/on-air/nutters-club/rss 九一星空无限 Tune into The Nutters Club with Hamish Williams and Kyle MacDonald, 11pm-1am Sundays. Keep up with the latest news and developments from New Zealand and th Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:23:49 Z en /on-air/nutters-club/audio/how-community-helps-overcome-mental-health-challenges/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/how-community-helps-overcome-mental-health-challenges/ Nick Scott, a passionate motorcyclist and content creator, is relaxed and reflective as he shares his mental health journey. Speaking on the Nutters Club radio show on 九一星空无限talkZB, Scott revealed how his struggles with anxiety and depression led him to a breaking point. However, the unwavering support of his friends and fellow riders helped him regain stability and purpose. ​ Scott described how his mental health deteriorated after a series of personal challenges, including crippling anxiety and significant weight loss. ​ At his lowest point, he withdrew from social interactions and struggled to find motivation. ​ Yet, his motorcycle community refused to let him face his struggles alone. ​  Friends regularly checked in on him, even showing up at his house to ensure he was okay. ​ Their pragmatic and compassionate approach provided the foundation for his recovery. One pivotal moment came when Scott’s friend, “Big Nick,” encouraged him to embark on a motorcycle restoration project. Together, they acquired a 1994 Yamaha XJR 1200, which had seen better days. ​ The project became a turning point for Scott, giving him a sense of purpose and a creative outlet. “Every step you take ends up being a little bit easier the next time,” Scott said, reflecting on how the project helped him rebuild his confidence. ​ The restoration project evolved into a charitable initiative. Scott and his team partnered with Toa Kiwi Māia, a charity supporting the mental health of first responders and their families. ​ The restored motorcycle will be raffled off, with proceeds going to the organisation. Scott praised Toa Kiwi Māia’s work, particularly their focus on supporting not just first responders but also their families, who often play a crucial role in recovery. ​ Scott emphasised the importance of community and connection in mental health recovery. ​ He noted that his experience has made him more attuned to the needs of others, encouraging him to offer support to friends who may be struggling. ​ “If I know one of my mates is not all right, the first question is, ‘What do you need right now?’” he said. ​ The motorcycle restoration project, now complete, stands as a testament to the power of community, purpose, and resilience. ​ Tickets for the raffle are already on sale, with Scott hopeful that the initiative will inspire others to take action and support mental health causes. ​ With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:32:30 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/how-to-create-change-in-the-wake-of-trauma/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/how-to-create-change-in-the-wake-of-trauma/ Hamish Williams and Kyle MacDonald speak with Corban Mita about how he challenged his own behavior to better his mental health. In doing so he confronted his own childhood trauma and learned how to break the cycle of abuse. Callers shared their own experiences about what works and where to reach out to for help. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:53:22 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/the-rise-of-adhd-diagnosis-growing-awareness-through-shared-experiences/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/the-rise-of-adhd-diagnosis-growing-awareness-through-shared-experiences/ 04 August 2025: This week Hamish and Kyle we delve into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - the rise in diagnoses, growing public awareness, and the increasing number of people sharing their experiences. They explore what it means to receive a diagnosis later in life, how others respond, and why open conversations about ADHD are helping to reduce stigma and build understanding. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:13:49 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/changing-the-culture-mental-health-in-the-workplace/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/changing-the-culture-mental-health-in-the-workplace/ 27 July 2025: This week, we explore mental health in the workplace - how the environments we work in can support or strain our wellbeing. From rising workloads to unrealistic expectations, the pressure can quickly pile up. So how do we cope when it feels like too much? Hosts Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discuss the importance of being open about our mental health at work, and how honest conversations can lead to real change for individuals and workplace culture alike. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:17:40 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/sandra-dickson-domestic-violence-in-rainbow-communities/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/sandra-dickson-domestic-violence-in-rainbow-communities/ 20 July 2025: People in rainbow communities experience disproportionately higher rates of family and partner violence and abuse. Sandra Dickson is a researcher and community development practitioner with 30 years’ experience in Rainbow communities and family and sexual violence. She is a cofounder of Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura, a community organisation focused on building Takatāpui and Rainbow communities without all forms of violence.  She also has a personal story of being the victim of partner abuse, starting with emotional and psychological abuse, then transitioning into physical abuse. She shares her journey of recovering her sense of self after leaving the relationship and going onto advocate for other LGBQT in abusive relationships with counsellor Mick Andrews and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:28:24 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/preston-o-brien-healing-through-honesty-speaking-the-unspeakable-of-childhood-abuse/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/preston-o-brien-healing-through-honesty-speaking-the-unspeakable-of-childhood-abuse/ 13 July 2025: Preston O’Brien was born into a house marked by sexual abuse at the hands of his father. In response to this early trauma, he shut down emotionally, blocking out large parts of his childhood. To numb the pain and shame, he turned to drugs, alcohol, and sex - chasing dopamine in a life shaped by undiagnosed ADHD and unresolved trauma. He describes living in a state of passive suicide, repeatedly finding himself in life-threatening situations: car crashes, overdoses, being stabbed and shot - passively waiting for someone or something to end it all. Eventually reaching rock bottom, Preston found sobriety and began a journey of healing. Now in recovery, he helps other men reconnect with themselves, each other, and their families.  He shares his story with counsellor Mick Andrews and clinical psychologist Ingo Lambrech. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:37 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/laura-gavin-finding-pathways-through-post-natal-depression/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/laura-gavin-finding-pathways-through-post-natal-depression/ 29 June 2025:  Around 15% of all mothers experience post-natal depression. Laura Gavin joins counsellor Mick Andrews and psychologist co-host Dr Isabelle Miclette after a period of darkness and despair after the birth of her daughter and how she made her way out the other side. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:34:37 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/barney-koneferenisi-double-amputee-on-playing-for-the-wheel-blacks-and-embracing-change/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/barney-koneferenisi-double-amputee-on-playing-for-the-wheel-blacks-and-embracing-change/ 29 June 2025:  Barney Koneferenisi became a double amputee at the age of eleven. After undergoing more than 40 surgeries, he embraced his disability and went on to excel in wheelchair rugby, representing New Zealand as part of the Wheel Blacks Paralympic team. Now an active advocate for accessible transport, Barney speaks with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about overcoming adversity and challenging ourselves to make positive changes for our health and wellbeing. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:27:52 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/managing-fear-and-anxiety-in-times-of-global-instability/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/managing-fear-and-anxiety-in-times-of-global-instability/ 22 June 2025:  With geopolitical tensions escalating around the globe, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by fear and anxiety of what could eventuate. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explore how this global instability affects our mental wellbeing, and discuss ways to regulate our emotions in uncertain times. With thanks to NZ On Air.LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:56:03 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/on-new-zealands-growing-meth-epidemic/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/on-new-zealands-growing-meth-epidemic/ Aotearoa’s methamphetamine crisis is escalating, with wastewater testing revealing a sharp rise in use; from 732kg in 2023 to over 1000kg in 2024. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explore the effects of meth addiction, the toll it takes on whānau, and the support services available for those seeking help. With thanks to NZ On Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:36:19 Z /on-air/nutters-club/audio/grace-curtis-living-in-the-wake-of-suicide/ /on-air/nutters-club/audio/grace-curtis-living-in-the-wake-of-suicide/ 08 June 2025: Mental health advocate Grace Curtis shares her journey of complex grief after losing her father to suicide at age 22. The author of newly released, The best is yet to come: A cool change for the mental health of all New Zealanders and a champion for peer support, she speaks with Hamish Williams and Kyle MacDonald about living with grief, the power of connection, and her vision for a brighter mental health future in Aotearoa. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:22:15 Z /on-air/nutters-club/sam-owen-mental-health-on-the-farm-seeing-the-signs/ /on-air/nutters-club/sam-owen-mental-health-on-the-farm-seeing-the-signs/ Dairy farmer Sam Owen returns to The Nutters Club to share how the pressures of farming, finances, and family life forced him to confront and prioritise his mental health.Once a farmer in survival mode, Sam is now a mental health advocate, helping others recognise the signs they often overlook. He speaks with counsellor Mick Andrews and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about the toll that burnout and silence can take - not just on farmers, but on those around them, and why learning to speak up has been life-changing. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:33:32 Z /on-air/nutters-club/suicidal-thinking-finding-a-way-through/ /on-air/nutters-club/suicidal-thinking-finding-a-way-through/ 25 May 2025: New Zealand has the highest youth suicide rates among 36 OECD countries, highlighting a pressing mental health crisis. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explore what can be done when suicidal thoughts arise and how to recognise them as serious indicators of mental distress. The discussion offers practical tools to help calm overwhelming thoughts and ways to stay connected through moments of deep struggle. Also looking at the steps individuals and communities can take to support mental wellbeing. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 26 May 2025 22:51:20 Z /on-air/nutters-club/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-unpacked-understanding-and-treating-ocd/ /on-air/nutters-club/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-unpacked-understanding-and-treating-ocd/ 18 May 2025: OCD is often misunderstood as just a quirk or a need for cleanliness, but it’s a complex and often distressing mental health condition.  Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald unpack what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder really is; including the role intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours play. They explore evidence-based treatments like CBT and how therapy can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. We also touch on the deeper roots OCD can sometimes have in childhood trauma, and why understanding its origins can support healing.With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 20 May 2025 04:07:25 Z /on-air/nutters-club/sean-ian-te-hira-selby-learning-to-live-after-taking-a-life/ /on-air/nutters-club/sean-ian-te-hira-selby-learning-to-live-after-taking-a-life/ Convicted of murder of another young man after a drunken fight at just 18 years old, Sean Ian Te Hira Selby spent over a decade behind bars confronting the roots of his actions. He shares his journey through childhood trauma, destructive behaviours, and ultimately, rehabilitation Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald.  Sean discusses how therapy helped him build self-awareness and challenge the beliefs that led to his offending. Now committed to contributing positively to society, he speaks candidly about accountability, healing, and change. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 13 May 2025 22:36:34 Z /on-air/nutters-club/carlos-miguel-martinez-confronting-the-contagion-of-hatred/ /on-air/nutters-club/carlos-miguel-martinez-confronting-the-contagion-of-hatred/ 04 May 2025: In the face of an apparent global epidemic of hatred and polarisation inflamed by social media, Carlos Miguel Martinez has been carving pathways for peace and connection. He talks to Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about his new initiative "Love Walks", a powerful vision that brings together opposing peoples to walk through the wilderness in Aotearoa and find their common ground and discovering their shared humanity. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 06 May 2025 08:16:02 Z /on-air/nutters-club/rehabilitation-services-and-your-experiences/ /on-air/nutters-club/rehabilitation-services-and-your-experiences/ 27 April 2025: Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk with callers about their personal experiences with alcohol and addiction recovery. They discuss the role of rehab units, the value of intensive day programmes in recovery, and how recent funding changes have affected services like Auckland’s Seger House.With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:10:35 Z /on-air/nutters-club/on-police-withdrawal-from-mental-health-crisis-response/ /on-air/nutters-club/on-police-withdrawal-from-mental-health-crisis-response/ 20 April 2025:  Hamish and Kyle talk about the effects of The New Zealand Government implementing NZ Police withdrawal from mental health crisis situations. The reform is in its second stage which limits time police can stay with people in crisis to an hour. We talk to callers about their concerns, questions and experiences in mental health crisis response. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:36:09 Z /on-air/nutters-club/all-about-addiction/ /on-air/nutters-club/all-about-addiction/ 13 April 2025:  Addiction comes in all shapes and sizes; alcohol, drugs, exercise, gaming, gambling, eating, sugar, social media, work, porn, smoking, vaping and more.  Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. discuss when a behaviour becomes an addiction, it's harmful impacts and what can we do about it.  We talk to those who are currently living with addiction, those who have recovered and those supporting loved ones through addiction. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:21:41 Z /on-air/nutters-club/understanding-trauma-and-how-it-affects-us/ /on-air/nutters-club/understanding-trauma-and-how-it-affects-us/ 06 April 2025: In a mental health sense, trauma happens when a situation occurs that overwhelms our emotions and nervous systems and encodes in our system. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald how trauma is defined, how it affect us and different types of therapy that can help us move past the negative effects of trauma. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:11:30 Z /on-air/nutters-club/teenage-minds-navigating-adolescent-mental-health-in-2025/ /on-air/nutters-club/teenage-minds-navigating-adolescent-mental-health-in-2025/ 30 March 2025:  Inspired by hugely popular Netflix series, Adolescence, Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explore the the challenges of being a teenager in 2025 from a mental health perspective. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:35:19 Z /on-air/nutters-club/navigating-mental-health-crises/ /on-air/nutters-club/navigating-mental-health-crises/ 23 March 2025: Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discuss identifying and navigating mental health crises - for ourselves and for others. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:08:06 Z /on-air/nutters-club/the-importance-of-connection-to-the-places-were-from/ /on-air/nutters-club/the-importance-of-connection-to-the-places-were-from/ 16 March 2025: How does where we're from inform our identity and how we see ourselves? Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk about how a connection to a place can give us a sense of belonging and a feeling of being home. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:20:19 Z /on-air/nutters-club/how-can-we-best-manage-our-mental-health/ /on-air/nutters-club/how-can-we-best-manage-our-mental-health/ 09 March 2025: Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk about how to approach our mental health in a way that gives us the best chance at wellbeing. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:45:59 Z /on-air/nutters-club/glen-green-breaking-cycles-of-crime-and-violence-through-basketball/ /on-air/nutters-club/glen-green-breaking-cycles-of-crime-and-violence-through-basketball/ 02 March 2025: Glen Green grew up in a violent environment; a rough start that was the breeding ground for anger - at his situation, at those around him and at the world. This anger put him on a troubled path, where he was kicked out of school and unsure where to turn. It was a man on a basketball court that opened his eyes to the power of forgiveness and when Glen found peace in himself, he was able to share the power of forgiveness with other young men.  Through years of serving as a police officer, he saw how the cycle of crime trapped young people, and after leaving his job, he founded The Better Way Foundation, using 3x3 street basketball courts to teach respect, discipline, and life skills.  Glen shares with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about forgiveness, change and the unusual healing power of the basketball court, which has helped transform lives and lower crime rates in communities across Aotearoa.  With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:41:44 Z /on-air/nutters-club/stefan-ozich-a-6000km-journey-for-men-s-mental-health/ /on-air/nutters-club/stefan-ozich-a-6000km-journey-for-men-s-mental-health/ 23 February 2025: After losing both his brother and a close friend to suicide, endurance runner Stefan Ozich embarked on a 6000km journey, running the length of Aotearoa and back, to raise funds and awareness for me men’s mental health. Determined to challenge the stigma around men’s mental health and encourage open conversations, Stefan shares his personal story of grief and endurance with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:47 Z /on-air/nutters-club/brenda-james-learning-to-believe-in-yourself-through-adversity/ /on-air/nutters-club/brenda-james-learning-to-believe-in-yourself-through-adversity/ 16 February 2025: Brenda James shares her life experiences including  her story of overcoming alcoholism with 15 years of sobriety under her belt. She also talks about her book From Break up to Breakthrough - Believe in You, supporting people to find renewed strength after a relationship break up.  With Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:06:22 Z /on-air/nutters-club/professor-emeritus-rob-kydd-from-the-70s-hippie-trail-to-psychiatric-advocacy/ /on-air/nutters-club/professor-emeritus-rob-kydd-from-the-70s-hippie-trail-to-psychiatric-advocacy/ 09 February 2025: Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry Rob Kydd shares about his life in mental health including his pathway to becoming a psychiatrist including travelling the hippie trail of the 1970s in Bali and India with several mind-expanding experiences along the way. He discusses the New Zealand mental health system and how his works ensures our country is putting money toward the best outcomes. With Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:05:17 Z /on-air/nutters-club/edward-stanaway-finding-hope-when-we-feel-hopeless/ /on-air/nutters-club/edward-stanaway-finding-hope-when-we-feel-hopeless/ 02 February 2025: In his life, Edward Stanaway has experienced grief through losing a child, and also rejection - applying for 2000 jobs in 18 months without a single successful application. He talks to Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald  about moving forward and finding motivation through loss and rejection. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:45:17 Z /on-air/nutters-club/the-little-things-that-have-a-big-impact-on-our-mental-health/ /on-air/nutters-club/the-little-things-that-have-a-big-impact-on-our-mental-health/ 26 January 2025: Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk about how little things in life cumulatively influence our mental health. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:11:24 Z /on-air/nutters-club/how-shifting-our-mindset-can-influence-our-2025/ /on-air/nutters-club/how-shifting-our-mindset-can-influence-our-2025/ 19 January 2025:  In the first Nutters Club show for 2025 Hamish Williams looks at how the stories we tell ourselves influence how our mindset is crafted towards life. He discusses how we can harness this perspective for a positive 2025. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:44:18 Z /on-air/nutters-club/how-to-survive-christmas-with-your-mental-health-intact/ /on-air/nutters-club/how-to-survive-christmas-with-your-mental-health-intact/ 15 December 2024:  For the final Nutters Club show of 2024 Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk about strategies for making it through the stress of the Christmas and New Year period, while acknowledging the sadness and grief present for some at this time. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:40:48 Z /on-air/nutters-club/daniel-kalderimis-lawyer-on-healing-depression-through-embracing-imperfection/ /on-air/nutters-club/daniel-kalderimis-lawyer-on-healing-depression-through-embracing-imperfection/ 08 December 2024:  Falling into a serious depression in his 40s, successful Wellington litigation lawyer Daniel Kalderimis set out a quest to "fix himself". His lessons along the way inspired him to author Zest - Climbing from Depression to Philosophy, a personal account of how we can seek meaning and joy by facing and accepting our imperfections. Daniel talk with Hamish Williams and counsellor Suzy Morrison about how reassessing the way he was thinking about his day-to-day life started to to change the way he saw the world. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:05:29 Z /on-air/nutters-club/detective-inspector-scott-beard-on-processing-grace-millaines-murder/ /on-air/nutters-club/detective-inspector-scott-beard-on-processing-grace-millaines-murder/ 01 December 2024:  Detective Inspector Scott Beard joins Hamish Williams and Psychotherapist Kyle McDonald on the eve of the anniversary of the murder of Grace Millane to share how he managed the mental health impacts of the case and  how he and Grace's Mother, Gillian, spent time together processing the trauma and grief from her death. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:56:22 Z /on-air/nutters-club/sarah-trotman-onzm-what-failure-teaches-us/ /on-air/nutters-club/sarah-trotman-onzm-what-failure-teaches-us/ 24 November 2024:  Sarah Trotman, ONZM, business leader and elected member on Auckland Council’s Waitematā Local Board, talks to Hamish Williams and psychologist Dr Emma Woodward about how the business world has taught her about anxiety and learning how to fail. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:57:21 Z /on-air/nutters-club/developing-self-belief-after-complex-trauma/ /on-air/nutters-club/developing-self-belief-after-complex-trauma/ 17 November 2024:  Long-time caller and supporter of The Nutters Club, Bronny joins us in studio to share her journey through Complex-PTSD. She talks about finding resilience through cultivating her self-worth through supporting others in need and developing deep empathy and compassion for others not in spite of, but because of what she's survived. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:38:00 Z /on-air/nutters-club/rob-harley-on-repairing-a-calloused-heart-top-nz-journalists-mental-health-story/ /on-air/nutters-club/rob-harley-on-repairing-a-calloused-heart-top-nz-journalists-mental-health-story/ 10 November 2024:  After being put under mental health act and ending up in the psych ward for three weeks end of 2023, Rob Harley, one of New Zealand's most experienced journalists, finally saw that he needed to address what was under the surface. In his decades as a journalist, Rob had been exposed to multiple traumatic event which he describes as leaving "callouses on the heart". He talks to  Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about how he finally made space to process what he'd been holding. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:26:41 Z /on-air/nutters-club/boris-sokratov-the-nutters-club-producer-on-cancer-journey/ /on-air/nutters-club/boris-sokratov-the-nutters-club-producer-on-cancer-journey/ 03 November 2024:  The co-founder and producer of The Nutters Club Boris Sokratov joins his colleagues Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald to share about his experience through diagnosis and intense radiation and chemotherapy for a rare aggressive cancer called small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. He talks frankly about New Zealand's public healthcare system, and how private health care insurance has saved his life. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:06:58 Z /on-air/nutters-club/navigating-overwhelm-in-a-chaotic-world/ /on-air/nutters-club/navigating-overwhelm-in-a-chaotic-world/ 27 October 2024: At a time of heightened global stress, uncertainty and information overload, feelings of overwhelm are becoming increasingly common for many. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk about the causes of overwhelm and strategies for coping with an overwhelming world. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:50:47 Z /on-air/nutters-club/dave-atkinson-grief-adoption-and-learning-to-be-a-parent/ /on-air/nutters-club/dave-atkinson-grief-adoption-and-learning-to-be-a-parent/ 20 October 2024: CEO of Parenting Place, Dave Atkinson joins counsellor Mick Andrews and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald sharing his parenting journey with his wife through IVF and eventually choosing adoption. The proud father of two children adopted through Oranga Tamariki; a boy and a little girl with Down Syndrome, Dave talks about the challenges of being a parent and becoming a parent through unconventional means. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:07:54 Z /on-air/nutters-club/dr-tony-fernando-a-psychiatrists-advice-for-being-like-buddha/ /on-air/nutters-club/dr-tony-fernando-a-psychiatrists-advice-for-being-like-buddha/ 06 October 2024: Dr Tony Fernando is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist, former ordained Buddhist monk and author of new book Life Hacks from the Buddha - How to be calm and content in a chaotic world. He talks to counsellor Mick Andrews and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about how we can calm our busy minds and cultivate compassion in a modern world. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:35:08 Z /on-air/nutters-club/vaughan-winiata-supporting-gang-members-to-find-life-without-the-patch/ /on-air/nutters-club/vaughan-winiata-supporting-gang-members-to-find-life-without-the-patch/ 06 October 2024: Prison reintegration worker Vaughan Winiata talks about Hoki Mai; a gang Reform program run in New Zealand’s biggest men’s prisons helping gang members to leave gang life. Vaughan talks to Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about encouraging hardened, lifelong gang members to take off their masks, face their demons and find peace. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:53:51 Z /on-air/nutters-club/15-year-nutters-club-anniversary-celebration/ /on-air/nutters-club/15-year-nutters-club-anniversary-celebration/ 29 September 2024: The Nutters Club celebrates 15 years on air! Host Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald reflect on the evolution of one the first mental health media platforms in the world. To mark the occasion, they go on a road trip around Aotearoa to surprise long-time contributors to the show. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:12:59 Z /on-air/nutters-club/mental-health-awareness-week-what-we-should-be-becoming-aware-of/ /on-air/nutters-club/mental-health-awareness-week-what-we-should-be-becoming-aware-of/ 22 September 2024: As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in New Zealand, Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talk to callers about what the elements of mental health that it's important for the public to be aware of. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 24 Sept 2024 21:00:43 Z /on-air/nutters-club/rose-heta-minhinnick-gambling-and-alcohol-addiction-recovery/ /on-air/nutters-club/rose-heta-minhinnick-gambling-and-alcohol-addiction-recovery/ 15 September 2024: Growing up surrounded by gambling, one of Rose Heta Minhinnick's earliest memories was being taken to the races by her mother. Her beginnings developed into fifteen years of gambling and alcohol addiction. She shares her story of recovery with Hamish Williams and counsellor Mick Andrews to inspire others to create their own pathways out of addiction. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 17 Sept 2024 07:55:59 Z /on-air/nutters-club/psychotherapist-beth-st-claire-on-cults-and-control/ /on-air/nutters-club/psychotherapist-beth-st-claire-on-cults-and-control/ 08 September 2024: What are cults? How do we known we're in one? How we get out and what happens when one of our loved ones gets mixed up in one? Psychotherapist Beth St Claire, who works with people who have left cults, talks with counsellor Mick Andrews and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald about all the alluring and dangerous aspects of cults With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Sept 2024 05:25:24 Z /on-air/nutters-club/lance-burdett-former-police-negotiator-on-understanding-and-managing-anxiety/ /on-air/nutters-club/lance-burdett-former-police-negotiator-on-understanding-and-managing-anxiety/ 01 September 2024: Former police negotiator and author of "Anxiety is a worry" Lance Burdett, talks about the nature of anxiety and practical ways to manage it including breathing exercises and making small incremental changes. Join Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald in this insightful conversation. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 03 Sept 2024 05:51:26 Z /on-air/nutters-club/surviving-rare-neurological-disorder-and-intense-bullying-a-young-womans-story-of-healing/ /on-air/nutters-club/surviving-rare-neurological-disorder-and-intense-bullying-a-young-womans-story-of-healing/ 25 August 2024: Born with morpheus disorder, a very rare neurological condition, Taylor endured years of intense verbal and physical bullying at school. She made multiple suicide attempts, keeping the source of her suffering hidden from parents. Now, lucky to be alive, Taylor talks about how she overcame the darkness of her teen years through psychotherapy and learning to value herself, going on to represent New Zealand in swimming and starting up a social media sporting agency. She shares with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald Psychotherapy. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:38:52 Z /on-air/nutters-club/on-new-zealands-frontline-mental-health-services/ /on-air/nutters-club/on-new-zealands-frontline-mental-health-services/ 18 August 2024: The commissioner of Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora, Dr Lester Levy, has this week promised frontline clinical positions won’t be cut - but warns an urgent overhaul of the health system will be painful and wide-reaching. Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discuss New Zealand's frontline mental health services - are they providing the support needed? With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:21:32 Z /on-air/nutters-club/dan-oatridge-surviving-anxiety-and-depression-mental-health-first-aid/ /on-air/nutters-club/dan-oatridge-surviving-anxiety-and-depression-mental-health-first-aid/ 11 August 2024: Dan Oatridge suffered addiction and was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression which led to him having to leave his work and ultimately down a very dark path that he almost didn’t come back from. In his healing journey, looking for a programme to support his recovery he found Mental Health First Aid, ultimately training to become an instructor. He shares his story and road to recovery with Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. With thanks to NZ on Air. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:22:29 Z