Bryce Casey on Miscarriage, Mental Health & What Fatherhood Taught Him

If you have listened to breakfast show on The Rock radio station at any time in the past 15 years, chances are this guest needs no intro.

But for everyone else, Bryce Casey is as good as they get when it comes to breakfast radio in New Zealand.

He has spent the entire 25 years of his radio career at the Rock.

In that time, he has been building a loyal audience through humour, honesty, and heart. And I promise you you’ll get all three of those H’s in this conversation.

In this podcast, we talk about his lessons learned from longevity in broadcasting, the challenges of working so closely with a team, some of his coolest celebrity encounters. AND we talk about a stunt gone wrong in 2011 where he ended up being NZs most wanted man by the police.

Away from the career stuff, we talk about the joy and pain of parenting, the raw experience of miscarriage with his awesome wife Sharyn and how therapy and vulnerability have shaped his approach to life and relationships.

Bryce is a legend. Him and his team have been making huge audiences laugh for years. And alongside the laughs, they have also raised millions for mental health, not to mention creating a safe place for guys to understand more about mental wellness.

If you’re a Bryce Casey fan, I hope you’ll learn something new or see another side of him in the next couple of hours.

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Chapters

00:00 Favorite Guests and Podcasting Journey

06:11 Early Influences and Career Beginnings

11:58 Challenges and Conflicts in Broadcasting

18:03 Personal Relationships and Off-Limits Topics

23:53 Reflections on Career and Gratitude

27:12 Golfing Adventures and Celebrity Encounters

36:01 Memorable Encounters with Musicians

38:23 Friendship and Support in Tough Times

41:43 The Challenge of Boxing

46:41 Lessons Learned from Fighting

49:05 The Pilot Incident: A Comedy of Errors

01:07:13 Navigating Life as a Power Couple

01:11:56 Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Relationships

01:13:35 The Importance of Therapy and Communication

01:15:22 The Journey of Parenthood and Loss

01:17:49 The Struggles of Pregnancy and Miscarriage

01:20:42 The Impact of Loss on Family Dynamics

01:23:06 The Challenges of Parenting in Modern Times

01:26:56 Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Expression

01:29:31 Reflections on Parenting Styles and Generational Differences

01:32:36 Fears and Hopes for the Future

01:35:39 Mental Health Awareness and Parenting

01:39:24 The Ripple Effect of Mental Health Struggles

01:41:31 Personal Mental Health Journey and Advocacy

01:47:15 The Power of Community Engagement

01:48:14 Innovative Fundraising Initiatives

01:49:32 Personal Stories Behind the Fundraisers

01:51:44 The Emotional Toll of Advocacy

01:54:51 Encouraging Vulnerability in Men

01:56:37 Facing Personal Challenges and Loss

01:58:54 Growth Through Adversity

02:01:04 Self-Reflection and Inner Critic

02:02:33 Regrets and Life Lessons

02:04:09 Recognition and Achievements

02:08:59 Legacy and Impact

02:10:05 Continuous Self-Improvement