Coppuccino

Insp Dawn Blake - Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service A proud Cayuga woman from the Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, she has carried her heritage forward throughout her law enforcement career, beginning with 12 years in the RCMP before joining TNPS in 2010. Today, Insp Blake leads the TNPS Operations Section with vision, strength, and compassion. Her impact goes beyond her role: from developing prevention strategies and youth-focused programs to advocating for Indigenous equity in policing. She's also been recognized with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal and Officer of the Year Award (FNCPA).

Luke Graham - Film maker, Director, Producer and the creative force behind Sharko the story/film about the greatest New Zealand Kiwis player Mark Graham (Luke's Dad) joins me and we chat about my movie of 2024 and how it came to be and what his Dad's reaction was to the movie. Sharko is out on all digital platforms on April 21st

New Zealand Police Gold Merit award recipient (and policing legend) Senior Const Theresa McCabe - A incredible police officer who nears 40 years of service in the New Zealand Police this year. From being stabbed on duty, to the opening of the Henderson Police Station, what it was like to be a female recruit back in the mid eighties to how she looks after her mental health - this podcast has lots of laughter, and some lessons for us all.

Steve MacBeth, a three-tour Afghan war veteran, offers a compelling, first-hand account of Canada's involvement in one of the most protracted and most complex conflicts of the 21st century. In his book No names no packdrill. Through vivid and unfiltered interviews with 150 frontline soldiers, this book captures the diverse experiences of those who served. These soldiers share their stories from the front lines of Afghanistan, detailing the challenges, sacrifices, and moments of camaraderie they encountered. The title, inspired by the military expression “no names, no pack drill”—intended to ensure lessons are learned from soldiers' experiences without identifying those involved—reflects the humility and quiet professionalism of the Canadian soldiers, who are culturally uncomfortable with recognition for their service.

Abbie O'Rourke - nutritionist/founder/owner of @feelfreshnutrition - wellbeing specialist for @airnz joins me to explain why those New Year's resolutions aren't working, eating as shift workers, how to eat healthy, how to eat on long haul travel, what she thinks is good advice when it comes to food. …and that's just a very small sampler. Incl it's three o'clock in the morning and we pop into the service station - what would Abbie buy…..

The Coppuccino Xmas tradition - So we chat with @coppuccinopodcast resident ‘Xmas angel' aka Wilhelmina Shrimpton from @wilsandcomedia about all things 2024 - the highs, the lows, books, movies, tv and take a sneak peek at what 2025 might have in store for us all ! Merry Xmas to you all and thanks for listening !

Jaden Movold is an enigma I was lucky enough to meet some 9-10 years ago. Despite lower-limb paralysis due to Spina Bifida and 33 major surgeries, Jaden is a internationally ranked competitive athlete, as well as an ambassador, advocate, and public speaker all at the ripe old age of 20 ! A natural-born leader passionate about creating positive social change and a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.

A men's health/Synergy Health Limited webinar with Constable Bryan. From Police Chaplains, coffee with demons to setting habits, normalizing' stuff' and even the movie Die Hard, I don't think we left many stones unturned in the webinar. The whole purpose of the webinar is to create a better toolbox for you by using others lived experience. I am by no means an expert, but I am thankful for the opportunity to share some of my stories with listeners in the hope it might help you …or someone you know. Please share it if you find it useful. The whole webinar is available from this weekend as a ‘Coppuccino podcast'. Thanks to the folk Synergy Health Limited and Amber Boyd for making it all happen ! #menshealth #synergyhealth #webinar #nzpolice #movember

I sit down with Bree Atkinson CEO - Pathfinders Lab for a Coppuccino. Pathfinder Labs is driven by a commitment to empower investigators in their mission to apprehend criminals and rescue victims. Pathfinders Labs develop innovative products, infrastructure, tools, and services that seamlessly convert data into actionable decisions for law enforcement professionals incl Interpol and the RCMP. So I ask Bree how Pathfinders operates, how do they all cope with what they see on a daily basis, what are the current trends and how do we keep safer online.

Nick Rado - six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. He has taken part in Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, the Edinburgh Festival and recently returned from a US Tour. He has had the honor of opening for renowned comedians like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari, and Russell Howard on their global tours. A comedian, a dad, a husband, head writer, a radio show host We discuss resilience, dying on stage, the line between comedy and tragedy. How far is too far in the comedy world and how does he bounce back !!

