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Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. I’m your host, Dana Grant, and I believe in the boundless potential within each of us. Join me as we dive into transformative conversations that inspire growth, compassion, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Let’s embark on this journey together, unlocking the power within and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. This is The Dana ...
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It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people. Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show! In this week’s powerful episode, Dana sits down with Libby Stevenson, a therapeutic wellbeing practitioner, Yoga Teacher and the founder of Libby Stevenson Wellbeing. Libby specializes in helping high-achieving women break free from chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout through a trauma-informed, body-based appro…
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Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. This week on The Dana Grant Show, we’re joined by Amanda Soukoulis, a systems strategist and soulful entrepreneur who helps coaches and CEOs scale their businesses through aligned operations and energetic clarity. In this e…
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Sir Steve Hansen is one of the greatest All Black coaches of all time. He is a true legend of the game. The stats don’t lie: + 107 test matches as head coach over 8 seasons + Only 10 losses, for a win record of 87% + World rugby coach of the year 4 times. + Two Halberg awards for NZ coach of the year. In this exclusive and very rare podcast appeara…
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Dr.Libby is one of the most trusted voices in nutrition and wellness. She has a PhD in nutritional biochemistry and 14 best selling books to back it up. Her latest life changing book is “Fix Iron First.” Dr.Libby is passionate about educating others on stress, women's health, and the emotional drivers behind our food choices. To put it simply- she’…
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Tim O’Connor is the long-standing headmaster of Auckland Grammar School. When he started the job in 2012 he became only the 11th headmaster at Grammar in the schools 156 year history. In this conversation, Tim shares the highs and lows of his 13-years at Grammar. And his 10 years as the head of my old school, PNBHS, before that. This podcast offers…
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In this radiant and deeply aligned conversation, Dana sits down with soul-sister and high-frequency leader Anna Lozano. From building and selling successful companies to guiding powerhouse women through quantum transformations, Anna shares how slowing down, surrendering control, and embracing feminine energetics led to her biggest breakthroughs. Th…
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Daniel Rankin is a dog dad to a cute little pug called Fraser, he’s a content creator, a self-taught baker and a Samoan man who’s redefining masculinity one cheeky, flirty, sexy, flour-covered reel at a time (Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/mancancooknz/). Chances are you’ve seen his topless baking videos on Instagram or TikTok: Sometime…
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In this deeply personal episode of The Dana Grant Show, Dana joined by the radiant Jetty—embodiment coach, feminine energy mentor, and creator of TruJetty.com. Jetty is on a mission to help women reclaim their voice, own their presence, and lead from their sacred truth. Together, we explore what it means to stop performing and start embodying. To s…
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In the history of rugby in New Zealand there have been a total of 1,223 All Blacks. Of that elite group, a much smaller number go on to be known as All Black legends. GRANT FOX most definitely has legend status- he is a genuine New Zealand rugby icon. He wore the number 10 jersey and is considered one of the greatest goal kickers of all time. He wa…
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When it comes to true crime podcasting in New Zealand, Ryan Wolf is in a league of his own. Even if you've never pressed play on his gripping podcast Guilt, you've probably heard about it in the news: this is the series that’s led NZ Police to re-examine their own investigations on major cases. And the wildest part? Ryan is completely self-taught. …
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This week on The Dana Grant Show, Dana sits down with renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author Terri Cole, whose groundbreaking work in Boundary Boss and Too Much has redefined how we approach emotional health and relationships. In this powerful conversation, Terri introduces the concept of high-functioning codependency—a term she coined to…
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Cecilia Robinson is a true powerhouse in New Zealand business. She’s the founder of some of this country’s most well-known and loved companies, including Au Pair Link, My Food Bag, and more recently, Tend, a healthcare platform she started with her husband James where their goal is to make Kiwis the healthiest people in the world. She’s been named …
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Dr. Ben O'Keeffe is one of the best rugby referees in the world—and he's also a fully qualified doctor, specializing in ophthalmology. This episode first dropped in 2023, shortly after Ben made headlines for the intense backlash (including death threats) he received after officiating the Super Rugby Final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. Since…
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In 2011, 22 year old Troy Hall was young, fit, and working hard to turn his life around after years of addiction and violence. Then, on a rainy day in Tauranga, everything changed: A freak accident involving overhead power lines left him clinically dead, twice. What followed was months in hospital, countless surgeries, extreme burns, the loss of bo…
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Dillon Boucher is one of New Zealand’s most decorated basketballers. In this wide-ranging conversation he opens up about everything: from being cut from the Olympic team and his relationship with Steven Adams, to his championship runs with the Breakers and being labelled a thug for how he played. He also shares personal struggles around imposter sy…
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This podcast with Ryan Fox originally came out in February 2023. I thought I’d re-share the episode in case you missed it when it first came out two years, because Ryan is playing the best golf of his career in 2025. In this conversation, recorded during his Christmas holiday in New Zealand, we talk about loads of stuff: + What it feels like to win…
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Cam Webster was part of the Team NZ crew who won the Americas Cup in Barcelona in 2024. What made this moment of sporting success even more significant for Cam was the journey he took to get there. Before joining Team NZ, Cam spent 15 years dedicating his life to rowing. He even endured the devastation of missing out on the Olympics, twice, and wat…
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In this powerful episode of The Dana Grant Show, Dana is joined by the incomparable Patrice Washington — bestselling author, media personality, founder of Redefining Wealth, and a voice of transformation for women seeking alignment with purpose, prosperity, and peace. With a message rooted in faith and practical wisdom, Patrice shares her own perso…
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Honey Hireme-Smiler is one of the greatest rugby players New Zealand has ever produced, across both league and union. But Honey Hireme-Smiler is so much more than just a sporting legend. She’s a mum, a trailblazer, a role-model, a commentator, a mentor, and an unapologetic force for good. This is a small part of the Honey Hireme-Smiler story: +Stor…
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Brook Macdonald on the Crash That Changed His Life, Racing Again & Resilience In this episode, legendary Kiwi downhill mountain biker Brook Macdonald (aka The Bulldog) opens up like never before. He talks about: 🏆 Becoming a professional athlete and millionaire by age 30 💥 The horrific 2019 crash that broke his back at World Champs 🧠 The mental and…
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations inspire bold transformations. This week, Dana is joined by the radiant and magnetic Jessica Papineau, celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, speaker, and the visionary behind CSJ Styling. From a humble upbringing in the backwoods of Maine to building a powerhouse brand that helps ent…
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In this raw and powerful episode, K’Lee opens up like never before. From becoming a pop star at 14 to surviving an abusive relationship and being held at gunpoint, K’Lee’s story is one of strength, resilience, and redemption. She shares the truth behind early fame, the music industry’s dark side, her battle with postpartum depression, and nearly lo…
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Dave Wood is a high-performance coach. He hosts workshops at West Auckland’s Piha Beach called Calm Under Pressure which combine mental and physical challenges- clients (including UFC stars, Team NZ champions and Olympic athletes) often describe these workshops as life changing. Dave Wood has done a lot, seen a lot and learned a lot. I genuinely be…
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show—where we dive into bold, heart-centered conversations that wake you up and turn you on to life. This week, Dana welcomes the radiant Danielle Savory—a certified sex coach, neuroscience expert, and speaker—who’s on a mission to help women reclaim their bodies, rewire their minds, and reconnect with pleasure as a p…
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In this very non-political conversation, Christopher Luxon shares insights into his personal life, family values, and career journey. Some of the ground we cover includes: + How his upbringing shaped him. And how his parents cope with the criticism he cops + His friendship with Sir John Key + Why he has never touched alcohol. + The backstory of his…
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Mitch Lowe is one of the key players in New Zealand's live music industry. His company Audiology has organized over 500 events across New Zealand and Australia with artists including Bryan Adams, Cardi B, T Pain, Fisher, Snoop Dogg and even The Wiggles. He is also the brains behind major festivals like Bay Dreams, Mardi Gras, Sound splash, and more…
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This week on The Dana Grant Show, Dana sits down with Ryan Phillips—former professional hockey player, international speaker, filmmaker, and founder of Bridging Cultures—for one of the most powerful, unfiltered conversations yet. In this deeply personal episode, Ryan opens up about his journey from trauma and addiction to spiritual awakening and gl…
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Pax Assasdi is one of the most recognizable voice's in New Zealand comedy. If you are not familiar with Pax. Get ready- you’re about to meet an awesome human. He’s a very brief bio: he’s a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and TV host. He created and starred in a TV show loosely based on his life called “Raised by Refugees.” (which you can stream on…
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Stefan Ozich is now part of a very small group of guests to make a return appearance on the podcast. ICYMI, Stefan first appeared on the podcast towards the end of 2024. At the time he was about to embark on a jaw-dropping run- the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail. Twice. Cape Reinga to Bluff and all the way back again. That’s 6000km. A…
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where soulful conversations meet transformative breakthroughs. In this powerful episode, Dana sits down with Dawn Dahlby, certified financial planner, CEO of Relevé Financial Group, author of Live WELLthy, and the first U.S. behavioral financial advisor to merge real-world money strategies with emotional wealth.…
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Theo Shakes is an insanely talented 23-year-old New Zealand-based actor, writer, director, and content creator who is living proof of what happens when some natural talent meets a lot of hard work. Theo has 2 million Tik-Tok followers and over 200 million likes. But I feel like it would be unfair to just call him a Tik-Tokker because there is so mu…
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Jessie Rose is a psychic medium. Full disclosure- I am a skeptic! I don’t believe in this stuff at all. But I also have an open mind and am keen to talk to all sorts of different people on this podcast as a way that I can learn more and potentially change beliefs I have. So, when Jessie Rose messaged me about coming on the podcast, I said yes. And …
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet real transformation. In this electrifying episode, Dana sits down with the dynamic Jimmy Hays Nelson—widely known as Coach Jimmy, a high-performance business coach for over a decade and the founder of Well-Crafted Stories. He’s a powerhouse speaker, mentor, and former perf…
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Today’s guest is someone whose name or voice you’ll definitely recognize- David Lomas. Reality TV always gets a bad rap, but for well over a decade this is the genre of TV David Lomas has been involved with, and he has been changing lives for the better. With shows like “David Lomas Investigates” he has helped hundreds of people track down long-los…
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When it comes to horse racing, Opie Bosson is one of the best to ever do it. He is an absolute legend. Here are a few bullet point highlights: + Over 2,000 career wins. + The New Zealand record for the most Group 1 victories by a jockey. He won his first Group 1 race as an apprentice at just 16 years old. + He’s won the prestigious New Zealand Derb…
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the extraordinary Annalie Howling—a transformational coach, trauma specialist, and author—who shares her raw and powerful journey through shame, burnout, and into deep self-healing. After surviving a violent childhoo…
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Lee Warn broke his back in 1989 when he was 16 years old. For 5 years after that he became, understandably, a depressed and angry young man. Then after a failed attempt at taking his own life at 21, he changed his outlook and perspective on life. And what he has done in the three decades since then is pretty cool: + Last year he took part in the Lo…
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If you grew up in New Zealand in the ‘90s and early 2000s, chances are you know EXACTLY who Karl Burnett is…. or at least his legendary Shortland Street character, Nick Harrison. For over a decade, Karl was one of the biggest stars on the biggest show on New Zealand TV. This is part of the Karl Burnett story: + His whole Shortland Street experience…
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Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the incredible Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs, a former UK police inspector turned wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey of reclaiming her life—physically, mentally, and spiritually. After 30 years in law enforcement,…
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Dr. Ineke Meredith was raised in Samoa; she came to New Zealand to study medicine. Then she got pregnant and gave birth to a son just has she was preparing for her final exams. Being the force of nature she is, she managed to give birth on a Monday then sit her exam on the Friday. Then juggle being a mum while working as an emergency surgeon. This …
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Jack Church is not a well-known guy. But that is part of what I love about this podcast community we have created. We can meet cool people and share the incredible stories of Kiwis that you may otherwise never hear about. And Jack Church most definitely ticks those boxes. Quick backstory- 4 years ago Jack was working as a personal trainer for the R…
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Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. This week, I am honored to sit down with Andrea Owen—three-time bestselling author, speaker, and coach, known for her powerful books 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life, How to Stop Feeling Like Sht*, and Make Some Noise. Andre…
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Scott Beard joined the police force when he was 19 years old. He is 64 now and still doing the job he loves as one of New Zealand’s most decorated and respected police officers. This man has seen and done it all during his life of service. But it was his work during the Grace Millane missing persons and murder inquiry that that was career defining.…
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Chris Hipkins was the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand. And at the time of recording this podcast, he is the leader of the Labour party and hoping to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. This podcast is small part of the Chis “Chippy” Hipkins story. It was an honor to connect with him for his first long form podcast that focused on who …
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Welcome to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I’m honored to host Renee Warren—a PR powerhouse, entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Pink Skirt Project, a movement and brand designed to empower women to confidently own their story and step into the spotl…
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Jason Ryan is the forwards coach for the All Blacks. Before that he was involved with numerous other high profile teams including the Crusaders where, alongside Scott “Razor” Robertson, he helped build a dynasty, winning multiple Super Rugby titles. This is a small part of the Jason Ryan story. + How a butcher from the West Coast ended up becoming …
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Beast Games was an incredible series from the worlds biggest You Tube star, Jimmy Donaldson (better known as Mr.Beast). Jeff Allen beat 999 other competitors to win the whole series and in doing so took home the largest cash prize in TV history- $10 million USD. This podcast is a small part of the Jeff Allen story. We talk about how a 44-year-old d…
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Welcome to another bold and empowering episode of The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered stories, authentic connections, real talk, and real action come together. Today, I’m honored to host Tamra Andress—a faith-led entrepreneur, spiritual strategist, author, and founder of the F.I.T. in Faith movement, who is redefining what success looks like …
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Steve Williams first appeared on the podcast in February 2024. Now he has a brand-new book out called “Together We Roared” all about his partnership with Tiger Woods and he is back for round 2! He doesn’t do a lot of stuff like this so to have him on the podcast- TWICE- is a massive honour. Steve is best known for his 12-year partnership with Tiger…
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Mark Hunt is one of the toughest fighters to ever step into a ring or octagon. This episode needs to come with a very strong warning. There is a lot of coarse language. Also, other themes which could be unsuitable for some: drugs, alcohol, gambling, violence, and extreme childhood trauma. None of this is done in a gratuitous way- Marks life has bee…
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