Wellbeing Provocateur Podcast

About Wellbeing Provocateur Podcast

Welcome to the Wellbeing Provocateur Podcast! I’m your host Philly Powell – a self-confessed wellbeing junkie! Join me as I chat to wellbeing experts as we create provocation, disrupt old school thinking, transform toxic behaviours and abolish unhealthy ways of living and working so we can experience life to it's fullest expression of joy, vibrancy and adventure! Connect with me: www.wellbeingfirst.co.nz www.instagram.com/wellbeingfirst_nz/ www.facebook.com/wellbeingfirstnz www.linkedin.com/in/phillippa-powell/

Publisher

Philly Powell

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Mar 2024

Latest episode

10 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Dec 2025

   The Power of Hope with Dr Denise Quinlan

   Lately, it feels like the world’s running low on hope ☹️ Between economic uncertainty, environmental anxiety, inequality, polarisation, erosion of trust, disconnection, and daily pressures, many of us have slipped into survival mode. We’re just getting through the week instead of imagining what could be better and reimagining the future we want to live in. I’m so excited to share this conversation with Dr Denise Quinlan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdenisequinlan/), Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nziwr/), as we explore how to cultivate hope personally, collectively, and in the workplace. Denise’s research and lived wisdom remind us that hope isn’t naïve optimism. It’s courage. It’s agency. It’s the ability to imagine a future worth moving toward. Together we cha about : 🫶 What hope really is and why it’s different from optimism or positivity 🫶 The state of hope in today’s world 🫶 How to rebuild hope in ourselves and others when life feels hard 🫶 The role of leadership, connection, and collective action in restoring hope at work 🫶 Practical ways to rekindle imagination, purpose, and possibility 🫶 Guided live exercise — Bringing hope to the summer holidays Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change or struggle, or simply trying to keep your spark alive — this conversation will help you reconnect to what matters most. Connect with Denise www.linkedin.com/in/drdenisequinlan/ (www.linkedin.com/in/drdenisequinlan/) https://linktr.ee/drdenisequinlan (https://linktr.ee/drdenisequinlan) www.instagram.com/drdenisequinlan/ (www.instagram.com/drdenisequinlan/)

2. 

   25 Nov 2025

   One Year of Not Eating After Dinner — What we learned from our experiment

   In this reflective and candid one year check in, Philly sits down with her accountability buddy, leadership coach and podcaster Kerene Strochnetter, to unpack their joint experiment: an entire year of not eating after dinner (NEAD). What began spontaneously at a Paddy Gower event in Wellington turned into a daily check in ritual, deep self inquiry, and a surprisingly emotional journey. Together, they explore why they started, what worked, what didn’t, the realities of emotional eating, and how habits shift over time. They share their personal data, stories of celebration and struggle, what they learned about themselves, and why neither of them hit 100 percent — and why that’s perfectly human. This conversation is full of compassion, curiosity, behavioural insight, and laughter, offering listeners a relatable look into creating healthier habits without shame or perfectionism. Topics We Cover How a casual dinner conversation turned into a year long experiment Why “not eating after dinner” is more complex than it sounds Habit versus hunger Tracking data, accountability, and the reality behind success rates Emotional eating, comfort, reward and self soothing How life stressors and social situations influence eating The power of environment on behaviour Riding out cravings and catching yourself in the moment What worked, what didn’t, and what they’ll change for “Version 2.0” Why perfection isn’t the goal — self kindness is About our Guest: Kerene Strochnetter Kerene is the founder of Mindful at Work, where she coaches leaders and teams to create healthier, more conscious workplace cultures. She’s also the host of the Little Addicts podcast (currently paused while she writes her book of the same name), a grandmother of five, a proud shoe addict, and a friend and fellow wellbeing junkie. Key Takeaways A year long experiment isn’t about perfection — it’s about learning. Emotional eating often shows up in moments of overwhelm, reward, or habit. Accountability partners make behaviour change far more sustainable. Success rates naturally shift over time — discipline is easy at the start and harder in the messy middle. Tracking data brings powerful awareness (and sometimes humour). “Catching yourself” is a skill that gets stronger with practice. Self kindness, not restriction, leads to real change. Tune in to hear the full conversation, the funny confessions, the honest moments, and the insights that emerged from 365 days of checking in, texting, trying, slipping, learning, and starting again. Connect with Kerene kerene@mindfulatwork.co.nz (kerene@mindfulatwork.co.nz) www.mindfulatwork.co.nz (www.mindfulatwork.co.nz) www.linkedin.com/in/kerenestrochnetter/ (www.linkedin.com/in/kerenestrochnetter/) www.instagram.com/kerene_strochnetter/ (www.instagram.com/kerene_strochnetter/) Connect with Philly ⁠www.wellbeingfirst.co.nz⁠ (http://www.wellbeingfirst.co.nz/) www.instagram.com/wellbeingfirst_nz (www.instagram.com/wellbeingfirst_nz) www.facebook.com/wellbeingfirstnz/ (http://www.facebook.com/wellbeingfirstnz/) www.linkedin.com/in/phillippa-powell/ (http://www.linkedin.com/in/phillippa-powell/) It takes a lot of time and love to produce these podcasts so in return I’d be so grateful if you could please share the love in return! 1. Send me a message – I’d love to know the one thing is you’re going to do differently after listening to this episode 2. Share this episode – you never know how this very episode could change someone’s life! 3. Rate the show and hit the follow button – so we can introduce more people to be part of this epic community!

3. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Is Welldoing the new Wellbeing? with Nicola King

   Many of us are familiar with self-care and personal wellbeing, but how can we take it a step further to create real impact in the world? On this episode I'm joined by Nicola King - sustainable advocate, systems thinker, and creator of In Good Nic - to explore the concept of welldoing. Nicola shares her journey from growing up in Wānaka, completing a sustainability in business master’s, creating the Sustainable Ladies community, and recently being elected to the local council. Together, Philly and Nicola dive into: What welldoing means and how it extends personal wellbeing outward How small conscious actions ripple out into meaningful change The importance of curiosity, consciousness, and empathy in sustainability and community action Habit stacking as a way to integrate wellbeing and sustainability into everyday life Real-life examples of social, environmental, and economic actions making a difference Practical tips for getting started, staying inspired, and making well doing accessible and enjoyable If you’re ready to move beyond self-care and explore how your actions can create a positive impact for people, the planet, and society, this conversation is for you. Listen, reflect, and start your journey of welldoing today. Connect with Nicola King Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/in_good_nic_/?hl=en) In Good Nic (www.ingoodnic.co.nz) Follow Philly Powell Website (www.wellbeingfirst.co.nz/⁠) LinkedIn ( ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/phillippa-powell⁠) Instagram ( ⁠www.instagram.com/wellbeingfirst_nz/⁠) Facebook ( ⁠www.facebook.com/wellbeingfirstnz/⁠)

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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