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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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    • Nov 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    COVEN's Moe Laga: 'I ran away from home at 21'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 41:08


    Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Sarb Johal: 'We don't always need to unpick our wounds'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 11:24


    Psyschologist and media commentator Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Good friendships protect us'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 9:09


    Psychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on how friendships grow good mental health. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    The Fan Brigade's Amanda Kennedy: 'I refuse to feel shame'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 47:02


    Comedic duo The Fan Brigade talk about finding yourself, finding some help and finding your best friend. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Efcits Bonus Sarb FB Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 9:04


    Psychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on friendship and good mental health.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'We need to accept our own complexity'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 11:13


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Joe Daymond: 'I had a massive identity crisis'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 47:19


    Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: ‘Self-validation is glue for your identity'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 13:32


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Roseanne Liang: 'I was addicted to external validation'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 43:42


    TV and film creatives Roseanne Liang and Perlina Lau join James to chat about parental validation, professional validation and personal validation Produced by Charlie Bleakley. 

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: ‘Much of what we consider masculinity causes serious harm'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 11:00


    Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    SWIDT: 'Crying is a form of healing'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 45:57


    Award-winning Hip Hop crew SWIDT join James to talk about lessons in geography, lessons in philosophy and lessons in biology. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. 

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: ‘It's harmful when we see our elders being treated disrespectfully'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 14:58


    Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on bigotry and self-protection. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Oscar Kightley:'We don't ask for this treatment because we're brown'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 45:16


    Niu FM breakfast host Henry Hohenberger, musician Church from Church & AP and creative giant Oscar Kightley talk generational trauma, generational wisdom and generational television shows. Co-produced with Pacific Media Network.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: ‘Peer approval becomes much more important'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 12:45


    Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on social media and self-esteem. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Mai FM's Tegan Yorwarth: 'I don't have the solution'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 45:45


    Mai FM Breakfast host Tegan Yorwarth joins James Nokise in the shower to talk about keeping strange hours, getting strange messages and dealing with strange expectations.

    Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower Seasoned Four Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 1:19


    Mental health podcast Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower returns soon!

    Psychologist Sarb Johal:'Our thinking about breakdowns has become more nuanced'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 12:00


    Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on our evolving attitudes to mental health care. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Actor Maaka Pohatu: 'There's winning and then there's learning'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 44:21


    Actor Maaka Pohatu joins James Nokise in the shower to talk martial arts, music and making yourself well, Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Good mental heath promotes good physical outcomes'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 9:00


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on healing toxic bodies and avoiding toxic workplaces. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Sarah Gandy:'Look after your mental health and everything else will follow'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 49:01


    Radio host Sarah Gandy joins host James Nokise to talk about cancer, chemo and co-workers. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'People like people who are like themselves'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 9:25


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on the dangers of seeking validation. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    David Correos: 'I was first called the N-word when I was seven'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 47:40


    Award-winning comedian David Correos joins host James Nokise to talk about bad words, bad friends and bad times. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal:'Small changes lead to big shifts'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 7:29


    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.

    Noeline Taurua:'I want people to stand in their own mana'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 47:40


    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.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Identity is dynamic. It changes through your life'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 10:14


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about chronic illness and self identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Hayley Sproull: 'Anxiety is in my family and I always thought that wasn’t me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 47:15


    Actor and comedian Hayley Sproull joins host James Nokise to talk about finding fame, finding your identity and finding yourself a target.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'By asking and by listening you could save a life'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 7:25


    Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about the effects of suicide on family, friends and survivors. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Jono Pryor:'I went straight from the wake to the TV show'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 42:44


    Radio star Jono Pryor joins host James Nokise to talk about being there for your mates. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal:'If we name our peril it feels more real'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 8:43


    Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Scientist Siouxsie Wiles:'If I panic, that's not going to be a good look'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 46:18


    Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: "Social connection is crucial when carrying emotional weight"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 11:23


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about expectations versus reality . Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    All Black Angus Ta'avao: 'If I can positively impact someone, why wouldn't I?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 47:53


    All Black Angus Ta'avao joins host James Nokise to talk about aiga, advocacy and standing up. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: 'Our planned futures are going to look quite different'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 9:33


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about loss, uncertainty and interrupted life plans. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Rose Matafeo: I cried all the way home to New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 45:27


    Comedian Rose Matafeo joins host James Nokise to talk about crying, flying and dying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal: "Fear is about now. Anxiety is about the future"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 17:27


    A special bonus episode by James Nokise and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Scotty Morrison: 'You see language trauma on a daily basis'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 54:27


    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.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Venting your anger doesn't always help'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 14:20


    Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with frustration and anger. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Katrina Rore: 'I've learnt everything I know from failure'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 42:49


    Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about losing, learning, crying and taking time for yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Anger is a normal response to grief'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 6:39


    Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss suicide, caring for those who remain, and ways to heal. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Cori Gonzalez-Macuer: 'It sucks that I had to do a show about this'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 38:24


    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.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'Your wellbeing is an asset for your business'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 8:46


    Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Jenene Crossan: 'Being comfortable with change is crucial'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 45:59


    Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal and James Nokise: 'We all get bad news. Sometimes it's about ourselves.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 11:00


    Psychologist Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Wallace Chapman: 'I was on a walking stick for 10 years'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 43:10


    Broadcaster Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about bad news, good men and the very best fried chicken. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Psychologist Sarb Johal on surviving a toxic workplace: 'Finding allies outside of the workplace is essential.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 8:02


    Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Marilyn Waring on her time in Parliament: 'I wasn’t able to stomach the place'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 38:39


    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.

    Sarb Johal: "The biggest critic of me is me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 10:10


    Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    Michelle Dickinson on Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower: "I feel like an impostor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 41:52


    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.

    Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 7:13


    Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

    John Campbell on Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower: 'The stories are in my bones now'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 42:10


    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.

    It's Good To Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 14:32


    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

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