Dr Helen Murray joins me for a Coppuccino and we work to through a lot of the myths, rumors and facts about CTE. Dr Helen Murray is a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research. She is co-PI of the Tauopathy Lab with Dr Brigid Ryan and leads the brain injury and dementia research group. She completed her PhD at the University of Auckland with Professor Maurice Curtis in 2017 and a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr Alan Koretsky at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA in 2020 before returning to New Zealand. Her research explores the biological mechanisms that link repetitive head injuries and neurodegeneration. She has specific expertise in the neuropathology of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Dr Murray studies post-mortem human brain tissue donated to the Neurological Foundation of NZ Human Brain Bank and uses a novel tissue labelling technique called multiplex immunohistochemistry to label up to 100 proteins on a single piece of tissue. This powerful high-content labelling and analysis approach allows different tissue pathologies to be assessed at a single-cell level using just one tissue section. Dr Murray is also a New Zealand representative in Ice Hockey since 2013 and captained the New Zealand Ice Fernz from 2016-2020. Her research on the link between repetitive head injuries and dementia is closely aligned with her experience as an athlete and her expertise in human neuropathology research.

A Detective sergeant in the @newzealandpolice, a @kihl_kiwiinlinehockeyleague legend, @aucklandsteel @nzwihl & @nzicefernz legend in fact let's just call her a kiwi legend ! The next guest on the @coppuccinopodcast in assoc with @tacticalsolutionsltd is Jasmine Horner-Pascoe so we talk life as a police officer, a inline hockey player, @nzicefernz and a new mum. She is a warrior and made the comeback an art form - coming back from a serious ACL injury in 2020, and then pregnancy in 2023 to reclaim her spots in both leagues and national teams for both codes.

Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the rank of Detective Sergeant and was awarded three silver merit awards during his time as an officer.

Cristina joins me for a Coppuccino and we discuss - Dracula, Blood, coming to New Zealand, where most people think she is from and someone called Dr Gina Kadinsky.

Sisters like no other - Alex Hefford and Lochlyn Hyde join me for a Coppuccino. NZ ice Fernz reps, Auckland Steel reps and local ice hockey legends. Alex is a nurse and Lochlyn an OT. So we chat about how the heck do they make 10 games a week work, the financial cost of being a national and local hockey rep plus what just is Lochlyn saying under her goalies helmet when she is trying to 'reset'.

With the huge news that NZ will host two IHHF tournaments feat the Ice Blacks and Ice Fernz in Dunedin 2025 - I catch up with Michael Domigan NZ Ice Blacks manager in 2024 and Senior Director of marketing for the NZIHF and AIHA and we find how how good a state is hockey in NZ and what's it like trying to get 650 kgs plus overseas for a IHHF champonship tournament ...

Apprentice Electrican, National Ice hockey rep for NZ since the age of 15 and Captain of the Ice Fernz Jaime Jones joins me and we discuss how the Ice Fernz will go at the World Championships in Turkey in April, how to watch the games and just what sort of Captain she is

Sgt Kevin Briggs (R) from the California Highway Patrol and Pivotal- Points joins me for a Coppuccino. Kevin has helped over 200 people step back from the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge who were thinking about suicide during his time as a CHP officer. As others have said Kevin is the equivalent of a PHD in Suicide prevention/intervention and someone we should be thankful for... EPISODE WARNING - Some people may find the content of this Coppucino upsetting or distressing.

3 x a recruit A member of the NZ Police, Queensland Police and the Northern territory Police force. A mother, a wife and a police officer determined to make a difference to the community she serves. Det.Supt Kirsten Engels joins me to discuss NZ Policing, Australian policingwhat is it like to be a NT Police officer and what is she doing as a Det.Supt on a day to day basis ?? Plus we hear about some of the initiatives that NT Police are introducing that are getting world wide acclaim.

Firefighter Police Officer Ice fernz player - New Zealand's National Women Ice Hockey Team Rep NZ WIHL Player Rikki Lee joins me for a coppuccino and we talk all of the above and what she does to handle pressure, mental health and who are her favourite hockey players...

She's been to Timbuktu, the Kings Coronation and even knows the real story behind the ABBA hit Dancing queen. But how does someone who's first job involves her crying everyday because she doesnt like her job go from that job to the RCMP, the world of close protection,mental health advocate and UN Peacekeeper ...Corporal Jennifer Lacelle joins me and we find out !

WIlhelmina Shrimpton joins me for the wrap up of 2023 and what we expect to see in 2024 !

Dr Claire and Sgt Brian from the NZ Police Evidence Based Centre join me and we discuss what is EBP, and how does it help the police officer in the street,. We also discuss how EBP looks now and what it might look like in the future ....

Psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast joins me to discuss her new book 'When Life Sucks' which is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and eating difficulties, to understanding neurodivergence and gender identity, this book is a first-aid manual for some of life's toughest challenges. It's not easy being a parent in a world of TikTok and bubblegum-flavoured vapes, but When Life Sucks gives you the practical tools to help make your life a little lighter and to support your teen towards a healthy headspace.

Just a few weeks into the NHL season and I sit down with NZIHL legend, NZ u20 mens coach, Capt of the West Auckland Admirals and on the odd occasion an Auckland Mako - Justin Daigle ! We discuss his picks for the season and who to watch plus we get an update on how the NZ U20 Ice Hockey Team is tracking for their 2024 tournament

David Ayres - The EBUG legend of the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Marlies (and hockey hall of famer) joins me and together we pick our NHL choices for the season and provide you with a few tips for watching hockey if you are a newcomer to the sport !

A psychotherapist for over 20 years, A NZ Herald Columnist, Co- host of radio show 'the nutters club' and author of the new book 'Sh*t Happens' So Kyle and I sit down and chat about mental health, his book, and what to do when 'Sh*t happens' or when 'Sh*t happens' to someone you know or love ....

My guest is Dr. Alia Bojilova - author of one of the books of the year (in my opinion) ‘The Resilience Toolkit ‘which is based on Alia's experiences as a registered psychologist incl as the lead psychologist for the NZ SAS - Alia's incredible book gives the reader a look at the mindset, resilience and advice of some of our most elite military personnel and what drives them. Former psychologist for the NZ SAS, A NZ army officer, a mum, one of the stars of the NZ tv show Tracked who also served in Afghanistan, Israel, the Middle East, East Timor, Solomon Islands and she was even kidnapped in Syria once too ! So Alia joins me and we discuss her book, her career, the fascination and mystery of the NZ SAS and just how do we get that resilient??? Be sure to get a copy of the resilience toolkit by Dr Alia Bojilova avail at all bookstores/online stores NOW Dr Alia Bojilova meets the Coppuccino Podcast arriving this Friday ! Avail on all major podcasting platforms #aliabojilova #TheResilienceToolkit #nzauthor #coppuccinopodcast #realpeople #realstories

Rob Masters has been a Police officer, a Frontline Sgt, a Senior Sgt, based on the NZ Police Maritime unit so perhaps more than most he knows what being a police officer demands from your body. Rob is now a Police Physical Education Officer so we sit down and chat about everything from the tests you'll face to join the police to how to stay fit once you join the police ....

Suzy Cato joins me again after some 200 episodes of the Coppuccino and we discuss what she does to remain so positive, her appearances on reality tv shows, her baking and how the heck she came to educate a nation in the middle of a pandemic. Plus we find out what does a shitty day look like for her #itsourtime

Olivia McDonald - TV Host for the @nllroughnecks & @ahlwranglers joins me and we talk her career, how she copes with the insane travel for her jobs, team dynamics, being a woman in the sports industry and just how you get a job as a 'funchaser'

Victoria Short - Mum, Wife and local politician joins me and we discuss some of the issues that local body politicians have to deal with - from campaigning, to the abuse that she faces, what are some of the issues she deals with and how does she switch off from it all.

Andrew Hay - The first man to play 250 games in the NZIHL joins me and we discuss hockey, fitness, how does he switch off, how has he managed to stay in the game since the age of 12 and just who and what to look out for in the 2023 NZIHL season -plus we chat about 'that' Auckland Mako goal and the fins up celly !

Caitlin O'Reilly Ultra Marathon Swimmer aged 19 joins me and talk about her incredible career so far. She is the youngest person to achieve the New Zealand Triple Crown. and talks about her ambition to complete the Oceans 7 - The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims. It was devised in 2008 as the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. It includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar.

Kesia Denhardt : Kesia has practised family law exclusively since 2009, having gained a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Otago (as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science). She handles all types of matters, including ones involving parenting and guardianship disputes, domestic violence, relationship property and financial support, adoption, surrogacy and embryo donation, paternity issues, Family Protection Act claims, and applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act. Kesia is a member of a number of committees, including the Auckland Women Lawyers' Association, and has been appointed as an ambassador of White Ribbon New Zealand, in recognition of her work assisting and supporting victims of domestic violence. Kesia has written and presented legal seminars on family law issues, authored articles for the New Zealand Law Society publications, LawTalk and LawPoints, and is a contributor to the quarterly magazine of the Family Law Section, The Family Advocate. Kesia is an appointed member of the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Standards Committee. Kesia is also a mentor for the New Zealand Law Society, a member of the College of Law / New Zealand Bar Association Mentoring Panel, and regularly judges competitions for both the University of Auckland and the AUT Law School.

