In this deeply personal and moving episode of One Young Mind, New Zealand mother Jen shares the story of her son Harry, who died at the age of 18.

With extraordinary courage, Jen speaks about the changes she saw in Harry as he became increasingly drawn into the online world, the challenges her family faced trying to get the right support, and the questions she continues to live with.

Jen has chosen to share her story publicly in the hope it might help others - to shed light on what some families are navigating, to deepen understanding of the risks young people can encounter online, and to help those going through similar experiences feel less alone.

This is a conversation about love, parenting, grief and one mother’s determination to make sense of something no family should have to endure.

Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, grief and youth mental health. Please listen with care and at a time that feels right for you.

If this episode brings anything up for you, support is available:
Lifeline – Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Need to Talk? – Call or text 1737 any time
Depression Helpline – Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202
What’s Up – Call 0800 942 8787 (11am–11pm) or use webchat at whatsup.co.nz (11am–10.30pm)
Aoake te Rā – Free support for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 111.

This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team.

In this deeply personal and moving episode of One Young Mind, New Zealand mother Jen shares the story of her son Harry, who died at the age of 18. With extraordinary courage, Jen speaks about the changes she saw in Harry as he became increasingly drawn into the online world, the challenges her family faced trying to get the right support, and the questions she continues to live with. Jen has chosen to share her story publicly in the hope it might help others - to shed light on what some families are navigating, to deepen understanding of the risks young people can encounter online, and to help those going through similar experiences feel less alone. This is a conversation about love, parenting, grief and one mother&rsquo;s determination to make sense of something no family should have to endure. Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, grief and youth mental health. Please listen with care and at a time that feels right for you. If this episode brings anything up for you, support is available: Lifeline &ndash; Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline &ndash; Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Need to Talk? &ndash; Call or text 1737 any time Depression Helpline &ndash; Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 What&rsquo;s Up &ndash; Call 0800 942 8787 (11am&ndash;11pm) or use webchat at&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/VqyiCD1jpNCYx5oQUku2TjT3vD?domain=whatsup.co.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">whatsup.co.nz</a>&nbsp;(11am&ndash;10.30pm) Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free support for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053 If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 111. This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team.

Jen’s story: losing Harry

Big tech has called child safety reform a “global contagion risk.”
Why? Because when one country stands up, others follow, and that threatens their business model.

In this Spotlight Moment with 36Months founders, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and Greg Attwells, we unpack the confronting language being used behind closed doors to stop child protection from spreading. As Australia pushes forward, the world is watching, and the stakes could not be higher.

This week alone, 2.6 million teens were freed from an experiment they never chose.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)


Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)


Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.


Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

Big tech has called child safety reform a &ldquo;global contagion risk.&rdquo; Why? Because when one country stands up, others follow, and that threatens their business model.
In this Spotlight Moment with <a href="https://www.36months.com/">36Months</a> founders, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wippa1/">Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gregattwells/?hl=en">Greg Attwells</a>, we unpack the confronting language being used behind closed doors to stop child protection from spreading. As Australia pushes forward, the world is watching, and the stakes could not be higher.
This week alone, 2.6 million teens were freed from an experiment they never chose. This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support&nbsp;one young mind&nbsp;at a time.
New Zealand Helplines:
<ul>
<li>
Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Youth services: (06) 3555 906
</li>
<li>
What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
</li>
<li>
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
</li>
<li>
Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>
</li>
</ul>

Spotlight Moment from Episode 9: The "global contagion risk" with Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and Greg Attwells 

In this special episode of One Young Mind, we speak with Greg Atwells and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli, two of the dads behind 36 Months, the movement that helped Australia introduce a world-first minimum age for social media.

Recorded just after Australia’s under-16 law came into force, this conversation explores how a simple question, “What if no one was on it?”, sparked a national shift, and what New Zealand parents and policymakers can learn from it.

Greg and Wippa share what it took to turn parental concern into political action, how social norms rather than perfect enforcement drive lasting change, and why this moment matters far beyond Australia.

They also speak candidly about parenting through the transition. The grief some young people feel when social media is removed. The relief many parents experience. And the opportunity this creates to reclaim real-world independence, boredom, creativity and connection.

This is a hopeful, practical conversation about courage, leadership and why protecting children online should not rest on parents’ shoulders alone.

In this episode, we discuss:


How the 36 Months campaign began and why parents felt “damned if they do, damned if they don’t”


What changed once social media access became a legal issue rather than a parenting battle


Why age limits are about social norming, not punishment


How Australia moved quickly and what New Zealand can learn from that


Why tech companies can enforce age limits despite what they claim


Supporting children through the transition off social media


Practical ideas for parents navigating the off-social phase together

This episode is essential listening for parents, educators and anyone interested in how evidence, public will and leadership can come together to protect young minds.

In this special episode of&nbsp;One Young Mind, we speak with Greg Atwells and Michael &ldquo;Wippa&rdquo; Wipfli, two of the dads behind&nbsp;36 Months, the movement that helped Australia introduce a world-first minimum age for social media.
Recorded just after Australia&rsquo;s under-16 law came into force, this conversation explores how a simple question, &ldquo;What if no one was on it?&rdquo;, sparked a national shift, and what New Zealand parents and policymakers can learn from it.
Greg and Wippa share what it took to turn parental concern into political action, how social norms rather than perfect enforcement drive lasting change, and why this moment matters far beyond Australia.
They also speak candidly about parenting through the transition. The grief some young people feel when social media is removed. The relief many parents experience. And the opportunity this creates to reclaim real-world independence, boredom, creativity and connection.
This is a hopeful, practical conversation about courage, leadership and why protecting children online should not rest on parents&rsquo; shoulders alone.
In this episode, we discuss:
<ul>
<li>
How the 36 Months campaign began and why parents felt &ldquo;damned if they do, damned if they don&rsquo;t&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
What changed once social media access became a legal issue rather than a parenting battle
</li>
<li>
Why age limits are about social norming, not punishment
</li>
<li>
How Australia moved quickly and what New Zealand can learn from that
</li>
<li>
Why tech companies can enforce age limits despite what they claim
</li>
<li>
Supporting children through the transition off social media
</li>
<li>
Practical ideas for parents navigating the off-social phase together
</li>
</ul>
This episode is essential listening for parents, educators and anyone interested in how evidence, public will and leadership can come together to protect young minds.

How Australia Changed the Rules on Social Media with Greg Attwells and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli

In this Spotlight Moment, Jo Robertson speaks directly to parents already in the thick of it. She shares insights on what’s really happening for young people online, the pressures they’re under, and the practical steps you can take right now to protect and support your child.

This episode is for the parents whose kids are online, exposed, and trying to make sense of a digital world that’s moving fast. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to set boundaries, or worried about what your child is seeing and experiencing, this moment is for you.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)


Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)


Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.


Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

 

In this Spotlight Moment, <a href="https://www.jorobertson.org/">Jo Robertson</a> speaks directly to parents already in the thick of it. She shares insights on what&rsquo;s really happening for young people online, the pressures they&rsquo;re under, and the practical steps you can take right now to protect and support your child.
This episode is for the parents whose kids are online, exposed, and trying to make sense of a digital world that&rsquo;s moving fast. If you&rsquo;re feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to set boundaries, or worried about what your child is seeing and experiencing, this moment is for you.
This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support&nbsp;one young mind&nbsp;at a time.
New Zealand Helplines:
<ul>
<li>
Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Youth services: (06) 3555 906
</li>
<li>
What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
</li>
<li>
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
</li>
<li>
Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Spotlight Moment from Episode 8: For the parents navigating kids on social media with Jo Robertson

Keeping kids safe online can feel overwhelming, especially when the digital world shifts faster than most parents can keep up. In this episode, online-safety experts Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker from Make Sense break down what parents really need to know, and how to build digital resilience in everyday family life.

As researchers, advocates and mums themselves, Jo and Holly offer clear, practical guidance on where to start. They explain why online-safety education needs to begin early (long before a child gets a phone), what schools can realistically do, and why many parents overestimate how protected their kids are in classrooms and on ‘kid-safe’ platforms.

They walk through simple conversation starters for tricky topics like porn, grooming and violent content, and introduce Jo’s helpful Heart → Head → Hands framework for supporting a child who has seen something distressing. They also discuss how to stay calm when your child shares something shocking, and why your response determines whether they’ll ever come back to you again.

The episode also explores the limits of filters and parental controls, the importance of parental influence (not just enforcement), and how to support rangatahi who are already on social media, even if it feels “too late.” Throughout, Jo and Holly emphasise the role of identity, connection and family culture in helping young people navigate an online world that wasn’t designed for them.

This warm, honest conversation is full of practical tools for parents, caregivers and teachers - without judgment, jargon or overwhelm.

One Young Mind is proudly supported by 2degrees and iHeartRadio.

Keeping kids safe online can feel overwhelming, especially when the digital world shifts faster than most parents can keep up. In this episode, online-safety experts Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker from Make Sense break down what parents really need to know, and how to build digital resilience in everyday family life. As researchers, advocates and mums themselves, Jo and Holly offer clear, practical guidance on where to start. They explain why online-safety education needs to begin early (long before a child gets a phone), what schools can realistically do, and why many parents overestimate how protected their kids are in classrooms and on &lsquo;kid-safe&rsquo; platforms. They walk through simple conversation starters for tricky topics like porn, grooming and violent content, and introduce Jo&rsquo;s helpful Heart &rarr; Head &rarr; Hands framework for supporting a child who has seen something distressing. They also discuss how to stay calm when your child shares something shocking, and why your response determines whether they&rsquo;ll ever come back to you again. The episode also explores the limits of filters and parental controls, the importance of parental influence (not just enforcement), and how to support rangatahi who are already on social media, even if it feels &ldquo;too late.&rdquo; Throughout, Jo and Holly emphasise the role of identity, connection and family culture in helping young people navigate an online world that wasn&rsquo;t designed for them. This warm, honest conversation is full of practical tools for parents, caregivers and teachers - without judgment, jargon or overwhelm. One Young Mind is proudly supported by 2degrees and iHeartRadio.

How parents can navigate the online world with Jo Robertson & Holly Brooker

In this Spotlight Moment from Episode 7, economist Shamubeel Eaqub breaks down one of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa: we are running out of young people. With birth rates falling and huge social and economic pressures ahead, Shamubeel explains why NZ’s youth are now our most precious resource and why protecting them from the harms of the online world is critical to our future. This conversation dives into the urgency, the opportunities, and what is at stake if we fail to act.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)


Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)


Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.


Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

In this Spotlight Moment from Episode 7, economist <a href="https://www.eaqub.com/">Shamubeel Eaqub</a> breaks down one of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa: we are running out of young people. With birth rates falling and huge social and economic pressures ahead, Shamubeel explains why NZ&rsquo;s youth are now our most precious resource and why protecting them from the harms of the online world is critical to our future. This conversation dives into the urgency, the opportunities, and what is at stake if we fail to act. This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support&nbsp;one young mind&nbsp;at a time.
New Zealand Helplines:
<ul>
<li>
Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Youth services: (06) 3555 906
</li>
<li>
What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
</li>
<li>
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
</li>
<li>
Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>
</li>
</ul>

Spotlight Moment from Episode 7: Our most precious resource — NZ’s young people, with economist Shamubeel Eaqub

“The most precious resource New Zealand has now is our young people… we want these young people to be as resilient, as capable as possible.” 

This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team.

Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help - you are not alone.

In this episode of One Young Mind, we explore the long-term societal cost of allowing young people to grow up in online environments designed to keep them hooked.

Hosts Matilda Green and Dr Maneesh Deva speak with economist Shamubeel Eaqub, who explains why taking upstream action on social-media harm makes economic sense - and how delaying change could carry a very real cost.

It’s a candid and thought-provoking conversation exploring:


Why prevention works better than crisis response


How evidence from phone-free schools offers a blueprint beyond school hours


Why marginalised children may stand to benefit most from delaying social media access


Why problematic online use needs to be understood more like an addiction


The downstream impact of digital childhood on wellbeing and social participation


Why waiting for perfect data risks slowing responsible policymaking

This episode brings an essential economic lens to the debate - ideal for anyone shaping policy, supporting young people, or working to prevent harm rather than respond to it.

New Zealand Helplines:
• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
• Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
• The Lowdown: Free text 5626 or visit thelowdown.co.nz
• EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association NZ): Visit ed.org.nz for resources and support
• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

