Episodes

  • Surfing and Mental Health

    Surfing and Mental Health
    Jan 29 2026
    TRU is out of the studio this month taking with Jimi, the newest and (youngest) Chairperson of Surfing New Zealand and is joining me this month to discuss why surfing means so much to him and how important it is for mental health. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    20 mins
  • The Neurodiversity Episode

    The Neurodiversity Episode
    Jan 1 2026
    This month, we are exploring the world of neurodiversity, and talking with Ashley and Jade about what this means for them. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 mins
  • Rainbow Support Services (Part 2)

    Rainbow Support Services (Part 2)
    Dec 4 2025
    Part two of our rainbow support services series, and Mel is back chatting with two more wonderful organisations from across Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    33 mins
  • Rainbow Support Services (Part 1)

    Rainbow Support Services (Part 1)
    Nov 6 2025
    In this first part of our Rainbow Support Services series, Mel chats with some lovely people from two fantastic organisations across Aotearoa about themselves and their wonderful mahi in support of our rainbow whānau This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    37 mins
  • TRU in conversation with Jacqueline Bublitz

    TRU in conversation with Jacqueline Bublitz
    Oct 9 2025
    This month Mel is joined by author Jacqueline Bublitz, where they talk about books, true crime, and pretty much anything that pops into their heads! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 mins
  • Trans Joy

    Trans Joy
    Sep 11 2025
    But wait, there's more - drag that is! Catch up with your fav drag matriarch Ann Arkii and the lovely Alexis Stoned as we discuss the joys of both being trans and a drag artist in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    36 mins
  • The Rainbow Shoelace Project

    The Rainbow Shoelace Project
    Aug 14 2025
    Tune in this month as Mel chats to Abbie about The Rainbow Shoelace Project, an initiative started to combat homophobia and spread joy in the community. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    32 mins
  • Emma Dilemma

    Emma Dilemma
    Jul 17 2025
    This month sees Mel kōrero with the lovely Emma Dilemma about life, music, mental health and everything in between. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    50 mins