Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower
Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
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Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.
Comedian, commentator, and depressed alcoholic James Nokise is inviting you to join him and some special guests in 'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower' - a brand new podcast about headspace and happiness.
"I'm a bad alcoholic!"
Over eight episodes, James wil...
Breakfast host Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy, and how a surprising (and disgusting) mean girl prank played on her set helped set her up for life. By the way, Hayley's chicken of choice? Korean Fried Chicken.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Sui...
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...
Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk about fame, family, births and deaths and dads behaving strangely. Josh's chicken of choice? Danger Spicy Fried Chicken.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people...
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...
Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some old school fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Angella's chicken of choice? Classic K-Fry.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). ...
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...
Journalist and commentator Leonie Hayden shares some high-end fried chicken while talking hair loss, happiness, Te Ao Māori and coping with criticism. Leonie's chicken of choice? Nashville-style hot fried chicken.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828...
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...
Actor, writer and mental health advocate Rob Mokoraka joins James Nokise to talk about making theatre out of trauma and finding a way through the storm of depression. Rob's chicken of choice? Chicken karaage.
This podcast this episode contains offensive language and discussion of suicide and sexual abuse as well as language and themes which some may find, as James says, very "real".
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call...
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...
Actor and comedian Chris Parker joins James Nokise to talk about coming out, making comedy and making change. Chris's chicken of choice? Chicken Karaage. But not when he's hungover.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This ...
Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about...
Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes joins James Nokise to talk about vegetarianism, dancing with the stars and dealing with post-show blues. Samantha's "chicken" of choice? Vegetarian chicken nuggets.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 05...
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Their chicken of choice? Rotisserie.
This podcast this episode contains language and themes which some may find, as James says, very "real".
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 54...
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friend...
A special bonus episode by James Nokise, Ayyub Bhikoo and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Christchurch attacks.
Host James Nokise goes into his safe space - the shower - to talk with all sorts of notable New Zealanders to share food and to talk about headspace, happiness and the things that matter to them.
After every episode, James also sits down with clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal to talk about any issue...
TVNZ Breakfast host John Campbell joins James Nokise to talk about the energy of anger, why working hard is the best therapy and how he protects his safe space. John's chicken of choice? Korean crispy chicken.
Watch the video version of the episode here
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
It's Not OK - 0800 456 450
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to...
Host James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.
Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who ...
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