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The Upside is a new TV and podcast series which offers meaningful, revealing, inspiring and hopefully helpful conversations with six well-known New Zealanders who have been through some mentally tough times – and are now back on the up.
Hosted by sports broadcaster and writer Scotty Stevenson, we hear from renowned Kiwis - Television and radio personality Jason Gunn, Detective Inspector Scott Beard, presenter and comedian Hayley Sproull, legendary All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, transgender artist and filmmaker Awa Puna and Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams – who share very different but equally inspiring stories about the challenges they have overcome, and the impacts this has had on their mental wellbeing.
‘The Upside’ contains conversations around mental health and material that some people may find distressing. If you need help please contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) or Youthline on 0800 376 633, free text 234 or chat online at youthline.co.nz. This is not intended as medical advice. If you are concerned about your health, you should contact a medical professional.
03 April 2024
Surviving a heart attack left popular TV presenter Jason Gunn contemplating what success really looked like. He tells Scotty how that question led to major changes in his life – but not in ways you’d expect.
03 April 2024
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.
03 April 2024
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.
03 April 2024
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.
03 April 2024
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.
03 April 2024
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?
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these interviews are those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not reflect the views of, and cannot be attributed to, AIA or any other party.
As one of New Zealand’s leading life and health insurers, AIA’s purpose is to help New Zealanders to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. We’re committed to supporting all Kiwis to take small steps to improve their health and wellbeing, whether it’s through physical exercise, eating better, planning more, or ways to improve their mental wellbeing.
We proudly partnered with TVNZ to produce The Upside as we understand first-hand the importance of mental wellness for overall health and wellbeing, with around a quarter of all AIA NZ income protection claims due to poor mental health. Through The Upside we hope to encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing, and show that New Zealander’s from all walks of life can go through tough times - and get back on the up.
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