Welcome to How To: Manage Your Mind

Episode 01 - How To: Balance Your Mind, with James Nokise

Award-winning comedian James Nokise is a speaker, acclaimed theatre maker, playwright, columnist and renowned social commentator. James is on a mission to connect. His critically acclaimed podcast Eating Fried Chicken on Radio New Zealand sees him interviewing celebrities while sharing kai together. In this episode, John and James explore how to balance the mind through levity and humour, connection with likeminded people and remaining connected with your community.

Caution: Contains references to suicide

Hi, I’m John, and we have something in common: a mind…

Six years ago I unexpectedly hit a major mental brick wall. I had no idea what it was or how to deal with it. Ever since I’ve been on a journey to learn all about the mind and how to manage it.

Through therapy, talking circles, deep (deep) conversation, mindfulness meditation, spirituality, personal research and much more besides, I’m fascinated with how people maintain their mental wellbeing. 

Join me as I explore what it is we can do in the minutes, hours, days, months and years that make up our extraordinary lives to stay motivated, engaged and at peace with the world we live in.

John is a father, husband, co-founder of the mental wellbeing collective The Men Who:, ambassador for the Joshua Nolan Foundation and constant source of curiosity. 

Links: @manageyourmindpod / @roarbear / www.themenwho.com 

Music / sound credits: Grant Borland, Limitless, licensed from Soundstripe

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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or offer a substitute for professional mental health or wellbeing advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding mental health and wellbeing. Never disregard professional healthcare advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or online.

Sources of support:

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.samh.org.uk/ 

https://www.joshuanolanfoundation.org/ 

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