The Brink Podcast
Episodes
#51 - Football Star Christian Lell: The Ego, the Pitch and the Path to Inner Peace
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and revealing conversation, Ringo and Ridgey pull back the curtain on Christian Lell’s life—a journey from the green turf of B...
#50 - Certified Health Nut Troy Casey: From Catwalks to Consciousness
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mind-expanding episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey sit down with Troy Casey, aka the Certified Health Nut—a man whose journey from in...
#49 - Raised for Sale: Gloria Masters on Surviving Her Family’s Trafficking Ring
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this harrowing and essential episode of The Brink, Gloria Masters shares the unthinkable truth of her childhood: she was groomed, abused, and traff...
#48 -The Edge of Enough: Adam Smith & The Power of Incremental Change
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey welcome high-performance coach Adam Smith, whose journey from near-suicide to sobriety, self-mastery an...
#47 - Shame on New Zealand's Parliament: This Is What Ignoring Survivors Looks Like
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and urgent follow-up, Sam Troth returns to The Brink after completing an unthinkable mission—walking the length of New Zealand, from...
#46 -The Cave, The Prison and The Power Within – Dion Freeman’s Story
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 childho...
#45 -The People Whisperer Speaks: Felicity McRobb on the Power of Personality and Perception
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo and Ridgey sit down with leadership coach and professional people-whisperer Hong Kong based Felicity McRobb to unpack the big question: Wha...
#44 - 'The Oracle of Oxygen: Dan Brulé and the Breath Revolution'
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey attempt to breathe their way to enlightenment—without passing out—as they sit down with legendary...
#43 - A Predator in Father’s Clothing: Ella McCrystal’s Rise from Victim to Healer
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Brink Podcast takes us into one of the most difficult but necessary conversations we can have. Ringo and Ridgey welcome psychother...
#42 - Alex Perry Off Script: Dressed to Slay & Plenty to Say
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, bullying, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of The Brin...
#41 - Keegan Hirst: Playing It Straight
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo and Ridgey sit down with Keegan Hirst—a man who’s tackled more than just opponents on the rugby field. Keegan made headlines in 2015...
#40 - Love After Meth: From Chaos to Connection
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Danyon and Cole to unravel a raw, emotional journey through meth addiction, rehab and the unexpected love story that emerged in the h...
#39 - Layla Kelly: Sex, Stigma and the Truth About Adult Content
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo and Ridgey are joined by the brilliant and unfiltered Layla Kelly, who traded in her corporate banking gig for a camera, a ring light, and a sub...
#38 - Voices Unheard, Now Roaring: Sam Troth’s Stand Against Childhood Abuse
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving and unflinchingly honest episode, Sam Troth opens up about his lived experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. His sto...
#37 - Diane Foreman: Heels, Hustle & Having it All
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo and Ridgey are joined by the one and only Diane Foreman—a woman who went from secretary to CEO, built an international ice cream empire, a...
#36 -Paddy F#$%ING Gower: The Man. The Brand. The Legend.
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Gower steps up to The Brink with Ringo and Ridley for an unfiltered conversation about journalism, addiction, and the pursuit of self-understand...
#35 -Us Boys Need Love Too: The Modern Man & Mental Health: w/ Nimbus Co founder Neil O’Sullivan
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Brink, we sit down with Neil O’Sullivan for a raw and insightful chat about men’s mental health, vulnerability and ...
#34 - Chaos or Genius? Harnessing the ADHD Brain w/ the Wizard of SEO's Arnout Hellemans
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a must-listen for any parent with a child struggling with ADHD. Welcome back to The Brink! This time, Ringo and Ridgey are coming to y...
#33 - AMAZON takes on addiction w/ David Thomas
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brink with hosts Ringo and Ridgey, we sit down with David Thomas, a public health professional and Amazon’s global leader...
#32 - Imposter Syndrome... who's kidding who? w/ Selena Clark
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Brink with your favorite dynamic duo, Ringo and Ridgey, we dive headfirst into the swirling abyss of imposter syndrome—that nag...
#31 - Dave "The Brown Buttabean" Letele
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what rock bottom looks like? Well, Dave Letele—aka the Mighty Brown Butterbean—has been there, done that, and somehow manage...
#30 -Zac Guildford: The Game, The Gamble, The Fall And The Redemption
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ridgey and Ringo dive into a powerful story of redemption with former All Black Zac Guildford. Once a rising star in rugby, Zac’s life took a da...
#29 - 'Human Design: Cosmic Blueprints, Star-Charts & Chaos' w/ Hannah Crerar
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite sifty duo, Ringo & Ridgey dive headfirst into the mind-blowing world of Human Design with the brilliant (and probably way more enlig...
#28 - The Brink of Nirvana w/ Meditation Guru Andrew Marsh
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively and insightful episode, David and his ever-curious co-host Matthew sit down with Australian meditation maestro Andrew Marsh to explore ...
#27 - Q&A with Ringo & Ridgey... Everything You Never Needed to Know
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Brink, co-hosts Ringo and Ridgey take a hilariously raw and surprisingly heartfelt look at their journey as podcast partners and frie...
#26 - The King of Superyachts: Life, Luxury and Floating Palaces with Industry Icon David Seal
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy! Season 2 of The Brink sets sail with a story that’s anything but ordinary. Meet David Seal: once a Jehovah’s Witness, now considered...
