Improving Mental Wellness - Dr Malcolm Stewart, Clinical Psychologist, is the President of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists and runs Thrive Psychology in Auckland. We talk about clinical psychology, mental wellness, and stress
I talk with Corinda Taylor of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust. Do you know how to respond if someone you know is suicidal? We also explore some myths about suicide. Suicide is something we all need to be aware of and talk about in the
The Power of Thoughts and MindfulnessOur self talk affects how we feel. Dr Kumari Valentine talks about the layers of thinking and how "just thinking more positively" is not the solution! Mindfulness may be a better solution, which is associat
Nutrition and Mental Health - Professor Julia Rucklidge, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group, University of Canterbury. Julia's Ted x talk has almost 7K views which highlights just how much inter
Nutrition and Mental Health - Pregnancy and Maternal HealthHayley Bradley is doing her PhD with the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury. We talk about her PhD study and the vital role that nutrients can p
Skye Macfarlane, Training and Education Manager, Artemis. Talking about Medical herbalism and plant based medicine as well as making conscious, kind choices
The Human Microbiome - Dr Xochitl Morgan, Senior Lecturer, University of Otago, Department of Immunology and Microbiology. We talk about what the human microbioeme is, why gut health matters and is interesting and what epigenetics means.
The Microbiome - Dr Victoria Metcalf, Scientist, Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, talking about bad bugs, fecal transplants, vaginal seeding, and the wonder of the eco-system within and inside us.
Paul Smith, Director of Artsenta in Dunedin.We talk about the wonderful things Artenta does, supporting community and creativity. We discuss some of the barriers that get in the way of creativity.
Creativity for Wellness - Darryl Baser, Musician, Journalist, Dad sings and talks about the creative process. May is NZ Music Month. Tune in to listen to our own home grown talent!
Focussed Attention, Wild Wisdom, and Mindfulness in NZ - Sam O'Sullivan is a trained clinical psychologist who is travelling through NZ teaching mindfulness and documenting how men use focussed attention and a connection with nature to deal wit
Living Lives of Passion and Purpose - April McLennan is the founder and chairperson of Limitless NZ which strives to equip young people for lives of passion and purpose.
Motherhood vs Clinical Psychology - Nadene van der Linden, Clinical Psychologist and author. Nadene wrote "Tales from the Parenting Trenches. A Clinical Psychologist vs Motherhood". We discuss the stressors that face mothers and women and some
Mothers United Movement - Bronwyn Bay, mum blogger and founder of the Mother's United MovementWe're talking about mother's leadership, power, and the power of the collective.
Mindfulness with Kovido Maddick - Kovido runs 4 and 8 week mindfulness courses. We discuss how he came to mindfulness and about being able to step back from the persistence of our minds.