The Dom Harvey Podcast

This “bite size” podcast episode comes from my full conversation with Rachel Maia. If you like this snippet, feel free to listen to her whole remarkable story when you have a spare hour.Rach is mum of three from Whanganui. She is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. Hell of a story. She only got the leg amputated 3 years ago after sucking up a lifetime of pain from a climbing wall injury she suffered in her teens. In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee. Here is a link to the “Attitude” TV segment that Rachel mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhLuEMap3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Maia from Whanganui is total bad-ass. But just DON’T call her “Inspirational.” (She explains why during our conversation).As well as being a mum to three kids, Rachel is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. What makes this even more remarkable is the backstory. When she was 16, Rachel had a freak fall from a reasonably small height at an indoor climbing wall and broke both her ankles.Then years later as an adult she decided to return to the spot she loves…even though it had, in many ways, ruined her life.In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee.  It’s a hell of a journey and I really hope you guys like it. Rachel Maia is a woman on a mission to remind each and every one of us that we all have unlimited potential.Need to warn you, there were a couple of sound and microphone issues with this episode. I’m so sorry about that. If you are listening with earplugs in it may not be too annoying (hopefully) but yeah, its an incredible story so I hope Rach's story is bigger than the technical difficulties.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the evening of Saturday November 13, 2021, while Kendra was overseas with the Black Ferns, her sister and brother-in-law in Taranaki were dealing with the tragic news that their 18-year-old son, Jordy had drowned in the Waiwhakaiho River.Speaking to media at the time about her sons passing, Kendras sister Nic said:“He was just one of a kind. He was so loveable, so witty. Life without him is going to be dim. We still are broken, and we will be for a long time. I’m dreading the rest of my life to be fair.”In this poignant bite size clip taken from our full conversation, Kendra reflects on Jordy and how she managed her own grief while being stuck in MIQ, away from her family.It was an incredibly difficult thing to talk about so I can’t thank Kendra enough for being so open.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendra Cocksedge was part of the Black Ferns team who just recently won the Rugby World cup in front of a packed Eden Park crowd. That final was her very last game after 15 years in the team.That win put the bow on what has been a mindblowing career:15 years in the NZ Black Ferns. 2015 world player of the year. And in 2018 the first woman to ever win the Player of the Year at the NZ rugby awards.When I caught up with Kendra I offered her transport to my place. She declined and said she could make her own way there….then she turned up on a lime scooter. I really enjoyed getting to pick her brains and find out what makes her tick and I hope you guys do as well.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Paul Wood was found guilty of murder when he was 19 and spent his entire 20's inside some of New Zealands toughest prisons. It was while incarcerated that he began studying psychology.In this bite size clip, taken from our full conversation, Paul shares a simple and easy tip anyone can start using today that will help you be more happy and content with your own life.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally called Runners Only! With Dom Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Paul Wood is a motivational speaker and author. The 45-year-old is also a husband and father of two boys.The life he lives is a far cry from his late teens and entire twenties- when Paul was 18, he convicted of murder and served 11 years in prison.Some of you will make your mind up about Paul without even listening to this episode. He knows this and understands your 'why.'For those of you who listen with an open mind, there are so many lessons we can all get from Paul’s very long road to redemption.It was in jail that Paul Wood decided to use the time wisely by studying. He became the first person in New Zealand's history to progress through undergraduate and master’s degrees while in prison. He was also the first person to begin a doctorate while incarcerated.Really hope you like this one.Thanks, Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast comes from the full conversation with Liam Malone. If you like this, maybe download the full chat and give it a listen when you have a bit more time.In this clip we discuss Liams amazing viral media interviews from the 2016 Paralympics whrere he won three medals.We also discuss his interactions with the former South African Paralympic track star, now convicted killer, Oscar Pistorious.Thanks for listening.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.”  Brilliant.He was born with a condition that meant walking was near impossible.  So, his parents made the call to get his feet amputated before he was old enough to remember.He’s such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game,  True! Really hope you guys like this conversation.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This short podcast comes from my full conversation with 2022 high jump gold medalist, Hamish Kerr.Hamish is New Zealand’s greatest ever high jumper.  Last year he became the first ever NZ man to make it to the high jump finals at the Olympics, leaving Tokyo with a top 10 finish.  And a few months ago, he won a commonwealth games gold with a jump of 2 metres and 25cm (bloody high).If you like this and want to hear more from Hamish, feel free to subscribe,download, etc.Thanks,  Dom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.