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Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - How are you really?

It's Mental Health Awareness week team, which is a week Maddie and Molly hold close to their hearts. In this episode, we check in with each other and discuss how we are REALLY doing at the moment...
*Trigger warning* we do discuss depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide, eating disorders, and cancer, so please proceed to listen with that in mind.

Molly hits us all with some hard news and would appreciate any donations below to her whanau in need right now:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/houstons-battle-with-leukaemia

Both Molly & Maddie then talk about their journeys with mental illness and answer some listener questions about mental health! If there's one thing we can say to you all during this week and actually just every day of life, is to BE KIND and CHECK ON YA MATES - you never know what someone is going through.

A very important and powerful chat. Reach out to us if you're in need of a listening ear or shoulder to cry on, YOU'RE NOT ALONE! See you in 2 weeks x

Resources:
https://mentalhealth.org.nz/ & https://mhaw.nz/ & https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/houstons-battle-with-leukaemia

Where to find Maddie:
https://www.instagram.com/maddielanglois/

Where to find Molly:
https://www.instagram.com/mollyyblanchard/

Where to find The Hard Way:
https://www.instagram.com/thehardwaypodcast/?hl=e

New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
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HERE IS OUR FIRST BONUS EPISODE!! In this episode, I am joined by a man of many talents... Harry Dalton! Harry and I have one of the most fun, wholesome & informative chats I've had to date. We chat about becoming a dad at 18, diving into business ownership and BIG discussions around mental health & Harry's mental (and physical) health journey. This chat is in perfect time to recognise and support Mental Health Awareness Month!! All links for New Zealand support are noted below. 

Main talked topics below:
- Mental health
- Depression journey
- Becoming a father young
- Owning & growing your own business
- Using therapy
- Celebrating small wins
- Today's social media world
- How to start a new start-up!
- Making long-distance dad life work
- Physical health impacting mental health

Where to find HARRY: Harry Dalton & Academy Agency

New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.

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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Why hello there... This week's episode is going to be a little different. I chat about university life in my final year, my current health status, the future of the podcast and if I'm truly on the verge of a mental breakdown...

This episode is messy shambles but one that enters into my brain and my current state of mental exhaustion + my tips on how to DELETE/ ELIMINATE mental exhaustion! Sending love to y'all always! My dm's are open for anyone who needs a chat.

PLEASE send me a DM with ya thoughts for The Hard Way - I need it lol.

New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora fam! Very excited about this! In this episode - I am joined by the gorgeous Jess Johns. Jess and I chat about her awesome career journey into stunt performance, her professional dance career and what it's like to work in the spotlight. Jess is also a very in-touch human, so we discuss all things self-understanding, Wim Hoff breathing and meditation practices and how to take on and understand the concept of fear! Such an organic, wholesome chat and seriously one I felt I learnt a lot from. Thank you Jess for coming on and just having such a lovely presence - you are an inspiration x

You can find Jess HERE and her business accounts HERE.

New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora team! Today's episode is a pretty incredible one, joined by Ben D'Ath. Ben comes on to talk about the extreme event that changed his whole life - a major gas explosion! Ben retells the whole event of that night, talks all about the burns he obtained and the road to recovery he has been on for the past year (and will be on for a while longer). As well as this, he talks about his experience in a COMA. Ben is one of the most inspirational and incredible people I've been lucky enough to talk to and I feel honoured that he wanted to share his story on The Hard Way.

We also talk about his future goals, positives taken from the explosion and his tattoo transformation. THANK YOU BEN!!

You can find Ben HERE!

*Disclaimer* This story may be triggering to some people as it discusses traumatic events, mental health, comas, hospitalisation, severe burns, house fires, gas explosions and many other topics. Please listen with an open mind and a kind heart, as this is one person's individual story.

