We talk to guest speakers Kevin Taylor and Joe Sullivan about what it means to have positive mental health and how they have achieved this in their lives.
Kevin Taylor - former police officer with extensive experience including leadership, civil defence, search and rescue, and foreign postings. He is currently deputy mayor of Taupo. Husband, dad and grandfather. He brings a wealth of experience.
Joe Sullivan - Olympic gold medallist, two time America's cup winner, Joe is an elite sportsman, firefighter and rowing coach.
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Forged by the Fire is a podcast built around honest conversations that happen best around a BBQ. It’s where real people sit down, share food, and talk openly about resilience, mental health, identity, and purpose—without filters or fluff.
Hosted by a firefighter studying psychology, the show brings together frontline workers, leaders, athletes, and everyday people who’ve been tested by life. Each episode blends lived experience with practical psychological insight, turning chaos into clarity and struggle into understanding.
Pull up a seat. The BBQ is on.