Breaking Cycles & Healing Toxic Fuel Toxic – Jase Te Patu on Healing & Growth
In this powerful and raw kōrero, Jase Te Patu shares how his upbringing shaped his purpose, from experiencing his father leaving at a young age to the deep healing journey through te reo Māori.
Jase opens up about:
✨ How toxic fuel drove him to seek external validation
✨ The power of words and how they shaped his identity
✨ Healing generational trauma through te reo Māori
✨ Why he is so passionate about supporting rangatahi
✨ His journey with alcohol, ADHD, and breaking cycles
Now leading Hauora Aotearoa, Jase is dedicated to empowering Māori rangatahi through holistic wellbeing and identity. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery and true inner strength.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
3:39 Being raised by nan and koro
10:50 Developing in the early stages of life
14:54 The teacher who believed in me
19:15 ADHD & when dad left
21:55 Always seeking validation
23:30 Resorting to alcohol
27:47 Relationship with alcohol now
32:05 The strength to sit in the challenge
38:54 Suck it up, don’t cry
41:20 Healing with te reo Māori
45:38 Be comfortable being the only Māori
50:20 Tuning in and seeing other people’s mamae
1:00:10 Final words
🔗 Follow Jase Te Patu & Hauora Aotearoa: https://www.hauoraaotearoa.com/
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Food Forest & Personal Growth w/ Byron
Starting 2025 with this epic conversation with my good friend Byron Austin (byron.grows).
In this episode, we discuss how Byron got into food forestry, the projects he’s passionate about, and take a deep dive into him as a person and leader. We explore his mindset, how he addresses insecurities and what drives him.
I hope you enjoy this kōrero and if you do receive value, leave a comment below and be sure to follow Byron.Grows.
Episode Breakdown
0:00 Intro
5:30 Getting Into Food Forest
9:21 Saying NO
13:00 The Difference Between Garden & Food Forest
19:00 Food Forest Is The Vehicle
23:03 Addressing Insecurities
30:00 Just Take The Steps
33:30 The Best 10 Days You Had
39:55 The Food Forest Games
46:35 Your Whole World Is A Result Of You
51:25 The Hero's Journey
54:50 Planting Seeds
57:55 Final Words
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The Hunger to Be Māori – Mark Kopua
In this episode, we sit down for a second kōrero with Papa Mark Kopua to delve deeper into Mahi a Atua and the transformative mahi happening within wānanga. Papa Mark shares pūrākau of Atua Māori, the art of giving and receiving feedback, and the significance of mauri as an anchor and purpose in our lives and kaupapa.
Papa also reflects on his journey as an artist, speaking about the connection between art and home, the gifting of art, and practical ways to overcome creative blocks.
This episode is rich with wisdom, exploring the hunger within Māoridom to reconnect with identity, the challenges we all face, and the beauty of moving forward together with intention and purpose.
Please follow Mahi a Atua here and visit their webiste here to stay update with upcoming wānanga.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Intro2:44 Say the Thing5:04 Listen Carefully & Don’t Reshape It8:20 Mauri Is the Anchor11:39 Mauri Moko17:54 An Artist’s Home19:17 The Process of Creating Art22:40 Getting Through Creative Blocks
24:00 Mahi a Atua Mokopapa
27:25 Māoridom Has Developed a Hunger to Be Māori
31:00 Everyone Goes Through Challenging Times
33:30 Let’s Do This Together
38:30 The Shift of Tangaroa
42:40 The Moana Reflecting How I Was Feeling
43:40 Carry the Intention
45:45 Final Words
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The Man Behind The Lens - Tama Hutana
In this episode, we sit down with Tama, the man behind the lens of Mahi a Atua, as he steps outside his comfort zone to share his personal journey.
Tama reflects on being raised in Hawke's Bay, the lessons he has learned from his children, and the life changing experience of connecting with Mahi a Atua, capturing moments during wānanga and his work addressing gambling harm within the community.
This kōrero highlights Tama’s growth, healing and dedication to creating positive change.
For more information about Mahi a Atua visit their website here.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Intro4:45 Being a Pāpā9:39 Connecting to Mahi a Atua12:10 Life-Changing Experience16:10 Giving Back18:00 Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs21:44 Gambling Harm26:00 Final Words
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The Power of Reconnection - Jana Hihi
In this episode, I sit down with Jana, a Mataora for Mahi a Atua, to explore her journey of reconnecting with Te Ao Māori and anchoring herself through cultural practice and healing.
We discuss the impacts of moving around, the challenges of disconnection, and how engaging with Mahi a Atua has shaped her path.
Jana shares insights on building confidence, navigating expectations placed on young wāhine, the importance of practicing integration, dealing with feedback that hurts, and staying grounded in one's journey.
For more information on Mahi a Atua and upcoming wānanga visit their website here.
Episode Breakdown
0:00 Intro
2:20 Impacts of Moving Around
5:50 Anchoring Self
8:30 Engaging with Mahi a Atua
11:30 Disconnected From Te Ao Māori
15:30 Tāne Were Midwives
17:30 Expectation On Young Wahine
19:30 Building Confidence
23:10 Practicing Integration
26:40 Feedback That Hurt
28:50 Final Words
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