Open Minded
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast isn't just a conversation; it's a deep dive into helping you feel better and perform better in both your personal life and the workplace.
Each episode will feature extraordinary individuals from various fields. Together, we inspire and share strategies on how to elevate performance and care for yourself and your team. We'll hear real-life stories from experts, business leaders, and community advocates on how they maintain high performance and take care of themselves under pressure, recover from setbacks, and get the balance right of lifting people and performance.
Hosted by Sir John Kirwan; All Black legend, mental health advocate and Co-founder of Groov.
Sure to entertain, inspire and provoke ideas, JK tackles performance and care in the only way he can. Welcome to Open Minded.
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Episodes
Leading with the Mind: Gilbert Enoka and the All Blacks' Legacy
June 23, 2024 21:53 - 1 hour - 324 MBIn this episode of Open Minded with Sir John Kirwan, we're treated to an in-depth conversation with Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach known for his transformative work during his 23 year tenure with the All Blacks. The discussion delved into Enoka's personal and professional journey, providing deep insights into leadership, mental resilience, and the power of a nurturing environment. What you'll learn: From Orphanage to Leadership: Gilbert Enoka's early life in an orphanage ...
Future Proofing Leadership w/ Kirsten Patterson (CEO of IoD New Zealand)
April 10, 2024 01:58 - 59 minutes - 303 MBIn this episode of Open Minded, Sir John Kirwan (JK) sits down with Kirsten Patterson, the CEO of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, to explore the dynamic world of governance and leadership. Together, they delve into the nuances of effective board management and strategic leadership that can steer organizations towards success in 2024 and beyond. What you'll learn: The right CEO for the right season: Discover why selecting the right CEO—tailored to the specific season or phase of you...
Unlocking Sustained Peak Performance
March 12, 2024 23:20 - 52 minutes - 264 MBSir John Kirwan is back! After a two year hiatus, Sir John Kirwan is back with the Open Minded podcast. Kicking off season two he interviews not one, not two, but three Doctors! He gets their expert insights on "performance care" - how organizations can support employee peak performance through a culture of care. With guest neuroscientist Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Hamill, and behavioural scientist Dr. Fiona Crichton, Kirwan explores: Why "performance care...
Jenelle McMaster | Open Minded to Change
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this special bonus episode, Open Minded crosses over with the Change Happens podcast. Host and EY Oceania Deputy CEO Jenelle McMaster joins JK for a wide ranging double interview. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode deals with issues of suicide and suicidal ruminations. Listener discretion is advised. Why is change scary? It’s a big question. JK and Jenelle kick the episode off unpacking the uncertainty change produces, and talk about strategies to reduce and better manage this uncer...
Mel Upton | Balancing performance and care in business
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBMel Upton is the CEO of Positive Group APAC, a mental wellbeing company focussed on leadership training and group learning. She’s also a veteran of the legal industry and has led wellbeing programs throughout her 25 year legal career. Mel joins JK from a hotel room in Auckland on her first international trip since the start of the pandemic, another sign we are slowly finding our way back to some kind of normal. JK and Mel kick off the pod talking about Mel’s background in the legal industr...
Rob and Lach | A business founded on wellbeing
June 27, 2022 21:53 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBRobbie Hicks and Lachland Bradford are the hosts of the Funny Business podcast and co-founders of the Wellbeing Network. After JKs recent appearance on Funny Business, the boys join us on Open Minded to provide an intimate look at the foundation of their business, and how they have embedded wellbeing into the core of their company. Rob and Lach share insight into how the strength of their friendship was instrumental in creating Funny Business and the Wellbeing Network, how their individua...
Nikki Hart | How nutrition feeds mental wellbeing
June 10, 2022 04:08 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBNikki Hart is a NZ registered nutritionist and weight management expert. Nikki became well known as “The Evil Diet Witch” when she hosted the TV series ‘Eat Yourself Whole’ and ‘The Fat Chance’. In this episode, Nikki talks to JK about the connection between good nutritional practices and better mental wellbeing. They discuss the results of the recent ‘Smiles Trial’ study showing the correlation between eating more fruit and lower incidence of depression and other mental wellbeing issues. ...
