Resilience & Healing – Tom Hern on His Hero’s Journey
This episode is a deep and powerful kōrero with my good brother Tom Hern. He's a filmmaker, director, writer, and above all, partner and father.Our conversation is one of depth, vulnerability, resilience, and the hero’s journey. Tom opens up about his roots growing up in Christchurch, a pivotal incident with his mother that changed the course of his family’s life, living and working on his own at age 15, his battles with drug and alcohol abuse, and the full-circle moment of deep healing with his mother.We also talk about a documentary we are working on that will be released next year!If you feel called to take your own growth and healing further, Seeds of Self is an online community and extension of the Planting Seeds Podcast - it's a space for those breaking cycles and making changes in health, relationships, finances, and self.🔗 Book 1:1 Call to Seeds of Self Here: https://calendly.com/raniera/seeds-of-self
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Bali & The Power of Frequency | Grow With Me EP2
Bali was the time of our lives! We let loose, partied, ate amazing food, scootered the streets, and met incredible people BUT above all, we poured into our marriage. Our intention was FUN, and fun we had.But we shouldn't have went - that's what our bank accounts said anyway.What made it possible was what we’ve been learning and integrating over the past few years: the power of vibration and frequency. We trusted that things would work out, and they did.I hope you get value from this episode - Let me know if you want to see more like this, and if you’re ready to take things further, use the link below to book a 1:1 call or join my online community Seeds of Self.🔗 Book a 1:1 call here: https://calendly.com/raniera/seeds-of-self
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The YOUKNOW Story – Joe Webb on Clothing, Community & Content
This is my second episode with Joe Webb, the creative mind and founder behind YOUKNOW Clothing. We’re very fortunate to have him on because he doesn’t do many interviews, even though he gets asked plenty - so Planting Seeds Podcast whānau, we are lucky!In this kōrero we dive into:✨ The story of YK Move and why movement matters✨ How YOUKNOW Clothing grew from printing tees in Joe’s bedroom to a full-scale brand✨ Running the company while working overseas in the UK✨ Scaling through content and collaboration with his best mates✨ How YOUKNOW evolved into YOUKNOW Media, home of The Morning Shift and PlayOn Sports✨ A more personal side of Joe, including challenges he’s navigating todayThis episode is a reminder that YOUKNOW isn’t just clothing — it’s community, creativity, and connection.🔗 Shop YOUKNOW Clothing: https://youknowclothing.com/🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
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Grow With Me - EP1
This is the very first episode of a new segment I’m calling Grow With Me – a space where I’ll be sharing more of my personal journey, what’s going on behind the scenes, and the lessons I’m learning along the way.In this episode, I reflect on Hui Tāne and the recent kōrero we’ve had around men’s mental health and well-being. I also share a bit about what’s coming next and where I’m currently at in my own growth journey.More podcasts are on the way, and I’ll keep checking in to share honestly about where I’m at. My hope is that it supports you on your journey too 🌱If you're interested in the online community Seeds of Self or want to know more please use the link below to book a call or join the platform.🔗 Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self🔗 Book 1:1 Call: https://calendly.com/raniera/seeds-of-self
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Circle of Brothers – Connor Watene-O’Sullivan on Tāne Well-being, Vulnerability
This episode is a fluid and heartfelt kōrero with Connor Watene-O’Sullivan, a young tāne, pāpā, and partner from Te Hiku o te Ika who grew up immersed in te ao Māori through kura kaupapa. Passionate about men’s well-being, Connor is part of a movement creating safe spaces for tāne to connect, share, and grow through his kaupapa Circle of Brothers. We speak about vulnerability, maturing as men in relationships, our connections with our pāpā’s, and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.We dive into:✨ The journey of creating Circle of Brothers (COB’s)✨ Vulnerability as a strength for tāne✨ Healing relationships with our fathers✨ Maturing as men in relationships✨ The link between physical well-being and mental healthBIG mihi to Hui Tāne 2025 for making this conversation possible!🔗 Follow Circle of Brothers: https://www.instagram.com/circle.of.brothers🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tāne-national-māori-mens-mental-health📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?