In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey are joined by Dion Freeman—a man whose life reads like a modern spiritual odyssey. From a childhood soaked in chaos to prison bars and, eventually, a cave in the mountains, Dion’s story is a raw, powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always come in the package you expect. Today, he stands as a Māori healer and spiritual guide, practicing Honohono—an ancestral medicine that reconnects people with their wairua (spirit), their past, and their purpose.

 

Dion takes us through the defining moments of his transformation, including his time behind bars where he experienced not just physical change but a profound spiritual awakening. It’s not every day you hear someone say “I didn’t see humans for 49 days,” but for Dion, that solitude became sacred. Through Honohono and deep self-reflection, he began helping others heal from trauma, addiction, and the pain they didn’t even know they were carrying. He speaks of God not as a man with a beard, but as energy. Of names having meaning. Of healing that transcends space and time.

 

Dion’s understanding of healing isn’t abstract—it’s raw, physical, and often emotional. And yes, in case you’re wondering, both Ringo and Ridgey had personal healing sessions with Dion—and we talk about those experiences in this episode. This conversation isn't just about healing—it's about unlearning, relearning, and remembering who you are beneath the noise. Whether you're a skeptic or a seeker, Dion brings a grounded, visceral truth to the conversation. And as always, Ringo and Ridgey keep it real. This episode might just leave you breathing a little deeper—and looking at your own journey with fresh eyes.

 

Dion's links: 

https://www.wayofthewarrior.co.nz/

https://www.healingaotearoa.co.nz/

https://www.youtube.com/@f.t.p-podcast

https://www.instagram.com/dion_free_man?igsh=dHRjam00Y3JzY2M3

https://www.instagram.com/dionbrangiuaia?igsh=MXZxNWtobGM3NDZxdw%3D%3D

https://www.honohono-healing.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@dionbrangiuaiafre

 

In this episode of The Brink, Ringo and Ridgey are joined by Dion Freeman&mdash;a man whose life reads like a modern spiritual odyssey. From a childhood soaked in chaos to prison bars and, eventually, a cave in the mountains, Dion&rsquo;s story is a raw, powerful reminder that healing doesn&rsquo;t always come in the package you expect. Today, he stands as a Māori healer and spiritual guide, practicing Honohono&mdash;an ancestral medicine that reconnects people with their wairua (spirit), their past, and their purpose.
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Dion takes us through the defining moments of his transformation, including his time behind bars where he experienced not just physical change but a profound spiritual awakening. It&rsquo;s not every day you hear someone say &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t see humans for 49 days,&rdquo; but for Dion, that solitude became sacred. Through Honohono and deep self-reflection, he began helping others heal from trauma, addiction, and the pain they didn&rsquo;t even know they were carrying. He speaks of God not as a man with a beard, but as energy. Of names having meaning. Of healing that transcends space and time.
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Dion&rsquo;s understanding of healing isn&rsquo;t abstract&mdash;it&rsquo;s raw, physical, and often emotional. And yes, in case you&rsquo;re wondering, both Ringo and Ridgey had personal healing sessions with Dion&mdash;and we talk about those experiences in this episode. This conversation isn't just about healing&mdash;it's about unlearning, relearning, and remembering who you are beneath the noise. Whether you're a skeptic or a seeker, Dion brings a grounded, visceral truth to the conversation. And as always, Ringo and Ridgey keep it real. This episode might just leave you breathing a little deeper&mdash;and looking at your own journey with fresh eyes.
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Dion's links:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wayofthewarrior.co.nz/">https://www.wayofthewarrior.co.nz/</a>
<a href="https://www.healingaotearoa.co.nz/">https://www.healingaotearoa.co.nz/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@f.t.p-podcast">https://www.youtube.com/@f.t.p-podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dion_free_man?igsh=dHRjam00Y3JzY2M3">https://www.instagram.com/dion_free_man?igsh=dHRjam00Y3JzY2M3</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dionbrangiuaia?igsh=MXZxNWtobGM3NDZxdw%3D%3D">https://www.instagram.com/dionbrangiuaia?igsh=MXZxNWtobGM3NDZxdw%3D%3D</a>
<a href="https://www.honohono-healing.com/">https://www.honohono-healing.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dionbrangiuaiafre">https://www.tiktok.com/@dionbrangiuaiafre</a>
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Ex-All Black Matthew Ridge and his quirky sidekick David Ring team up from the sunny South of France to push boundaries and tackle the tough stuff. Expect unfiltered opinions, humor, and chaos as they dissect norms, challenge stereotypes, and ask the awkward questions. Buckle up for a cheeky antidote to cancel culture and a wild ride through the madness of the modern world. Join the odd couple nobody knew they needed—it's a car crash you won't want to miss.