ĀIO: a road to peace

Welcome to Āio: A Road to Peace — a sanctuary for deep, soulful conversations at the intersection of indigenous wisdom, holistic health, and spiritual embodiment. Hosted by Tarikura Kapea (Te Ati Awa, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Apa), this award-winning podcast is rooted in the rich soil of Aotearoa New Zealand. Each episode offers a powerful kōrero (conversation) with healers, artists, thought leaders, and cultural practitioners who are reshaping the future of wellness. Together, we explore what it truly means to be well — in body, mind, wairua (spirit), and whenua (land). Guests share practical tools, ancient systems, and embodied practices to help you reclaim your sovereignty, nurture your nervous system, and become your own healer. “Āio” is a Māori word for peace, calm, and tranquility — and this podcast is here to help you define what peace means for you, access deeper states of balance, and live in harmony with your truth. Whether you’re walking the path of decolonising wellness, reconnecting to your cultural identity, or simply longing for more presence and groundedness — this is the place for you.

44. Raranga: weaving ancestral thread with Ahi Nyx 06/03/2025

44. Raranga: weaving ancestral thread with Ahi Nyx In this episode, we are joined by the powerful and poetic Ahi Nyx (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Mōriori), a takatāpui kairaranga (weaver) based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland). Ahi is a living vessel of mātauranga Māori who brings raranga back into our homes, our bodies, our communities — and into the healing of our identity. Raranga, the sacred art of Māori weaving, is more than a craft — it is a portal to remember who we are. Together, we enter Te Whare Pora, the spiritual house of weaving, and explore how raranga reconnects us to ancestral memory, gender fluidity, and the reclamation of our cultural birthrights. Ahi speaks into the complexities of tikanga, when it can be broken and when it must be upheld. We talk about how weaving can be both a personal and collective healing ritual, especially for takatāpui and those carrying intergenerational grief or disconnection from their whakapapa (lingiege). This kōrero unravels what it means to protect our mana, to be a koha not a hōhā, and to stand strong in our truths even in the face of adversity. Ahi's wānanga are a reclamation. Her presence is a protest. Her weaving is her karakia (prayer). Whether you're Māori or tauiwi (foreigner), takatāpui or tāne (male), wahine (female) or non-binary — this episode will leave you inspired to pick up the threads of your own story, and start weaving them home. What we cover: What is raranga and why it's more than weaving Te Whare Pora and the wairua (spirit) of creation Working with manu (birds) & who can work with their feathers Closed practices, cultural protocols, and breaking tikanga (protocols) Weaving as identity healing for takatāpui and Māori The truth about Māori shoes (yes, we had them!) Gender roles in weaving — and how they’re evolving How to protect your energy and sovereignty as a creator Holding sacred space for all identities at marae wānanga (workshops) Standing strong in our truths in the face of adversity The Cacao AmbassadorIs offering Āio listeners %15 off your next cacao order Head over to - Use code: AIO15 SOCIALS: AHI NYX Instagram | Website | ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE Instagram | Tik Tok | Website | TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | RESOURCES:Somatic Dance Training Mentioned in Intro Sarsha Hope /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/36784315

43. Reconnecting to your indigeneity and heart-led leadership with Únagh De Brún 04/29/2025

42. The Medicine of Mother India with Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan 04/01/2025

40. Cultural appropriation in the yoga industry with Prageeth Jayathissa 11/12/2024

40. Cultural appropriation in the yoga industry with Prageeth Jayathissa 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, uncomfortable conversation about honoring yoga’s essence, not just its aesthetics. Prageeth Jayathissa stems from Sri Lankan origins, but bred in Aotearoa. He fuses his teaching from his grandparents, with ancient scripture, and modern philosophy, to revive and reinvigorate a timeless tradition. He works in sustainability and climate change by day, and explores its integration with yoga by night. Prageeth wrote a flow chart book around this topic and we reference this as our guide throughout the podcast. This episode is not intended to point fingers or to conjure blame or shame, it is purely to bring light to parts of this practice that is asking for collective healing. This discussion is not asking you to stop engaging with yoga, it’s asking us to look at our blind spots, to continue our education within this realm and to honour this ancient tradition on and off the mat. What we cover: The colonisation story of the Indian subcontinent. Understanding the cultural history of yogic tradition Woman in yoga The chakra system we know today is based on Carl Jung’s work. The cultural appropriation of feminine deities. Please stop calling your sacred sexuality workshops “Tantra” Light supremacy Capitalism and yoga How can we be off service and still pay our rent? Mindfulness around yoga clothing Socials: AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | Download Prageeth’s Flow Chart for free here - Book Resources mentioned by Prageeth for continued learning: Tantra illuminated: Inglorious empire: Resources mentioned by Tarikura in the intro: Cacao Emissary Training Chelita Zainey - Māori healer 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 Use code: AIO20 For 20% off your next order. /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/33891427

39. Attune your voice; finding your true note with sound alchemist Chloe Crouch. 10/22/2024

39. Attune your voice; finding your true note with sound alchemist Chloe Crouch. 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 grief to be present in her voice, offering others the gift of exploring the depths of their own emotions through her transmissions. Chloe provides practical and insightful ways to connect with our voice and find our comfortable pitch. She also blesses us with a few musical offerings—a true delight! This inspiring episode is bound to leave you feeling motivated to connect more deeply with your voice. TRIGGER WARNING. At about 45 minutes in we discuss suidice. No major details, but if you are currently working through this please take extra care. What we cover: Embodying our voices, coming out of the anxiety pitch. True Note, Heartsong. Sitting in your comfortable speaking voice. Finding the truth in your voice The mechanics of the voice Chloe's journey moving through grief after the loss of her partner, Connecting back to her after a conscious break Weaving the voice and grief Allowing the fullest experience of grief so that it can safety disperse Acknowledging negative stories that we've created about our voice Chloe shows us different genres and ways of singing The important of strengthening and building trust with our voice SOCIALS: CHLOE CROUCH instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/33538752

38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen 10/08/2024

38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen 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 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 DISCOUNT CODE: Get 20% off your essential oil orders at Use promo code: AIO20 CONNECT: ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL website | instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | RESOURCES: - A free resource to ask about health issues Māori healer mentioned in introduction: website - instagram - Taonga Pūoro Album mentioned in introduction: /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/33371367

37. Hapu Wānanga; Māori Birthing Practices with Tawera Trinder 09/24/2024

36. Magic mushrooms to expand consciousness and integrate trauma - with indigenous plant medicine guide, Raquel Minh 09/10/2024

36. Magic mushrooms to expand consciousness and integrate trauma - with indigenous plant medicine guide, Raquel Minh 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 SOCIALS: RAQUEL website | instagram | Instagram | ĀIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 Use code: AIO20 For 20% off your next order. /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/32984182

35. The Psychospiritual Effect of a Women’s Inner Seasons: a Journey into Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Charlotte Friedrich 08/27/2024

34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey. 08/13/2024

34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey. 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 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 | instagram | ĀIO instagram | tik tok | website | TARIKURA instagram | 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 - Use code: AIO For 15% off your next order. /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/32539252

34. Astrology: Creating Music with the Rhythm and Pulse of the Stars with Karen Hunter 07/02/2024

33. Astrology: How to transform your darkness into light with Anoushka Van Rijn 06/18/2024

32. Self Love, Sisterhood and Cultivating Contentment in your single season with Kayla Anderson 05/21/2024

32. Self Love, Sisterhood and Cultivating Contentment in your single season with Kayla Anderson 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 | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/31395437

32. Ancient Plant Wisdom of Maca and Cacao; Weaving Indigenous Wisdom & Scientific Research 05/07/2024

31. Fostering our Indigeneity Through Te Taiao (The Natural World) with Rongoā Practitioner Donna Kerridge. 04/24/2024

31. Fostering our Indigeneity Through Te Taiao (The Natural World) with Rongoā Practitioner Donna Kerridge. 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 | AIO instagram | tik tok | website | TARIKURA instagram | 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: Promo Code: AIO10 for %10 off your next order. This is a one time only code so get your bulk order sorted ;) /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/30944438

30. Your Body is the Compass: Embodiment and Somatic Dance with Sarsha Hope 04/09/2024

30. Your Body is the Compass: Embodiment and Somatic Dance with Sarsha Hope Sarsha Hope joins us today to chat all things embodiment and somatic movement. Sarsha is the visionary and founder of the Somatic Dance International Teacher Training, a groundbreaking program recognized as one of the world's exclusive dance training experiences. It seamlessly integrates somatic facilitation, DJ skills, ritual, energetics, and ecosomatics, all viewed through a trauma-informed lens. This unique methodology creates potent, finely tuned dance containers. We talk about the difference between embodiment and somatics, how intuition grows when you learn to trust the compass of your body. This episode will be particularly helpful for facilitators and space holders. We can learn so much from Sarsha and her many years of teaching in this space. She speaks on energetic hygiene for facilitators and the importance of being trauma informed while holding spaces and so much more. This is a powerful conversation filled with poetry and insight into understanding the body. If you are someone that wants to feel more embodied and safer in your movement expression this episode is for you! What we cover: The difference between embodiment and Somatics Building Safety in the body so we can express freely Intuition grows when you learn to trust the compass of your body Energetic hygiene for facilitators Setting containers with clear intentions The importance of being trauma informed while holding space The difference between emotional release and trauma release Socials: SARSHA HOPE instagram | website | AIO: a road to peace instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | SPONSOR: Kiss The Earth Blue Lotus products to raise the consiousness of the planet. Teas, Oils, Herbal Smokes and More. Website: Code: AIOPODCAST15 for %15 off your orders. Join Sarsha on her next Dance Teacher Training. Somatic Dance Training - Portugal 5th - 14th June 2024 Are you ready to become a leader in the conscious dance revolution? Applications open now. Resources - Books on Trauma /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/30739008

29. Embracing the Expression of Grief with Birth Doula Sophia Paskell 03/26/2024

29. Embracing the Expression of Grief with Birth Doula Sophia Paskell 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 | website | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/30543778

28. Part 2. Stop Creating Scar Tissue in Relationships. Building the Love You Desire 02/27/2024

28. Part 2. Stop Creating Scar Tissue in Relationships. Building the Love You Desire This delicious episode is part 2 of healing in relationships - and the focus my honies is how do we ‘Stop creating scar tissue and start building the love you desire’. My partner Shay and I have been in a big love and healing portal this summer. We have been exploring some juicy topics around how we are being more mindful around communication and aspects of our healing. We tap into what conflict prevention is and how we can bring potentially charged topics forward early, to reduce the build of resentment and frustration. Having hard conversations with your partner is never ‘easy’, we offer some insight into what has been working for us. We tap into understanding our higher and lower selves, and we get into the nitty gritty’s of healing jealousy in partnership. Whether you are wanting to bring more consciousness to your current partnership or in your single season and seeking expanders of how men CAN show up in a healed way - this episode is for you. What we cover: Conflict prevention Framing charged conversations The shades of the highest selves for positive affirmation The shades of the highest self and shadows of the lowest self Whare tapa wha check ins, a holistic approach to checking in. Jealousy as the teacher - Unadulterated by our own self interests creates freedom in partnership A translation of Haumi e hui e taiki e - and how it reflect in our modern world Socials: SHAY instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | Resources: Justice Joe Williams Podcast 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/30104158

