Episode Description
CW: In this episode we discuss depression, suicidal ideation and past attempts (briefly), chronic illness, medical trauma, physical & mental health struggles, endometriosis, hysterectomy, dismissive doctors and briefly mention sexual assault services.
Do you ever struggle with asking for help? In the first episode of our Mad Like Me Roadshow, we chat to Becki Moss about health, happiness, and humour. Recorded in front of a live audience at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Becki opens up about their lifelong journey with chronic illness and mental health. Expect laughs, raw truths, and some serious "aha!" moments as we dive deep into navigating systems, learning to ask for help, and how community can be our greatest support. You don’t want to miss this!
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Episode links:
* Mental Health Foundation - Information about accessing mental health services
* HELP Auckland - Sexual assault service mentioned by Charlie
* Share a small act of kindness at One Million Small Things 💖
Ngā mihi nui to Nōku te Ao for their social action grants through which we were able to go on this road show. Also to the wonderful folks at @Big Fan in Auckland for having us in your beautiful venue, the lovely Taryn Banks & Robyne Hazeldine for your NZSL interpreting, and everyone who came to our live shows! We love you all 🫶🏽
Find out more about Becki at:
* @beckimoss_ on Instagram
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Theme tune and music by our very own Jamie Wise 💖
If this episode brought up any tough feelings for you, below we have listed some places you can find support in NZ:
* Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 - Talk with a trained counsellor, anytime.
* 0508 TAUTOKO Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 – if you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call for support from a trained counsellor
* Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) - here to help
* Samaritans 0800 726 666 – for confidential support for anyone who is lonely or in emotional distress
* Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions www.depression.org.nz
* Healthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff
* OUTLine 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) - for sexuality or gender identity issues 6pm – 9pm
* Anxiety Helpline 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) - for people with all forms of anxiety and families and friends
* Sexual Harm Helpline 0800 044 334 or text 4334 or webchat at www.safetotalk.nz - to talk about sexual harm and find help for yourself or others
* 24/7 HELPline 0800 623 1700 www.helpauckland.org.nz - support for sexual abuse survivors
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