#29. Nikki Hart | How nutrition feeds mental wellbeing
June 10, 2022 04:08 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBNikki Hart is a NZ registered nutritionist and weight management expert. Nikki became well known as “The Evil Diet Witch” when she hosted the TV series ‘Eat Yourself Whole’ and ‘The Fat Chance’. In this episode, Nikki talks to JK about the connection between good nutritional practices and better mental wellbeing. They discuss the results of the recent ‘Smiles Trial’ study showing the correlation between eating more fruit and lower incidence of depression and other mental wellbeing issues. ...
#28. Jase Te Patu | Mana, Māori mindfulness practices, and mental wellbeing
May 27, 2022 02:23 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this episode, Jase Te Patu talks to JK about growing up between worlds in New Zealand, and finding his way to mental wellbeing through rediscovering the wisdom contained in the traditional wellbeing practices of Māori and other indigenous cultures. Jase gives JK the down low on the work M3 Mindfulness are doing in schools across the country, sharing stories of the work they’ve done with Māori youth to rediscover their heritage and rebuild their mana. Through M3 Mindfulness, Jase is als...
Jase Te Patu | Mana, Māori mindfulness practices, and mental wellbeing
May 27, 2022 02:23 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this episode, Jase Te Patu talks to JK about growing up between worlds in New Zealand, and finding his way to mental wellbeing through rediscovering the wisdom contained in the traditional wellbeing practices of Māori and other indigenous cultures. Jase gives JK the down low on the work M3 Mindfulness are doing in schools across the country, sharing stories of the work they’ve done with Māori youth to rediscover their heritage and rebuild their mana. Through M3 Mindfulness, Jase is als...
#27. Tazmayn Goode | The importance of diversity & uncovering our biases
May 15, 2022 23:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBJK is joined this week by Tazmayn Goode, a South African expat, who founded the 360 Academy and Wellness Hub to bring wellness programs to leaders and employees in businesses around Australia. She’s also in the process of launching Empowered, a program building pathways into the workforce for disadvantaged communities, from indigenous youth and refugees to women who have suffered domestic abuse, and people who are aging out of the workforce. Taz gives us her perspective on the Australian b...
Tazmayn Goode | The importance of diversity & uncovering our biases
May 15, 2022 23:37 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBJK is joined this week by Tazmayn Goode, a South African expat, who founded the 360 Academy and Wellness Hub to bring wellness programs to leaders and employees in businesses around Australia. She’s also in the process of launching Empowered, a program building pathways into the workforce for disadvantaged communities, from indigenous youth and refugees to women who have suffered domestic abuse, and people who are aging out of the workforce. Taz gives us her perspective on the Australian b...
Tofe Evans | Recovery, Resilience, & Ultra-Marathon Running
May 06, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBJK sits down with Tofe Evans, a young man with a big resume; author of ‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan’, ultra-marathon runner, wellness coach, and business owner. Tofe talks candidly about his addictions to drugs, alcohol and external validation, and shares the tools he has developed to build practical resilience and overcome these struggles. A big part of Tofe’s journey has been with The Man Kind Project, a global program providing wellness coaching for men. JK and Tofe dig...
#26. Tofe Evans | Recovery, Resilience, & Ultra-Marathon Running
May 06, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBJK sits down with Tofe Evans, a young man with a big resume; author of ‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan’, ultra-marathon runner, wellness coach, and business owner. Tofe talks candidly about his addictions to drugs, alcohol and external validation, and shares the tools he has developed to build practical resilience and overcome these struggles. A big part of Tofe’s journey has been with The Man Kind Project, a global program providing wellness coaching for men. JK and Tofe dig...
#25. Dr Hillary Bennett | What should be on the 2022 workplace wellbeing agenda
January 10, 2022 00:41 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDr Hillary is the director of Leading Safety, a consultancy specialising in safety leadership, safety culture, human factors, and workplace health and safety. She is a registered psychologist and works with organisations across all sectors to develop safe and healthy workplaces. With a particular interest in mental health and wellbeing at work, she was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New Zealand Health and Safety Awards 2019. After appearing on a couple of our Men...
