonably small height at an indoor climbing wall and broke both her ankles.Then years later as an adult she decided to return to the spot she loves…even though it had, in many ways, ruined her life.In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee.  It’s a hell of a journey and I really hope you guys like it. Rachel Maia is a woman on a mission to remind each and every one of us that we all have unlimited potential.Need to warn you, there were a couple of sound and microphone issues with this episode. I’m so sorry about that. If you are listening with earplugs in it may not be too annoying (hopefully) but yeah, its an incredible story so I hope Rach's story is bigger than the technical difficulties.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the evening of Saturday November 13, 2021, while Kendra was overseas with the Black Ferns, her sister and brother-in-law in Taranaki were dealing with the tragic news that their 18-year-old son, Jordy had drowned in the Waiwhakaiho River.Speaking to media at the time about her sons passing, Kendras sister Nic said:“He was just one of a kind. He was so loveable, so witty. Life without him is going to be dim. We still are broken, and we will be for a long time. I’m dreading the rest of my life to be fair.”In this poignant bite size clip taken from our full conversation, Kendra reflects on Jordy and how she managed her own grief while being stuck in MIQ, away from her family.It was an incredibly difficult thing to talk about so I can’t thank Kendra enough for being so open.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendra Cocksedge was part of the Black Ferns team who just recently won the Rugby World cup in front of a packed Eden Park crowd. That final was her very last game after 15 years in the team.That win put the bow on what has been a mindblowing career:15 years in the NZ Black Ferns. 2015 world player of the year. And in 2018 the first woman to ever win the Player of the Year at the NZ rugby awards.When I caught up with Kendra I offered her transport to my place. She declined and said she could make her own way there….then she turned up on a lime scooter. I really enjoyed getting to pick her brains and find out what makes her tick and I hope you guys do as well.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Paul Wood was found guilty of murder when he was 19 and spent his entire 20's inside some of New Zealands toughest prisons. It was while incarcerated that he began studying psychology.In this bite size clip, taken from our full conversation, Paul shares a simple and easy tip anyone can start using today that will help you be more happy and content with your own life.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Paul Wood is a motivational speaker and author. The 45-year-old is also a husband and father of two boys.The life he lives is a far cry from his late teens and entire twenties- when Paul was 18, he convicted of murder and served 11 years in prison.Some of you will make your mind up about Paul without even listening to this episode. He knows this and understands your 'why.'For those of you who listen with an open mind, there are so many lessons we can all get from Paul’s very long road to redemption.It was in jail that Paul Wood decided to use the time wisely by studying. He became the first person in New Zealand's history to progress through undergraduate and master’s degrees while in prison. He was also the first person to begin a doctorate while incarcerated.Really hope you like this one.Thanks, Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast comes from the full conversation with Liam Malone. If you like this, maybe download the full chat and give it a listen when you have a bit more time.In this clip we discuss Liams amazing viral media interviews from the 2016 Paralympics whrere he won three medals.We also discuss his interactions with the former South African Paralympic track star, now convicted killer, Oscar Pistorious.Thanks for listening.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.” Brilliant.He was born with a condition that meant walking was near impossible. So, his parents made the call to get his feet amputated before he was old enough to remember.He’s such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game, True! Really hope you guys like this conversation.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This short podcast comes from my full conversation with 2022 high jump gold medalist, Hamish Kerr.Hamish is New Zealand’s greatest ever high jumper. Last year he became the first ever NZ man to make it to the high jump finals at the Olympics, leaving Tokyo with a top 10 finish. And a few months ago, he won a commonwealth games gold with a jump of 2 metres and 25cm (bloody high).If you like this and want to hear more from Hamish, feel free to subscribe,download, etc.Thanks, Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish Kerr is New Zealand’s greatest ever high jumper.Last year he became the first ever NZ man to make it to the high jump finals at the Olympics, leaving Tokyo with a top 10 finishAnd a few months ago, he won a commonwealth games gold with a jump of two metres and 25cm- probably about the height of your ceiling.In this conversation we learn alot about high jumping. We also chat about his terrible anxiety before the Olympics which came on after he went to a meet in Australia and “no heighted” (this means he failed all 3 of his jumps at the starting height (you learn something new every day!) Its not all high jumping and running though. As we do in every episode, we get to know much much more about the guy behind the gold medal and black singlet. Really hope ya like it.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Tuke won Celebrity Treasure Island and $100,000 for his favourite charity, Live Ocean.Inga the winger was signed up to be on the show. The former All Black superstar made it as far as the pre-filming stage where Jesse and the other cast members got to rub shoulders with him for around a week before he fell ill and returned home.Inga passed away shortly after that. Making Jesse and the other Celebrity Treasure Island cast some of the last people to see him alive.In this bite size clip, taken from my full conversation with Jesse, he talks about that experience and the impact Inga had on him and the others.If you like this, feel free to listen to the full episode.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I caught up with Jesse Tuke fresh from his win on Celebrity Treasure Island. It was filmed at the beginning of this year so he has been sitting on this $100,000 secret for months!As well as chatting about his reality TV experience we talk about life in the shadow of a famous brother (Blair Tuke), being one of the last people to see “Inga the Winger” before he passed away, coping with being the “villain” on a reality TV show, his relationship with running and much much more.Thanks for listening. Really hope you like this episode. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode first came out back in June this year.Today in New Zealand it is "Gumboot Friday." A fundraising day created by Mike kings I Am Hope organisation. The conversation with Mike King is an episode I still get a constant stream of positve feedback about. If you are new to the podcast, or you missed this episode when I first released it, you should definiterly put it on your list. Its very informative, with lots of mental health advice, but its also bloody funny.And to donate to gumboot friday, text BOOTS to 469 for an instant $3 donationDom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2017, Nick Ashhill was 81 punishing days into his run from one side of America to the other- LA to NY- doing around 50k every day.He didn’t finish the run though. He was the victim of what he reckons was a deliberate hit and run accident from some meth head in a pick up truck that left him fighting for his life.16 surgeries and 5 years later, Nick went back to the spot of his accident to finish what he started. This is definitely one for the running nerds. But I reckon its also just a pretty interesting story about an ordinary kiwi whose done some pretty extraordinary stuff despite some serious big hurdles to overcome. Really hope you guys like this episode.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size snippet comes from my full conversation with the legnedary Joseph Sullivan. Think of this as sort of like a trailer for a TV series on Netflix. If you like this, maybe check out the full conversation when you have the time.After winning an Olympic gold medal for rowing in 2012 Joseph Sullivan found himself lost and in a bleak mental head space after he was pretty much shafted by rowing NZ, the organization and sport he had devoted a large chunk of his life to.In this clip, he talks about how he ended up finding his purpose again by joining the NZ fire service.Joseph is still a fire-fighter. And has also gone on to win two Americas Cup’s as a grinder for Team New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the time of posting this bite size clip from my full podcast with Nikki Kaye, it is the breast cancer pink ribbon street appeal in New Zealand (If you go past a collector, please don’t pretend you are reading something on your phone). In fact, I’d urge you to look round the house or car for any actual money- preferably notes- that you could drop in one of the buckets.In this clip, Nikk Kaye, the former National party deputy leader, talks us through her devastating diagnosis back in 2016 and the entire journey that followed. Its not an easy listen in parts, but I can't thank Nikki enough for being so open.Here are some other stats from Breast Cancer NZ. The number on the left is age by decade. The numbers on the right are the risk of breast cancer in the next ten years:20s 1 in 1,31430s 1 in 20440s 1 in 5050s 1 in 3760s 1 in 2970s 1 in 36Here is a link if you wish to make a donation anytime you like:https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/donate/donate-now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph Sullivan is a HERO! But I feel like he is one of those under-the-radar heroes. Where the name rings a bell, but you can’t quite recall where you know it form. And that is just the way this unassuming fire fighter and father from Bay of Plenty likes it.At the 2012 Olympics, he won a gold medal. His rowing race was so epic that he won a Halberg Award for "New Zealand's Favorite Sporting Moment".He retired prematurely in 2014 after being screwed over by Rowing NZ, something which broke him and took a while to recover from.Since then, he has found a new purpose in the NZ fire service. He got married, had 2 kids. Oh, and trained as a grinder for Team NZ and won the Americas Cup. Twice.It was such an honor to sit with Joseph at the Kawarau fire station to cover all aspects of his incredible life so far. The very high highs. And the very deep lows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size clip comes from my full conversation with 3x world champion rower, Zoe McBride. I do these shorter podcasts because I am aware not everyone has a spare hour to listen. If you like this, feel free to download the full episode with Zoe and save it for a later date.In this bite size clip, Zoe talks me through the moment she decided to pull out of the Olympic Games to prioritize her health. It was a decision that crushed not only her chance at Olympic gold, but also that of her rowing partner, Jackie Kiddle.Jackie is still rowing and, at the time of writing, was in Poland for the World Rowing Coastal Champs.Zoe is the healthiest and happiest she has been in years and is currently working towards a degree which is oarsome (see what I did there? One for the rowers).Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe McBride was a three-time world champion for rowing. But her success came at a huge personal toll- physically first in the form of an obsession with her weight, then mentally. It all came to a head in April last year when Zoe and her rowing partner, Jackie Kiddle were gearing up for the Tokyo Olympics (where a medal was almost a certainty). They never made it to the Olympics. After endless months of wrestling with demons, Zoe made the call to put her physical and mental health first, a move that crushed not only her own Olympic dream, but Jackie’s as well. This is the incredible story of Zoe McBride- the world champion rower who prioritized her physical and mental health over likely Olympic glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size snippet comes from the full episode with nutrtionist and runner, Mikki Williden. If you enjoy this, you should go back to listen to the full episode.In this clip Mikki talks about what an average day should look like if you want to get in great shape and eat so that you look good, feel good and also recover better from exercise (She makes it sound reasonably easy and way less punishing as you may think).If you want to message Mikki direct, you'll find her on IG or her own podcast, Mikkipedia.IG: @Mikkiwilliden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikki is a bad-ass runner (she has run a 2-hour 55 min marathon). She is also one of the most respected nutritionists in the country, with a PhD in food and nutrition as a souvenir of her nine years of study! Its a podcast of two halves. In the first half you'll learn about Mikki. Then in the second half we get into bit of a Q and A about all things food, like the best way to lose wight, best stuff to eat before a run, why you need more protein and so much more.Also, In this episode Mikki and I both share our love of a supplement called Curranz for muscle recovery. Mikki shared her discount code. So if you are keen to give it a crack after listening go to Curranz.co.nz and use the discount code MIKKI and you’ll save 25% on your first order.IG: @MikkiwillidenIG: @CurraNZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.