ĀIO: a road to peace

• 43. Reconnecting to your indigeneity and heart-led leadership with Únagh De Brún

  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 explore how true leadership emerges from deep listening, heart-centered entrepreneurship, and reclaiming joy. Únagh shares her journey of walking through a deep soul fracture and offers wisdom and guidance for navigating challenging times. This episode feels like sweet golden honey and will light a fire in your heart. ✨ What we cover: Connecting to your own indigeneity Weaving the magic of Ireland, Pacific cacao and Aotearoa The Celtic Medicine Wheel - bringing you home to your own inner sovereignty The dance between honoring the sacred and deep listening The hidden story of Mary Magdalene Healing our inner Masculine so we can show up fully in our healed Feminine Cultivating sisterhood can save your life Moving through a soul fracture Transform darkness and master the mind Clearing the heart - throat blockage so that we can speak with clarity and grace The Cacao Ambassador Is offering Āio listeners %15 off your orders Head to www.thecacaoambassador.com/ Use code: Aio15 SOCIALS: THE CACAO AMBASSADOR Instagram | @thecacaoambassador Website | www.thecacaoamabassador.com ÚNAGH DE BRÚN Instagram | @unaghdebrun ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE Instagram | @aio.thepodcast  Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com  TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | @tarikura_ Resources The Sevenwaters Books https://julietmarillier.com/series/sevenwaters-series/  

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• 42. The Medicine of Mother India with Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan

  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 concept of being “Devoted to The Mother”—what does this truly mean, and why does it matter? We also get nerdy about turmeric. Turmeric is all the rage right now, and rightly so! But do you know why and how to consume it correctly? Vinny shares stories of why turmeric harvested with love has more potency.  What we cover: Devotion to The Mother Religion and evolution The intelligence of the creator The suppression of the Goddess Your whakapapa (genealogy) leads to your kaupapa (purpose) Natural medicine as a feminine force The art and complexity of turmeric Shilajit, the essence of the mountains We are moving towards a more indigenous world May peace be upon you  Mother India Is offering Āio listeners 20% off your next order Head over to - www.motherindia.careUse code: AIO20  CONNECT  MOTHER INDIA Instagram | @motherindia.care Website | www.motherinida.care ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE  Instagram | @aio.thepodcast   Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com  TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | @tarikura_

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• 41. Atua Wāhine | Māori Goddesses with Tarikura Kapea

  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 great terrestrial mother). We explore Hineahuone, the woman made of clay, and Hine Tītama, the Dawn Maiden. Through this story, we begin to understand the Māori worldview and its connection with te ao wairua, the spirit world. We then uncover Elemental Atua Wāhine, Goddesses that personify and weave closely with the four elements: wai (water), whenua (earth), ahi (fire), and hau (air). We will explore their whakapapa (lineage), their stories, and key symbols and themes that can teach us so much about how we show up in our feminine nature. The first chapter of this episode sets the context for this kaupapa (topic). We will look at the history of Māori healing modalities in Aotearoa, New Zealand, the suppression of Atua Wāhine, and how reclaiming these stories can empower ourselves, our whānau, and our communities. We will also explore how the witch wound has impacted the global feminine collective and the Earth-wide suppression of the Great Goddess. Reclaiming these stories can whakamana (uplift) our mauri (life force), help us create a strong connection to our tuakiri ahurea (cultural identity) and cultivate a world view that is rooted in indigenous wisdom. What We Cover: Brief history of Māori healing modalities in Aotearoa, New Zealand Understanding the suppression of Atua Wāhine The importance of wrapping sacredness around this kaupapa (topic) How the witch wound affects the global feminine collective consciousness Earth-wide suppression of the Great GoddessThe Māori creation story Hine Ahu One (the first woman made of clay) Hine Tītama (the Dawn Maiden) Hine-nui-te-pō (the Goddess and Guardian of the spirit world) Elemental Atua Wāhine, four Goddesses that weave closely with the four elements. Resources for continued learning: Atua Wahine: The ancient wisdom of Maori goddesses by Hana Tapita https://aotearoabooks.co.nz/atua-wahine-the-ancient-wisdom-of-maori-goddesses/ Intuitive Ritual - A Mana Wahine Sourcebook By Ngahuia Murphy https://www.ngahuiamurphy.com/intuitive-ritual EVOKE 4 Day Retreat 3 - 6 April 2025 Join myself and Sarsha Hope for a four day retreat as we explore Atua wāhine and Goddesses from around the World. https://www.aiothepodcast.com/retreat The Cacao Ambassador Is offering Āio listeners %15 off your next order Head over to - https://www.thecacaoambassador.com/ Use code: AIO15  Thank you to taonga pūoro contributions by Te Kahureremoa Taumata My favourite ceremonial playlist Acts or Service Jake Kīano Find his incredible taonga pūoro tracks here Jake Kīano CONNECT  ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE Instagram | @aio.thepodcast  Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com  TARIKURA KAPEAInstagram | @tarikura_ 

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• 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 | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram  | @tarikura_ Download Prageeth’s Flow Chart for free here - https://jayathissa.yoga/book/moral%20flowcharts%20for%20modern%20yoga.pdf Book Resources mentioned by Prageeth for continued learning: Tantra illuminated: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15731041-tantra-illuminated Inglorious empire: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/307759/inglorious-empire-by-tharoor-shashi/9780141987149 Resources mentioned by Tarikura in the intro: Cacao Emissary Training  https://www.thecacaoambassador.com/cacao-emissaries  Chelita Zainey - Māori healer https://www.chelitazainey.com/offerings/ 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.  

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• 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 | @chloe__palmer__healing__sounds AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram  | @tarikura_  

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