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RUNGA Radio227 | Therapy vs. Exercise: What’s the Real Antidote to Mental Health Struggles?In this episode, Dr. Richard Blake (@the_breath_geek) and Joseph Anew (@TheRUNGAGuy) go deeper than the usual therapy vs. fitness debate — questioning whether traditional therapy is even the best first-line treatment for many people.We explore:– Why SSRIs might not be the magic bullet we were promised – How exercise could act as the “missing ingredient” in emotional healing – The dangers of weaponizing “intention vs. impact” culture – How plastic surgery affects mental health – The real reason social connection predicts longevity...2025-04-301h 16
Wellington Mornings with Nick MillsBoh Runga: Stellar's lead singer on the upcoming Atomic 2.0 gig in WellingtonThere’s a very exciting gig coming up in Wellington next week. Atomic 2.0 will see an all-women group of Kiwi music stars performing the hits of some of history’s greatest female artists, including Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and more. Atomic 2.0 is made up of Vera Allen, Julia Deans, Diane Swann and Boh Runga - all acclaimed Kiwi artists in their own right. Runga, the lead singer of Stellar, joined Nick Mills to discuss the concert. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...2025-04-3005 minRUNGA Radio226 | Tony Wrighton: Is Wellness Making You Sick?Mold, EMFs, Histamine & the Biohacking Rain BarrelTony Wrighton was once a high-energy presenter on Sky Sports. Now? He’s the guy who walks into a café wearing EMF shorts, uses tapping to help his 5-year-old poop, and might just be the most nuanced voice in biohacking right now.In this refreshingly honest and surprisingly funny conversation, we explore how Tony’s years of mysterious gut issues and burnout turned out to be histamine intolerance… caused by mold exposure in his student housing decades earlier. We also get real about the biohack...2025-04-221h 00
Radio Aktywne"staramy się zagospodarować zinowe potrzeby Polonii" - Sila-paka-Runga wywiad vol.2Ekipa zinowska wbija do nas drugi raz, tym razem trochę rozmawiamy o 3-cim wydaniu i wydarzeniu z nim związanym ale też o tym jak takie inicjatywy sprzyjają tworzeniu mniejszych społeczności oraz czy Sila-Paka-Runga ma swoje ideały. Nie zabraknie też małego sneak peeku kolejnej edycji.Rozmawiał i montował Jakub Truszkowski, realizacja: Mikołaj KrzychowiczSila-Paka-runga IG2025-04-2218 min
Radio AktywneWielka Polska Zinowska - Sila-paka runga wywiadGosia i Tomek z zina Sila-Paka-Runga opowiadają o drugim wydaniu zina, procesie jego powstawania oraz kminimy czy robienie tego medium ma sens w dzisiejszych czasach. Generalnie dużo smaczków dla wszystkich zajawkowiczów analogicznych form wyrażania siebie.Rozmawiał i montował Jakub Truszkowski, realizacja: Michał JędrzejczykSila-Paka-runga IG2025-04-2128 minRUNGA Radio223 | Jay Campbell: How Peptides & Bio-Regulators Are Revolutionizing HealthJay Campbell is a leading expert in the field of hormone therapy, peptides, and biohacking. With a wealth of experience dating back to 2004, Jay delves into the cutting-edge world of peptide therapies and their diverse applications for optimizing health, performance, and longevity. He dives into the transformative potential of both peptides and bio-regulators, with a particular focus on the revolutionary impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management and metabolic health. With exciting advancements in exercise-mimicking peptides and nootropics, as well as the reality of the complex regulatory landscape surrounding these compounds, listeners will get a glimpse i...2025-04-011h 42RUNGA Radio219 | Dr. Richard Blake: The Truth About Breathwork & Self-Development That Actually WorksIn the first episode of the new RUNGA Radio, Joseph Anew introduces Dr. Richard Blake as the podcast’s new co-host. Richard—a PhD in Psychology, former Men’s Health model, and expert in Conscious Connected Breathwork—shares his personal journey through fitness, mental health struggles, psychedelics, and ultimately, breathwork as the missing link to real transformation.Too many people are chasing the next biohack, the next breakthrough, the next psychedelic retreat—only to find themselves stuck in the same patterns. This episode challenges the status quo, offering a raw, honest look at what actually creates lasting change.2025-03-041h 01
