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Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of Gainz#TBT Guest on Back of the 135 Podcast with Cameron SchusterJan Zabawski AKA The Guru of Gainz is a personal trainer, a strength and conditioning coach, and is the host of the podcast THE ZEALOUS STATE OF MIND.  He is currently the strength & conditioning trainer for the Avondale College 1st XV Rugby Team.2022-04-252h 25Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzParley Throwback Series // The Guru of Gainz Parley - Episode 4This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Many things have changed for us all since the episode, so...2022-02-2042 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzParley Throwback Series // The Guru of Gainz Parley - Episode 3John Taurua, Chris Attrill, Grayson Schiphorst, Max Roache and Jan Zabawski John and Chris share their story of how two Navy boys fell in love with CrossFit and now run CrossFit Hibiscus Coast.... Grayson Schiphorst is a master trainer in Trigger Point, who works with many athletes, including the NZ Weightlifting team. Grayson also trains people as a Personal Trainer.  Here's a few trigger point links that we promised on the show. Trigger Point Shoulder CrossFit work http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OHtc2H_pQCrossFit Trigger Point - foot and lower leg http://m.youtube.com/w...2022-02-0634 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzParley Throwback Series // The Guru of Gainz Parley - Episode 2This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. ...2021-12-2936 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzParley Throwback Series // The Guru of Gainz Parley - Episode 1This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. ...2021-11-2946 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 81 - Logan Botica // Fitness & Nutrition CoachReally enjoyed getting to know Logan as he started off by sharing about his upbringing and background.  Logan has overcome alot and achieved some great successes working with professional athletes, sport teams, novice trainees of all ages ranging from high school kids to senior citizens. I found what he had done already really impressive being such a young guy. Logan is very driven, focused, disciplined and has goals that he is working hard towards. Already well known and respected in the industry, the humble big man is continually searching out ways to learn and grow. ...2021-09-1359 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 80 - DC Cordtz // CalisthenicsWhat an amazing episode this was! The man has lived three lives and come out the other side stronger and wiser for it. You won't find many like DC with his energy and passion. Once he sets his mind to something, he's all in💯 Really enjoyed getting to know DC better and really appreciated his openness and honesty, especially since he's overcome so much✊🏽 We talk about his upbringing/background, Calisthenics, his vegan journey, ups and downs, lessons learnt, Faith, his vision for the future and much more! Tune in for a blockbuster of an episode...2021-09-051h 53Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 79 - Phineas Mann // Man UpPhineas Mann2021-08-271h 46Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 78 - Chris Latham // NZ Strongman SeriesReally enjoyed catching up with Chris and learning about his background and Strongman journey so far. Chris has done a great job of building the sport and community of Strongman/Strongwoman over the past 6 years in NZ. He has also opened and built up his own gym NZ Strongman HQ over the last few years. Chris is a no nonsense straight shooter which I found refreshing and I'm sure you'll enjoy. 2021-08-2157 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 77 - Jordan Papa // JP AthleticsJordan Papa is the owner of JP Athletic which is based in South Auckland. JP trains athletes of all levels and from all sports. An athlete in Rugby League & Touch Football himself, he knows what it takes to excel and come back better than ever from injuries that most athletes experience somewhere along in their athletic career. JP has a great combination of experience, mentors from the ATG (Athletic Truth Group) Community, a Bachelors of Exercise & Sport Science and a passion to help others succeed in their sport. Really enjoyed this chat and connecting with...2021-08-011h 41Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 76 - Lachlan Mcleod // CrossFit Kia MaiaLachlan Mcleod // CrossFit Kia Maia2021-07-151h 11Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 75 - Sly Natty // CrossFit InfiniteSly is a man of many talents and was the Owner/Operator of CrossFit Infinite for 11 years before recently handing over the reigns.  Sly has a background in IT but the entrepreneur in Sly has led him into many ventures such as having a hand in a healthy food delivery business, smoothie bowl business, running many CrossFit competitions (Two 2 Tango, Triple X, Fittest Mum & Too Fit To Quit) all while running his beloved box CrossFit Infinite. Sly shares about life before CrossFit, why he's always been active, an important lesson he learned from his mum, h...2021-07-0459 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzTHE UPDATE SHOW - Co-host, Knees Over Toes Training, Basketball CoachingIt's been a couple of months since my last update show and a few things have shifted in my mind which I thought would be good to share while it's fresh on my mind. - Co-host update - Finally tied of the normal work day routine - 6 months of Knees Over Toes Training - Basketball Coaching 2021-06-2720 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 74 - Michael Paterson // CrossFit Games AthleteMichael Paterson // CrossFit Games Athlete2021-06-201h 10Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 73 - Andrei Mikhailovich // NZ Boxing ChampionAndrei was the first boxer I had on the podcast and boy was it a treat. The New Zealand Champ and future World Champ shares about his upbringing, how and why he got into boxing, training, nutrition and much more! Tune in and learn about a guy who is destined for greatness! #The Russian #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz 2021-06-061h 11Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 72 - Back of the 135 Podcast // Cameron Schuster and Isaiah KalavaCo-hosts of the Back of the 135 Podcast and Founders of the WesWes Network Cameron Schuster and Isaiah Kalava2021-05-231h 26Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 71 - Will Fleming // Please Blow My Mind Really enjoyed getting to know Will who is the host of the Please Blow My Mind Podcast. He's also a husband, father, lecturer, student, videographer, entrepreneur and very thoughtful among many other things.   In this episode Will shares some very insightful (mind blowing🤯) information about breathing and simple practices that ANYONE can do to improve their overall health.   Will has a wealth of knowledge and experience around breath work and  this space in general, so tune into this episode, follow along with his business @manavabreathing and his podcast as he goes a bit deeper into this su...2021-05-081h 12Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzTHE UPDATE SHOW - Co-Host WANTED, Basketball Coaching, Knees Over Toes TrainingIt's been 6 months since my last update show, so here we go. Things I covered: - Co-Host WANTED - Basketball Coaching - Knees Over Toes & Dunk Training - Baby Samara - #WarAgainstTheDadBod - Weekly Podcast STREAK BROKEN! - Sponsorship - WesWes Network #ZealousStateofMind2021-04-3039 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 70 - Aidan Chemaly // CrossFit Games AthleteWas good catching up with my good friend who is doing great things in Singapore with his Mobilus Chinatown community. The Head Coach and former CrossFit Games Athlete shares about his journey growing up, business, opportunity overseas, his CrossFit Games journey, tips on health and fitness and more! Listen in for a chat with a legend of a guy who punches well above his weight and size in all areas of life. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #Mobilus2021-04-251h 05Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 69 - Darren Khan (Aka Debo) // Calisthenics AthleteAmbition is the first word when I think of Darren Khan (aka Debo)  This young thoughtful man is not only impressive with his physical feats in Calisthenics but also in his drive to improve and grow many aspects of his life. Listen in for some inspiring gems of insight from Darren who walks the walk and is on a mission with his goals and vision. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #Calisthenics 2021-04-061h 50Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 68 - Richard White // Inventus Sports Management GroupRichard White Invents Sports Management Group2021-03-2148 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 67 - George & Ken Gavet // Pacific Rugby League DevelopmentWas a blessing to catch up with two of my Gideonite⚔🛡 uso's at the Talavou Hub where George & Ken (Gavet), their team and volunteers work tirelessly to help youth athletes with their education, lifeskills, goals/dreams and mindset. These guys are doing great things through their Pacific Rugby League Development program and it was a pleasure to see and hear firsthand what they are up to🙏🏼 #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #PacificRugbyLeagueDevelopment2021-02-2848 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 66 - Ray Everest // Weightlifting Coach, Teacher & EntrepreneurAlways a pleasure catching up with my good friend Ray. Even though I initially thought we were going to talk about everything to do with Weightlifting, we actually talked more about his background/upbringing in Tokoroa and dived deep into teaching, ADD, growth, entrepreneurship and more! Ray is a great person to be around and to be associated with. His energy and passion is infectious in a way that you always come away from an interaction feeling uplifted and encouraged. Tune in to learn more about a man who has many more levels to him...2021-02-251h 58Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 65 - Mark Knight // Knight FitnessIt was a pleasure to sit down and talk with the humble leader that is Mark Knight, especially since he doesn't usually do these type of things.  Mark is the owner of Knight Fitness in Brisbane Australia and he has been running his gym for 7-8 years with great success. We talk about his background before getting into business, his upbringing in Manurewa (South Auckland), entrepreneurship, growth, development, leadership and much more! Be sure to tune in and check it out. I learnt a lot and I'm sure you will too! #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #We...2021-02-1158 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 64 - Christian Malietoa-Brown // Musician & PoliticianWas cool to connect with Christian after hearing him on my mates podcast, The Thought Plantation Podcast and seeing some of the impressive things he is up to online.  Becoming the first Polynesian Prime Minister of New Zealand is one of these things. No small feat to say the least but I think he can do it and is the right man for the job. Christian is a very intelligent, thoughtful and vision focused man who wears many hats. Most notably is his work as a professional musician, politician and businessman but Christian i...2021-01-262h 22Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 63 - Afaese Paea // Strength Pit Otara"STRENGTH IS BUILT OVER TIME" - Afaese Paea It was a pleasure connecting with and learning from Strongman/Strongwoman Coach & Athlete Afaese Paea. Afa has experience in many fields such as chess, snooker, rugby union, kick-boxing, BJJ and Powerlifting but his main passion is in Strongman competition/training. Afa has many records in the sport already and is still looking for ways to improve and grow stronger. Afa is a keen learner, open minded and applies techniques and skills from various sports and disciplines. I really enjoyed this chat with the...2021-01-181h 57Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 62 - Alex Porter // SkunkWorks"Everything will be ok" - Alex Porter Had a blast catching up with my good friend from the CrossFit days.  Really enjoyed going deep and learning more about Alex and his journey, especially his new sport which he goes in-depth about how it works and why he got into it. We covered many topics such as his early days as a teenager, how he got into martial arts, fitness and gym training before CrossFit and the famous competition that he, his former partner and CrossFit Auckland community used to run each year which b...2021-01-111h 45Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 61 - Juan Guadarrama // SORTASTRONGMy first podcast for 2021 is a banger and was with my first international guest after 60 episodes.  Juan Guadarrama is the owner of Sorta HQ in Hawthorne, (California), USA. I came across Juan online through Deuce gym where he used to work and I was instantly impressed by his work ethic as a coach, all round professionalism and intensity as an athlete.   It was great to connect with Juan after following him for a while and an honour to have him on the podcast. Juan is very intelligent, ambitious, committed and extremely ha...2021-01-041h 12Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 60 - Mike Huffam // Master Kettlebell Academy"I love people back to wellness" - Mike Huffam You won't find many people as knowledgeable and passionate about a subject or thing as Mike is about kettlebells.  