Mental Health
Bonus Episode: Happy Boss, Happy Business
Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Get Out of Your Own Way
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode: Flip the Script
Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Pacific women in NZ more vulnerable to depression
A new study has found Pacific women in New Zealand face higher rates of depression during pregnancy than any other group. Audio
Cold is Gold
Broadcaster Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about bad news, good men and the very best fried chicken. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Matt Brown: A haircut and a friendly ear
Matt Brown is a barber - but he does much more than cut hair. After the Christchurch earthquakes he set up a barber shop - in a shed in his backyard. Audio
March for Life NZ: ‘The unborn child is not a choice’
March for Life NZ chairwoman Gina Sunderland responds to the government's abortion law reform. She told Checkpoint abortion should never be a health issue. Video, Audio
Abortion law reform doesn’t go far enough – ALRANZ
Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the draft reforms that would remove terminations from the crimes act but say they should have gone further. ALRANZ National President Terry Bellamak spoke to Alex… Video, Audio
Bill introduced to remove abortion from Crimes Act
After months of stalling and negotiation, the government has introduced a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act and instead treat it as a health issue. Audio
Calling Home: Dr Kaaren Mathias in Uttarakhand, India
Dr Kaaren Mathias is medical doctor who's been living in India since 2006. She's working in community health in the Northern Indian province of Uttarakhand. Audio, Gallery
Bonus Episode: Bad Bosses
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Marilyn Waring on her time in Parliament: 'I wasn’t able to stomach the place'
Author, economist and recovering politician Marilyn Waring talks to host James Nokise about activism, feminism and the etiquette of eating fried dumplings. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Can New Zealand's mental health crisis be cured?
New Zealand's mental health system is on the brink of a major overhaul, Health Correspondent Karen Brown examines the pressure points and asks what's needed to help those living with mental illness. Video, Audio
Bonus Episode: dealing with the dick in your head.
Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Why you should like what Instagram is doing
The Detail - A seemingly innocuous move by social media platform Instagram of removing visible 'likes' could help lessen the pressure of those whose social media use is wrecking their mental health.
Why you should like what Instagram is doing
A seemingly innocuous move by the social media platform Instagram of removing visible 'likes' could help lessen the pressure of those whose social media use is wrecking their mental health. Audio
Why you should like what Instagram is doing
A seemingly innocuous move by the social media platform Instagram of removing visible 'likes' could help lessen the pressure of those whose social media use is wrecking their mental health.
AudioThe Awesome Voice
Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, talks to host James Nokise about being a scientific misfit, finding her own learning style, and why introverts make the best public speakers. Produced by Charlie… Audio
Bonus Episode: the three-legged stool of happiness
Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Fight the Power
TVNZ breakfast host John Campbell joins host James Nokise to talk about emotional clutter, work as therapy and why he'll never be a weather presenter. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio