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Grey Areas with Petra Bagust

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Mental Health
Aging
Menopause
ADHD
Perimenopause
Identity
Family
New Zealand
Creativity
Dementia
Friendship
Endometriosis
Motherhood
Women's Health
Body Image
Women's Empowerment
Neurodiversity
Covid-19
Māori Language
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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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Most conversations about menopause cover hot flushes, brain fog, and sleep. Far fewer talk about what's happening below the waist, and for up to 84% of women, that silence comes at a real cost.

Dr Iona Weir is a cell biologist, inventor, and founder... more

Barbara Dreaver has spent decades moving towards stories others walk away from. As one of New Zealand's most respected journalists and TVNZ's Pacific correspondent, she has been detained in Fiji, witnessed children in crisis across the Pacific and st... more

Dr Lara Briden is back, and for good reason. The naturopathic doctor, evolutionary biologist, and bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and The Metabolism Reset is the only guest to appear on Grey Areas three times, and t... more

What does it actually look like to choose your family? Not just love them, but live with them, day in and day out, across generations and cultures? In this kōrero, Petra sits down with All Black legend Sir John Kirwan and his daughter – volleyball pl... more

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Recent Guests

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
Francesca Kirwan
Daughter of Sir John Kirwan, businesswoman, athlete
JK Wines / family business
Episode: Living together, on purpose | Sir John Kirwan + Francesca Kirwan
Sir John Kirwan
All Blacks rugby legend, mental health advocate, entrepreneur
JK Wines / JK Foundation
Episode: Living together, on purpose | Sir John Kirwan + Francesca Kirwan
Tarryn Stokes
Winner of The Voice Australia 2023; singer, songwriter, mum of two
The Voice Australia
Episode: BONUS: ADHD, mum-guilt & winning The Voice Australia at 40 | Tarryn Stokes
Safina Stewart
Educator and artist; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocate
Self/Studio (safari safina studio)
Episode: BONUS: Finding your way home | Safina Stewart
Lucy Lawless
Kiwi actor and director known for her role in Xena: Warrior Princess and her work in activism and film.
Episode: Go your own way | Lucy Lawless
Claire Turnbull
Nutritionist and author of 'End Your Fight with Food'
Episode: End your fight with food | Claire Turnbull
Fatima Savea
A woman who has lived with endometriosis for years, sharing her journey and experiences.
Episode: Demystifying endometriosis | Fatima Savea + Dr Amelia Ryan

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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 Zealanda year ago
  • Dr Libby 🌟🌟

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rubyfive
    New Zealanda year ago

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Listeners call it insightful, warm, and relatable, with a sense of validation for midlife experiences.
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Telling the truth under pressure | Barbara Dreaver
Q: What drives you to keep telling difficult stories even when there is personal risk?
Barbara explains that a strong sense of why—providing truthful information to the public and shining light on injustice—keeps her moving forward, despite fear or pressure.
Living alongside adversity | Jess Quinn
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the fact that one day you were playing outside with your sisters and your femur breaks?
Jess shares her experience of breaking her femur at eight years old, which unexpectedly led to the discovery of cancer.
How to fix your brain | TJ Power
Q: What was the hardest drug to give up?
TJ cites cannabis as the hardest substance to let go of due to its subtlety and the impact it had on his brain.
How to fix your brain | TJ Power
Q: Can I ask you, A, to share a little bit of your own story, and B, to tell us who you had in mind when you wrote The DOSE Effect?
TJ shares his journey with OCD and his initial dopamine-driven behaviors before recognizing the need to balance his brain chemistry.
Savouring the seasons | Nadia Lim
Q: Can you think of a time when you were bulldozing, but it was really hard?
Several years ago, Nadia and Carlos were very ambitious, pushing brand Nadia into the world, but now she takes a more relaxed approach to opportunities.

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

Across episodes, the show centers on midlife, aging, health, and personal growth with a distinctly NZ perspective. Conversations blend practical health and wellness topics with empowering stories from high-profile guests, activists, artists, scientists, and political figures. The tone is warm, reflective, and aimed at demystifying aging while highlighting resilience, self-care, and social issues. A few standout elements include guest diversity, integration of te reo Maori in dialogue, and a steady focus on women's health, mental well-being, and identity. This mix makes it appealing to listeners seeking thoughtful, real-life discussions about navigating midlife with curiosity and courage.

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1. Barbara Dreaver
2. Lara Briden
3. Francesca Kirwan
4. Sir John Kirwan
5. Tarryn Stokes
6. Safina Stewart
7. Lucy Lawless
8. Claire Turnbull

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