Kyle MacDonald
@kylemacd.bsky.social
Psychotherapist | Author | Broadcaster | Co-host of “The Nutters Club” on NewstalkZB | Director at the Robert Street Clinic | Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa - New Zealand 🇳🇿 💚 | See link to buy my book “Shit Happens”: https://linktr.ee/kylemacd
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Kyle MacDonald
@kylemacd.bsky.social
· Oct 5
Australian Author Opens Up About Mental Health Journey
Australian journalist and published author Jonathon ‘J.Mo’ Moran, shared his personal journey through mental health struggles, his upbringing in Canberra,
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Metallica in November is not a surprise
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Metallica in November is not a surprise
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Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
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Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
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The Paediatric Society of NZ - representing the clinical field most relevant here - have released maybe the strongest statement of all the medical bodies: “puberty blockers are an established, safe, reversible, and
life-saving treatment option”
life-saving treatment option”
PSNZ responds to government announcement on puberty blockers
www.paediatrics.org.nz
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Paediatric Society of NZ - representing the clinical field most relevant here - have released maybe the strongest statement of all the medical bodies: “puberty blockers are an established, safe, reversible, and
life-saving treatment option”
life-saving treatment option”
Couldn’t find any bootlickers
Social Development Minister Louise Upston admitted this morning the ACT/National coalition pledge to create an approved list of GPs for sickness benefits isn't going to happen:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Minister admits coalition pledge on sickness benefits isn’t happening
Louise Upston says an ACT coalition promise to create an approved list of doctors for sickness benefits won’t happen.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Couldn’t find any bootlickers
Peggy Burrows for New Zealander of the Year.
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Peggy Burrows for New Zealander of the Year.
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There it is. We just reneged on Paris. FYI @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social & @ukparliament.parliament.uk
“Under questioning in the meeting, Willis also confirmed the government had no intention of buying offshore carbon credits to meet the 2030 Paris agreement as part of a "performative awards ceremony" even if that meant it would breach its commitment.”
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'A bit tired, a bit ratty': Heated exchange between Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament
The Finance Minister has called the opposition's behaviour "unbecoming" after accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
There it is. We just reneged on Paris. FYI @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social & @ukparliament.parliament.uk
Good.
BREAKING: PATHA has filed an urgent injunction in the high court seeking to prevent the puberty blocker ban from coming into force, as part of an urgent judicial review we are seeking to overturn the ban entirely.
November 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Good.
Is Stanford attempting to talk to the minority who support this Treaty removal nonsense, with her "convinced... ...disgusting" etccomments, or is she losing it under the pressure?
As a member of a board I can assure you we required no convincing, and were asked by a number of our community to do so
As a member of a board I can assure you we required no convincing, and were asked by a number of our community to do so
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Is Stanford attempting to talk to the minority who support this Treaty removal nonsense, with her "convinced... ...disgusting" etccomments, or is she losing it under the pressure?
As a member of a board I can assure you we required no convincing, and were asked by a number of our community to do so
As a member of a board I can assure you we required no convincing, and were asked by a number of our community to do so
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Some political parties will literally disestablish entire layers of local government rather than go to therapy (for their entrenched racism)
Regardless of kayfabe comms and Nat equivocation in media, ACT always says the thing to its red-faced griefer audience
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Some political parties will literally disestablish entire layers of local government rather than go to therapy (for their entrenched racism)
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Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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It’s wild that the tradition of singing anthems before sports matches started with a Wales v NZ rugby match in 1905, as the Welsh wanted to drown out the haka.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
It’s wild that the tradition of singing anthems before sports matches started with a Wales v NZ rugby match in 1905, as the Welsh wanted to drown out the haka.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
The government’s ban on puberty blockers undermines clinical expertise and targets trans youth with a policy that lacks evidence, consistency and fairness.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Should I Confront My Friend About Her Affair?
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November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Should I Confront My Friend About Her Affair?
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Can even this government ignore 1000 schools?
Over 1000 schools say they will back Te Tiriti, after Government removes obligation
This law change has put Education Minister Erica Stanford under pressure, facing heat from schools, from parents and, unusually, supporters of the change.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Can even this government ignore 1000 schools?
How to find resilience with ongoing mental health challenges
How to find resilience with ongoing mental health challenges
In the latest episode of The Nutters Club, host Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle McDonald delved into the critical topics of perseverance, resilien
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November 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
How to find resilience with ongoing mental health challenges
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After the disgusting suggestion from Labour that we strip mine refugees, this cheered me: A 70 year old ex-shop steward (union man) & a 40 something tech worker (manager) both agree the Greens are the only ones speaking sense. Green messaging is breaking through! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Dining across the divide: ‘We both came out thinking Zack Polanski is a breath of fresh air’
They both liked the Greens’ Zack Polanski and disliked the tech oligarchs. But could they find common cause over the power of the unions?
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After the disgusting suggestion from Labour that we strip mine refugees, this cheered me: A 70 year old ex-shop steward (union man) & a 40 something tech worker (manager) both agree the Greens are the only ones speaking sense. Green messaging is breaking through! www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The mental health crisis that lead to med school: Dr Carlton Irving
The mental health crisis that lead to med school: Dr Carlton Irving
Dr. Carlton Irving’s life story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of purpose. From a challenging childhood marked by frequent mo
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November 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The mental health crisis that lead to med school: Dr Carlton Irving
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Opinion | I’m a Psychoanalyst. This Is What Technology Is Doing to Us.
Opinion | I’m a Psychoanalyst. This Is What Technology Is Doing to Us. (Gift Article)
We’ve lost the capacity to feel the grief technology brings.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Opinion | I’m a Psychoanalyst. This Is What Technology Is Doing to Us.
What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm reduction or minimisation perspective can help.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Therapy and counseling are more effective than social strategies in reducing loneliness, study says
Therapy and counseling are more effective than social strategies in reducing loneliness, study says
Interventions designed to reduce loneliness can be effective, but do not yet offer a complete solution to what is becoming a worldwide public health problem, according to research published in the…
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November 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Therapy and counseling are more effective than social strategies in reducing loneliness, study says
Every choice has an energy cost. Learn to manage your budget | Psyche Videos
Every choice has an energy cost. Learn to manage your budget | Psyche Videos
Modern life demands constant decision-making, which can be exhausting and costly. Here’s how to manage your budget
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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Every choice has an energy cost. Learn to manage your budget | Psyche Videos
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss?
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss? (Gift Article)
Yes. Here’s how to cope.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss?
Despair can help us mourn lost futures and chart new paths | Psyche Ideas
Despair can help us mourn lost futures and chart new paths | Psyche Ideas
Hope is indispensable. But when false hope blinds us to reality, a short bout of despair might be the antidote we need
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November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Despair can help us mourn lost futures and chart new paths | Psyche Ideas
Boomer's gonna Boom...
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'They tried to scare us to death': Row at Auckland retirement village as management bans EVs
Affected residents have called the ban 'silly' and 'unreasonable', taking it to mediation.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Boomer's gonna Boom...
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