In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Brogan Arthur walks us through the defining turning points of his life—moments no one should have to face, yet he has. From the death of his brother in childhood, to surviving his own brush with death, to the unimaginable loss of his baby daughter in his arms. We talk about how grief doesn’t end—it shifts. The bills don’t stop, and neither does the world, so you learn to carry it all.
Brogan opens up about being quarantined as a teen for 3 years, experiencing racial segregation while on a mission in South Africa, and how that culture values connection over things. We also explore how trauma forces people to grow up, and what healing looks like through fatherhood, faith, and finding ways to keep going.
This is a conversation about resilience, loss, perspective, and choosing to live with it all.
What do you do when you get made redundant at the start of a global pandemic? If you're Alex Howard—you team up with the guy who fired you and start a business. In this episode, Alex shares their interesting origin story of Chuffed, a company built on giving experiences, not just gifts. We chat about taking the leap, the risk of going broke before 30, and why now is the best time to back yourself. From co-workers to weddings, Christmas to Valentine’s—Chuffed is making thoughtful gifting easier than ever. Packed with honest reflections and hard-won lessons, this episode is all about bold moves, creative thinking, and building something meaningful.
Find your perfect gift on their webpage or have a browse at their Instagram
From a passion for basketball to building a growing podcast, Panashe joins me to talk about Dunk Dynasty Podcast—the show he co-hosts and produces. We dive into his journey, the influence of his dad’s podcast, and why he took the leap into content creation. We chat about the power of digital media, TikTok reels as a must for growth, and the challenges of finding the right sponsor to take things to the next level. If you're into podcasting, marketing, or just love hoops, this one's for you! 🎙🏀
Religion is a big topic, but what does it really mean to live by it? In this episode, keegan and I sit down for an open and honest yarn about Christianity—what it is, what it isn’t, and the challenges that come with it. We talk about baptism, public judgment, religious education in schools, and even the tricky passages in the Bible. Keegan shares his thoughts on staying true to his beliefs, dealing with doubt, and the big question—what if it’s all a lie? Whether you're religious or just curious, this is a deep dive into faith, truth-seeking, and the way religion shapes life.
What does it take to tackle one of New Zealand’s toughest multisport races—twice? Luke Burgess joins the pod to share his epic journey through the Coast to Coast, why he had to come back for round two, and the highs and lows along the way. We dive into the sacrifices, the doubt, and the mental battles that come with endurance racing. Plus, we chat about the unsung heroes—the support crew—and what makes them truly great. And of course, we touch on every athlete’s dilemma: should you really be rocking new kit on race day? Tune in for a raw, honest, and inspiring yarn.
In this episode, I chat with Ben, an entrepreneur who took the leap into the world of drones and agriculture. We discuss his winding career path, the challenges of starting a business, and how his company is using drone technology for moss and mold roof protection, weed spraying, fertilising, and crop care. Vantage Drones is the business, one year registered but only getting started. I’d highly recommend checking out their Instagram page for quality content and examples of their capabilities. Tune in for insights on resilience, innovation, and the future of ag-tech!
This week I'm signing off, last episode. It's been a wild ride, a ton of amazing guests and countless topics discussed. Will this be the last ever relatable chapters episode... unsure. We will see. But this episode here is to seal the deal for now, answer some questions and share some stories. I also go over what is involved in the production of the podcast and challenges I've faced along the way.
A huge thank you to all the guest, all the listeners and those who have interacted with me along the way. Cheers, Mase.
The gorgeous Emelia graces us with her youthful take on the world. This conversation spans from anorexia to dating in the 2020's, obsessions to flow states, fear mongering to following the herd, and from losing yourself to finding your identity. Em's key turning points are:
A real casual yarn with some great take aways. It was a privilege to be able to sit down and record this one, all the best for your travels Em xx
Another cracker of a yarn this week with Absolute Health Coach, Becca Percy. This lady is phenomenal! She's got such a great mindset and is very insightful within the health domain. From content creation, high performance and partying hard to investing in self and the five pillars of health, we cover it all. Her turning points that we flow through are:
If you're interested in more, wanting to improve your life or just curious to know more, go check out Becca's instagram page.
Enjoy!
This has got to be one of the most influential episodes to date, consisting of a lot of raw emotion, fiery motivation and a strong sense of purpose. Ray runs 5 early childcare centres here in Papamoa, Future Focus, with his partner.
We cover key phases of Rays life starting with becoming a father at 16yr old, moving to St Pauls Collegiate and heading to university. The following phase was becoming NZ's youngest principle at the time and realising he hated it. The fuel to his fire had run out. With change on the card, he moved to the Middle East but the key aspect in this phase was meeting Courtney, his lovely wife. This flows into becoming a dad again, suffering from anxiety and going to therapy for that and also his childhood trauma.
We touch on his current role as a leader, what it means to be a great leader, the exciting opportunities they've worked hard to receive and his massive ambitious appetite.
This was an epic yarn, please share it around as there are many take aways. Thank you so much Ray!
This week David from The Sauna Project joins us. Along with building saunas, you can find Dave running the Mt Maunganui sauna sessions at pilot bay four days a week. In my own opinion, Dave has gone through many phases in life and continues to grow. Following many paths in order to find what he thinks is his own destiny.
His turning points are as follows:
This was a jam-packed episode worthy of a good share. We dabble in mental fortitude, giving shit a go, spirituality and how timing is a key aspect in the pursuit of love. Flick it to your mates, spread the love of the sauna project, big things are on the horizon and I’ll see you in one of their local sessions.
Alec joins us this week with another interesting journey to share. We start with what life is like as a type 1 diabetic, what his diet looks like because of it, what technologies are available and how it has impacted his training. All of his key turning points intertwine real nicely making this an easy listen. Alec's turning points are:
Cheers Alec for sitting down to peel some layers back and keeping your shirt on. Enjoy
This week, Brit joins us with some hefty topics. From body image, masculine vs feminine energy to high expectations, burn out and anxiety. I’ve know her for a few years now and knew she’d be a fantastic guest for the podcast. As always, we delve deep into the guests key turning points and Brit’s definitely carried some weight.
Her turning points are:
This was a massive privilege of mine, took a hot minute to get her on board and here we are. Embracing Brit’s authentic chaos.
Ryan O'Connor joins the podcast this week, a fellow podcaster, hosting his own, The Stag Roar: Life Less Ordinary. We do dabble in some podcast chit chat at the beginning but a good chunk of this is around Ryan's field of expertise, optometry. There is some heavy technical lingo around eye balls but there are also some interesting insights on eye health, hygiene, longevity and common myths.
Along with the podcast questions, we flow his turning points of:
If you'd like more of Ryan, what he gets up to, new podcast guests and snippets, go to his instagram or tiktok! Enjoy
Georgia joins the podcast this week as we discuss the way she has navigated her life so far. From being a retail manager, converting her passion for health & fitness into a career and finally stepping into the 'real world' working for ALH here in Tauranga.
The main discussion point is around her incredible weight loss journey. This is something that hasn’t always been smooth sailing but never the less, a huge learning experience which carries many lessons worthy of sharing.
Her turning points are:
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Angalie Williams joins us this week to share some of the chapters in her life. This conversation flowed back and forth, digging into some cool talking points. Ang is currently doing a double major in sports and psychology, aiming to go down the councillor avenue. We had some mum chat and influencer chat too.
The other turning points in her journey we cover are:
Don't forget to share this ep and catch all the podcast snippets on instagram.
Kalym Davies joins this week to share his journey to date. This yarn takes it right back to the beginning, showing where his discipline originates from and the hardship he's gone through. Watching his son die in his arms is something that no body should ever experience. As of late, he has been venturing into the fitness and mindset coaching, sharing a lot of what he does on social media. Kalym's turning points are as follows:
If you are looking for a mentor, to become the best version of yourself, Kalym might just be your guy! Go check out his instagram page, give him a follow and if you need assistance, flick him a message. Enjoy!
Dave Snell, or otherwise known as, Dr Bogan, is this weeks guest. A man with many stories to be told and not enough time in the day. But we cover some solid ground from shitting himself in front of 300 people, walking around in two moon boots, pub brawls to studying symbolism and having a TV show about him and his mates called, Bogans.
The turning points in Dave's life we flow through are:
Dave and I go peal a few layers back and go real deep on some discussion points. Not an episode to miss! Enjoy