Not only is Mike an expert with kettlebells, he's been a personal trainer for over 23 years and he's constantly learning through courses, seminars and the like to be best he can be for his clients, family, friends and whoever he involves himself with.  I really enjoyed this episode and learnt A LOT being a big fan of the kettlebell and advocate as well. Fo...2020-12-291h 39Thought Plantation PodcastThought Plantation Podcast29. Fatherhood w/ Jan Zabawski & L.J La GrangeAs we wind down the year which is 2020, I decided to invite some previous guests on the show to talk about fatherhood. Jan Zabawski, a podcaster and educator, together with my good friend Nurse L.J La Grange, discuss what its like to be a father. We talk about expectations, realities and struggles  as a parent and how we navigate through this all while being the best partner we can be. A very fun, lighthearted and interesting conversation with the boys!   Malo Aupito.2020-12-231h 40Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 59 - Tony Laulu // Digital DisciplineIt was an absolute pleasure having Tony Laulu in the studio to share about his journey and vision for Digital Discipline. In my opinion, Tony's work is some of the most important in the world at the moment, especially with the massive rise in depression and suicide globally.  Tony's research and experience make him one of the most knowledgeable people out there on the subject of social media and technology addiction. Whether we like it or not, social media and technology is hear to stay and is unavoidable in today's day and age.2020-12-211h 33Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 58 - Robbie Va'ai // Renaissance ManWhen you hear people talk about the "grind" they most likely aren't truly in "it", Robbie on the other hand, is one of the few that is 100% in the grind.  Robbie has many skills and a drive to achieve his goals like no other. He also has a big heart to help people in their journey whatever it may be. I was really excited to catch up and learn from Robbie because he's always busy getting after life and doing so much.  Robbie talks about his upbringing, how being "short" has fuelled him, hi...2020-11-291h 11Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 57 - David Niethe // Mental Performance CoachWas a pleasure to talk with the larger than life character that is David Niethe.  Everytime I come into contact with David, I always come away energized and ready to take on the world! This interaction was no different and I'm sure all those who tune in will feel the same way. If you are wanting to go to the next level in anything, David is your guy to help you get there. He's got a proven track record, helping people achieve their goals from all over the world, and for a numerous amount of y...2020-11-211h 06Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 56 - Adam Tafau // The Success RecipeWas awesome to have fellow WesWes Network member Adam Tafau on the podcast today to talk about how he came to committing to running 1000km which included the full 42km Auckland Marathon that he recently ran to raise awareness and to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation of NZ. We also talked about mindset, his own podcast - The Success Recipe, common traits in successful people, how he overcame a devastating injury while playing Rugby overseas, lessons from study and travelling abroad and much more! Adam is hardworking, humble and done a lot in...2020-11-1549 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzThe Hardest Thing We've EVER DoneWhat is the hardest thing you've ever done? For me and my wife it was definitely having our two beautiful babies and getting married because they both have their many challenges but both are two of the best things we have ever experienced at the same time and a true blessing and privilege to have done so. This short solo episode is a slightly different way of looking at things and an encouragement in that whatever hardships you have endured, are experiences that have strengthened and equipped you with whatever you need for the next...2020-11-1009 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 55 - Fatima Lui // Saturday Fly"Just start" is a common answer to the aspiring come up person who asks "what would you recommend if I wanted to achieve X, Y, or Z?  This weeks guest Fatima Lui (aka Tima Talks) is one of those go getters who "just starts" things, even if the full picture of what she wants to achieve isn't clear.  Had a blast connecting with Tima, seeing what makes her tick, hearing about some of her past projects, lessons learnt along the way and her vision for her new Marketing Communications Business Saturday Fly. Tune in...2020-10-301h 23Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 54 - Donald Tasi (Coach D) // Ministry & BasketballCame away from this epsiode really encouraged and inspired, especially since we finshed our chat with a prayer. Donald Tasi (Coach Dee) is one of those special people doing great things in the community and making a big impact in our youth through basketball and his love for the game. We've been connected through basketball and both of our families who have deep roots in Avondale (Canal Rd) but it wasn't until we sat down for this chat that I got to know Coach Dee alot better and was blown away by his amazing testimony.2020-10-251h 19Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 53 - Carl Buck // Basketball CoachListen Now on Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the @guru_of_gainz 🎙  @carlbuckhoops - Basketball Coach  I had seen some of Carl's impressive work online, so it was a pleasure to meet the man, hear in person about some of his come up story and how he has forged a strong mindset alongside his next level work ethic.  I had a great time connecting and learning from Carl as he shared some of his insights and philosophies about basketball🏀   After the episode, I felt inspired to get up a little earlier to...2020-10-171h 08Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 52 - Tessa Berger // Entrepreneur & EnvironmentalistIt was a real pleasure to talk with Tessa. When I first came across her, I thought she was just an athlete who studied abroad through her sport which is partly true and still impressive but I was only scratching the surface in terms of what Tessa is up to and who she is. I don't know if I've met anyone who's achieved so many things at such a high level. Politician, athlete, entrepreneur, conservationist, brand ambassador and environmentalist are some of things she has done and hats she hats she has worn so far. It seems a...2020-10-111h 15Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 51 - Niall Williams // Black FernWas a pleasure to sit down and talk with the hard working, humble and mindful Black Fern that is Niall William's. Niall is not only doing great things on the field with her team but she's also making an impact off the field with her pay it forward attitude and big heart for others. She's overcome alot so far in her career but she maintains an amazingingly positive attitude of gratitude despite the setbacks she has gone through over the years. We cover many topics from her upbringing, touch career, how Peter Walter's...2020-10-031h 00Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 50 - Ming Mafoe // F.I.T BodyzI had been looking forward to this episode for a while and it didn't disappoint. Learned alot from this open conversation and also had a bunch of fun.  Me and Ming's relationship goes along way back with both our families being connected for years through the club Richmond Rovers and the great game that is Rugby League. I knew Ming had gotten into fitness after his League career and I had seen and heard about some of the awesome things he was doing with all those he worked with. I was really excited to pick h...2020-09-271h 24Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 49 - Joey Nanai // Sales ExpertWhether you are into sales or not, it is something that is unavoidable for all of us. We are selling ourselves everyday at work, school and even when we are looking for friends or a partner. Funny way to look at it but it's the truth if you really think about. Today's guest is member of the WesWes Network and has his own podcast called "The Pitch with Joey Nanai" where he shares some great bite size pieces of information about sales that he has learnt through his experiences along the way.  In this episode, w...2020-09-201h 33Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 48 - Dorothea Zabawski // FI'KAOn this episode, my beautiful wife kindly joins me to keep my weekly episode a week streak going and to share about her experience with our new born baby Samara. She talks about FI'KA which is her creative mind and outlet. We learn about some of the projects/jobs she has done in the past and what she would like to do in the future. She also gives us bit of a background of her upbringing before answering my final few questions.  Listen in for an insight into a mother of two, daughter, sister, creative mind and t...2020-09-1351 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzBABY SAMARA & #WarAgainstTheDadBodUpdate show topics. - WesWes Network - Baby Samara - Fatherhood and fathers day. - Masculine Man Program - Possible Podcast Sponsor - Basketball Coaching and Development - New favourite number and sports teams2020-09-0632 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 47 - Ashleigh Karaitiana // NZ Tall Fern Ashleigh Karaitiana is a professional basketball player and NZ Tall Fern who played four years at the University of Hawaii.  Ashleigh and her partner Mathew are proud parents of their daughter Kalea.  It was really cool to connect with Ashleigh and hear about her story so far. She's accomplished so much in the world of basketball but she still has a lot of drive and aspirations in and outside of the game.  Ashleigh was born in NZ but played a lot of her rep youth basketball in Australia after moving there when she was...2020-08-3048 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of Gainz#TBT Guest on Everyday with Garage Gym NZ Podcast - Stefan SmithEP14 - Guru of Gainz, Jan Zabawzki aka Yushu  Everyday with Garage Gym NZ Podcast - Stefan Smith An eye-opening, hard hitting, right in the real feels, kind of conversation, with the one and only Jan Zabawski aka Yushu or better known as Guru of Gainz! We covered numerous topics.. Family, education, training, CrossFit, human nature, reading and faith. Which for him underpins everything he has been through and where he is heading, for himself, and his family. There is so much more to this man than meets the eye, and the sheer grit and d...2020-08-271h 21Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 46 - Darren Ellis // CrossFit NZWas good to finally touch base (even if it was on Zoom) and catch up with Darren. It had been so long since our last conversation.  Darren leads from the front and has seen and done a lot over the years. He was the first to open up a CrossFit affiliate here in NZ. With all that experience and knowledge under his belt, I was really excited to pick his brain and see what his thoughts and perspective was with all the recent changes surrounding CrossFit, especially with Greg Glassman stepping down as CEO and w...2020-08-221h 10Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of Gainz#TBT Guest on Thought Plantation Podcast with Giovanni LoloheaEpisode 9: Leadership, Well-being and Podcasting with Jan Zabawski Episode Description Today on the Thought Plantation Podcast, I have fellow Podcaster and fitness enthusiast Jan Zabawski share his story.  We discuss his time of running the Zealous Gym for 8 years, creating the Zealous brand, his experiences in leadership roles, thoughts on wellbeing/fitness and his transition into Podcasting. We had a great time discussing these topics and diving into more controversial points of view. So grab a spade, chuck on your gum boots and join us on the Thought Plantation Podcast!  Intro/Ou...2020-08-202h 34Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 45 - Ali Lauitiiti // Rugby LeagueIt was an honour to sit down and talk with the humble New Zealand Rugby League legend that is Ali Lauitiiti. Especially since his style of play was one I really admired growing up as a league fanatic.  This episode was a real special moment in my podcasting career as we sat at the front of his house in South Auckland drinking coffee and hot chocolate while talking about the ups and downs of his career, family, faith, life after footy and much more! Listen in for a few laughs and lessons from the easy g...2020-08-1658 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 44 - AJ (Andrew Johnson) // Bible TeacherI've done alot of Bible studies and workshops over the years that I have been a Christian. Out of all the ones I've been to and participated in, the studies with AJ and his intimate group of keen learners, are one of the few that has stood out for me and helped me have a deeper understanding of the Word. AJ is young but he's dedicated to his relationship with God and his Word. He's definitely one of the best teachers I've had the pleasure of studying with. Not only have I learnt alot but one of...2020-08-091h 39Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzCROSSFIT INFINITE & BASKETBALL COACHINGIt's been 7 weeks since my last update episode and since I could't quite tee up a time with a couple of my guests, I knew it was time to go solo, except this time I didn't go solo, my wife joined me after I asked her to jump on and fill in anything I may have missed or to add any extra thoughts. In this episode, I share what I got up to over the school holidays, Coaching at CrossFit Infinite, basketball coaching with my Junior Girls Basketball team, our latest MOVE EVERYDAY apparel drop, getting ready...2020-08-0243 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 43 - Kelly Aroha-Huata // When You LOVE Being MāoriWas a pleasure to sit down and talk with Kelly who is a bundle of energy and good vibes only. I learnt a lot in this episode about the benefits of growing up total immersion Maori, the importance of unconditional love and having a vision as parents but not only for our kids but our grand kids also. Kelly is from what I can remember the only brown face I know who has said they come from a place of privileged and is absolutely happy at the same time.  