Learnt My Lesson

In this episode I discuss a few things about medications for mental health that I have come across recently. Are they being overprescribed? Many people believe they are. I talk about the risks and the importance of informed consent for patients considering starting on any medication.The things I talk are based around my opinion and view on mental health medications. Please seek advise from professionals when considering any medications. Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and reco...

It can be really hard to trust someone new, especially if you’ve had your trust broken in the past. In this episode I talk about why trust in a relationship is so important and hopefully provide a new perspective that helps you navigate trusting in your relationships a little more openly. Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @savannarosejPodcast...

In this episode I discuss the idea ‘I don’t feel real unless people are watching’. I talk about mirroring, what it is and why some people do it & separating yourself from who you are to other people to create a clearer sense of identity. Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast ...

Short and sweet episode updating you all on what is new in my life and what is happening with Learnt My Lesson!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.This podcast is part of the Stirred Media network

Diet culture has been a topic that has come up with the people around me a lot over the last few weeks, and I really wanted to dive into it on the podcast. This episode covers raising your kids in a society with such a terrible diet culture, things you may not even know that are a result of diet culture & poses the question 'why do people think it is okay to comment on someone else's body??'.Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any...

I apologise for the lack of episodes the last two weeks, I was struggling a lot with my anxiety, so that is what I decided to discuss in this episode! Tune in to hear all about anxiety, what it can feel like and what techniques can help reduce your anxiety in the moment.Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @lear...

Do you need to forgive in order to heal and move on? That is the main concept discussed in this episode, along with anger and why it may not be such a bad thing that you are experiencing it!Here are the links to the sources I quoted in the episode: Debora Schurman-Kauflin Why You Don't Always Have to ForgivePlease do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @sava...

Do you ever struggle to achieve seemingly simple tasks? You're definitely not alone. In this episode I discuss why people tend to procrastinate and how it differs from laziness. I dive into the topic of executive dysfunction, what it is, how it presents and how it relates to the motivation gap. ADHD and Motivation Video Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget...

In this episode we say goodbye to Jess as a host of Learnt My Lesson and reflect on the past two and a half years. The highs the lows and everything in between. Join us in reminiscing on what has been, and celebrating the end of this chapter.If you want to hear more from Jess, check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Host: @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_

People pleasing, what it looks like & how to manage it!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Host: @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

This was supposed to be a short and sweet episode but as per usual, once we got started it was hard to stop. This is a topic that is super important to both of us! Tune in to hear our thoughts and feelings on all things workplace wellbeing!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If y...

We absolutely loved recording this episode! We do a deep dive into how to handle anxiety or past trauma in a relationship. From retroactive jealousy to discovering the ways you self sabotage, we cover this topic from a variety of angles, hope you enjoy! We encourage you to give the Brené Brown Podcast episode we mentioned a listen!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget ...

Todays episode is all about therapy! We talk about the ins and outs of how it works and why it is important, then discuss a few of the comments and questions that were sent in on our instagram. Enjoy! Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure yo...

Hey team! Sorry we have been MIA the last month or so, we have had a lot going on, which we cover in this episode. Tune in to get the tea and hear about what is coming up for Learnt My Lesson. Big changes are imminent! Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_

This week we discuss the struggles of going to medical professionals about anything mental health related. we got you guys to share some of your experiences with this for us to talk about and we were overwhelmed by the responses. Some were good, but most were, unfortunately, bad. We absolutely loved recording this episode so we hope you enjoy!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and d...

Hate to break it to you, but rationalising your feelings is not the same thing as experiencing them! This episode is a short and sweet one where we discuss the concept of processing your emotions and how people tend to be quite bad at doing it in a healthy way (including us!). Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savanna...

Bit of a catchup/ February recap. We dive into what is going on with us both, really and one of us cries (can you guess who). Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Go to www....

This episode starts with a brief life update from us both, then we delve into a few things we have seen recently on social media that just breaks our hearts. Hope you enjoy the listen!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellt...

Continuing on from our last advice episode, we delve into the relationship questions that were sent into us! Are they the one? How do you know? As per usual we go off on a lot of tangents so tune in to hear our thoughts on all things relationships. Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmyle...

Just another advice episode! We cover a little on a lot of topic in this one, hope you enjoy!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Go to www.beyounz.com and use the code... LML10 ...

For this episode we used a concept that Jess is basing a series of @wellthatwaspodcast episodes on about how to live your ideal life, Jess interviewed Sav on all things 2022, self development and goals!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you als...

This is an episode that we have been wanting to record for a while now, it is all about the association between poor hygiene and mental health. This is a fantastic episode for both those that struggle with keeping up basic personal hygiene when they are struggling with their mental health AND for those that are wanting to gain some understanding of why is is that some of us struggle with something as simple as brushing our teeth.Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recomm...

Sorry we went MIA over the last month! We are back and better than ever, with lots of motivation for what we are going to do with Learnt My Lesson in 2022.This episode is a bit of a catch up chit chat, hope you enjoy!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast ma...

This episode is short and sweet, filled with actionable things you can implement into your life that will help to improve your relationship with yourself and your body!We absolutely loved recording this episode so we hope you find it helpful!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If...

Why is it that as soon as we are able to appreciate the good things about ourselves or are able to celebrate our own achievements we are labeled as a narcissist? In this episode we discuss all aspects around the topic of confidence, including body image, learning to love yourself and why you shouldn't let other people make you feel like celebrating yourself is a bad thing. Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @...

It has been a while since we discussed anything sex related on this podcast so we were very excited to record this episode as it's such an important topic to open up conversations about!We delve into all the aspects of mental health that can impact your libido, whether that be suffering from an anxious or depressed period, or going on medication for your mental health.Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learn...

**TW** Mentions of suicide & suicidal ideation ****If you are actively experiencing mental distress contact lifeline on 0800 543 354 or contact the Need To Talk? Helpline on 1737In this episode we discuss how mental illness, particularly anxiety has a tendency to make people feel like everything is so personal. We also delve into the assumptions of selfishness made about those struggling depression or suicidal ideation. A HUGE thank you to BeYou and Nuzest for having us as affiliates!!Go ...

We are back!! This episode is a little hard to describe so you're just going to have to give it a listen, hope you enjoy!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.A HUGE thank you to ...

Hey team, we're not officially back yet (we will be soon, don't worry) but we just wanted to share with you the highlight reel we put together for the NZ Podcast Awards! It showcases a few of the many incredible guests we have had and brings together some of our favourite /parts from a few different episodes.As you may know, the NZ Podcast awards are currently on and we have been nominated. One of the categories, The The Listener's Choice award, is voted by the public! If you would like to vo...

We are very excited for you guys to hear this episode where we talk about an incredible project put together by some New Zealand rangatahi 'The Card Game', which is a game designed to normalise conversations about mental health. In this episode we explain what exactly the card game is, how it works and we use a couple of the cards and questions to spark up a discussion. We were planning on answering 6 or so cards, but the questions were so great that we talked about each one for so long and o...

Tune in for a very quick update on how we're doing this week and what's going on!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: @learntmylesson_If you like this podcast make sure you also check out @wellthatwaspodcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.A HUGE thank you to BeYou for having us as affiliates, go to...

This episode was supposed to be us going through the advice you guys sent in about cheating and how to move on and heal from it, but once we got talking we went on a few different tangents, getting into some very in depth discussions on things like, would we personally ever give someone who cheated a second chance. We still cover the how to heal stuff too, but there’s definitely a lot more to this episode than just that. Hope you all enjoy!! ❤️Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review a...

Hello and welcome back to another 'How Are We Really?' episode, as you can tell from the title, this one is about how we're struggling with everything we have on our plate.Tune in for an update, and how we're coping with the burnout (spoiler, the answer is not very well!!)Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcas...

Welcome to the third episode of our new segment 'How Are We Really?' where each Sunday we will release a short episode diving into how thing are going in each of our lives, we will discuss the good bad and the ugly for all of you that want to know!Tune in to hear a chat about some really exciting things we are currently involved in, and how we will be trying to avoid burnout!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the...

We asked you guys to send in how your mental health was impacted by cheating and we unpack and discuss it all in this episode. How long is 'too long' to be hurting for after being cheated on? Why did it happen? Was it really about you? Tune in to hear our thoughts on it all, hope you find value in this episode!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @...

Welcome to the second episode of our new segment 'How Are We Really?' where each Sunday we will release a short episode diving into how thing are going in each of our lives, we will discuss the good bad and the ugly for all of you that want to know!Tune in to hear a chat about full schedules and productivity!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Je...

Welcome to the first episode of our new segment 'How Are We Really?' where each Sunday we will release a short episode diving into how thing are going in each of our lives, we will discuss the good bad and the ugly for all of you that want to know! Tune in to hear all about bad body image days, work-life balance and a bit of a life update!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't...

CW- SA, ED, self harm, drug use This is part two of our conversation with high school student, Oli Morphew so if you haven't listened to part 1 yet then make sure you check out our previous episode! We sat down with Oli to discuss mental health education in schools and she shares some incredibly valuable views on the topic. Hope you guys enjoy!Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and ...

We sat down with high school student, Oli Morphew to discuss mental health education in schools, and two hours later, after going off on so many tangents we ended up with two episodes worth of some incredibly valuable content!In this first part we talk through a range of topics with Oli from slacktivism to life decisions, tune in to hear it all. We are so grateful to Oli for joining us for these episodes, she is an incredible young woman to talk to.If you enjoyed this episode and are wanting ...

This episode is a particularly vulnerable episode for us. We discuss a particularly low point in both of our lives separately, as well as a very low point in our friendship, what our toxic traits were & how we worked through it all. This was originally recorded for a part two of a @wellthatwaspodcast episode on toxicity in friendships and relationships so if you want to hear more on the topic of toxicity, give Well That Was… Podcast a listen! Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/revie...

This episode covers the topic of social anxiety, how it presents in our lives and the ways we have learnt to manage it! Our experience with social anxiety is also a big reason why we designed our Cocktail Catch-up Events to be as anxiety friendly as possible! Please do not hesitate to leave a rating/review and recommend the podcast to a friend. Send us any feedback over on the @learntmylesson_ Instagram and don't forget to subscribe.Hosts: @Jesswoodnorth & @savannarosejPodcast Instagram: ...

Advocating for more discussion about mental health is what we're passionate about BUT sometimes we just want to sit back with a coffee and reminisce on travel times and days in the sun. So that's exactly what we did for this episode. A chat about nights out, beautiful beaches and some of our favourite memories from our time in Ios. This episode was so much fun to record and we hope you find it entertaining. If you love it, let us know and we'll do a few more episodes like this going for...

It's been a while since we've discussed anything to do with relationships so we though we'd dive into an episode on the topic of anxiety when it comes to dating. We talk about pre, during & post-date anxiety, and give our advice on how to manage your anxiety throughout the dating processHope you guys enjoy, and if you have any feedback on this episode please message us on instagram @learntmylesson_

Another chaotic catch-up episode!In this episode we update you on all things Learnt My Lesson like some details for our next Cocktail Catch-Up event, our consent sticker campaign & our new brand, Behind My Fine 💖We also somehow ended up on the topic of tinder, and we came up with a great idea to make Jess' dating life a little more interesting 👀

The age old question 'What am I doing with my life?' is a difficult one, and it is one that we both are still asking ourselves.Tune in to hear our thoughts on this dilemma, we discuss the life stages and how comparing your life with anyone else's is a sure way to feel like you are behind in life. Career paths, financials, big life choices, we cover it all, let us know what you think of this episode over at the @learntmylesson_ instagram!

*Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss depression & anxiety as well as suicidal ideation so if any of this will be triggering for you, please don't listen to this episode ❤️Medication for mental health is a great tool we have available to help people that are struggling, but are they over prescribed in NZ? Tune in to hear our thoughts on anti-anxiety medication, antidepressants & our mental health system in Aotearoa. Both Sav and Jess have been on medications for their mental he...

*Trigger Warning* In this episode we touch on the topics of anxiety, depression & borderline personality disorder. There are also mentions of suicide so if any of that will be triggering to you, please listen to a different episode!We are incredibly grateful to Mary for coming on todays episode to talk about her experience working as a psychiatric nurse in New Zealand, we discuss the mental health system in relation to nursing and where the system is lacking. Mary also opens up with her o...

It was Sav's 23rd birthday a couple of weeks ago! We thought it would be a perfect time go through what life at 22 was like for Sav, what she learnt and reminisce on the highlights! Hope you guys enjoy!

