Good Guys

In this episode counsellor and psychotherapist Paul Wilson shares how stigma stood in the way of him and his father's relationship with his suicide setting the tone for Paul's own battle with depression. But finally opening up, relieved him of a lifetime of pain and led him down a path to helping others.Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

In this episode, counsellor and psychotherapist Paul Wilson guides us through the counselling process with tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the experience.He explains the "mask of masculinity" and why the men who open up about their feelings, are the true heroes.Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

Cancer survivor Jake Bailey came into our lives with words of wisdom, delivering that viral speech during his Christchurch Boys High School prize giving. Now cured, Jake himself has learned a lot along the way. But as he went into remission a new battle begun inside his head. We discuss how he keeps himself grateful and what he believes is the most powerful tool we can learn.Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

In this episode personal trainer Levi Armstrong describes life growing up in the depths of a gang when his father was the leader. Despite attempts to escape, sexual abuse in his past held him back. However a love of fitness lead him to a life of now giving back and a way out for others.Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

Highlanders and Tasman Mako flanker Hugh Renton opens up about how his rugby career almost never happened and the outpouring of emotion that came after his Dad's suicide.We'll hear about how he got back on track and the work he's been doing now to help others on the same journey.Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

Hello! I'm Sean Hogan, a journalist from New Zealand and welcome to the Good Guys podcast. It's a show of conversations to inspire men into prioritising our wellbeing and transforming our approach to mental health.By now we all know the horrible stats, but we need more stories. We need the pathways and tools to put ourselves and our minds first.Throughout this series you'll hear from those who have tackled adversity, or faced the full force of mental distress.They'll also be guides to getting help and on all facets of life to help us become better blokes.I'm on this journey with you, so join me as we discover the Good Guys and ways to better ourselves too. Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).

In this episode, former National Party leader Todd Muller details the struggles of being thrust into the "toughest job in politics".The pressure taking its toll almost immediately resulting in anxiety attacks and a mental breakdown just 53 days into the job.We delve into how the healing road is long and what's next for someone for who politics was all he ever dreamed of. Need help? Please reach out to one of these contacts.Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).Healthline – 0800 611 116Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626.What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds).