ĀIO: a road to peace

In this insightful episode we explore the energetics of magic mushrooms and how psilocybin can support the integration of trauma. Magic mushrooms can be a powerful support for rewiring our subconscious mind and expanding past our limiting beliefs. We are joined by Raquel Minh, a trauma-informed facilitator, plant medicine guide, yoga teacher, and studio owner. She shares from her lived experience in the psychedelic realm and from learned traditions of curanderismo (healing) and yoga. With a focus on education and harm reduction, she's an advocate for psychedelic mushrooms to support transformations of the body, mind, and spirit. On a journey of reclaiming her own indigenous ancestry, she facilitates spaces to honor our roots while weaving in modern approaches like cognitive psychology and somatic practices This is such a beautiful episode, and is a weave between plant medicine and exploring the reclamation of our indigenous identity. Whether you are curious about magic mushrooms or returning to your indigenous roots - this episode is sure to spark curiosity and create a space of energetic education. What we cover: Raquel's experience growing up as indigenous person and reclaiming her indigeneity. Exploring Curanderos, a Spanish term for 'healer' Becoming trauma informed to support the healing of her own trauma How being a trauma informed guide can support mushroom journeys Reframing trauma informed to nervous system regulation How magic mushrooms can expand the mind and support your healing process Magic mushrooms and integrating trauma & rewiring subconscious limiting beliefs The neurological marriage between Psilocybin and lion's mane. The wisdom of integration Magic mushrooms in Aotearoa Decriminalising vs legalising Guided micro dosing journeys Sign Up for Raquels 5 week Guide to Microdosing An Online expereince Starting Sep 24 202 https://www.raquelminh.com/post/microdosing-online-guide SOCIALS: RAQUEL website | www.raquelminh.com instagram | @globaltumbleweed.chica Instagram | @kanukayoga ĀIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ Sponsor: Absolute Essential Ditch the cheap low grade essential oils and get high quality, sustainably sourced plant extracts for non toxic self care, health and cleaning products. Visit www.absoluteessential.com Use code: AIO20 For 20% off your next order.

Unlock the power of menstrual cycle awareness in this enlightening episode as we explore the four seasons of a woman's inner seasons —spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Discover how understanding these phases can enhance your well-being, intuition, self awareness and self compassion. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection with your body or seeking practical tools for aligning your life with your menstrual cycle, this episode is packed with empowering insights to help you embrace your innate feminine wisdom. We are joined by Charlotte, a Cyclical Wellbeing practitioner, certified Menstruality Mentor, and graduate of Red School's acclaimed Menstruality Leadership Programme. She holds a MSc with distinction in wellbeing psychology and has specialised training in a variety of wellbeing modalities including hormonal health, women's yoga therapy and self-care, and chronobiology. This is such a liberating episode filled with insight about how we can live more in alignment with our inner seasons. The time is now ladies to bring this sacred knowledge into our lives to support us in discovering a harmonious relation with our bodies. What we cover: Cyclical physiology and phycology The energetics of the four seasons The Luteal phase is where we can meet our inner critic The 5 phases of our Winter phase Nervous system and hormones Birth control and attuning to the moon cycle Archetypes of the four phases Sponsor: Ti Ani Wild & Organic Harvested Tea www.tiani.co.nzUse promo code: AIO15 for 15% off your orders. Socials: CHARLOTTE FRIEDRICH website | https://charlottefriedrich.com/ instagram | @herinnerwilderness AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ Resources: Free Cycle Sinking Chart - Created by Charlotte Friedrich

This week's episode is full power. We are joined by Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi Zainey (Waitaha; Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Kahu; Ngāti Haua; Ngāti Ruanui; Lebanese; Scottish; Irish) Through the reclamation of her whakapapa and ancestral gifts, Chelita is an established practitioner of the Māori Healing Arts including Mirimiri, Rongoā Māori, Hau Tapu Breathwork, Matakite, and Taonga Pūoro. She works as a conduit and channel for Ngā Mareikura o Waitaha – the Grandmothers of the Waitaha Nation. Chelita has been a practitioner, Teacher, Guide, and Mentor for over a decade. Chelita is a Certified Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator trained by Owaken Breathwork and is now traveling the world sharing her medicine. In this episode we explore Chelitas journey from discovering her matakite (clairvoyant, seer) gifts, growing up in a pākeha family and the disconnection she experienced from her culture and in turn her gifts. Chelitas shares her learnings while working in the sex industry and how that brought to light her gifts as a mentor and guide. She talks about her liberation through the darkness and the connection she found traveling through the 12 heavens (a founding spiritual concept in Te Ao Māori) which reformed her connection to her ancestors and guides. We talk about Atua Wahine (Māori Goddesses) and various Māori healing tools and concepts. Chelita now supports people to rekindle their connection to spirit and their support team - empowering you to be your own healer. TRIGGER WARNING - we briefly talk about childhood ritualistic abuse (about an hour and six minutes in) What we cover: Ko wai koe, where do your waters descend? Chelita's experience discovering her Matakite (clairvoyant/seer) gifts. Allowing her gifts to shine through while working in the sex industry. Chelitas experience with Te Po, The Darkness. Connecting with her tupuna/ancestors Atua wāhine - Māori Goddesses/deities Traveling through the 12 heavens to communicate with Ngā Mareikura (divine feminine entities) Aho Tapu - The first line of weaving. Clearing distortions from the field. The body can conceal trauma until it's safe to reveal - discovering repressed trauma. Healing from ritualistic abuse Clearing tools in Te Ao Māori SOCIALS: CHELITA ZAINEY website | www.chelitazainey.com/ instagram | @chelita.zainey ĀIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast website | www.aiothepodcast.com/ TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ Sponsor: AWWA Period Care Let go of toxic tampons and pads my loves, allow your menstrual blood to flow freely and safely with Awwa Period Underwear. My favorite period Underwear! Visit - www.awwaperiodcare.com/ Use code: AIO For 15% off your next order.

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the mystical world of astrology, exploring the profound connections between celestial bodies and our personal journeys. We uncover how planetary alignment influences our lives, guiding us toward self-inquiry and introspection. Today we are joined by Kāren Hunter, a multifaceted woman. She weaves music, astrology and tarot into her offerings, with the intention of contributing to the awakening of humanity. She offers one on one readings, group workshops, festival performances, shamanic sound journeys and facilitates ceremonies. This episode is such poetry, soul medicine if you will. Discover how the stars can illuminate your path and resonate with the rhythms of your soul. What we cover: How music and astrology collide Mama Moon Auditioning your ascendant sign Saturn teaches us to grow up An offering for people in the Saturn Returns. North and South Node being the head and the tail of the dragon. Socials: Kāren Hunter instagram | @karen.hunter.nz website | www.karenhunter.com AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_

Dive into the mystical world of astrology, where the stars and planets hold the keys to radical self enquiry and acceptance. In this episode, we'll unravel the ancient wisdom of the twelve astrological zodiac signs, explore the profound impact of celestial alignments, and discover how our north and south nodes can illuminate our paths with clarity and purpose. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious newcomer, this is the perfect 101 Astrology episode to satisfy your curiosity and expand your cosmic knowledge. Today we are joined by Anoushka Van Rijn, an astrologer, tarot reader, jewelry designer and Angelic Reiki practitioner. Anoushka creates intentional spaces to guide people into the depths of their psyche, to connect with their higher selves and spirit guides. She helps people to unearth what the soul wants to say through creative self expression. This one is such a juicy one honey's, filled with esoteric knowledge and grounded relatability. What we cover. Anoushka's journey through sobriety, her relationship with food and navigating ADHD at a young age. The light and dark of the 12 zodiac signs. Sun, Moon, Rising Signs. Houses. Planets. North and South Node for purpose and aligment. The Aquarian Age. Our defects of character are our strengths to embrace. Socials: ANOUSHKA VAN RIJIN instagram | @anoushkavanrijin website | www.anoushkavanrijn.com AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ Sponsor: Absolute Essential Ditch the cheap low grade essential oils and get high quality, sustainably sourced plant extracts for non toxic self care, health and cleaning products. Visit www.absoluteessential.com Use code: AIO20 For 20% off your next order.

This ones for my honeys who are working to cultivate a delicious relationship with their inner worlds. Self love you say? Sure it's a hype word at the moment and rightly so - this world needs more people deeply loving and honoring themselves. Gone are the days where this feels selfish. There is so much pain and suffering in the world, sometimes we feel helpless, the work we do internally absolutely contributes to the collective consciousness of this planet. Heal ourselves and we can heal the world. We are joined today by Kayla Anderson, she is a self-love guide, helping you to cultivate a strong foundation of self-worth, confidence and implement empowering habits so you can live the life you dream of. Combining the heart opening therapies of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, Somatic Dance, Ceremonial Cacao, and breathwork, Kayla creates experiences that are highly transformational, creating profound shifts within the body and mind. Kayla is going through an empowering time of reclaiming her singledom and finding deep pleasure in her own company. Let this be a beacon of hope for those that are either in their single season, coming out of a relationship or simply wanting to feel more presence and wholeness in your own company. WHAT WE COVER: We share our stories of coming out of a long term relationships and having no idea who we were. Relationship culture, babe we are whole on our own. The single season being fertile ground for deep self love and contentment . Allowing our inner mother to lead. Turning negative Inner self talk into loving and compassionate dialog. Conscious Friendships, have the hard conversation. "Your shine is triggering me". The importance of safe words in friendships. Sisterhood wounding stemming from the witch hunts. Pleasure - walking through the world as a well fucked women. SOCIALS: KAYLA instagram | @lovewithkaylaanderson AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_

Dr Corin Storkey of Seleno health brings the heat today. This informative episode sheds light on the incredible plant medicine of Maca and Cacao. We dive into the ancient world of indigenous traditions and practices and learn how the energetics of these plants can support our mind, body and spirit. If you are seeking gentle ways to heal from chronic illness or simply seeking to build more vitality and mauri (life force) this episode is for you. It's informative, research backed and will leave you feeling inspired to make conscious decisions about your purchases. This ones for my plant medicine lovers. WHAT WE COVER From sick and suicidal to finding love & maca in the Peruvian jungle Maca being the gateway to vitality Energetics around maca How maca can support your health ailments A jaguar asked Sally to seek the origins of Cacao Drug cartels brutally disrupting Cacao farming and harvesting in the 80s and 90s The history of Cacao KA - KA - WA. Cacao's original name. Rebirth through the process of Cacao Neuroscience and Cacao - what Cacao's doing in our bodies. SOCIALS: CORIN / SELENO HEALTH website | www.selenohealth.com instagram | @seleno.health AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_

We are in for a treat today my loves, a powerful and compassionate transmission from Donna Kerridge. Some may call her the Grandmother of Rongoā, how blessed we are to hear her speak so passionately about the natural world, Te Ao Māori and her craft of Rongoā. Donna Kerridge (Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti Mahuta) is a Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing) practitioner from Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand who is deeply connected to our Earth and her wisdom. She is a humble advocate, healer and leader, passionate about indigenous practices that focus on healing and restoring our people and our Whenua (land). She advises a number of Government and educational organisations in this space to shape policy. Deeply anchored in mātauranga Māori and in her intuition, Donna is a powerful facilitator, helping groups discover their own wisdom, their indigeneity and learn from each other in service of our Earth and future generations. Strap in, I felt such resonance in my body while sitting with her - I know you will feel it too. WHAT WE COVER Uplifting Mauri (lifeforce) in people and places. Maintaining Balance, Get tooled up. Shifting the interpretation of what rongoā is. A kōrero (conversation) on Mana Learning to be more Interdependent The powerful journey of learning Te Reo Maori The land formed us as Māori Our tupuna/ancestors never leave us. Atua Māori Karakia is the intention in my heart, supported by my soul. Te Ao Māori in our modern world. SOCIALS: DONNA website | www.oranewzealand.com/ AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast website | aiothepodcast.com TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ SPONSOR: Pure Nature Pure Nature supplies ingredients so you can make your own health, beauty, and craft products to use, share or sell. It's a supermarket for witches, cultivate your apothecary with the support of Pure Nature. Website: https://www.purenature.co.nz/ Promo Code: AIO10 for %10 off your next order. This is a one time only code so get your bulk order sorted ;)

Sarsha Hope, founder of the Somatic Dance International Teacher Training, dives deep into the world of embodiment and somatic movement. She clarifies the difference between embodiment and somatics, emphasizing how trusting your body's intuition can transform decision-making. Sarsha discusses the importance of energetic hygiene for facilitators and outlines trauma-informed practices essential for safe group spaces. She also highlights the healing power of dance, advocating for gentle, paced approaches to trauma work and the significance of connecting with nature for peace.

Hello beautiful humans. Todays episode is so fucking delicious! We have Sophia Paskell, a friend and incredibly inspiring woman on the pod. Sophia is a Mother, a Writer, a Childbirth Educator and an experienced Birth Doula. Having attended well over 200 births and part of thousands of pregnancies, Sophia has dedicated 16 years to guiding women inward to a deeper knowing and to strengthen their intuition. Sophia explores life's intense themes unconventionally — grief, death, fear, love — she encourages full, unbridled expression. Her workshops empower deep self connection to unearth and release authenticity. Sophia embraces the raw, the real, and the profoundly beautiful journey of life. You honeys are really going to love this one - we chat about rites of passages, the maiden, mother crone archetypes, expressing grief, birth and we touch on huge impact of experiencing miscarriage. This is such a potent kōrero (conversation) for women in all walks of life, I'm sure you will feel inspired and empowered to be the full fuck off women that you are! We are done dampening our expression of emotion, Sophia is such a guiding light in that space - of freely, truly authentically expressing all of our shades. TRIGGER WARNING - we discuss miscarriage in this epsiode (in an empowering and supportive way) What we cover: Reconnecting with her Māoritanga through discovering the grief her grandmother experienced Rites of passage - the maiden, the mother the crone. Birth and death The sound of birth The need to express grief regularly The bigness of miscarriage Birth Doula - to be a servant of a woman Emotional support for women during the biggest transformational moment of their life - birth The journey to becoming a birth doula Socials: SOPHIA instagram | @mothers_circle website | www.motherscircle.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_