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Over the last year, we have talked to a diverse range of inspirational New Zealanders, including top sportspeople, broadcasters, entertainers, influencers, and politicians. They shared with us some of their own experiences with mental health, stress, pressure, and adversity. All of these interviews can be found below. 

Logan Dodds

Logan Dodds

Logan Dodds is a social media influencer, photographer, and film maker. We chat to him about the mental health challenges faced by those in the construction industry, looking after your mental well-being when using social media, and being true to yourself. Warning: sensitive topics, including suicide, are discussed.
Gina Crampton

Gina Crampton

Gina Crampton is a midcourter for the Northern Stars and the Silver Ferns. In this interview, we talk about dealing with pressure and public scrutiny, overcoming failure, and fostering a positive team environment as a leader.
Brad Smeele

Brad Smeele

Brad Smeele was a professional wakeboarder who pulled off the world's first 'double tantrum to blind' backflip. A freak accident in 2014 left him paralysed, and he has been on a journey of recovery since. In this interview, we discuss the importance of resilience, being open about mental health, and having solid support networks.
Ido Drent

Ido Drent

Ido Drent is an actor (Shortland Street, Roman Empire, The Gulf). We talk about being in the public eye, self-doubt, and reaching out to family and friends in times of adversity adversity.
Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell is a National MP. We discuss fatigue, the highs and lows of elections, and supporting family and friends who are struggling with their mental health. Warning: sensitive topics, including suicide, are talked about.
Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Paul O’Brien is General Manager - Commercial at Dominion Constructors Limited. In this interview, we talk about changing social attitudes towards mental health, the state of mental health in the construction industry, and the stresses and pressures of high-level business management. Warning: sensitive topics including suicide are discussed.
Wayde Egan

Wayde Egan

We chat to Vodafone Warriors hooker Wayde Egan about some of the difficulties that the team has faced playing away from home over the last two years, the mental health implications of injury in professional sport, and the importance of checking in with teammates.
Monica Falkner

Monica Falkner

Monica Falkner is a Silver Fern. We talk about loss, the difficulties of injury as a professional athlete, and the pressures that come with being a shooter in netball.
Adam Blair

Adam Blair

Adam Blair is a NRL legend and former Kiwis’ captain. We discuss finding balance as a professional athlete, social media scrutiny, and the importance of having conversations with friends and family about mental health.
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