Stand Up Again

After more than 46 years in policing, Detective Inspector Scott Beard has investigated some of New Zealand’s most high-profile crimes, including the Grace Millane case.

Scott joins Sophie and Nick to share what really happens behind a major homicide investigation, from confronting danger and delivering devastating news to families to facing intense international media scrutiny.

He opens up about the emotional toll of decades spent witnessing tragedy, why teamwork and communication are critical under pressure, and how policing has shifted from a culture of “harden up” to recognising the importance of mental health.

Scott also shares his work protecting children and the lessons that have kept him resilient: look after yourself, put family first and don’t let things happen; make things happen.

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From the ages of 13 to 17, Angela Alexander was locked in a basement by her father and stepmother, enduring years of psychological abuse, neglect and shame while the outside world had no idea what was happening.

Everything changed when a school social worker recognised something was wrong and helped Angela escape.
Angela shares the long road of therapy and healing that followed, reconnecting with her mother, becoming a parent herself and eventually finding the courage to publicly tell her story.

Now an audiologist specialising in auditory processing disorders, Angela has transformed a childhood spent unheard into a life devoted to helping others be understood.

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On Episode 27 of Stand Up Again with Sophie and Nick Rado, we talk with Kiwi ultra-runner Sophie Woods, who just completed the gruelling 2,000km Via Alpina across eight countries in under 28 days, setting a new fastest known time and becoming the fastest person to complete the route.

Behind that extraordinary achievement is a deeply personal journey. Sophie opens up about unsuccessful IVF, grieving her dream of becoming a mum, and learning to accept a life different from the one she had imagined. After falling out of love with running and feeling let down by her body, taking on an enormous new challenge helped Sophie rediscover what her body was capable of and find joy again.

Sophie shares what ultra-running has taught her about life’s inevitable highs and lows, doing the hard thing, and knowing that a bad hour doesn’t mean a bad day.

If you’re in a funk, ready to set a new goal or simply need some inspiration to get moving again, this episode is for you.

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Welcome back to Stand Up Again with Sophie and Nick Rado. On Episode 26, we talk with sex and relationship therapist Jo Robertson about sex, relationships, parenting and keeping our kids safe in an increasingly complicated online world.

Jo shares practical advice for tackling the “tricky chats” many parents struggle with, from pornography and consent to online safety and healthy relationships. She explains why keeping communication open with our children matters more than getting every conversation perfect.

Jo also takes us inside her new TVNZ+ documentary What Happened to Sex?, which explores the rise of rough and potentially harmful sexual behaviours among young people, the influence of pornography, and what parents can do to help create a healthier culture around sex, respect and relationships.

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When life pushed Ben Logan to breaking point, he discovered that the same skills needed to survive in the mountains could help him survive almost anything.

Former professional triathlete and Logan Performance founder Ben Logan joins Sophie and Nick to share a remarkable story of resilience, leadership and finding purpose through adversity.

After a childhood impacted by domestic violence, Ben found an escape in endurance sport, eventually becoming a professional triathlete. Today, he takes individuals and teams deep into the mountains around Wānaka, where helicopters, survival challenges, freezing conditions, remote backcountry and cold-water immersion become a training ground for resilience, leadership and performing under pressure.

Ben also shares the moment he had to stand up again. Within weeks, he faced a marriage separation, his mother’s declining health and the devastating loss of his brother. Faced with leading a major wilderness expedition just days later, Ben turned to the very tools he teaches others: vulnerability, preparation, teamwork and a clear sense of purpose.

It’s a powerful conversation about discovering what we’re capable of when life puts everything we’ve learned to the test.

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