Sir John Kirwan returns to Kiwi Yarns for an in-person catch-up with Brodie. JK opens up about his recent chat with a Buddhist monk, uncovering informal meditation, and how phone fasting transformed his energy levels by keeping "Bob the Monkey" in check.
We dive deep into the pressure facing our rangatahi today, the importance of learning resilience through failure, and why we need to focus on managing our imbalance rather than striving for perfect life balance. 
JK also shares progress on the Mighty Drive for 5 campaign, aiming to raise $5 million to bring mental health education to 250 schools on the waiting list. 
Plus, we talk AI, guitar playing, the Dairy Flat surf park, and JK gives a blunt breakdown of what New Zealand rugby must do to reconnect with fans.
This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PAM9CmOxLoHvLA8JtGf88iRY2EB?domain=odoo.com">https://www.odoo.com/r/Nyd</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sir John Kirwan returns to Kiwi Yarns for an in-person catch-up with Brodie. JK opens up about his recent chat with a Buddhist monk, uncovering informal meditation, and how phone fasting transformed his energy levels by keeping "Bob the Monkey" in check. We dive deep into the pressure facing our rangatahi today, the importance of learning resilience through failure, and why we need to focus on managing our imbalance rather than striving for perfect life balance. JK also shares progress on the Mighty Drive for 5 campaign, aiming to raise $5 million to bring mental health education to 250 schools on the waiting list. Plus, we talk AI, guitar playing, the Dairy Flat surf park, and JK gives a blunt breakdown of what New Zealand rugby must do to reconnect with fans. This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to https://www.odoo.com/r/Nyd to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir John Kirwan returns to Kiwi Yarns for an in-person catch-up with Brodie. JK opens up about his recent chat with a Buddhist monk, uncovering informal meditation, and how phone fasting transformed his energy levels by keeping "Bob the Monkey" in check.
We dive deep into the pressure facing our rangatahi today, the importance of learning resilience through failure, and why we need to focus on managing our imbalance rather than striving for perfect life balance. 
JK also shares progress on the Mighty Drive for 5 campaign, aiming to raise $5 million to bring mental health education to 250 schools on the waiting list. 
Plus, we talk AI, guitar playing, the Dairy Flat surf park, and JK gives a blunt breakdown of what New Zealand rugby must do to reconnect with fans.
This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PAM9CmOxLoHvLA8JtGf88iRY2EB?domain=odoo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.odoo.com/r/Nyd</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sir John Kirwan On Managing Imbalance and Mindful Living

Much loved comedian Chris Parker is just back from performing at Edinburgh Fringe, with a fresh batch of bed bugs to accompany a hugely successful UK Tour.
We've spoken a couple of times before (because he's Chris Parker), so expect a chaotic ride through his new anti-tech movement, the good and bad of being a millennial, his irrational rages and the joy of unplugging from social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Much loved comedian Chris Parker is just back from performing at Edinburgh Fringe, with a fresh batch of bed bugs to accompany a hugely successful UK Tour. We've spoken a couple of times before (because he's Chris Parker), so expect a chaotic ride through his new anti-tech movement, the good and bad of being a millennial, his irrational rages and the joy of unplugging from social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much loved comedian Chris Parker is just back from performing at Edinburgh Fringe, with a fresh batch of bed bugs to accompany a hugely successful&nbsp;UK Tour.
We've spoken a couple of times before (because he's Chris Parker), so expect a chaotic&nbsp;ride through his new anti-tech movement, the good and bad of being a millennial, his irrational rages and the joy of unplugging from social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chris Parker's bed bugs, his anti-tech movement and the trials and tribulations of being a millennial.

This week, meet the Two Raw Sisters - Margot Flanagan and Rosa Power.
One of the remarkable things about these two and their hugely successful brand - is that really, it was born out of both of them having to deal with their own health struggles head on.
The Christchurch sisters are NZ’s biggest selling plant-based cookbook authors and have just released their sixth cookbook - How We Cook. Funnily enough though, they want you to stop following recipe rules!
We rip into why wellness culture is getting too overwhelming.
And we discuss how they run business so well together whilst maintaining that sisterhood.

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WehkCL7rXoFLE398hBfDzsyIPRS?domain=odoo.com">https://www.odoo.com/r/qh6w</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

This week, meet the Two Raw Sisters - Margot Flanagan and Rosa Power. One of the remarkable things about these two and their hugely successful brand - is that really, it was born out of both of them having to deal with their own health struggles head on. The Christchurch sisters are NZ’s biggest selling plant-based cookbook authors and have just released their sixth cookbook - How We Cook. Funnily enough though, they want you to stop following recipe rules! We rip into why wellness culture is getting too overwhelming. And we discuss how they run business so well together whilst maintaining that sisterhood. This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to https://www.odoo.com/r/qh6w to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, meet the Two Raw Sisters - Margot Flanagan and Rosa Power.
One of the remarkable things about these two and their hugely successful brand - is that really, it was born out of both of them having to deal with their own health struggles head on.
The Christchurch sisters&nbsp;are NZ’s biggest selling plant-based cookbook authors and have just released their sixth cookbook - How We Cook. Funnily enough though, they want you to stop following recipe rules!
We rip into why wellness culture is getting too overwhelming.
And we discuss&nbsp;how they run business so well together whilst maintaining that sisterhood.

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WehkCL7rXoFLE398hBfDzsyIPRS?domain=odoo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.odoo.com/r/qh6w</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Two Raw Sisters want you to be intelligently lazy in the kitchen whilst ignoring the food trends and marketing propaganda.

Jo Cummins and her co-founder, Viv Conway, created their powerhouse female-focused sex toy company Girls Get Off with a desire to create a spaces for women to feel empowered about pleasure and sexual wellbeing.
It all started with a socially distanced drink in the driveway in 2020. Thousands and thousands of sex toys sold later - the duo has been instrumental in helping Kiwis change their attitudes and lifting the stigma that has surrounded female pleasure for generations.
We also talk about why sex education needs to move beyond basic warnings and start focusing on consent, communication and mutual enjoyment.
Plus there's some practical advice thrown in the mix for those honest conversations you should be having with your partner to build get that fire back in the bedroom!

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://www.odoo.com/r/DIr">https://www.odoo.com/r/DIr</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Jo Cummins and her co-founder, Viv Conway, created their powerhouse female-focused sex toy company Girls Get Off with a desire to create a spaces for women to feel empowered about pleasure and sexual wellbeing. It all started with a socially distanced drink in the driveway in 2020. Thousands and thousands of sex toys sold later - the duo has been instrumental in helping Kiwis change their attitudes and lifting the stigma that has surrounded female pleasure for generations. We also talk about why sex education needs to move beyond basic warnings and start focusing on consent, communication and mutual enjoyment. Plus there's some practical advice thrown in the mix for those honest conversations you should be having with your partner to build get that fire back in the bedroom! This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to https://www.odoo.com/r/DIr to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jo Cummins and her co-founder, Viv Conway, created their powerhouse female-focused sex toy company Girls Get Off with a desire to create a spaces for women to feel empowered about pleasure and sexual wellbeing.
It all started with a socially distanced drink in the driveway in 2020. Thousands and thousands of sex toys sold later - the duo has been instrumental in helping Kiwis change their attitudes and lifting the stigma that has surrounded female pleasure for generations.
We also talk about why sex education needs to move beyond basic warnings and start focusing on consent, communication and mutual enjoyment.
Plus there's some practical advice thrown in the mix for those honest conversations you should be having with your partner to build get that fire back in the bedroom!

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://www.odoo.com/r/DIr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.odoo.com/r/DIr</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Kiwi women revolutionising sexual wellbeing. Meet Girls Get Off co-founder, Jo Cummins.

Kathryn Wilson wants every woman to feel empowered in a pair of shoes. That simple concept, combined with Kathryn's infectious passion and humility, has made her one of the most respected and loved designers here in New Zealand.
We talk about all the challenges thrown the industry's way, and how a brand like hers continues to evolve whilst staying true to its values.
The mother-of-two uses her knowledge and influence to inspire others. If we combine all the above, it's no wonder she's just celebrated 23 years in business!

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://www.odoo.com/r/EYW">https://www.odoo.com/r/EYW</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kathryn Wilson wants every woman to feel empowered in a pair of shoes. That simple concept, combined with Kathryn's infectious passion and humility, has made her one of the most respected and loved designers here in New Zealand. We talk about all the challenges thrown the industry's way, and how a brand like hers continues to evolve whilst staying true to its values. The mother-of-two uses her knowledge and influence to inspire others. If we combine all the above, it's no wonder she's just celebrated 23 years in business! This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to https://www.odoo.com/r/EYW to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Wilson wants every woman to feel empowered in a pair of shoes. That simple concept, combined with Kathryn's infectious passion and humility, has made her one of the most respected and loved designers here in New Zealand.
We talk about all the challenges thrown the industry's way, and how a brand like hers continues to evolve whilst staying true to its values.
The mother-of-two&nbsp;uses her knowledge and influence to inspire others.&nbsp;If we combine all the above, it's no wonder she's just celebrated 23 years in business!

This episode of Kiwi Yarns is brought to you by Odoo, the all-in-one business management software. Head to <a href="https://www.odoo.com/r/EYW" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.odoo.com/r/EYW</a> to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How Shoe Designer Kathryn Wilson has stayed at the top of the industry for over two decades.

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk out with said-shoes. Her story from starting her own brand of footwear at the age of 22 is nothing short of remarkable. Kathryn's dedication to helping others succeed in business makes her a truly special Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk out with said-shoes. Her story from starting her own brand of footwear at the age of 22 is nothing short of remarkable. Kathryn's dedication to helping others succeed in business makes her a truly special Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk out with said-shoes. Her story from starting her own brand of footwear at the age of 22 is nothing short of remarkable. Kathryn's dedication to helping others succeed in business makes her a truly special Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kathryn Wilson

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders!

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders!

Kiwi Yarns

Welcome to Kiwi Yarns - those yarns you have where you sit down, put the kettle on, pour a whiskey or crack open a beer I honestly don‘t mind. Anyway! We‘re sitting down and we’re yarning to some great New Zealanders, their back stories, their front stories, even stories where they went sideways, we will go there. It’s a place where we celebrate the great people of this glorious nation.

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