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In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Phil Borell – educator, researcher, rugby league advocate, and proud tāne Māori.
We unpack his journey growing up in Ōtautahi, navigating identity as a young Māori boy, being kicked out of high school, and the mentors who helped shape his future. Now a respected academic, Phil shares his groundbreaking research on the lived experiences of Māori and Pasifika athletes in professional rugby league – including the heartbreaking stories behind youth suicides, identity struggles, and the role of whānau in sport.
You’ll hear real kōrero about:
- Being raised by a solo mum and losing his dad at a young age
- How te ao Māori saved him
- The pressures of professional sport
- His PhD research and the Te Waka Kōtihi model
- Why whānau support is everything for our tamariki in elite pathways
Whether you’re a parent, coach, educator or just someone who cares about our rangatahi, this one will hit home.
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