ĀIO: a road to peace

In today's episode, we are talking about education and decolonisation. Two massive topics. Let's dive in. We talk about creating a pepeha as a pakeha person in Aotearoa and the unique experience of being pakeha that attended a full immersion Māori school. On the podcast, today is Kiridwen (Kiri) Olds. She passionate about education, social justice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kiri graduated from Victoria University in 2015 with a BA in Environmental Studies, Te Reo Māori and Māori Studies, and received her Masters of Teaching and Learning with Distinction from AUT in 2021. Her passion for education stems from a belief that our tamariki are powerful motivators for change, individually, within whānau, and across communities. She believes that it is important, now more than ever, for our tamariki to grow up with a strong connection, understanding and respect for Papatūānuku and a belief that what they do makes a difference. She has been involved in many community organisations including as co-director of The Brothers & Sisters Collective (a creative collective that works across community, arts, and education). We discuss a fascinating philosophy called 'The Pikler Theory' that surrounds infants and children, and the need for change in our educational system. Kiri co-facilitates courses about the Te Tiriti of Waitangi and discusses her position as a tangata o te Tiriti and how that plays into her obligation to educate on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kiri is one of my closest friends, I am honoured to bring this conversation to you. What we cover: Creating a pepeha as a Pakeha person in Aotearoa Children's rights The education system in Aotearoa The Pikler Theory and how it can support infants and toddlers Language with our kids Consent with children Culture needs to match biology Emotional Literacy in schools The Treaty of Waitangi - Kiri's unique position of being a Tangata o Te Tiriti & educating on the nuances of this agreement -Tangata o Te Tiriti (people of the Treaty), where do you belong? Socials: KIRI instagram | @kiridwen email | kiridwen@gmail.com website | brothersandsisterscollective.com linkedin | Kiridwen Olds AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Matauranga Māori | Wisdom & Māori Knowledge Today's episode is epic, iconic if you will. The essence of Āio's values and purpose shines so brightly in this episode. I am deeply honored and humbled to bring it to you. I am talking to Eve Ahearn, she is of Tainui descent with whakapapa to Ngati Te Ata and Ngati Apakura, she comes from a long line of strong wāhine and matriarchal leadership. As a kaimirimiri and kaiwhitiwhitikoorero her work supports her people to forge better relationships with themselves and others. Eve weaves together her expertise in Brain Based Coaching and Rongoā Māori so that the trauma of the mind and of the trauma of the body are explored and healed in tandem to create long term transformation for the people she works with. She is a mama of two, a partner, a daughter, a sister, a friend and, like many of our magical indigenous waahine, has taken on the role of healing the intergenerational trauma in her whānau. We chat about some of my favorite topics, from understanding the masculine & feminine in all of us, exploring the dynamic relationship between physical pain and emotional pain and that powerful notion that you are your own healer. What we cover: What is Mirimiri? The haerenga (journey) to be coming a kai mirimiri (mirimiri practitioner) Being challenged by the pakeha system in Rongoa Maori The Tohunga Suppression Act & its effect on Maori medicine & healing. Mareikura explained; Nga rei - The feminine aspect in us all The masculine & feminine energies of Aotearoa mirrored in our bodies. Body parts and their tohu (signals) The 3 hearts Whakapapa mamae - generational trauma The soft side of the term 'mana wahine' Emotional pain presenting in the body You are the source of your healing A transmission for the female collective Socials: EVE instagram | @maea_nz website | maea.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA Instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Moana is a multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Samoan descent, she is a writer, director, actor, theater and film director, singer and songwriter. Her voice traverses space and time. She is warm, relatable and insightful. She creates lively spaces for different abilities, spanning all genders and shifting perspectives. Moana lives, eats and breathes art. Art is life. In this episode we explore the complex realms of being an artist and the courage it takes to put yourself out into the world. Moana's journey to developing her voice and artistic view, working with the inner critic and the process of creating works. We are all artists at heart, whether you express yourself in the kitchen, on paper, in the boardroom, on the playground, the beach, a yoga studio - we all have the ability to tap into our creative essence. This episode is a beautiful reflection of the dance between self expression and the tenderness of sharing your work. What we cover: Why is music your medicine? The Inner Critic Developing the voice Spice girls as way showers for 90s babies. The evolution of an artist Accepting privilege The creative process Be brave to share your work Receiving criticism Getting in the to performing arts industry The audition proccess Understanding creative funding in New Zealand Socials: MOANA instagram | @moetcera tik tok | moetcetera website | moanaete.com spotify | Mo Etc AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA Instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Today we welcome Cassidy Skelton, a mental health enthusiast, who is passionate about - normalising the mental health conversation. Cass blew up on Tik Tok sharing honest and raw stories about her family's history of mental health, gaining custody of her younger sister (yes becoming sole guardian overnight) and her experience of spending a weekend in the cells. Cassy brings a light & vibrant attitude towards talking about the hard stuff, which is bloody inspiring. She is motivated to share how her routines & rituals keep her afloat during challenging times and encourages others to start small and build slowly, creating a buffet of tools if you will. The state of mental health in New Zealand is astonishing, I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone in your journey. Trigger warning. We discuss suidide a bit in this episode (no details, but mentions here and there) if you or someone you know is struggling in this area there are SO many resources for you, call Aotearoa lifeline at 0800 543 354 they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Puāwaitanga is another great resource https://whakarongorau.nz/puawaitanga. What we cover: Cassy's family history of mental health Gaining custody of her sister Spending a weekend in the cells Recovering from a traumatic few years How to support people when they are going through a hard time Routines & rituals to keep you stable From darkness to finding love How Cass relates & manages her mental health Acknowledging & loving all parts of you Showing up on Tik Tok in a raw & honest way Cass's thoughts on mental health in New Zealand Socials: CASSY instagram | @cassidyskelton tik tok | @cassidyskelton website | cassidyskelton.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA Instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Adam Robertson is a Spiritual Rebel that works with individuals in deconditioning, full expression and soul guidance. Working with over 8 different modalities, and having now created his own healing method -'Twerkwerk'. In this episode, we dive into understanding how trauma works in the brain and the body. This conversation helps us understand how trauma is encoded and why physical release is so important. We discuss breathwork, which is a powerful embodiment tool, somatic healing and Adam provides us with tools to start recognising and releasing trauma today! Adam has such an infectious radiant energy and he inspires people to do the work. This conversation is informative, insightful, honest and inspiring. He is so well educated in this topic and walks the talk, he lights up when talking about Twerk werk a healing modality to release trauma, get into the body and elevate your mood and shift body image perceptions. What we cover: Breathwork & understanding our nervous system Adam teaches us a simple breathwork technique Correlation between breathwork and trauma How trauma is encoded Parasympathetic Nervous System Trauma in the body & tools to release What a breathwork session with Adam can look like A moment on grief The subconscious mind & brain wave frequencies Havening Twerking as a somatic healing tool Resources: The Body Keeps the Score - Book by Bessel van der Kolk Adams Tour Details - https://www.adamrobertson.co.nz/nztour Socials: ADAM instagram | @adamtrobertson tik tok | @twerkwerknz website | adamrobertson.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA Instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Welcome back team, season 2 baby, here we go! Today's episode is with Whitney, chief tea maker at Kaputī Studio. She is a Mama of 2 and on the reo Māori and Rongoā Māori haerenga (journey). Whitney is a tea master and educates us on this holistic practice. This conversation will lift your spirits and inspire you to adopt a tea practice & ritual. Our busy lives call for a moment of stillness at least once a day (multiple if you can) and tea is such a wonderful way to encourage stillness of the mind and heart. We explore the health benefits of tea as well as the spiritual component, how to create your own tea ceremony and the importance of karakia (prayer) in daily life. We discuss Whitney's journey into learning te reo Māori and Rongoā and the interconnectedness of tea and Atua Māori. What we cover: Whitney's whakaaro (thoughts) on tea & how it supports her life History & origins of tea Medicinal benefits of drinking tea How to create your own tea ceremony How the Atua Māori are connected to tea Rongoā Māori Te Reo Māori journey - unlearning & relearning Karakia & the frequency it holds How to brew tea correctly Purchase Kaputī blends here - https://kaputistudio.co.nz/hoko Socials: WHITNEY / KAPUTI instagram | @kaputistudio website | kaputistudio.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

I am beyond excited to have a dear friend Lisa on the podcast today, we are discussing the amazing benefits of infrared saunas and cold plunges. Lisa is a personal trainer, with a focus on mobility, recovery and wellness. Her background is in social work and performing arts, and now takes great pleasure in helping people fall in love with self care and relaxation.This one is fiery, it's fun and it's a little sassy ;) Infrared Saunas have an endless array of benefits which we dissect in this episode, we talk about stress resilience, the 4 stress responses and the importance of self care and regulating your nervous system. The Light Room (a space Lisa created) was born from witnessing first hand the stress of the pandemic on people around her. It is a recovery and wellness space based out of her home, offering Infrared Saunas, Cold Plunging, Infrared Crystal Bio Mat treatments, Massage and Mobility. The Light Room is a space where you can completely switch off, and indulge in self care, float away on a cloud of bliss while being held safely in the treetops of Eastbourne You will learn all you need to know about contract therapy, this dynamic form of healing and restoration, as well as gain insights on how to best manage your emotional and mental health. What we cover:What is infrared sauna & differences to a normal saunaCold Plunging & Contrast therapy Stress Resilience How The Light Room can support you How contrast therapy can support your mental healthThe correlation of self care & nervous system regulation The 4 stress responses The autonomic nervous system Embodiment as the antidote to anxiety Resources: Book Recommendation - The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk Socials: LISA | The Light Room instagram | @embodyingerosinstagram | @_thelightroom_ AIOinstagram | @aio.thepodcasttik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Rongoā is a traditional Māori healing system which encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing. I am joined today by kai rongoā Awhina Henry to discuss her journey through using rongoā and connecting to her wairuatanga (spirituality) Awhina celebrates the connection between humans and nature, the beautiful weaving of intention and respect for our mother earth is prevalent in her mahi (work). We talk about tree spirits, seeing the unseen, plants to support the healing process and vivid and meaningful dreams. This is a wholesome view into Te Ao Māori through the lens of Rongoā and wairuatanga. We touch on Māori stories, Gods and Deities and provide a rich landscape for growth and self reflection. Awhina has such a beautiful, gentle and loving way of talking about her passions, this one feels special. What we cover -What is rongoā-What is wairuatanga -Patupaiarehe - Tree Spirits -What is Tikanga & how it's related to rongoā -Harvesting Process -The Mauri (lifeforce) of kohekohe for healing the whare tangata (womb) & ancestral trauma-The Mauri of kawakawa, healing a broken heart -Tūpākihi for chronic pain relief -Is it appropriate for non-Māori to engage with rongoā Resources Kaputī Studio - www.kaputistudio.co.nz Socials AWHINAinstagram | @awhiorarongoa tik tok | @awhiorarongoawebsite | awhiorarongoa.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcasttik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA - instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali were written around the 2nd century BCE and are some of the earliest texts written about yoga. The 8 Limb path is a foundational philosophy within the yogic world, it is rich in teachings and inspiration to guide us to living a more purposeful and ethical life. I am joined by Holly Davies, yoga teacher and lover of yogic philosophy and teachings. We unpack what the 8 Limbs are and their relevance to this time. We discuss how these limbs can support you in liberating your mind and how you can practice yoga on and off the mat. This piece feels like poetry, Holly is a magician with her words and speaks so eloquently about these teachings. It feels relatable and deeply humbling.What we cover:The 8 Limb Path of Yoga Exploring the different 'types' (or 'styles') of yoga A journey into how to become a yoga teacher How yoga can support you Discount Code:Hot Yoga Lower Hutt & Wellington are offering Aio listeniners %20 off Yoga classes from October 18 - December 18 (2022) when you book ONLINE www.hotyogawellington.co.nz . This code is only available when you book online and not available for purchase in the studios. Promo code: breathingaio Socials: HOLLYinstagram | @hollyd12345 AIO - instagram | @aio.thepodcast- tik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA - instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss

Homeopathy is a complete form of medicine, it is a philosophy and truly a beautiful form of holistic healing. Patients get the opportunity to communicate their complex health worries with practitioners who are trained to listen, look for patterns, and uncover your unique story. Today's guest is Rebekah Ward Johnston - health coach, life coach, and Homeopath who believes that everyone knows what they need to make the most out of this one precious life. This is an educational piece about the facets of Homeopathy, we discuss Rebekahs journey through Homeopathy and she shares about how she found out she is Māori through a DNA test. If you've been here before you will know I love to yarn about witches, so of course we touch on that kaupapa (topic) at the end. This is a wonderful weaving of healing and self discovery, a truly enjoyable episode.What we cover:What is Homeopathy & how does it workThe History of HomeopathyWhen to see a Homeopath Examples of how Homeopathy can work in the body and on an emotional levelThe answer is in the storyRediscovering her MāoritangaWitch chat Resources: Institute for Integrative Nutritionhttps://www.integrativenutrition.com/ Socials: REBEKAHinstagram | @thewellnessrewardwebsite | www.thewellnessreward.com AIOinstagram | @aio.thepodcasttik tok | @aio.thepodcastTARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss