#REALTALK with Emma G and Ra

#REALTALK with Emma G and Ra

REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This Hosted by Emma G & Rawinia Judson What does it really look like to thrive in your zone of genius — without losing yourself in the process? REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This is where high-performing humans, creative leaders, and changemakers get honest about the messy, beautiful, and brave work of staying mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well while doing meaningful work in the world. Hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter, author, and empowerment coach Emma G, and life and leadership coach Rawinia Judson, this podcast is a space for candid conversations about the realities behind resilience. From navigating burnout to healing through music, embracing vulnerability to redefining success — nothing is off limits. Emma and Rawinia first bonded over early morning CrossFit sessions in New Zealand, where carpool chats quickly turned into soul-deep sisterhood. Now living on opposite sides of the world (Emma in the U.S., Rawinia in Canada), they’re teaming up to bring you a podcast rooted in realness, laughter, and the deep belief that your story matters. Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with guests who are courageously rewriting the narrative around mental health — one story, one strategy, one moment at a time. This is not therapy. This is not perfection. This is REAL TALK. And this is what mental health sounds like. Disclaimer: This show may discuss topics related to mental health that could be sensitive for some listeners. If you’re struggling, please know you are not alone. Support is available. New Zealand: Call or text 1737 or Lifeline at 0800 543 354 U.S.: Call or text 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

Episodes

May 1, 2025 36 mins

In this inspiring episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This, hosts Emma G and Rawinia Judson sit down with Andrew Buerger, a mountaineer, entrepreneur, and advocate, to explore the transformative power of turning personal adversity into purposeful action.

Andrew shares his journey from personal loss to founding Jodi’s Climb for Hope, leading over 400 climbers to raise more than $1 million for cancer and MS research. He d...

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REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This | Episode 1: Music as Medicine with Iliana Fernandez

Welcome to the very first episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This — a podcast where creatives, leaders, and changemakers get real about navigating mental health, purpose, and healing while making an impact in the world.

In this episode, hosts Emma G (singer/songwriter, TEDx speaker, empowerment coach) and Rawinia Judson (life...

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #34 with New ...
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February 22, 2021 52 mins
In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #33 with Song...
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February 15, 2021 63 mins

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

 

Tune in for episode #32 with Gram...

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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #32 with the ...
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February 1, 2021 42 mins
In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #31 with come...
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #30 with US artivist / musical rebel Ezmo and NZ metal front woman Jenni...
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #29 with film producer and casting director for UMC TV and RLJ Enterta...
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January 11, 2021 44 mins
In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #28 with drummer of rock band WARRANT and founder of Music Marketing f...
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January 4, 2021 64 mins
In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #25 with New Zealand rock musician Chris Yong Learn more about Chris Y...
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #24 with singer/songwriter SOLIA and Jason Coppedge of The Everyday Week...
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After the brutal murder of George Floyd; it's time for us to connect.   In this special follow up episode of #REALTALK, Emma G invites members of the Capitol Groove Collective (CGC) to address the recent events surrounding George Floyd and the nation's response.   The main topics we will address are: How WE can make our voices heard in our community Leading and Being The Change Igniting ACTION How we can use DIVERSITY to get throu...
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In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #22 with Maryann Lombardi - arts advocate and founder of Human Capi...
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