Tune is for this u...2020-07-261h 13Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 42 - Isaac Lawgun // NZ WeightlifterWas a pleasure to catch up and connect in person with the humble and hardworking NZ Weightlifter Isaac Lawgun. Especially since I had been following his career from afar online for a while. Isaac has done a lot in his career so far but the Northland native is still very hungry and has some big goals that he is striving hard towards achieving.  You won't find many young 20 year olds who have the same sort of focus that Isaac does. While most people his age are out partying and living for the now, Isaac works 4 da...2020-07-1943 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 41 - Dave Nanai // Iron Will TrainingHaven't laughed this hard in a while and found myself buzzing for a while afterwards as we had so many similarities in our gym & business journeys.  From having the same guys that inspired us both in the beginning, to living in the gym at a certain stage in the journey, to having the same struggles trying to develop athletes while looking after our own athletic endeavours and the general population who were the people keeping our doors open and lastly, both of us literally running our respective gyms for 8 years before moving onto the next phase of life. 2020-07-121h 39Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 40 - Sam Pilisi - Niue Community Youth LeaderWith both of our families being connected through MAGS and the Metro Lions Football Club and having known Sam for a number of years now, it was good to sit down with him to catch up as I had known for a while that he had been doing some great work through his job at AUT as a Pacific Student Recruitment Officer and in the Niuean community. It was also really cool getting to know him a bit deeper and a privilege to hear some personal and families stories. Ever since I first met Sam at school...2020-07-062h 20Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 39 - Theresa Fitzpatrick // Black Ferns SevensWas really cool to connect with Theresa and pick her brain because it's not everyday that you get to talk with someone who is a World Champion in 2 different sports (Rugby Union and Sevens)  What stood out for me from the beginning as we started to talk was that she was onto it and none of her success was a fluke. Theresa is organised, hardworking, driven, very intentional with her decisions and what she trying to achieve. I guess you could say there's an element of luck in anyone's rise to the top in their chosen field b...2020-06-281h 05Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 38 - Benny Anthony Jr // BasketballReally enjoyed chatting with Benny and getting to know him because as someone who grew up as a streetballer and a big fan of Basketball, Benny aka BJ is a legend from my era. Even though I didn't know BJ personally back then, I knew he was a rising star and someone to keep an eye out for. In my last few years of high school at Mount Albert Grammar I remember him and his team giving us a few hidings that year including a season opener where we thought we would match it with them. His 2004...2020-06-2157 minThought Plantation PodcastThought Plantation Podcast#09. Leadership, Wellbeing and Podcasting w/ Jan ZabawskiToday on the Thought Plantation Podcast, I have fellow Podcaster and fitness enthusiast Jan Zabawski share his story. We discuss his time of running  the Zealous Gym for 8 years, creating the Zealous brand, his experiences in leadership roles, thoughts on wellbeing/fitness and his transition into Podcasting. We had a great time discussing these topics and diving into more controversial points of view. So grab a spade, chuck on your gum boots and join us on the Thought Plantation Podcast! Intro/Outro: Screems from the Old Plantation by King Kapisi2020-06-202h 34Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 37 - Arden McCarthy // Rugby LeagueReally enjoyed this episode with Arden McCarthy who loves a chat and loves the game Rugby League. He's done a lot in the game so far and the game has been good to him. He's done a bunch of travel and made many life long friends through the game which most people might know about but what most people might not know about is his background and upbringing which I found very interesting and inspiring. Arden is a great communicator, story teller, unapologetic himself and says things as they are which I admire and find...2020-06-181h 32Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzWESWES NETWORK & RIP CROSSFITUpdate show of where I am at, what I've been up to, my thoughts on the founder of CrossFits racist comments and a couple of big announcements. Tune in and enjoy!:)2020-06-0929 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 36 - Human Rights Issues with Feminist Anatola FinauToday's guest was another one of the Samoan Scientists (Amy Maslen-Miller) recommendations and friends.  Amy told me about a female only retreat that she had attended and spoke highly of the host Anatola, also saying she would be a great guest to have on my podcast sometime. When I did some research and found out she was a feminist, I was hesitant in approaching her at first, but after talking with my wife and her encouraging me to step out in faith, approach my fear and go for it, I nervously sent her a message t...2020-06-071h 46Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 35 - Thought Plantation Podcast Host - Giovanni LoloheaReally had a lot of fun connecting and getting to know Giovanni in my longest podcast that I have done so far.    We didn't click that we were already connected outside of the world of podcasts until we set up the day & time to do the podcast.  Giovanni like my previous guest Sophia was connected through my wife. Giovanni is a nurse and works out of the same building as my wife.   We both started off a bit slow being a bit nervous but once the nerves settled we were in our tangent zone...2020-06-012h 12Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 34 - Environmental Scientist Sophia Olo-WhaangaWhen I had the Samoan Scientist aka Amy Maslen-Miller on as a guest just over 10 episode ago, we talked after the episode and I asked her if she had any friends from the science world who would also be good to interview. Sophia was the first person she recommended.    It was great to connect with Sophia and quickly find out that we were already connected in a way as my wife used to be a PA (Personal Assistant) for her mum who is a Clinical Psychologist. Really enjoyed talking with Sophia and learning about her st...2020-05-241h 04Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 33 - CrossFit Waitakere Owner Genice Paullay-BeazleyAffiliate Owner of CrossFit Waitakere, Wife, Mother, and Artist are some of the hats that Genice now wears. 2020-05-171h 21Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzLOCK DOWN AND BACK TO WORKLevel 2 is here which means back to work tomorrow, so thought I would do bit of an update of my 7-8 weeks during lock down.  The highs, the lows, lessons learned, things I missed, my highlights and  a rant about "IS IT ALL WORTH IT" as a trainer/coach. An incomplete thought at this stage but something I had been pondering for a while now. Probably a good discussion topic with a few other health and fitness enthusiasts. Nothing too crazy in there which makes for some easy listening on your way back to  work. Enj...2020-05-1331 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 32 - NZ Weightlifter Kanah Andrews-NahuKanah Andrews-Nahu is a NZ Weightlifter who has achieved a lot in the sport already and is only 19 years of age. The young weightlifter has been all over the world competing and has had many successes including a third place at the youth olympics, over 100 New Zealand records and gold in the youth, junior and senior U75kg weight divisions at the 2018 Oceania Weightlifting Championships in Noumea. She’s the first NZ Youth athlete to win a senior title at this competition. I first met Kanah through her mum and family who joined our family CrossFit box Ze...2020-05-1042 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 31 - Pita Godinet - Samoan Rugby League InternationalGood chat and catch up with Pita while he's in France during lock down.  Really enjoyed learning about Pita's background growing up and how he really focuses on the process in whatever he does and not the outcome. Pita talks about mental toughness, his faith, family and much more! At only 78kgs and one of the smaller guys in Rugby League, Pita punches well above his weight and always has. Tune in to find out how he has navigated his way through a tough upbringing to playing professional Rugby League in the NRL f...2020-05-031h 12Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 30 - NZ Tall Fern Penina DavidsonWomen & Basketball in New Zealand is not as big as some of our other sports that we usually boast about - translating only to a handful of ladies taking the trek overseas to pursue careers worldwide.  Penina came through the ranks in NZ as a rep player guided by her father who was also a coach - tune in as we talk about her journey and how the world of basketball here and overseas differs - a sure listen for parents and youngsters alike who aspire for the higher levels of sport. 2020-04-2757 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 29 - ANZAC Day Special with Assessment SGT Danny TavitaListen Now on Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the @guru_of_gainz 🎙 🇦🇺 ANZAC Special 🇳🇿 with Assessment Sergeant Danny Tavita - Australian Army. What better way to remember ANZAC day then to talk to someone who is currently serving in the Army.  Danny is one of my older brother and has been in the Australian Army for 17 years and counting.  We catch up about what he's seen over the years into today. It was an absolute privilege to release this episode in honour of those that have fought for the freedoms we have today. #LestWeForget #AnzacSpecial ...2020-04-2547 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 28 - All Blacks Sevens & Blues Star Caleb ClarkeReally enjoyed catching up with Caleb to see how he's been during lock down and what are his plans going forward.  Got to know Caleb a lot better as he talked about how he made his dream come in 2018 making his debut for Auckland and the All Blacks Sevens team in the same year at the ripe age of 18. Here are some of the things we covered: - Olympics dream with the All Blacks Sevens team.  - What he needs to do to go to the next level in his career....2020-04-1944 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzGENDER REVEAL?? DADDY DAYCAREGender Reveal🤔?? Daddy Daycare. Subtly hard. Being engaged. 2-3 Poos a day. Snacking all day. Books. Musical Instruments. Getting out doors. Run on the concrete & grass. Different textures - shells, rice & coins. Wiggles. Training & cleaning after the kids. Basketball, footy, juggling, catching, handball & a bit of fitness. Would be interesting to go back in time to see what I actually did. Training. Realised I keep going back to the Iron. KB Training has been fun. KB Training in the pool. Laird Ham...2020-04-1629 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 27 - Marc Thomas // World Class Athlete & CoachSecond session in lockdown with the distinctive athlete that is Marc Thomas.  Incredibly fortunate to get this opportunity to sit down and catch up about life, training and what sets him on the path to do what he has done. You don’t want to miss this one because he’s done it all.2020-04-121h 09Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 26 - NZ Warrior Isaiah Papali'iWhile trying to get my head around life on lock-down and adapting the podcast I decided to check back in with a superstar closer to home.  Listen in as I catch up Isaiah talking about uncertainty, quarantine and lock-down staying ready for when life decides to resume after COVID-19.  Disclaimer: There is a bit of static sounds - its what happens on lock-down and personal grooming with the beard takes a backseat!2020-04-0524 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzLIFE AFTER ZEALOUS CROSSFIT & QUARANTINE GOALS/TIPSSince I can't get a guest in person at the moment, I thought it was a good time to do a solo podcast and catch everyone up on where I am at since leaving Zealous CrossFit and starting at Avondale College as a Teacher Aide.  Also thought I would share some of my goals and tips during this period of lock down for everyone.  