Layers is all about getting beyond the superficial - having conversations that attempt to understand the why and give useful insights for your pursuits.
Hosted by Cameron Holmes who has a bachelor degree in Psychology, was a Personal Trainer and works in the corporate world.
Bikepacking To All NZ Ski Fields In 46 Days | Naomi Brooke EP 71
Naomi and her friend bikepacked to all 23 NZ ski fields in 46 days during winter. This trip included 2500km+ of cycling with over 36000m of elevationIn this episode we chat about what it took to complete such a massive challenge, the difficulties they faced along the way and how it feels to complete such a physical featYou can watch their doco here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEq4BL3L6zg&t=1279sTimestamps 00:00:00 Intro00:11:09 Overcoming fears0017:33 Cycling to all 23 ski fields00:27:56 The filming logistics00:33:26 Starting the adventure00:39:47 Getting through the tough days 00:50:13 Getting sick on the trip00:58:25 Tara’s Dad breaking his leg01:03:44 Learnings from the trip01:16:51 Future trip ideas
21 Aug 2026
NZ Scenic Pilot, Adventurer and Outdoor Instructor: Peter Mitchell | EP 70
Peter Mitchell is an outdoor instructor, adventurer and New Zealand scenic pilot.
Pete shares his story of growing up, his journey through outdoor education and what it’s really like navigating the unique challenges of flying light aircraft into remote backcountry airstrips across New Zealand (to then go on an adventure). From dealing with high-altitude turbulence to flying into Milford Sound, we dive deep into the mindset, technical skills, and key learnings required for high-stakes pursuits.
Check out Pete's channel for aviation and outdoor content:
👉 Final Approach NZ: https://www.youtube.com/@FinalApproachNZ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Pete’s upbringing
00:12:55 Pete’s outdoor experience
00:51:33 Pete’s pilot experience
01:00:56 Trip to Milford 01:07:55 Turbulence01:14:16 Flying jobs
01:18:13 Pete’s learnings from his pursuits
#BackcountryPilot #NewZealand #Aviation #Podcast #OutdoorAdventure #FinalApproachNZ
24 Jul 2026
She left corporate London to create the life she wanted | Laura Kirkpatrick (Laura Does Sports) - 69
Laura is a cyclist (among many other sports), a Youtube creator and left the corporate world in London to pursue the life she wanted to live - adventuring, cycling and creating content.
In this episode, Laura Kirkpatrick (aka Laura Does Sports) shares the story behind leaving corporate life, overcoming heartbreak, embracing adventure and building a life driven by curiosity rather than comfort. We also chat about creativity, relationships, difficult conversations and how growth often starts where comfort ends.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Corporate work culture
00:04:45 – Life direction
00:13:21 – First video & overcoming heartbreak
00:32:41 – Communication & hard conversations
00:37:20 – The creative process & being receivers
00:45:48 – Technology & relationships
00:53:43 – Trip to Saudi Arabia
00:58:07 – Micha
01:02:40 – Sport & time in South Africa
01:24:00 – The explorer's gene
01:26:45 – Pushing through difficult things
01:31:36 – What's next
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YouTube
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