Mental Health

Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

A new study has found Pacific women in New Zealand face higher rates of depression during pregnancy than any other group. Audio

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 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 chairwoman Gina Sunderland responds to the government's abortion law reform. She told Checkpoint abortion should never be a health issue. Video, Audio

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

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

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

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

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

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

Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

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

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

Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

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