In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr turns the tables on one of New Zealand’s best-known interviewers, Dom Harvey.

From his 30-year radio career to launching his own podcast and opening PodLab, Dom shares what it has taken to keep evolving in public. He reflects on leaving the security of radio, building a new chapter from scratch, and learning how much of yourself you really have to give away when your life and work are public.

The conversation also explores Dom’s lifelong relationship with running, from completing his first marathon at 14 to breaking the three-hour mark in Tokyo. Dom opens up about the health scare that running helped uncover, the mental health lessons he has learned the hard way, and why paying attention to the signs in your body can be life-changing.

Honest, funny and deeply human, this episode is about reinvention, resilience, movement, mental health, and what it really means to keep smashing your personal best.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, host and Forty Thieves co-founder Shyr Godfrey sits down with Phil Cui, founder of Yeah Bowl and Art of Recovery (formally Icemunity).

They talk about Phil’s journey from discovering calisthenics and mobility later in life to building communities around movement, breath work, and ice baths. Phil shares how small daily rituals, discipline, and learning to embrace discomfort completely changed both his physical and mental health and how he is helping others to do the same.

A real conversation about growth, identity, and learning what you’re actually capable of.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, host and co-founder of Forty Thieves Shyr Godfrey sits down with Hannah Koumakis, the founder of Dear the Series, Dear Community and Dear Brides.

They talk about starting before you feel ready, the pressure of always being “on”, burnout, boundaries, and why so many people feel disconnected right now. Hannah shares the mindset behind her “shoot, fire, aim” approach to business, how Dear Community grew into a nationwide movement, and why creating genuine connection matters more than ever.

A conversation about ambition, community, discipline, loneliness, and backing yourself.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, host Shyr sits down with Richie Hardcore, a former Muay Thai champion, community advocate, and sociology-trained thinker, for a conversation that goes well beyond the ring.

Richie shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to finding purpose through martial arts, and how discipline, movement, and stepping into discomfort helped shape his mental resilience. What begins as a conversation about fighting opens up into something deeper, touching on masculinity, violence prevention, and what it really means to be “tough” today.

They also dive into why modern life can is often too sedentary, how physical training can shift your mental health, and why growth often comes from being challenged rather than staying comfortable.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with performance coach and neuroscience expert Sally Duxfield to unpack what really drives high performance, and why most of us are getting it wrong.

Drawing on her military background and years of coaching CEOs and leaders, Sally breaks down the science behind stress, focus, sleep, and behaviour. From dopamine-driven phone addiction to the myth of “work-life balance”, she challenges conventional thinking and offers practical, science-backed tools to help people take back control of their time, energy, and attention.

This conversation helps you realise that high performance isn’t about doing more but about understanding how your own brain and body work, and using that to your advantage.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with Sean Kelly, CEO of Smartfoods and a passionate runner who has run every single day for the past six years.

Sean shares how a promise to his children sparked a life-changing journey from being overweight and physically inactive to becoming a dedicated endurance runner chasing lifelong goals.

The conversation dives into the power of habit formation, why getting up earlier can change your life, and how running builds both physical health and mental resilience.

Sean also opens up about leadership lessons from his career in FMCG, including why great businesses must “swing for the fence,” how to take smart risks, and why failure is often just learning in disguise.

This episode is packed with practical insight for anyone balancing ambition, wellbeing, family life, in the pursuit of their own personal best!

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, Shyr sits down with Courtney Durr, self-worth coach and founder of Worthwild. Courtney shares how her background in sport, including representing New Zealand in softball, shaped the way she thinks about mindset, identity and performance.

They talk about the pressure Courtney felt as a young athlete, how self-doubt started to affect her performance, and how that experience eventually led her into coaching. From there, the conversation moves into values, authenticity, and the difference between real positivity and the kind that just covers things up.

Courtney explains why slowing down matters, especially when life feels busy or uncertain, and how paying attention to what brings you joy can tell you a lot about who you are. She also shares why she focuses less on “thinking positively” and more on thinking in a way that is actually helpful.

An honest conversation about self-worth, discomfort, growth, and learning to back yourself, both in training and in life.

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In this episode of Smashing PBs, host Shyr Godfrey sits down with Alisha Lovrich, a world-class sports photographer that has covered events like the Paris Olympic Games and the recent Milan Winter Olympic Games.

Alisha shares her path from competitive athletics to sports photography after injury forced her to step away from racing. What started as bringing her camera to the track to stay connected with her teammates soon became a career built on taking chances and knowing how to capture the exact moment that an athlete has pushed beyond their limits. Drawing clear parallels between sport and photography, Alisha explains how composition, timing, and pressure exist in both worlds.

The conversation explores the realities of elite sports photography including limited access, split-second decision-making, and the physical demands of the job, alongside the personal sacrifices required to chase opportunities on the world stage. Alisha reflects on photographing New Zealand athletes at the Olympics, including the power of representation and why seeing competitors like Zoe Hobbs and Eliza McCartney matters so deeply for the next generation of female athletes.

Alisha speaks to what true success really requires: the courage to put yourself out there and chance every opportunity that comes your way, while still having the resilience to accept when things don’t work out.

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