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The Hard Way REBOOT ❤️🔥
Still melodramatic and still doing things the hard way; COMING SOON…
A podcast with real people, inspiring stories and humans learning things THE HARD WAY!
We're here for you as a community and a safe space that enables listeners to walk away with inspiration, awareness and a sense of confidence that supports them to experience the trials and tribulations of life.
Hosted by Molly alongside some amazing guests!
**Disclaimer:
Molly is a mental health occupational therapist; however, anything that is discussed or advised on the podcast is not provided through a clinical lens. Please utilise support services if you seek help related to your health and well-being, and be sure to take any experiences and advice from Molly or her guests, as advice and lived-experience from real humans, not clinical practitioners.
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We're here with the FINALE for 2024. This week on the podcast, Molly brings on Producer Meg to share a recap on the year that has been! In this episode, Molly and Meg discuss all of the pits and peaks of the year, working for yourself and the transformation of the podcast over the past year. Molly then lets us inside her brain currently, explaining what's going on and sharing some big news... *just a disclaimer, we talk about some heavy topics, mental health challenges and struggles, so lis...
This week on the podcast we welcome the most impressive Lad, Tom Vincent. In this episode Molly and Tom discussed all things men's mental health, *just a disclaimer, we talk about some heavy topics, statistics and struggles, so listen with an open-mind and make sure you have support if this triggers anything for you!* Tom shares all things Lads Without Labels, being the president of the charity, how to check on your mates and the massive impact of the Run 72 initiative. Plus, he discu...
This week on the podcast we welcome a dear dear friend, Reuben Corlett. In this episode Molly and Reuben dive into all some pretty hectic topics. Reuben shares all things adoption, genetic predisposal to mental illness and their journey of "coming out". Plus, they discuss some of the challenges you face with your identity, having experienced all of the above... Reuben chats the inspiration for working in mental health, dealing with burn-out and how looking after yourself first, is fun...
This week on the podcast we welcome the absolute queen of business, Georgia Patten! In this episode Molly and George dive into all things being a woman in business. George shares how Bored George was born, balancing work and life as a business owner and how being a woman in the business world has more challenges than usually see... She chats the mental toll of the business world, how she found her passion, people and the love of her life. Plus, George dives into the depths of friendship bre...
This week on the podcast we have a very special friend of mine, Nia Kenny! In this episode, Molly and Nia get together for a girly chat, that will really makes you have a big think about life, your mindset and the positive influence journalling has on your mental health but also achieving your goals. Nia shares the battle of balancing being a mama and being her best self, with tips of how she manages this - especially now she's solo... & of course, she's answers some tough hard way ques...
This is real, this is me... Paige, the wāhine toa who lived out all of our childhood dreams and sung with the Jonas Brothers! In this episode Molly chats with the lovely Paige (or Paige's Space) who shares all the secrets of making music in Aotearoa, going platinum in South Korea and how a video to spark some excitement in her career, got her on stage with the Jo Bros... She shares the ins and outs of the music industry, working at Krispy Kreme whilst being co-signed by Billie Eilish, the ...
This week on the podcast we welcome the legend, Mr Fin Barnett! In this episode Molly and Fin dive into all things, living a life you’ve always dreamed of. Fin shares the trials and tribulations of his dream career in touch rugby and almost having this ripped away from him in one quick instant... He chats moving through the motions of life and realising the importance of having a “coffee and a handshake”, bringing him into his next venture as a business owner and a community builder; now w...
We’re back into The Hard Way style and what better way to start than with the lovely Jessica Ann Baker from Everyday Solitude! In this episode Molly and Jess discuss all things mental health awareness, owning your own business and how easy it can be to hold a safe space for tough conversations. Jess shares with us the journey of the business, her future goals and her own mental health journey, influencing her to create the movement she has. She discusses all her wins, as well as all of the ...
