Layers with Cam Holmes

Layers is all about getting beyond the superficial - having conversations that attempt to understand the why and give useful insights for your pursuits. Hosted by Cameron Holmes who has a bachelor degree in Psychology, was a Personal Trainer and works in the corporate world.

Layers with Cam Holmes is a education podcast hosted by Cameron Holmes, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cameron Holmes hosts Layers with Cam Holmes, a education show with 69 episodes published.

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  Bikepacking To All NZ Ski Fields In 46 Days | Naomi Brooke EP 71

  Sep 16, 20261h 22m

  Naomi and her friend bikepacked to all 23 NZ ski fields in 46 days during winter. This trip included 2500km+ of cycling with over 36000m of elevationIn this episode we chat about what it took to complete such a massive challenge, the difficulties they faced along the way and how it feels to complete such a physical featYou can watch their doco here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEq4BL3L6zg&t=1279sTimestamps 00:00:00 Intro00:11:09 Overcoming fears0017:33 Cycling to all 23 ski fields00:27:56 The filming logistics00:33:26 Starting the adventure00:39:47 Getting through the tough days 00:50:13 Getting sick on the trip00:58:25 Tara’s Dad breaking his leg01:03:44 Learnings from the trip01:16:51 Future trip ideas

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  NZ Scenic Pilot, Adventurer and Outdoor Instructor: Peter Mitchell | EP 70

  Aug 20, 20261h 29m

  Peter Mitchell is an outdoor instructor, adventurer and New Zealand scenic pilot. Pete shares his story of growing up, his journey through outdoor education and what it’s really like navigating the unique challenges of flying light aircraft into remote backcountry airstrips across New Zealand (to then go on an adventure). From dealing with high-altitude turbulence to flying into Milford Sound, we dive deep into the mindset, technical skills, and key learnings required for high-stakes pursuits. Check out Pete's channel for aviation and outdoor content: Final Approach NZ: https://www.youtube.com/@FinalApproachNZ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Pete’s upbringing 00:12:55 Pete’s outdoor experience 00:51:33 Pete’s pilot experience 01:00:56 Trip to Milford 01:07:55 Turbulence01:14:16 Flying jobs 01:18:13 Pete’s learnings from his pursuits #BackcountryPilot #NewZealand #Aviation #Podcast #OutdoorAdventure #FinalApproachNZ

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  She left corporate London to create the life she wanted | Laura Kirkpatrick (Laura Does Sports) - 69

  Jul 24, 20261h 40m

  Laura is a cyclist (among many other sports), a Youtube creator and left the corporate world in London to pursue the life she wanted to live - adventuring, cycling and creating content. In this episode, Laura Kirkpatrick (aka Laura Does Sports) shares the story behind leaving corporate life, overcoming heartbreak, embracing adventure and building a life driven by curiosity rather than comfort. We also chat about creativity, relationships, difficult conversations and how growth often starts where comfort ends. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Corporate work culture 00:04:45 – Life direction 00:13:21 – First video & overcoming heartbreak 00:32:41 – Communication & hard conversations 00:37:20 – The creative process & being receivers 00:45:48 – Technology & relationships 00:53:43 – Trip to Saudi Arabia 00:58:07 – Micha 01:02:40 – Sport & time in South Africa 01:24:00 – The explorer's gene 01:26:45 – Pushing through difficult things 01:31:36 – What's next

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  Finding Your Limit: Climbing NZ’s 3000m Peaks & Racing GODZone | Alastair McDowell

  Jan 29, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Alastiar McDowell is a mountaineer, endurance racer, ice/rock climber and all round adventure seeker. </p><p><br></p><p>We talk about his journey in mountaineering, climbing all 24 of NZ's 3000m peaks in a month and racing in GODZone. </p><p><br></p><p>You can find the 3000m peaks video here:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp5pDI68mkA </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00:00 Intro to Alastair’s climbing</p><p>00:07:06 Climbing in Peru 2016</p><p>00:13:46 Climbing in Yosemite </p><p>00:20:38 Climbing NZ 300m peaks in a month</p><p>00:46:52 God Zo...

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  What it really takes to join the SAS - Joe Hotai on Mindset, Missions & Manhood 67

  Nov 20, 20252h 35mS0

  <p>Joe Hotai qualified for the NZ and Aus SAS. In this episode we speak about the selection process, being deployed and what it's like to be a father and a man. </p><p><br></p><p>Joe's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/GoAlwaysALittleFurther⁩ </p><p><br></p><p>Joe's Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/joehotai</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:04:31 What is the SAS</p><p>00:09:54 Psychology assessment for SAS</p><p>00:15:58 NZ SAS selection</p><p>00:46:44 Active deployments</p><p>00:59:04 Leaving the SAS</p><p>01:05:15 Joe’s main Iraq cont...

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