Big Life Mindset

Performing in public, F*ck!ng up and making a mistake,or breaking a comfort zone scares the hell out of most of us.

In this episode I throw some questions at Dimestore Skanks, a Wellington Ska band about what it feels like to do all of these and more.

Whether their music is your thing or not, they have some amazing insights on ignoring people’s labels, the importance of being with others and ‘getting out of your head’.

You can find out more about them at:

https://dimestoreskanks1.bandcamp.com/music

https://m.facebook.com/dimestoreska/

If you'd like to be a guest on Big Life Mindset, level up with some life coaching, or catch up over a coffee you can get in touch with me on:

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Alcohol, Booze, grog, sauce, the drink, the piss whatever name you want to call it. My relationship with it probably goes back to before I was even born, and it’s been a companion, associate, sometimes enemy and friend since then.

This is the first in a series of podcasts that detail my experiences and running battles with alcohol and how it’s shaped who I am.

In this episode, I’ll walk through the origins of being a socially accepted alcoholic and in later episodes I’ll cover some strategies that work for managing your drinking, ones that are designed to fail, and I’ll also have friends and family come onto the show and share their journeys with alcohol as well.

Man, i’ve had so many parenting fails i could write a book, or at least, a podcast. so today , you’re going to hear about this one I had a couple of days ago, and how i completely turned it around.

Today you’re going to hear about a strong childhood memory, a bucket list item I had, and what I think it feels like when a person's life flashes before their eyes.

And yes, they’re all related.

Spoiler alert:

After the podcast see if this stirs any memories (and yes, I'm showing my age on this one).

https://youtu.be/_ycG-xe1uSM

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I left the 9 to 5 life because it made no sense for me to give 40-55 hours a week, my most productive hours no less, so I could have more money, more stuff, and more time with my family.

What? You might be thinking, isn’t that the goal?

Join me today to hear why I made this change and how you can benefit.

Blacking out, hospital toilets and controlled pain can be found in today's episode.

There's always a story when a person breaks their nose. There's rarely a story where a hospital toilet is destroyed shortly before the nose is rebroken. Or how the nose specialist resets it with no pain killers.

Of course, I have one of those stories

After you've heard the podcast find a quiet place and check out the youtube video below.

https://youtu.be/kZZpKZJX4lA

If you'd like to be a guest on Big Life Mindset, level up with some life coaching, or catch up over a coffee you can get in touch with me on:

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This is all about how I testified against my Dad in court, what led to it and the aftermath.

As you can imagine, it’s a bit of a tragic tale but, as with every single experience I’ve had, there’s silver linings everywhere and something for you to benefit from as well.

If you or someone you know are in a domestic violence situation, don't muck around - just call 111. If you're looking for support, resources or someone to talk with, then these folks should be able to help:

https://www.areyouok.org.nz/

https://whiteribbon.org.nz/

https://womensrefuge.org.nz/

Suicide - it's our 2 degrees of separation.

In this episode, I share my experience of having a friend, brother, and man that I loved with all of my heart, commit suicide.

My story is one that will resonate with many people, too many in fact.

This episode however, speaks more to my heart than any other I’ve done and I hope it brings some value, inspiration or maybe a little perspective for you.

If you or anyone you know are battling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or just need someone to talk to, please - touch base with anyone below.

https://mentalhealth.org.nz/suicide-prevention

https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-prevention/

https://www.leva.co.nz/training-education/flo-talanoa/

https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/s/suicide-prevention/

https://www.facebook.com/eddie.rakanui/

This episode comes with strong trigger warnings and discretion is advised.

If you have a mum/nana/sister/wife/daughter or friend that's due for a mammogram then this episode is for you.

Join me as the folks at Breast Institute NZ give me a mammogram and share their valuable insights.

Stay tuned as well and I'll upload a link to the mammogram video to the show notes in a day or two.

Hear about an unwanted experience I had last week plus a quick hitch hiking story about getting a ride from a drug dealer.

If you'd like to be a guest on Big Life Mindset, level up with some life coaching, or catch up over a coffee you can get in touch with me on:

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