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.

Burning Bridges Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Renee & Taimana, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Renee & Taimana hosts Burning Bridges Podcast, a health show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  #27 Jason Tupou | Waking up Determined

  Aug 15, 202651 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Meet Jason Tupou - Tongan-born, raised in New Zealand. Today, he’s a father, a co-founder of Active Heros, and a man on a mission to unlock the potential in every individual through sport. His message is simple but powerful: Creating Possibilities for All Abilities. But Jasons journey took a terrifying turn when he was struck down by sepsis and put in an induced coma for over 2 weeks. He opens up about the demons he faced, the fight to find his way back, and the incredible road to recovery. This is a story about resilience, purpose, courage and refusing to give up. Jason story proves that sometimes the biggest battles create the strongest people. That no one is coming to save you, you have to save yourself. What a story. What journey. Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

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  Episode #1

  Full Volume: Ep 1

  Aug 9, 202631 minS2

  This is Full Volume, where Renee & Taimana get loud In our first episode, we talk about our first year on Burning Bridges Podcast. - the guests we've had, the challenges we've faced, and everything in between. Pull up, give us your topic, and get our honest take - we might get loud about it next time.

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  Episode #26

  #26 "Who's Next: Jahzia Puohotaua | From Gangsta Dreams, Obese to Elite"

  Aug 1, 20261h 42mS1

  Jahzia Puohotaua grew up in Whanganui, New Zealand, chasing a father he barely knew into the gang world — until his mother made the call that changed everything, sending him to Brisbane at 11 to start again. At 19, he returned to Brisbane for good, weighing 137kg and squeezed into 4XL pants, fully convinced he’d become a world champion boxer. What followed was “Allegiance Boxing” — training out of a mate’s garage and turning that belief into reality. Jahzia opens up about his professional career being cut short by a medical retirement at 25 after discovering an assist in his brain, and the identity crisis of losing the only thing he’d ever known himself to be. He talks about growing up a white Māori boy fighting to prove where he belonged, becoming a different kind of father than the one he had, and drawing on his years of pre-fight training camps and cutting weight — the do’s and don’ts learned through his own failures and successes — to help other boxers get fight-ready. This one’s about staying staunch when life takes the thing you built your whole identity around. As Jahzia puts it: “Anyone who’s ever judging you isn’t doing better than you. Keep going.”

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  Episode #25

  #25 Shaymus Edwards | My Journey

  Jul 18, 20261h 31mS1

  In this powerful episode, Shaymus Edwards opens up about a childhood marked by rejection, feeling passed between family members, unseen, unsafe, and disconnected. Those early wounds followed him into adulthood, where unresolved trauma led him down the path of meth addiction, poor decisions, and nearly losing everything that mattered most. As a father living in Australia, Shaymus reached a turning point that changed the course of his life forever. What followed wasn't just recovery—it was healing. Immersing himself in his roots and culture, building meaningful relationships and finding strength through brotherhood, Shaymus shares his passion for energy, frequency, spirituality, fatherhood, family, culture and creating safe spaces. This is a raw, emotional conversation about trauma, resilience, forgiveness, identity, and the incredible power of choosing a different path. If this conversation moves you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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  Burning Bridges Podcast

  An Ocean Apart, A Perfect Match | Anthony & Bella

  Jul 4, 20261h 20m

  What happens when you take a chance on love... with someone on the other side of the world? In this heartwarming episode of Burning Bridges , Anthony and Bella share their incredible journey from meeting online—Anthony in America and Bella in Australia—to building a beautiful life together on the Gold Coast with Bella's two children. Their story is filled with laughter, honesty, and valuable lessons about modern relationships. They open up about navigating long-distance love, recognising red flags, staying true to their values, and the intentional steps they took to create a strong and lasting marriage. Anthony also shares his experience of leaving the United States to start a new life in Australia, the culture shock, and why he believes Australians embrace a more relaxed, friendly, and carefree way of life. Add in their shared love of fishing, boating, and adventure, and it's easy to see why these two are a perfect match. This episode is a celebration of taking a leap of faith, trusting the process, and discovering that sometimes your soulmate is waiting for you on the other side of the world. If you've ever believed in love, wondered whether online dating really works, or needed a reminder that the best stories often begin with one simple message—this episode is for you.

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