Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

Comedian, commentator, and depressed alcoholic James Nokise is inviting you to join him and some special guests in 'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower' - a brand new podcast about headspace and happiness.

"I'm a bad alcoholic!"

Over eight episodes, James will be having funny and frank conversations with actors, TV personalities, and comedians about their strategies for staying happy, in his safe place, the shower... with fried chicken.

Sometimes it'll get spicy.

Sometimes it'll get crunchy.

And sometimes chicken metaphors won't be enough.

Because this chat will get real (the language, the subjects) so make sure you're in a safe space with your comfort food and then come join us.

Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower.

Eat. Cry. Shower.

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Breakfast host Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy, and how a surprising (and disgusting) mean girl prank played on her set helped set her up for life. By the way, Hayley's chicken of choice? Korean Fried Chicken.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.

Safe to Talk - Sexual Harm Helpline 0800 044 344

Depression.org.nz: 0800 111 757 (24/7)

Samaritans.org.nz: 0800 726 666 (24/7)

Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz

What's Up (7pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 children's helpline (1pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-10pm weekends)

Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7)

Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254

Healthline: 0800 611 116

Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

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Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.

Where to get help:

Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.

Safe to Talk - Sexual Harm Helpline: 0800 044 344

Depression.org.nz: 0800 111 757 (24/7)

Samaritans.org.nz: 0800 726 666 (24/7)

Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz

What's Up (7pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 children's helpline (1pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-10pm weekends)

Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7)

Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254

Healthline: 0800 611 116

Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details