The Tymon Bernardo Show

Tymon Bernardo

Welcome to The Tymon Bernardo Show. I'm first and foremost a devoted husband and father, an ex-New Zealand Army Veteran, Jiujitsu hobbyist, business owner, and engineering leader in tech. My goal is simple: Build a legacy that makes my family proud, and bring you along for the ride. This channel is all about tāngata (people), their stories, struggles and wins, because I believe we all learn and grow through each other & being part of a community. You'll find conversations that educate, inspire, and make you laugh, from personal stories to business lessons to the everyday battles of building something great while still showing up for the people you love. I'll share my own failures and struggles alongside my proudest moments, because for too long I've kept things close and stuck inside. Whether you're a mother, father, sister, brother, leader, or just someone trying to build yourself into something better, this channel is for you. Welcome to the show, and enjoy.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    #2 - Aidan Te Wake: Crossfit Games Athlete, Soldier, Navy Clearance Diver & Entrepreneur

    In this episode, my mate Aidan Te Wake shares his journey from CrossFit enthusiast as a teen to elite competitor a decade later. He's also a former Army infantryman, Current Navy Clearance Diver, and entrepreneur. Discover insights here into high-performance training, coaching, team dynamics, and the importance of community and mentorship. Aidan goes into his journey highlighting the discipline, training, and mindset required to excel at the highest levels. We explore the challenges of elite competition, people who had impact along the way, the importance of culture, and the future of New Zealand athletes on the world stage. Key Topics Aidan's background and early years in Hawke's Bay and AucklandJourney from CrossFit enthusiast to CrossFit Games athleteInsights into military training as a diver and infantry soldierTeam dynamics and training for international competitionsThe role of mentorship and coaching in athlete developmentThe importance of community and culture in sports and businessTraining routines, challenges, and injury managementThe evolution of CrossFit and its community in New Zealand Journey from CrossFit to military divingTraining and discipline at elite levelChallenges of high-level competitionThe importance of culture and mindsetFuture of New Zealand athletes Keywords CrossFit, elite fitness, military diver, team training, entrepreneurship, New Zealand, CrossFit Games, mental resilience, coaching, community CrossFit, military, diver, elite competition, NZ athletes, training, mindset, sports, fitness, NZ nationals, +64 training systems, infantry, Navy

    #2 - Aidan Te Wake: Crossfit Games Athlete, Soldier, Navy Clearance Diver & Entrepreneur
  2. Aug 6

    #1 - Inia Raumati: ED Doctor, NZDF Veteran, Ultra Runner, World Record Holder and Health Advocate

    In this episode, Inia Raumati shares his remarkable journey from early life in Taranaki, through the challenges of boarding school and medical training, to becoming a leading emergency doctor and ultra runner. He discusses the importance of cultural identity, resilience, and systemic change in healthcare and beyond. Inia shares his incredible journey through military service, ultra running, and his inspiring initiative to support youth through extreme challenges. Discover lessons on resilience, leadership, and pushing human limits. Inia is a Senior Emergency Doctor at Auckland City Hospital with a special interest in trauma, sports medicine, pre-hospital medicine, and health advocacy. He co-leads the ED's Manaaki Mana rōpū, overseeing cultural safety, tikanga, and liaison with Māori health services. Prior roles include retrieval doctor for Westpac Rescue, Medical Officer Captain in the NZDF, and sports doctor/physiotherapist. An accomplished ultra-endurance athlete, Inia is the first New Zealander and first person in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam twice, and the first person to complete a self-supported multi-stage ultramarathon on every continent within a single calendar year. He founded the Kia Mau, Kia Ora scholarship to support rangatahi in pursuing their own ambitious goals. He lives with his lovely wife, Vicky in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

About

Welcome to The Tymon Bernardo Show. I'm first and foremost a devoted husband and father, an ex-New Zealand Army Veteran, Jiujitsu hobbyist, business owner, and engineering leader in tech. My goal is simple: Build a legacy that makes my family proud, and bring you along for the ride. This channel is all about tāngata (people), their stories, struggles and wins, because I believe we all learn and grow through each other & being part of a community. You'll find conversations that educate, inspire, and make you laugh, from personal stories to business lessons to the everyday battles of building something great while still showing up for the people you love. I'll share my own failures and struggles alongside my proudest moments, because for too long I've kept things close and stuck inside. Whether you're a mother, father, sister, brother, leader, or just someone trying to build yourself into something better, this channel is for you. Welcome to the show, and enjoy.