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One Young Mind

Our young people live in an increasingly digital world. While technology can improve our lives in many ways, we ask: do the benefits of social media for young people outweigh the harms? In this podcast, we explore why it is so hard for young people to put their phones down, and the mental health challenges rising alongside their online lives. Through lived-experience, expert insights, and honest conversations, we aim to understand what is happening for our tamariki online and what we can do to

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 9: The "global...

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/19

Big tech has called child safety reform a “global contagion risk.”Why? Because when one country stands up, others follow, and that threatens their business model. In this Spotlight Moment with 36Months founders, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and Greg Attwells, we unpack the confronting language being used behind closed doors to stop child protection from spreading. As Australia pushes forward, the world is watching, and the stakes could not be higher. This week alone, 2.6 million teens were

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How Australia Changed the Rules on Social Media with...

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/15

In this special episode ofOne Young Mind, we speak with Greg Atwells and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli, two of the dads behind36 Months, the movement that helped Australia introduce a world-first minimum age for social media. Recorded just after Australia’s under-16 law came into force, this conversation explores how a simple question, “What if no one was on it?”, sparked a national shift, and what New Zealand parents and policymakers can learn from it. Greg and Wippa share

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 8: For the parents...

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/10

In this Spotlight Moment, Jo Robertson speaks directly to parents already in the thick of it. She shares insights on what’s really happening for young people online, the pressures they’re under, and the practical steps you can take right now to protect and support your child. This episode is for the parents whose kids are online, exposed, and trying to make sense of a digital world that’s moving fast. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to set boundaries, or worried

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55:44

How parents can navigate the online world with Jo...

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/08

Keeping kids safe online can feel overwhelming, especially when the digital world shifts faster than most parents can keep up. In this episode, online-safety experts Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker from Make Sense break down what parents really need to know, and how to build digital resilience in everyday family life.As researchers, advocates and mums themselves, Jo and Holly offer clear, practical guidance on where to start. They explain why online-safety education needs to begin early (long before

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 7: Our most precious...

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/04

In this Spotlight Moment from Episode 7, economist Shamubeel Eaqub breaks down one of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa: we are running out of young people. With birth rates falling and huge social and economic pressures ahead, Shamubeel explains why NZ’s youth are now our most precious resource and why protecting them from the harms of the online world is critical to our future. This conversation dives into the urgency, the opportunities, and what is at stake if we fail to act.This is an

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55:03

The cost of inaction with economist Shamubeel Eaqub

One Young Mind ·

2025/12/01

“The most precious resource New Zealand has now is our young people… we want these young people to be as resilient, as capable as possible.” This podcast is brought to you by the B416 team. Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help - you are not alone. In this episode ofOne Young Mind, we explore the long-term societal cost of allowing young

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 6: The Subtraction of...

One Young Mind ·

2025/11/26

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5,Jonathan Haidt breaks down what it feels like to grow up in the digital age, not by imagining more, but by imagining less. Less sunlight, less laughter, less movement, less reading, less real childhood. By subtracting the core experiences that once shaped healthy development, he reveals the reality facing Gen Z and why the age we give kids smartphones matters more than most parents realise.This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real

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Reclaiming childhood in a digital age with Jonathan...

One Young Mind ·

2025/11/24

“We can reclaim childhood and return a healthy human childhood to our children.” This podcast is brought to you by theB416 team. Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help — you are not alone. In this landmark episode of One Young Mind, Professor Jonathan Haidt - whose work sparked the global movement to protect kids online - sits down with New

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 5: New Zealand has no...

One Young Mind ·

2025/11/19

In this Spotlight Moment from episode 5 with Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker from Makes Sense, we highlight that New Zealand currently has no national strategy, no commissioner, no regulator, and no comprehensive online safety law. Compared to the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, and the EU, which all have strong frameworks, NZ is falling behind. Without a strategic approach, young people remain exposed, and platforms aren’t held accountable.This is an important, eye-opening conversation about

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Inside Aotearoa’s online wild west with Jo Robertson...

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2025/11/17

In this episode, we take a closer look at what it’s like growing up in New Zealand’s Online Wild West. Compared to children in countries like the UK, Australia, or Canada, Kiwi kids face far fewer protections online. This leaves them exposed to a range of serious risks, from grooming and cyberbullying to explicit content and addictive platform design, often without any clear safety net.Jo Robertson, sexual harm prevention expert, andHolly Brooker, policy advocate fromMake Sense, join the

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 4: Meta’s safety...

One Young Mind ·

2025/11/13

Parents, kids, and tech companies all have a role to play in keeping young people safe online. But what happens when the safety features designed to protect them fail exactly when they’re needed most? In this Spotlight Moment from episode 4 with Arturo Beja, we dig into the reality behind the promises of ‘safe enough’ from big tech, exploring how even the most advanced tools can leave kids exposed to harm.This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of

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56:45

Blowing the whistle on Big Tech with Arturo Béjar

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2025/11/10

In this episode, former Meta engineer and whistleblower Arturo Béjar shares what he saw while working at Meta and the hidden dangers social media poses for teens. Arturo witnessed firsthand how algorithms amplify harmful content, contributing to eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety and even exploitation. He shares chilling real-world examples of viral challenges and predatory behaviour that put young people at risk, and explains why teen accounts and parental controls often fail to protect

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 3: Breaking down...

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2025/11/05

In this Spotlight Moment from One Young Mind, we hear a powerful reflection from Arden Morunga on how Māori and Pasifika young people are shaped by the stereotypes and expectations they see online. Constant exposure to narrow portrayals can make them question their identity and self-worth. This moment is a reminder that we are more than the labels placed on us, and that true strength comes from understanding our value beyond what society tells us to be.This is an important, eye-opening conversation

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Through their eyes. The youth voice with Arden...

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2025/11/03

This podcast is brought to you by theB416 team. Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help — you are not alone In this episode of One Young Mind, we dive into the experiences of young people navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media. Arden Morunga and Olivia Lakeman, both 17, share their personal stories, exploring the pressures to fit in, the

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 2: Why social media...

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2025/10/30

In this Spotlight Moment from Episode 2 with Dr Samantha Marsh, we hear how today’s young people are the loneliest generation, despite being more connected than ever. This snippet explores why social media isn’t creating real connection and what true friendship looks like in the digital age.This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to supportone young mindat a time. New Zealand Helplines: Lifeline: Call

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Inside the teen brain: How social media shapes...

One Young Mind ·

2025/10/27

This podcast is brought to you by theB416 team.Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help — you are not alone. In this episode, we dig into what’s actually happening inside the developing teen brain when young people scroll, swipe, tap and refresh. Dr Samantha Marsh joins us to break down the neuroscience behind social media use and why adolescents

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Spotlight Moment from Episode 1: The Algorithm Knows ...

One Young Mind ·

2025/10/22

In this Spotlight Moment from Episode 1 with Rachael Wilson, we learn that TikTok can predict an eating disorder with shocking accuracy and once it does, it amplifies harmful content. This snippet shows how algorithms put young people at risk with no regulation in place.This is an important, eye-opening conversation about the very real risks of social media, and the changes we can all make to supportone young mindat a time. New Zealand Helplines: Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)

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Straight from the front line with Steve McCracken and...

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2025/10/21

This podcast is brought to you by theB416 team.Content Warning: This episode discusses topics including suicide, mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help — you are not alone. In this first episode ofOne Young Mind, we go straight to the frontline of youth wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand. We hear from Steve McCracken, Principal of Whangaparāoa College, who has witnessed first-hand how social media is affecting young

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