I'm not sure how to write an intro in words that will do this podcast with Slavko Martinov justice. The best I can do is WOW! My mind in blown by so many things in this conversation that it's probably best just to hit play and enjoy the merging of ideas and the energy of hope that this created. This podcast hints at my previous conversation with Slavko about the amazing film he made called Propaganda which is an anti-western film, as told from a North Korean perspective. Enjoy the podcast and as...
Jun 18, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Professor Julia J Rucklidge has been investigating the role of micronutrients in the expression of mental illness, specifically ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety and more recently, stress and PTSD associated with the Canterbury earthquakes. Julia joins us in this podcast for a deeper conversation about the developing story of the role of nutrition in mental health.
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 7
Art Green joins us for a deep dive podcast into how he reconnects with nature to keep his mind and body strong especially in a time of social media overconsumption felt by many people in the western world. We talk family, living out of Auckland and making sense of the rapidly changing times we live in and how going back to basics - supports us on the deepest of deep levels. This podcast is proudly supported by BePure's best selling range of high strength, high quality, bioavailable products supp...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Talk about a life well lived! Ben Warren is one interesting cat and he joins us on the podcast. From professional golfer to leading nutritionist, this conversation has it all. We revisit the missed golf putt that would have put Ben on a trajectory of being a mega-star instead Ben's hero journey has seen him travelled deep within the Human body - right down to the cellular level where the science of wellness is being discovered. This podcast is produced supported by the team at BePure - so please...
May 28, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Sir Ray Avery is a former street kid Ray went on to become a scientist and entrepreneur. Sir Ray's shares a bit about his childhood of neglect to needing to be loved to learning how to love. Sir Ray was The New Zealander of the Year in 2010 and the recipient of the Sir Peter Blake Medal for Leadership 2010, and was knighted in 2011. This podcast is proudly supported by MYOTAPE from Manava Breathing and BePure ( bepure.co.nz ) - Creating wellbeing for your whole being through diet, lifestyle and ...
May 21, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Grant Schofield is a Professor in public health, specialising in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. In this episode, Grant digs a bit deeper into the science of science and why understanding the question 'is it even true?' needs to be asked a bit more in a 'Fake News' era.
May 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this presentation - we dive deep into acute and chronic stress and why we need one and should avoid the other at all costs. I'm joined in this presentation by Professor Grant Schofield who is mentoring me through my academic journey to explore the ancient breathing techniques that have been forgotten in our overstimulated and overwhelmingly busy world.
Apr 26, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Ryan O'Connor makes his day to day living as an optometrist - looking through our portal to the soul a.k.a our eyes. Outside of his what he does for money, Ryan also hosts his own podcast called: The Stag Roar podcast, where he explores what it takes to live a life less ordinary. Featuring guests from all walks of life with topics ranging from the outdoors and hunting to creativity, business, fitness, mental health and more.
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
John Loau joins me on the podcast NOT to share his specialist experience in developing pathways to military, law enforcement, and police training programs NOR to talk about being a serial entrepreneur & NZ business owner, holding Directorships & business advisor to many startups and SME’s. In this podcast, John Loau joins us to go deeper. We delve deep into his upbringing and uprooting from Samoa, Auckland and The United States of America. This is a conversation that helps us see just ho...
Apr 13, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Most of us know Richie Barnett from his professional rugby league career and representative New Zealand Rugby League, playing in 27 tests, and captaining New Zealand on 10 occasions during his career. What many people don't know is that Richie recovered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and in doing so learned huge amounts of patience, resilience and the mental and emotional roller coaster ride that led to the light at the end of the tunnel. Richie says that "even when things were looking grim, I ne...
Mar 26, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Adversity can hit anyone at any time, often unexpectedly. The loss of a close family member combined with Lance Burdett's own experience of depression spurred him to share what he has learned about how the brain works.
Mar 04, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Tony Laulu is the founder of Digital Discipline and works in the community and cooperate sector to raise awareness of the dangers of social media and technology usage and addiction. Tony joins us to give us an update on life and shares many deep insights including quitting his full-time job to give Digital Discipline the time needed to build and make an impact. Tony also shares his journey into becoming an author – releasing his first book in February 2021.
Mar 03, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Oscar Kightley is a man of many talents. From The Naked Samoans to hit series bro’Town, NZ's first animated show to play in prime time. Oscar also fronted the first-ever Pacific focused sport show on New Zealand television. The show, Pacific Brothers, produced by Kava Bowl Media in conjunction with SKY TV, looks to take a deeper dive into the Pacific world of both past and present athletes across the globe. In this episode, we go behind the curtain for an off-the-record yarn about life, meaning ...
Jan 30, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 28
It time to get a bit raw... In this episode of Please Blow My Mind we go into the community with Kennedy Maeakafa Fakana’ana’aki-Fualu aka The Tongan Robin Hood. Kenny serves his community each and every week bringing food and support to the Tongan overstayer community on their journey to be recognised as kiwis. This is a podcast about the blurry line that we all walk with the ethics we hold true and the values that we must uphold when it comes to people just like you and I getting their fair sh...
Jan 30, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Lima Sopoaga joins us for a deep conversation about life as a pro rugby player and what it's like to navigate a public persona in real-time. There are many gems in this podcast including what he was YouTube'ing just before performing his first Haka. Lima also shares the mindset and routines he uses to keep his mind and body strong for the challenges of life. There is also an EXCLUSIVE Patreon supporter-only clip that you can watch by signing up via my Patreon page: patreon.com/pleaseblowmymind. ...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Stella Muller is a dreamer and believer in the power of humanity and our untapped potential. Outside of Family and community, Stella is the CEO of the South Auckland-based Creative Agency, Bright Sunday, who played a huge role in communicating information to Pasifika communities during the 2020 COVID lockdowns.
Nov 11, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 25
John Pulu graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Television from AUT University and joined the Tagata Pasifika team in 2010. While still at high school John was inspired to become a journalist through work experience on Tagata Pasifika. John has always been interested in Pacific issues and saw there was a lack of Pacific people working in the industry. “I am very honoured to represent Pasifika people and share our stories”. John is from the Kingdom of Tonga, Kolomotu‘a, To...
Nov 11, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Peter Elbourne worked for Air New Zealand as an Aircraft Engineer for 18 years and did everything from building, maintaining and selling aircraft. Wearing many different hats allowed Peter to understand human behaviour more intimately and how to develop more meaningful connections and be able to work with people better. This would prove crucial during covid when Peter willingly handed in his resignation to save jobs for others. Peter likes to say, "Instead of thinking outside the box, I get rid ...
Nov 09, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 23
EVERYTHING IS F#@KED! That’s why our mental health is more important than ever. Except mental health is f#@ked too… Mental Health Change Maker, Jimi Hunt, joins us on the podcast to talk about his new book, INSIDE OUT. For too long now, we’ve accepted there are only two states of mental health: mentally well or mentally ill. In this book, Jimi Hunt introduces a new paradigm. He explains how we ALL sit somewhere on the Mental Fitness Continuum and how it’s our job to move ourselves up it. Follow ...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 22
Neuroscientist, Mitchell A. Head joins us to go DEEP into the meaning of consciousness and what it means to process the world and the feelings we have on the inside and the outside. Join in for a free flow - deep flow - conversation about the vibrations of consciousness from deep within!
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Akerei was raised in Otara - the innovation capital of the world! Armed with street smarts, Akerei served for 12 years in the NZ Police as a ranking Senior Sergeant holding various roles including intelligence, investigations, crime prevention, emergency response, family violence, sex trafficking and capacity building training around NZ and the Pacific Islands. Today Akerei is passionate about prevention advocacy roles and innovations for positive social outcomes. Follow Akerei via his website a...
Oct 23, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Tupe Solomon-Tanoa'i is a producer, former diplomat, and a leader in the philanthropic sector and now hosts a new talk show “Talanoa with Tupe” on Pacific television on Oriana TV. Tupe is shining a spotlight on Pasifika success, revealing the characteristics that have enabled high-flyers to excel. In this episode of Please Blow My Mind, we meet the Tupe behind the camera and have deep conversation about daring to dream, following your dreams and living your dream.
Oct 23, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Jon Renes is a navigator for our youth of tomorrow. A guiding light as I like to think for when the path ahead gets dark or blurry. In this episode, Jon shares a bit of his story and his role with I Have a Dream Charitable Trust: Helping children to succeed. Follow ihaveadream.org.nz to follow Jon and learn more.
Oct 23, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Aaron Henare is a New Zealand professional wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Toa Henare. Recently, Aaron came back to Aotearoa to head up Warrior Wrestling Academy, The New Age of Wrestling in New Zealand. Follow the story of Aaron as he takes us back to the frustrated kid in School that new he was destined for more than his teachers told him and now is about to run his first Warrior Wrestling event right here in NZ! Follow warriorwrestling.co.nz to ...
Oct 23, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In a different time in history, this weeks guest, Roko Babich would have fit perfectly into the groove of life as a gladiator. I gigantic man built for war armed with a fire within perfect for battle. Skip forward a few thousand years and the questions is: where do warriors fit in modern life? This is a podcast about going within, a podcast about harnessing the gift of the power within each of us - waiting dormant for the chance to be unleashed as potential in our every evolving and constantly c...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Danny Aumua shares with us his creative mind as we learn from him what he does in order to get inspiration for his creations. Allowing his vision and storytelling abilities to be put on to the screens for others to see.
Oct 12, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 15
You’ve probably seen the funny, happy-go-lucky side of Sela Alo. The side that during these pandemic times, have provided the micro-breaks necessary to make it through a tough day. You won’t see much of that Sela in this podcast. In this episode we meet the man behind the smile. We go deep into surviving COVID, living on to celebrate the honour of his very good friend who is not with us anymore and making sense of our new word in real time.
Oct 12, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Astley Nathan speaks for a living - entertaining 100's of thousands of people every day via Flava radio show. You can imagine this interview being about his pathway into radio as well tips and tricks for getting into radio - and partly this podcast is about that - but it's also about the stuff Astley doesn't say - the stuff on the inside. Astley recently completed a 60-day digital detox and dives deep into his regular practices that include meditation, breathing and gratitude journaling. In this...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 13
James is a young entrepreneur who is passionate about hemp, fungi and floatation tanks. James is working on projects over all these fields from portable float tanks to a polystyrene alternative made from mushrooms. He is not afraid to go deep on any topic and is happy to speak his mind. BioFab (fungi business) was in top 8 of the Callaghan innovation c-prize this year. www.biofab.co.nz James also built the worlds first portable floatation tank. www.restmod.com...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Andre King is one of those people in life who is a doer. From being a private investigator to becoming standup comedian - it's fair to say that no dream is too big for Andre King. In this episode, we go deep into what it means to 'get up' even if life keeps 'knocking you down'. Prepare to be inspired, scared, motivated and slightly nervous because you're about to board the Andre King experience!
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 11
