Bring Back The Warrior

Seeing a doorway and knowing what's on the other side is only half the battle. For me this year and season is dedicated to making a transition into a better version of myself. I do hope you take care of yourself over the festive season. I will see you on the other side!   Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ultimately this is the most difficult of all, but yet the rewards that are at the end of this road will change your life. This one is where it's at.   Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This has been one of the most prominent teachings for me this year, acceptance of what is. That's all that needs to be said, go gently! Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say it is a virtue, the practice is in my view the hardest to deploy in all areas of our life. Enjoy my take on the value of patience!  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The value and understanding of tolerance from different viewpoints in the last few years has been integral in my growth. Jump in and brace yourself for a divulgence of some key learnings of Tolerance within yourself, situations and others. I really am grateful for this teaching, I hope you are too! Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Observing ourselves, others around us and mother nature. Are you good at being an observer? For me being the observer in many applications of my life has been a challenge, join me as I have a little dip into the tricky waters of observation.   Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I take a dive into energetic care for Mind, Body and Spiritual healing. I reflect on a recent trip to reconnect to myself and to a broader purpose that is very significant in my cultural journey. Take your time with this one, remember you can do what works best for you to be better one step at a time.  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me today for a bit of a switch up, I unpack my experience of moving 70km over 12 hours for a great cause- Move for Mibbinbah Challenge.  @mibbinbah_spirit_healing  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being kind most, to the one that matters most -you! This concept has been such a huge part of my own experiences in churning through recent hardships. Being your own coach, your own confidant by writing in a journal or telling yourself in the mirror you love you (don't worry I am struggling with this one too) are just some ways to gain that important self worth and stepping back into your power.  This one is pretty raw so make sure you too take the time whatever that may be to be kind to yourself, remember taking the step to get some professional support can be overwhelming but I can assure you it helps!  Peace and love fam!    Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a distinct difference between achieving and expectations. Whether it be on self, others or the world around us, this inner work on the expectation of others not meeting our own needs and wants is central to being a better version of ourselves.  The act or mindset of allowing ourselves to be at the mercy of other people and situations out of our control too often, is in my view walking a tightrope of duress, stress and anxiety that we really don't need in our lives.  Try setting the bar a bit lower, make the jump over a little easier on yourself and for others regardless of if they are in alignment with our own values or not. It does help! Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protecting yourself, the ones you hold close and the core values that matter most in your life involve the necessity of setting boundaries.  Easier said than done right? Placing boundaries in our everyday journey of life are just like most areas of our well being - hard freaking work!   Be brave and courageous to start implementing a boundary for your own peace, this could be as simple as not taking a call when you are not ready or busy. It could be not checking that work email until the family time is complete, or better still in work time.  If you want to start living more on your terms, you must be willing to have a difficult conversation or sit in some discomfort. This has been massive for me lately, enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've returned for a third season, a very humbling feeling to be creating in the act of helping others once more. Thanks so much yet again for your support.  2022 has been a very tough ride so far, throughout this season I will take you through some of the key learnings I have taken away from this experience.  Self-worth is where it starts for me to kick off, ensuring you look within and speak to yourself with kindness, compassion and empathy always. No matter the happenings in your life to this point, you must acknowledge and reassure the person that matters most- you! A core inner mantra, is to embrace and know your worth of all that you are and aspire to be! It is awesome to be back fam, I do appreciate you greatly!    Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season that was, everything I pushed out for the last 2 years in this arena I am currently doubling down on in this current time.  This is raw, vulnerable and the most important episode to date.  I dedicate this to my teacher, elder and grandfather Djayarla Dulumunmun-  “We have to give it away to keep it”  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good, the bad and the ugly, it matters most when we show up and be true.  Showing up for someone is sometimes as simple as a text message to connect, be someone's ears when they need it or guiding a group through adversity in challenging times.  This episode is dedicated to all of you who have felt the pressure, duress and hardships of recent times. Take a moment to take some of these reflections onboard, some might work out for you some won't, but the key is to just try each and every day to be a better version of you.  Take care and I appreciate you all!  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing in acts of kindness to society that really needs it right now, is a way we can transition back to reasonable functionality. Whether it is for self, for close ones or for the greater community, this powerful way of showing compassion and good will. Is what is needed in a world engulfed with fear and uncertainty.  What act of kindness can you show right now?  Remember it is ultra important to look at acts of kindness for yourself, forgiveness for past happenings , taking life a little seriously or just stopping and celebrating you for being you! Again if I can add something to your approach to life out of this, then I am happy and content.  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can all resonate with this in one way or another throughout our journey of life. This is one of the core terms I talk to when it comes to accepting what feeling, experience, situation, space or group we find ourselves in. It's not always going to be in your comfort zone.  Nor should it, we cannot have it all ourway. If you have heard the saying ‘ I can't have my cake and eat it too?' That could happen, you could well get that full cake and scorf it all down for yourself. That would be satisfying right? Well I know you know that isn't sustainable or even realistic, at some points in different situations and times we find ourselves in. We soon realise that we have to be able to be comfortable in the uncomfortable.  Not for everyone, but I hope you can grab some of this narrative to embed into yours.   Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carving the time out for yourself, when is the last time you did that? The integral core pillar for holistic wellness in mind, body and spirit, the time to do something just for you. It doesn't matter too much what that is, a walk in nature, a swim, reading a book or just breathing and being present.  I divulge some key concepts of my own journey of self care, but it is just as important for you to search, reconnect or continue the internal work you do for you to be a better version of yourself.  Make the commitment to do something that gives you purpose and fulfilment, at least 20 minutes of the day or 2 hours if you can. It all helps and grounds us back into feeling some enjoyment and working on being kind to ourselves once again.  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you rise above to really see the situation from all angles?  Today I take on the beastly last few months of what has been my lens of life throughout the recent lockdowns in the country they call Australia. If we can try our best to vibrate higher, along with using that time to grow and adapt then that is all very useful for us. An inward look at the learnings and reflections we've experienced can go a long way to making us better versions of ourselves and our journey's in life.    Just taking a zoomed out view of it all, especially in these times of uncertainty just helps even if it is only subtly.  I hope you enjoy my deep dive into it all, hold on it's a little rocky but I hope there is something there for you to take. Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one is an epic tale of a man who walks the walk for the greater good!  Josh has an uncanny resemblance to my journey of identity, that was a moment we both bounced off with this yarn.  The energy, focus and application of this man is incredible, traveling to communities sharing leadership, positivity, fun, culture and of course wellness. Josh has also put in the hard yards in immersing himself into the good powers of Bush medicine & nutrition.  I really enjoyed connecting with this brother, we had a lot in common and I look forward to getting some hard yards and walking country with him again soon.  You can check out all the amazing work Josh and his team do on https://blackfit.com.au/                           IG  https://www.instagram.com/blackfitfitness/  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identity II  Who do you think you are? Take a moment and sit with that, do you know where your values sit? When we dive into our identity of searching within ourselves it  takes courage, time and growth.  My inner child is a deep wound within myself that carries a powerful trauma, but at the same time that inner child is a hero that demonstrates strength, determination and leadership. I often reflect on the child version of myself to help feel the pain, playfulness and energy of who I once was. I haven't lost that, it will always stay within me. Honour, cherish and celebrate that inner child as he/she is now a central essence of who you are, good, bad or ugly. Take some time with this one and reach out to someone for a yarn if you feel you need to.  Take care  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Get in touch with Dwayne here https://linktr.ee/Naja2407  Connect with us through Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bringbackthewarrior/  & send us a message if you have any questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perspective of the otherside, the situation , the conversation or viewpoint. All of this needs to be taken into account to ensure we can make a considered decision or action.  Never easy, especially in times like the present with the societal change that is occurring for us all.  