Where the f*ck have we been?... We’re back fam and boy do we have some explaining to do… In this episode Molly and Maddie discuss all things Euro summer, the iHeart breakup and what the future looks like with the reboot of the poddy, PLUS Maddie shares some hard truths (it’s an emotional one). Listen now to get your final melodramatic hit from the gals before we move onto bigger and better things. Where to find The Hard Way: Instagram - @thehardwaypodcast TikTok - @thehardwaypod Discla...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie - We're Official!! Maddie and Molly are officially dating... LOL JOKES. We're officially making our break into the world of New Zealand influencers and "important people", and we're officially making some BIG CRAZY MOVESSS! We discuss attending a very impressive and extremely fun launch event for Sachi X Major Major and discuss how tf we actually got there and all of the imposter syndrome whilst we were in attendance. ...Then a bomb is dropped (w...
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 ...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - Did we miss a chapter? In this episode, we've taken on some listener advice and decided to talk about all things we've never been educated on or areas of life we feel we've missed the memo... Molly discusses all things wahine health and exposes schools for the lack of education and Maddie dives into her inability to cook and a delayed ADHD diagnosis identified through TikTok of all places! An entertaining & v v relatable chat. Pls, send us...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - Are we too old or just fully fragile? In this episode, we're both viciously hungover and extremely fragile in life, so we thought what better way than to discuss all the things we believe we could be too old for... It's a shambles of a chat, with lots of exposing content, storytelling and just good old debriefs + an abundance of laughs as per! A great listen for a dusty day x And as always we finish with some NEW Icks or Sticks. Have a listen...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - Euro summer FOMO In this episode, we expose ourselves and discuss our jealousy around everyone on their European summer trips... *hint hint, it's not us! Please excuse Molly's foul mouth in this episode, she's just overly dramatic & passionately jealous. We talk all about our previous travel experiences, what travel we want to do in the future and give you our tips on how to plan and prep for your trip of a lifetime. Plus we finish ...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - AM I AT THE RIGHT STAGE IN LIFE? In this episode, we unpack the tough feelings of being at the "right" stage in life. Molly discusses some changes in her life goals and plans and how to manage not meeting those expectations. Whilst Maddie is able to support identifying accomplishments in life and how NOT to set unrealistic goals... We feel this is a very relevant chat for many millennials/ gen z whanau and we believe we're all on this journey t...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS Wayoooo episode three baby and it's a good one! In this episode, we discuss figuring out FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS in ya 20s... Get ready for some tough moments, lots of laughter, girl chats and a good ol' first week on the job disaster story from the wāhine herself, Maddie. We discuss what we believe to be the important parts of maintaining friendships, making new friendships and knowing when to let some of the friendships go... ...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - ICK OR STICK Y'all made it through the first episode of Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie - Wayoooo episode two baby! In this episode, we discuss ICKS and STICKS... Get ready for lots of laughter, girl chats and the inside scoop into Molly and Maddie's preferences. On the topic of partner preferences and past chat about work horror stories, we chat about our dating horror stories! As both of us have many, we only get through a few so b...
Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 - SHES HERE! The first episode of Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie has arrived and boy oh boy, is it a goodie!! We get to know Miss Maddie a little bit better and chat about how our paths crossed (this was through work lol), bringing us into a segment about work horror stories... Have a listen and give us your thoughts! As this is the first episode, listen with empathy as were only going to get better. Think of this as your easy listen...
Welcome to Melodramatic vibes with Molly & Maddie 💖 This is the introduction to the first of many many yarns with your two older sisters. We talk all about life, being in our 20's, dating and navigating this age that all humans find to be a rollercoaster of experiences and emotions. There will be laughs, tears and lots of delusional chat because for real, were both bloody melodramatic and over the top about everything. We'll be focusing on specific topics each episode but are open to ...
Kia ora fam!! I'm back... After a long unintended break, I'm back to let y'all know what's been happening. IT'S SOLO GIRL SEASON. I chat about my relationship changes, my mental and physical health and the struggles with work, life, and study balance. She's a tough one and very chatty so please be open-minded. I do however share some exciting plans for the podcast in the v v near future too. Love y'all - be kind to yourself and others x New Zealand HELPLINES: - Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 L...
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