Max Key - The politics of growing up || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP58 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Max Key Sponsored by Radix Nutrition - They produce the most bioavailable whey protein Protein Powder made in NZ! https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
Max Key is a person that most people probably have an opinion on. This conversation will either change your mind or reinforce what you already think. Either way, Max said he doesn’t care…and I believe him!
He was 13 years old in 2008 when his dad became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a job that meant every single teenage misstep Max made was played out in the public eye.
In this conversation, we cover a lot of topics including... - His earliest memories of his dad talking about a desire to become Prime Minister. - Perks of being the PM’s son - Growing up in a wealthy household, - Internet trolls, online bullying, and his reputation as a “party boy” - His mental health and the rock bottom moment that happened during his OE in the Bahamas. - Then the road to recovery. - The rare disease he caught overseas that caused him to lose 20 kilos and visit the hospital 7 times. - The fight in Croatia where 4 strangers “beat the shit” out of him - His obsession with judo and just how hard his training boot camp was. - His relationship with his sister, as kids and how it is now - His business partnership with the Chow brother and their poor public reputation - His relationship with running - His current relationship status and what his Tinder DMs were like back when his dad was PM.
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Brief Summary
Max Key discusses his upbringing as the son of a prime minister, mental health, Jiu Jitsu, and his property development career.
Key points
- Growing Up in Politics. Max Key shares his experience growing up as the son of a prime minister.
- Navigating Public Scrutiny. Max reflects on the challenges of being in the public eye as a teenager.
- The Burden of Fame. Navigating the pressures of public life and the impact on personal relationships.
- Finding My Identity. Max Key shares how DJing helped him establish his own identity apart from his father's fame.
- The Decision to Disconnect. Max explains his choice to leave social media to focus on personal happiness.
- Therapy: A Journey. Max discusses the challenges and benefits of going to therapy for his mental health.
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Episode highlights
- Growing Up in PoliticsMax Key shares his experience growing up as the son of a prime minister.“I just grew up with it, so it didn’t feel that weird.”1:16Feb 18, 2023
- Navigating Public ScrutinyMax reflects on the challenges of being in the public eye as a teenager.“I was like, why may as well just do what I want to do.”13:18Feb 18, 2023
- The Burden of FameNavigating the pressures of public life and the impact on personal relationships.“It was unbelievable with um the death threats.”24:11Feb 18, 2023
- Finding My IdentityMax Key shares how DJing helped him establish his own identity apart from his father's fame.“For the first time I became Max Key.”33:31Feb 18, 2023
- The Decision to DisconnectMax explains his choice to leave social media to focus on personal happiness.“I was just gonna get off social media.”34:49Feb 18, 2023
- Therapy: A JourneyMax discusses the challenges and benefits of going to therapy for his mental health.“It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done but one of the best things as well.”47:46Feb 18, 2023
- Finding Balance in PerfectionismStruggling with high expectations and the need for balance in life.“I’m really tough on myself; I have really high expectations.”49:46Feb 18, 2023
- The Mental Side of Jiu JitsuJiu Jitsu teaches you to breathe and strategize under pressure.“You learn to just sit there and breathe.”1:01:12Feb 18, 2023