The Mike Hosking BreakfastBic Runga: Kiwi musician chats the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour, career, new musicBic Runga is one of New Zealand’s iconic performers – dazzling audiences since the release of her first single in 1996. She went on to reach international fame, as well as winning the most New Zealand Music Awards by an individual ever. Runga is currently on the road as part of the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour, performing alongside Cold Chisel, Icehouse, and Everclear. The first show of the tour was this past weekend in Queenstown, and Runga told Ryan Bridge that she’s having ‘such a good time’ on the road. “It was really cool...2025-01-2009 min
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00:00 Intro
01:54 Unemployment
06:00 Technikons vs Universities
09:37 Elaine Mukheli
17:29 Oscar MBO
21:23 Kelvin Momo
24:39 John Runga
25:25 Gusba is Married
27:45 John Runga's List
29:39 Kharishma
31:29 Tito Mboweni
38:17 Matric Dance
43:08 Food Poisoning
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Saturday Morning with Jack TameBoh Runga: Kiwi musician and household name on her involvement in Pride Synthony, her jewellery business, and her bookBoh Runga burst onto the scene in 1999, the frontwoman of award-winning pop-rock Kiwi band Stellar. She’s gone on to become something of a multi-hyphenate, with fingers in various pies. The singer, songwriter, and musician has become a household name, expanding her enterprises to include designing, jewellery making, and even writing a book. Runga is taking part in the world-first Pride Synthony event, where popular music genres and hits are married together with classical orchestral music. The pride event is the first of its kind, and set to be an incredibly inclus...2024-05-2514 minRUNGA Radio215 | Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork with Richard L. Blake & Taylor SomervilleAfter a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork.If you’re curious about the transformative and healing power of breathwork, you’re in the right place, as Richard and Taylor bring their unique perspectives to this comprehensive discussion. They explore the physiological, mental, and emotional benefits, and share essential techniques like CO2 tolerance and nasal and diaphragmatic breathing.Plus, they debunk common myths and caut...2024-05-211h 35RUNGA Radio212 | Dr. Michael Ruscio: Why Mindset Matters for Optimal HealthDr. Michael Ruscio, DC is a Naturopathic Practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher and author. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization. Dr. Ruscio’s book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy that has enabled doctors and patients to see improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. In this episode, Dr. Michael Ruscio draws from his vast experience to present an approachable perspective on diet and things we can all do to become...2024-01-101h 11
The SweeperFrantic season finales in Scandinavia, the Te Runga Games in Kiribati & the sad story of Raphael DwamenaThe Nordic nations served up tension, drama and excitement in abundance at the weekend as several titles were decided by the narrowest of margins. The Swedish men’s and women’s titles came down to goal difference, as did a bonkers goal-laden battle for promotion in the Norwegian third tier. That got co-hosts Lee Wingate and Paul Watson racking their brains about the closest title races in history in Part 1, with England, Azerbaijan and Austria all getting a mention. As do Sexy Pants, who have unfortunately been relegated in Finland!There is a venture outside of Europe in P...2023-11-1551 minRUNGA Radio211 | Dr. Mindy Pelz: How to Fast, Eat & Work Out "Like a Girl"Joseph sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is a D.C., nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more. Her popular YouTube channel regularly updates followers on the latest science-backed tools and techniques to help them reset their health. She is the host of one of the leading science podcasts, The Resetter Podcast, and the author of...2023-09-131h 14RUNGA Radio210 | Solosode: The Case Against "Barefoot" ShoesToday Joseph plays "devil's advocate" and presents a case against the current popular trend of wearing exclusively "barefoot" shoes.Today's episode is brought to you by:Alive Water: Use code "RUNGA" to save on home delivery of the healthiest possible, freshly bottled spring water for your family.CURED Nutrition: Ease stress and unwind your mind with CURED's Serenity Gummies with no artificial ingredients, dyes or preservatives. Support the show2022-12-161h 14RUNGA Radio207 | Paul F. Austin: How to Microdose Psychedelics for Healing, Leadership, Personal TransformationIn today’s episode, I speak with Paul F. Austin. Paul is a 21st century pioneer who has long advocated for the responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and WebMD for his work amplifying awareness around the benefits of microdosing psychedelics.Third Wave's Website: www.thethirdwave.co Third Wave's Instagram: @ThirdwaveisherePaul's Personal Instagram: @paulaustin3wPaul's new book, Mastering Microdosing, on Amazon: Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your...2022-11-171h 10RUNGA Radio205 | Dr Chris Shade: Live Q&A on Blood Flow, Detox, & Metabolic HealthToday, I bring you a live Q&A with a good friend, Dr Christopher Shade. We dive into ways to biohack cardiovascular health and circulation, detoxification, and metabolic health using Quicksilver Scientific products.Today's episode is brought to you by:Nootopia: Use code RUNGA10 to save 10% off Collagenius!Quicksilver Scientific: Use code RUNGA to save 15% off your order!Support the show2022-10-3146 minRUNGA Radio204 | Live from RUNGA: High Performance Pain Relief with Garrett Salpeter, Taylor Somerville, & Scott DollyToday, I bring you a live panel discussion on the physical body with three of my good friends, Garrett Salpeter of Neufit, Taylor Somerville of Symmetry, & Scott Dolly, one of the world's top manual and movement therapy experts. We dive into low, medium, and high-tech ways to relieve pain, improve performance, and get the most out of your physical body.Today's episode is brought to you by:Magnesium Breakthrough: Use code RUNGA10 to save 10% off your order.CURED Nutrition: Use code STACKED to save 10% off your order.Traeger Grills: The best in high...2022-10-2659 minRUNGA Radio191 | RUNGA Live Panel with Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Sonners, Dr. Chris Shade, and Leland Stillman, MDIn this episode, you’ll hear a live interview on the subject of detoxification with Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Sonners, Dr.Chris Shade, and Dr. Leland Stillman. The conversation was recorded at our Runga event in Austin, and given the depth of knowledge and experience of our guests, it makes for a lively, entertaining, and informative listen. Support the show2022-06-0256 minRUNGA Radio189 | Dr Chris Shade - Hormones: The Good, The Bad, and the OptimizedToday’s episode is a live interview with Dr. Chris Shade recorded at the recent RUNGA experience in Austin, Texas. Dr. Shade speaks about hormone optimization and explains how supplementing with progesterone and DHEA can help improve mood and enhance energy levels. He also draws our attention to the role of detoxification in the hormone optimization process and educates on liver, heart, and kidney health. Support the show2022-05-191h 02RUNGA Radio161 | Taylor Somerville - 2021 Cold Plunge Tank Reviews, Breathwork, & Dumbbell Pool WorkoutsIn this live podcast, I chat with former financial trader turned breathwork and fitness entrepreneur Taylor Somerville. Taylor initially turned to mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork to help him cope with the high levels of stress in his busy life. Later, he qualified as a Master Coach in the XPT (extreme performance training) program designed by Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece. Today, Taylor is the founder of Symmetry, a wellness company that offers heat and ice contrast therapy and XPT pool training in Memphis, Tennessee. He also teaches virtual and in-person breathwork classes, including a monthly breathwork session with the...2021-09-291h 08RUNGA Radio136 | AMA: 7 Ways to Stay Injury-Free While Increasing Running MileageThank you for tuning into the Friday show. Today, I talk about running and explain how to increase your mileage without getting injured. Since it’s estimated that 82% of people who take up running get hurt, it makes sense to train appropriately and avoid doing too much, too fast, too soon.In this episode, you’ll hear from me on:My Seven steps for Injury-Free RunningLook after your feet. Roll the arches of your feet with a Runga mobility ball for at least five minutes each day. Space your long runs at least five...2021-06-1823 minRUNGA Radio129 | Alvey Thompson Jr - Living a “You Can 2” Life & The Benefits of Speed WalkingThis week I welcome holistic growth coach Alvey Thompson Junior onto the show. Alvey and I first met when he was a guest at a RUNGA event, and we’ve been friends ever since. He’s a certified professional coach whose heart-centered approach to health focuses on emotional as well as physical well-being. He’s also an enthusiastic