Award-winning journalist Jehan Casinader walked away from a full-time role with TVNZ and now spends much of his time as a keynote speaker, offering insights on mental health, leadership and diversity. His book, This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life, covers his four-year struggle with depression and how the power of storytelling helped him to survive. He talks to Simon about masculinity, the state of modern media and the family background that inspired his journey. Jehan also gives his take on the differences between Auckland and Wellington - and finds out why Simon went on his sister-in-law’s honeymoon!

Warning: Discusses depression and suicide. For free help, text or call 1737, 24 hours.

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