27. Part 1. Creating Safety in Relationship. Ya Girl fell in love! 02/20/2024

27. Part 1. Creating Safety in Relationship. Ya Girl fell in love! We have a juicy episode for you today my loves. A slightly different format than our usual episodes. Ya gurl fell in love, and this is our story. I called in a super aligned energetic match - and have been in a love and healing portal this summer. I have felt so expanded by the journey that I had to bring it to the pod. This is a two part episode, the first one is juicy soft feminine vibe that has lessons woven throughout. We speak into the realms of tūrangawaewae and ūkaipō, recognising and trusting synchronicities, building trust through intamacy and men developing emotional intelligence to support holding a women with emotional depth. Shay is a thought leader, keynote speaker and entrepreneur from mixed European and Maori ancestry. He has been working on some big missions to create impact including economic empowerment of Māori communities through founding Te Whare Hukaka, helping shift our education system, and more recently food sovereignty and resilience through a nutrition venture called elemental food, providing daily nutrition from natural superfoods. He has been an advisor and coach to hundreds of organisations leaders and has a wealth of concepts around personal growth and development. And if I do say so myself, he’s the perfect match for me. Part two is out next Wednesday - we enter more into the masculine space, with really tangible and practical concepts that we have been working with to bring a deep sense of trust and safety. What we cover: How are tūrangawaewae and ūkaipo different? Preparing for an aligned partnership Trusting and following synchronicities Honouring the season of healing that you're in and not rushing connection Releasing judgment about expectations or outcomes in potential partners Men developing emotional intelligence to support holding a women with emotional depth Building trust through intimacy SOCIALS: SHAY WRIGHT instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/30027373

26. Understanding The Fluid Field with Cranio-Sacral Therapy 02/06/2024

26. Understanding The Fluid Field with Cranio-Sacral Therapy Kia ora honeys, welcome to Āio. Grateful you are here. In todays epsiode we are exploring Cranio-Sacral therapy, a non-invasive form of medicine that focuses on the manipulation and balancing of the craniosacral system. It works on the nervous system, and if you are on any kind of healing journey you will know the impact of cultivating a calm working nervous system. I am joined today by Jaqs Clarke, a practicing cranio-sacral therapist with an introduction to the Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy through the Centre for Continuing Education Osteopathy in Canada. She is deeply attuned to brain health, because she believes that tuning the bio- rhythmic coherence in the cranio-structure is not only essential for overall health, but also for our spiritual evolution both individually and collectively. We unpack what the fluid field is, what ailments you might be experiencing to see a cranio-sacral therapist and how this work can affect your whole system, a true holistic practice. We explore how water systems in cities mirror the water systems inside of us, how galaxies are strange attractors and the importance of drinking good water. What we cover: What is CranioSacral Therapy Understanding the fluid field The body is like an ocean Draining your brain Brain health Holographic Breathing How Water systems in cities mirror the water system inside us. Galaxies as strange attractors Are you drinking alive water? JAQS CLARKE instagram | @ email | ĀIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | Resources: 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/29796868

25. Part 2: Urth Apothecary: Natural Medicine, Cycle Awareness & the Journey of Cacao 01/23/2024

25. Part 2: Urth Apothecary: Natural Medicine, Cycle Awareness & the Journey of Cacao Part 2 of this glorious episode is coming in HOT. I absolutely love this conversation, please go back and watch part one first so you have some context and lay of the land. Today, we are joined by Tamsin Kaufman, she is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, & Wellness Facilitator who looks at health with an integrative lens, utilizing ancient earth medicine practices to restore optimal health and vitality. Tamsin is the director of Urth Apothecary, a natural medicine brand specializing in wellness treatments, ceremonies & retreats aligned with the wisdom and healing of Papatūānuku. This episode is more health focused then our first episode together, Tamsin provides us with insight into Naturopathic principles and the importance of creating a strong foundation of health with the ‘basics’. We discuss candida overgrowth, a super common ailment many women face, cycle awareness and hormone health. We dive into the realm of cacao and Tamsin shares her experience of holding cacao ceremonies and the divinity held within this magical plant. I’m sure you will leave this episode feeling inspired to make micro changes to your routines, you will likely gain some insight into natural medicine and feel empowered to further educate yourself. What we cover. Naturopathic principles Reclaiming our cycles and the need for more education around the Birth Control pill. Rites of Passage Hormone Health Conscious Food choices for elevated health Candida Overgrowth Cacao and its long sacred journey Socials: TAMSIN instagram | URTH APOTHECARY instagram | website | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | Resources: Cacao Facilitator Programme 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/29551073

24. Part 1: Earth Healing, the Reclamation of the Witch & Plant Medicine. 01/16/2024

23.Jemma Bennet on becoming a therapist, overcoming loss, abuse and reconnecting with her Māoritanga 12/19/2023

23.Jemma Bennet on becoming a therapist, overcoming loss, abuse and reconnecting with her Māoritanga Today on the pod we have Jemma Bennet an educator/counsellor/sex therapist in private practice in Tauranga Moana. She is a mum of five and is of Māori and Pākehā descent. Jemma is passionate about having kōrero (conversations) that supports holistic wellbeing with a focus on facilitating greater emotional wellbeing through loving communication and obliterating shame, approached through an ever growing te Ao Māori lens. Jemma has had this incredible life, she has been served a series of challenging experiences that have allowed her to touch a vast range of human emotion - what an amazing canvas to then becoming a therapist. She intimately shares her story of loss, which led to a devastating disconnection to her culture. She speaks on being in a psychologically abusive relationship and overcoming negative inner self talk. She provides tools and insights to support us through seasons of grief and how we can better support people who are grieving loved ones. This is a powerful episode that is heartful, relatable and incredibly insightful. We talk about how Jemma is on the journey to reconnecting with her māoritanga, how to work with triggers, healing in relationship and understanding there is whakapapa (lineage) to mamae (pain). What we cover: Jemma tells her story of grief, abuse and loss Her disconnection to her Māoritanga and the reclamation of her voice Working through triggers Shifting negative internal dialog Healing in relationship Becoming a therapist and leaving an abusive relationship Engaging more Māori in counseling An important conversation around sexual health and wellbeing. The whakapapa (lineage) of grief Working with Grief, it’s a journey not a destination. Tools to support a grieving friend POTENTIAL TRIGGERS Please discern for yourself. We discuss: Physiologically abusive relationship Eating disorders Mention of sexual Abuse Misscarridge JEMMA BENNET instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/29138593

21. Mini Episode: Weaving Wellness 11/28/2023

20. Kiss the Earth with the pure consciousness of Blue Lotus 11/21/2023

20. Kiss the Earth with the pure consciousness of Blue Lotus I am beyond excited to have Nila on the podcast today to talk about all things Blue Lotus, Ceremony and connection to higher self. Blue Lotus, is a water lily native to regions of Egypt, Africa and parts of Asia, this aquatic plant is renowned for its vibrant blue flowers and ethereal fragrance. Throughout history, the Blue Lotus has been revered for its symbolic and spiritual associations, often linked to rituals and ceremonies in ancient Egyptian, Mayan, and Hindu cultures. Nila is the Founder of KISS THE EARTH a wellness and beauty brand inspired by the wisdom of sacred plants. Through her healing journey with different plant medicines and ancient meditation practices, she discovered Blue Lotus and had an instant connection to the mystical and powerful plant. Nila has been working with Blue Lotus over the past few years to discover the fine wisdom and the pure consciousness it unfolds. She creates Blue Lotus products and transcendent space to elevate mind, body and soul. Her mission is to expand human consciousness through the power of plants, meditation and other self healing modalities. To embrace pure consciousness & the divine wisdom within all of us. Kiss the Earth is bridging the gap between inner and outer beauty. They offer the highest quality, ceremonial grade, Organic Blue Lotus and sacred face & ritual oils nourishing for skin and soul, harnessing the pure, high vibration of Blue Lotus and the regenerating power of nutrient-rich, organic Moringa oil. WHAT WE COVER: The history and consciousness of blue lotus How Blue Lotus is farmed Ways to consume blue lotus Medicinal benefits of Blue Lotus The importance of intention From international model to ceremony Ethical codes while holding sacred containers Conscious business Intentionally loving our unlovable parts Ethically sourcing of Blue Lotus SOCIALS: KISS THE EARTH website | instagram | instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | DISCOUNT: 15% OFF ORDERS Promo code: AIO15 At check out RESOURCES: Londrelle Morning Playlists 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/28730823

19. Reindigenisation is the revolution! Learning Māori abroad with Amelia Butler 09/19/2023

19. Reindigenisation is the revolution! Learning Māori abroad with Amelia Butler Moving our mindset to a more indigenous view will help heal this world. From education to agriculture, from mental health to being community led. The indigenous view communicates our oneness with nature, it highlights a holistic approach and awakens ancient medicine. Today I am speaking to Amelia Butler, an educator and lover of Māori culture and language. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and Māori Land Law degree from the University of Auckland. She lives on Turtle Island (USA) and runs a business called Learn Māori Abroad, teaching Māori and non Māori about Māori culture, language, haka and poi. She is on a mission to educate about the term “reindigenisation” and feels it is a powerful word to reclaim our Māoritanga. How can we move away from centering the colonisor on our reclamation journey and instead feed ourselves with indigenous practices to develop a more indigenous mindset and way of living. Whether you are on your Te Reo Māori journey or curious about indigenous culture this episode is hugely educational, insightful and inspiring. WHAT WE COVER: - Starting arted her business - Learn Māori Abroad - Amelias Te Reo Māori Journey - Reindigenisation as opposed to decolonisation - What are you left with after decolonisation? - Grieving the impact of colonisation has had on our whakapapa - A perspective shift about viewing our pakeha ancestors - The weaving of Māori culture and Native American culture - Wāhine’s place in the haka - Cultural appropriation of the haka - Hine Moana Nui Socials: LEARN MĀORI ABOARD website | instagram | tik tok | instagram | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/28074705

18. Communicating with Spirit. Intuitive Dreams. Angels, Spirit Guides & Aliens with Derek Thompson 08/15/2023

18. Communicating with Spirit. Intuitive Dreams. Angels, Spirit Guides & Aliens with Derek Thompson Do you get intuitive dreams? Sense and feel things that can't be seen? You're not alone honey. Derek John Thompson is a fully qualified registered practitioner in both Usui Reiki (Advanced Master Teacher) and Karuna Reiki. He is also a certified BodyTalk Practitioner, MiriMiri Massage Therapist and includes Sacred Healing in his sessions. He shares his intimate stories about how he discovered his intuitive gifts, his dreamstate being a vision of the future and how people can connect with their angels, guardians and light beings. This one is out the gate, and I LOVE it. We talk about all the esoteric “woo woo” stuff that I adore. So many of us experience similar things in our lives yet we shame them away or listen to the mainstream narrative that says this is taboo or “wrong”. And I'm here to tell you you are not wrong or weird for having these experiences. You are completely valid in your experience and you'd be surprised to hear more people than you think live this as truth. A patient and effective teacher – Derek has attuned and trained many new Reiki practitioners.He runs courses for Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and Reiki Master regularly throughout the year. What we cover: Derek discovering his intuitive gifts Dream exploration Soul Presence : brining your soul home to your body The soul's journey Past lives Spiritual Hygiene Guardians, angels, spirit guides. Communicating with spirit Men’s circle Energetic boundaries Sober curious Aliens Socials: DEREK website | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/27752187

17. Education & Decolonisation 06/06/2023

17. Education & Decolonisation 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 | email | [email protected] website | linkedin | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/27055515

16. Mirimiri & the flow of energy between our body & wairua/spirit 05/09/2023

16. Mirimiri & the flow of energy between our body & wairua/spirit 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 | website | AIO instagram | tik tok | TARIKURA Instagram | 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 /episode/index/show/801c6795-2ddc-4d64-af81-83e95bae4a48/id/26785638

15. Self Expression and the Tenderness of Sharing Your Work with Moana Ete 04/25/2023

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