Planting Seeds Podcast

• Doing the Uncomfortable – Eru Osborne on Growth, Running 465km & Men’s Mental Health

  The next episode is with a local brother, Eru Osborne, co-founder and owner of Uncomfortable Clothing, a brand built on the idea of doing uncomfortable things. But Eru doesn’t just talk about it — he lives it.Last month, Eru ran 465KM for Movember and Men’s Mental Health.Each day reflected the number of kilometres he would run: Day 1 = 1km, Day 10 = 10km, Day 30 = 30km.A mental and physical challenge that pushed his limits and revealed powerful lessons about mindset, discipline, self-talk, and purpose.In this episode, we talk about the 465km challenge, the story behind Uncomfortable Clothing, and how Eru began his journey of growth — working through insecurities, the desire for external validation, imposter syndrome, and what led him to stop drinking alcohol for 12 months.We dive into:✨ Running 465km for Movember & Men’s Mental Health✨ The origins of Uncomfortable Clothing✨ Doing hard things on purpose✨ Overcoming insecurities & imposter syndrome✨ Letting go of external validation✨ Choosing sobriety for 12 months✨ The importance of honest self-reflection✨ Lessons that discomfort continues to teach🔗 Book a FREE 15-minute kōrero: HERE🔗 Follow Uncomfortable Clothing: HERE🔗 Join Seeds of Self: HEREBig shoutout to @haumanuhauora for the powerful thread we speak into during the episode.

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• I AM ENOUGH - A Grow With Me Episode on Remembering My Value

  This Grow With Me episode is one of the most personal kōrero I’ve shared.I speak openly about the story that has held me back for years — the belief that “I don’t value myself enough.” A belief I thought I understood… but never realised just how false it was, and how much it’s been limiting my ability to be, show up fully, and connect with the people who genuinely care about me.What shifted everything was first my best bro and then a moment at the end of a table, surrounded by 10 others, who all reflected love, truth, and value back to me. Hearing them speak life into me woke something up, a deep realisation that I am valued, seen, and supported. Their words created a massive shift within me.I also share about the Seeds of Life wānanga that took place over the weekend, one of the BEST I’ve ever facilitated. It was special on so many levels, and I break down exactly why.I dive into:✨ The old story of unworthiness✨ How community reflected truth back to me✨ What changed at that table✨ Rewiring old beliefs✨ Breaking the survival mindset✨ Aligning with value & authenticity✨ What made Seeds of Life so special✨ How to step into your truth✨ Abundant gratitude for those around meIf you resonate with this journey and feel called to join one of my offerings through Seeds of Self, you can book a free 15-minute kōrero with me below.🔗 Book your 15-minute call for Seeds of Self:👉 https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero

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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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