Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal:'Our thinking about breakdowns has become more nuanced'
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Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on our evolving attitudes to mental health care. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Actor Maaka Pohatu: 'There's winning and then there's learning'
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Actor Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise in the shower to talk martial arts, music and making yourself well, Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Good mental heath promotes good physical outcomes'
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on healing toxic bodies and avoiding toxic workplaces. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Sarah Gandy:'Look after your mental health and everything else will follow'
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Radio host Sarah Gandy joins host James Nokise to talk about cancer, chemo and co-workers. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'People like people who are like themselves'
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on the dangers of seeking validation. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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David Correos: 'I was first called the N-word when I was seven'
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Award-winning comedian David Correos joins host James Nokise to talk about bad words, bad friends and bad times. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal:'Small changes lead to big shifts'
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Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about winning, losing and how to create a healthy work culture. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Noeline Taurua:'I want people to stand in their own mana'
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Silver ferns coach Noeline Taurua joins host James Nokise to talk team culture and what it means to be P.U.R.E. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Identity is dynamic. It changes through your life'
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about chronic illness and self identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Hayley Sproull: 'Anxiety is in my family and I always thought that wasn’t me'
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Actor and comedian Hayley Sproull joins host James Nokise to talk about finding fame, finding your identity and finding yourself a target.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'By asking and by listening you could save a life'
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Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about the effects of suicide on family, friends and survivors. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Jono Pryor:'I went straight from the wake to the TV show'
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Radio star Jono Pryor joins host James Nokise to talk about being there for your mates. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal:'If we name our peril it feels more real'
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Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Scientist Siouxsie Wiles:'If I panic, that's not going to be a good look'
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Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: "Social connection is crucial when carrying emotional weight"
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about expectations versus reality . Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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All Black Angus Ta'avao: 'If I can positively impact someone, why wouldn't I?'
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All Black Angus Ta'avao joins host James Nokise to talk about aiga, advocacy and standing up. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Our planned futures are going to look quite different'
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about loss, uncertainty and interrupted life plans. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Rose Matafeo: I cried all the way home to New Zealand
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Comedian Rose Matafeo joins host James Nokise to talk about crying, flying and dying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal: "Fear is about now. Anxiety is about the future"
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A special bonus episode by James Nokise and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Scotty Morrison: 'You see language trauma on a daily basis'
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James Nokise invites broadcasters Stacey and Scotty Morrison, comedian Courtney Dawson, psychologist Logan Hamley and actor Scotty Cotter for a korero about mental health and te ao Māori. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Venting your anger doesn't always help'
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with frustration and anger. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Katrina Rore: 'I've learnt everything I know from failure'
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Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about losing, learning, crying and taking time for yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Anger is a normal response to grief'
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss suicide, caring for those who remain, and ways to heal. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Cori Gonzalez-Macuer: 'It sucks that I had to do a show about this'
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Billy T Award-winning comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about being famous, being broke and being honest about your pain. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Your wellbeing is an asset for your business'
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Jenene Crossan: 'Being comfortable with change is crucial'
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Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'We all get bad news. Sometimes it's about ourselves.'
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Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Wallace Chapman: 'I was on a walking stick for 10 years'
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Broadcaster Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about bad news, good men and the very best fried chicken. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Psychologist Sarb Johal on surviving a toxic workplace: 'Finding allies outside of the workplace is essential.'
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Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Marilyn Waring on her time in Parliament: 'I wasn’t able to stomach the place'
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Author, economist and recovering politician Marilyn Waring talks to host James Nokise about activism, feminism and the etiquette of eating fried dumplings. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Sarb Johal: "The biggest critic of me is me"
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Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Michelle Dickinson on Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower: "I feel like an impostor"
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Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, talks to host James Nokise about being a scientific misfit, finding her own learning style, and why introverts make the best public speakers. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely
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Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
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John Campbell on Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower: 'The stories are in my bones now'
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TVNZ breakfast host John Campbell joins host James Nokise to talk about emotional clutter, work as therapy and why he'll never be a weather presenter. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
A special bonus episode by James Nokise, Ayyub Bhikoo and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Christchurch attacks. Produced by Charlie Bleakley
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes joins James Nokise to talk about vegetarianism, Dancing with the Stars and dealing with post-show blues. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Actor and comedian Chris Parker joins James Nokise to talk about coming out, making comedy and making change. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Actor, writer and mental health advocate Rob Mokoraka joins James Nokise to talk about making theatre out of trauma and finding a way through the storm of depression. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Journalist and podcaster Leonie Hayden shares some high-end fried chicken while talking hair loss, happiness, Te Ao Māori and coping with criticism.
Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk fame, family, births, deaths and dads. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.