Best Hayley Ninja Podcasts (2025)

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Ultimate Athlete - 15% off with our discount code 7:34

2+ y ago7:34

7:34

In this short episode Max discusses Ultimate Athlete as it returns to Mt Maunganui on the 28-29th April 2023. Use our discount code for 15% off entry. The show notes can be found at:

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011 - Good Sh*t, Good Food, Good Mood 14:27

2+ y ago14:27

14:27

Have you ever heard the phrase, 'Good Food, Good Mood' - turns out there's some actual science behind it 😉 Tune in to this week's solo episode, as I chat about gut health, why your food affects your mood, why superfoods aren't a thing, and how to avoid Alzheimer's. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you'd like a quest…

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010 - Objectives, Owning It & Oversharing 22:15

2+ y ago22:15

22:15

Do you have goals or objectives that you want to achieve? Are they compelling enough to give you the will or desire to do what you need to do? Or is your detour from the path of least resistance doomed from the very start? In this episode I'm sharing my big ass goal for next year, and the reasons I have that will keep me motivated for all the long …

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Andrew Robinson 1:03:57

2+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

We sit down with Andrew Robinson and hear stories about his adventure racing, obstacle racing, ultra running, and more. In the news, we talk about the biggest week in NZ OCR that is just around the corner at the end of November/start of December with three races happening within a week of each other: Spartan, Ultimate Athlete Orewa, and Alpha Chall…

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009 - Man Flu, Mums & Minimum Effective Dose 13:27

2+ y ago13:27

13:27

Are you good at prioritising? Or are you constantly putting pressure on yourself to achieve, even when the conditions aren't right to do that? Have you let the mindset of brushing your priorities to the side effect every area of your life? In this episode I talk about having a minimum effective dose, and how having a range to work within when talki…

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008 - Clean Eating, Crack Crisps & Cheat Meals 15:13

3y ago15:13

15:13

In this solo episode I cover a range of topics relating to HOW we eat, and the morality we place on food, and emotional eating. Do you think you're a bad person for what you stick in your gob? Are there certain foods you just can't trust yourself to be around? Do you label foods as 'naughty' or think healthy foods are 'boring? Then you might wanna …

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007 - Weighty Issues - Surgery, Social Media & Slimming World 47:48

3y ago47:48

47:48

This is a CRACKER of an episode! Join me as I chat to Dr Ed Pooley, GP..... Ed works as an NHS GP with an interest in the interface between psychology and health. Prior to medical school he was a researcher in molecular biology, neuropathology and behavioural genetics. When not working in primary care, Ed works as a communications consultant traini…

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006 - Keep Calm, Be Uncomfortable, and Stay on the Continuum 13:42

3y ago13:42

13:42

Join me in this solo episode as I chat about where the greatest effort and adaptation needs to happen in order for you to be successful with your health goals. Mindset matters, and as you shift to a new version of yourself, there will be battles to be had with the old version. Learn to like being uncomfortable, embrace the process, and realise that…

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05 Strong Girls, Scary Grapes, & Starting A Revolution 1:07:10

3y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

This is an EPIC episode where I chat to my favourite Canadian, Kristen Ingraham Morgan. Passionate coach, owner of LN CrossFit in Lincoln, previous Food Ninja client, founder of the Strong Girls Squad and wearer of many fitness-related hats. We cover her journey to better balance, and therefore better health, the dangers of 'popular' nutrition prog…

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004 - Consistency, Cake and other C Words 29:18

3y ago29:18

29:18

There's ONE WAY to achieve your own version of healthy - and it ain't cake! Join me in this episode as I chat consistency, cake and confidence. Imagine if you actually DID all the stuff you said you were going to? Where would you be with your health & your goals? How would that affect your self-esteem & your confidence? Don't know how the hell to d…

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003 - Grit, Gulls & Good Advice 55:46

3y ago55:46

55:46

With his usual brand of brutal honesty & zero sugar coating, Dan chats about what it ACTUALLY takes to build a business, how to cultivate resilience, and how he's come full circle from putting his health on the back burner to achieve his goals, to being the fittest, healthiest and happiest he's been for years 💪🏽 You can find Dan's 17k strong FREE F…

