14 episodes
The Social Wildlife Josh Townshend
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Have you ever felt out of control, like life was unmanageable, overwhelming, confusing or on the wrong path? After leaving study during a degree in psychology and giving up my career opportunities in the NZ Army and fitness industry, in 2017, I was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison for the most significant sports steroid case in New Zealand history. This was a profound and formative experience enabling me to look back on my life, bringing awareness to some of the negative habits and dangerous decisions I was making. You would think this would be the end, but after being released in 2018 after serving one year, although my perspective had changed dramatically, I would continue to repeat old self-serving cycles of risk-taking behaviour. Recent events, coupled with volatile relationships and negative social circles over the previous ten years, would finally bring me to the point of acceptance that I was the problem and that something drastic needed to change. In this podcast, I will share my history and experiences openly, covering topics such as taking ownership, criminal behaviour, the prison experience, hostile environments, coping with stress and adversity, toxic relationships and social interactions, emotional triggers and vulnerability, drug use and addiction, anxiety and depression, building self-confidence, health, fitness and wellbeing, and recognising anti-social or harmful behaviour in yourself and others. My goal is to provide perspective, motivate and encourage positive change while enabling support for anyone struggling with these aspects of life. Although the road to change is never easy, we are all far more capable than we give ourselves credit. Sharing these experiences, perspectives and intimate details of my life will take me out of my comfort zone, and if I can make a positive change, so can you. Website: www.thesocialwildlife.comThe Social Wildlife on Instagram: thesocialwildlifeFollow Josh Townshend on Instagram: townshendjosh
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Identity and Immigration
In this episode, I bring my friend Jenna on the show as a guest. Jenna, 21, has faced emotional challenges due to immigrating from South Africa during her teenage years. We discuss her past, interactions with family and friends, and the self-imposed expectations she faced while integrating into a new culture and society during a crucial stage of her life.
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A Journey Into Self-Love and Connection
In this episode, I bring Bec Connaughton on the show to talk about self-love and the importance and understanding of the connection we have with ourselves. Bec is a life coach working out of Christchurch, NZ and is about to relocate to Ireland with her husband.
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Leaving Bad Relationships
Leaving Bad Relationships | The Social Wildlife Podcast
In this episode, I bring my good friend David Melse on the show to talk about the importance of identifying and leaving bad relationships. David is a business coach in Christchurch, NZ, and he and I have experienced a range of relationship types, each with their highs, lows and lessons.
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Unpacking Emotional Baggage
Unpacking Emotional Baggage | The Social Wildlife Podcast
In this episode, I bring two of my close friends, Raf Cajar and Nerissa White, to talk about the definition, long-term effects and actionable tips to process and effectively deal with emotional baggage in the context of new relationships.
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Beauty Standards and Social Media
In this episode, I speak with the absolute life of the party, Erin "The Stallion" Galt, about the pressure on us all, living in a world of social media, dating apps and facetune. We go deep into some of her experiences and the backlash she's faced when sticking up for victims of rogue business owners in unregulated industries.
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What It's Like to Be a Guy
In this episode, I bring my long term friend of many years, Rafael Cajar, on the show to discuss some of the common situations we all face as men in relationships, and social situations. Raf is a personal trainer with many years of experience coaching clients of all levels to reach their full potential in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has spent time coaching in Canada.
Find Raf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafcajarofficial
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