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--------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- In this episode, Sarah shares her journey with mental health, including her struggles with anxiety and depression. We discuss the importance of boundaries, self-care, and kindness. Sarah also talks about her experiences as a mother, the challenges it brings, and how her son's autism diagnosis led to a greater sense of purpose and joy. Sarah emphasizes the impact...

Content Warning:  Content Warning: This podcast contains mentions of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 or your local emergency services. --------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- Zane navigated the hardships of growing up, battles with substance misuse, and overcomi...

Content Warning: This podcast includes discussions of anxiety, depression, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 or your local emergency services. --------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- Listen in as Maria shares her raw and emotional journey through anxiety and depression, starting from the overwhelming...

Kieran Read, former All Black captain, opens up about the pressures he encountered and the lessons he learned as a leader. Kieran discusses the challenges of staying true to himself and his ongoing journey of self-improvement. You can watch his full episode here: https://youtu.be/EQCr9s6vsio RESOURCES / SUPPORT Voices of Hope: https://thevoicesofhope.org Find Help: https://findahelpline.com Mental...

Content Warning: This podcast includes discussions of mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 or your local emergency services. --------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- In our latest discussion, we welcome James, a stand-up comedian, who shares his personal journey of self-discovery and overcoming cultural barri...

Content Warning: This podcast includes discussions of sensitive topics, such as anorexia and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 (NZ) , go to findahelpline.com or contact your local emergency services. --------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- At Voices of Hope, we are privileged to chat with Harry Averill as...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of self-harm and depression. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 , findahelpline.com or contact your local emergency services. --------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- Join us for a discussion with our guest, singer-songwriter, Paige Tapara, as she candidly shares her ment...

Content Warning: This podcast discusses bipolar disorder, which can be sensitive and triggering. Listener discretion is advised If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 or your local emergency services. Join Voices of Hope, as we sit down with Grant, who opens up about his mental health journey, his diagnosis of bipolar disorder 11 years ago, and the cru...

Content Warning: This podcast mentions suicidal thoughts, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek immediate help by calling 1737 or your local emergency services. At Voices of Hope, we're privileged to have the inspirational Claudia joining us for a conversation about her unique journey through acute myel...

Welcome to "A Moment With,"  a podcast by Voices of Hope, hosted by Genevieve Mora, where we bring you intimate conversations with inspiring people. This engaging series invites listeners to hear the mental health challenges and triumphs of resilient Kiwis. Season 2, is launching on Friday, September 1st and in this season our guests Claudia Rose, Grant Trebilco, Paige Tapara, Harry Averill, James...

In this episode we talk to Symone Tafuna’i, a 100 metre Sprinter, about her lived experience with Depression and Anxiety. Symone shares about the highs and lows of being in a highly competitive sport and the challenging journey she went on to get to where she is today. This is the first time she has shared her story. This is a moment with Symone International Support - https://findahelpline.com/ N...

In this episode we talk to Rugby Sevens player Niall Williams about her journey both on and off the field. She shares the highs of playing the sport she loves and the lows of missing out on competing on the world stage at the Tokyo Olympics due to injury which then left her questioning her belonging. This is the first time she has shared her story. This is a moment with Niall International Support...

In this episode we talk to Basketballer Tai Wynyard about his lived experience with psychosis. Tai was the youngest ever Tall Black and he currently plays for the NZ 3 x 3 team who recently returned from the Commonwealth Games. Tai shares with us about his journey and the challenges he has faced including stepping away from the game a few years ago as he was privately fighting a battle with mental...

In this episode we talk to former All Black Israel (Izzy) Dagg about his lived experience with depression. Izzy shares the highs and lows of his career, as well as his struggles off the field. Izzy wants people to know that while athletes can be portrayed as invincible, “we're just like you”. This is the first time he has shared his story. This is a moment with Izzy International Support - https:/...

In part 2 of A Moment with Jazz Thornton, we find out the answers to your most FAQs. We touch on serious issues like online bullying and how to help those around you, but we also have some fun too like which celebs have slipped into Jazz's DMs!  International Support - https://findahelpline.com/ NZ support - https://1737.org.nz/ Instagram: @JazzThornton, @_genevieve_mora/   Music Credit: Running F...

This is Part 1 of a special bonus episode with co-founder of Voices of Hope, Jazz Thornton We take it right back to the very early days of Voices of Hope, we discuss how Genevieve and Jazz went from strangers to friends, Jazz's ADHD diagnosis and the turning point for Genevieve to open up about her own story This is a moment with Jazz Thornton  Stay tuned for part 2 coming out soon, where we answe...

In this Episode we talk to Jessie Guru about her lived experience of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Eating Disorders. Jessie has been through a lot in her lifetime and is living proof of what resilience looks like. She shares her story of Hope, lessons she has learned along the way and a powerful message to her younger self.  This is a moment with Jessie  International Support - https://findahelpli...

In this episode we talk to Ben about his lived experience of Social Anxiety. We hear the challenges he has faced throughout his life and how he has got to where he is today.  This is a moment with Ben.  --- Gen on Instagram: @_genevieve_mora/ thevoicesofhope.org Find Support International Support - https://findahelpline.com/ NZ support - https://1737.org.nz/ Made with the help of the Lin...

In this episode we talk to Michelle. Michelle shares her lived experience of PTSD, Depression and anxiety. We hear about her childhood and how she struggled to find a sense of belonging as well as the impact her younger years had on her teenage years and beyond. Michelle is kind, she is compassionate and she is incredibly resilient.  This is a moment with Michelle.  --- Gen on Instagram:...

In today’s episode we hear from Singer/songwriter Kylie Price. For the first time she shares her journey with depression and PTSD. Kylie takes us through her journey from beginning to now, sharing some of the lowest points of her life and where she is on her healing journey. Kylie’s personality is contagious, she is strong and as she says herself “ proof that hope is real”&...

Heemi and John are the co-founders of Soften up Bro, a social initiative that aims to normalise male emotions. We talk about their kaupapa, toxic masculinity, how to have open conversations and male mental health.  This is a moment with Soften up Bro  --- Transcript available here Connect with Soften Up Bro on Facebook Gen on Instagram: @_genevieve_mora/ thevoicesofhope.org Find Support Internatio...

In this episode, Yvonne shares her lived experience of Obsessive compulsive Disorder, more specifically Harm OCD. She discusses her childhood, when she first recognised she was struggling, how it has affected her and where she is now in her journey. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is widely misunderstood and in this episode, Yvonne speaks with courage and vulnerability, combating the stigma and myth...

Today we hear from comedian Joe Daymond. He shares his own battle with mental health, both the highs and lows of navigating his career and how he went from Homeless to selling out Skycity Arena. This is a moment with Joe --- Transcript available here Joe on Instagram: @joe.daymond Gen on Instagram: @_genevieve_mora/ thevoicesofhope.org Find Support International Support - https://findahelpline.com...

In this Episode we talk to Hannah Hardy-Jones about her lived experience of Postpartum Bipolar. Throughout this episode we learn about Hannah's Mania and depressive episodes, how it impacted her relationship with herself and others. She shares her story of Hope and how she has used her pain to find her purpose. Hannah is open, honest and speaks with incredible vulnerability. This is a moment with...

Coming soon, Voices of Hope co-founder Genevieve Mora spends a moment with Kiwis from all walks of life who have experienced mental health struggles. Our hope is that by hearing these stories, you feel empowered, inspired and less alone in your fight. It's not weak to speak. https://www.thevoicesofhope.org/