As part of the wellness programme of events surrounding the Museum of Broken Relationship exhibition, mental health advocate Richie Hardcore will present a moving talk about wellness and connection. Richie has won national and international Muay Thai and kickboxing titles, and earnestly believes that fighting saved him – from depression, potential drug and alcohol abuse, and ironically, from seeing violence as a solution.
Richie is a Ministry of Social Development ‘It’s Not Ok’ Champion, working to educate and end violence against women. He is an educator and public speaker, focusing on exploring mental health, well-being, masculinity, and ending rape culture, and sexual and family violence. He often appears on TV and radio panels and shows discussing social issues.
This Thursday we are hosting a public talk with Richie in which he speaks about dropping the stigma of mental health, and the power of vulnerability and human connection in a social era.
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Fighting the Stigma with Richie Hardcore |
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 Inception – Sci-fi Friday
Once a month, the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium hosts a screening of science fiction classics, and for February, we are excited to be screening the existential heist film Inception!
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Rated M – Medium level violence. Run time 148 mins. Tickets are available from the Museum Shop, or online.
7pm, Friday 21 February
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
Adults $15, Children $10
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The Physiology of Love
and Grief
Love, loss, and grief can be a bumpy ride, causing both physical and emotional pain.
But can you really die of a broken heart?
Three experts discuss the physiology of love and grief, love hormones, stress hormones, and emotions.
5.30pm, Thursday 27 February
Barclay Theatre
Free admission
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 Yoga + Mindfulness for Wellness
Feeling less than zen than you hoped in 2020? Being back to work already making your brain fizz? We can help, with mindfulness and yoga sessions at Otago Museum.
Feel good.
Yoga for Wellness
5.45pm, Wednesday 19 February, and Wednesday 11 March
$20 per session | Book tickets
Mindfulness for Wellness
5.45pm, Tuesday 3 March
$20 per session | Book tickets |
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