the most of it

Antonia Prebble & Roar Collective
the most of it

For as long as I can remember I’ve been on the hunt to find the answer to one big question: how do we make the most of this thing called life? But of course, there is no singular answer. There isn’t a magic key out there that, when you find it, just unlocks everything and you can say, “yep great, I know how to do life now.” Instead, it’s a process. A process of listening and learning, of questioning and challenging. Gathering together threads of knowledge and wisdom that, over time, weave together to create a life of deeper awareness and understanding. So that’s what I’m trying to do with this podcast. I’ll be speaking to people with a range of expertise and experiences. People with a unique perspective on what a meaningful life looks like. Writers, scientists, philosophers, artists, thought-leaders, innovators and more. We’ll sit down over a nice cup of tea and…while we won’t get to cover everything…we’ll try to get to the most of it…

  1. Zoë Bell

    12/14/2021

    Zoë Bell

    Zoë Bell started out as a stunt double for Lucy Lawless in Xena: Warrior Princess. After being cast as Uma Thurman’s double in Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, she formed a solid friendship with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino, and she has collaborated and featured in every one of his subsequent films. There was a time when Zoë was living and working as a stunt double in LA on some of Hollywood’s biggest films, just being satisfied with being ‘the upbeat, open-hearted Kiwi girl’ that was friendly and easy going. But after a while, the validation she got from being liked in a dog-eat-dog world started to wear thin, and she questioned her self-identity. What eventuated was a conscious shift and new-found understanding that she could ultimately be in charge of her own choices and was capable of taking the reins. Zoë chats to Antonia about how this shift saw an influx of creative opportunities, positive relationships and a wealth of success, but was not without the harsh confrontation of her own vulnerabilities, especially when she was challenged with grief and trauma. The upside, Zoë explains, is that her perspective has forever shifted, and she can communicate some of her profound insights through her upcoming work as a director. This is a powerful conversation that is filled with raw honesty, developed insights, and the occasional swear word. You’ll want full attention for this episode, as Zoë’s story is filled with frank content that takes us through her highs and lows of the film industry, the tragedy of losing a parent, navigating through tricky life scenarios, and finding a stronger version of yourself at the other end. Please note, this episode contains material some listeners may find offensive or upsetting, including swearing, mention of suicide and themes related to depression. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat Samaritans – 0800 726 666 Brought to you by: Antonia Prebble & Roar Collective Host: Antonia Prebble Produced by: Antonia Prebble & Roar Collective

    45 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

For as long as I can remember I’ve been on the hunt to find the answer to one big question: how do we make the most of this thing called life? But of course, there is no singular answer. There isn’t a magic key out there that, when you find it, just unlocks everything and you can say, “yep great, I know how to do life now.” Instead, it’s a process. A process of listening and learning, of questioning and challenging. Gathering together threads of knowledge and wisdom that, over time, weave together to create a life of deeper awareness and understanding. So that’s what I’m trying to do with this podcast. I’ll be speaking to people with a range of expertise and experiences. People with a unique perspective on what a meaningful life looks like. Writers, scientists, philosophers, artists, thought-leaders, innovators and more. We’ll sit down over a nice cup of tea and…while we won’t get to cover everything…we’ll try to get to the most of it…

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