“Every morning you have two choices, continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them" - Gary Blackman, runner & content creator.

Gary is a serial ultra runner and marathon runner, and a sponsored member of the Altra Run Crew. & after grappling with injuries for years, Gary is grateful to be back in fine form this year and injury free heading into his next Backyard Ultra at the end of June.

With 53 marathons (or longer) running events, 68 halfs, and an Ironman distance, under his belt - you'll love to hear that his love for running came later in life. Hence why Gary is keen on advocating for the benefits of getting outside and finding a way to place your needs first, not only for you but for your friends & family too.

Gary brings community into all elements of his running journey - whether its the online connections he makes (where I actually came across Gary!), or the in-person Drip Run Club sessions he is ever so passionate about.

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"How you speak to yourself, it doesn't take anymore time... re-evaluate what you're actually saying and how you're saying it" - Bailey Walters, Nutrition Specialist.

Bailey Walters is many things to a lot of people. To some she is their nutrition specialist, shaping futures by re-defining one’s relationship to their intuition, fitness, and overall self. To others she’s a personal trainer or coach. Perhaps you know her as a teammate in Jiu-Jitsu.

To me, she’s a wonderful friend. And to all her friends & whanua she’s a pillar of strength in all forms. Bailey always speaks her mind and does so with kindness.

With a Bachelors of Sports & Exercise, and successfully growing her self-employed business, Bailey is paving her way as a go-to for intuitive eating and holisitic living.

Having moved from NZ Aotearoa to England years ago, she practices her craft while also traveling the world.

It is such a pleasure to welcome Bailey to Tall Poppy Talk!!

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"So, really the emotional impact is larger than the physical impact of pain" - Dr. James Flowers, Chronic Pain & Recovery expert.

Dr. Flowers the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute. For over three decades Dr. Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery.

He has dedicated his career to his passion, designing multidisciplinary addiction treatment programs and clinical protocols to help individuals and systems.

James is a writer, speaker, CEO, professor and clinician. With over 80 episodes published of his series ‘Understanding the Human Condition’ combined with his numerous other outreach efforts, James is committed to expanding his reach as far as possible to help as many people as possible.

*TW *During this episode we briefly discuss topics of addiction and family loss, which influenced Dr. Flowers into his career journey of helping others in their recovery.

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