Health Happenings

Nikki Carroll, Catherine Scullin or Graeme Joyes

We discuss health issues, counselling, new research, findings and opinions on a varied range of topics.

  1. 12/09/2024

    Health Happenings - Kapiti Wellbeing Collective with Liz and Eloise

    Today on Health happenings Graeme talks with Liz Koh and Eloise from the Kapiti Wellbeing Collective about the aims of the Collective, why it was founded, the directions and possibilities for the future. We speak to a number of local and national people about various health subjects. Always interesting and informative.

    25 min

  2. 10/28/2024

    Health Happenings - Melanie Grace explains Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

    Catherine talks to Melanie Grace about Functional neurological disorder (FND). FND describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. FND refers to a neurological condition caused by changes in how brain networks work. Physical symptoms of FND are genuine but cannot be explained by changes in the brain structure. The exact cause of FND is unknown and misunderstood. In this conversation we speak to Melanie Grace who explains this disability in more detail and explains that this could now be New Zealand's leading cause of disability.

    30 min

  3. 10/14/2024

    Health Happenings - Suz Stokes and her book "Learn Yoga for Health and Wellbeing"

    In this episode, Nikki chats to Kapiti Coast yoga teacher and founder of the 35 Day Detox programme, Suz Stokes, about her recently published book “Learn Yoga for Health & Wellbeing”, a gentle week-by-week guide to starting your home yoga practice. We speak to a number of local and national people about various health subjects. Always interesting and informative.

    29 min

  4. 09/30/2024

    Health Happenings - we talk Health Improvement Practitioners on the Kapiti Coast

    In this episode, Nikki talks to Emma & Sinead, who are Health Improvement Practitioners on the Kapiti Coast, about what their role is and how you can benefit from utilising this fully funded service through your local medical centre for wellbeing support. We speak to a number of local and national people about various health subjects. Always interesting and informative.

    27 min

  5. 09/16/2024

    Health Happenings - with Rebekah Corlett - Disability Advocate

    In this episode, Nikki talks to local mum, Rebekah Corlett, who began her advocacy journey for her daughter 15 years ago, when Sophia was diagnosed with Autism. Rebekah has increased her advocacy role to include the disability community as a whole and speaks to us about how the current Government’s changes to Whaikaha, over the past 6 months, are impacting disabled people and their families throughout New Zealand We speak to a number of local and national people about various health subjects. Always interesting and informative.

    30 min

  6. 05/12/2024

    Health Happenings - In this episode we talk to members of the RSA about a little discussed subject - Veterans Mental Health. Our guests have been in active service and have insight, support and advice to share.

    We speak with Paraparaumu RSA President: Karen Wemyss, Vice President Lyn Parkin-Williams and RSA Welfare Support Manager Danny Nelson about shining a light on mental health for services personnel. This episode includes personal stories of active service in war torn countries and examples of how issues can take a decade to surface. We also hear about the lingering effects of being exposed to war zones and how it manifests in everyday life. This episode may be triggering for some, so please be mindful of your own wellbeing. If you would like some assistance please contact any of the following Need to talk? 1737 - phone or text a trained counsellor NZDF4U 0800 693 348 / text 8881 or from overseas +64 9 414 9914 - support for currently serving military personnel and their families Lifeline Aotearoa - 0800 543 354 Samaritans - 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 Healthline - 0800 611 116

    36 min

  7. 04/29/2024

    Health Happenings with Angela Torr Oza from Studio Brio - talking connection, energy, HR and growth.

    In this episode Angela Torr Oza talks to Catherine about personal growth, energy, being stuck, HR issues and many other varied topics during this thoroughly enjoyable chat.

    32 min

  8. 03/25/2024

    Health Happenings - Nikki talks to Cheryl Hollis from Wellington Brain Injury Association about what the organisation offers who have had or are caring for someone who has had a brain injury.

    On this episode, Nikki talks to Cheryl Hollis, Liaison Officer for the Wellington Brain Injury Assoc, about what the organisation offers those in the Greater Wellington region who have had or are caring for someone who has had a brain injury. Various health subjects are covered in this program, with positive advice and research information for the listener.

    28 min
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We discuss health issues, counselling, new research, findings and opinions on a varied range of topics.

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    Nikki Carroll, Catherine Scullin or Graeme Joyes
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