Tall Poppy Talk Grace Lewis

"How you speak to yourself, it doesn't take anymore time... re-evaluate what you're actually saying and how you're saying it" - Bailey Walters, Nutrition Specialist.
Bailey Walters is many things to a lot of people. To some she is their nutrition specialist, shaping futures by re-defining one’s relationship to their intuition, fitness, and overall self. To others she’s a personal trainer or coach. Perhaps you know her as a teammate in Jiu-Jitsu.
To me, she’s a wonderful friend. And to all her friends & whanua she’s a pillar of strength in all forms. Bailey always speaks her mind and does so with kindness.
With a Bachelors of Sports & Exercise, and successfully growing her self-employed business, Bailey is paving her way as a go-to for intuitive eating and holisitic living.
Having moved from NZ Aotearoa to England years ago, she practices her craft while also traveling the world.
It is such a pleasure to welcome Bailey to Tall Poppy Talk!!
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#nutrition #food #psychology #specialist #intuitive #intuitiveeating #newzealand #england #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa

"So, really the emotional impact is larger than the physical impact of pain" - Dr. James Flowers, Chronic Pain & Recovery expert.
Dr. Flowers the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute. For over three decades Dr. Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery.
He has dedicated his career to his passion, designing multidisciplinary addiction treatment programs and clinical protocols to help individuals and systems.
James is a writer, speaker, CEO, professor and clinician. With over 80 episodes published of his series ‘Understanding the Human Condition’ combined with his numerous other outreach efforts, James is committed to expanding his reach as far as possible to help as many people as possible.
*TW *During this episode we briefly discuss topics of addiction and family loss, which influenced Dr. Flowers into his career journey of helping others in their recovery.
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#expert #chronicpain #recovery #pain #chronic #addiction #newzealand #texas #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #doctor

"My proudest moment... in a sense is longevity. The fact that I've lasted consistently, for a heck of a long time. And its been a lovely run. When I think back on my experiences, I can't believe how lucky I've been " - Mark Leishman, Broadcaster.
Mark is a legend in New Zealand broadcasting. He is also a director, presenter, narrator, producer, a businessman with Dexterity Productions Ltd, a proud father of three, a husband, friend & supporter.
Mark's credentials are astounding & ever-growing across Radio, TV, & News.
His first TV Show appearance was in 1981 and has been followed by a continuous run of household-worthy NZ classics including Tux Wonder Dogs, Mud and Glory, Top Town, Jeopardy, The Young Farmer Contest, Holden Golf World, and Country TV to name a mere handful.
Mark began his on-air career in ’77 at Radio Avon and has since hosted the i98 FM’s breakfast show, The Breeze’s afternoon drive, and Magic’s first-ever Breakfast show, before transitioning to his current position as newsreader and fill-in host for Radio New Zealand.
It is truly a privilege to interview Mark for Tall Poppy Talk!
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#broadcasting #radio #tv #news #legend #pro #newzealand #newsreader #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #broadcaster

"Not just celebrating other people, but celebrating yourself is quite important" - Kobe Miller.
Kobe is currently rowing at Northeastern University, in Boston USA. Studying towards a Master of Sport Leadership. & he is fully embracing what the US collegiate experience has to offer while still having his eyes & ambitions set on Rowing NZ’s elite team.
Kobe is an absolute athlete, with a hefty list of credentials with Rowing NZ already under his belt including Junior World Champs in 2019, U21 team in 2021, then U23 Champs in 2022 and in 2023, and an impressive amount of NZ National Championship titles too from the single, to the quad.
He was the Prime Minster’s Scholarship recipient as well as the University of Otago Sports Blue Award in 2022, and later the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Internship recipient in 2023.
Having navigated injuries, sickness, geography, divided attention and resources, and a pandemic, Kobe really is relentless in his pursuit of high performance rowing AND studies.
He’s a business man too, partnering with brands and promoting products that truly fuel him.
If you're an athlete, someone interested in the US collegiate system, or just keen for an insightful listen with an inspiring person - this episode is for you!
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#rowing #studentathlete #northeastern #rower #athlete #newzealand #sport #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #elite

"Life is constantly evolving and everyone is constantly growing. Preferences are changing, ideas are changing, goal posts are changing" - Nick, SACHI.
Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas, the music duo best known as SACHI.
From Aotearoa New Zealand SACHI are making moves through the sound waves and across the festival scene, with their Tomorrowland debut in 2022.
Balancing life in both LA and NZ, these two are iconic additions to any summer or winter event from Club SACHI in LA or SNOW MACHINE in NZ.
As producers, performers, DJs, and active advocates for club culture, Nick & Will have been on a mission since releasing their first music as SACHI in 2014. Working their way through numerous genres from disco house to pop, they explore themes of mental health & relationships all through uptempo bangers guaranteed to hit at any club scene or dance floor.
As proud kiwis making their mark on the world stage, it is a genuine pleasure to have and share this conversation! Thank you SACHI!
Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.
#sachi #clubmusic #festival #edm #la #club #music #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #rave

"It doesn't really matter the emotion, it is the relationship to the emotion" - Jonah Oliver is a world-class Performance Psychologist.
Jonah works with elite athletes, sports teams, national organizations, and leaders. He is an author, executive coach, speaker, consultant, leader, father, and entrepreneur – founding North.
He has a refined approach and growing expertise across codes, which has seen him successfully work for 20+ years in high performance.
With his training in sport psychology and neuroscience, he brings a unique, simple, and effective approach to facilitating peak performance.
Jonah’s impact is profound and has led to him being sought out by Australian national teams, Olympic athletes, Football Clubs and V8 Supercar Teams. He also specializes in the identification, development, and mentorship of leaders within the business world, integrating his experience in both sports and business.
Whether it be athletes, business leaders, executives, indigenous performing artists, or even surgeons – Jonah is a World Leading Performance Psychologist who turns the complex into something comprehendible and actionable.
Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.
#highperformance #psychologist #sports #sportspysch #elite #national #australian #expert #worldclass #athlete #entrepreneur #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #LIV #Golf #V8