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02 - Big Sticks & Scare Tactics 14:50

3y ago14:50

14:50

How do you prefer to be held accountable? Do you like the big stick approach, do you scare yourself into doing stuff, or are you a collaborator? In this episode I talk about how I'm shit at accountability for myself and why that's been of benefit for my clients, the different methods I use to help people move from being held accountable, to becomin…

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001 - Terry Pops My Cherry 45:16

3y ago45:16

45:16

Join me as Terry pops my cherry 😏 My first ever guest talks about how he created his version of healthy, and the challenges he encountered while doing so. How do you hydrate when you're in a car all day? How do you avoid vegan junk food, and is doing yoga in Morrisons car park ever OK? He also regales us of tales of the time he counted all the ceil…

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Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022 Special 1:53:42

3y ago1:53:42

1:53:42

In this special episode we celebrate one year of podcasting!!! Join us - with not 1 but 8 guests! - as we talk about Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022. We talk with Event Organisers Gavin and Joss; the top 3 male elite racers Julian Oakley, Michael Voss and Ben Hennessy; and the top 2 female elite racers Deb Fuller and Maria Bentley. You’ll also h…

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Grit, Gulls & Good Advice with Dan Meredith 56:01

3y ago56:01

56:01

With his usual brand of brutal honesty & zero sugar coating, Dan chats about what it ACTUALLY takes to build a business, how to cultivate resilience, and how he's come full circle from putting his health on the back burner to achieve his goals, to being the fittest, healthiest and happiest he's been for years 💪🏽 You can find Dan's 17k strong FREE F…

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Hayley Aitken 1:02:19

3y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

We hear from Hayley Aitken - Spartan racer extraordinaire, personal trainer, and non-stop energiser bunny. In the news, we talk about some World Championship announcements: World’s Toughest Mudder has been sanctioned as the 24-hour OCR World Championship, and NZ’s own GODZone has been sanctioned as the Expedition Racing World Championship, with a $…

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0110 - Legs, Bums, Genetics & Guns 22:27

3y ago22:27

22:27

In this episode I chat about comparison and why it's not always possible to just 'dream, believe and achieve' like all those IG Fitness Gurus tell you. We dive into why genetics means you need to work with what you've got, and the real and actionable ways you can move yourself along the sliding scale of health. We also talk about my epic arse, why …

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Nicola Reynolds 1:08:10

3y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Nicola Reynolds has raced in three 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudders, and many other endurance races. We find out about some of the accomplishments this down-to-earth kiwi has achieved. In the news we cover the results from Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui. We also listen to the first part of an interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO o…

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0109 - Balance, Babies & the Big Picture with Sarah JJ 50:42

3y ago50:42

50:42

Join me as I chat to International Bestselling author, Award Winning Businesswoman, and perhaps the greatest accolade of all - my mentor for the past THREE YEARS (!), Sarah Jolley-Jarvis. We talk about defining your own version of wealth, having balance, and what it's like to run a business with three children under five. How does Sarah stay sane a…

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0108 - Consistency, Cake and Other C Words 29:18

3y ago29:18

29:18

There's ONE WAY to achieve all your hopes and dreams, whether that's business or health - and it ain't cake! Join me in this episode as I chat consistency, cake and confidence. Imagine if you actually DID all the stuff you said you were going to? Where would you be with your health & your business? How would that affect your self-esteem & your conf…

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Simplicity, spinal surgeries & sitting under trees 48:32

3y ago48:32

48:32

Join me as I talk to Deirdre Amies, Intuitive Business & Money Coach - our very first International Guest! She talks to me about starting a business while still working in corporate and being Mum to two boys, the inevitable burnout that came with that, and how she makes sure she doesn't reach the same point with her own business. We also cover Cros…

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0106 - Big Stick Energy and Scare Tactics 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

Join me as I chat all things accountability in this solo episode. How do you prefer to be held accountable? Do you like the big stick approach, do you scare yourself into doing stuff, or are you a collaborator? In this episode I talk about how I'm shit at accountability for myself and why that's been of benefit for my clients, the different methods…

