Kia ora e te whānau, and welcome to another meaningful kōrero on the Tino Pai Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Martin Sloman (QSM), an experienced Mental Health Counsellor, registered with NZAC, who has been based on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast since moving from the UK in 2009.
Martin has supported countless people through anxiety, depression and the everyday challenges that can quietly weigh us down. But his impact stretches far beyond the counselling room. He’s co-founder of Whirlwind, a grassroots movement helping men feel better about life through honest conversations and peer support. He also played a key role in shaping the vision for the Kāpiti Kindness Trust, a community-led initiative championing kindness, connection, and accessible wellbeing support for all.
In this kōrero, Martin shares his fascinating journey, including the challenge of adapting his practice to the Aotearoa cultural context and the lesson he learned about the absolute necessity of building trust before discussing deep personal issues. You'll hear why he sees anxiety as the number one issue facing people today and his essential "100% of 75%" rule for maintaining his own mental wellbeing.
This episode is a powerful kōrero about authenticity, mental health, and the belief that kindness is the crucial currency for true community resilience.
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Whirlwind – Helping men feel better about life
- https://www.whirlwindstories.com
- https://www.facebook.com/whirlwindstories
Kāpiti Kindness Trust – Facilitating kindness in the community
- https://www.facebook.com/kapitikindness
- www.kapitikindness.co.nz
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