Sarah Cameron shares her experience with postnatal depression following the birth of her second child, a long battle with bulimia, and how her time as a personal trainer has shaped her thoughts about body image.

We also discuss the role of fitness in balancing mental health.If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Disclaimer:This podcast was created for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing any issues with mental health, please consult your doctor or a medical health professional for advice.

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I talk about life and what it all means with philosopher and comedian Rodney Norman.Rodney has a simple yet effective way of getting life lessons across to people and giving a giggle along the way. Rodney is a social media sensation, and you can find many of his videos on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Rodney is a profound and all-around nice guy who offers light and joy to the world.You can find Rodney's website here: https://www.rodneynorman.com/If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs: https://jennabrownblogs.substack.com/

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Today I talk with the wonderful Hayley Benseman about the rise of "Mum drinking culture", what current day alcoholism looks like when you are a Mum, and business owner, and how it can cause disease in your body.

Hayley will talk with us about her experience with low self-esteem and lack of personal identity growing up, which lead to years of alcohol dependence. Hayley shares with us how she kicked alcoholism for good, the significant incident that set her on this path, why AA wasn't for her and how much better life is on the other side.

If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my content creation work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejwordnz

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The J Word NZ and its media content are created based on my own experiences and opinions and those individuals who share their stories with me. I do not have any formal medical or mental health qualifications. If you are experiencing any issues with mental health, please consult your doctor or a medical health professional for advice.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Yandle about her experience with high-functioning anxiety, which turned to not-functioning anxiety, depression following traumatic life events and living with body dysmorphia.

We talk about how Michelle's own experience has resulted in her empowered eating courses and a focus on helping other people establish healthier relationships with food and their bodies.You can find Michelle Yandle here: https://www.michelleyandle.com/If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs: https://jennabrownblogs.substack.com/

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Influencer and Blogger Maria Foy talks with me about her many years of living with anxiety and what it was like to deal with the challenges of experiencing post-natal depression with her firstborn. We also discuss how both alcoholism and managing a huge audience of over 500,000 people have impacted Maria's mental health. You can find Maria's blog here: https://www.happymumhappychild.co.nz/If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs: https://jennabrownblogs.substack.com/

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Nathan accomplished a 20-year career in the NZ Police, where he worked his way up to a ranking of Senior Sergeant. Nathan will talk with me today about managing his own mental health while working in NZ Police, how police work alongside medical professionals in managing the mental health of members of the public, and finally, Nathan’s choice to undergo gastric sleeve surgery to lose weight.

If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my content creation work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejwordnz

Keep up with the latest from The J Word NZ:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejwordnz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejwordnz/
Website/Blogs: https://thejwordnz.co.nz/

Disclaimer:
The J Word NZ and its media content are created based on my own experiences and opinions, as well as those individuals who share their stories with me. I do not have any formal medical or mental health qualifications. If you are experiencing any issues with mental health, please consult your doctor or a medical health professional for advice.

Today, we welcome Mikki Williden.Mikki and I discuss choosing a diet that could improve mental health, particularly depression and anxiety, and the role of alcohol, caffeine and other foods on our brains, bodies and moods. Want to know if you drink too much coffee? Listen to find out!

So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk.If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs: https://jennabrownblogs.substack.com/

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Today, we welcome Paul Rangiwahia.

Paul is a fellow mental health advocate in Taranaki, New Zealand. Paul is a talented artist with work proudly showcased in our community. Paul also speaks in workplaces and at events about promoting mental well-being in business culture.We discuss how Paul's own life experience set him on a path to creating a business, opening conversations around feelings, emotions and well-being.

So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk.If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs:

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Uncut life snippets, mental musings and yarns by Jenna. Warning: This is a no-filter space.

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Today, we welcome Julie Moore.

Trigger Warning: Discusses depression and sudden death.Julie courageously shares her journey through sudden loss and relocating from Taranaki, NZ, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

Julie also discusses her son's recent autism and depression diagnosis, navigating parenthood, and her own experience with depression. Our conversation delves into antidepressants and holistic therapies.

So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk.If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrownKeep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs:

Jenna Brown

Uncut life snippets, mental musings and yarns by Jenna. Warning: This is a no-filter space.

Disclaimer:This podcast was created for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing any issues with mental health, please consult your doctor or a medical health professional for advice.

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Today, we welcome Anneka Matthews. Anneka is a former police officer and current New Plymouth District Councilor; many will also know Anneka as a local animal rights activist, vegan and member of our Taranaki pride Community. Anneka talks about her mental health journey as an NZ police officer, the online bullying she faces in her current public role on the local council and the journey she has been on to "come out" as an adult.

So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let's hang out for some real talk. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support my work, you can make a small donation of $5 here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennabrown Keep up with the latest from Jenna Brown:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennabrown_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennabrown_official/Blogs:https://jennabrownblogs.substack.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast was created for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing any issues with mental health, please consult your doctor or a medical health professional for advice.

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