In this MentalHunts Podcast, we sit down with Kathryn Wright, a respected Registered Counsellor specialising in rural mental health. Kathryn is based out of Te Anau, in the deep south of New Zealand's South Island.

Kathryn brings her frontline experience and compassionate perspective to topics that are often overlooked, from the silent struggles many face in isolated rural areas, to the unique mental health challenges within the firearms and hunting community. Together, we explore the cultural importance of hunting, how to create open conversations and provide support without judgment.

Whether you're a farmer, hunter, rural worker, or simply someone who cares about mental wellbeing within the firearms communities, this conversation is honest, practical, and deeply important.

In this podcast we sit down with Greg Fagg as he shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his beloved partner, Kate, in a tragic hunting accident just over a year ago. Greg’s journey through extreme grief and depression is nothing more than inspiring. With honesty and vulnerability, Greg opens up about the darkest moments of his life and the challenges he faced in healing.

This conversation with Greg offers hope to anyone struggling with grief or any mental health struggles and reminds us that even in the darkest times, there’s a path forward.

Help is always there!!

From the isolation during COVID compounded with the struggles of a toxic relationship, Luke Direen found himself at what felt like the end of the road.

In this raw and deeply personal MentalHunts Podcast, we discuss Luke’s battle with depression, a fight that nearly cost him his life. Firearms were more than a passion for Luke, they were his identity, his life, it was all he knew. But when his licence was removed due to his poor mental state, his world crumbled around him.

Join us as we dive into his journey of resilience, the crucial role of mates, the power of honest conversations, and how reconnecting with nature can be a lifeline in the darkest moments. Luke is now thriving and enjoying hunting like never before.

This is more than just a story, it’s a message of hope, survival and strength. We want those who relate to this story to see there is a way through. We are all in this together.