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode covers the topic of sexual assault, sexual violence & the effects this had on Sarah mentally and physically. If these topics will be triggering for you, please do not listen to this episode. For our last episode during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we had the privilege of talking to Sarah Saunders about her experience with sexual assault, how it impacted her life, the relationships she had with others & the relationship she has with herself. ...

Yet another advice ep from your two favourite train wrecks! In this episode we give a bit of a rundown on how everything went during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, from our consent stickers campaign, to the event we hosted raising money for Help Wellington. We then get into the advice part of the episode, answering some questions that you guys sent in and chat about some topics that you suggested. It has been a hot minute since we have done an advice episode, so hope you guys enjoy! Check ou...

*Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss topics relating to sexual violence and sexual harassment so please do not listen if you think these topics will be triggering for you. New Zealand Herald journalist, Katie Harris has been a name to watch in the field of journalism, she has been producing some incredibly hard hitting pieces on topics around sexual violence and sexual harassment. In this episode we discuss with Katie the lack of education that we have around consent, and the be...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we have a lot planned to raise awareness for this incredibly important topic. Tune in to this episode to hear a bit of a life update and to hear details about what is coming up this month. Our next Cocktail Catch-Up is raising money for Help Wellington, an organisation that supports victims of sexual violence, event information & tickets are available on our website www.learntmylesson.com A huge thank you to Chow Wellington for sponsoring this e...

After a weeks break from releasing, we hope you are ready for another solo ep with Jess & Sav! This episode is all about the way anxiety can cause people to give up, sometimes before they have even started on a project or an idea. It can be so difficult to differentiate between when you're making a logical decision for yourself, and when you're quitting because your anxiety has convinced you things won't work out. Hope you all enjoy this episode, if you have any feedback please message us...

It has been a while since it has just been us behind the mics so we thought we would finally get around to recording a highly anticipated episode, all about Sav's fear of boys! (Well fear of intimacy but fear of boys sounds funnier). In this episode Jess shares about this new thing she is trying called casually dating and how that is going for her so far, and Sav gets vulnerable as she shares her history with relationships and how that lead to her developing a some not-so-pleasant thoug...

In this episode we chat to one of our favourite people, Sarah Kelsey of the OneUp Project! We discuss how all three of us have up and quit our jobs at some point in the last year, without much of a plan, each of us for different reasons decided it was time for a change. We cover the anxiety felt going into work, the lack of passion, imposter syndrome and much more that influenced each of our decisions, and what life has been like since leaving our jobs! Check us out over on Instagra...

Co-Founder & CEO of Hnry James Fuller talks us through all things Hnry, a service that has completely changed the game for self-employed contractors. This is an incredibly easy to listen to, informative episode about the dos and don’ts of freelancing & how Hnry takes all of the financial stress out of being self-employed! This episode is brought to you in partnership with HnryCheck Hnry out over at www.hnry.co.nzAlso, if you liked this podcast make sure you go check out The OneUp...

In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting to Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett of Foley. We chat about their experience at Rhythm & Vines and their O-week shows throughout the country, as well as the impact lockdown had on them as artists that were about to drop their EP.Ash and Gabe both discussed their individual experiences with anxiety and what they do to help maintain good mental health. We discuss a lot in this episode, from insomnia, to disappointment, to reviving succulents, i...

This is Part 2 of our episode with the incredible Marlon Gerbes of Six60, head over to part 1 if you haven't listened to that one yet!In this episode we sit down with Marlon Gerbes of Six60 and discuss how he maintains good mental health through the ups and downs of life. We talk about how he handles disappointment, his most tools for making the most of each day and some habits he's held onto from his childhood. From working in a supermarket (and being stoked to do so) to playing on stag...

In this episode we sit down with Marlon Gerbes of Six60 and discuss how he maintains good mental health through the ups and downs of life. We talk about how he handles disappointment, his tools for making the most of each day and some habits he's held onto from his childhood. From working in a supermarket (and being stoked to do so) to playing on stage to tens of thousands of people, Marlon has an incredible story and we are so grateful that he chose to share some of it with us. Check us out ...

This is yet another advise episode from your two favourite dumb b*tches! Tune in as we discuss the questions and topics you sent in, from the stresses of job searching, to dating your friends ex, we love to give our two cents on any & every topic. We also delve into the topic of therapy and how to approach the conversation of mental health with parents or friends, there is a bit of everything in this episode, we hope you enjoy!

*TRIGGER WARNING* We discuss the topic of eating disorders and anxiety in this episode so please don’t listen if that will be distressing to you ❤️ We had the privilege of being joined by Bianca van Dyk for this episode to discuss her journey with her mental health. Being the daughter of a well-known New Zealand netball player, Bianca has had to face a huge amount of pressure to fill her mum’s shoes, which led to some pretty intense anxiety as well as a period where she suffered from an eatin...

We are all guilty of sabotaging our lives in one way or another, what if we told you there’s a way to figure out the ways you sabotage yourself the most? Not sponsored, just something we found and want to share with you all, take the saboteurs assessment (it take less than 5 minutes) at https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/ and then listen in as we talk through Jess’s results and blind react to Sav’s.Ours were both scarily accurate and, honestly, quite confronting, but we’re here ...

Once again, a massive thank you to Clean Collective for sponsoring this episode, check them out at www.cleancollective.co! In this episode, we talk about our goals for this year and what kind of ✨energy✨ we want to put out into the world. This episode gets a bit chaotic with a whole lot of tangents explored but those tend to be the favorite episodes so let us know what you think! For our weekly ‘how are you really?’ chats tune in to our Instagram live streams every Saturday over on @learntmyl...

Firstly, a huge shoutout to our episode sponsor, Clean Collective, check them out at www.cleancollective.co ! Secondly, we want to preface this blurb for those who are not from New Zealand, here in NZ we have no community cases of Covid-19, hence we are able to go ahead with a relatively life-as-normal festival season! In our first episode of 2021 we give you a rundown of some of the wildest experiences we’ve had, from being thrown in the deep end of working at R&V, to pre-drinking a litt...

What a YEAR it has been. Ups, downs and a few tornadoes in between. We wrap up the year that’s been, talk about family dynamics during the holidays and let you know a bit about what we’ve got in store for 2021. Cya next year we love you all!!!

Once again we had the pleasure of chatting to Em and Soph, aka The Tasty Twins! Tune in to hear all about their new book ‘The Healthy Kiwi Student’, an incredible guide to changing up the stereotypical student life to a more healthy one. We delved into what their university life was like - What the highs and lows were, what they wished they had known, and of course, what is the most valuable lesson they learnt along the way

Casual Sex. Let’s talk about it. Whether you choose to have casual sex or you choose not to that’s entirely up to you, we’re just here to help you engage in safer casual sex if it is something you want to have. Safer sex when it comes to your physical health, and safer sex when it comes to your mental health.In part 1 we talk about healthy casual sex, choosing not to have casual sex, STI stigma, communication, masturbation, Jess exposes herself, Sav cries, it’s all go. Let us know what you th...

Whether you choose to have casual sex or you choose not to that’s entirely up to you, we’re just here to help you engage in safer casual sex if it is something you want to have. Safer sex when it comes to your physical health, and safer sex when it comes to your mental health.Part 2 covers some more casual sex scenarios, sexual health, STI checks, how to not catch feelings, and so much else. Once again, we love hearing from you so don’t hesitate to message us over on Instagram @learntmylesson_ .

This episode is inspired by a message we received that asked about defining and acknowledging your own strength and weaknesses. What is a symptom of your mental illness and what is part of your personality? It’s something that can be incredibly hard to figure out. Tune in to hear us psychoanalyse ourselves, we reflect and discuss what we think is our mental illness vs what is our ‘true’ personality. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode and this topic in general, so please messa...

We sat down with the wonderful Aacacia to talk about her journey with music, her journey with her mental health, and how they are intertwined. We discussed her latest music, where it all started, and the fact that if she hadn’t given music another chance after being bullied out of it in school, she wouldn’t be where she is today. Aacacia is such an incredible person to be around and we loved having her in the studio. She had so many valuable insights on the ups and downs of her mental health ...

2020 has been a wild ride for everyone but imagine having your hopes to be at the 2020 Olympics turned upside down, well that was the reality for Liam Stone, Team New Zealand diver. Although, after a year of injuries and life changes, a 2021 Olympics could work out better anyway. Liam has such a positive outlook on everything this year has thrown at him and opens up to us about his mental health. We also talk about the disordered eating and pressure that exists within the diving community, a ...

