The Dom Harvey Podcast

• “Depression Saved Me!” - Jimi Hunt On Mental Fitness, Divorce & Doing Epic Sh*t

  Jimi Hunt is a mental fitness advocate. It’s a role he fell into after experiencing poor mental health and having a rock bottom moment.His passion is sharing his lessons on resilience, growth and navigating adversity.He is the founder of an organization called Live More Awesome and has done some huge attention-grabbing stunts to get the conversation started about mental fitness- like building the worlds largest waterslide, walking the length of New Zealand and even paddling the length of the Waikato River on an inflatable Lilo.In this conversation, Jimi open’s up about the tools that helped him survive his toughest days, and why asking for help is the bravest step anyone can take.This is Jimi's story. But there are tools in here that we can all use to live happier healthier lives.It’s a conversation about connection, compassion, and finding meaning through adversity.I hope you like it. And if you know someone who you think could benefit from listening to it, please share it.Mental Health Support in NZ (24/7 & Free)📞 1737 – Call or text to talk to a trained counsellor📞 Lifeline – 0800 543 354 | Text 4357 (HELP)📞 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)📞 Youthline – 0800 376 633 | Text 234 | [email protected]📞 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 | Text 4202📞 Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389📞 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 111. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Doctor & World Champ Powerlifter: Dr. Karlina Tongotea on Medicine, Grit & Squatting 230kg

  Dr. Karlina Tongotea has two very different day jobs: she’s a GP in South Auckland, and she’s also a two-time world champion powerlifter.In this episode we chat about:+ What it’s really like being a doctor in our health system+ How she discovered powerlifting (and got ridiculously good, really quickly)+ The highs and lows of competing at world champs+ Burnout, mental health, and how lifting helps her cope+ Family, culture, and why her parents are her biggest inspirationDr. Karlina Tongotea is one of the most inspiring and driven Kiwis you have possibly never heard of so this was really cool to connect with her on the podcast to learn more about her. She has such good energy, and I hope you guys like this one.***Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chatThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Greg Murphy on The Lap of the Gods, Near-Death Crashes & Holden vs Ford Rivalry

  Greg Murphy is one of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport figures — a four-time Bathurst 1000 winner whose name is etched into history thanks to his legendary “Lap of the Gods” in 2003.In this episode, Murph opens up about:+ The story behind Lap of the Gods and how it changed his career forever+ His friendship with the late Peter Brock and what he learned from him+ Holden vs Ford rivalries, brutal penalties, and why today’s racing feels “sterile”+ The crash at 16 that nearly ended everything — and how it sparked his lifelong passion for road safety+ Why he believes New Zealand roads are more dangerous than racing tracks, and what needs to change+ Balancing fame, family, and mental health in a high-pressure careerFrom adrenaline-fuelled wins to raw reflections on loss, politics, and purpose, this is Greg Murphy like you’ve never heard him before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EXCLUSIVE: Laurie Mains Reveals 1995 RWC Food Poisoning Evidence & Coaching Jonah Lomu

  Laurie Mains was an All Black through the 1970’s and an iconic coach of the All Blacks in the 1990s. He was the coach who discovered Jonah Lomu and narrowly lost the Rugby World Cup to South Africa in extra time.This is an unmissable conversation about rugby, sacrifice, and controversy.Its an “away game” too. In a first for the podcast, we filmed this episode remotely at the Wakatipu rugby clubrooms in Queenstown.In this exclusive interview, Laurie opens up about:+ The 1995 RWC food poisoning scandal & his evidence+ Coaching and mentoring Jonah Lomu+ His feud with Rassie Erasmus+ Regrets, sacrifices, and giving his life to rugby+ Memories of Colin Meads, Michael Jones, JK, Foxy & moreThis is the untold story of one of New Zealand’s most influential rugby figures.***Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Marathon Star Jake Robertson Speaks on Twin Brother Zane’s Doping Scandal & The Fallout!

  Jake Robertson from Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s fastest runners of all time.Jake and his twin brother Zane moved to Kenya when they were 17 to train with the world’s best runners. And it paid off, big time. Jakes times are some of the fastest ever recorded by a kiwi over 10km, half marathon and the marathon.Then in 2023, Jakes twin brother Zane received a lengthy ban for doping. An indiscretion that has also had huge negative repercussions for JakeThis podcast is part of the Jake Robertson story.+ His early years in Hamilton being bullied for looking different.+ His reflections on moving to Kenya as a teenager and getting so sick he almost died.+ Training with Eliud Kipchoge and other world champions.+ The impact his brother’s doping ban has had on him. And much more.Jake is for the most part pretty media shy and reserved- this is maybe the most open and reflective he has ever been in an interview before.He was back home in New Zealand for some cancer treatment which we touch upon in this episode.I hope you like it.Listen to his brother Zane’s side of the story here, where he spoke exclusively to The Dom Harvey Podcast just 24 hours after news broke of the ban: RO! EXCLUSIVE - Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson shares his story | Runners Only! wth Dom Harvey***Huge thanks to my friends at Radix for sponsoring this episode.Like Jake, Radix is made in the Waikato. Unlike Jake, Radix have no plans to relocate to Kenya at 17.There instant breakfasts must be sampled to understand just how good they are.You can literally just tear the bag open, pour water in and eat. That one meal will give you 21g of protein and 1 and a half of your 5-a-day. It will fill you, you will feel good…and most importantly it tastes INCREDIBLE. Did I mention its healthy too? I knock back a breakfast before a long run and it keeps me going for hours.Check Radix out for yourself athttps://radixnutrition.co.nz/And use the code DOM for 15% of everything in the storeTry it once and I promise you’ll be a fan for life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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