&ldquo;The most precious resource New Zealand has now is our young people&hellip; we want these young people to be as resilient, as capable as possible.&rdquo; 
This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team.
Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help - you are not alone.
In this episode of&nbsp;One Young Mind, we explore the long-term societal cost of allowing young people to grow up in online environments designed to keep them hooked.
Hosts&nbsp;Matilda Green&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dr Maneesh Deva&nbsp;speak with economist&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xcPOCvl0KqcZ26EnuXhMFQ01MU?domain=eaqub.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Shamubeel Eaqub</a>, who explains why taking upstream action on social-media harm makes economic sense - and how delaying change could carry a very real cost.
It&rsquo;s a candid and thought-provoking conversation exploring:
<ul>
<li>
Why prevention works better than crisis response
</li>
<li>
How evidence from phone-free schools offers a blueprint beyond school hours
</li>
<li>
Why marginalised children may stand to benefit most from delaying social media access
</li>
<li>
Why problematic online use needs to be understood more like an addiction
</li>
<li>
The downstream impact of digital childhood on wellbeing and social participation
</li>
<li>
Why waiting for perfect data risks slowing responsible policymaking
</li>
</ul>
This episode brings an essential economic lens to the debate - ideal for anyone shaping policy, supporting young people, or working to prevent harm rather than respond to it. New Zealand Helplines: &bull; Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7) &bull; Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) &bull; Youth services: (06) 3555 906 &bull; What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) &bull; Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) &bull; Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053. &bull; Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 &bull; The Lowdown: Free text 5626 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CLblCxnMOqsj9AL5uwsNFym_PQ?domain=thelowdown.co.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">thelowdown.co.nz</a> &bull; EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association NZ): Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BNgOCzvOVPczx2GYiwuYF9gRKt?domain=ed.org.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">ed.org.nz</a>&nbsp;for resources and support &bull; If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111 Follow us&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CElGCANZjqF5nWZKI2CnFGU2b8?domain=instagram.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@b416.nz</a>&nbsp;or find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1woTCD1jpNCZnVoLu8HjFjvw-O?domain=b416.co.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">b416.co.nz</a>

The cost of inaction with economist Shamubeel Eaqub

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5, Jonathan Haidt breaks down what it feels like to grow up in the digital age, not by imagining more, but by imagining less. Less sunlight, less laughter, less movement, less reading, less real childhood. By subtracting the core experiences that once shaped healthy development, he reveals the reality facing Gen Z and why the age we give kids smartphones matters more than most parents realise.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)


Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)


Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.


Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5,&nbsp;<a href="https://jonathanhaidt.com/">Jonathan Haidt </a>breaks down what it feels like to grow up in the digital age, not by imagining more, but by imagining less. Less sunlight, less laughter, less movement, less reading, less real childhood. By subtracting the core experiences that once shaped healthy development, he reveals the reality facing Gen Z and why the age we give kids smartphones matters more than most parents realise. This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support&nbsp;one young mind&nbsp;at a time.
New Zealand Helplines:
<ul>
<li>
Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Youth services: (06) 3555 906
</li>
<li>
What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
</li>
<li>
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
</li>
<li>
Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
</li>
<li>
Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>
</li>
</ul>

Spotlight Moment from Episode 6: The subtraction of childhood with Jonathan Haidt

“We can reclaim childhood and return a healthy human childhood to our children.”

This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team.

Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help — you are not alone.

In this landmark episode of One Young Mind, Professor Jonathan Haidt - whose work sparked the global movement to protect kids online - sits down with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for an honest and urgent conversation about growing up in the digital age.

They discuss why today’s teens are more anxious than ever, what constant connection is doing to young brains, and why the next year is critical as New Zealand moves toward introducing an age limit for social media.

Haidt shares practical strategies for parents and carers, while the Prime Minister reflects on his own parenting and the lessons from the school phone ban. Together, they explore how families, schools and government can act now to prevent another generation from being lost to online harms – including rising challenges posed by AI.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:
• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
• Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
• The Lowdown: Free text 5626 or visit thelowdown.co.nz
• EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association NZ): Visit ed.org.nz for resources and support
• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

For more information about Jonathan Haidt click here, and for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon click here. 

