HIGHLY ANTICIPATED: Queen of NZ Music Radio Jay-Jay Feeney || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP74 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Jay-Jay Feeney
Jay-Jay Feeney is the undisputed queen of music radio in New Zealand. She started the radio station The Edge and grew it into the massive brand that remains to this day. She currently hosts one of New Zealand’s most listened-to afternoon shows on the station, More FM.
She is the author of two books and has won too many NZ radio awards to count!
This is a strange episode... just because of the intensely personal nature of it. I can’t imagine I will ever record a podcast that is as raw, emotive, and vulnerable as this one is. The reason is the personal relationship.
JJ and I got married in 2004. We separated about 5 years ago but remain very, very close.
Because of this relationship, we know everything about one another and had the ability to touch upon some very serious stuff. Because of that a trigger warning is needed- this podcast episode discusses family violence and sexual abuse, infertility and IVF, depression, and suicide.
If you listen to this and need some professional help in New Zealand, you can call or text 1737 free of charge to talk to a trained counselor.
This podcast also includes a lot of light moments too as we zoom in on some of JJ's many career highlights.
Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
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Who should be on the podcast next? Message Dom Instagram: @domharveynz Email: [email protected]
Video produced by: Dougie Mackie / @DougieMackie https://www.instagram.com/dougiemackie/?hl=en https://www.dougiemackie.com
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Brief Summary
Dom Harvey and JJ Feeney discuss their relationship, running, mental health, and personal struggles in a candid conversation.
Key points
- Running History. A discussion about running achievements and personal growth.
- Childhood Struggles. A candid conversation about a difficult upbringing and its impact.
- Navigating Public Perception. Discussing the challenges of being in the public eye and dealing with negative comments.
- The Birth of The Edge. Exploring how The Edge radio station became a nationwide sensation.
- Groundbreaking Radio Concept. The inception of a unique radio show format that led to a popular TV adaptation.
- A Shocking Loss. The speaker recounts the devastating moment they learned about their brother's suicide.
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Episode highlights
- Running HistoryA discussion about running achievements and personal growth.“I just jogged like in the even pace just so I could keep so I didn’t get exhausted.”3:12Jun 3, 2023
- Childhood StrugglesA candid conversation about a difficult upbringing and its impact.“I thought when I grow up I don’t want this life.”13:09Jun 3, 2023
- Navigating Public PerceptionDiscussing the challenges of being in the public eye and dealing with negative comments.“You can’t please everybody.”23:09Jun 3, 2023
- The Birth of The EdgeExploring how The Edge radio station became a nationwide sensation.“The Edge was really innovative because the things we started doing were working so well.”33:10Jun 3, 2023
- Groundbreaking Radio ConceptThe inception of a unique radio show format that led to a popular TV adaptation.“We should marry two strangers.”34:47Jun 3, 2023
- A Shocking LossThe speaker recounts the devastating moment they learned about their brother's suicide.“He’s dead.”42:07Jun 3, 2023
- The Weight of GuiltReflecting on the feelings of guilt and blame after a loved one's suicide.“You think what could I have done to stop this from happening?”43:45Jun 3, 2023
- The Struggle with DepressionA candid discussion about the challenges of living with depression and mental health.“Depression is destructive; it's really hard.”58:46Jun 3, 2023
