38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen
Release Date: 10/08/2024
43. Reconnecting to your indigeneity and heart-led leadership with Únagh De Brún
ĀIO: a road to peace
In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with mentor and dear sister Únagh De Brún — founder of The Cacao Ambassador and co-founder of Weave Cacao. Únagh shares her extraordinary journey of reconnecting to her indigeneity and the sacred path of creating a cacao blend drawn from the inspiration of her homeland — Ireland. She speaks into how cacao has become a bridge between worlds, cultures, and ancient wisdom. Naturally, the Great Goddess is present throughout this kōrero (conversation), anchoring our love and reverence for the Great Divine and the Feminine current. Together, we...
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42. The Medicine of Mother India with Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan
ĀIO: a road to peace
This week, we are joined by Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan, co-founder of the family business and movement Mother India. More than just a business, Mother India is a mission—to help you rebuild trust in nature's ability to heal and your own ability to heal yourself through nature’s wisdom. They offer Ayurvedic care, sourcing the most potent strains of herbs and medicine, and are deeply committed to lab testing for bioavailability, potency, and purity. Vinny is a dear brother who brings insightful whakaaro (thoughts) on natural medicine and the evolution of humankind. Together, we explore the...
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41. Atua Wāhine | Māori Goddesses with Tarikura Kapea
ĀIO: a road to peace
Today, we are exploring the vast and mystical world of Atua Wāhine with host Tarikura Kapea. Atua Wāhine are Māori Goddesses, Deities, and Guardians of Aotearoa, New Zealand. These tales have been passed down from generation to generation fostering the people of this land: weaving the sacred, te ao wairua (the spirit realm) and the feminine current that moves through us all. This episode is a remembering, a reclaiming of our devotion to the Great Goddess. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, Tarikura shares the Māori creation story of Ranginui (the great celestial father) and Papatuanuku (the...
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40. Cultural appropriation in the yoga industry with Prageeth Jayathissa
ĀIO: a road to peace
Today I am joined by Prageeth Jayathissa, we unravel the tangled web of cultural appropriation woven through the modern yoga industry. From the colonial roots of yogic practices to the commodification of sacred symbols and the misrepresentation of feminine deities, we hold nothing back. We dive into how capitalism distorts ancient teachings, the unsettling rise of “light supremacy,” and why the chakra system you think you know might be more Jungian than yogic. How do we respect yogic roots, serve the community, and still keep the lights on? Join us as we dive into the heart of a powerful,...
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39. Attune your voice; finding your true note with sound alchemist Chloe Crouch.
ĀIO: a road to peace
The voice is one of our greatest instruments, the source of our truth and the vessel through which we communicate with the world. How we interact with our voice has a powerful ripple effect in our lives. Attuning to our true note can offer us courage, confidence, and strength as we walk through this world. Today, we are joined by Chloe Crouch, a sound alchemist and vocal coach. Chloe was traditionally trained as a singer and plays multiple instruments. She guides people on potent sound journeys and sings from the depths of her soul. Chloe shares her journey of losing her partner and allowing...
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38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen
ĀIO: a road to peace
Join us as we explore the vast and glorious world of Aromatic Medicine. Essential oils have been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, medicinal settings, and beauty therapy. They are powerful plant extracts that can directly access your brain! Essential oils can sometimes get a bad wrap, labeled as ‘woo woo’ and alternative - in this episode you’ll learn how essential oils are far more than just ‘pretty smells’ but can be used to treat illness and disease. We are joined by Bo Hendgen, a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Naturopathic Physician with 42 years of experience. She...
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37. Hapu Wānanga; Māori Birthing Practices with Tawera Trinder
ĀIO: a road to peace
Today we are exploring Māori birthing practices, we are joined by Tawera Trinder a Māori midwife who works with whānau Māori alongside their pregnancy journey. Tawera and her team of wāhine deliver kaupapa Māori antenatal education wānanga, that is enriched with tikanga practices and principles. The kaupapa within the wānanga are delivered, and seen through a te ao Māori lens, in addition to the sensitive and articulate delivery of clinical and midwifery content. This is a powerfulful lens into the Māori worldview, highlighting the nurturing and spiritual dimensions of the...
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36. Magic mushrooms to expand consciousness and integrate trauma - with indigenous plant medicine guide, Raquel Minh
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...
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35. The Psychospiritual Effect of a Women’s Inner Seasons: a Journey into Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Charlotte Friedrich
ĀIO: a road to peace
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...
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34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey.
ĀIO: a road to peace
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...
info_outlineJoin us as we explore the vast and glorious world of Aromatic Medicine. Essential oils have been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, medicinal settings, and beauty therapy. They are powerful plant extracts that can directly access your brain!
Essential oils can sometimes get a bad wrap, labeled as ‘woo woo’ and alternative - in this episode you’ll learn how essential oils are far more than just ‘pretty smells’ but can be used to treat illness and disease.
We are joined by Bo Hendgen, a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Naturopathic Physician with 42 years of experience.
She founded her company, Absolute Essential Ltd, in 1989—a company built on strong sustainability principles to promote health and well-being for our global future. Her company is one of a kind, producing its own professional prescription blends of pure, certified organic essential oils and carriers from the best of the world’s medicinal plant harvests.
Scent is such a powerful way to attune to our bodies and emotions. As one of the most undervalued senses, it’s time scent had its moment in the sun!
Tune in and learn how essential oils can support your healing journey.
What we cover:
How essential oil is extracted from the plant
The importance of sustainable sourcing
The history of essential oils
Pheromones
Carrier oils, how to use essential oils safely
Scent is the only medicine you can apply directly to the brain.
How essential oils support the brain and body.
Recipe for boosting your immune system
Recipe for parasites & travel belly
Fragrant groups
Supporting candida
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Māori healer mentioned in introduction:
website - https://www.chelitazainey.com/
instagram - @chelita.zainey
Taonga Pūoro Album mentioned in introduction:
Kiki Pounamu