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Grant Robertson: 'I am a catastrophiser' — the panic attack that changed how he copes
Grant Robertson: 'I am a catastrophiser' — the panic attack that changed how he copes
"I'm a catastrophiser," admits Grant Robertson, New Zealand's former Deputy Prime Minister. It's a confession that sits behind a high-profile political career — years of COVID decisions, and eventually, a panic attack he didn't see coming. As pressure mounted for him to take over from Jacinda Ardern, Grant was ready to reluctantly say yes, until one sentence from his partner Alf stopped him cold. In this episode, Grant opens up about the physical toll of "giving 110%," the counsel...