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The Upside (2024)

Season 1 • Episode 5 • Awa Puna

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The Upside Season 1, Episode 5: Awa Puna

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Growing up, trans actress Awa Puna felt different from everyone else, was bullied and attempted suicide. She talks about how going public through art and acting helped her deal with the private pain – and show others they weren’t alone. Watch The Upside Season 1, Episode 5 Awa Puna in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Upside Season 1, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

6 episodes
Season 1
1

Jason Gunn

Surviving a heart attack left popular TV presenter Jason Gunn contemplating what success really looked like. He tells Scotty how that question led to major changes in his life – but not in ways you’d expect.

23 min
2

Valerie Adams

Adapting to life after competitive sport has presented new challenges for Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams. From taking on new roles, balancing motherhood, to getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, Dame Valerie shares how she juggles it all – while protecting her wellbeing.

23 min
3

Hayley Sproull

Presenter and comedian Hayley Sproull tells Scotty about dealing with a life-long medical condition and anxiety – and having a panic attack on the set of one of New Zealand’s favourite shows.

23 min
4

Detective Inspector Scott Beard

Detective Inspector Scott Beard explains how years of solving high-profile crimes had a snowballing effect on his mental health – not to mention three major cancer diagnoses. How has community sport helped him cope?

23 min
5

Awa Puna

Growing up, trans actress Awa Puna felt different from everyone else, was bullied and attempted suicide. She talks about how going public through art and acting helped her deal with the private pain – and show others they weren’t alone.

23 min
6

Graham Henry

Coaching the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup glory cemented Sir Graham Henry as a household name. But he reveals how, behind closed doors, a special relationship has helped him get through lows, vitriol, and depression over the years.

23 min