In this deeply moving episode, Ivan sits down with Dan Goodwin, a theatre practitioner and lived experience advocate, to explore how art, anxiety, and identity shape the human journey. From being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia at 21 to transforming pain into purpose, Dan shares how storytelling became his path to healing and leadership. Together, they reflect on vulnerability, sensitivity, and the power of holding space with dignity — reminding us that recovery isn’t about labels, but about reclaiming our humanity.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, James opens up about his journey from surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and mental health struggles to discovering purpose, healing, and hope. Together, we explore the realities many men face but rarely speak about—shame, silence, anger, anxiety, and the long road toward recovery.

James shares how peer support, lived experience, community, and one person believing in him changed the direction of his life. From battling trauma to becoming a co-facilitator helping other men, his story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the strength that comes from speaking truth.

This episode sheds light on: - The hidden struggles of male survivors

- The importance of peer support and connection

- Finding meaning after trauma

- Healing through honesty, community, and compassion

- Why one supportive person can transform a life

- Reclaiming identity beyond diagnosis, past mistakes, or shame

If you or someone you know is walking through pain, this conversation offers hope, understanding, and the reminder that healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Tautoko Tane: Male Survivors Aotearoa https://tautokotane.nz/ Tautoko Tane: Male Support Servces Waikato https://waikatosurvivors.org.nz/

Hoake Tātou – Walk With Me Called Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me, the presentations start in Southland in mid-September, and finish in Whangarei in March 2026. In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse. Visit https://tautokotane.nz/hoake-tatou-walk-with-me/#page-intro-block

This episode traces an extraordinary journey through women’s football history, personal resilience and the quiet power of community. Scottie shares how a casual kick-around in Germany led her toward a national career in an era when women’s football barely had a place to stand. She talks about discovering the New Zealand team in the seventies, fundraising for international tournaments, training in church halls, wearing hand-me-downs from the men’s teams, and winning the inaugural 1975 Asian Cup long before the Football Ferns had any official recognition.

Scottie speaks honestly about the joy and the pain, the friendships that endured, the selectors who overlooked her, and the way injury reshaped her playing career. She also reflects on being honoured nearly fifty years later and the meaning of finally receiving her debut cap after a lifetime of waiting.

Beyond football, Scottie opens up about running half-marathons, stepping into kickboxing at forty-eight, and the deep friendships built through Muay Thai, teaching, and community. This is a conversation about courage, humility, sacrifice and the spaces that become our happy place. It is also a celebration of a woman who helped shape the foundations of the game in Aotearoa, long before the world was ready to see it.

Puma celebrates Australian and New Zealand women's football trailblazers from 1975 https://www.puma-catchup.com/sports/we-celebrate-australian-and-new-zealand-womens-football-trailblazers-from-1975/

Asian Cup, 1975 from New Zealand History https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/asian-cup-1975

First Football Ferns and 1975 Asian Cup winners are still fighting to tell their story https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/494786/first-football-ferns-and-1975-asian-cup-winners-are-still-fighting-to-tell-their-story

This article is more than 2 years old ‘We started it all’: The first Football Ferns are still fighting to tell their story. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/29/new-zealand-football-ferns-world-cup-story

The rematch (and emotional reunion) that was 48 years in the making …https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2023/08/15/the-rematch-and-emotional-reunion-that-was-48-years-in-the-making/