Pete Tansley opens up about the years he spent chasing approval — hustling in business, wearing the nice-guy mask, and pushing himself to make others proud. We talk about the cost of that drive, the rock bottoms that forced him to stop, and how therapy, fatherhood, and reconnection helped him shift from proving and pleasing to actually being himself.

It’s an honest, hopeful conversation about masks, mistakes, and what real freedom looks like on the other side.

In this episode, Mel Briony is back on the couch with me for round two. We talk about the messy dance between self-doubt and self-kindness, why mistakes aren’t really “wrong,” and how breathwork and nervous system awareness can shift the way we show up in everyday life.

It’s equal parts raw, practical, and hilarious (yes, donuts do make a cameo). If you’ve ever felt stuck in perfectionism, tired of people-pleasing, or just sick of kicking yourself in the shins — this one’s for you.

In this conversation, Barney shares his journey from chronic pain, heavy drinking, and living in a freeze state to discovering breathwork, forgiveness, and a new way of showing up as a dad, husband, and human. We talk about the cost of pushing through, the shock of repeating old patterns, and the surprising power of celebrating — not pitying — your younger self.

It’s raw, funny, and refreshingly down-to-earth. If you’ve ever been curious about breathwork but wary of the woo, Barney’s no-bullshit approach might just change the way you see it.

Our life has been a bit of a shit-show over the past 4-6 weeks, but it feels like we're coming out the other side. In this episode we share our stories of pushing too hard and then realising that (in different ways) we are actually way out of alignment.

Fear, scarcity and expectation all played weird roles in this one but in this very human episode, we share what it looks like to come back to what really matters.

If you have had a few "how did I get here?" moments lately, then this conversation is for you.

“What if being different wasn’t something to fix… but something to honour?”

In this conversation, Kellie Glab speaks openly about choosing a life outside the norm — a life without children, without conformity and without the kind of understanding she often sees others receive. We explore the quiet grief that can come with that, and the deep self-compassion it takes to sit with difference instead of turning away from it.

“It sucks that we get wise just in time to be too tired to do anything with it.”

Clancy Simkins joins me for a raw, hilarious and unexpectedly moving conversation about all the messy parts of life — burnout, cancer, parenting, control and the endless dance between falling apart and holding it together.

We talk about permission to stop, black humour as a survival skill and the lifelong challenge of accepting ourselves (especially when our default is to fix, rescue or over-function).

"Fear is often a mile wide and an inch deep”"

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and men’s group facilitator Linzey Beister for a real conversation about the messy (and often beautiful) work of showing up emotionally.

We talk ghosting, people-pleasing, emotional avoidance and the old patterns that keep us from connection. Linzey shares his journey from men's work into Hakomi therapy and we explore what it means to do deep work in a slow, supportive, and nonviolent way.

"I carry the weight of it… and it’s heavy."

In this deeply personal and quietly powerful conversation, Toni Mackay shares what it’s like to live life in 12-week cycles — the rhythm of CT scans and waiting for results that come with stage four bowel cancer. But this is more than a story about illness. It’s about self-worth, independence, boundaries, love, and what it really means to carry the weight of it and still choose joy.

What if the way you’ve been holding it all together is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Ellis to talk about what happens when we stop running on autopilot and start facing the things we’ve been avoiding — grief, uncertainty and the deeper questions of who we really are.

“"I fall apart in private. I resolve in private. But I’m learning that there’s real power in being seen while I’m still in it—not just after I’ve figured it out."

In this raw and resonant episode, Rick sits down with Darci Charlie Dee—yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, and fellow Gestalt therapy student—for a real-deal conversation about the courage it takes to be seen

“Sometimes the hardest part of getting unstuck is admitting you're stuck in the first place.”

In this solo episode, I explore the very real, very human experience of feeling stuck. Whether it’s in work, relationships, creativity, or just within yourself, this one’s for the moments where nothing’s terribly wrong… but nothing’s really moving either.

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

In this warm, real-deal episode of Humaning, I sit down with Paul Holland—a long-time friend and fellow explorer of the human experience. We delve into the gifts (and growing pains) of uncertainty, navigating midlife transitions, redefining fatherhood, and pursuing freedom on our own terms.

“Uncertainty holds so much more freedom than the illusion of control.”

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with therapist and all-round legend Katia Erokhina to explore how we can find freedom, choice and meaning in life’s messier moments.

“It’s not always about fixing. Sometimes it’s about being with what is.”

In this special episode, I sit down with my partner Jo to explore FRACing — our own go-to framework for deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Chris Slater normally prefers to stay out of the limelight, but behind his private persona is a compelling story .

In this episode, Chris and I talk about the internal chaos that was bubbling away as he tried to build his chiro practise. The combination of control, anger and co-dependency was created some real-life "challenges" and he then realised he was turning to alcohol to numb the knock-on feelings.

But Chris's story is one of serious self-responsibility.

Emily Rockit is one hell of a storyteller.

In this episode, she shares her stories about navigating well-being, grappling with loss and the rollercoaster that is the music industry.

Along the way, we unpack the power of connection, the magic of storytelling and that all-too-familiar wrestling match with imposter syndrome.

Em also opens up about writing a book designed to empower indie artists, sharing hard-earned lessons from her own journey.

Nicole Dean is one inspiring human. 

As much for her honesty and courage as for her actions and achievements. 

In this conversation, we chat about burnout, identity shifts and what it took to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. We talk about how movement played a huge role in her transformation, the struggle to be kinder to herself and how nature became a big part of her healing.

Nic also opens up about the life-changing grief of losing her unborn baby and what it looked like to rediscover joy again. 

This is a raw, honest convo about growth, resilience and the beauty of getting to know yourself.

In this episode, I sit down (for the second time) with John Williams for a chat that feels less like an interview and more like two humans figuring things out together. We cover everything from therapy and personal growth to how tech is changing the way we connect (for better or worse).

John opens up about the wins he’s celebrating, why joy isn’t just a luxury, and the magic of giving himself permission to just be. We also dive into self-worth, personal space (especially as a parent) and the wild ride of navigating identity beyond just the roles we play.

Do you ever feel like you spend more time in your head than in your heart or body? Sophia gets it, it’s been her default way of navigating the world, using intellect and achievement to feel safe and valued.

In this episode, we dive into the deeper layers of this pattern, uncovering how it’s often tied to our sense of self-worth and the subtle ways it can protect us from feeling and facing shame.

Rick and Sophia share candid stories about their journeys to befriend shame, both within themselves and in relationship to others, reflecting on the profound transformations that can unfold when we allow ourselves be seen and held in our raw humanity.

Melanie Briony knows herself really well. She knows she can be a bit of a people pleaser, she can procrastinate and she would prefer to avoid uncomfortable conversations.

But as someone who runs her own business, she also knows these parts of her don't really serve her as a business owner and more importantly as a human.

Listen as Mel talks about the different ways she has accepted her parts and how she has used breathwork and nervous system regulation to really come home to herself.