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Whole Man - An Holistic Approach to Mens Health & Wellbeing

with guest speaker Zack Smith
Mon 27 Jul 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$30 early bird · $35 general admission
Whole Man - An Holistic Approach to Mens Health & Wellbeing
✦   About this event

Whole Man has been running each month since November 2024. Whole Man is a space for EVERYDAY Men from all walks of life to come together and connect.

📅 Date: Monday 27 July 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Location: Papanui Spiritual Centre, 150 Harewood Road
💰 Cost: $30 early bird · $35 general admission
🎟️ Tickets: Book your place →

Men's mental health has unfortunately been overshadowed by societal expectations and stigma's. Men's mental health concerns have historically been under-discussed and under-addressed.

Whole Man is a program that will help men come together with connection, and feelings of inspiration. Each month we will be recognising shame and triggers within, and share that it's ok to reach out and ask for help, and that asking for support is not a weakness.

The Whole Man monthly events is a compassionate, confidential, safe and sacred container, promoting open conversations, with men sharing their stories, or just come to listen and know that you're not the only one carrying the same issues, fostering open discussions.

Our amazing speaker this month is Zack Smith

THEME — Your Words Become Your World: How Your Internal Dialogue Shapes Your Identity

Many men spend years trying to change their habits, confidence, motivation, or circumstances without realisng that the most powerful voice in their life is the one inside their own head.

In this talk, I'll explore how our inner dialogue shapes beliefs, influences emotions, impacts the nervous system, and ultimately forms the foundation of our identity.

We'll look at how long-held thought patterns quietly drive behaviour, why the words we repeatedly tell ourselves matter, and how self-talk can either limit or support personal growth.

Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of the connection between thoughts, confidence, and wellbeing, along with simple tools they can use immediately to create healthier, more empowering patterns of thinking and living.

About Zack

Zack Smith is a father, partner, psychology student, health and wellness coach, and founder of The Rebuild Blueprint. After overcoming significant personal challenges including chronic pain, addiction, traumatic brain injury, and major life setbacks, Zack became passionate about understanding how people can rebuild their lives from the inside out. Combining insights from psychology, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), nutrition, neuroscience, and mindset coaching, his work focuses on helping people understand the relationship between identity, self-talk, emotional wellbeing, and lasting personal change. Zack's mission is simple: to help people realize that their past does not define their future, and that lasting transformation begins with the stories we tell ourselves every day.

Connect with like-minded men and explore pathways to thriving, not just surviving. Each month there will be 1 amazing guest speaker for 25-30 minutes and a chance to share (or not) to listen with a compassionate heart.

After each speaker we will dive deep into a tranquil world of sound and vibration with her magical crystal bowls. Let Maria guide you to a state of profound peace and realigning of of your mind, body and spirit. Maria's magic lies in her ability to create a space where individuals can release old energies and embrace the calming influence of calming theta brainwaves. Releasing of energy blocks and emotions out of the body without speaking a word!

Please add yourself to our private FB group, here you will find out more about future speakers each month. Please feel free to bring your mates along each week, there's no commitment to come each month see you there.

ALL WELCOME!

More about Maria's offerings — www.mariaromero.co.nz

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