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Harsh reality of mental health struggles in modern New Zealand.

September 17, 202500:55
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People like, "Oh, back in my day, we
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didn't have any of this No
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depression. No one was killing
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themselves." It's like, "Yeah, back in
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your day, a house cost five grand and
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you only had to work one job and your
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wife got to stay home and look after the
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kids." Genuinely, the economics now are
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horrific for trying to live a quote
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unquote normal life. And so until we can
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legislate that in some way and give
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incentives to moving a society to be
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more equitable, move it just to be more
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care based to actually look at people,
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not say they're bad because of this,
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they're bad because of this, but like
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actually come together and connect in a
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way that improves our GDP. I'm I'm not
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some bleeding heart liberal. Like when I
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said 78% of people on the verge of
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burnout, what do you think their
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productivity is? We have one of the
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lowest productivity rates in the OECD.
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You know who has one of the highest
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productivity rates? France. You know
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what people say about France?

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the stark realities of modern life, contrasting it with a nostalgic view of the past. The speaker challenges the romanticized memories of previous generations, highlighting the economic struggles that define today's society. With a sharp wit, they dissect the myths surrounding productivity and mental health, emphasizing the need for systemic change to foster a more equitable world. The discussion is both enlightening and thought-provoking, urging listeners to rethink their perspectives on work, value, and community.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Burden of Modern Economics
    Exploring how today's economic challenges impact mental health and societal well-being.
    “Genuinely, the economics now are horrific for trying to live a quote unquote normal life.”
    @ 00m 12s
    September 17, 2025
  • Productivity and Burnout
    A stark look at productivity rates and their correlation with burnout in society.
    “You know who has one of the highest productivity rates? France.”
    @ 00m 51s
    September 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Economic Challenges00:12
  • Mental Health00:22
  • Productivity Rates00:51