Dr Hillary Bennett | What should be on the 2022 workplace wellbeing agenda
January 10, 2022 00:41 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDr Hillary is the director of Leading Safety, a consultancy specialising in safety leadership, safety culture, human factors, and workplace health and safety. She is a registered psychologist and works with organisations across all sectors to develop safe and healthy workplaces. With a particular interest in mental health and wellbeing at work, she was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New Zealand Health and Safety Awards 2019. After appearing on a couple of our Men...
#24. Joe Daymond | Turning points & taking care of number one
December 14, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 158 MBComedian and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Joe Daymond joins JK to share his journey with self-acceptance, imposter syndrome and the turning points that have got him to where he is today. When Joey D returned home to NZ after travelling at the age of 21, he stumbled into the first and biggest turning point of his life so far. Realising his lifestyle didn’t align with his values and the people he surrounded himself with were not making him feel good, he made the tough decision to dist...
Joe Daymond | Turning points & taking care of number one
December 14, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 158 MBComedian and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Joe Daymond joins JK to share his journey with self-acceptance, imposter syndrome and the turning points that have got him to where he is today. When Joey D returned home to NZ after travelling at the age of 21, he stumbled into the first and biggest turning point of his life so far. Realising his lifestyle didn’t align with his values and the people he surrounded himself with were not making him feel good, he made the tough decision to dist...
#23. Emerging from lockdown: re-entry anxiety
December 06, 2021 20:12 - 48 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this special Open Minded podcast episode, we share the recent live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton as they tackle the topic of re-entry anxiety, sharing tools and strategies to help us emerge from lockdown and transition well back into the workplace and our communities. As public spaces open up across many parts of Australia and New Zealand while we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that the prospect of re-entering the world might leave you ...
Emerging from lockdown: re-entry anxiety
December 06, 2021 20:12 - 48 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this special Open Minded podcast episode, we share the recent live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton as they tackle the topic of re-entry anxiety, sharing tools and strategies to help us emerge from lockdown and transition well back into the workplace and our communities. As public spaces open up across many parts of Australia and New Zealand while we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that the prospect of re-entering the world might leave you ...
Dr. Russ Harris | Self compassion & self acceptance
November 25, 2021 02:02 - 54 minutes - 124 MBFollowing the release of the 2nd edition of his hugely successful international best-selling self-help book, ‘The Happiness Trap’, Dr. Russ Harris joins Sir JK on Open Minded to discuss his journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and some of the techniques you can put into your day. With a background in medicine as a GP, Dr. Russ became increasingly interested in the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing, and increasingly disenchanted with writing prescriptions. Ultim...
#22. Self compassion & self acceptance with Dr. Russ Harris
November 25, 2021 02:02 - 54 minutes - 124 MBFollowing the release of the 2nd edition of his hugely successful international best-selling self-help book, ‘The Happiness Trap’, Dr. Russ Harris joins Sir JK on Open Minded to discuss his journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and some of the techniques you can put into your day. With a background in medicine as a GP, Dr. Russ became increasingly interested in the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing, and increasingly disenchanted with writing prescriptions. Ultim...
#21. Stephen Hinshaw | [Part 2] Another kind of madness
November 15, 2021 23:35 - 59 minutes - 135 MBIn Episode 21 of Open Minded, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, renowned psychologist and expert on mental health and stigma speaks to Sir John Kirwan about mental health disclosure and inclusion in the workplace. Our first repeat guest on Open Minded, he draws on his years of experience as a professor and his research on children’s behaviour. Dr Stephen and JK explore the parallels of successful modern schooling and how these same strategies and developments can be applied to the workplace. See acas...
Stephen Hinshaw | [Part 2] Another kind of madness
November 15, 2021 23:35 - 59 minutes - 135 MBIn Episode 21 of Open Minded, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, renowned psychologist and expert on mental health and stigma speaks to Sir John Kirwan about mental health disclosure and inclusion in the workplace. Our first repeat guest on Open Minded, he draws on his years of experience as a professor and his research on children’s behaviour. Dr Stephen and JK explore the parallels of successful modern schooling and how these same strategies and developments can be applied to the workplace. Hosted o...
#20. Dr Siale Foliaki | Moving beyond lockdown - coping well, staying well
October 07, 2021 20:41 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis special episode of Open Minded is taken from a recent live chat with Dr Siale Foliaki. With changing alert levels and lockdowns still affecting many of us in Australia and New Zealand, Sir John Kirwan caught up with Dr Siale on how they are both currently feeling, their advice on how to stay well and prioritise your wellbeing, the quality of sincerity in the workplace, with plenty of Q&A from the live audience. Dr Siale has over 20 years experience as a psychiatrist, primarily with Cou...
Dr Siale Foliaki | Moving beyond lockdown - coping well, staying well
October 07, 2021 20:41 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThis special episode of Open Minded is taken from a recent live chat with Dr Siale Foliaki. With changing alert levels and lockdowns still affecting many of us in Australia and New Zealand, Sir John Kirwan caught up with Dr Siale on how they are both currently feeling, their advice on how to stay well and prioritise your wellbeing, the quality of sincerity in the workplace, with plenty of Q&A from the live audience. Dr Siale has over 20 years experience as a psychiatrist, primarily with Cou...
Eroni Clarke | Come back to the truth of who you are
October 04, 2021 00:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn this episode Sir JK chats to Eroni Clarke, the former New Zealand rugby union player who played for Auckland, the Blues, the Highlanders and the All Blacks at international level. Eroni gives a deep insight into the protective factors for mental health in the Pasifika community, the impact lockdown is having, the need for courageous conversations and cultural competency, plus a wonderful answer on how his son Caleb copes with being compared to him, as the 21st former All Black whose son a...
#19. Eroni Clarke | Come back to the truth of who you are
October 04, 2021 00:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn this episode Sir JK chats to Eroni Clarke, the former New Zealand rugby union player who played for Auckland, the Blues, the Highlanders and the All Blacks at international level. Eroni gives a deep insight into the protective factors for mental health in the Pasifika community, the impact lockdown is having, the need for courageous conversations and cultural competency, plus a wonderful answer on how his son Caleb copes with being compared to him, as the 21st former All Black whose son a...
#18. Lockdown coping strategies & the importance of checking in | RU Ok Day 2021
September 13, 2021 04:25 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBWith ongoing lockdown levels and restrictions across many parts of Australia and New Zealand, it is normal to be feeling anxiety, overwhelm or maybe even some burnout symptoms with juggling home and work life. This special episode was taken from our live chats as part of our support of RU Ok Day 2021. Sir John Kirwan checks in with the incredible Shantelle Thompson OAM on how she is going and how she stays well and her coping strategies through lockdown. They also remind us of the importanc...
Lockdown coping strategies & the importance of checking in | RU Ok Day 2021
September 13, 2021 04:25 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBWith ongoing lockdown levels and restrictions across many parts of Australia and New Zealand, it is normal to be feeling anxiety, overwhelm or maybe even some burnout symptoms with juggling home and work life. This special episode was taken from our live chats as part of our support of RU Ok Day 2021. Sir John Kirwan checks in with the incredible Shantelle Thompson OAM on how she is going and how she stays well and her coping strategies through lockdown. They also remind us of the importanc...
#17. Sam Webb | Self care, checking in and moving on from the outdated versions of masculinity
September 08, 2021 22:27 - 56 minutes - 42 MBIn support of RU Ok Day 2021, Sir John Kirwan checks in with Australian actor, speaker and entrepreneur Sam Webb. Well known from Neighbours, Home & Away and a popular contestant on Survivor, Sam shares why he always prioritises self care, the tips he has for practicing vulnerability, how to really check in with a mate and the incredible story and work he is doing with Livin, the mental health charity he co-founded in 2013. This chat is packed full of advice for practicing vulnerability and...
Sam Webb | Self care, checking in and moving on from the outdated versions of masculinity
September 08, 2021 22:27 - 56 minutes - 42 MBIn support of RU Ok Day 2021, Sir John Kirwan checks in with Australian actor, speaker and entrepreneur Sam Webb. Well known from Neighbours, Home & Away and a popular contestant on Survivor, Sam shares why he always prioritises self care, the tips he has for practicing vulnerability, how to really check in with a mate and the incredible story and work he is doing with Livin, the mental health charity he co-founded in 2013. This chat is packed full of advice for practicing vulnerability and...
