The Nutters Club
The Nutters Club
The Nutters Club deals with all the tough stuff that many in society would prefer to keep in the closet. Hosted by Hamish Williams and Kyle MacDonald, the team cover mental health issues, drug/alcohol addictions and the socially taboo every Sunday night from 11pm on Newstalk ZB.Social links:
How mind set turned Parkinson’s diagnosis into epic walking journey
A New Zealand woman diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease has transformed a life-changing diagnosis into a remarkable journey of endurance, perspective and purpose, undertaking thousands of kilometres of long-distance walking across Europe. Jennifer Andrewes, originally from Dunedin, firs…
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From Chaos to Clarity: A Lifetime Battle with Addiction and the Road to Recovery
Hosted by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald alongside addiction specialist Suzy Morrison, this weeks episode of The Nutters Club explored how early life experiences can shape later struggles. Andrea recounted a childhood marked by instability, frequent moves, and shifting family dynamics, attending 13…
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Turning the Tide: How to change your mental health from panic to purpose
A deeply personal account of anxiety, loss and recovery took centre stage on this week’s The Nutters Club, as guest Cam Madsen shared his journey from a carefree coastal upbringing to confronting severe mental health challenges. Raised in the tight-knit beach community of Waihi Beach, Madsen descr…
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How anxiety can escalate into panic, and why it’s treatable
This weeks episode of The Nutters Club, explored how everyday anxiety can escalate into panic attacks, and why understanding the process is key to recovery. The episode focused on panic attacks, intense physical episodes that can include sweating, racing heart, dizziness, and overwhelming fear. Wi…
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How to have real-world conversations about mental health
The latest episode of The Nutters Club, hosted by Hamish Williams and Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, delved into the importance of initiating real-world conversations about mental health and the positive outcomes that can arise from such discussions. This week’s episode focused on how individuals…
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Shelwin Khan’s Journey of Recovery, Resilience and Hope
Auckland man Shelwin Khan was just 14 when addiction first took hold. By 15, he had overdosed, blacked out and woken in a police cell before being admitted to a youth psychiatric ward. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teenager, he faced years of instability, cycling between substance use, hospi…
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The mental health effects of generosity
This weeks episode revisited a remarkable act of generosity from December 2025, when a caller named Steve shared his struggles with health issues and mobility challenges. Steve, who lives alone and relies on a motor vehicle due to breathing problems and a tumour, revealed his car was in need of co…
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Family Dynamics and Mental Health
The latest episode of The Nutters Club, hosted by Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, delved into the complexities of family relationships and their impact on mental health. The show, featured heartfelt stories and practical advice on navigating family dynamics, estrangement, and em…
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Mental resilience in the face of health challenges
Guest Mike Lee shared his inspiring journey of overcoming severe physical and mental health challenges. Mike, a former firefighter, lifeguard, and ambulance officer, recounted his experiences with a rare autoimmune condition, IgG4-related disease, which affects only 1.8 people per million. His…
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The importance of perspective in mental health
In this weeks episode, Psychotherapist Kyle McDonald emphasised the critical role of perspective in maintaining mental health. He explained that perspective helps individuals focus on what they can control, rather than being overwhelmed by external stressors or events beyond their influence. McDo…
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