Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton

We're back for Season 4 of Hope is Real. This season is slightly different from the others, instead of 10 interview episodes, Jazz will be sitting down to give you an insight into her life real time. This week Jazz is joined by Genevieve Mora and they give us an insight of how amazing and fulfilling a on a week of school tours can be before answering a few burning questions. Hope Is Real is a Podc...

We're back for Season 4 of Hope is Real. This season is slightly different from the others, instead of 10 interview episodes, Jazz will be sitting down to give you an insight into her life real time. Today we get to catch up on what's been going on in Jazz's life lately, and she shares a story about being backstage with Lady Gaga. Then with many things going on at the moment we go over the changes...

In this episode, Jazz and Gen answer your questions. Like how to deal with online bullies? How do you to tell your parents about self harm? And how to stop missing the sick you. And Jazz reveals to us what potato product she would be. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering...

For the season finale, Jazz speaks with broadcaster and author Bree Tomasel. Bree recounts a harrowing attack when she was nine and how her chidhood and adult years were never the same. She also talks about being diagnosed with ADHD, and despite the odds was able to persevere and thrive. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Jo...

Jazz speaks with television icon Angela Bloomfield. Angela talks about her time on Shortland street and how her character Rachel was the vehicle for any teenage tropes. She also talks about how she feels she can start her life again after divorce and her experience with post natal depression. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopefu...

TW* This content discusses topics such as ........ and mental distress. Jazz speaks to Brielle Gillingham a mental health advocate and counsellor who she met through the Voices Of Hope campaign. Brielle shares her story about bullying at a young age in another country, depression in her teenage years and at the age of 30 being diagnosed with BPD and how she navigates the stigma associated with thi...

TW* This content discusses topics such as addiction and mental distress. In this episode Jazz talks to Jonathan Clark husband of Tiktok personality Kat Clark, about his battle with addiction and how addressing the turmoil in his life lead him to make a positive change. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton ev...

*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz invites Oliver Mills back again for Season 3, and he updates us on his journey over the past 12 months and tells us how and why he learned to be kinder to himself. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to emp...

*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz talks with Dr Courtney Tracy about living with Borderline Personality Disorder and how she has found hope in helping other people through her training and social media advocacy.  Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as sh...

*TW* This content discusses topics such as mental distress. Jazz speaks to Whitney Lee-Bandfield, who she met through the Voices Of Hope campaign. Whitney has a powerful story about overcoming childhood adversity and embracing her whakapapa to help her grow and find hope.  Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornto...

*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz speaks with Anna Muller about her journey from traumatic childhood, addiction and depression and finally finding hope after the intervention of a kind paramedic. Today Anna is wildly in love and helping other people find their voice. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and...

*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide, sexual assault and mental distress. Welcome back to Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton. In this episode Jazz sits down with her friend and co-founder Genevieve Mora and opens up about her own mental health struggles over the last 2 years. She shares how even if you know the tools, sometimes it's still hard to put them into place, but the most import...

LAUNCHES 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Welcome back for season three of Hope is Real with Jazz Thornton, the podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. This season Jazz begins by telling her own story, and how she has found hope again. She also speaks with advocate and TikTok star Anna Muller, Content Creator Oliver Mills and will wrap up with a Q and A to ans...

For the final episode of season two, Jazz Thornton talks to YouTuber Lily Grace about breaking up with her first love, growing up with a famous sister, and how she takes care of her mental health.    Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering and inspiring people from around...

Sometimes you need a big sister to give you advice. In this episode, Jazz Thornton answers your questions. How do you tell your parents you’re struggling with your mental health? What’s the best way to support your friends? How do you disengage from online bullies? And more!   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Tho...

CONTENT WARNING This episode deals with the topic of suicide.  TikToker Oliver Mills went viral for doing something we all do, singing and crying in the car. He joins Jazz Thornton to share why he’s open about his experience with depression, the moment that changed everything, and why going to therapy is the best.   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspire...

CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses the topic of domestic violence.  TikTok sensation Kat Clark shot to fame with candid videos about her family. But life hasn’t always been so picture perfect.   Joining Jazz Thornton, Kat shares her experience as a teen mum stuck in an abusive relationship and how she found the strength to leave.   From teen mum to TikTok star, Kat’s story will inspire.   Hope...

In this episode Jazz Thornton is joined by  Voices of Hope co-founder Gen Mora for a special Q&A. Jazz and Gen talk about how their friendship has evolved, their pinch me moments, and Jazz reveals what went on during her time on Celebrity Treasure Island.   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week...

Joining Jazz Thornton for this week's episode of Hope is Real is broadcaster Toni Street. Well known on New Zealand TV screens, Toni’s bubbly personality hides a history of unimaginable loss.   Toni shares how her family coped with losing three of her siblings, the diagnosis of an auto immune disorder, and the pressure of being in the media spotlight.   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a...

Warning: This episode may be distressing to some listeners. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP).  In this episode rugby league legend and Celebrity Treasure Island star Steve Price joins Jazz Thornton to talk about the death of his father to suicide.   Jazz met Steve as contestants on the reality series Celebrity Treasure Island. Following a fire side chat Steve...

You asked and Jazz delivered! In this episode you'll hear from the most requested guest, none other than Jazz's flatmate Alicia Lineham. Alicia spills all the tea on their friendship, including their major icks, the pile of doom, and why it's awesome having a friend with Adhd.  Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Th...

Jazz Thornton talks with rugby sevens and Tik Tok star Ilona Maher. Ilona found Tik Tok fame after sharing a behind the scenes view at the Toyko 2021 Olympics as part of the USA Women’s Rugby Sevens team. Ilona reveals how she dealt with post-Olympic depression, why she’ll never act small, and how she has embraced her body.   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit mo...

To kick off season two, Jazz Thornton is joined by comedian Eli Matthewson to share how he really felt being voted off Dancing with the Stars, what it’s like coming out, embracing your sexuality and behind the scenes on Celebrity Treasure Island.   Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speak...

Welcome back for season two of Hope is Real with Jazz Thornton, the podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. This season Jazz is joined by inspiring people from around the world, including comedian Eli Matthewson, rugby and Tik Tok star Ilona Maher, and the most requested guest ever.   Launches Thursday 21 September.    See omnystudio.com/listener...

*TW* Jazz Thornton talks with Kara Robinson Chamberlain about her amazing life story which has been made into a lifetime movie in America. Kara was kidnapped from her best friend’s house at 15, survived sexual assault and managed to not only escape but identify her attacker. She went on to join law enforcement and face up to her trauma many years later. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a...