Today’s guest is an old work colleague of mine...now a father of three, published author, public speaker and of course, Central Otago farmer.

Matt Chisholm and I had the pleasure of being TV reporters on the new look “Seven Sharp” back when it started in 2013 and it would be the same year it, and all of those involved copped an absolute flogging…ah the memories!

A lot has changed for Matt since then and what’s actually been quite amazing to watch from the sidelines is how openly he has shared his mental health struggles in such a public space and in doing so, helped a great deal of people along the way.

WARNING: this episode includes discussions around suicide.

Where to get help 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor. Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202 Kidsline 0800 54 37 54 for people up to 18 years old. Open 24/7. Lifeline 0800 543 354 Mental Health Foundation 09 623 4812, click here to access its free resource and information service. Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Supporting Families in Mental Illness 0800 732 825 thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626 What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily. Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [email protected], or find online chat and other support options here.

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