Continuing the Conversation on Resilience with Dr Lucy Hone

‍A Strong Community Response

Last month, Wānaka was fortunate to host Dr Lucy Hone, who spoke to a packed Lake Wānaka Centre and facilitated a powerful half‑day workshop.

The response from the community was incredible — a clear sign that Lucy’s message around resilience, grief, and everyday mental wellbeing deeply resonated with many people.

A Message That Connected

For those who were able to attend, Lucy’s honesty, warmth, and practical insights were both moving and grounding.

For others, the timing simply didn’t work — and many have since asked how they can hear more from her.

Continuing the Conversation

A great place to continue that conversation is Lucy’s recent appearance as a guest on the Between Two Beers podcast.

In the episode, Lucy shares her personal story alongside thoughtful and accessible reflections on resilience, navigating loss, and the small, practical ways we can support our mental wellbeing — especially during challenging times.

It’s an engaging and relatable listen, whether you’re new to Lucy’s work or have followed it for some time.

Why These Conversations Matter

The strong turnout for Lucy’s talks here in Wānaka, and the response afterwards, highlighted just how timely and needed these conversations are in our community.

Many people spoke about how reassuring it was to hear open, honest discussion about coping — especially when life doesn’t go to plan.

Keeping the Kaupapa Alive

If you weren’t able to attend in person, or if you’d like to revisit Lucy’s insights in your own time, the podcast is a meaningful way to do that.

Even for those who were there on the night, it offers a chance to pause, reflect, and keep the kaupapa alive.

Sometimes the most powerful step is simply keeping the conversation going.

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