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

&ldquo;We can reclaim childhood and return a healthy human childhood to our children.&rdquo;
This podcast is brought to you by the&nbsp;B416 team.
Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help &mdash; you are not alone.
In this landmark episode of One Young Mind, <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qPl7CxnMOqsjQ1PNH8f3CydgqQ?domain=jonathanhaidt.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Professor Jonathan Haidt</a> - whose work sparked the global movement to protect kids online - sits down with New Zealand <a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/biography/christopher-luxon">Prime Minister Christopher Luxon</a> for an honest and urgent conversation about growing up in the digital age. They discuss why today&rsquo;s teens are more anxious than ever, what constant connection is doing to young brains, and why the next year is critical as New Zealand moves toward introducing an age limit for social media. Haidt shares practical strategies for parents and carers, while the Prime Minister reflects on his own parenting and the lessons from the school phone ban. Together, they explore how families, schools and government can act now to prevent another generation from being lost to online harms &ndash; including rising challenges posed by AI. This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time. New Zealand Helplines: &bull; Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7) &bull; Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) &bull; Youth services: (06) 3555 906 &bull; What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) &bull; Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) &bull; Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053. &bull; Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 &bull; The Lowdown: Free text 5626 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/C_qwCGvmync9L12XTYF9CBO21z?domain=thelowdown.co.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">thelowdown.co.nz</a> &bull; EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association NZ): Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dbq9CJypGDCoQqgMhkH5CyYy6M?domain=ed.org.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">ed.org.nz</a>&nbsp;for resources and support &bull; If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111 For more information about Jonathan Haidt click&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qPl7CxnMOqsjQ1PNH8f3CydgqQ?domain=jonathanhaidt.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">here</a>, and for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon click <a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/biography/christopher-luxon">here</a>.&nbsp; Follow us&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZbYFCANZjqF51NGqFYsyCGoyw0?domain=instagram.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">@b416.nz</a>&nbsp;or find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/__M-CK1qKXCkr2ZpFQI6C5wuzE?domain=b416.co.nz" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">b416.co.nz</a>

Reclaiming childhood in a digital age with Jonathan Haidt & Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5 with Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker from Makes Sense, we highlight that New Zealand currently has no national strategy, no commissioner, no regulator, and no comprehensive online safety law. Compared to the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and the EU, which all have strong frameworks, NZ is falling behind. Without a strategic approach, young people remain exposed, and platforms aren’t held accountable.

This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support one young mind at a time.

New Zealand Helplines:


Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)


Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)


Youth services: (06) 3555 906


What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)


Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)


Aoake te Rā – Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.


Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5 with <a href="https://www.jorobertson.org/about-me">Jo Robertson</a> and Holly Brooker from <a href="https://www.makessense.org.nz/">Makes Sense</a>, we highlight that New Zealand currently has no national strategy, no commissioner, no regulator, and no comprehensive online safety law. Compared to the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and the EU, which all have strong frameworks, NZ is falling behind. Without a strategic approach, young people remain exposed, and platforms aren&rsquo;t held accountable. This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to support&nbsp;one young mind&nbsp;at a time.
New Zealand Helplines:
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Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
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Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
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Youth services: (06) 3555 906
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What&rsquo;s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
</li>
<li>
Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
</li>
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Aoake te Rā &ndash; Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide. Call 0800 000 053.
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Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>
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Spotlight Moment from Episode 5: New Zealand has no national online safety strategy ...

Our young people live in an increasingly digital world. While technology can improve our lives in many ways, we ask: do the benefits of social media for young people outweigh the harms? In this podcast, we explore why it is so hard for young people to put their phones down, and the mental health challenges rising alongside their online lives.

Through lived-experience, expert insights, and honest conversations, we aim to understand what is happening for our tamariki online and what we can do to protect their precious mind during those formative, developmental years.

This podcast is about listening, learning, and not shying away from the hard truths. Understanding what is really happening for young people online is the first step to keeping them safe.

Hosted by Matilda Green, content creator, presenter and mother of three, and Dr Maneesh Deva, paediatrician and health innovator working on the front lines of our hospitals and ICUs, One Young Mind brings together a compelling mix of voices and perspectives to explore the challenges, pressures and realities young people face on social media.

One Young Mind is brought to you by the team behind B416, with support from 2degrees and their Fairer Phones programme, and iHeartRadio.

Follow us @b416.nz or find out more at b416.co.nz

Our young people live in an increasingly digital world. While technology can improve our lives in many ways, we ask: do the benefits of social media for young people outweigh the harms? In this podcast, we explore why it is so hard for young people to put their phones down, and the mental health challenges rising alongside their online lives.
Through lived-experience, expert insights, and honest conversations, we aim to understand what is happening for our tamariki online and what we can do to protect their precious mind during those formative, developmental years.
This podcast is about listening, learning, and not shying away from the hard truths. Understanding what is really happening for young people online is the first step to keeping them safe.
Hosted by Matilda Green, content creator, presenter and mother of three, and Dr Maneesh Deva, paediatrician and health innovator working on the front lines of our hospitals and ICUs, One Young Mind brings together a compelling mix of voices and perspectives to explore the challenges, pressures and realities young people face on social media.
One Young Mind is brought to you by the team behind B416, with support from 2degrees and their Fairer Phones programme, and iHeartRadio.
Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b416.nz/?hl=en">@b416.nz</a> or find out more at <a href="https://b416.co.nz/">b416.co.nz</a>

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