In this podcast series, local people share their ideas about practical, everyday things you can do to support your wellbeing and build connections with others.
Produced for Otago Mental Health Support Trust and Weave Together, with funding support from Southern District Health Board.
Cushla Phillips is a counsellor living in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Donna Watt is a Central Otago-based Community Educator with Alzheimer’s Otago.
Helen Jansen lives in Oamaru where she is heavily involved in the world of Steampunk, provides support for families facing mental health challenges, and is involved in the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust.
Mel Haarer is a wellbeing motivator living in Queenstown.
Ruth Carraway lives in Milton where she works on the Mayor’s taskforce for jobs, supporting people back into work post-Covid.
Paul Winders is an Arrowtown school sports coordinator and musician.
Rhys Smith is Lead Youth Worker at Cromwell Youth Trust
Sam Rodney-Hudson is Wanaka-based Director of Programmes and Partnerships with Melon Health.
Gayle Thornton works for Alzheimer’s Otago in Queenstown.
Anna Dorsey is a Queenstown-based health communications specialist.
Series 1 – Living Well: Things to do in Ōtepoti Dunedin
Jordana Whyte is manager of Wildlife Hospital Dunedin
Julie Woods is an inspirational speaker, writer and coach.
Dee O’Malley is an artist working in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Desiree Williams is Tumuaki Whakaruruhau, Otago Polytechnic.
Kay Mercer is Events Coordinator at Dunedin Public Libraries.
Denise Quinlan is director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience.
Joy Davis is regional coordinator for Otago Neighbourhood Support
Hiliako Iaheto is an educator and musician.
Aidan Dickson is a youth worker for Te Hau Ora Whanua Services and a father of two.
Tahu Mackenzie is a musician and educator at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.