Burning Bridges Podcast

Renee & Taimana
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Welcome to Burning Bridges — a podcast rooted in real stories of adversity, resilience, and transformation. Through raw, unfiltered conversations, we dive into the moments that define us — the rock bottoms, the breaking points, and the sparks that ignite healing.  These are the journeys of people who’ve felt stuck, lost, or shattered... and found their way back to themselves. Here, we believe in the power of storytelling — not just to inspire, but to connect, to heal, and to remind us that we’re never alone in what we face.

  1. 6 Sept

    Full Volume Ep3: Happy Fathers Day!

    Send us Fan Mail Happy Father’s Day from the latest episode of Full Volume!  This one is for the dads — the good, the great, the struggling, the absent, the stepdads, and the fathers who simply wish they could be with their children today. We’re getting real about the highs and lows of fatherhood: what it means to be a dad, the heartbreak of not having access to your children, the impact that separation can have on a father’s mental health, and the often-lacking support for dads who are doing their absolute best. But this episode isn’t just about the hard stuff. We’re also celebrating the beautiful side of fatherhood — the love, the pride, the memories, and the special moments that make being a dad so incredibly meaningful. We celebrate the new dads in our families and the love they’re already pouring into the next generation. And to the mums who are holding it down, the stepfathers who step up, the families navigating complicated circumstances, and especially the fathers who cannot be with their children today — we see you. Fatherhood comes in many forms, and every story is different. So whether today is filled with laughter, love, longing, or a little bit of everything — this one is for you. 💚 Full Volume — Happy Father’s Day. We see you. We hear you. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

  2. 26 Aug

    Full Volume Ep2: Concha Shell Lessons in Alotau

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Full Volume, the segment of Burning Bridges Podcast where we turn it up and get into it! This one's coming to you live from onboard the Carnival Encounter, docked in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. 🚢🌴 Taimana and Renee are talking all things cruise ship life this episode — the ups, the downs, and everything in between when it comes to traveling as a couple at sea. We also get into some of the wildest stories we've heard about things that happen onboard cruise ships (you won't believe some of these). Plus, we take you into Alotau, our first port of the trip, where Taimana picked up a concha shell from one of the locals — and got a hands-on lesson in how to actually play it. Turns out it's way harder than it looks, but the locals were incredible teachers and the whole experience was one of the highlights of the port. Turn it up, tune in, and burn some bridges with us. 🔥 Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    Full Volume Ep2: Concha Shell Lessons in Alotau

  3. 15 Aug

    #27 Jason Tupou | Waking up Determined

    Send us Fan Mail Meet Jason Tupou - Tongan-born, raised in New Zealand.   Today, he’s a father, a co-founder of Active Heros, and a man on a mission to unlock the potential in every individual through sport. His message is simple but powerful: Creating Possibilities for All Abilities.  But Jasons journey took a terrifying turn when he was struck down by sepsis and put in an induced coma for over 2 weeks.  He opens up about the demons he faced, the fight to find his way back, and the incredible road to recovery. This is a story about resilience, purpose, courage and refusing to give up. Jason story proves that sometimes the biggest battles create the strongest people.  That no one is coming to save you, you have to save yourself. What a story. What journey. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    #27 Jason Tupou | Waking up Determined

  4. 9 Aug

    Full Volume: Ep 1

    Send us Fan Mail This is Full Volume, where Renee & Taimana get loud  In our first episode, we talk about our first year on Burning Bridges Podcast. - the guests we've had, the challenges we've faced, and everything in between. Pull up, give us your topic, and get our honest take - we might get loud about it next time. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    Full Volume: Ep 1

  5. 1 Aug

    #26 "Who's Next: Jahzia Puohotaua | From Gangsta Dreams, Obese to Elite"

    Send us Fan Mail Jahzia Puohotaua grew up in Whanganui, New Zealand, chasing a father he barely knew into the gang world — until his mother made the call that changed everything, sending him to Brisbane at 11 to start again.  At 19, he returned to Brisbane for good, weighing 137kg and squeezed into 4XL pants, fully convinced he’d become a world champion boxer. What followed was “Allegiance Boxing” — training out of a mate’s garage and turning that belief into reality. Jahzia opens up about his professional career being cut short by a medical retirement at 25 after discovering an assist in his brain, and the identity crisis of losing the only thing he’d ever known himself to be.  He talks about growing up a white Māori boy fighting to prove where he belonged, becoming a different kind of father than the one he had, and drawing on his years of pre-fight training camps and cutting weight — the do’s and don’ts learned through his own failures and successes — to help other boxers get fight-ready. This one’s about staying staunch when life takes the thing you built your whole identity around.  As Jahzia puts it: “Anyone who’s ever judging you isn’t doing better than you. Keep going.” Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    #26 "Who's Next: Jahzia Puohotaua | From Gangsta Dreams, Obese to Elite"

  6. 18 Jul

    #25 Shaymus Edwards | My Journey

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Shaymus Edwards opens up about a childhood marked by rejection, feeling passed between family members, unseen, unsafe, and disconnected.  Those early wounds followed him into adulthood, where unresolved trauma led him down the path of meth addiction, poor decisions, and nearly losing everything that mattered most. As a father living in Australia, Shaymus reached a turning point that changed the course of his life forever. What followed wasn't just recovery—it was healing. Immersing himself in his roots and culture, building meaningful relationships and finding strength through brotherhood, Shaymus shares his passion for energy, frequency, spirituality, fatherhood, family, culture and creating safe spaces. This is a raw, emotional conversation about trauma, resilience, forgiveness, identity, and the incredible power of choosing a different path. If this conversation moves you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    #25 Shaymus Edwards | My Journey

  7. 4 Jul

    #24 An Ocean Apart, A Perfect Match | Anthony & Bella

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you take a chance on love... with someone on the other side of the world? In this heartwarming episode of Burning Bridges, Anthony and Bella share their incredible journey from meeting online—Anthony in America and Bella in Australia—to building a beautiful life together on the Gold Coast with Bella's two children. Their story is filled with laughter, honesty, and valuable lessons about modern relationships. They open up about navigating long-distance love, recognising red flags, staying true to their values, and the intentional steps they took to create a strong and lasting marriage. Anthony also shares his experience of leaving the United States to start a new life in Australia, the culture shock, and why he believes Australians embrace a more relaxed, friendly, and carefree way of life. Add in their shared love of fishing, boating, and adventure, and it's easy to see why these two are a perfect match. This episode is a celebration of taking a leap of faith, trusting the process, and discovering that sometimes your soulmate is waiting for you on the other side of the world. If you've ever believed in love, wondered whether online dating really works, or needed a reminder that the best stories often begin with one simple message—this episode is for you. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    #24 An Ocean Apart, A Perfect Match | Anthony & Bella

  8. 20 Jun

    # 23 Tehira Ngarino | Building Business & Brotherhoods

    Send us Fan Mail Some people are defined by what happened to them. Others decide to rewrite the story. Born and raised in Porirua, New Zealand, Tehira Nargino's journey has been anything but ordinary. Carrying the weight of his childhood trauma, he left home and ventured into a world few would expect—travelling internationally as a performer with one of Australia's most renowned male entertainment groups, Manpower. But behind the stage lights was a man searching for purpose, identity, and healing. Tehira went on to build successful businesses, owning multiple hair salons and establishing himself as an entrepreneur with a relentless drive to create more for his life. Today, he dedicates himself to something even greater: mentoring men, building brotherhood, and leading within his community. In this deeply honest episode, Tehira shares the experiences that shaped him, the lessons he learned, and how he transformed adversity into purpose. This isn't just a story about where Tehira has been—it's about the man he chose to become.  Healing isn't about changing your past. It's about refusing to let your past decide your future. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

    # 23 Tehira Ngarino | Building Business & Brotherhoods
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Welcome to Burning Bridges — a podcast rooted in real stories of adversity, resilience, and transformation. Through raw, unfiltered conversations, we dive into the moments that define us — the rock bottoms, the breaking points, and the sparks that ignite healing.  These are the journeys of people who’ve felt stuck, lost, or shattered... and found their way back to themselves. Here, we believe in the power of storytelling — not just to inspire, but to connect, to heal, and to remind us that we’re never alone in what we face.

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  • Creator
    Renee & Taimana
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Burning Bridges Podcast
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