The Upside (2024)

Season 1

Join Scotty Stevenson as he sits down with well-known New Zealanders in this 6-part series of inspiring conversations about mental wellbeing.

Released April 14, 2024 Episode 23 min None+

Genres: Documentary, News, Reality, Talk

Production Companies: Television New Zealand

Country: New Zealand
Languages: English

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S1E1 - Jason Gunn

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.

April 14, 2024, midnight

S1E2 - Valerie Adams

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.

April 14, 2024, midnight

S1E3 - Hayley Sproull

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.

April 14, 2024, midnight

S1E4 - Detective Inspector Scott Beard

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?

April 14, 2024, midnight

S1E5 - Awa Puna

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.

April 14, 2024, midnight

S1E6 - Graham Henry

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.

April 14, 2024, midnight

23 min/ep

138 min

April 14, 2024

April 14, 2024, midnight

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