In this episode, we kōrero with Carrie Savage, whose healing journey has profoundly transformed not only her own life but also the lives of her whānau. Carrie shares insights into how unlearning plays a vital role in growth, the importance of listening to our tamariki, and the power of doing what you need to do for personal and collective wellbeing.
We explore solutions rooted in te ao Māori, the transformative work of Mahi a Atua, and how healing is found in wānanga. Carrie also reflects on the long-term impact of mokopuna decisions and how they shape a thriving future for generations to come.
0:00 Intro
2:40 Everyone Is An Influencer
7:40 The Unlearning Process
14:06 Listening To Our Kids
18:02 Doing What You Need To Do
22:12 The Solution Are In Our Ao Māori
26:00 Mahi a Atua
30:00 Healing Is In Wānanga
36:07 Mokopuna Decisions
42:12 Final Words
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45:16
Indigenous Rights & Justice - Tina Ngata
In this episode, we sit down with Tina Ngata, hailing from Ngāti Porou, an advocate for Indigenous, human, and environmental rights. Recorded during the Mahi a Atua Rangi Parauri Wānanga in Gisborne, Tina shares her passion for justice, the hard decisions she’s faced, and the central role of connection in her work.
We explore critical topics like the Doctrine of Discovery, colonialism, and the savage warrior myth, as well as the importance of controlling the narrative.
Tina offers practical insights on being an ally, navigating privilege, and breaking free from systemic traps.
0:00 Intro
3:35 Passion for Justice
5:30 Making Hard Decisions
8:00 Focus on Connection
10:20 The Doctrine of Discovery
13:30 Colonialism and Colonisation
18:30 The Savage Warrior Myth
30:00 Controlling the Narrative
34:30 The Trap
41:00 What Can Someone Do
44:30 Being an Ally
47:25 Dripping in Privilege
50:30 Final Words
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Everyone Has Legend In Them - Te Hāmua Nikora
It was an honour to sit down with the legendary Te Hāmua Nikora - a familiar face on screen, a captivating voice, a humour that brings laughter to all, a heart for our rangatahi, and a true representative of Māoridom.
Enjoy this conversation as we explore the significance of names, working with rangatahi, life in media, personal stories of vulnerability, kōrero from Ngāti Porou, and insights from Mahi a Atua.
This episode was filmed during the Mahi a Atua Rangi Parauri Wānanga in Gisborne.
0:00 Intro
7:10 Ranagatahi at Heart
13:01 Ngāti Porou
17:55 Working in Media
24:30 Rangatahi Focused
28:07 The Reka of the Kūmara Patch
34:30 Mahi a Atua
38:20 Observe Over Control
44:30 Final Words
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46:52
Diving Deep into Māori Healing - Doctor Diana Kopua
Excited to reconnect with kōkā Diana Kopua for another powerful kōrero. In this episode, we dive deep into Māori healing, pūrākau Māori, the importance of embracing feedback, and reframing failure to failing. Doctor Diana also shares how the principles of Mahi a Atua come alive in real-time during wānanga.
This episode was recorded at the Rangi Parauri Wānanga at Pākōwhai Marae in Gisborne.
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0:00 Intro
7:20 Welcoming Feedback
12:00 Failing Over Failure
18:05 The Real Scenarios
23:23 Common Themes
27:30 The Early Atua Battles
34:30 Wealth is the Collective Struggle
39:40 Our Relationship with the Environment
45:15 Directing the Ship
51:10 Working with Papa Mark Kōpua
01:01:30 Final Words
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Embracing Obstacles - Nick Smith
It's always an empowering conversation when my brother Nick sits across from me. He's in a new season, and we explore a variety of topics that will leave you reflecting and gaining new insights.
We discuss subjects like service and healing, embracing obstacles, the 7 Hermetic Principles, living in the present moment, relationships, and breaking thought and behavioral patterns.
0:00 Intro
7:30 The Impact of Spirituality
13:30 Life Happening For You
19:27 Embracing Obstacles
24:50 PLOM Disease
28:30 The Hermetic Principals (The Universal Laws)
32:00 Overcoming Asthma
39:00 Relationship Breakthroughs
47:50 The Present Moment
55:55 Final Words
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