Whitney Lee-Bandfield: Finding hope in culture

Whitney Lee-Bandfield: Finding hope in culture

Author: ZM Podcast Network October 8, 2024 Duration: 42:59

*TW* This content discusses topics such as mental distress.

Jazz speaks to Whitney Lee-Bandfield, who she met through the Voices Of Hope campaign. Whitney has a powerful story about overcoming childhood adversity and embracing her whakapapa to help her grow and find hope. 

Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering and inspiring people from around the world and shares their stories to normalise the way we talk about mental health in society.

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Each week on Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton, conversations unfold that aim to reshape our collective understanding of mental well-being. This isn't about quick fixes or distant expertise; it's built on genuine, often vulnerable, stories from people around the globe who have navigated their own struggles. Jazz creates a space where these experiences are shared openly, helping to strip away stigma and make honest dialogue feel not just acceptable, but normal. You'll hear from a diverse range of voices-people who have found resilience, purpose, and recovery in unexpected places. The discussions naturally explore the intersections of mental health with daily life, fitness, and overall health, reflecting the podcast's broad perspective. Produced by the ZM Podcast Network, the series feels like a consistent, reliable companion. It’s designed to meet you where you are, whether you're seeking connection, insight, or simply a reminder that you're not alone in how you feel. Through these real narratives, the podcast builds a community grounded in empathy, offering listeners a tangible sense of hope that is both realistic and deeply needed. Follow the journey on social media for more.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 35

Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton
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Genevieve Mora: Finding our voices together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:17
Jazz Thornton speaks with Voices Of Hope co-founder and friend Genevieve Mora about how they met, what influenced them to start the charity, the early ups and downs and why they both have hope for the future. Hope Is Rea…
Spencer Barbosa: Letting yourself shine no matter what [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:29
Jazz and Spencer talk about letting yourself shine no matter what other people say, what it's like to become an influencer and setting big goals for yourself, even if you don't think you can reach them. Hope Is Real is a…
Dr Steph: Telling our story for the first time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
Jazz sits down with Dr Steph as they share the full story for the first time. That appointment, the aftermath and the journey to where we are now. Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit mor…
Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton - Season One Launches Mar 2nd 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:40
SEASON ONE LAUNCHES MARCH 2ND 2023 Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering and inspiring peop…