#16. Georgie Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue | Vulnerability is your superpower
September 07, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 139 MBBeyond Blue is Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. They are the ‘Big Blue Door’ for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support, no matter where they are on the mental health continuum. Beyond Blue has huge awareness with almost 90 per cent of Australians knowing about Beyond Blue, and 13 million people reaching out e...
Georgie Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue | Vulnerability is your superpower
September 07, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 139 MBBeyond Blue is Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. They are the ‘Big Blue Door’ for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support, no matter where they are on the mental health continuum. Beyond Blue has huge awareness with almost 90 per cent of Australians knowing about Beyond Blue, and 13 million people reaching out e...
Leading well through these times | Panel discussion
August 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAs a leader or manager in any business, it can be incredibly tough and overwhelming to lead in these times right now. This special episode of the Open Minded podcast was taken from a recent live panel discussion with Sir JK about where to focus right now as a leader. Incredible perspectives from Dr Hillary Bennett from Leading Safety, Dave Wilson - Global Sales Leader at CISCO, Hamish White - CEO of NOW, and Sohail Choudhry, Chief International Business Officer & Chief Data and Technology Of...
#15. Leading well through these times | Panel discussion
August 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBAs a leader or manager in any business, it can be incredibly tough and overwhelming to lead in these times right now. This special episode of the Open Minded podcast was taken from a recent live panel discussion with Sir JK about where to focus right now as a leader. Incredible perspectives from Dr Hillary Bennett from Leading Safety, Dave Wilson - Global Sales Leader at CISCO, Hamish White - CEO of NOW, and Sohail Choudhry, Chief International Business Officer & Chief Data and Technology Of...
Return to Level 4 lockdown - reaction & coping strategies
August 19, 2021 09:40 - 45 minutes - 34.4 MBWith New Zealand returning to Level 4 lockdown with the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, this special episode was taken from a live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton, a health psychology specialist and Clinical Team Lead at Mentemia. Here they spoke about how they are feeling right now, what they are doing to cope with anxiety and uncertainty, and insights on what we can be doing to care for ourselves and those around us. We hope this chat helps and wherever you are, ...
#14. Return to Level 4 lockdown - reaction & coping strategies
August 19, 2021 09:40 - 45 minutes - 34.4 MBWith New Zealand returning to Level 4 lockdown with the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, this special episode was taken from a live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton, a health psychology specialist and Clinical Team Lead at Mentemia. Here they spoke about how they are feeling right now, what they are doing to cope with anxiety and uncertainty, and insights on what we can be doing to care for ourselves and those around us. We hope this chat helps and wherever you are, ...
Dr. Tony Fernando | Busting sleep myths
July 27, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 162 MBDo we really need 8 hours of sleep? Why am I waking up tired? Does an afternoon nap make me lazy? Along with teaching us the new word 'Tralse' in this episode, sleep expert Dr Tony Fernando busts some common sleep myths. We all know what a poor night's sleep can do to us, so Dr Tony offers up his advice along with insights for shift workers, larks and owls, plus an interesting take on the benefits of napping - one for the future of workplaces globally! Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ...
#13. Dr. Tony Fernando | Busting sleep myths
July 27, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 162 MBDo we really need 8 hours of sleep? Why am I waking up tired? Does an afternoon nap make me lazy? Along with teaching us the new word 'Tralse' in this episode, sleep expert Dr Tony Fernando busts some common sleep myths. We all know what a poor night's sleep can do to us, so Dr Tony offers up his advice along with insights for shift workers, larks and owls, plus an interesting take on the benefits of napping - one for the future of workplaces globally! Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ...
#12. Poppy Jaman OBE | Belonging
July 12, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 126 MBPoppy Jaman OBE is an internationally respected mental health advocate, national policy advisor and social entrepreneur. A global voice of authority on workplace mental health, she is currently the CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance. Poppy is also a Director at Re=Balance and a Trustee for The Centre of Mental Health. In this episode Poppy shares her powerful, moving personal story, growing up as a 3rd generation British Bangladeshi in Portsmouth, UK to now being CEO of the City Mental ...
Poppy Jaman OBE | Belonging
July 12, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 126 MBPoppy Jaman OBE is an internationally respected mental health advocate, national policy advisor and social entrepreneur. A global voice of authority on workplace mental health, she is currently the CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance. Poppy is also a Director at Re=Balance and a Trustee for The Centre of Mental Health. In this episode Poppy shares her powerful, moving personal story, growing up as a 3rd generation British Bangladeshi in Portsmouth, UK to now being CEO of the City Mental ...
