LEARN THE SKILLS TO BUILD A HEALTHY MIND!
PEPTALK ISSUE #2
Evidence-based tools & strategies to help you feel good & function well ... all in one engaging publication.
From the front it's for everyone, youth section included from the back.
ISSUE #2 Theme: NEW BEGGININGS
Not only is Spring a time of new beginnings, but many of us have been faced with the scenario of having to begin again... and again... with all that 2020 has thrown at us. And the uncertain ride is not over yet. Looking after ourselves and doing things that are good for us to increase our capacity to cope is more important than ever. We look forward to sharing strategies on this issue that we hope will inspire you to build up your mental wellness and strength so you can continue to begin again whatever life brings tomorrow, next week or next year.
PEPTALK Hero of Wellbeing Sir John Kirwan - Learn JK’s fundamentals of good mental wellbeing.
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WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?
Positive Psychology Expert Dr Lea Waters helps us identify & apply our strengths to move towards new beginnings with courage and confidence.
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A CALL TO COURAGE
Courage researcher Dina Pozzo tells us why courage is so important right now, along with strategies to build courage.
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THE POWER OF FAILURE
Suicide prevention expert Michael Hempseed shares his story of failure to help us understand that failure is not the end, infact it can be liberating.
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PARENTING A HURTING TEEN
How to help them get back up again with U.S. youth expert David Flood.
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A STORY OF GETTING BACK UP
Adventure racer Polly Taylor has overcome many mountains, literally and figuratively, she’s the very definition of embracing new beginnings.
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A NEW SPACE FOR A NEW BEGINNING
Creating a space that supports your mental wellness is an act of self love. Interior designer Lauren Shiels shares her thoughts for inspiration.
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WHAT IS THE MAGIC ELIXIR?
An elixir that if taken daily will greatly improve your physical and mental health, with Nicky Wagner.
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HEALTHY HABITS
Simple yet effective, Synergy Health’s 10 habits can have a significant impact on your overall wellbeing.
AND FOR YOUTH ....
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MY TOP 5 INSIGHTS FOR MENTAL WELLNESS
Jem Vaughan shares her journey from depression to actively building wellness.
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20 WAYS TO GET PICK YOURSELF BACK UP
Overcome many mountains and embrace new beginnings.
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WHEN PLANS CHANGE
10 practical tips to take control of your future with career expert Tracey Beard.
AND MOre ....
Let's Peek Inside the Magazine
Thanks to science, “happiness” has gone from a fluffy concept to a legitimate and worthwhile goal.
Science has given us knowledge, skills and tools that both help us to psychologically thrive, while increasing our resilience and protecting us from mental distress. PEPTALK presents this knowledge and skills in a digestible and engaging format that inspires readers to put it into practice.
Here's What Others Are Saying About PEPTALK
“Beautifully presented” “Innovative” “User-friendly” “Engaging” “Relevant”
“Uniquely Kiwi” “Saving lives” “Interactive” “Inclusive”
“It’s the best wellbeing publication I’ve come across in New Zealand - or anywhere for that matter!”
'PEPTALK' provides evidence based mental health skills, strategies and tools to help us 'help ourselves'. Contributions come from a diverse group of experts and practitioners with a shared emphasis on collaboration for the 'greater good'. The attractive and user-friendly design is innovative and inclusive meeting the needs of both young and old.
Megan Martin
Educator and Creator of www.liveuptoyou.org
I so admire the work that PEPTALK media is doing to grow ‘Wellbeing Literacy’ nationally. Nadine and her team are committed to helping people understand wellbeing and resilience better so they can help themselves and those they care about. Their resource is jam-packed with tools, all of which are evidence-based but practical enough to use in every day life.
Dr Lucy Hone
Director New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience
PEPTALK is such a treasure trove of wisdom, inspiration, useful and evidence-based information, all in an impressively professional and beautifully presented resource... It truly does make a difference and I hope you feel super proud of the seeds of hope and clarity you are planting with every issue.
JULIA FIELD
Head of Guidance Christchurch Girls' High School
I love PEPTALK for a whole host of reasons, but mostly because it aligns with my kaupapa - ie. it is an integrative approach to improving wellbeing, honing in on what is innately good about humans and fanning the spark that resides in each of us! It’s the best wellbeing publication I’ve come across in New Zealand - or anywhere for that matter.
Amy Robin
@BecomingAmy
NaDINE HICKMAN
A note from the editor
Kia ora I’m Nadine, the founder and editor of PEPTALK. My own walk from mental illness to mental wellness taught me many lessons about how (both) powerfully destructive and powerfully constructive the mind can be. Along the way I learned the skills to use my mind in positive ways and help myself be and stay mentally well.
A few years ago as the media began to report regularly about our mental health crisis I was feeling frustrated that there seemed to be a focus on treatment services, with very little resources going towards teaching people the skills to help themselves psychologically thrive. I could see a growing culture of dependency in our society.
Having experienced the rewards of putting wellbeing skills into practice in my own life, and learning about the incredible research in the field of wellbeing science, I felt a strong call to share this empowering knowledge and skills with others. I wanted everyone to know how they too could help themselves to feel good and function well, rise above challenges and thrive. I was determined to present the information in a way that was captivating and inspired people to take it on board.
With a background in magazine publishing, I set about creating the first issue of PEPTALK. It was met with widespread praise and we receive ongoing messages about how our publication is helping people all around New Zealand. These messages continually fuel my fire to increase our readership and help thousands of Kiwis build a healthy, resilient mind.
NaDINE HICKMAN
A note from the editor
❝ I have learnt so many little things that are helping me get through day to day and built on tips and tricks that I already had. I recommend PEPTALK to all of my friends and try to get them involved so they can take something from it too. ❞
VICTORIA BAKER
❝ I came across PEPTALK via Instagram, then I ordered it for myself and became hooked. Then I ordered four more, for my sister and friends. I love the entire ethos, the variety of articles and that ads don’t clog up the pages.❞
Rebekah WilSon
Journalist
❝ You have absolutely smashed it out of the park. This publication is perfect, it covers all aspects of mental health in many ways, making it easy for different people to be able to relate and make connections. The interactive parts of the magazine absolutely top it off, you don’t feel like you are just reading a heap of boring stories, it feels like the whole thing is made especially for you…. it’s awesome to see such amazing content out there for everybody.❞
SOPHIE TAPLIN
Shepherd, Taihape
❝ PEPTALK is such a joy to read and like a breath of fresh air openly talking about big and small mental health issues. It’s written in a way that is easily accessible to anyone that is lucky enough to find it. I will be adding PEPTALK as a resource for my clients, there are so many helpful take home messages and tips to help them have a better understanding of their own mental wellbeing or others they care about.❞
Emma-Kate Woodham
Mindfulness coach & massage therapist.
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