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Madeline Dolente 1:33:29

3y ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Our guest is Madeline Dolente! She’s recently moved to NZ, and is an international fitness professional, trainer to the trainers, fitness model, TV personality, author, Spartan Racer, Life Coach, and Social Media Influencer. Her passion is helping people get off the couch and achieve the life that they dream of. In the news we cover World Obstacle’…

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0105 - Self Awareness, Spreadsheets & Shoes with Martin JJ 46:07

3y ago46:07

46:07

I chat to the founder of Full Spectrum Agency, Martin Jolley-Jarvis, about his entrepreneurship journey, running a business with a young family, and also why he might be the Imelda Marcos of the marketing world! As someone who's had his share of health challenges, Martin talks us through how his priorities have shifted, how he looks after himself a…

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Why Your Business Can Be Bad For Your Health 16:49

3+ y ago16:49

16:49

In this solo episode I chat about the unique health challenges of being a business owner, and the two things we can do to avoid getting caught up in it! I'd love to know your thoughts! You can comment on any of my socials, Instagram or Facebook. You can visit my website here.By Hayley Ninja

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0103 - Pain Pills, Spills & Belly Laughs with JoFo 1:01:10

3+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

I chat to long term client JoFo who's a multiple business owner of some diverse businesses - beauty treatments, copywriting and the author of 29 fiction books! Jo takes me through her entrepreneurial health journey, from car crashes, pain pills, torn rotator cuffs, running, cycling, working nights and finally heading towards the balance she's been …

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0102 - How to get your Mojo back 13:16

3+ y ago13:16

13:16

A solo episode this week as I talk about how to find your motivation or mojo when it's deserted you. The constant state of change-adjust-change-meltdown-adjust that we've all be experiencing for the last couple of years has taken its toll on our mental resilience. Not only that but feeling like a human pinball doesn’t leave a lot of room for consis…

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Gavin and Jocelin - Ultimate Athlete Event Organisers 1:10:58

3+ y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

We talk with the couple behind the Ultimate Athlete series. They tell us about a new obstacle, course changes for Mt Maunganui, course info for Orewa, and much more! We’re very excited to welcome EarShots as the show’s sponsor! Use code NZOCR for 10% off at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/04/22/…

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Justin Jones 1:15:43

3+ y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

In this episode we have a fascinating talk with Justin Jones - OCR athlete based in the UK, SGX coach and personal trainer, and CurraNZ brand ambassador. In the news we cover Spartan Auckland’s latest postponement and its bizarre timing. Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/05/24/podcast-ep-14-justin-jones/…

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0101 - Terry Pops My Cherry 52:34

3+ y ago52:34

52:34

Join me as Terry pops my cherry 😏 My first ever guest talks hydration strategies when you're in a car all day, vegan junk food, doing yoga in Morrisons car park and the time he counted all the ceiling tiles in his lounge. I promise you it's more exciting than it sounds! 🤣 If you'd like to know more about Terry you can check him out here: https://ww…

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Fit For Business Intro 10:40

3+ y ago10:40

10:40

In this episode I tell you who the Life Style Ninja is, how I can help you, and what you can expect from the next few episodes.By Hayley Ninja

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Katie Sparrow - Ninja Warrior 42:11

3+ y ago42:11

42:11

We talk with Katie Sparrow, two-time Australian Ninja Warrior contestant. Originally from New Zealand but now living in Australia, Katie is a personal trainer who also acts, sings, does stunts, beatboxes, and competes in Ninja Warrior! In the news we cover the Alpha Adventure Series, Adventure 1 was announced as the official adventure racing world …

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Murray Fleming - General Manager of Event Promotions 1:11:38

3+ y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

In this episode we talk with Murray Fleming, General Manager of Event Promotions. Murray set up Event Promotions in 1989 when event management was in its infancy. Event Promotions is undeniably one of the leaders in the New Zealand event management industry. Each year they run 10 of the largest and more iconic events in the country, attracting arou…

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Matt Ansley - OCR, minigolf and pub quiz legend 1:26:40

3+ y ago1:26:40

1:26:40

In this episode we sit down with Matt Ansley. Between 2013 and 2018 Matt became an OCR legend, completing 33 laps of standard Tough Mudders, 1 Tougher Mudder, 2 Toughest Mudders, 4 World’s Toughest Mudders, 4 Spartan Sprints, 3 Spartan Supers, 1 Spartan Beast, and 6 Spartan Ultras, as well as local OCR races. Matt was also pursuing mini golf and is…

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Hania Aitken 1:19:38

3+ y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

We've reached 10 episodes! In the 10th episode, we talk with Hania Aitken - obstacle racer, contestant on the Australian Spartan tv show, firefighter, ambassador for Zeenya Clothing, and mother of 4. In the news we cover Alpha Challenge results, interviews and a race review. As well as results from the Spartan World Championship, new races coming f…

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Scotty Thornton - NZ's greatest obstacle racer(?) 1:21:28

3+ y ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Scotty has achieved some amazing results in ultra distance running: Spartan Ultra Brisbane 2016 – 2nd place; World's Toughest Mudder 2016 – 70 miles; Tougher Mudder Whistler 2017 – 1st place, Toughest Mudder Whistler (later that same night) – 30 miles, 24th place; Bright Spartan Trifecta weekend 2017 – 14th in sprint, 8th in super, 2nd in ultra; Wo…

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Jeremy Robinson 1:17:17

3+ y ago1:17:17

1:17:17

With the Spartan World Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi December 3rd, we chat with Jeremy Robinson. Jeremy is a Spartan Global and MENA (Middle East and North African) brand ambassador, SGX Coach, and Kiwi living in the UAE. In this episode we cover his OCR adventures around the globe, Spartan and OCR in the middle east, as well as in NZ. In …

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Hayden Wells 58:53

3+ y ago58:53

58:53

Hayden Wells is an experienced athlete and President of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. We find out more about Hayden, his kids, his triathlon and Spartan experience, and more about obstacle sports and the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. Links News Spartan Auckland Shifts Venue - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/posts/1731012283775017 …

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Alpha Challenge - Kim & Andrew 1:14:09

4y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

We hear from Kim and Andrew, Event Organisers of The Alpha Challenge and owners of the The Fit Collective. The Alpha Challenge Event comprises a 6km, 12km, 4-hour relay, and our mini Alpha kids race. The 6km and 12km will have a competitive wave for those wanting to race on the day or qualify for OCR World Championships. SO WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO??…

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Liam Perenara-Wilkinson from Ascend Fit 1:02:31

4y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Liam runs Ascend Fit, is a certified running coach and is on the board for the NZOSA (New Zealand Obstacle Sports Association). He is passionate about the outdoors and testing himself in various endurance sports. Ascend Fit brings together a community of people who enjoy getting outdoors. They are all about running, obstacle course racing & adventu…

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Martin McKone 1:03:40

4y ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Martin is the event organiser for the Wanaka Dash obstacle race, and the owner of Multi Peak Fitness Wanaka. He's also an executive committee member of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. Listen as we talk with Martin about the Wanaka Dash, the NZOSA, as well as Spartan, Tough Mudder, Wairua Warrior and other events. Links News Spartan Shifts Dates…

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Max Bell 58:01

4y ago58:01

58:01

Max talks about parkour, crossfit, OCR, and how he came to be hosting the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast with Stephen. Links: Events mentioned in the intro: Muddy Good Run - https://muddygoodrun.co.nz/ The Mudder - https://www.themudder.co.nz/ Tough Guy and Gal Rotorua - https://eventpromotions.co.nz/adult-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/ Wanaka Dash - htt…

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Stephen Steddy 56:51

4y ago56:51

56:51

Introducing the co-host for the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast: Stephen Steddy. Finally a New Zealand podcast on obstacle course racing (OCR). Join Max Bell and co-host Stephen Steddy as they explore the realms of OCR, Hybrid racing (Hyrox, Dekafit, Obstacle Fit), Adventure Racing, Ninja and even some good old-fashioned trail running. Max is the expert…

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Maria Bentley 58:50

4y ago58:50

58:50

In the first episode, Max interviews Maria Bentley. Maria finished 2nd elite female at Ultimate Athlete, Mt Maunganui, taking home $1,000 cash! Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ: ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ …

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