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Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link – Abby Soares (Ep.15)
Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link - Abby Soares (Ep.15)
Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link – Abby Soares (Ep.15)

Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link – Abby Soares (Ep.15)

What if your fatigue, anxiety, brain fog… even your skin issues, are rooted in what you’re eating? In this episode, I sit down with Abby Soares, a registered nurse, qualified…
29/07/2025
Firearms, Mental Health and Reform – Glen Thurston, Mental Hunts
Firearms, Mental Health and Reform – Glen Thurston, Mental Hunts

Firearms, Mental Health and Reform – Glen Thurston, Mental Hunts

In this episode, Glen shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to losing his firearms license after seeking mental health support, and how that experience sparked a campaign to climb…
02/07/2025
Beautiful Chaos: Life with ADHD & Kids – Selina Thomson
Beautiful Chaos: Life with ADHD & Kids – Selina Thomson

Beautiful Chaos: Life with ADHD & Kids – Selina Thomson

This episode is a raw look at motherhood with ADHD, battling rejection sensitivity, and the power of brutal authenticity in building a life surrounded by your true tribe. Selena's story…
17/06/2025
Living With the Loss: A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide – Gareth Hughes
A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide - Gareth Hughes
Living With the Loss: A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide – Gareth Hughes

Living With the Loss: A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide – Gareth Hughes

In this episode I’m joined by Gareth Hughes, owner of Victory Knives. We have an honest and candid conversation about moving through life after losing a number of close friends…
29/05/2025
Burnout Unpacked: From Subtle Signs to Recovery with Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson
Burnout Signs & Recovery with Psychologist Charlotte Gibson
Burnout Unpacked: From Subtle Signs to Recovery with Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson

Burnout Unpacked: From Subtle Signs to Recovery with Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson

Burnout isn’t just stress or laziness… it’s often a full mindbody shutdown that creeps in quietly, then takes over everything. In this episode, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson…
22/05/2025
Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter’s Story with Monica Shepherd
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Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter’s Story with Monica Shepherd

Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter’s Story with Monica Shepherd

In this deeply personal episode, writer and creative Monica Shepherd shares the emotional journey of losing her father to cancer. We explore anticipatory grief, hospice care, the healing power of…
13/05/2025

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Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link - Abby Soares (Ep.15)
Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link – Abby Soares (Ep.15)
29/07/2025

Nutrition and Mental Health: The Powerful Link – Abby Soares (Ep.15)

What if your fatigue, anxiety, brain fog… even your skin issues, are rooted in what you’re eating? In this episode, I sit down with Abby Soares, a registered nurse, qualified nutritionist, and founder of Nourish Health & Nutrition.
Firearms, Mental Health and Reform – Glen Thurston, Mental Hunts
02/07/2025

Firearms, Mental Health and Reform – Glen Thurston, Mental Hunts

In this episode, Glen shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to losing his firearms license after seeking mental health support, and how that experience sparked a campaign to climb a mountain 53 times for suicide awareness.
Beautiful Chaos: Life with ADHD & Kids – Selina Thomson
17/06/2025

Beautiful Chaos: Life with ADHD & Kids – Selina Thomson

This episode is a raw look at motherhood with ADHD, battling rejection sensitivity, and the power of brutal authenticity in building a life surrounded by your true tribe. Selena's story is a testament to why women, especially, should "delusionally love themselves" and recognise the "beauty…
A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide - Gareth Hughes
Living With the Loss: A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide – Gareth Hughes
29/05/2025

Living With the Loss: A Friend’s Perspective on Suicide – Gareth Hughes

In this episode I’m joined by Gareth Hughes, owner of Victory Knives. We have an honest and candid conversation about moving through life after losing a number of close friends to suicide.
Burnout Signs & Recovery with Psychologist Charlotte Gibson
Burnout Unpacked: From Subtle Signs to Recovery with Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson
22/05/2025

Burnout Unpacked: From Subtle Signs to Recovery with Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson

Burnout isn’t just stress or laziness… it’s often a full mindbody shutdown that creeps in quietly, then takes over everything. In this episode, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Charlotte Gibson to unpack what burnout really is, why it happens, and how to recover.
NZ Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter's Story with Monica Shepherd
Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter’s Story with Monica Shepherd
13/05/2025

Grief, Loss and Love: A Daughter’s Story with Monica Shepherd

In this deeply personal episode, writer and creative Monica Shepherd shares the emotional journey of losing her father to cancer. We explore anticipatory grief, hospice care, the healing power of storytelling, and how grief affects creativity and life itself.
Laura Kuggeleijn: Chronic Fatigue, Trauma & the Power of Nature
Ep9. Laura Kuggeleijn: Chronic Fatigue, Trauma & the Power of Nature
28/04/2025

Ep9. Laura Kuggeleijn: Chronic Fatigue, Trauma & the Power of Nature

I sit down with Laura Kuggeleijn - a teacher, passionate diver, and someone who brings a lot of thoughtfulness to the way she moves through life. We talk about her experience living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, being diagnosed with ADHD at 27, and…
Ep8. Craig Sutherland: Grief, Anger and Rebuilding Yourself
Ep8. Craig Sutherland: Grief, Anger and Rebuilding Yourself
10/04/2025

Ep8. Craig Sutherland: Grief, Anger and Rebuilding Yourself

In this episode of The Brave and The Wild, Craig Sutherland opens up about grief, anxiety, anger, and the pressure to always appear strong. From losing his father and falling into deep anxiety, to finding healing through the gym, the beach, music and brutal self-reflection…
Ep7. Tim Kavermann: Why The Brave and The Wild Exists
08/04/2025

Ep7. Tim Kavermann: Why The Brave and The Wild Exists

This is the story behind The Brave And The Wild, how my own mental health journey, a lifelong obsession with understanding the mind, and years of conversations led me here.
Ep6. Tim Kavermann & Simon Bridges: Business Resilience
Ep6. Tim Kavermann & Simon Bridges: Business Resilience
26/09/2024

Ep6. Tim Kavermann & Simon Bridges: Business Resilience

I’m revisiting a conversation from last year with Simon Bridges from First Steps NZ, where we dive deep into resilience and business. First Steps NZ is a mental health and wellbeing initiative (run by the Auckland Business Chamber) I’m proud to be involved with.
Ep5. Tim Kavermann - 7 Tips For Nurturing Your Mental Health
Ep5. Tim Kavermann: 7 Tips For Nurturing Your Mental Health
02/07/2022

Ep5. Tim Kavermann: 7 Tips For Nurturing Your Mental Health

In this episode of The Brave And The Wild, I’m flying solo again with a follow-up to my previous one on Burnout. I will go over my top 7 tips for nurturing your own mental health. I will provide tools, insights, and ideas for self-help…
Ep4. Dave Perry: Army Life, Hunting and Combating Depression
Ep4. Dave Perry: Army Life, Hunting and Combating Depression
04/05/2022

Ep4. Dave Perry: Army Life, Hunting and Combating Depression

I’m joined by Dave Perry a soldier turned engineer and now a passionate hunter based in Wellington, New Zealand. In this episode we discuss some of Dave’s experiences in the army and how they set an early foundation and connection to the wild.
Tim Kavermann - The Brave And The Wild
Ep3. Tim Kavermann: Burnout, Depression and Anxiety
27/04/2022

Ep3. Tim Kavermann: Burnout, Depression and Anxiety

Burnout is a state of total emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. It’s something I’ve experienced and something I hope to shine some light on to help others. I’ve included the steps I took to feel good again and some tools I’ve learned along the way.
Ep2. Dallas Abel: The Kai Ika Project
Ep2. Dallas Abel: The Kai Ika Project
05/04/2022

Ep2. Dallas Abel: The Kai Ika Project

Dive into the inspiring world of The Kai Ika Project with Dallas. Learn how this innovative initiative is transforming fish by-products into valuable resources to feed communities across New Zealand.
Ep1. Ryan O'Connor: Hunter, Father and Wellness Advocate
Ep1. Ryan O’Connor: Hunter, Father and Wellness Advocate
18/02/2022

Ep1. Ryan O’Connor: Hunter, Father and Wellness Advocate

Ryan takes us on his journey from a sports-filled upbringing to becoming an optometrist and a passionate hunter. Discover how hunting, wild food, and the great outdoors have shaped his life and view on personal development and mental wellness.

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