When Lambs Are Silent

In this episode Aaron speaks with Dr. Nicki Jackson about alcohol reform and the influence and impact of the alcohol lobby. When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Substack or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

In this episode we speak with Chlöe Swarbrick, a Green Party MP for Auckland Central. We discuss the Alcohol Harm Reduction Bill. How it can reduce harm in our communities, the research behind it and some of the common misconceptions around the bill. We hope you enjoy the kōrero.For more information around how you can help support the bill please follow this link: https://passthebill.org.nz/When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Substack or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

In this episode we speak with Lauren Bartley, a social worker from E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services who serves young homeless parents and their tamariki (children). We discuss the challenges of parenting while experiencing homelessness, and explore the barriers and discrimination that young parents face. We hope you enjoy the kōrero.Remember to sign our petition and support us to #EndYouthHomelessness! You sign and share it here.Find and support Mummys in Need here.When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Substack or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

In this episode Dale and Aaron discuss the Ram Raids, Youth Crime, and ask whether we want to punish criminal activity or prevent it?Some of the articles mentioned in this podcast:There Are No Bad Kids, Only Hurt OnesCould you live on $275 a week? It’s time to eradicate povertyReport into the Justice System and the need for reformWhen Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

In this episode we talk with Nicola Bowden from the Auckland City Mission and also member of Manaaki Rangatahi. Nic is a fierce advocate who has served our rangatahi on the frontlines of Aotearoa New Zealand's housing and human rights crisis. We explore the reality of what it's like for a young person living on our streets, and challenges faced in trying to support young people to access their basic human right to housing.When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley 

In this episode we speak with Simulata Pope a fierce advocate and activist who work for VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, an organization that provides support and advocacy for children and young people within the care system. We discuss how the Care and Justice system are acting as a pipe-line into homelessness for young people, and explore what can change (at both a system, policy and community level) to address this.Help Manaaki Rangatahi #EndYouthHomelessness by signing their petition here. Follow them on FB here or Instagram here.When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon ShelleyJoin the conversation by following us on FB, Insta, Wordpress or Twitter. For more great music from Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley download Dissonance on Spotify.Though we try to keep up with all our comments and feedback, we do sometimes struggle to monitor all platforms. If you do want to engage in the conversation join us on facebook and find the relevant post or connect directly with A.J on his facebook page here, twitter here, or Instagram here.

In this episode we speak with Bianca Johanson, Lifewise Youth and Strategy and co-ordinator of Manaaki Rangatahi a collective working to end homelessness in Aotearoa. We discuss how colonisation has contributed to the issue of youth homelessness and the value of collective impact in working towards social change. We also talk about what it means to be a good treaty partner, and how vital it is for both tangata whenua and tangata tiriti to heal and decolonize. Help Manaaki Rangatahi #EndYouthHomelessness by signing their petition here. Follow them on FB here or Instagram here.You can find the lecture from Dr. Moana Jackson that we discuss hereWhen Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon ShelleyJoin the conversation by following us on FB, Insta, Wordpress or Twitter. For more great music from Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley download Dissonance on Spotify. Though we try to keep up with all our comments and feedback, we do sometimes struggle to monitor all platforms. If you do want to engage in the conversation join us on facebook and find the relevant post or connect directly with A.J on his facebook page here, twitter here, or Instagram here.

Aaron has written further regarding his expierence of mental health on When Lambs are Silent. You can find some of his writing below:How Toxic Masculinity Almost Killed Me: The Patriarchy’s Double Edged Sword / A.J. HendryIs Suicide a Ticket to Hell?: Mental Illness, Hell and the Spiritual Trauma that comes with it / A.J. HendrySuicide Prevention is more than a Facebook post, it’s political / A.J. HendryWhen Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon ShelleyJoin the conversation by following us on FB, Insta, Wordpress or Twitter. For more great music from Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley download Dissonance on Spotify. 

 When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

In Season One we spoke with Pete about addiction, drug reform, and recovery. We build on a lot of the themes we discussed in that episode, so if you missed that one we recommend you going back and having a listen before diving in. Here's the link, have a listen and come straight on back.When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley.

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley.If you're interested in reading Jay's book, you can find it here. You can also find more from Jay by checking out his blog and podcast by clicking here.If you want to check out the Ted Talk Dale referenced, The Danger of a Single Story, check it out here.

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. We hoped you enjoyed today's conversation. To learn more about Just Speak check out their website here. Tania also suggested checking out these helpful tools, if you want to get involved. Find the civic dinner project here, and Just Speak's Action Station campaign here.Also, during our korero we spoke about our petition to send a message to the government about the sort of Justice System we as a people want. You can find that petition here. If you believe we need change, and would like to send a message to this government, and to our politicians about the sort of justice system you want, please consider signing and sharing. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley

Kia ora whānau, we hope you enjoyed today's episode. Let us know what you thought by joining the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley.The article mentioned in our show, called The way things were? That's no longer our future, can be found here.

When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress  or Twitter. The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley