In a frank and thought-provoking conversation, Mike King opens up on his transformation from celebrated TV stand-up comedian to mental health champion via drug and alcohol addiction. He discusses what some parents get wrong and the state of mental health treatment in Aotearoa. He and Simon also chat about cancel culture, Billy T James and what it means to feel Māori.

Mike is the founding ambassador of I Am Hope, a charitable organisation that seeks to normalise mental health and create positive societal attitudinal changes.

WARNING: This episode discusses drug and alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with their mental health, free call or text 1737 for assistance from a trained counsellor, 24 hours a day.

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Host: Simon Bridges

Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black

Audio editing and mixing: Connor Scott

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