REAL TALK | S3 Ep6 Dr. Dave Snell: Healing, Humanity & “Unf*cking the World” from the Inside Out.
Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 7 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration —
where we go beyond wellness buzzwords and dive into the real work of healing, mental health,
and community transformation.
This week, we’re joined by Dr. Dave Snell — counsellor, researcher, strategist, cultural
translator, and self-proclaimed “Doctor of Bogans.” Based in Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa (New
Zealand), Dave works at both ends of the mental health spectrum:
on the front lines supporting individuals through his counselling practice
and
behind the scenes designing and advising mental health and addiction services across the
country.
Dave’s mission is bold, unapologetic, and deeply compassionate:
“Unf*ck the world as much as possible.”
He draws on lived experience, academic insight, and cultural literacy to help people — and
systems — heal.
His why is simple and profoundly human:
“None of us chose to be born into this world, so it makes sense that we help each other
In this conversation, we explore:
● What it actually looks like to “unf*ck the world” — internally, interpersonally, and
systemically
● The mental health landscape in Aotearoa and what the rest of the world can learn from it
● How lived experience shapes better policy, better care, and better connection
● The role of humor, humility, and cultural identity in healing
● Why the “Doctor of Bogans” approach breaks stigma and creates bridges across social
divides
● How we can support our own mental health while supporting others
This episode is honest, grounded, and radically human — offering a refreshing and necessary
perspective on what it means to help people, communities, and systems heal.
Connect with Dr. Dave Snell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmsnell/
Profile / Feature:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/tv-guide/70519383/meet-new-zealands-biggest-bo
About Emma G
Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author.
Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into
a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and
mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.
Website: https://emmagmusic.com
Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice
helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound
healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in
overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.
Website: https://dinahsimpson.com
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