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88-year-old reflects on how New Zealand has changed over time. 💔#nzpodcast #nzmentalhealth #aotearoa

December 08, 2024 / 00:47

This episode discusses the significant changes in attitudes in New Zealand over the years, focusing on societal views on pregnancy and mental health.

The conversation highlights a personal story from a guest who recalls an incident involving a Dutch girl in a hospital who chose to commit suicide rather than inform her parents about her pregnancy. This reflects the past stigma surrounding unwed motherhood.

The discussion emphasizes how such attitudes have evolved, showcasing a shift towards more open and supportive discussions about mental health and pregnancy.

TL;DR

The episode examines changing attitudes in New Zealand regarding pregnancy and mental health through personal stories.

Episode

0:47
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what are some of the uh biggest changes
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good and bad that you've seen in New
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Zealand over your life the attitudes
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when I was um an adolescent I suppose a
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young adult one of my friends future
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wife my my one of my brothers and she
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worked in the hospital and she reported
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that uh they had a Dutch girl work in
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the hospital and she got pregnant she
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wasn't married rather than tell her
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parents she committed suicide
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you said you can't sort of that's the
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attitude that's changed you say people
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would commit suicide rather than tell
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parents that they were pregnant
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Episode Highlights

  • Changing Attitudes in New Zealand
    A discussion on the evolving perspectives in New Zealand regarding pregnancy and mental health.
    “People would commit suicide rather than tell their parents they were pregnant.”
    @ 00m 37s
    December 08, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • People would commit suicide rather than tell their parents they were pregnant.
    88-year-old reflects on how New Zealand has changed over time. 💔#nzpodcast #nzmentalhealth #aotearoa

Key Moments

  • Tragic Choices00:24
  • Evolving Attitudes00:34

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