Sometimes, shit happens. Ups and downs are a part of life, whether it's dealing with grief, a break-up, losing a job, an accident, or a global pandemic. We can't control what happens to us but we can learn to control how we respond to it. Kyle MacDonald is a pyschotherapist with over 20 years experience. He writes a weekly column about mental health in the NZ Herald, and co-hosts an award-winning radio programme, The Nutters Club. In his first book, Shit Happens: Lessons for dealing with life's ups and downs, Kyle MacDonald brings together the concepts he uses in his practice to help people through the tough times.