New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora fam, honoured and happy to announce Episode Nine! In this episode, I am joined by the lovely Albert, who is also known as LB. LB is someone I've wanted on the poddy to chat for a while now & it seemed only right to chuck him in during MOVEMBER! LB joins me to discuss artistry & music, taking off in the music scene, being a Polynesian in New Zealand and learning to be vulnerable and open on his mental health journey!! Just like last week we also touch on the values of using therapy & looking at Mental Health from a male perspective.  LB is one of the coolest dudes and I feel blessed to have him and a friend and very lucky for him to share his inspirational journey in all things life. Definitely a good listen.
You can find his new album Stress and Progress by LB, EVERYWHERE x
New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora team! We are up to episode seven. In this episode, I am joined by Jesse Brown from the New Zealand pop band LA WOMEN!! We discuss all things La Women, what it's like to be in a band and the struggles of having music success during Covid-19. Jesse also opens up about his struggles emotionally with tours and the mental support that comes with being in a band. This chat is another super honest and open conversation, just had between two friends! Thanks again Jesse & be sure to check out LA WOMEN everywhere 🕺
*Trigger warning* Our chat involves discussions of men's mental, depression and anxiety struggles, and Covid-19 lockdowns,  please click off if these topics feel too triggering.
New Zealand HELPLINE - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Host: Molly B
Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora fam! Welcome to episode five! In this episode, I am joined by a high school friend Danielle to talk all about BABIES and MOTHERHOOD in your 20's. Dani opens up about how she got pregnant, telling her partner and struggling to face challenges head-on. + BABY HYPE (which is a real thing). This chat is super honest and open and I'm so thankful to Dani for bringing a new/ different perspective on pregnancy and the view from your partner's side. I love this chick & little Maela has a fair bit to add also - so keep a listen out for her!
*Trigger warning* Our chat involves discussions about abortion, miscarriage, depression and relationship struggles, please click off if these topics feel too triggering.
Host: Molly B
Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora fam! I'm joined for this episode by a newfound friend of mine, Nell Caughley. Nell and I have some truly insightful discussions about what it's like to be gay in today's society. We talk all about the LGBTQ+ community, queer safety and the reasons behind "coming out" (tbh there are no real reasons...).  Again it's just another honest, wholesome chat with a wholesome little lady, about a topic we should all be more educated on!! Thanks to Nell again for being so open and insightful with her personal experiences - we love you. *Just a heads up, Nell and I had a discussion about correct terminology and the terminology she preferred - so all language and terms I use have been approved prior to this. Please be aware I am still learning too and have a lot more personal growth and education currently happening.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Kia ora fam! We're in season two BABYYYY and boy oh boy have I got the most amazing guest to start us off... I'm joined by the one and only Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi!! D plays Will Ilolahia in the TVNZ series 'The Panthers', which if you haven't watched yet - you need to get onto to educate yourself. D and I talk all things PANTHERS, life as a Polynesian in New Zealand and what's next on his agenda.  To be honest it is just a bloody wholesome chat with a wholesome dude & one that really goes into depth about the dawn raids and historical racism in New Zealand and how WE can all be allies. A chat that is needed to be had and one that I am stoked to have experienced! That being said check out 'The Panthers' on TVNZ on Demand or Channel One. Dimitrius is incredible at what he does, as is everyone else in the series so it deserves a watch. Welcome to season two team - It's going to be wild! AND if there is one thing I ask you to do today EDUCATE yourself on the real NZ history, it's very different to what you think you know. Thanks again D - We love ya x
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#14 - Mindset, Manifesting and Moving on with Kimi! In this episode, Kimi and I talk all things mindset and shifting it, manifesting and how to do so successfully for you, and moving on from high school to becoming an adult. We explore extra talk about building a business, loving yourself and how we met. Generally, it's just a good laugh!  AGAIN I'm sending love to all humans in Auckland and Aussie at the moment struggling in lockdown. Stay positive, hang in there and be kind to yourself.  We also say Ka kite to SEASON ONE and bring on an exciting new journey into season TWO, listen to the end to find out some exciting stuff. This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#13 - Am I wasting my time? In this episode, we talk all things time-wasting, as I know we all feel time running away from us. I talk about how I've broken time down into the 3 P's and how not to feel guilt for doing now. I'm sending love to all humans in NZ and Aussie at the moment struggling in lockdown. Stay positive, hang in there and be kind to yourself. I feel this episode couldn't have come at a better time. P.s lockdown brain is very apparent in this ep, so give me a break haha! This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#12 - Does this pain last forever? With Georgia. *TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, Georgie and I discuss all things loss, grief, trauma, and mental health. We really left no subject unturned, as Georgie speaks more about her story than ever before. I admire Georgia, her incredible strength, and how she has used her and her family's story to raise awareness and support people going through similar situations.  Give her a follow at @thisisgeorgie to gain some really incredible insight and watch her gorgeous dog Buddy's journey with puppy school.  @coolchangenz is the side hustle advocating for all things mental health. This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#11 - Girl Chat with Ali Blakey. This is part two of a TWO part episode. In this episode, Ali opens up about all things mental health, the pros and cons of having an online platform, goals for the future and seriously just all things RELATABLE.  Ali is seriously one of the most gorgeous humans and her most recent venture being her clothing label "SZN".  Give her a follow at @aliblakey to stay in the loop and score some lush activewear.  Part one is out, for those of you who haven't listen to it first - please do! Thanks again to my girl ALI x This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#11 - Girl Chat with Ali Blakey. This is part one of a TWO part episode. In this episode, Ali opens up about all things influencing, how she cracked it, mental health struggles and seriously just all things RELATABLE.  Ali is seriously one of the most gorgeous humans and her most recent venture being her clothing label "SZN".  Give her a follow at @aliblakey to stay in the loop and score some lush activewear.  Part two (where we dive into the hard sh*t) will be out next week so stay tuned! This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
 Host: Molly B
 Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
 Follow me @thehardwaypodcast 🧡

New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep #19 - Are you getting the Whole Cake?  In this episode, we talk BREAD-CRUMBING! An episode and topic I feel really very passionate about talking about. I'll be giving you a debrief about what breadcrumbing is, red flags and how to handle the tough shit that comes with it. Not to mention, advocating for BAKING YOUR OWN CAKE. This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to.
Host: Molly B
Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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Welcome to THE HARD WAY Ep#8 - Safe sex and self-pleasure with Jess. This is PART TWO! To know what's going on make sure to listen to part one first 😁  In this episode, we've teamed up with Sable Boutique to bring you some safe sex and masturbation chat. If anyone is the most open about sex and relationship talk it's Jess! So in this part, we continue our safe sex and self-pleasure chat and get onto some relationship lessons too. Jess is a podcast GURU with two of her own ventures "learnt my lesson" and "well that was" podcasts. Give them a listen to hear all about her life and how open she really is. This podcast is all about giving you the lowdown on what lessons I've learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to. *the GIVEAWAY with Sable Boutique is officially live... Check out our Instagram to find out how to enter!
Host: Molly B
Music: Eliezer "Lemon with a Twist"
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Sable Boutique: https://sable.co.nz/ 

New Zealand HELPLINES:
- Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
- Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234.
- Samaritans -0800 726 666
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
- Helpline - 0800 611 116

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