Listen Yourself Well

If you prefer to listen we have podcasts and videos on this website, and some audio-books available to borrow in the libraries. Listen Yourself Well is supported by Otago Access Radio 105.4FM (www.oar.org.nz) and Radio Southland 96.4FM (www.radiosouthland.org.nz).

 

 Book Review: What Abi Taught Us |

Book Review: What Abi Taught Us

We review the book ‘What Abi Taught Us’, by Dr Lucy Hone, who is a Christchurch-based research academic in the field of resilience/ wellbeing psychology at Auckland University of Technology. It is an inspiring story about how Lucy dealt with the death of her daughter.

Book Review: 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well | Jackee Holder

Book Review: 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well

Jackee Holder

We review the book 49 Ways to Write Yourself Well

Book Review: Crave: Why You Binge Eat and How To Stop | Cynthia Bulik

Book Review: Crave: Why You Binge Eat and How To Stop

Cynthia Bulik

We review the book ‘Crave: Why you binge eat and how to stop’,

Book Review: I Had A Black Dog | Matthew Johnstone

Book Review: I Had A Black Dog

Matthew Johnstone

We review Matthew Johnstone's brilliant book.

Book Review: Mothers Cry Too | Sara Weeks

Book Review: Mothers Cry Too

Sara Weeks

We review the book Mothers Cry Too – a book which has some great strategies for addressing mood issues pre- and post-pregnancy.

Book Review: Overcoming Anger & Irritability | William Davies

Book Review: Overcoming Anger & Irritability

William Davies

We review a useful book Overcoming Anger & Irritability.

Book Review: The Alphabet of the Human Heart | Matthew Johnstone

Book Review: The Alphabet of the Human Heart

Matthew Johnstone

We review a mood-boosting book called ‘The Alphabet of the Human Heart’ by Matthew Johnstone.

Book Review: The Relationship Cure | John Gottman

Book Review: The Relationship Cure

John Gottman

We review a popular book from our Books on Prescription collection, The Relationship Cure by John Gottman.

Book Review: When Happiness Is Not Enough | Chris Skellett

Book Review: When Happiness Is Not Enough

Chris Skellett

We review the book ‘When Happiness is Not Enough’ by psychologist Chris Skellett and then we interview the man himself.

Emotional Hygiene |

Emotional Hygiene

In this episode of Listen Yourself Well we discuss the TED Talk Emotional Hygiene, and then have a chat to Dr. Kumari, who is an award-winning clinical psychologist and teacher, and OAR host of ‘The Conscious Adventurer.’

 

Episode 1: Health Promotion & Books on Prescription |

Episode 1: Health Promotion & Books on Prescription

In this episode we introduce the Books on Prescription Programme, talk about what health promotion is. These podcasts are supported by Otago Access Radio 105.4FM and Radio Southland 96.4FM.

 

Episode 2A: Wellness and the health system |

Episode 2A: Wellness and the health system

This show is all about wellness and the health system. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Episode 2B: Wellness & the health system |

Episode 2B: Wellness & the health system

Tune into this show all about keeping well in New Zealand in Arabic. This show features guest, Hasan Abdel Rahman, a local pharmacist.

Episode 3: Oral Health |

Episode 3: Oral Health

This episode is all about looking after your teeth in New Zealand – show is in conversational Arabic. This show features guest, Amal Alnabhani, a student dentist.

Episode 4: Women's Health |

Episode 4: Women's Health

This show is all about women’s health. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Episode 5: Men's Health |

Episode 5: Men's Health

This show is all about men's health. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Episode 6: Emotional Health |

Episode 6: Emotional Health

This show is all about emotional health. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Episode 7: Nutrition |

Episode 7: Nutrition

This show is all about nutrition and physical activity. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Episode 8: Smoking |

Episode 8: Smoking

This show is all about smoking. The show is in Arabic and designed to help former refugees learn more about New Zealand’s health system and how they can keep themselves well.

Fear & Anxiety |

Fear & Anxiety

In this episode of Listen Yourself Well local mental health practitioner George Stamou joins us to explore the topic of fear and anxiety. 

FoodSwitch  |

FoodSwitch

An app to help you find out what’s in the food you’re eating, so you can make simple switches to healthier options.

Going Smokefree | Tracey Wright Tawha

Going Smokefree

Tracey Wright Tawha

Want to quit smoking but it seems to hard? Get inspired with Listen Yourself Well Today!

Māori health |

Māori health

In this episode we talk about Māori Health, and their holistic view which could benefit everybody. 

My QuitBuddy |

My QuitBuddy

My QuitBuddy is an app personalised to help you quit smoking, on your terms.

 

Rising Tide (He Tai Pari) | Sarina Dickson

Rising Tide (He Tai Pari)

Sarina Dickson

Rising Tide is an engaging junior fiction self-help text that follows Ari through a series of challenging events to resolution.