2020-03-2920 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 24 - FUSE LIFE, Author, Speaker Joseph WilsonJoseph Wilson - Life/Holistic Coach, Motivation Speaker, Author of the book OVERFLOW: The No B.S. Guide To The Abundant Life & Founder of FUSE LIFE.  Joseph is one of the most passionate guys I've ever met and his energy is massively infectious. In the episode, I really enjoyed how reflective he was and how open and honest he was about his past and the things he learnt along the way.  You wont find many guys like Joseph who lives with so much passion and purpose. He knows what he wants to do and is fu...2020-03-221h 01Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 23 - Samoan Scientist (Amy Maslen-Miller)Identity, Culture, Coronavirus (COVID-19) & more with the Samoan Scientist Reputable links about the Corona virus recommended by the Samoan Scientist. These are the articles by Dr Siouxsie Wiles, a microbiologist.    https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/siouxsie-wiles/   World Health Organisation  https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus   NZs guidelines for businesses and sick leave etc.    https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/coronavirus-covid-19/2020-03-151h 14Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 22 - Tall Ferns Coach & Development Manager Aik HoYou won't meet many people as dedicated or as passionate about basketball as you will with Aik Ho. From a young up and coming player who made a name for himself here in the golden era of basketball in New Zealand, to coaching high school teams for over a decade, while simultaneously coaching high performance athletes and New Zealand teams. He put in the work as an athlete and even more so now as a coach and development manager. With all that experience, this guy knows a thing or two about the game and the art of coaching.  2020-03-081h 25Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 21 - Registered Financial Advisor Tapere HewettIf you're into property, want to understand finances & budgeting better or looking to get your first house, Tapere is your lady to help you realise your goals! She's got the knowledge, work ethic, experience and results to back up what she says! Tune as she shares her journey coming up and all things property, discipline, mortgages, mindset about money and more!2020-03-011h 14Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzREINVENTING MYSELF - NEW JOB/CAREERTopics Covered - First official Zealous design without the word "CrossFit" attached to it.  Can check out the design on Instagram or Facebook and put your order in if you like it. Both under Guru of Gainz - Starting a new job. Applying for jobs. - Thoughts on Entrepreneur vs Normal Job (The System) - Pros & Cons of each - Integrated Life - Working Close to Home. - Athletic Endeavors - KB Comp & Dunk Contest2020-02-2614 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 20 - CrossFit/Strongwoman Athlete Leehane StowersCrossFitter, Strongwoman, Lover & Fighter. Prepare to be inspired! Be sure to listen in as Leehane Stowers shares about her background growing up, life in general and journey with cancer over the last 5 years! #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz2020-02-241h 07Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 19 - Rugby League Legend Ruben WikiWhether you follow any sort of sport or not in New Zealand - you will definitely know his name.   Ruben Wiki is the first New Zealander to play 300 plus first grade games, he has won a premiership back in 1994 with the great Canberra Raiders side who boasted many legends such as Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley and Bradley Clyde to name a few.  He is the most capped Kiwi ever with 55 games and 18 as captain. He has done it all in the game, but he hasn't stopped there! He is just as busy since retiring and is heavily in...2020-02-161h 12Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 18 - World Class Teacher & Athlete Daniel Tupua-SilivaEver heard the saying "travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer".... Well, today's guest you would consider very wealthy in that aspect as he is a walk the talk kind of guy who has traveled the world teaching and experiencing life on many different levels. Not only is Dan a world class teacher, he is a father, husband, coach, and an athlete who has competed at the highest level representing New Zealand in touch football and also played on the famous 1997 Otahuhu 1st XV Rugby team who took out the 1A Auckland Championships which has...2020-02-091h 38Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 17 - Miss Earth NZ Janelle NicholasDetermined and disciplined are the words that I would choose to introduce Janelle. Listen in as we talk all things beauty pageant, dancing, sports & planning with one of the most down to "earth" people out there. See what I did there;) Tune in as there is definetly more to the world of beauty pageants than you think and some great insights that you wouldn't wanna miss out on! 2020-02-0257 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 16 - Garage Gym NZ Stefan SmithThis week I had the chance to catch up with old friend Stefan Smith who is a big garage gym advocate and user. Tune in as he shares how a health scare changed his outlook towards health & fitness and why he became a point of contact for all things garage gym here in New Zealand and beyond! Great episode about priorities as a family man and being efficient with time in busy Auckland! @garagegymnz 🅖🅐🅡🅐🅖🅔🅖🅨🅜🅝🅩 🇳🇿🏴‍☠️ 🏪 ˢᴴᴼᵂᶜᴬˢᴵᴺᴳ ᴳᴬᴿᴬᴳᴱ ᴳᵞᴹˢ ᵂᴼᴿᴸᴰᵂᴵᴰᴱ ⚙️ ᴱᵟᵁᴵᴾᴹᴱᴺᵀ ᵀᴵᴾˢ ᴬᴺᴰ ˢᴱᵀᵁᴾˢ 🚦 ᴹᴱᴺᵀᴼᴿ, ᴵᴿᴼᴺᶜᴼᴬᶜᴴ, ᴴᵁˢᴮᴬᴺᴰ, ᶠᴬᴹᴵᴸᵞ 🇳🇿 ᴺᶻ #ᴳᴬᴿᴬᴳᴱᴳᵞᴹᴺᶻ2020-01-271h 25Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzBIG ANNOUNCEMENT! END OF AN ERA & A NEW SEASON.I have been talking about this BIG announcement for the last few weeks and after a few things that me and my team had to do first, here it finally is! Tune in to find out in detail what this BIG announcement is all about! A Time for Everything There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and...2020-01-2314 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 15 - LifeFM Radio Host Leanna CooperWe have been privileged to know Leanna Cooper as a member of our Zealous Community but we know a lot of people will know her as her daytime gig - hosting Life FM's The Morning Wake up with Bjorn & Josh.  Join me as I have a candid chat with her about her journey as a Christchurch kid who traveled to the big Smoke with aspirations to find her niche in media and her adventures since.  It's not every day we have a seasoned pro of the mic on the show so tune in!2020-01-191h 01Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 14 - Elle Temu & Sulu FitzpatrickThis week I had the privilege of sitting down with two ANZ Premiership Netball players who were both apart of last years (2019) championship winning team the Wellington Pulse. Listen in as they share some insights as to how they came together as a team to pull off such an incredible feat, and what fueled them throughout the season. The girls also share about the life of a Netballer, playing tips, tricks, their backgrounds and much more! Listen in to find out for yourself!2020-01-121h 09Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 13 - Musician Lapi MarinerFor almost 3 decades, the voice of Lapi Mariner has become the singing voice in which generations both young and old recognize as it graces the airwaves both locally and internationally.  In this episode we catch a glimpse of his amazing career and key events in his life that directed his way to where he is today and beyond.  Already a legend in his own right yet he is still going strong - its an episode that will leave you definitely inspired for the new year! Tune in 2020-01-051h 51Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 12 - Artist Teleise Lesa - UNIQUELY PACIFICLocal export by way of Brisbane, Australia - Artist Teleise Lesa sits down to talk about her journey from primary school days where she had the inklings of her love for Art - to today where she now owns Uniquely Pacific - making custom Pacific art and prints for International clients.  Tune in to hear how her past choices have unknowingly paved her way to her successes today and future aspirations.2019-12-291h 15Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 11 - NZ Warrior Leivaha PuluAvondale/Auckland native, now professional Rugby League athlete Leivaha Pulu joins me in this episode to share about his background growing up and his journey so far in life and the NRL machine.  From a youngster roaming the streets of Avondale (Riversdale) to taking a chance across the ditch and beyond to more recently with the NZ Warriors - tune in to hear about the highs and lows of pursuing your dreams and what was the turning point that changed everything for him! Tune in to find out more, this is definitely one you won't want to miss!2019-12-2252 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 10 - A Year in Review 2019: SOLO RoundI take some time out to review 2019 - all the highs and lows from personal to business experience - tune in for an insight on the Zealous State of Mind journey so far.2019-12-1543 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 9 - Reti and Theresa SimanuNow etched into Zealous folklore, Theresa (Resa) Simanu went from local girl to international athlete in a matter of months in the world of Powerlifting.  Her coach, training partner and husband Reti was with her every step of the way.  Now new parents of 5 month old Lockyer - we chat about the journey in to Powerlifting, callings from God to aspirations in the future for this Power Couple.  It's one you wont want to miss!2019-12-081h 00Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 8 - DMRP StreetwearThis week we had some old friends on the show from when we were in the footy and sports camp (Gideonites) scene. Dave Falefitu and Mary Tiatia have since those days been creating and developing their own clothing brand over the last 6 years, and they some good messages to share through their streetwear. One being.... Don't Let Your Mind Rob Your Potential  DMRP PURPOSE OUR WHY....To empower freedom thinking in the minds of the broken hearted, the lost, the neglected and the weary and to inspire healing, restoration and growth. We w...2019-12-0154 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 7 - Toa SagapoluOne of Metro Lions favorite sons and legend in the American Football scene here in NZ.  Toa is a great story teller, so listen in and find out about his journey to playing in the states at Cal and what it took to stay there!2019-11-241h 03Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 6 - Jerry Papali'iHis wife and son are in the spotlight for their duties to rugby league in New Zealand - however the strong silent yet charismatic character of Jerry Papali'i brings him forth in a different kind of spotlight.  As part owner of Zealous Crossfit & coach for the past 7 years, tune in to listen how his grounding in God and family has brought him through adulthood, journey with footy himself and being the "third person".  It's one you don't want to miss!2019-11-171h 03Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 5 - Montel TivoliSocial media fanatics may know Montel Tivoli from his crazy videos on his IG and his viral challenges - but here at Zealous we've seen him grow as an athlete since the age of 12.  This episode is one you don't want to miss as I sit down and talk to him about the things that makes his mind tick - from weightlifting through to present day mindset.  Enjoy!2019-11-1059 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 4 - Cesca LuafalealoCesca Luafalealo is one of our awesome Coaches here at Zealous CrossFit, By day she's a mother, a Teacher at Kelston Intermediate and has established herself as a double barreled athlete, representing Samoa in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Kiwi Tag.  Today I sit down to have a chat with Cesca about her busy life and find out what drives her to be the best that she can be in all aspects of her life.  Tune in! 2019-11-0337 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 3 - Isaiah Papalii & Alex HodgmanIsaiah and Alex are professional athletes in their respective sports however not many know that they grew up together as brothers.  Talking about where they are at now and where they have come from - as a cousin and uncle to these two - makes an interesting trip down memory lane as well as seeing what they see in their future.  Pretty proud of these two blokes.2019-10-291h 17Zealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 2 - Lorina (Lori) PapaliiToday I sat down at home with my sister Lorina Papalii to chat about her upbringing, sporting journey and mindset. Lori won two World Cups early in her career playing Rugby League for the Kiwi Ferns. Last year, she and her son Isaiah Papalii made history being the first mother/son combo to play professional Rugby League for the New Zealand Warriors.  Listen in to find out more!2019-10-2435 minZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzZealous State of Mind Podcast with the Guru of GainzEp 1 - Yushu SOLO (Introduction)First time back on the mic since 2014 and I'm pumped! Today's episode is a solo one where I blow out the cobwebs on the mic & reintroduce myself to the world of podcasting that I missed. Tune in to hear a brief reflection of the last couple of years and why I chose now as the time to shine. Special shoutout to the "Back of the 135" boys for encouraging me to start getting my content out there again. Peace2019-10-1715 min