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Returning to Who We Are – Nick Smith LIVE at Seeds of Life
This episode is another LIVE podcast, recorded during our Seeds of Life wānanga/retreat over the weekend. A space designed for like-minded people to come together for self-discovery and connection.Our guest is Nick Smith, a brother I’ve been connected with since 2020 when he joined my then-online community Te Ara Hou, now called Seeds of Self. Nick has grown into a tuakana within our space, someone who embodies the values and intentions of our kaupapa.In this kōrero we explore the theme of the wānanga: AUTHENTICITY.We talk about learning how to simply BE, disconnecting from the mind, tuning into the lessons of the natural world and natural order, and what it means to break cycles within ourselves.We finish the episode with a LIVE Q&A session from the whānau who were watching, adding another layer to the live sessions.We dive into:✨ The meaning of AUTHENTICITY✨ Learning to simply be✨ Disconnecting from the mind✨ Nature as teacher and guide✨ Understanding natural order✨ Breaking cycles within self✨ Live Q&A with the retreat whānau✨ How Seeds of Self supports the journeyThis is a grounded and insightful kōrero, one that reflects the heart of Seeds of Life.If you resonate and would like to be part of the online community Seeds of Self OR Return to Origin Mentoring use links below:🔗 Join Seeds of Self: ⁠www.skool.com/seeds-of-self⁠🔗 Join Return to Origin: www.instagram.com/origin_mentoring
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From Surviving to Thriving – Dr Ririwai Fox on Māori Psychology & Well-being
This episode is with Dr Ririwai Fox, a tāne Māori with a PhD in Psychology and kaupapa Māori, whose work explores the powerful intersection between Western psychology and Māori worldviews.Ririwai shares openly about his academic journey, studying at Victoria University while becoming a father to four children, and the many life events that shaped him along the way.We talk about the broadness of psychology, the gaps it currently has, and the findings from his research that help people understand themselves, their patterns, and their potential to thrive.He explains the pathway from surviving (-10 to 0) to thriving (0 to 10), the concept of cultural embeddedness, and the frameworks he uses to support both himself and whānau.We dive into:✨ His journey studying psychology while raising four children✨ The connection between psychology & kaupapa Māori✨ Moving from surviving to thriving (-10 to +10)✨ What “cultural embeddedness” means for Māori well-being✨ Practical frameworks he uses for himself & whānau✨ The limitations & opportunities within psychology✨ The importance of culture in healing and identity🔗 Follow Ririwai Here: https://www.instagram.com/drfoxc101/🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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Tangata Moana - Tamahau Tangitu on Waka, Navigation & Self Discovery
This episode is with Tamahau Tangitu, a true man of the ocean. Raised in and on the water by his pāpā and uncles, Tamahau has lived a life connected to moana, waka and whakapapa.From being a kaihoe and captain on the waka taua of Tākitimu, to becoming a navigator of waka hourua, he recently voyaged from Aotearoa to Samoa on Ngāhirakamaitawhiti.This kōrero is a deep exploration into tangata moana, the experiences that shape you at sea, and the mātauranga Māori used to navigate the open ocean, guided only by stars, currents, instincts and ancestral knowledge.We also talk about the inner journey: working through challenging emotions, learning about himself through the moana, giving to his whānau, and the practices that keep him grounded, including his passion for mau rākau.This is a powerful kōrero of identity, purpose, connection, and discovery.We dive into:✨ Growing up on the water✨ Waka taua, waka hourua & navigating by the stars✨ The voyage from Aotearoa to Samoa✨ Mātauranga Māori as a compass✨ Lessons from the moana✨ Working through heavy emotions✨ Giving to whānau✨ His passion for mau rākau🔗 Follow Te Kura Waka Here: https://www.instagram.com/tekurawaka🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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Growing Through the Hard Seasons – A Journey Back to Purpose
This Grow With Me solo episode is a reflection on the season I’m navigating right now — a season of finding myself in a financial hole . . . again, uncovering the fear that recreated the struggle, and choosing to shift my focus away from chasing money and back toward alignment and purpose.I share openly about the internal work I’ve been doing:- Putting alcohol to the side- Recommitting to my health and fitness- Being more intentional with my vibration and frequency- And the small practices that are helping me find clarity and peace againI talk about the tools that are supporting me right now, including gratitude, midset shifts, and the audio teachings I’ve been listening to daily. This kōrero is an honest snapshot of what it looks like to grow through discomfort and come back to yourself.The episode closes with an offering for our upcoming Seeds of Life Wānanga, a space for whānau to reconnect with themselves, deepen awareness, and align with authenticity.I dive into:✨ The undertow of fear✨ Choosing to go WITHIN✨ Letting go of habits that hold you back✨ Tuning into vibration✨ Being open to receive✨ Following alignment✨ The intention behind Seeds of Life✨ What you can expect from the wānanga🔗 Interested in joining Seeds of Life Wānanga? Send me a DM on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ranzrewiri/.🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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The Path of Self-Discovery – Harmonious Ra on Creating Space, Love & Abundance
This episode is with Harlem Ratapu, otherwise known as Harmonious Ra. A brother whose energy, openness, and heart-centred way of being always brings a powerful vibration to the kōrero.It’s the second episode we’ve shared together, but this time, he’s in a completely different space, grounded, evolved, and embodying a new level of self-awareness and peace.In this kōrero, we talk about receiving koha, money, and abundance, healing sexual insecurities, and the practice of Tantra. We also touch on the love story between him and Simone, teaching whānau about diving and gathering kai, and the upcoming Creating Space event and Brother to Brother kaupapa.This is an uplifting and inspiring kōrero that explores what it means to live as a conscious tāne, one who leads with love, intention, and connection.We dive into:✨ Healing sexual insecurities and redefining masculinity✨ The energy of receiving — koha, money & abundance✨ Tantra and the embodiment of love✨ The love story of Harlem & Simone✨ Teaching and diving with whānau✨ The Creating Space event & Brother to Brother kaupapa🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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