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Grey Areas with Petra Bagust

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Kia ora and nau mai haere mai to Grey Areas with me, Petra Bagust. This is about growing up and going grey, in Aotearoa New Zealand because I’m getting older. And so are you. So how do we do it well? I reckon we can do it with a bit of gorgeousness and gusto and break that ‘getting old’ mould just a little. Or maybe more than a little. So join me as we climb into some of those topics that just are... more

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What do you do when the initial relief of a late diagnosis wears off and your ADHD brain starts kicking your ass again?

Petra sits down with counsellor, therapist, and researcher Charlotte Cummings for a deeply honest, liberating kōrero about the em... more

What does leadership look like when you step onto the periphery and commit to being a good neighbour above pretty much everything else?

In this expansive and unexpectedly funny episode of Grey Areas, Petra sits down with Archbishop Justin Duckworth,... more

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What does it take to stop drifting toward frailty as we age, to challenge the "live within your means" mindset, and completely rewrite how we approach both our finances and our health? Well, I’d ask Hannah McQueen… so I did.

In this fiery episode of... more

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What do you do when you’re feeling in "rude good health," working across your dream broadcasting gigs, and a routine test turns your world upside down in an afternoon?

Seasoned Kiwi broadcaster Mel Homer was checking her heart health via a blood tes... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah McQueen
Money coach turned health entrepreneur; founder of EnableMe and Age Brightly
Age Brightly
Episode: Disrupting how we age | Hannah McQueen
Mel Homer
Kiwi broadcaster and outdoors enthusiast who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia
Independent broadcaster/entertainment figure
Episode: From feeling fit to facing death | Mel Homer
Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Former Director General of Health, knighted for public service
Public Health, New Zealand
Episode: Pushed to my limits | Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Morgana O'Reilly
Actress and performer known for Neighbours, Mean Mums, The White Lotus, and Stories About My Body
Independent artist
Episode: Look at my beautiful body | Morgana O'Reilly
Brodie Kane
Podcast host and media entrepreneur
Brodie Kane Media
Episode: Give it a nudge | Brodie Kane
Robyn Malcolm
Actress, director, and producer discussed in interview format
Screen and stage, NZ/UK projects
Episode: I've already fallen on my face | Robyn Malcolm
Dr. Iona Weir
Cell biologist researching GSM and founder of Myregyna/Opus skincare
Weir Science / Myregyna
Episode: GSM - The issue affecting 84% of menopausal women | Dr Iona Weir
Barbara Dreaver
Pacific correspondent with extensive TVNZ/TV3 work; author of Be Brave
Be Brave memoir author
Episode: Telling the truth under pressure | Barbara Dreaver
Lara Briden
Naturopathic doctor and author focused on women's health, hormones, and metabolism
Independent medical practice / Author
Episode: Hormones, HRT, and why you're not broken | Dr Lara Briden

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Petra Bagust
Host of Grey Areas

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • ADHD bonus episode

    This was such a beautiful insightful warm and relatable chat that was so what I needed to hear at this moment in time. I felt heard and normal and validated in so many ways. Loved it. If you feel like you may have adult ADHD listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Dillon-Smith
    Australiaa year ago
  • Dame Anne Salmond double episode.

    Enlightening, timely, inspiring. Great episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMKBlooms
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Love it! Like listening to my favourite aunties

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becgou
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Dr Libby

    Self compassion- I love Petra’s interviews - this is a goodie !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ParentG
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Dr Libby 🌟🌟

    What an amazing episode! Thoroughly enjoyed and felt so many sparks of revelation. 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rubyfive
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Relatable, comforting, and insightful for midlife listeners
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Disrupting how we age | Hannah McQueen
Q: How do you envision making this model accessible and funded?
The model is designed to be commercially viable and scalable; while initially private and paid, there are discussions with government on funding, with the ultimate goal that it becomes accessible to a broader population if proven effective.
Disrupting how we age | Hannah McQueen
Q: What is the origin of Age Brightly and why did you start it?
Age Brightly grew out of the founder's frustration with how the system reacts to aging crises; it aims to restructure care by starting with a private geriatrician-led, multidisciplinary baseline assessment and then coordinating specialists to prevent decline.
From feeling fit to facing death | Mel Homer
Q: How did you cope emotionally and mentally through the transplant journey?
I stayed focused on positivity, leaned on family and friends, used humor, and kept listening to specialists while avoiding unhelpful information from the internet; this helped me navigate the terrifying wait and intense treatments.
From feeling fit to facing death | Mel Homer
Q: What was the turning point that led you to seek a blood test and begin the diagnosis process?
A routine blood test flagged abnormalities, which prompted urgent investigation and the discovery of AML, leading to immediate hospitalization and treatment planning.
Pushed to my limits | Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Q: What is it like going back and thinking about the inquiries, and how do you hope they will be used?
Bloomfield explains that inquiries should be used to learn and improve, not to politicize the process; the goal is objective reflection on what worked, what didn't, and how to better prepare for future threats.

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What is Grey Areas with Petra Bagust about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, NZ-centered show about aging gracefully, midlife, health, and the evolving roles of women. Conversations span menopause, body image, hormonal health, parenting, and personal growth, often featuring high-profile guests from health, media, journalism, and the arts. The host guides warm, insightful chats that blend science, personal storytelling, and cultural context, with a frequent emphasis on community, resilience, and practical wisdom for navigating midlife in Aotearoa.

What stands out is the blend of expert insight and lived experience, the open discussion of sensitive topics with humor and warmth, and a consistent focus on empowerment, self-care, and authentic storytelling for a predominantly female audience engaging with the ... more

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