Mental Health
Report - how schools are supporting student well-being
Happiness and a sense of belonging at school is key for children's progress and good health. Kathryn is joined by Mohamed Alansari, senior researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational… Audio
Nearly half of NZ's psychiatrists want to quit, survey finds
Almost half of psychiatrists report wanting to leave their jobs in the face of the soaring demand for mental health services. A report by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists found three… Audio
Investigating a potential connection between free-diving and mental health
Free diving instructor Ian Barker wants to investigate the links he's noticed between freediving and improved mental health and joins Jesse to share his observations. Audio
Parenting - providing youth-specific mental health support
As youth mental health issues escalate here and globally, a clinical psychologist says it's imperative to listen young people about what services would best help them. Kerry Gibson is an Associate… Audio
Tradies aren’t as staunch as they once were, and that’s good for their mental health
A changing world for tradies is explored in this documentary by Jenna Fruen Audio
Why you want to return to the office, eventually
Many people remain reluctant about returning to their workplaces because of Covid-19. Professor of Macroeconomics, Robert MacCulloch joins the show to discuss the great resignation and why people will… Audio
Finding Your Family
Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Psyschologist and media commentator Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode: Click and Connect
Psychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on how friendships grow good mental health. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Growing regulation causing added stress for dairy farmers - Survey
A new industry survey has found many dairy farmers are feeling under pressure, despite strong prices.
Mental health becomes a pandemic political football
There's been plenty of media coverage on the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson says a lot of it has been too simplistic, or just plain wrong.
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Mental health becomes a pandemic political football
There's been plenty of media coverage on the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mental Health Foundation Shaun Robinson says a lot of it has been too simplistic, or just plain wrong.
AudioBonus Episode: Identify Yourself
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Multiple Me
Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Mental health experts wary of govt long-term Kia Manawanui
Mental health experts say the devil will be in the detail of the government's long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, Kia Manawanui.
But the nitty-gritty seems to be missing from the document and… Audio
Media mull mental health amid lingering lockdowns
As the Covid crisis deepens and lockdown levels give way to traffic lights, the mental health effects of it all are being aired more than ever in the media - sometimes along with assumptions that… Audio
Media mull mental health amid lingering lockdowns
As the Covid crisis deepens and lockdown levels give way to traffic lights, the mental health effects of it all are being aired more than ever in the media - sometimes along with assumptions that…
AudioBonus Episode: Value and Validation
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Proud of You
TV and film creatives Roseanne Liang and Perlina Lau join James to chat about parental validation, professional validation and personal validation Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Bonus Episode: Love you too, bro
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
