Weekend Warriors Rock

The guest of the sixth Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the wonderful Amanda. Amanda is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in visual arts, music, and landscape design illustration. Amanda shares her strategies for managing her complex health journey, including chronic fatigue and mental health challenges, with emphasis on the importance of maintaining routines. Amanda also explains how her dogs help enforce her routine, and she discusses the significance of positive mindset, hydration, nutrition, and listening to her body to avoid burnout, even if it means cancelling commitments. Our conversation also touches on Amanda’s career achievements, the importance of celebrating small victories and cultivating a supportive social environment both offline and through online allies who share similar struggles.Access the full show notes for this episode at ⁠: https://powerx2.co.nz/weekend-warriors-rock-episode-6/

The guest of the fifth Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the inspiring Liz. Liz shares her personal background and family history, including her parents' migration to New Zealand and the challenges she faced, which led her to pursue studies in politics and sociology. Our conversation explores Liz’s approach to life and personal development, focusing on her commitment to mastery, spiritual practice, physical health (walking and grounding), and the importance of connection with her family, friends, and ancestors. Liz also shares her journey to turn "trauma into triumph" and how her own experience has inspired her to pursue research into rheumatic fever health literacy for Māori and Pasifika communities. Finally, Liz also reflects on the benefit of mentors and daily journaling for accountability and mental clarity.Access the full show notes for this episode at ⁠: https://powerx2.co.nz/weekend-warriors-rock-episode-5/

The guest of the fourth Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the inspiring Lynne. Lynne shares her personal journey, from being a PE teacher in the UK to moving to New Zealand and working as a business transformation expert in various ‘people and culture’ roles. She emphasises the importance of exercise and nutrition for maintaining well-being, especially during difficult times. Lynne shares her strategies for staying resilient, including the "80% rule" for diet and exercise and the philosophy of "this too shall pass" during adversity. Lynne also reflects on her biggest achievement being her children and successfully navigating significant personal and professional challenges over the past 18 months.Access the full show notes for this episode at ⁠: https://powerx2.co.nz/weekend-warriors-rock-episode-4/

The guest of the third Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the fabulous Kristi. Kristi shares her personal and professional journey, talks about her childhood in various locations and her path to higher education. She shares her passion for creative arts like photography and ceramics, and her commitment to physical fitness, outlining her past as a competitive swimmer, then runner and now Hyrox training. Kristi also shares her insights into maintaining well-being, highlighting the importance of continuous learning, curiosity, and allowing the brain time to rest and process. Our discussion also touches on her Master's degree which she pursued to set a positive example for her daughter, and her strategies for navigating both difficult and successful periods in life, emphasising reflection and maintaining routines.Access the full show notes for this episode at ⁠: https://powerx2.co.nz/weekend-warriors-rock-episode-3/

The guest of the second Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the fabulous Dawnie. My conversation with Dawnie focuses on Dawnie's life experiences, including her career transition from the police force in the Solomon Islands to healthcare in New Zealand, and her personal philosophy emphasising positivity, gratitude, and community. She discusses her love for running as a coping mechanism, particularly through a past cancer diagnosis, and her appreciation for learning about diverse cultures. Our conversation also touches on Dawnie’s family life and the challenges she faced in supporting her children's futures, showcasing her resilience and inspiring outlook.Access the full show notes for this episode at ⁠: https://powerx2.co.nz/weekend-warriors-rock-episode-2/

The Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series launches with aninspiring conversation with Brett, an entrepreneur and educator, who talks about his approach to self-development and leadership. He highlights the importance of a science-based approach to personal improvement. Brett alsoshares practical strategies like daily self-auditing (reflexivity) and non-sleep deep relaxation for managing stress and enhancing decision-making, alongside the value of acknowledging achievements and embracing a circular viewof time. The conversation underscores a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement in both personal and professional spheres. Access the full show notes for this episode at powerx2.co.nz

“Don’t stop learning, because life doesn’t stop teaching.” (Oscar Auliq-Ice) I am Dr Sylvia Hach, the host of the podcast series Weekend Warriors Rock and I can’t wait to have conversations with some of the life-size weekend warriors I know and to share their stories right here. Are you in?