#25 - Simone Holtznagel: The Glamazon who became a GUESS girl
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to laugh, cry and maybe rethink your life choices because this week, Ringo and Ridgey are joined by the indomitable Simone Holtznagel! If yo...
#24 - Madison Ashton: High Heels & Higher Stakes
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an eye-opening, humorous, and deeply human conversation with Madison Ashton, one of Australia’s most renowned sex workers. In this epi...
#23 - Mike King. His Story. His Words
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a comedian swaps punchlines for hard-hitting truths about life, trauma, and mental health? In this episode, Mike King takes us on a ...
#22 - ADHD: Beauty In The Chaos w/ Selina Thomson
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, folks—because in this borderline chaotic episode, David, Matthew and Selina Thomson, 3 people who all have ADHD (and can’t stay on topi...
#21 - Addiction's Echo: Family, Friends and Collateral Damage w/ Ringo's Mum
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Matthew, David and his mother Alison dive into the messy, emotional world of addiction—the kind that tests families to th...
#20 - The Magic of Many: Why healing isn’t a solo journey w/ Holistic Coach & Healer Lulu Cooper
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this revealing ep, Ringo, Ridgey and holistic healer Cooper ( Lulucooper.com ) explore the importance of connection through group work and the tran...
#19 - Karmic Pursuits: Andrew Marsh on the Transformative Power of Meditation
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys chat with Australian Vedic meditation coach and spiritual healer Andrew Marsh (https://www.andrewmarshmeditation.com.au/) as they explore the...
#18 - Addiction’s Shadow - Part Two: Uncovering the Codependent Mind w/ Holistic Coach & Healer Lulu Cooper
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, hosts David Ring and Matthew Ridge sit down with Lulu Cooper (https://www.lulucooper.com/), a holistic life coach, for a dee...
#17 - Addiction's Shadow - Part One: The CoDependent Mind Revealed w/ Holistic Coach and Healer Lulu Cooper
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, the boys delve into the complexities of addiction, codependency and the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships w...
#16 - Body Dysmorphia and Finding the Beauty within: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Selena Clark
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Brink Podcast, your host duo David Ring and Matthew Ridge sit down for the second time with Clinical Psychologist Selena...
#15 - Female Bodybuilder Donelle Petelo: Nutrition, Crushing Gains and How Exercise can be a Great Tool in Treating Addiction
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ringo and Ridgey talk to top NZ female bodybuilder about the high’s and lows of competitive female bodybuilding both in New Zealand and internationa...
#14 - Diving Deep on Sexuality: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Selena Clark
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation of The Brink Podcast, Selena Clark, a registered clinical psychologist, and your hosts Matthew Ridge and David Ring delve into th...
#13 - Tourette’s, Tics and TikTok Fame | UNCLE TICS aka Leighton Clarke | w/ Matthew Ridge & David Ring
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brink Podcast, we sit down with one of New Zealand's finest content creators, Leighton Clarke – better known as UNCLE TICS! ...
#12 – Boston Ridge on Family Values: Is Dysfunctional The New Functional? w/ Matthew Ridge and David Ring
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Matthew Ridge’s eldest son, Boston, opens up about the challenges and rewards of growing up. They hammer ou...
#11 - ADHD: Syndrome or Superpower? w/ Jock Matthews, David Ring and Matthew Ridge
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and energetic episode of The Brink, hosts Matthew Ridge and David Ring are joined by Jock Matthews from Rojolie Clinic in Auckland ...
#10 - From Russia to Monaco: Mila's Journey in Real Estate in Monaco
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mila, a successful real estate agent in Monaco, shares her background and experiences in the world's most expensive property market. She discusses...
#9 - The Plastics: Matthew Ridge and David Ring on Cosmetic Surgery
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brink, former All Black Matthew Ridge and David Ring dive headfirst into the world of cosmetic surgery, vanity, and the pressur...
#8 - Terence James on Life in France, The Voice and Music as a Singer/Songwriter
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Brink Podcast with ex All Black Matthew Ridge and kiwi living abroad David Ring. Today is a special day as we welcome our first g...
#7 - Sexuality w/ Matthew Ridge and David Ring
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, ex All Black Matthew Ridge and David Ring delve into one of the most personal and often unspoken topics: Sexuality....
#6 - DEI: Has The World Gone Mad? w/ Matthew Ridge and David Ring
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking and spirited episode, Matthew Ridge and David Ring tackle some of the most topical and controversial issues of our time. Fro...
#5 - Addiction Part 2 - Matthew Ridge and David Ring
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Matthew Ridge and David Ring dive into their own experiences with addiction, sharing stories from the...
#4 - Addiction Part 1 - Matthew Ridge and David Ring
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Matthew Ridge and David Ring discuss addiction and their personal experiences with it. They share stories of their own struggles...
#3 - Discrimination And The Life It Changed
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Ridge and David Ring discuss the world's obsession with being offended and the concept of cancel culture. They explore the idea that takin...
#2 - Are we offended yet?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Ridge and David Ring discuss the importance of human connection and the need for open-mindedness and constructive conversations. They touch on...
#1 - Matthew Ridge & David Ring introduce The Brink Podcast
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Brink - Coming in hotter than a croissant fresh out of the oven and running their mouths direct from the sun-drenched shores of the South of Franc...