Dr Kerry Spackman | Rewire your brain for permanent change
June 02, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 118 MBCan we really rewire our brains? What makes a world champion special? Dr. Kerry Spackman shares his expert knowledge, personal experience, and advice for workplaces with Sir John Kirwan. He has worked with some of the most impressive people and companies on the planet, from the All Blacks and Formula One, to Sir Jackie Stewart and Lewis Hamilton on how to optimize their performance at the highest level. Dr Kerry let Sir John Kirwan pick his mighty mind on neuroscience (brain stuff), growth ...
#11. Dr Kerry Spackman | Rewire your brain for permanent change
June 02, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 118 MBCan we really rewire our brains? What makes a world champion special? Dr. Kerry Spackman shares his expert knowledge, personal experience, and advice for workplaces with Sir John Kirwan. He has worked with some of the most impressive people and companies on the planet, from the All Blacks and Formula One, to Sir Jackie Stewart and Lewis Hamilton on how to optimize their performance at the highest level. Dr Kerry let Sir John Kirwan pick his mighty mind on neuroscience (brain stuff), growth ...
#10. Another kind of madness with Professor Stephen Hinshaw
May 04, 2021 08:06 - 1 hour - 52 MBAs Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw opens up in this episode with JK about his experience of growing up around mental illness and dedicating his life’s work to helping people and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. From a young age, his father would be gone for long periods of time and Stephen wouldn’t know where he was or why he was gone. He later found out that his father was severely bipolar. In Episode 10 of Open Minded, t...
Another kind of madness with Professor Stephen Hinshaw
May 04, 2021 08:06 - 1 hour - 52 MBAs Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw opens up in this episode with JK about his experience of growing up around mental illness and dedicating his life’s work to helping people and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. From a young age, his father would be gone for long periods of time and Stephen wouldn’t know where he was or why he was gone. He later found out that his father was severely bipolar. In Episode 10 of Open Minded, t...
#9. Jazz Thornton | Stop surviving, start fighting
March 30, 2021 02:52 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBJazz Thornton is a hero to many, especially young people who have struggled with their mental health. She’s a mental health activist, author, director, speaker, and co-founder of the mental health movement, Voices of Hope. She was recently nominated as a semi-finalist in Young New Zealander of the Year 2021. Her global success at 26 is even more tremendous when you find out about her backstory. She’s survived abuse, bullying, and multiple suicide attempts. Now it’s her mission to help othe...
Jazz Thornton | Stop surviving, start fighting
March 30, 2021 02:52 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBJazz Thornton is a hero to many, especially young people who have struggled with their mental health. She’s a mental health activist, author, director, speaker, and co-founder of the mental health movement, Voices of Hope. She was recently nominated as a semi-finalist in Young New Zealander of the Year 2021. Her global success at 26 is even more tremendous when you find out about her backstory. She’s survived abuse, bullying, and multiple suicide attempts. Now it’s her mission to help othe...
Microsoft Australia CEO Steven Worrall | Navigating Covid times, creating a culture of psychological safety & the Corporate Mental Health Alliance
March 22, 2021 20:34 - 49 minutes - 69.2 MBEpisode 8: JK sat down with Steven Worrall, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia at the end of 2020 to reflect on navigating through the year with many of the lessons still on point as we head through 2021. With a refreshing approach to leadership, Steven is eager to drive change. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace, Steven is the founding Chair of Corporate Mental Health Alliance in Australia. He is also the Microsoft Global Indigenous Employee ...
#8. Microsoft Australia CEO Steven Worrall on navigating Covid times, creating a culture of psychological safety & the Corporate Mental Health Alliance
March 22, 2021 20:34 - 49 minutes - 69.2 MBEpisode 8: JK sat down with Steven Worrall, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia at the end of 2020 to reflect on navigating through the year with many of the lessons still on point as we head through 2021. With a refreshing approach to leadership, Steven is eager to drive change. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace, Steven is the founding Chair of Corporate Mental Health Alliance in Australia. He is also the Microsoft Global Indigenous Employee ...