The Upside Podcast

Sir Graham Henry

Coaching the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup glory cemented Sir Graham Henry as a household name. But he reveals how, behind closed doors, a special relationship has helped him get through lows, vitriol, and depression over the years.    AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA life and health insurance policies. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Awa Puna

Growing up, trans actress Awa Puna felt different from everyone else, was bullied and attempted suicide. She talks about how going public through art and acting helped her deal with the private pain – and show others they weren’t alone.    AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA life and health insurance policies. To access support for transgender people and their families please contact Agender NZ at www.agender.org.nz [http://www.agender.org.nz] or Rainbow Youth at www.ry.org.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard

Detective Inspector Scott Beard explains how years of solving high-profile crimes had a snowballing effect on his mental health – not to mention three major cancer diagnoses. How has community sport helped him cope?   AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA life and health insurance policies. If anything in this episode has raised concerns for you or someone you know, please contact Lifeline on 0800 54 33 54 or free text HELP (4357).   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hayley Sproull

Presenter and comedian Hayley Sproull tells Scotty about dealing with a life-long medical condition and anxiety – and having a panic attack on the set of one of New Zealand’s favourite shows.    AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA life and health insurance policies. If anything in this episode has raised concerns for you or someone you know, please contact Lifeline on 0800 54 33 54 or free text HELP (4357). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dame Valerie Adams

Adapting to life after competitive sport has presented new challenges for Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams. From taking on new roles, balancing motherhood, to getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, Dame Valerie shares how she juggles it all – while protecting her wellbeing.    AIA Vitality is available with eligible AIA life and health insurance policies. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.