In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey are joined by Dion Freeman—a man whose life reads like a modern spiritual odyssey. From a childhood soaked in chaos to prison bars and, eventually, a cave in the mountains, Dion’s story is a raw, powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always come in the package you expect. Today, he stands as a Māori healer and spiritual guide, practicing Honohono—an ancestral medicine that reconnects people with their wairua (spirit), their past, and their purpose.

Dion takes us through the defining moments of his transformation, including his time behind bars where he experienced not just physical change but a profound spiritual awakening. It’s not every day you hear someone say “I didn’t see humans for 49 days,” but for Dion, that solitude became sacred. Through Honohono and deep self-reflection, he began helping others heal from trauma, addiction, and the pain they didn’t even know they were carrying. He speaks of God not as a man with a beard, but as energy. Of names having meaning. Of healing that transcends space and time.

Dion’s understanding of healing isn’t abstract—it’s raw, physical, and often emotional. And yes, in case you’re wondering, both Ringo and Ridgey had personal healing sessions with Dion—and we talk about those experiences in this episode. This conversation isn't just about healing—it's about unlearning, relearning, and remembering who you are beneath the noise. Whether you're a skeptic or a seeker, Dion brings a grounded, visceral truth to the conversation. And as always, Ringo and Ridgey keep it real. This episode might just leave you breathing a little deeper—and looking at your own journey with fresh eyes.

Dion's links:

https://www.wayofthewarrior.co.nz/

https://www.healingaotearoa.co.nz/

https://www.youtube.com/@f.t.p-podcast

https://www.instagram.com/dion_free_man?igsh=dHRjam00Y3JzY2M3

https://www.instagram.com/dionbrangiuaia?igsh=MXZxNWtobGM3NDZxdw%3D%3D

https://www.honohono-healing.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@dionbrangiuaiafre

Ringo and Ridgey sit down with leadership coach and professional people-whisperer Hong Kong based Felicity McRobb to unpack the big question: What if your so-called flaws are actually your greatest strengths? Through the lens of Insights Discovery—a tool that uses colour energy profiling to understand how we tick—Felicity helps us navigate the murky waters of personality, communication, and team dynamics with humour, heart, and zero jargon.

From boardrooms to backyard barbecues, understanding how we show up in the world can shift the entire tone of our relationships. Felicity talks about energy types and the value of self-awareness in real terms, sharing how tweaking your approach (without faking it) can build trust, diffuse tension, and make you the kind of person others actually want to work with. There’s insight here for leaders, introverts, extroverts, and anyone who’s ever wondered why Barry in finance never makes eye contact. Spoiler: it’s probably not about you.

This is a conversation about communication without the corporate fluff. It’s about listening, adapting, and owning who you are—loudly or quietly, depending on your energy colour. Whether you’re running a company, raising a family, or just trying not to lose your cool at the dinner table, Felicity brings the kind of grounded wisdom that helps you see yourself—and everyone else—a little more clearly. Tune in, laugh a bit, reflect a lot, and maybe even discover that the village idiot in you is actually a hidden genius.

Felicity's LinkedIn:

Felicity McRobb

This week on The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey attempt to breathe their way to enlightenment—without passing out—as they sit down with legendary breathwork master Dan Brulé. Dan isn’t just any breath coach; he’s trained Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and yes, even Tony Robbins, who was so impressed he wrote the foreword to Dan’s best-selling book Just Breathe. If Tony Robbins is the godfather of self-help, Dan is the Yoda of the inhale.

From the very first puff—sorry, breath—Dan breaks down why this ancient, involuntary act might just be the key to managing stress, healing trauma, and accessing peak performance. He walks us through practices like rebirthing (which is not as weird as it sounds), breath holding (which is exactly what it sounds like), and his golden formula for transformation: awareness, relaxation, and conscious breathing. You’ll also hear how the breath impacts anxiety, emotional management, and why hyperventilating isn’t always a red flag.

As usual, Ringo and Ridgey find a way to mix depth with a dash of idiocy—because nothing says spiritual growth like two grown men trying to out-breathe each other. But behind the laughs is a serious message: breath is free, it’s always with you, and it might just be the most underrated superpower we’ve got.

So whether you're looking for calm, clarity, or just want to stop sounding like a chain smoker walking up stairs, this episode delivers. You’ll come for the banter, but you might just leave with a new lease on life—and hopefully, breathing through your nose.

Links:

Dan's Website: Breath Mastery

Dan's Instagram