Unpacking Mental Health

Sarah Cameron shares her experience with postnatal depression following the birth of her second child, a long battle with bulimia, and how her time as a personal trainer has shaped her thoughts about body image. We also discuss the role of fitness in balancing mental health. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

I talk about life and what it all means with philosopher and comedian Rodney Norman. Rodney has a simple yet effective way of getting life lessons across to people and giving a giggle along the way. Rodney is a social media sensation, and you can find many of his videos on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Rodney is a profound and all-around nice guy who offers light and joy to the world. You can f...

Today I talk with the wonderful Hayley Benseman about the rise of "Mum drinking culture", what current day alcoholism looks like when you are a Mum, and business owner, and how it can cause disease in your body. Hayley will talk with us about her experience with low self-esteem and lack of personal identity growing up, which lead to years of alcohol dependence. Hayley shares with us how...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Yandle about her experience with high-functioning anxiety, which turned to not-functioning anxiety, depression following traumatic life events and living with body dysmorphia. We talk about how Michelle's own experience has resulted in her empowered eating courses and a focus on helping other people establish healthier relationships with food and their...

Influencer and Blogger Maria Foy talks with me about her many years of living with anxiety and what it was like to deal with the challenges of experiencing post-natal depression with her firstborn. We also discuss how both alcoholism and managing a huge audience of over 500,000 people have impacted Maria's mental health. You can find Maria's blog here : https://www.happymumhappychild.co.nz/ If you...

Nathan accomplished a 20-year career in the NZ Police, where he worked his way up to a ranking of Senior Sergeant. Nathan will talk with me today about managing his own mental health while working in NZ Police, how police work alongside medical professionals in managing the mental health of members of the public, and finally, Nathan’s choice to undergo gastric sleeve surgery to lose weight. If you...

Today, we welcome Mikki Williden. Mikki and I discuss choosing a diet that could improve mental health, particularly depression and anxiety, and the role of alcohol, caffeine and other foods on our brains, bodies and moods. Want to know if you drink too much coffee? Listen to find out! So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk. If you enjoyed this podcast and want...

Today, we welcome Paul Rangiwahia. Paul is a fellow mental health advocate in Taranaki, New Zealand. Paul is a talented artist with work proudly showcased in our community. Paul also speaks in workplaces and at events about promoting mental well-being in business culture. We discuss how Paul's own life experience set him on a path to creating a business, opening conversations around feelings, emot...

Today, we welcome Julie Moore. Trigger Warning: Discusses depression and sudden death. Julie courageously shares her journey through sudden loss and relocating from Taranaki, NZ, to the Gold Coast, Australia. Julie also discusses her son's recent autism and depression diagnosis, navigating parenthood, and her own experience with depression. Our conversation delves into antidepressants and holistic...

Today, we welcome Anneka Matthews. Anneka is a former police officer and current New Plymouth District Councilor; many will also know Anneka as a local animal rights activist, vegan and member of our Taranaki pride Community. Anneka talks about her mental health journey as an NZ police officer, the online bullying she faces in her current public role on the local council and the journey she has be...

Today, we welcome Curtis Weeks. Curtis talks openly about his mental health journey – from dealing with childhood bullying to his impressive 13-year stint in the Royal NZ Navy and even representing NZ in a professional fight! We dive into the benefits of working on our thoughts and mindset and how Curtis became a mental performance coach. So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for...

Today, we welcome Helen Duyvestyn. Trigger Warning: We will be discussing burnout and in-patient mental health. We're getting real about some important stuff – mental health. Helen is a mental health nurse with 15 years in psychiatric nursing. After experiencing burnout, Helen spent time upskilling in different mental health and well-being areas and now has quite a different approach to her work....

Today, we welcome Lorraine Maguire. Trigger Warning: We will be discussing addiction. We're getting real about some important stuff – mental health. Lorraine talks about what life is like 20 years on from giving up drugs and alcohol, why she had to stop, and the panic attacks and food-related issues that followed. So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk. If you e...

Did you know that what you eat can have a significant impact on your mental health? In this episode, nutritionist Chloe Masters discusses the link between diet and mental well-being. From the role of diet culture to specific nutrients that can support our mental health, we cover it all. So, if you want to optimise your mental health through food, tune in to this episode of Unpacking Mental Health!...

Trigger Warning: We will be discussing eating disorders & depression. I'm talking with my wonderful friend Steph Griffith, who has bravely joined me on the podcast to discuss her mental health experience. Steph will talk to us about her experience with anxiety, depression and disordered eating. We dive into Steph's teenage years, and how she dealt with adversity and came out the other side. Steph...