What Happens When You Start Working With Your Brain, Not Against It?

What Happens When You Ignore the Warning Signs?

In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr turns the tables on one of New Zealand’s best-known interviewers, Dom Harvey. From his 30-year radio career to launching his own podcast and opening PodLab, Dom shares what it has taken to keep evolving in public. He reflects on leaving the security of radio, building a new chapter from scratch, and learning how much of yourself you really have to give away when your life and work are public. The conversation also explores Dom’s lifelong relationship with running, from completing his first marathon at 14 to breaking the three-hour mark in Tokyo. Dom opens up about the health scare that running helped uncover, the mental health lessons he has learned the hard way, and why paying attention to the signs in your body can be life-changing. Honest, funny and deeply human, this episode is about reinvention, resilience, movement, mental health, and what it really means to keep smashing your personal best. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Far Can a Small Amount of Daily Practice Take You?

In this episode of Smashing PBs, host and Forty Thieves co-founder Shyr Godfrey sits down with Phil Cui, founder of Yeah Bowl and Art of Recovery (formally Icemunity). They talk about Phil’s journey from discovering calisthenics and mobility later in life to building communities around movement, breath work, and ice baths. Phil shares how small daily rituals, discipline, and learning to embrace discomfort completely changed both his physical and mental health and how he is helping others to do the same. A real conversation about growth, identity, and learning what you’re actually capable of. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Do We Create Real Connection in an Online World?

In this episode of Smashing PBs, host and co-founder of Forty Thieves Shyr Godfrey sits down with Hannah Koumakis, the founder of Dear the Series, Dear Community and Dear Brides. They talk about starting before you feel ready, the pressure of always being “on”, burnout, boundaries, and why so many people feel disconnected right now. Hannah shares the mindset behind her “shoot, fire, aim” approach to business, how Dear Community grew into a nationwide movement, and why creating genuine connection matters more than ever. A conversation about ambition, community, discipline, loneliness, and backing yourself. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is It Possible to Fight in the Ring and Still Stand Against Violence?

In this episode of Smashing PBs, host Shyr sits down with Richie Hardcore, a former Muay Thai champion, community advocate, and sociology-trained thinker, for a conversation that goes well beyond the ring. Richie shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to finding purpose through martial arts, and how discipline, movement, and stepping into discomfort helped shape his mental resilience. What begins as a conversation about fighting opens up into something deeper, touching on masculinity, violence prevention, and what it really means to be “tough” today. They also dive into why modern life can is often too sedentary, how physical training can shift your mental health, and why growth often comes from being challenged rather than staying comfortable. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What Happens When You Start Working With Your Brain, Not Against It?

In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with performance coach and neuroscience expert Sally Duxfield to unpack what really drives high performance, and why most of us are getting it wrong. Drawing on her military background and years of coaching CEOs and leaders, Sally breaks down the science behind stress, focus, sleep, and behaviour. From dopamine-driven phone addiction to the myth of “work-life balance”, she challenges conventional thinking and offers practical, science-backed tools to help people take back control of their time, energy, and attention. This conversation helps you realise that high performance isn’t about doing more but about understanding how your own brain and body work, and using that to your advantage. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.