Burning Bridges Podcast
Welcome to Burning Bridges — a podcast rooted in real stories of adversity, resilience, and transformation.
Through raw, unfiltered conversations, we dive into the moments that define us — the rock bottoms, the breaking points, and the sparks that ignite healing.
These are the journeys of people who’ve felt stuck, lost, or shattered... and found their way back to themselves.
Here, we believe in the power of storytelling — not just to inspire, but to connect, to heal, and to remind us that we’re never alone in what we face.
Episodes
18 episodes
#18 Vika Pasefika : UCE Movement
In this raw and emotional episode, Vika Pasefika opens up like never before. From growing up in a tough Samoan household to arriving in New Zealand unable to speak English, Vika shares the pain of being bullied—and how that pain turned him into...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:41:24
#17 UTU: Restoring Balance
This episode we speak openly to Aperehama-Rua, Coley, and Haati Bei about the journey to set things right after the past Hīkoi of Iwi Whakamahu – Heal the Nation, and the path they are now walking through UTU. Discussing personal t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:46:31
#16 Corban & Ella | Chasing Greatness Together
From growing up in Aotearoa surrounded by family to stepping into new territory on the Gold Coast, Corbin and Ella share their journey of ambition, adversity, and unwavering commitment to each other.Together, they reflect on the setbacks...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:26:03
#15 Uncle Tamahae Elkington | A Disability does not Disable your Life
Uncle Tamahae Elkington was born in Porirua, Aotearoa, with spina bifida at a time when doctors didn’t know how to support children and their families with disabilities. Being hospitalised for two years from a baby, early instituti...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:17:40
#14 All Star Boxing’s Benny Harrington
We step inside the mind of Benny Harrington, owner and head coach of All Star Boxing, as he shares his raw and inspiring journey. From growing up in a working-class Brisbane household to building champions in the ring.With a childhood gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:30:27
#13 Warrior in the Ring | Corbin "The Curse" Mita
Born in Aotearoa, Corbin Mita carried a heavy weight no child should bear. After surviving sexual abuse, he found the courage to speak up—and the strength to heal through discipline, community, and combat. His mother did what she co...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:29:56
#12 Shubz & Skye: Heal The Nation
Shubz first ever in person interview, he reveals his Manager Skye & they both delve deep into their own journeys, trauma, lessons and the plan to Heal The Nation - Iwi Whakamahu.In this raw and deeply emotional episode, social creato...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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3:21:06
Keilah Sauni - Love, Legacy & Level Up's
In this heartfelt season finale, we sit down with the inspiring Keilah Sauni—a woman who turned her childhood need for approval into a powerful drive for growth, healing, and success. Growing up in Auckland, Keilah always felt like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:30:43
Blended Whānau with The Cuzzys | Tj & Krystal
The Cuzzys: Love, Kai & Real Talk w/ TJ & KrystalIn this heartwarming and unfiltered episode of The Cuzzys, we sit down with TJ & Krystal — partners in life, love, parenting, and business. From navigating the highs and lows of build...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:59:20
Sam Jones - BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CRIME: From Prison to Purpose
In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Sam Jones holds nothing back.Once knee-deep in the underworld—crime, drugs, violence—Sam spiraled through addiction and jail time, hitting rock bottom not once, but three times. But ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:36:38
Beneath the Scars: Nikki Farkas on Love, Loss, and the Journey Back to Herself
What happens when your heart breaks — literally and emotionally — and you have to rebuild your life from the inside out? Nikki Farkas joins us to share her courageous story of surviving sexual assault, a life-threatening heart attack, brutal bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:22:02
Abandoned & Abused - Still Rising | JC's Story of Survival & Spirit
Justin Cox - Given up as a baby, moving through three adopted parents. Beaten. Abused. Bullied. Addicted. Suicidal. But something inside him refused to die. In this emotional conversation, JC opens up about his darkest moments — and the pain th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:24:38
From the Hurt Locker to Hustle: Marcus Shultz's Unstoppable Mindset
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marcus Schultz, the owner of Breathe Health Clubs Morayfield, to hear his raw and inspiring journey of resilience, transformation, and unshakable determination. Marcus shares his story from adve...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:19:11
The Rise of Say True God? | Talks BLAK Album, Family & Love
In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Say True God?, the voice behind the powerful BLAK album. He opens up about the inspiration behind his latest music, upcoming collaborations, and what drives him as an artist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:30:08
Rado Trenciansky: From Trauma to Triumph - Resilience, Self-Growth & Business Success
How do you turn childhood trauma into personal transformation and business mastery?In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rado Trenciansky—an author featured on Amazon, entrepreneur, and speaker—who shares his journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:19
Daniel Proctor: From Darkness to Redemption | My Powerful Story of Transformation
In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Daniel Proctor, a Māori man born in New Zealand who shares his gripping life journey — from growing up in a violent household and running the streets, to joining gangs, battling addiction, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:52:24
Andrew Walker: Why I Walked Away from the Wallabies | Untold Story of an Indigenous Legend
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Andrew Walker, the first Indigenous Australian dual-code international, who opens up like never before. From growing up in country New South Wales to becoming a star in both rugby league and rugby unio...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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2:03:26
Taimana Ackinclose: From Silence to Strength | My Story of Bullying, Abuse, and Betrayal
In this raw and unfiltered first episode of the Burning Bridges Podcast, I open up about my childhood battles with bullying and a stutter that silenced me, the painful truth I learned about my father years later, and the abusive marriage that f...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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