Nikki Kaye talks candidly about her cancer diagnosis || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP38 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Nikki Kaye
Nikki Kaye is best known as being the former deputy leader of the National party while it was in opposition (and also a high-profile cabinet minister during one of the party's most successful stints in power, under John Key).
But she is so much more than that. She’s done the coast-to-coast multi-sport event a few times and was even an age group running champ in her teens.
She is also a cancer survivor- this was a diagnosis she got when she was holding down the job of a Cabinet minister that saw her chalking up 100-hour work weeks.
We cover a lot of stuff in this conversation and she really opens up in the second half when we get to the real important stuff- like cancer, mental well-being and therapy, she could not have been more open than she was. And I really thank her for that.
I really enjoyed this chat with Nikki and I hope you guys do as well.
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Brief Summary
Nikki K discusses her political career, cancer survival, and the importance of mental health and exercise.
Key points
- Nikki K's Journey. Nikki K discusses her transformation from a stressed politician to a relaxed individual.
- The Impact of Family. Nikki K reflects on her complex family dynamics and their influence on her life.
- The Importance of Personal Connection. Voters often choose candidates based on personal impressions rather than policies.
- The Role of Listening in Politics. Good politicians listen to the public to gather valuable insights for policy-making.
- Facing Challenges in Politics. Navigating the pressures of political life can lead to personal struggles and growth.
- Facing a Life-Changing Diagnosis. The moment of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis profoundly impacts the speaker's life.
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Episode highlights
- Nikki K's JourneyNikki K discusses her transformation from a stressed politician to a relaxed individual.“You look like a completely different person now.”2:46Oct 26, 2022
- The Impact of FamilyNikki K reflects on her complex family dynamics and their influence on her life.“All families have some stuff going on.”11:28Oct 26, 2022
- The Importance of Personal ConnectionVoters often choose candidates based on personal impressions rather than policies.“If you meet one of them and they seem like a good person, you'd probably vote.”20:18Oct 26, 2022
- The Role of Listening in PoliticsGood politicians listen to the public to gather valuable insights for policy-making.“If you're a good politician, people give you their views.”22:19Oct 26, 2022
- Facing Challenges in PoliticsNavigating the pressures of political life can lead to personal struggles and growth.“It must be a rough couple of days though, yes that was like anxiety attacks.”25:54Oct 26, 2022
- Facing a Life-Changing DiagnosisThe moment of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis profoundly impacts the speaker's life.“You've got breast cancer.”41:18Oct 26, 2022
- Resignation and SupportIn a moment of vulnerability, the speaker offers their resignation but is met with support.“You're not going anywhere.”42:14Oct 26, 2022
- Reframing Life's Second ChapterThe speaker discusses the challenge of redefining life after significant health changes.“You have to reframe your whole life.”48:23Oct 26, 2022
