Kia Ora, welcome to the Reviving Hope podcast with me your host Bronnie Tressler. I know what it is to struggle with and recover from significant mental health challenges. I also live in wellness with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and anxiety.
In this podcast you will hear inspiring recovery stories, and also from various guests who have great wisdom to share on mental health and Christian faith.
I live in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. This podcast is gentle and practical, faith-filled and inspiring. I believe hope is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Reviving Hope podcast is for people experiencing mental health challenges and those who support them.
For more information visit revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker, Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music, NZ.
This episode I talk with my friend Mariah Hudler, a licensed mental health clinician who is passionate about the intersection between money and emotion. Mariah shares about the relationship between behaviours such as overspending and the nervous system. Her treatment is tailored to meet the varied mental health needs of her clients. Mariah gives some brief methods for calming the nervous system. She is based in California providing evidence-based psychotherapy.
For more information about Mariah and Koru Financial Therapy visit Koru Financial Therapy
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
29 Jul 2025
Hope Beyond a Diagnosis | with Richard Black
This episode I talk with a friend Richard Black about what happens in the space after someone receives a mental health diagnosis. Richard discusses the hope that neuroplasticity offers and how we can learn to regulate our emotions. I share from my personal experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the hope that I found following this. Richard is a counsellor, and sought after speaker in Aotearoa New Zealand.
For reflective questions on this episode and more about Richard Black’s counselling and church leadership services visit https://revivinghope.life
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
5 Dec 2024
Time to Talk about Porn | with Brett Harvey
In this episode I sit down with Brett Harvey, an outstanding communicator who equips parents and educators with the tools to effectively talk about pornography with children and youth. His organisation Tāima Kōrero, Time to Talk, is helping to mitigate the harmful effects of pornography on young people in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
In this conversation Brett has a message for parents, as well for those who use pornography and wish they could quit. Brett is relatable with his own recovery journey. We touch on the topics of shame and set backs as they are particularly relevant to ‘churched’ youth. Many of us know from lived experience, that shame from mental illness can cause isolation and suffering. There will be those who use porn, and experience mental health challenges as well. Please share this vital message with family, friends and church leaders.
For more information about Tāima Kōrero, contact, and excellent resources go to: https://www.taimakorero.co.nz/resources
Mind Health counselling services offer in person and online services: https://mindhealth.org/
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Blog site: https://revivinghope.life/
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
3 Sept 2024
A Restored Man | Bronnie Tressler
I retell a story that has changed my life. It is about a wild man who Jesus heals and restores in a holistic way. It is a confronting miracle that touches every part of this man's life. It offers hope for God's love and healing work in our lives. I also share from my own mental health journey.
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To contact by email bronnie@revivinghope.life
For my blog go to www.revivinghope.life
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
11 Jun 2024
Alcohol and Drug Addiction | with Roly McConnell
Roly McConnell is a drug and alcohol counsellor making a difference in the lives of whānau in Aotearoa New Zealand. His insights and approach to helping people with addictions is gained from a career spanning decades. Roly works for a kaupapa Māori organisation wrapping around the person and their whānau with support. This conversation is a taonga.
For more information about the organisation He Waka Tapu you can visit www.hewakatapu.org.nz (http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
2 Apr 2024
Being Healthy in a Church | with Richard Black | Part 2
This episode counsellor Richard Black shares insights into the gift that forgiveness is to our mental wellbeing. We may leave a church for a variety of reasons. Richard also discusses how to leave a church in a healthy way.
Part one is available on this podcast. The introductory conversation to both can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life) The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church - Part 1'.
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For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org (https://mindhealth.org/)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
29 Feb 2024
Being Healthy in a Church | with Richard Black | Part 1
Counsellor Richard Black and I discuss what it can be like looking for a Christian church. Richard also covers how to serve and give in church in a centred way - balancing our needs in different seasons of our lives. We also discuss healthy ways to perceive church leaders.
The introductory conversation can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life) The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church'.
You can support this podcast by subscribing to more great content.
For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org (https://mindhealth.org/)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
30 Jan 2024
Renew Your Mind | with Phil Tait
Phil Tait talks with me about a powerful practice for renewing our minds, and strengthening our souls. This is all about meditating on and learning Scripture. As you will hear it is an activity that has improved Phil’s mental health and life in a powerful way. I share about how I have incorporated this into my life in small ways and found the benefits too.
Visit my blog www.revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life)for ideas on how to action this in your life, along with scriptures on God's love for you.
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Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
30 Dec 2023
Lucy’s Story - Part 2
Lucy Morten is a qualified social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. She also has her personal mental health journey (discussed with me in part one). This episode we talk about Lucy's research. Her thesis is on ‘Women with bipolar and the experiences (we) have in the New Zealand psychiatric system.’
30 Dec 2023
Lucy’s Story - Part 1
This episode you will hear an inspiring life story from my friend Lucy Morten. She is a qualified social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. Being diagnosed with bipolar at only 18 years old, Lucy also knows what it is to face significant mental health challenges. I admire Lucy's courage to grow through these challenges, and work at her recovery in creative ways.
30 Nov 2023
Bron Tait’s Story
This episode I am introducing my friend Bron Tait. Bron and her husband Phil have been pastors for decades. They have an adult son who is profoundly autistic. This life experience along with her nursing background has enriched Bron’s pastoral care in the area of mental health.
Here Bron shares her story with empathy emerging from a difficult childhood. She tells of how she came to have faith in Jesus.
Bron has helped me greatly throughout my recovery journey. For more about this you can listen to episode one. We begin by having some fun about sharing the same name.
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To find out more about this episode go to www.revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
19 Oct 2023
My Story - Bronnie Tressler
This is my story. In my early thirties with a baby and two year old I faced very difficult circumstances that brought on a bipolar episode. This was marked by a psychosis, depression, as well as anxiety. In this first podcast episode I share about my experience that included hospital care with my baby. I go on to describe the activities I participated in that helped me make a very good recovery.
My story is told through a conversation with my close friend Bron Tait who journeyed with me. (We are the two Bronnies). Bron has expertise in the areas of mental health, both as a nurse and pastor. I so appreciate her wisdom and insights shared.
This episode gives the background for Reviving Hope. It’s a must listen.
This is just the beginning! There are excellent guests coming to inspire you - so don’t miss out.
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For more information go to www.revivinghope.life (http://www.revivinghope.life)
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
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