Trauma
Children's stories tackle the loneliness of trauma
Māori academic Linda Tuhiwai Smith tells Kathryn Ryan she often cried while writing her new series of therapeutic storybooks for kids. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuropsychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about dealing with ongoing trauma in the wake of flooding initially caused by cyclone Gabrielle and compounded by more bad weather. Audio
Why you end up crying, even when you're not sad
Ever found yourself with tears running down your cheeks after a seemingly minor incident or experience? It's probably just a result of your prefrontal cortex becoming overwhelmed, like a computer… Audio
Can switching the channel make you see differently?
Professor Marc Wilson is joining us again to discuss a number of topics that have been in the news recently, including the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial and how changing the TV channel can make you… Audio
Unmasking the gruesome realities of war
Lynsey Addario has covered nearly every major conflict and humanitarian crisis over the last 20 years and is considered one of the most influential photojournalists of our time. She's just returned… Audio
The long shadow of childhood trauma
Pioneering American psychiatrist Dr Bruce Perry talks to Kathryn about the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain and the implications for clinical practice. For three decades he… Audio
How to prevent kids from developing addictions
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey is a mother, a teacher in a drug and alcohol centre for adolescents, and a recovering alcoholic with a strong family history of addiction. Jessica… Audio
Dr Himali McInnes - stories from the medical frontline
Himali McInnes was a GP for a decade in South Auckland, based in Mangere and now works at Three Kings. Over the years she's has seen first hand how the human spirit shines through, despite hardship… Audio
Helping children through horrific events
It can be tough for adults to get their heads around horrific events like terror attacks, so how do we explain it to our kids? Child and Family Psychologist Linde-Marie Amersfoort offers some advice… Audio
Lying blind: hiding vision loss in plain sight
James Tate Hill lost nearly all his sight as a teenager to a rare condition called Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. By the time he was 16, he was legally blind. But he could still pass for… Audio
Matt Brown: the barber helping break cycles of violence
Barber Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers men not just a haircut, but a safe space to talk without judgement. In his book She is Not Your Rehab, co-authored with his wife Sarah, he shares… Audio
M.bovis: inhumane and traumatising - new study
A study of the psycho-social impact of M.bovis on Southland's rural communities had found the Government's response was bureaucratic, inhumane and traumatising to farmers. The University of Otago… Audio
Head injury research focus on deceased athlete's brains
The donated brains of former athletes are being studied to understand more about how repeated sports related head injuries cause brain degeneration.Repetitive mild traumatic sporting brain injuries… Audio
Centrepoint survivor: 'Adults who failed us need to step up'
A new documentary, Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story - airs tonight. It's a gruelling but powerful watch - mainly from the perspective of some of the former children of the commune, including… Audio
How to be a (very stable) genius
Professor Craig Wright is author of The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness. He's travelled the world looking to unearth the hidden lessons from… Audio
My Xmas Song: Emma G, 'You Can Count On Me This Christmas'
Washington DC-based Kiwi artist Emma G has remained busy as always in 2020, despite everything that has been going on around her. Emma's new song, 'You Can Count On Me This Christmas' is her 10th… Audio
New Zealand's little-told Far North wild horses story
People tend to think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses in New Zealand comes up, but there is a significantly larger number of wild horses in Northland. Kelly Wilson's new book… Audio
Jenene Crossan: Six months of life with Covid-19
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan became number 37 on the list of confirmed coronavirus cases in this country back in March, but she is still suffering from associated health issues - not to mention dealing… Audio
Life, near death and healing with the light of history
Caroline Barron embarked on a search for her father's birth family in her new book, Ripiro Beach. She wanted to find out more about where she came from and who she is. But some of what she discovered… Audio
Nick Wignall: 'Treat yourself like you would a good friend'
If we talked to other people the way we talk to yourself we'd probably have zero friends, no job and warrants out for our arrest, says psychologist Nick Wignall. From a young age, many of us… Audio