Anajli Mulari - NZ ice Fernz, NZ inline hockey rep, Fingerprint officer, Mum and wife joins me we chat about hockey, crimes shows and how the hell does she do it all ???

Gwendoline Smith MNZM - Clinical psychologist, public speaker, blogger, best-selling author of the Book of Knowing, The Book of Angst and the Book of Overthinking joins me to discuss her new book 'The Book Of Feeling Blue' so we chat about that depression, where to seek help and what we can do to support people through their journey. Gwendoline's new book 'The Book of Feeling Blue is available at all good bookstores and online stores.

Running - for some of us it's the exercise we all love to hate. So I get two amazing runners Sachin Latti who in 2025 will run across Canada and Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service who runs six times a week with times that would shame even new recruits. So we talk why they run, who is their inspiration, how many pair of shoes they own, music do they listen to when they run and just about every running question you could think of including how to get started running.

Wilhelmina Shrimpton joins me for some banter about 2022, Xmas and who is the best person to be cast as Santa ?? Merry Xmas to you all.

The woman some describe as the G.O.A.T. Black Fern Anna Richards - Joins me to discuss where to now for women's rugby after the hugely successful RWC just held in NZ. Anna is a 4 x RWC winner/multiple sevens title/ A member of the very first black ferns sevens team, the all-conquering Auckland storm, a World Rugby hall of fame inductee after playing 49 tests (54 games) for the Black Ferns from 1990-2010, Hong Kong Sevens Coach, Women's Barbarians head coach, and High Performance Unit director for Auckland Rugby Women's team...

Broadcaster News Anchor Reporter Journalist TV Presenter Mum Wife TV's Best Dressed Female in NZ 2014

NZ Bmx Rep, Manusina (Samoan) 7's and 15's rugby rep, Northland & Counties Manukau Rugby player, NZ Touch Rugby rep, Sky TV Sports Presenter and Commentator, Marketing and Comms Executive for Moana Pasifika, Degrees in Law and business and all around amazing human being - Taylah Johnson joins me for a Coppuccino.

Police Chaplin Carrie Rambo joins me and we find out what her role in the NZ Police looks like, about her role at Massey University with students there and what was Covid like for a Chaplin

AJ Spiller (Akl Mako), Justin Daigle (West Akl Admirals) from the NZIHL join me a Calgary Flames Fan to give me their picks for the upcoming NHL season then we are joined the Hockey Hall of famer, The EBUG and Carolina Hurricane David Ayres who gives us his picks and knowledge about the upcoming NHL season.

Sheriffs Deputy Narcotics Unit Member Swat Team Member Attorney in four US States Founder/CEO of Protective Wellness Yoga Teacher Mom Wife and all around amazing human being Bridget Truxillo joins me to talk about her career, the bullying she faced as a police officer and the incredible that is protective wellness

One of New Zealand's most recognizable voices joins me - Lorna has been in the media industry for 30 years and currently battling an aggressive breast cancer. So we chat about her career, her current battle and why she is sharing her battle with people.

Money makes the world go around for many people... but why are so many of us bad at understanding it, how to invest it or plan for our retirements. I enlist the help of Helen Skinner Head of responsible investment for ANZ who offers some of her experience when it comes to making your money work better for you.

Community Manager at the Vodafone Warriors, trailblazing rugby league referee, mum, wife and one of the nicest people I work with and I chat. We talk community, rugby league, resilence, covid and how you keep the community engaged when your team doesn't have a home game for 1038 days

Cpl Karen Lieuwen of the RCMP joins me for this Coppuccino and we discuss Karen's LEO career, some myths about the mounties, crazy bike rides, landslides and the famous red serge of the RCMP.

Firefighter Trauma Researcher Fisherman Part of $500k project to improve the psychological wellbeing of NZ firefighters So many questions and in this 74 mins we hope to answer a few ....

In preparation for the upcoming NZIHL 2022 season I talk to Justin Daigle - Head Coach of the Auckland Ice Hockey Association. Head Coach of New Zealand Men's U20 National Team. New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation Senior Player Portfolio. Captain of the West Auckland Admirals of the NZIHL and Auckland Mako mentor player.