The virtue of perspective again is being in compromise, uncertainty or uncomfortable feelings, can you journey to the other side of the equation to see it from a different angle?  I take on a few aspects of what has helped me get through these difficult times, but just ensure you can take the key messages of positive learnings or reflections of it all to consider.       Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan's story is one to savor when it comes to turning 180 degrees to get back on track.  Listen for the pinnacle moment, it comes true and deep to the core. It is a moment that many ignore, dismiss or turn away from due to the unknown and having to have the toughest view of all looking at self.  Now helping other men on the road to recovery, Ethan is mobilising healing journeys and creating pathways for better social emotional wellbeing outcomes by sharing his life experience. This is ultra powerful as it comes from a place of understanding the real struggle of the work on self.  Taking a look into the accountability mirror each and everyday helps us be inline with our truth and how we approach life. This application to life also comes in handy when running marathons, we share our journey of long distance running and achieved our first 42.2km in the same week.       Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. Please reach out and support The Glen http://www.theglencentre.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acceptance right now may be really hard to find some perspective around, I feel ya and so many others too.  Left, right or somewhere in between where are you sitting? Remember it's ok to question things internally in order to find a space of medium neutrality.  So much black and white, this and that or you versus us is not good for us. Looking for balance in a current time of severe imbalance and bias is not comfortable to many. Despite the obvious, we should do whatever we can to connect and listen to the natural laws and be sovereign, humble and find an understanding within ourselves. Once that is done, we can move forward to connect through impartiality but still stand in our truth whilst maintaining respect for one another  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Morgan has a powerful story of where he began to where he is now, through resilience, life experience and being prepared to unpack “his invisible backpack” it's no surprise to see him beaming positive vibes for all to see. A slick and proper deadly entrepreneur is one aspect of this highly intelligent, caring and physically fit and proud Gamilaray warrior. We dive into the science of healthy lifestyle, nutrition and social emotional well- being, a big take home out of this amazing yarn is everyone is unique in their wellness journey. Enjoy this, I had a blast yarning with a like minded brother in working together to be better versions of ourselves and for others around us. Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now there are many in the middle of the left and the right of society trauma. Even if we are in positions of duress and difference of opinion, it is important to hold respect for one another and find a compromise.  Some of us encounter compromise more than others, the reaction or response to this situation should come from a place of integrity more than fear or uncertainty.  The energy of feeling uncomfortable to be comfortable is foreign to many of us, however if we can continue to build resilience around compromise we can be better versions of ourselves.     Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kobie Dee has managed to turn his life around through sheer tenacity and a self determination to do the inner work on himself. His why is no doubt a key contributor to how he became healthy and balanced in mind, body and spirit once again. For a young First Nations man to carry a humble, grounded and positive voice for the youth and broader community alike is a true testament. Kobie is an artist in creating solid narratives of truth telling, along with being a doting young father to his daughter.  This yarn was valued greatly to have this young warrior in the space, listen out for his key touch points on doing the work, finding acceptance and connecting to his culture.  You can follow Kobie Dee @kobiedee47  Check his new track https://kobiedee.lnk.to/AboutAGirl  linktr.ee/kobiedee Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stepping out another 42.2km was an incredible process that I will long remember, throughout the chaos of the current times of the second lockdowns I got it done.  After a setback of what would have been my first official event, I got serious kick in the ass the day after I was supposed to run and nearly gave in altogether. But within a few days I was back grinding out the steps once again, to take on the milestone of what they call a marathon. This whole running science and application to life has changed mine for the better. Enjoy what it took, and how far I had to dig into the cookie jar to test my fortitude on all levels.  Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having faith in the process Letting go and allow the process to just take place, something that is in most cases a lot easier said than done. Here is a deep dive into the micro of having faith in a process, this can be an application to anything in your life work, self healing or decision making. When we are connected to something higher than us, we have to listen and abide by the universal truth laws of living. When we try to force, rush or make things happen they tend to not have the appropriate energy or perhaps leave something really important out of the equation. I was prodded into accountability by 2 members of the BBTW tribe to record this episode. It was a really important reflection. Hope you can get something out of this. It is raw and inward, let's all take some autonomy in doing our best to have faith in the process. Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on deck for season 2 to buy into the process once again. After an incredible first season we continue the journey of trying to be better versions of ourselves. This season we take more deep dives into the BBTW narrative space. A few change ups and I will open up the space for other nations of men to come into the dialogue. This one is about accountability and getting this process moving once again. Enjoy brothers and sisters, it so good to be back...let's go get this. Don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne's Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join in on a reflection of  the season that was, I really relished this podcast on so many levels. I found it healing to be able to get right into the act of service and giving back to the community.  I am joined by the two brothers that helped me kick start this journey Jamie Thomas (Episode 4 - Man in the arena) & Jack Bulman (Episode 6- Creating safe space) this was a great opportunity to hear their thoughts on the season, the key moments for them & also some thoughts on the year that was 2020.  An awesome way to cap off the season and put the cherry on top.  Remember to stay humble, look after each other & remember that today is the first day for the rest of your life! See ya soon, peace out!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My final solo podcast for the season, I take you into a raw and relevant teaching from another brother that I had to take on recently. The value of taking stock in the process pretty much speaks for itself, if we can just sit in an uncomfortable space even for just a short while we will grow, learn and be better people for it. I also take a check back at some of the highlights for the season and what was prominent, hold on and enjoy sitting and taking stock in the process!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Hardy is a man who just keeps on giving, a former NRL player with a stellar and lengthy career. But it doesn't stop there for Jeff he has continued his strong application to his purpose into coaching and now mentoring young Indigenous boys through the Clontarf Foundation.  Through guiding young fallas through the journey of life, encouraging them to get educated in both worlds and pursue their love of sport and fitness Jeff has helped establish a formula that works.  Connection to culture is no doubt a key feature in his approach to learning, listen in for his words around turning up, doing the work and always focusing on your ‘response’! Through the good, the bad and the ugly one thing we can control in the ups and downs of life is our response.  A yarn to savor, enjoy this one!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PTR- Patience, Tolerance & Respect, the value system I have embraced to move forward in life. To achieve, to grow and be a better version of myself. Accountability, vulnerability & reflection of our own behaviours is an important facet of self healing, remembering that those around us will also benefit from the work we do on ourselves.  As a whole people have not had all the knowledge, guidance and nurturing to lean into this kind of awareness however in this time now we all have the opportunity. We can make the small steps to encourage and make the change as a community and society at large, if the world is going to be a better place than for me it all starts with learning how to embody Patience, Tolerance & Respect!  Peace!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Jia is today's guest, a proud Indigenous man with a solid story of his own. Speaking through the lens of his experience, Charlie found his way to nurturing men to good health and wellbeing through his own reality check. This is a powerful and really important message of ensuring we are all accountable for our own health status. I thoroughly enjoyed holding space with this man, a champion of men’s health on many levels.  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I unpack my journey of running a marathon, I unpack my ‘why” along with the process prior along with some of the science and application it takes to get it done. This is the longest episode to date, but I needed it to demonstrate what it takes to dig deep into the mind, body & spirit. Marathon’s shift and change peoples lives & I can safely say that it has for me to be a better version of myself. Enjoy the grind of stepping out the process of 42.2km.  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold on for the ride as I bring Indigenous Marathon Project Graduate Rhett Burraston into the space. We both have just completed 42.2km runs in other words marathon runners. This is an epic dialogue dedicated to the ‘life application’ to running, hear how the process was, the trials and tribulations and of course the incredible milestones of long distance running. There are so many learnings, metaphors and messages along this journey, the formula, commitment, time, energy and sheer tenacity it takes to get it done.  This one is a marathon in its own right to unearth and inspire others to take the long road to success and accomplishment.  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I unpack all the inward thinking, reflecting, processing & monologues that go on when we look towards self. Looking at our value systems and how we create a safe environment around us. From the people we connect with to the information we consume it's all a process.  