Search Captions & Ask AI

"I wanted to look good in my casket" 😭 #shorts #nzpodcast

September 02, 2025 / 00:49

This episode discusses mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of connection. The guest shares a poignant story about a young man named Liam who expressed his struggles during a haircut.

The host recounts a moment in his barber shed when Liam revealed that he planned his haircut to be his last, as he intended to take his own life. This emotional exchange highlights the significance of truly seeing and understanding individuals beyond their outward appearances.

The conversation emphasizes the critical role of mental health awareness and the impact of genuine human connection in helping those in distress. The host reflects on how this experience shaped his perspective on his work and the importance of being present for others.

TL;DR

A barber shares a heartbreaking story about Liam's struggle with suicidal thoughts during a haircut, emphasizing the need for connection.

Episode

0:49
00:00:00
just broke my heart. The story about
00:00:01
Liam.
00:00:02
>> Yeah, Liam. That was in my shed and I
00:00:03
remember I was showing Liam, what do you
00:00:05
think of your haircut, bro? As soon as
00:00:06
his eyes engaged with his haircut. He
00:00:10
just started crying and I asked him,
00:00:11
"Are you all right, bro?" And he said,
00:00:13
"Yeah, I just I planned for this haircut
00:00:16
to be my last haircut." And I said,
00:00:17
"What do you mean?" He said, "Well, this
00:00:19
was the haircut for my funeral. I wanted
00:00:20
to look good in my casket because I
00:00:23
wanted to take my own life. I want to
00:00:24
take my own life." And I remember I just
00:00:25
put my mirror down and just grabbed him,
00:00:27
hugged him and just cried with him. You
00:00:29
know, after he wiped his eyes, got
00:00:31
himself together. He, you know, stood at
00:00:32
my barber shed and he turned around and
00:00:34
said, "Thank you so much for seeing me
00:00:35
tonight." And I knew he wasn't talking
00:00:37
about fitting him in for a haircut. It
00:00:38
was, "Thank you for seeing me." Like
00:00:40
really seeing him beyond the facade,
00:00:42
beyond the mask, and just connecting
00:00:43
with him. That was probably one of the
00:00:45
first moments in my career where I
00:00:46
thought, man, I am on to something

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 85
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • Liam's Last Haircut
    Liam planned his haircut for his funeral, revealing his struggle with life.
    ā€œThis was the haircut for my funeral.ā€
    @ 00m 19s
    September 02, 2025
  • A Moment of Connection
    A heartfelt exchange between the barber and Liam highlights the importance of seeing beyond facades.
    ā€œThank you for seeing me.ā€
    @ 00m 35s
    September 02, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I wanted to look good in my casket.
    "I wanted to look good in my casket" 😭 #shorts #nzpodcast
  • Thank you for seeing me.
    "I wanted to look good in my casket" 😭 #shorts #nzpodcast

Key Moments

  • Emotional Revelation00:19
  • Connection00:35

Related Episodes

The Worst Hairuct Ever Made
January 28, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
00:23
The Worst Hairuct Ever Made
She Is Not Your Rehab: Matt Brown on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
August 31, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:40:56
She Is Not Your Rehab: Matt Brown on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Why I Got My Best Friend On The Podcast…
September 24, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:51:52
Why I Got My Best Friend On The Podcast…
Bay Dreams Co-founder Mitch Lowe - Controversy, Fisher In NZ & MILLIONS LOST!
May 21, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:55:40
Bay Dreams Co-founder Mitch Lowe - Controversy, Fisher In NZ & MILLIONS LOST!
Cameron Jones OPENS UP About Shortland Street, Life in Hollywood, Mental Health Issues
August 20, 2023
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:34:34
Cameron Jones OPENS UP About Shortland Street, Life in Hollywood, Mental Health Issues
7 Habits of High Performers: James Laughlin on Mindset & Success
August 27, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:41:39
7 Habits of High Performers: James Laughlin on Mindset & Success
Brad Thorn's Most Savage Moments from Legendary Career
February 22, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:28:00
Brad Thorn's Most Savage Moments from Legendary Career
Robbie Magasiva Opens Up on Loss of Pua Magasiva
March 15, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:37:33
Robbie Magasiva Opens Up on Loss of Pua Magasiva
Overcoming Mental Health Tragedy, Quitting Weed & P**n - Stefan Ozich is Raising $1 Mill for Men
November 27, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:08:15
Overcoming Mental Health Tragedy, Quitting Weed & P**n - Stefan Ozich is Raising $1 Mill for Men
Tim Ross Reflects on Merrick & Rosso, Triple J, Teaching Kathy Griffin Aussie Slang & More!
May 01, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:43:00
Tim Ross Reflects on Merrick & Rosso, Triple J, Teaching Kathy Griffin Aussie Slang & More!
Ric Salizzo Reflects on SportsCafe & Marc Ellis, Friendships with Jonah Lomu, John Kirwan and more!
March 31, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:35:34
Ric Salizzo Reflects on SportsCafe & Marc Ellis, Friendships with Jonah Lomu, John Kirwan and more!
ā€œDepression Saved Me!ā€ - Jimi Hunt On Mental Fitness, Divorce & Doing Epic Sh*t
September 22, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:08:34
ā€œDepression Saved Me!ā€ - Jimi Hunt On Mental Fitness, Divorce & Doing Epic Sh*t