The Upside

    Season 1 2024

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z
    • 42m
    • 2h 18m (6 episodes)
    • New Zealand
    • English
    • Documentary, Reality, Talk Show, News
    Join Scotty Stevenson as he sits down with well-known New Zealanders in this 6-part series of inspiring conversations about mental wellbeing.

    6 episodes

    Series Premiere

    2024-04-13T12:00:00Z

    1x01 Jason Gunn

    Series Premiere

    1x01 Jason Gunn

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Surviving a heart attack left popular TV presenter Jason Gunn contemplating what success really looked like. He tells Scotty how that question led to major changes in his life – but not in ways you’d expect.

    2024-04-13T12:00:00Z

    1x02 Valerie Adams

    1x02 Valerie Adams

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Adapting to life after competitive sport has presented new challenges for Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams. From taking on new roles, balancing motherhood, to getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, Dame Valerie shares how she juggles it all – while protecting her wellbeing.

    2024-04-13T12:00:00Z

    1x03 Hayley Sproull

    1x03 Hayley Sproull

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Presenter and comedian Hayley Sproull tells Scotty about dealing with a life-long medical condition and anxiety – and having a panic attack on the set of one of New Zealand’s favourite shows.

    1x04 Detective Inspector Scott Beard

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Detective Inspector Scott Beard explains how years of solving high-profile crimes had a snowballing effect on his mental health – not to mention three major cancer diagnoses. How has community sport helped him cope?

    2024-04-13T12:00:00Z

    1x05 Awa Puna

    1x05 Awa Puna

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Growing up, trans actress Awa Puna felt different from everyone else, was bullied and attempted suicide. She talks about how going public through art and acting helped her deal with the private pain – and show others they weren’t alone.

    2024-04-13T12:00:00Z

    1x06 Graham Henry

    1x06 Graham Henry

    • 2024-04-13T12:00:00Z23m

    Coaching the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup glory cemented Sir Graham Henry as a household name. But he reveals how, behind closed doors, a special relationship has helped him get through lows, vitriol, and depression over the years.

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