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October 14, 2026 · 59 minChristchurch GP Dr Caroline Ansley is drawing on her childhood experience in a cult to improve support for people leaving cults and high control groups. Ansley described how her experience helped shape her work educating health…
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Eating Disorders: Recognising the Signs and Finding a Way to Recovery
October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minEating disorders can affect people of any age and background, and families are being urged to trust their instincts and seek help early if something does not seem right. The issue was discussed with Eating Disorders Association of New…
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Bipolar, Addiction and the Power of Support
September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minA published author who spent years battling addiction alongside bipolar disorder says learning to accept difficult emotions and ask for help became central to her recovery. Speaking on The Nutters Club on Newstalk ZB, Charlotte Bell…
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Can AI Really Help With Our Mental Health?
September 26, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minArtificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a place people turn to for emotional support, but questions remain over whether a chatbot can ever replace genuine human connection. The issue was explored on The Nutters Club on Newstalk…
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Tokoroa mother shares grief after son's death in hope of helping others
September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minA Tokoroa mother who lost her son to suicide earlier this year says she is speaking publicly about her grief in the hope his death can help others struggling with their mental health. Bridget Coward joined The Nutters Club on Newstalk ZB…
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The many different responses to Fathers Day
September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minFather’s Day can be a celebration for some families, but for many New Zealanders it can also bring grief, loneliness and unresolved emotions. Nutters Club Host Hamish Williams and Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald used the Father’s Day…
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Justin’s Legacy: How a Grandfather Turned Grief into Hope
September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minA Christchurch grandfather has turned the grief of losing his teenage grandson into a campaign for open conversations about mental health. Jimmy Gifford shared that his grandson Justin died by suicide two years after confiding in him…
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Finding Meaning: Faith, Nature and Mental Health
August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minFaith, nature and community took centre stage on The Nutters Club this week, as host Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explored how a sense of something larger than oneself can support mental health. The Newstalk ZB…
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Reconex NZ: From Prison to Prevention, How Two Tokoroa Men Are Supporting The Next Generation
August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minTwo Tokoroa men who spent years caught in cycles of addiction, crime and imprisonment are now using their lived experience to help young people avoid the same path. Joel Nicholson and Richard Heke shared their stories and spoke about…
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Money, mental health and the power of having a plan
August 11, 2026 · 55 minMoney worries are about far more than household budgets, with financial insecurity capable of having a profound impact on mental health, according to psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. MacDonald said the psychological relationship people…
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The psychology behind NZ's sports betting boom
August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minThe rapid growth of sports betting is raising concerns about its impact on young New Zealanders, with mental health experts warning that easier access through smartphones and online platforms is increasing the risk of harmful gambling…
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Your mental health questions answered
July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 22 minListeners from across New Zealand shared deeply personal experiences of mental health, anxiety and navigating the healthcare system during this week's edition of The Nutters Club, with the programme highlighting the complexities of life…
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The Nutters Club deals with all the tough stuff that many in society would prefer to keep in the closet. Hosted by Hamish Williams and Kyle MacDonald, the team cover mental health issues, drug/alcohol addictions and the socially taboo every Sunday night from 11pm on Newstalk ZB.