speed walker who took up the practice during the pandemic and posts inspirational speed-walking videos on his mryoucan2 Instagram account.We chat about Alvey’s training principles and the methods he uses to help people be the best versions of themse...2021-05-251h 09RUNGA Radio124 | AMA: The Truth Behind Maximizing Your Health JourneyToday, a week after returning from the longest Runga event we’ve delivered since 2018, I reflect on the energizing and healing effect of combining super-healthy food with a structured exercise program, targeted supplementation, and therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF). The results are transformative; people leave revitalized and with a renewed determination to live more in alignment with their highest selves. However, even without access to specialist modalities (such as PEMF, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and NAD+ IV infusions), we can all optimize our physical and mental wellbeing. We just need to adopt a mindset th...2021-05-0747 minRUNGA Radio121 | AMA: Why Protein Matters & How to Improve Metabolic Health and Your Ski Erg FormWelcome to this week’s AMA episode, where I chat about some of the health, nutrition, and fitness issues I’ve been asked about lately. I also share the 5-day supplement program I’ll be using with the corporate guests attending our live Runga Event at Lake Austin this week. The supplement protocol focuses on maximizing sleep, hydration, and immunity and consists of two shots of Quicksilver’s Immune charge, three doses of Quicksilver’s Quinton 3.3 Hypertonic, and two tabs of Quicksilver’s H2 Elite Hydrogen per day. And (although they may not need it after a day of kettlebell t...2021-04-2349 minRUNGA Radio095 | [FREE E-BOOK!] How To Breathe Better, Move BetterIn this AMA, I’m excited to share details of my daily morning movement and breathing practice and talk you through the exercises in my e-book Breathe Better, Move Better, which you can download for free from the RUNGA website. This workout is a combination of strength and conditioning exercises, Kundalini yoga postures, and powerful breathwork practices that have the potential to improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and turbo-charge your energy levels. The Breathe Better, Move Better flow unlocks stubborn stiffness and strengthens the connection between the emotional and physical body, facilitating the release of stagnant energy and deeply-stored em...2021-01-221h 15RUNGA Radio074 | AMA: Outside-The-Box Weight Loss Tips We Learned in 2020Today, I dive into some weight-loss strategies and set out my unconventional approach to dieting which is focused on mindset, self-belief, and intention rather than the traditional ‘calorie in calorie out’ approach. Interestingly, during this time when many of us have been freed from the constraints of the daily commute and find ourselves with more time on our hands to work on our fitness, I’ve noticed some measurable results around weight loss. It seems to me that people are taking advantage of the extra hours spent at home to exercise more and are finally starting to focus on sheddi...2020-11-0647 min
Rangatahi Kei Runga PodcastEpisode 5 | DJ SPELLRangatahi Kei Runga Podcast powered by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa This episode we kōrero with world champion DJ, beatmaker and streamer DJ SPELL. DJ Spell shares his whakaaro on being Māori and how as a youth he gravitated towards hiphop. He privides insight into how and why he utilises social media as a business tool for his art and drops gem after gem for rangatahi who are wanting to step into the music producing, DJing and beatmaking world. For rangatahi who are beatmakers and DJ's this is an episode you don't want to mis...2020-10-1200 min
Rangatahi Kei Runga PodcastEpisode 3 | William WarbrickIn this episode the boys kōrero with 2020 All Black Sevens player William Warbrick of Kawerau. William shares his experience of growing up in the small rural community of Kawerau and discusses his challenges in high school rugby, his time as a student at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and his professional rugby career thus far.2020-10-1200 min
Rangatahi Kei Runga PodcastEpisode 2 | Francis LegerOn this episode of Rangatahi Kei Runga podcast, Francis Leger drops into our innovation hub for a quick chat and to share his story and experiences. Mauri ora! Follow Francis on instagram: @f_leger Follow rangatahi kei runga on our socials. Instagram: rangatahikeirunga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RangatahiKei...
2020-10-1200 minRUNGA Radio065 | Amelia Boone - How a 4x World Champion is Reinventing HerselfAmelia Boone is a legend in the obstacle course racing world. Over the course of her phenomenally successful athletic career, she’s chalked up over thirty victories, been crowned a Spartan Race World Champion and won the World’s Toughest Mudder three times. Fiercely competitive, determined and willing to undergo intense physical suffering in order to achieve her goals, Amelia became known as the ‘Queen of Pain’ and was respected and revered by her many fans. She achieved all this whilst pursuing a full-time career as a corporate lawyer and her ability to combine competing at an elite level with the...2020-10-061h 11RUNGA Radio064 | AMA: Everything You Need to Know About Cold ImmersionIn this week’s show, I set out my step by step guide to cold immersion and explain why the practice is so beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing. The trappings of modern life have made us weaker and less willing to expose ourselves to discomfort so the idea of cold-water immersion can seem daunting. However, it is important to consider that if we are not prepared to face challenges our comfort zones will shrink and we will become less able to cope with the difficult situations that will inevitably arise in our lives. It really is true th...2020-10-021h 19RUNGA Radio063 | Wade Lightheart - How To Reverse Magnesium Deficiency & Optimize Your BiologyIn this episode, I sit with Wade Lightheart, co-founder and president of BiOptimizers, a nutrition company whose mission is to bring you the best in health and nutritional supplements. Wade is an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, the author of numerous books on health, exercise, and nutrition, and the host of The Awesome Health Podcast. As well as being one of the world’s leading authorities on natural nutrition, Wade is a former natural bodybuilding champion and he is proud to have taken part in the Mr Universe contest as a drug-free vegetarian competitor.Proudly Sponsored By...2020-09-291h 28RUNGA Radio062 | AMA: Why mobility training doesn't work & avoiding problems with ketoIn today’s ask-me-anything episode, I explain why mobility training doesn’t always work and set out what you need to know if you’re an athlete who is thinking of shifting to a keto diet. I talk about the mind-body connection, tell you why you should adopt a full-body approach to fitness rather than focusing on stretching specific muscles, and explain why it is easy to fuel a sedentary lifestyle on keto but considerably more complex to fuel an active lifestyle that includes regular high-intensity activity. Proudly Sponsored By:SeedSeed’s Daily Synbiotic combines 24...2020-09-2550 minRUNGA Radio061 | Shaun T - The Secrets of Staying Motivated, Focused, and Fit!Shaun T is best-known as the creator of high-intensity workouts such as Insanity, Focus T25 andTransform:20, but he is also a sexual abuse survivor who has had to conquer severe emotional trauma in order to become the successful fitness coach and entrepreneur that he is today. As a former track and field athlete, Shaun T knows all about how to build a strong committed mindset and achieve peak physical performance. He is a passionate and powerful communicator who is driven by his desire to share his knowledge and make a positive difference in the world. His mission is to...2020-09-211h 08RUNGA Radio060 | AMA: Nutrition from food vs supplements & five daily habits for health & performance.In my first AMA episode, I offer some solutions to the questions I am most frequently asked about health and wellbeing and give some practical and easily achievable advice about how we can optimize our health and start Ieading more active and empowered lives. I also explore the role that supplements can play in our diet and consider how our exposure to electromagnetic radiation and environmental toxins is further contributing to our nutrient depletion. Finally, as an enthusiastic fan of free medicine, I share some natural and cost-free remedies which have been designed by Nature to promote our physical...2020-09-1851 minRUNGA Radio059 | Dr. Perry Nickelston - The Cure for Chronic Pain and Fatigue That Nobody is Talking AboutDr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician, creator of the Body Aquarium, and founder of Stop Chasing Pain, a movement dedicated to optimizing health and helping people heal from chronic pain. He is also an expert on the lymphatic system, one of the most overlooked body systems, which plays an important part in maintaining health and helping to protect us from disease and infection. Ever since Dr. Perry discovered that the persistent health problems he was experiencing were caused by lymphatic congestion, he has made it his mission to learn everything he can about the lymphatic system and he...2020-09-151h 47