Authentic Leadership Podcast
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Amplifying courageous voices and real stories of leadership through lived experience and heartfelt dialogue.
Writing has always been my way of completing each podcast interview, a way to close the loop and honour the individuals who have so generously shared their stories with me.
Shaun Robinson on Mental Health, Leadership, and Loving Who We Are. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/shaun-r...
Shaun Robinson on Mental Health, Leadership, and Loving Who We Are. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/shaun-r...
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Writing has always been my way of completing each podcast interview, a way to close the loop and honour the individuals who have so generously shared their stories with me.
Shaun Robinson on Mental Health, Leadership, and Loving Who We Are. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/shaun-r...
Shaun Robinson on Mental Health, Leadership, and Loving Who We Are. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/shaun-r...
Monika Merriman, Science Meets Spirituality & Community Healing in Conversation with Monika Merriman of Golden Yogi www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/science...
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Monika Merriman, Science Meets Spirituality & Community Healing in Conversation with Monika Merriman of Golden Yogi www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/science...
Mark Wilson, Holding Space for Loss: Conversations on Grief and Hope www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/holding...
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mark Wilson, Holding Space for Loss: Conversations on Grief and Hope www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/holding...
David Burnside, The One Spark That Created a Chain Reaction of Change: When a Peer Shows Up Authentically Through Change. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/the-one...
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
David Burnside, The One Spark That Created a Chain Reaction of Change: When a Peer Shows Up Authentically Through Change. www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/the-one...
Writing has always been my way of completing each podcast interview, a way to close the loop and honour the individuals who have so generously shared their stories with me.
Sheldon Brown The Man Who Brought Humanity to Radio www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/take-it...
Sheldon Brown The Man Who Brought Humanity to Radio www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/take-it...
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Writing has always been my way of completing each podcast interview, a way to close the loop and honour the individuals who have so generously shared their stories with me.
Sheldon Brown The Man Who Brought Humanity to Radio www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/take-it...
Sheldon Brown The Man Who Brought Humanity to Radio www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/take-it...
Aidan Hung opens up about the challenges of growing up between cultural expectations and personal identity. He recalls being the child pushed to learn piano and Chinese, feeling out of place in both worlds. Watch the full podcast, youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
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The courage to ask why — not exactly an Asian thing.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Aidan Hung opens up about the challenges of growing up between cultural expectations and personal identity. He recalls being the child pushed to learn piano and Chinese, feeling out of place in both worlds. Watch the full podcast, youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
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Aidan shares his journey of self-discovery through politics, philosophy, and economics — exploring how culture and personal experience shape identity. His story reflects the search for purpose between two worlds: the society we live in and the self we’re still becoming. youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Aidan shares his journey of self-discovery through politics, philosophy, and economics — exploring how culture and personal experience shape identity. His story reflects the search for purpose between two worlds: the society we live in and the self we’re still becoming. youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
Life is complex — two truths can exist at once, even when we wish they didn’t. In every social or ethical issue, there’s always another side to the story. Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Life is complex — two truths can exist at once, even when we wish they didn’t. In every social or ethical issue, there’s always another side to the story. Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
Aidan shares his journey of growing up between two cultures (being Chinese yet living in New Zealand), discovering identity, and finding balance between both worlds. Watch the full podcast on Authentic Leadership Podcast youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
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Growing Up Between Cultures
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November 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Aidan shares his journey of growing up between two cultures (being Chinese yet living in New Zealand), discovering identity, and finding balance between both worlds. Watch the full podcast on Authentic Leadership Podcast youtu.be/6RW_pXrTjhE
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I’ve lived with anxiety and depression for a long time, often finding myself on the borderline between calm and anxious. Despite trying many different approaches, I never truly learned how to use my breath to help me regroup—until I met Ash. Full post www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/if-only...
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’ve lived with anxiety and depression for a long time, often finding myself on the borderline between calm and anxious. Despite trying many different approaches, I never truly learned how to use my breath to help me regroup—until I met Ash. Full post www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/if-only...
A big thank you to Sheldon for his time and generosity. We reflect on his 13 years of hosting, the awards earned through dedication, and how his lived experience has created space for honest and powerful conversations on mental health. Podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVso
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Sheldon Brown’s Legacy of Authentic Conversation
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November 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A big thank you to Sheldon for his time and generosity. We reflect on his 13 years of hosting, the awards earned through dedication, and how his lived experience has created space for honest and powerful conversations on mental health. Podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVso
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youtube.com/shorts/pe5x1...
A simple conversation changed Sheldon Brown’s life and led him to become a voice for mental health. From carving bones to challenging stigma through radio, his journey shows how purpose can begin in the most unexpected places. Full Podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVsoh...
How Sheldon Brown Helped Break Mental Health Stigma
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November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A simple conversation changed Sheldon Brown’s life and led him to become a voice for mental health. From carving bones to challenging stigma through radio, his journey shows how purpose can begin in the most unexpected places. Full Podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVsoh...
Sheldon Brown on His Childhood, His Mother, and the Journey to Healing. Everyone has a story. Behind every life, there are moments unseen — events that shaped who we are today. Full podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVso youtube.com/shorts/MsPx6...
