Bullshit and Bravery

Todd Muller.

We talk to Todd about the factors leading into his very public struggles with mental health and his resignation as leader of the National Party in 2020. What lessons he has learnt from growing up in the Bay of Plenty, through to the several primary industry roles he has held to his new role on the board of Iam Hope. Todd's honest conversation and willingness to share his journey was insightful and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did interviewing Todd.

In the season finale of Bullshit and Bravery, we catch up with Al Taylor from Overseer Chief Customer Officer at Overseer Ltd.

In 2020 Kristin Taylor took her own life after a battle with Post Natal Depression. Al talks to us about what happened during the dark times, how creating Kristins Light has helped create something positive, and the tools he's used to help him keep going.

Jenna Smith CEO of a Māori agribusiness Pouarua, on the Hauraki Plains. Alongside this, she is a current Nuffield Scholar and has several board and advisory roles within the Agri sector. Jenna hasn't always been at the top table, her story is one of courage and the willingness to keep going in times of adversity. It's a must-listen and one that we took some lessons home with after recording it.

In Episode 4 we have a yarn with Adam Thompson.

Adam is the founder of Restore Native. A Native plant nursery in Te Miro near Cambridge.

Last year Restore Native won the PINZ Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship & Conservation Award. We chatted with Adam about how he manages his workload. How he resets and recharges, and how he monitors and helps his staff with their Mental and Physical Health.

Myfanwy Alexander is a mum to two teenage girls and a contract milker on 1000 cows in Duntroon. As if that's not enough, to keep her on her toes she's the North Otago Provincial President for Federated Farmers, a member of the SIDE committee, and so much more. We can barely believe we managed to get her to sit still for 30 mins to talk to us.

Hosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen are joined by Julia Jones to discuss mental wellbeing.

Chief Hope Officer at JJ Consulting, Julia is a firecracker who is perpetually electrified by the future's potential. Change is her playground where she empowers others to stride forward with confidence.

Julia believes her most transformative growth springs from her challenges and setbacks, which have shaped her into the dynamic force she is today.

Hosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen discuss their journey with mental health.

From how it all started, to lessons learnt and sometimes having to cut through the bullshit to be brave enough to seek the help you need.