I speak to what I have had to undertake by looking and observing my behaviour and actions, holding myself accountable to my purpose and what I am setting out to achieve. Patience, tolerance and respect to self, others and the environment we are a part of will help us stay on the line of self truth.   This episode is my accountability to some big milestones in my life I am building towards. Enjoy!   Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Fernando is a proud Gamilaraay man who is dedicated to helping his community. His gentle caring nature sets him apart in his approach to the way he works as a healthcare practitioner.  Barry has also undertaken the incredible Red Dust Healing, now he helps communities engage in this important initiative working through the concepts of trans generational trauma.  He also is an active man of culture and language, ever respectful and humble, truly a sound example of helping change the status of Indigenous people through holistic ways of healing.  I found this yarn to be a great journey, along with gaining a better understanding of how we can all take respectful soft steps through Red Dust Healing for the greater good of our people.  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the concepts of becoming a leader and knowing what our roles are in our community is mostly an ongoing continuum. Today I double down on how to define our roles, look at self & understand that helping other leaders prosper is the true definition of leadership. It can be an overwhelming feeling out the front leading the charge or calling the shots, but never forget the person next to you that is helping you along and taking the leap of faith as they are also so crucial. When we strive to become better versions of ourselves, we not only heal individually we also heal collectively. Soak this one up and make sure you observe, give gratitude & always be in the act of helping others grow, because in turn that will create the change for the generations to come.  Peace!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's interview is a one hell of a ride with the solid brother Clinton Shultz, he is the founder of Sobah Beers a non alcoholic bush tucker inspired beverage. An amazing Aboriginal Entrepreneur is not just where it stops for Clinton he also has traveled the world and is a chef by trade. Currently undertaking his PhD with Griffith University, Clinton is focusing his research towards holistic well-being for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. Clinton's research interests extend to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Well-being, men’s well-being, institutional discrimination, and cultural and interdisciplinary education in tertiary settings.  This yarn was so valued from a place of holding space and demonstrating that Indigenous people can be the healers to our own sickness, we have always had the knowledge base and knowhow and it's now time to action all that to provide a pathway for the future generations. Enjoy this yarn, it's a deadly one!  https://youtu.be/_OwjiVsKCng https://www.marumaliconsult.com/ https://sobah.com.au/ Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It goes without saying that the balance with a healthy lifestyle on all levels is of great importance for us to get the most out of our lives. I take on another aspect of the concept to shed some insight into my own wellness journey, what I have learnt, the not so great choices, the onus on complacency and continue the key message of balancing our wellness into the physical, emotional and spiritual areas of our wellbeing.   I have made a tone of not so good decisions in my journey thus far, we are human beings after all. But that is where the growth is in those moments of learnings, realities and testers in our life as we progress.  If we continue to embrace change, evolve and unlearn we will create better energy for ourselves, families, communities and greater society. It’s all about connection!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join in yet another yarn with another brother that’s done the pilgrimage! Staying grounded in his cultural connection from childhood of working on the land, there is not much Clarence hasn’t achieved when he applies himself.  One of the most genuinely humble and generous men I have met along the way. Enjoy this one, it is another piece of the puzzle of bringing back the warrior within.  jiwah.com.au  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com  Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ebbs and flows of maintaining relationships to each other, families, values, societies and self are all so important to maintain and work at.  Join me for another raw and very unpolished episode (listen for the doorbell ring near the end) where I take a dip into describing some insight into the relationships we hold from many angles. I also take the opportunity to have a little half season check in (it doesn't quite cover it all)- it’s been an incredible ride so far and I have had a blast putting some of my work on this platform.  Enjoy this one it is a little bouncy but I get some points- see ya next time hey!  Don’t forget to subscribe and please leave a review.. Send us an email  info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com Explore Dwayne’s Culture Awareness offering https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com Connect with us through Instagram @bringbackthewarrior & send us a message if you have any questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.