Sheldon Brown on His Childhood, His Mother, and the Journey to Healing
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October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sheldon Brown on His Childhood, His Mother, and the Journey to Healing. Everyone has a story. Behind every life, there are moments unseen — events that shaped who we are today. Full podcast youtu.be/KL4tCpSsVso youtube.com/shorts/MsPx6...
Escaped the rest home — found freedom and love 💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL4t...
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Our Rest Home Escape Story
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October 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Escaped the rest home — found freedom and love 💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL4t...
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Sheldon Brown, the voice who guided listeners through 1,300 episodes of Take It From Us, reflects on his journey — from radio and advocacy to where life has led him today. A story about showing up, staying true to yourself, and finding meaning beyond the microphone. Watch
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The Voice Behind 1,300 Episodes of Take It From Us. Where Is He Now?
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October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sheldon Brown, the voice who guided listeners through 1,300 episodes of Take It From Us, reflects on his journey — from radio and advocacy to where life has led him today. A story about showing up, staying true to yourself, and finding meaning beyond the microphone. Watch
youtube.com/shorts/9AJZK...
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What does it really mean to be strong? Shaun Robinson, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation NZ, joins me to reflect on masculinity, compassion, and the quiet courage of authenticity. 🎧 Watch the full episode www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
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Shaun Robinson Rethinking Strength — A Conversation on Masculinity and Authenticity
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
What does it really mean to be strong? Shaun Robinson, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation NZ, joins me to reflect on masculinity, compassion, and the quiet courage of authenticity. 🎧 Watch the full episode www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
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Shaun Robinson, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation NZ, shares how living with bipolar shaped his courage to lead with honesty and heart. Stigma still exists — but his story shows how truth can transform leadership. 🎧 youtu.be/Aifs10QX2tQ #AuthenticLeadershipPodcast
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Shaun Robinson, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation NZ, shares how living with bipolar shaped his courage to lead with honesty and heart. Stigma still exists — but his story shows how truth can transform leadership. 🎧 youtu.be/Aifs10QX2tQ #AuthenticLeadershipPodcast
Shaun Robinson and I talk about the shared challenges faced by people with lived experience. By becoming more aware and accepting of our own mental distress, we begin to invest more effort into the things that keep us well, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
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The Weight of Emotional Pain in Conversation With Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive, MHF
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October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Shaun Robinson and I talk about the shared challenges faced by people with lived experience. By becoming more aware and accepting of our own mental distress, we begin to invest more effort into the things that keep us well, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
youtube.com/shorts/MP8mz...
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When we stop trying to fit into the boxes others create for us, we begin to discover who we truly are. Jordyn’s story reminds us — never compromise who you are, even when it feels hard. Your difference is your strength. 💛
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Do Not Compromise Who You Are | Jordyn on Courage and Authenticity:
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October 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
When we stop trying to fit into the boxes others create for us, we begin to discover who we truly are. Jordyn’s story reminds us — never compromise who you are, even when it feels hard. Your difference is your strength. 💛
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From New Zealand to Nepal, Shaun Robinson shares how travel, reflection, and courage shaped his journey toward authentic leadership and compassion www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
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Mental Health Leadership and Loving Who We Are
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October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From New Zealand to Nepal, Shaun Robinson shares how travel, reflection, and courage shaped his journey toward authentic leadership and compassion www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
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See who our next guest is — and the surprise guest too! It was so lovely to have Kitty on my show, and thank you for coming, my friend. It was also wonderful to see Kitty’s mother again. 💛
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
See who our next guest is — and the surprise guest too! It was so lovely to have Kitty on my show, and thank you for coming, my friend. It was also wonderful to see Kitty’s mother again. 💛
She never planned to travel the world — yet Canada became her mirror. A story of courage, leadership, and learning to be in awe with oneself. 🌿
Read more on the blog ⬇️https://www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/in-awe-with-oneself
Read more on the blog ⬇️https://www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/in-awe-with-oneself
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
She never planned to travel the world — yet Canada became her mirror. A story of courage, leadership, and learning to be in awe with oneself. 🌿
Read more on the blog ⬇️https://www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/in-awe-with-oneself
Read more on the blog ⬇️https://www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/blog/in-awe-with-oneself
In this moving conversation, Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of NZ, opens up about living with bipolar disorder, leadership, and the courage to be truly oneself. Full podcast visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In this moving conversation, Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of NZ, opens up about living with bipolar disorder, leadership, and the courage to be truly oneself. Full podcast visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aifs...
Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, shares his journey with openness, courage, and heart. His honesty is a gift that keeps giving — reminding us that true leadership begins with authenticity. 💛
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October 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, shares his journey with openness, courage, and heart. His honesty is a gift that keeps giving — reminding us that true leadership begins with authenticity. 💛
youtu.be/Aifs10QX2tQ
youtu.be/Aifs10QX2tQ
Grief doesn’t fade—it transforms. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how love continues after loss.
Full podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyd...
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Full podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyd...
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Living with Loss | Learning to Carry Grief Differently
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October 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Grief doesn’t fade—it transforms. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how love continues after loss.
Full podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyd...
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Full podcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyd...
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