Mental Health
Finding a Happy Ending
Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Jami-Lee Ross attends mental health unit's opening
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross attended the opening of Middlemore Hospital's new Tiaho Mai mental health unit this afternoon, his first public appearance since his release from mental health care. Audio
Men Who Stare at Fences
Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk fame, family, births, deaths and dads. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode
Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Audio
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower - Coming Soon!
Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bad Alcoholics
TVNZ's Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
James Nokise: eating fried chicken in the shower, as you do
For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members. Audio, Gallery
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members.
AudioMental health pilot helping university students
A mental health pilot running at Auckland University is providing early intervention for students needing help with stress. The programme Te Tumu Waiora, is being implemented at five primary care… Audio
Uni & polytech staff struggling with mental health
The mental health of university and polytech staff is declining seriously according to the union representing them. The Tertiary Education Union says it's currently surveying staff across the sector… Audio
A show about bipolar disorder
Comedian Clarissa Chandrahasen has opened up about her experience with bipolar disorder, and her time in a psych ward, in her award-winning theatre show Committed. Audio
Mental health and diet - a rebuttal
Earlier this week we had a chat with Sarah Wilson about how a person's diet can affect their mental health. Victoria University's Lisa Te Morenga didn't agree with everything she said, and joins us to… Audio
Could physical activity prevent mental ill-health?
In the first study of its kind in this country 25,000 New Zealand adults completed an 'Active' survey to examine the link between recreational physical activity and well being. It showed people who do… Audio
Sarah Wilson: how diet influences mental health
Sarah Wilson created an empire with her programmes to quit sugar - now she's walking away from the business to focus on anxiety issues and the food-waste movement. Audio
Mental Health Week
The Panelists talk about introducing mental health initiatives to schools. Audio
Keeping body and mind healthy in the restaurant business
The tragic death of the influential chef and writer Anthony Bourdain in July was a wake-up call for the hospitality sector, and it's prompted a two-day hui later in October looking at mental health in… Audio
Australian comedian Greg Fleet: 'I had a strange childhood, but a lot of people have'
Australian comedian Greg Fleet's best-known for his stand-up and sketch work, but this week he's here to launch his novel The Good Son, and to talk about his dealings with addiction for Atawhai mental… Audio
Coddling and 'safetyism' sets iGen up for failure
Safe spaces and trigger warnings are becoming just as much a feature of University as late night cramming sessions and ramen noodles for dinner. Audio