NBS Bittersweet Podcasts

About NBS Bittersweet Podcasts

NBS Bittersweet Podcasts is a 4 part series about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events. They are true stories that cover some serious topics that could be upsetting to some audiences. This series is produced by Cultural Conversations. Cultural Conversations is a community-based arts hub that facilitates opportunities for people from Nelson’s former refugee and migrant communities to share music, art and storytelling through creative programmes, workshops, and events. The primary outcome of these sessions is to enhance knowledge, awareness, and appreciation for the cultural diversity that makes up the Nelson region as well as wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

Publisher

Fresh FM

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Sept 2023

Latest episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2023

   NBS Bittersweet Podcasts - Sep 24 2023 ep04 - Sally O'Neill

   Sally O'Neill's life was turned upside down when her son Finn died in an accident aged 18. She talks about her free-spirited son and the profound, all-consuming and ongoing upheaval his death in 2014 caused. Sally also tells Tanya Nock about the bittersweet journey of learning she was adopted and discovering she had Māori whakapapa.

2. 

   17 Sept 2023

   NBS Bittersweet Podcasts - Sep 17 2023 ep03 - Jing Jing Jackson

   Jing Jing Jackson had married her Kiwi husband in her home village in the mountains of southwest China and had been living in Whakatū Nelson for six months when he died suddenly. She was on her own in a new country and an unexpected life- no visa, nowhere to live. Jing Jing’s story is one of grief, fortitude and an irrepressible belief in the importance of finding happiness and joy in our lives.

3. 

   12 Sept 2023

   NBS Bittersweet Podcasts - Sep 10 2023 ep02 - Ali Kawaji

   Ali Kahwaji was forced to flee Iraq, leaving behind his family, friends, culture and community. His journey into the unknown eventually led him to a new life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Despite PTSD and the Christchurch terror attack Ali is building a future for himself and his family with hope, bravery and resilience.

4. 

   3 Sept 2023

   NBS Bittersweet Podcasts - Sep 03 2023 ep01 - Toshie Saito

   Toshie Saito discovered her love for photography through her father and spent her childhood developing her skills with his mentorship. When he became sick and she as the only child had to step up and help support the family, she was forced by him to put aside her passion. On her sixtieth birthday, she discovered an unexpected gift from her late father and the next amazing chapter of her life began. This episode is in Japanese.