Revolving Door Syndrome
Dr Nina Su
Revolving Door Syndrome is a podcast by Dr Nina Su. Each episode we kōrero about our health, education and justice systems and reflect on the challenges everyday New Zealanders face. Some systems and policies feel like revolving doors going round in circles without achieving meaningful change. We bring you engaging dialogue from people of different backgrounds in the hopes to find realistic solutions to systemic problems.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 2, 2022 • 47min
#7 - Mike King - Battles with the Inner Critic
Mike King is a household name in Aotearoa for his comedy specials and reality TV appearances. Today we will be talking about his work in mental health with his charities I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday on what we could be doing better to help our rangatahi and tamariki in desperate need for support.
Oct 25, 2022 • 46min
#6 - Cherie Kurarangi - How Investing in Children can prevent Gang violence
On this Episode we lift the lid on Gangs and their history in Aotearoa, the difficulties that gang-affiliated whānau face and what Cherie Kurarangi is doing to break the cycle. Cherie is a gang-affiliated woman in Hawke's Bay who is using her past trauma and familial connection with the Mongrel Mob as a bridge between hard to reach families and the support they desperately need.
Oct 11, 2022 • 43min
#5 - Carlton Irving - Jumping out of helicopters and talking about childhood vaccination strategies
Carlton Irving, critical care Air Ambulance Paramedic, 4th year medical student and father of SIX kids. We don't know where he finds the time to sleep, (let alone chat on our podcast!!) but we got him! An inspiring and uplifting kōrero with perhaps a few life lessons for us all.
Sep 28, 2022 • 42min
#4 - Dr Ari Chuang - Almost Conversion Therapist and Trans health advocate Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2 part series we pick up where we left off with Dr Ari Chuang. We hear more about his journey in our current health system to access gender-affirming care and learn about his work to increase access for others.
Sep 13, 2022 • 37min
#3 - Dr Ari Chuang - Megachurch Survivor and Trans Junior Doctor Part 1
On this episode we kōrero with Dr Ari Chuang, a trans male emergency doctor, recipient of a Commonwealth Youth award and proud father of one. In part one of this two part series, we hear his story about surviving pentecostal megachurches and his multiple journeys of coming out to reclaim his identity
Aug 31, 2022 • 49min
#2 - Anton Blank - Why teachers hold the key to changing Māori stereotypes
This week we speak with Anton Blank (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu), an advocate, researcher and publisher based in Auckland, New Zealand. Working across a portfolio of projects Anton has a special interest in indigenous issues, indigenous literature, racism and bias. Anton has over thirty years experience in social work, communications, social marketing and leadership. He works across justice, education and health developing strategies to address racism and bias, and their impact on diverse populations.
Aug 24, 2022 • 39min
#1 - Dr Rich - Racial Profiling and Algebra in Te Reo
Growing up Maori with Dr RichOn this episode we kōrero with Dr Rich, a paediatric doctor in Tāmaki Makarau. We learn about his roots in Tikanga Māori and he shares some of his experiences as Māori in our health, education and justice systems.
Aug 24, 2022 • 15min
How to fix a broken healthcare system... sorta
On this intro episode we sit down with our host Dr Nina Su and our producer Connor Ayliffe. We set the scene for this podcast series and introduce the main themes and direction for Revolving Door Syndrome
