Podcast Episodes

A relational world - Part 2 | Dame Anne Salmond

Season 7 Episode 9

In part two of my conversation with Dame Anne Salmond, we go deeper - into wānanga (the meeting of ideas), into te ao Māori (Māori worldview), and into the kind of thinking that could help us live be…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

A relational world - Part 1 | Dame Anne Salmond

Season 7 Episode 8

In this first part of our kōrero, I sit down with Dame Anne Salmond—a thinker whose mind is vast, and whose heart is very much rooted in the soil of Aotearoa. Dame Anne is an anthropologist, writer, …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Your body’s not betraying you - it’s whispering | Dr Libby Weaver

Season 7 Episode 7

In this episode I sit down with biochemist Dr Libby Weaver, a nutritionist, speaker, and author of 13 books (soon to be 14). Libby brings a holistic lens to wellbeing, combining science, nutrition, a…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Public scrutiny & personality types | Amanda Luxon

Season 7 Episode 6

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Luxon. Amanda is a former teacher, Myers-Briggs coach, lifelong learner – and yes, the ‘First Lady’ of New Zealand.

Our conversation isn’t about politics (thou…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking silence - you’re not alone | Ali Mau

Season 7 Episode 5

In this latest episode I am joined by acclaimed journalist and author Ali Mau, who’s new memoir, No Words for This, has just hit shelves. 

This powerful and vulnerable conversation covers Ali’s exper…

Published on 7 months ago

Love, grief & Alzheimer’s | Michael Hurst + Jennifer Ward-Lealand

Season 7 Episode 4

In this episode we delve into the captivating love story of legendary actors Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Leland, whose "showmance" has blossomed into a beautiful partnership spanning over four de…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Captain of the ship - leadership, mentorship & friendship | Raelene Castle + Debt Free Diva with Generate

Season 7 Episode 3

In this episode, I sit down with Raelene Castle, a trailblazer in sports management as the first female CEO of Netball New Zealand and now the CEO of Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Music, motherhood and moving halfway round the world | Nadia Reid

Season 7 Episode 2

I'm stoked to sit down with Nadia Reid, who recently released her fourth album, Enter Now Brightness. Our conversation meanders through the various stages of her life – from a futon in Auckland’s Dev…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

When ADHD meets perimenopause | Petra & friends (with special guest Dr Greg Finucane)

Season 7 Episode 1

What does happen when ADHD meets perimenopause? Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Greg Finucane joins us to help untangle this growing connection.

Recently, I have found myself navigating the surprising emotions…

Published on 8 months ago

Season 7 kicks off March 6th!

Season 7 Episode 1

Kia ora e hoa mā! I'm Petra Bagust and Grey Areas is back for season 7, and I have to say I'm so excited for this season. 

You know how sometimes you just have a good feeling about things? 

And look,…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago