102: Jordi Webber | Do You Have To Leave NZ To Become Your Best Self?

102: Jordi Webber | Do You Have To Leave NZ To Become Your Best Self?

Actor and musician Jordi Webber joins me for a conversation about ambition, creativity, identity, and what it really costs to pursue your dreams. We explore why some people hold onto their biggest dreams while others let them fade, the unseen realities of an artist’s life, and how chasing external validation can slowly disconnect you from yourself. Jordi also opens up about loneliness in his 30s, choosing life over constant work, finding alignment through knowing where you’ve come from and where you’re going, and why spirituality is ultimately the relationship you have with yourself. We also dive into the state of New Zealand’s creative scene, why artists need to speak up more, and how responsibility can cause many men to lose their sense of play. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt the pressure to play small, or wondered what it really means to live authentically, this conversation is for you.

101: Myles Gibbons | From Jail to Entrepreneur

In this episode, I sit down with former prisoner and now entrepreneur Myles Gibbons. Myles shares the journey from spending time in jail to building a life as an entrepreneur and father. We talk about growing up around substance abuse, the harsh realities of prison, the illusion of the drug world, and the difficult beliefs he had to unlearn to become the man he is today. Myles opens up about how fatherhood completely changed his perspective, why his son is now his greatest source of purpose, and why his biggest fear is running out of time. This is an honest conversation about redemption, responsibility, and what it really takes to leave the past behind and build success the right way.

100: Ariana Grant | Why Men Settle Too Early In Relationships

In this episode of The Martin Show, Ariana Grant joins Zak Martin for a powerful conversation on modern relationships, emotional safety, self-awareness, and personal growth. We discuss why women often fall in love with a man’s potential, why many men struggle to fully open their hearts, and how anxiety can actually become one of your greatest teachers rather than something to avoid. Ariana also shares why being single can be one of the most valuable seasons of your life, and why one of the biggest mistakes men make in relationships is settling before they’re truly ready. Whether you’re single, dating, healing from a breakup, or looking to build a stronger relationship, this conversation will challenge the way you think about love, commitment, and connection. In this episode: • Why women fall in love with potential • Why men struggle to open their hearts • How anxiety can become your friend • The importance of spending time single • Emotional safety in relationships • The question every couple should ask themselves • Why men settle too early in relationships • Building healthier and more conscious connections

99: Hayden Brown | The Hidden Patterns Quietly Destroying Your Life

Most people aren’t lazy. They’re running unconscious patterns they’ve never stopped to question. In this conversation with human behaviour specialist Hayden Brown, we unpack self-sabotage, emotional mastery, purpose, relationships, pain, and why so many people lose themselves chasing external success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, emotionally disconnected, or unsure why you keep repeating the same cycle, this episode is for you.

98: Abeiku Eshun | “I Was Afraid To Be Seen”

In this episode I sit down with creative artist Abeiku Eshun. He opens up about growing up between Africa and New Zealand, the silent pressure of being the eldest sibling, and how fear of being seen shaped his identity. From losing his playfulness to navigating masculinity and self-expression, this is a raw conversation about what it really takes to stop shrinking and start owning who you are. This one’s about identity, pressure, and becoming the man you’re meant to be.