We had the pleasure of sitting down with an absolutely incredible woman, founder of The OneUp Project, Sarah Kelsey. Passionate about improving financial literacy in New Zealand Sarah started the podcast as a way to make a difference and to start conversations around the things that should be taught in school but aren’t. In this episode we talk to Sarah about her journey with her mental health and the ups and downs that come with pursuing her passion project. Check it out and let us know what...

Tune in to hear our thoughts and feeling on all things relationships. Sav has plenty of advice to give despite never having been in a relationship and Jess discusses toxic behaviour traits that arise when in a relationship. From separated parents to manipulative ‘things’ to therapy session revelations, we discuss it all. Let us know what you think over on our Instagram @learntmylesson_Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian...

We fill you in on what our anxiety has looked and felt like over the last few months. Tune in to hear us analyse our anxious tendencies in this podcast episode turned therapy session. We hope that hearing us be so open about what anxiety looks like for us can help even just one of you feel less alone in what you’re going through.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com...

*Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss topics such as consent, sexual assault, rape and violence.We recorded this week’s episode last Monday so we want to acknowledge that we don’t talk about the specific current events that have unfolded in Wellington, the timing is a sad coincidence as opposed to us recording it in response to these events. Our hearts are breaking for all the victims who have come forward and for any victims of sexual harassment, assault or rape. We would also like to...

This episode is full of what we think is some excellent advice. We answered some questions that were sent in by you guys, sharing our thoughts and feelings on different topics, holding nothing back. We talk sleeping with your ex, friendship, girls, flirting and Jess even spills some tea from her own life!Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi1...

Job hunting can really suck, especially when you struggle with your mental health. In this episode we cover our job history, getting fired, anxiety around job searching, staying in a job you’re unhappy in, and so much else.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juliangavila/

Sorry to hit you with another life update but we had so much to catch you guys up on! (Jump to 23:00 to get to the fam chats)... In this episode we talk about everything we did during Mental Health Awareness Week and fill you in on what’s going on in our lives at the moment. We also had a very special guest in the studio, Jess’ mum Veronica, who shared her thoughts on opening up about your mental health to your family.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Ge...

Once again we are joined by the lovely Cate Keville from New Zealand Red Cross to discuss how to support those around you when they are struggling with their mental health. Supporting someone you care about is often harder than supporting yourself. In this episode we talk about how hopeless you can feel when watching loved ones struggling and Cate provides some advice on how to be helpful as opposed to harmful. If you are actively struggling with your mental health do not hesitate to seek pro...

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Week we are excited to bring you the first of two episodes with New Zealand Red Cross. Understanding and managing your own mental health is something that isn’t discussed enough, so we sat down with Cate Keville of New Zealand Red Cross to talk about what anxiety and depression could look like and talked through some ways to manage them. In the second episode that will be released later this week we’ll discuss supporting someone you care about who’s struggl...

Tune in for the full Dr Bloomfield episode in all its glory. 45 minutes of the Director-General of Health being an absolute legend and us fangirling. Covid sucks, but we are very glad it stayed away long enough for us to record this with him just before the country went back up alert levels, we hope it makes you feel a little less alone during these strange times.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcl...

In this episode we change the tone a bit from last week and get real about how our mental health has been lately. Get to know us a bit better as we chat about why discussions about mental health are so important to us, and we answer some of your questions. This episode is a little more #downbuzz than usual, so please be mindful of what you are and aren’t comfortable consuming. If you need help, free call or text 1737 absolutely anytime to talk to someone.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Jo...

Sometimes it feels like the stigma around being single leads to the labelling of ‘single and sad’ or ‘single and slutty’, and honestly, we’re over it. In this episode we share our thoughts on being single: the good and the bad. Tune in as we discuss being independent, getting ghosted, living it up overseas, and feeling undesirable. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @learntmylesson_ and please feel free to send us any feedback, we love hearing from you!Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna ...

In this episode we are joined by Sarah from The Oversharers Podcast, to talk about body positivity, sexual confidence and self acceptance. She also shared with us her journey with her eating disorder, providing insight on the impact it had on her life and the importance of recognising disordered behaviours early.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMx...

Events, anxiety, excitement & antidepressants. In this life update episode we fill you in on anything and everything we’ve got going on. It’s been a rollercoaster few months to say the LEAST but we are loving it. Massive thank you to every single one of you for tuning in and we are so grateful for all the feedback lately. If you don’t already, go follow us on Instagram at @learntmylesson_ and please don’t hesitate to message us!Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by...

Part 2 of chatting to Dr Bloomfield. Ultimate superpower, favourite country, go-to cocktail, we get into it all. He also shared with us some of his favourite life lessons and Sav hits him with the legendary “it is what it is”... tune in!Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juliangavila/

Part one of a two part episode with a VERY exciting guest, NZ legend, Dr Ashley Bloomfield himself! We sit down to chat to Dr Bloomfield about his mental health and the ups and downs that have come with 2020. We are incredibly grateful to Ashley for having these conversations with us. No matter who someone is, or how successful or confident they may seem, everyone has their own ups and downs and you are not alone. Tune in next week for part two.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Key...

Concussions suck. Most people know someone who’s had one but not many people actually know much about them. In this episode we discuss Jess’s 5 month concussion. How it happened, how it impacted her mental health, and what she learnt from it.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juliangavila/

We are SO excited for you all to hear this episode, we were lucky enough to be joined in the studio by the Tasty Twins to talk about a bit of everything. University, anxiety, balance, food, therapy, we dive into it all in one of our favourite episodes so far. We are so grateful to Em and Soph for chatting to us and helping open up these conversations that we hope become more common! If you are actively experiencing mental distress do not hesitate to reach out to Lifeline on 0800 543 354 (0800...

This week’s episode is a little different. We take you on a journey through an absolute mess of a weekend, with live updates recorded as the weekend progressed. We also hit you with some serious #realtalk when it comes to what’s been going on in our lives lately. We know it’s a bit unusual but we hope you enjoy!Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxd...

This week we sat down with Roscoe, founder of Roady, to talk all things NZ road trips, business and making the most of the COVID-19 situation in one of the industries hit the hardest. We’re so grateful to Roscoe for making the time to chat to us and we hope you all enjoy the episode.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram....

We got you guys to send in your cheating stories for today’s episode, we discussed the heartbreak around them, the mental health impacts and the potential for forgiveness. Never forget that you deserve the world.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juliangavila/

What you don’t see on Instagram is that travel often comes with an array of health ups and downs, both physically and mentally. In this episode we unpack Jess’s experience on exchange and the highs and lows of our travel last year. From throat infections to breakdowns, it definitely wasn’t all smooth sailing.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHY...

Get to know us better in this weeks episode where we talk family, travel and our lives so far. After over two months away from the studio we are stoked to be back and so grateful for all the support over lockdown.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juliangavila/

Deciding whether or not to go to uni, what to study, and then what the heck to do with yourself when you get there is not easy, it can be confusing, scary but also amazing. Do we regret not taking a gap year? How did we manage our mental health in first year? Was it hard making friends? We cover it all in this introduction to uni episode.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.yo...

Friendships, just like relationships, can be healthy or unhealthy. In this episode we explore how to make the most of the people you have in your life, making friends when you struggle with anxiety or depression, and when to walk away from friendships that aren’t serving you.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.instagram.com/juli...

In this episode we have a very special guest, Commonwealth Games diver and aspiring Olympian, Anton Jenkins. He talks us through his journey with mental health and how being a professional athlete has played a part in it. He also spills a bit of tea about what Jess was like in high school.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.inst...

Heartbreak sucks. There’s no denying it. It can impact your future relationships and your mental health. It can make you feel a weird mix of sadness, hurt, anger and confusion. Tune in for a bit of a story time, how heartbreak has impacted our mental health, and what we’ve learnt from it.Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/julian_avilawww.youtube.com/channel/UCp_CZMxdfHYGsi16LTvWr4Awww.insta...

In this episode we delve into our experience with anxiety, how it feels, and how we manage it. If you are actively experiencing mental distress and want to talk to a professional do not hesitate to utilise any of the helplines available to you. In NZ these include, but are not limited to:Lifeline: 0800 543 354 Youth line: 0800 376 633WhatsUp: 0800 942 8787Hosts: Jess Woodnorth & Savanna Johnston-Keys.Produced by: Francesca Georgia Pietkiewicz.Music by: Julian Avila.https://soundcloud.com/...