Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton
Episodes
Finding Your Why
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for Season 4 of Hope is Real. This season is slightly different from the others, instead of 10 interview episodes, Jazz will be sitting dow...
Time for Season 4
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for Season 4 of Hope is Real. This season is slightly different from the others, instead of 10 interview episodes, Jazz will be sitting dow...
Ask me anything!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jazz and Gen answer your questions. Like how to deal with online bullies? How do you to tell your parents about self harm? And how to...
Bree Tomasel - Living in a world not built for you
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the season finale, Jazz speaks with broadcaster and author Bree Tomasel. Bree recounts a harrowing attack when she was nine and how her chidhood a...
Angela Bloomfield - Life is a grey area
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz speaks with television icon Angela Bloomfield. Angela talks about her time on Shortland street and how her character Rachel was the vehicle for a...
Brielle Gillingham - You can do anything with BPD
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW* This content discusses topics such as ........ and mental distress. Jazz speaks to Brielle Gillingham a mental health advocate and counsellor who ...
Jonathan Clark - Breaking the cycle of addiction
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW* This content discusses topics such as addiction and mental distress. In this episode Jazz talks to Jonathan Clark husband of Tiktok personality Ka...
Oliver Mills: Being kinder to yourself
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz invites Oliver Mills back again for Season 3, and he updates us on his jo...
Dr Courtney Tracey: Breaking the stigma around BPD
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz talks with Dr Courtney Tracy about living with Borderline Personality Dis...
Whitney Lee-Bandfield: Finding hope in culture
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* This content discusses topics such as mental distress. Jazz speaks to Whitney Lee-Bandfield, who she met through the Voices Of Hope campaign. Whi...
Anna Muller: Let's try just one more time
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide and mental distress. Jazz speaks with Anna Muller about her journey from traumatic childhood, addic...
Jazz's Story: Finding my way back to Hope
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* This content discusses topics such as suicide, sexual assault and mental distress. Welcome back to Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton. In this episo...
Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton Season 3
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LAUNCHES 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Welcome back for season three of Hope is Real with Jazz Thornton, the podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit...
Lily Grace: first love and break-ups
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of season two, Jazz Thornton talks to YouTuber Lily Grace about breaking up with her first love, growing up with a famous sister...
Advice from Jazz
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need a big sister to give you advice. In this episode, Jazz Thornton answers your questions. How do you tell your parents you’re strug...
Oliver Mills: everyone cries in their car
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING This episode deals with the topic of suicide. TikToker Oliver Mills went viral for doing something we all do, singing and crying in ...
Kat Clark: from teen mum to TikTok star
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses the topic of domestic violence. TikTok sensation Kat Clark shot to fame with candid videos about her family. ...
Q&A with Gen Mora
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jazz Thornton is joined by Voices of Hope co-founder Gen Mora for a special Q&A. Jazz and Gen talk about how their friendship ha...
Toni Street: dealing with loss
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Jazz Thornton for this week's episode of Hope is Real is broadcaster Toni Street. Well known on New Zealand TV screens, Toni’s bubbly person...
Steve Price: getting through the hard stuff
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: This episode may be distressing to some listeners. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP). In this episode ...
Alicia Lineham: what it's like living with Jazz
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and Jazz delivered! In this episode you'll hear from the most requested guest, none other than Jazz's flatmate Alicia Lineham. Alicia spills...
Ilona Maher: Strong is Feminine
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton talks with rugby sevens and Tik Tok star Ilona Maher. Ilona found Tik Tok fame after sharing a behind the scenes view at the Toyko 2021...
Eli Matthewson: become the representation you need
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off season two, Jazz Thornton is joined by comedian Eli Matthewson to share how he really felt being voted off Dancing with the Stars, what it...
Season Two Trailer
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for season two of Hope is Real with Jazz Thornton, the podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more ...
Kara Robinson Chamberlain: Your past doesn't define you, it refines you
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* Jazz Thornton talks with Kara Robinson Chamberlain about her amazing life story which has been made into a lifetime movie in America. Kara was ki...
Jess Quinn: Representation is important to everyone
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton talks with Jess Quinn about her journey from child cancer survivor to Paralympian, body positive advocate and model. Jess talks about he...
Tai Tupou: No awards for being the toughest guy
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton talks Tai Tupou, men’s mental health advocate and charity founder. They speak about Tai’s journey into mental health advocacy, his c...
Kirsten Davis: What your therapist really thinks
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton talks with Psychologist and friend Kirsten Davis to answer all the questions you ever had for and about your therapist. Do they have fav...
Jamie Hyder: Bad times will always give way to good
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton speaks with SVU star Jamie Hyder about the mental toll the showbiz industry can take on actors, how she dealt with her own depression af...
Lindsay Fleming: ADHD is a superpower
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton speaks with licensed Therapist and TikTok influencer Lindsay Fleming about ADHD, why she creates the content about neurodiversity, how i...
Kevin Hines: Miracles happen and it takes work
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*TW* Jazz Thornton speaks with mental health advocate Kevin Hines about his incredible journey from the being born to drug addicted parents, being ado...
Genevieve Mora: Finding our voices together
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Thornton speaks with Voices Of Hope co-founder and friend Genevieve Mora about how they met, what influenced them to start the charity, the early...
Spencer Barbosa: Letting yourself shine no matter what
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz and Spencer talk about letting yourself shine no matter what other people say, what it's like to become an influencer and setting big goals for y...
Dr Steph: Telling our story for the first time
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz sits down with Dr Steph as they share the full story for the first time. That appointment, the aftermath and the journey to where we are now. H...
Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton - Season One Launches Mar 2nd 2023
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON ONE LAUNCHES MARCH 2ND 2023 Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join J...