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Ever thought about swimming across the Cook Strait? Yeah, not many do when cruising across on the ferry. However, Caitlin O'Reilly had different ideas. After swimming across the Cook Strait and Lake Taupo, she now sets her eye on Foveaux Strait, to complete the NZ "Triple Crown". Follow her journey on Facebook and Instagram under the handle, @swimmingfoveaux. A truly inspiring individual and we wish her the best!

Ice, ice baby.... Embrace the cold! Many of you may have heard that taking cold showers is a thing, right? And that it can actually be extremely beneficial? Well, all of this and more is true about the cold as you'll find out from Wim Hof Method (WHM) Instructor, Laura Warren. Laura has trained directly with Wim, and has a deep understanding of the physiological and chemical changes that are happening in our body as a result of cold exposure and various other techniques used in the WHM. Not only that, but Laura is a clinical nutritionist and holistic wellness expert, so she spills the beans on a host of other simple and beneficial habits and rituals that we all have the ability to implement into our lives. Take notes, this is a goody!

Do you ever find yourself blaming your environment or circumstance? Maybe you struggle to stay consistent with good habits and keep searching for a solution? Well, in this podcast, Jordan talks to founder of Worthwild, Courtney Durr, about the power of you, and how the answers to these questions often lie within us. Don't waste another moment looking externally for affirmations from others, progress and love has to start with yourself!

*DISCLAIMER* During this podcast, we will be talking about suicide (starting at the 25.20 mark) If this upsets you, please tune out at this time! However, this podcast is invaluable and the information that Gabbi provides is so important in supporting your own mental health and supporting those around you, so please take notes! The number Gabbi mentioned for Te Haika (mental health contact centre) is 0800 745 477. This is a real chat about real things in our society, so a big thanks to Gabbi for her willingness to express her thoughts and wisdom.

How much of an impact does the media have on the health of a society? Is it powerful enough to shape and control stigma in society? Jordan interviews reNews journalist, Baz Macdonald on the role public media plays in society and how it has evolved over time. Baz also addresses the fundamentals of delivering news or a story to the public and how now, more than ever, it is important to be adressing and unpacking key underlying stigma and affairs in our country

"I have to be an optimal human being, before I can be an optimal athlete." These are the words of Christian Davey, when Jordan interviewed him on becoming an NZ Triathlete. Christian views his sport as something that he has the chance to focus on at any time, not just during designated "training times". Through trial an error, Christian is determined to fine tune his body so that he can get the best possible results and be a top triathlete internationally. There is a ton of value in this podcast, so make sure you have a pen and paper handy!

Should now be the time we start becoming more self sustainable? Is it actually easier to grow your own food than what we thought it was? Jordan interviews former Elephant Hill Head Chef, Punit D'Souza, on the importance of growing your own produce and supporting local. Particularly in New Zealand, we have such great growing conditions that more of us should be utilising, in order to become self sufficient. Start small first, and watch your produce grow!

It is so easy to become distracted by our external environment that often we forget about the most important thing - ourselves. In this podcast, Jordan talks to love, sex and relationship coach, Olivia Hay, about the importance of loving yourself and the positive benefits it can radiate into other areas of your life. This podcast will be great for ANYONE to listen to, as it addresses topics that we don't often openly talk about (such as sex). However, embracing your sexuality and learning to love yourself could be just the thing you need!

Sometimes the path we take in life, is the path less travelled. The path that has less support and less funding which requires more focus on an individuals ability to beat the odds and become resourceful. That's exactly what U57kg Women's NZ Judo Champion, Qona Christie has had to do on her Judo journey. Qona talks to Jordan about the hard work she has had to put in on and off the mat to work towards her goal of representing New Zealand and becoming an Olympian. 

What it takes to be a WORLD CHAMPION! Jordan talks to Courtney Duncan about the journey she took to be crowned Women's Motocross World Champion. Courtney's journey did not come without adversary, and in this podcast, Courtney discusses the challenges she faced and how her persistence ensured that she was able to get the job done. A super inspiring podcast and a must listen for those that want to get to the top!

When discussing health, it's critical to look at it holistically. Physical health is something that we often address, while other areas of our well-being can become neglected. In this episode of the Kaizen Fitness Show, Jordan talks to Rosie Sievers from CoLiberate and Awhi Yoga about the four walls of well-being, and what you can do to ensure you are self aware, and connected with the people around you.

Are YOU taking care of yourself during the COVID-19 lockdown? Being self aware and in tune with not just your physical health, but also your mental health is so important during this challenging time. Zaynah shares her perspective on self care during the lockdown and also how her company, Vault Elements, is pushing the societal boundaries regarding men's skincare. This is an INSIGHTFUL conversation into society today, and key to those wanting to invest in themselves.