Rich Farrell's guest appearances

Rich Farrell

The Wolf of Queen Street

Runners Only! with Dom Harvey

OwlTail

Join us for an incredible interview with Rich "The Madness" Farrell, an extraordinary individual who serves as a shining example of the indomitable human spirit. In this captivating conversation, Rich opens up about his arduous journey, from the depths of a broken marriage and a debilitating battle with depression to his remarkable rise as a force to be reckoned with in the world of strongman competitions.Rich's story is one of resilience and determination. After hitting rock bottom, he discovered a newfound purpose in life and channeled his energy into training at his local gym. With every intense session, he found solace and a renewed sense of direction. Little did he know that this decision would pave the way for an incredible transformation.More than a decade of relentless dedication and unwavering commitment later, Rich emerged as the Oceania Strong Man Masters champion. His remarkable achievement earned him a coveted ticket to the prestigious Official Strong Games in 2022, where he fearlessly competed on the global stage.During the interview, Rich delves into the challenges he faced throughout his journey. He courageously shares his experiences of battling with his past demons, the crippling effects of depression, and even recounting a moment where he passed out during the New Zealand championship. Despite these setbacks, Rich's unwavering determination allowed him to overcome every obstacle, pushing through injuries and achieving an incredible 14th place at the Official Strong Games.Prepare to be inspired as you listen to Rich Farrell's incredible tale of triumph over adversity. His story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the circumstances may seem, the human spirit has the strength to rise above it all. Join us for this captivating interview as we explore the depths of resilience and the triumph of the human will with Rich "The Madness" Farrell.

Join us for an incredible interview with Rich "The Madness" Farrell, an extraordinary individual who serves as a shining example of the indomitable human spirit. In this captivating conversation, Rich opens up about his arduous journey, from the depths of a broken marriage and a debilitating battle with depression to his remarkable rise as a force to be reckoned with in the world of strongman competitions. Rich's story is one of resilience and determination. After hitting rock bottom, he discovered a newfound purpose in life and channeled his energy into training at his local gym. With every intense session, he found solace and a renewed sense of direction. Little did he know that this decision would pave the way for an incredible transformation. More than a decade of relentless dedication and unwavering commitment later, Rich emerged as the Oceania Strong Man Masters champion. His remarkable achievement earned him a coveted ticket to the prestigious Official Strong Games in 2022, where he fearlessly competed on the global stage. During the interview, Rich delves into the challenges he faced throughout his journey. He courageously shares his experiences of battling with his past demons, the crippling effects of depression, and even recounting a moment where he passed out during the New Zealand championship. Despite these setbacks, Rich's unwavering determination allowed him to overcome every obstacle, pushing through injuries and achieving an incredible 14th place at the Official Strong Games. Prepare to be inspired as you listen to Rich Farrell's incredible tale of triumph over adversity. His story serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the circumstances may seem, the human spirit has the strength to rise above it all. Join us for this captivating interview as we explore the depths of resilience and the triumph of the human will with Rich "The Madness" Farrell.

Ep. 106 - Rich Farrell - Overcoming Depression And Struggles To Becoming A Strongman - Oceania Strongman Champ

Rich Farrell!!  I suspect you have not heard the name before.  Rich isn’t famous, but he is one of the physically strongest men in New Zealand. Using his stage name “the madness” he goes to competitions and lifts boulders and logs, flips big tractor tyre's, those sorts of things.He went through a lot of ups and downs before finding himself and then finding this sport that gave him focus and purpose.He has never told his full story publicly before, so I thank him for the opportunity.He only wants to share his journey in the hope that it can help some other people.This chat needs to come with a trigger warning. It does contain chat about depression and suicide. Thanks very much to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. They make a whole range of awesome products at their state-of-the-art factory in the Waikato. I’m obsessed with their protein and have one for breakfast every morning without fail. Please check them out online and if you like what you see, support the legends that support the podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich Farrell!! I suspect you have not heard the name before. Rich isn’t famous, but he is one of the physically strongest men in New Zealand. Using his stage name “the madness” he goes to competitions and lifts boulders and logs, flips big tractor tyre's, those sorts of things.He went through a lot of ups and downs before finding himself and then finding this sport that gave him focus and purpose.He has never told his full story publicly before, so I thank him for the opportunity.He only wants to share his journey in the hope that it can help some other people.This chat needs to come with a trigger warning. It does contain chat about depression and suicide. Thanks very much to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. They make a whole range of awesome products at their state-of-the-art factory in the Waikato. I’m obsessed with their protein and have one for breakfast every morning without fail. Please check them out online and if you like what you see, support the legends that support the podcast:<a href="https://radixnutrition.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radixnutrition.co.nz/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.