ĀIO: a road to peace

Welcome honeys, this episode is delicious. We talk about topics that light me UP! This is part 1 of an epic journey that lays ahead. Today, we are joined by Tamsin Kaufman, she is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, & Wellness Facilitator who looks at health with an integrative lens, utilizing ancient earth medicine practices to restore optimal health and vitality. Tamsin is the directo...

Today on the pod we have Jemma Bennet an educator/counsellor/sex therapist in private practice in Tauranga Moana. She is a mum of five and is of Māori and Pākehā descent. Jemma is passionate about  having kōrero (conversations) that supports holistic wellbeing with a focus on facilitating greater emotional wellbeing through loving communication and obliterating shame, approached through an ever gr...

Welcome to Āio, this episode is different from the rest. A mini episode if you will, a bite size piece of education and inspiration to get your mind and spirit stimulated and moving. This episode is a collection of small clips that represent Āio: a road to peace. A place for you to explore what inner peace means, how to activate and embody it.  Our first clip is with Jase Te Patu, who authenticall...

I am beyond excited to have Nila on the podcast today to talk about all things Blue Lotus, Ceremony and connection to higher self. Blue Lotus, is a water lily native to regions of Egypt, Africa and parts of Asia, this aquatic plant is renowned for its vibrant blue flowers and ethereal fragrance. Throughout history, the Blue Lotus has been revered for its symbolic and spiritual associations, often...

Moving our mindset to a more indigenous view will help heal this world. From education to agriculture, from mental health to being community led. The indigenous view communicates our oneness with nature, it highlights a holistic approach and awakens ancient medicine. Today I am speaking to  Amelia Butler, an educator and lover of Māori culture and language. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and Mā...

Do you get  intuitive dreams? Sense and feel things that can't be seen? You're not alone honey. Derek John Thompson is a fully qualified registered practitioner in both Usui Reiki (Advanced Master Teacher) and Karuna Reiki. He is also a certified BodyTalk Practitioner, MiriMiri Massage Therapist and includes Sacred Healing in his sessions. He shares his intimate stories about how he discovered his...

In today's episode, we are talking about education and decolonisation. Two massive topics. Let's dive in. We talk about creating a pepeha as a pakeha person in Aotearoa and the unique experience of being pakeha that attended a full immersion Māori school. On the podcast, today is Kiridwen (Kiri) Olds. She passionate about education, social justice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kiri graduated from Vict...

Matauranga Māori | Wisdom & Māori Knowledge Today's episode is epic, iconic if you will. The essence of Āio's values and purpose shines so brightly in this episode. I am deeply honored and humbled to bring it to you.    I am talking to Eve Ahearn, she is of Tainui descent with whakapapa to Ngati Te Ata and Ngati Apakura, she comes from a long line of strong wāhine and matriarchal leadership. As a...

Moana is a multidisciplinary artist of Māori and Samoan descent, she is a writer, director, actor, theater and film director, singer and songwriter.  Her voice traverses space and time. She is warm, relatable and insightful. She creates lively spaces for different abilities, spanning all genders and shifting perspectives. Moana lives, eats and breathes art. Art is life. In this episode we explore...

Today we welcome Cassidy Skelton, a mental health enthusiast, who is passionate about - normalising the mental health conversation. Cass blew up on Tik Tok sharing honest and raw stories about her family's history of mental health, gaining custody of her younger sister (yes becoming sole guardian overnight) and her experience of spending a weekend in the cells. Cassy brings a light & vibrant attit...

Adam Robertson is a Spiritual Rebel that works with individuals in deconditioning, full expression and soul guidance. Working with over 8 different modalities, and having now created his own healing method -'Twerkwerk'. In this episode, we dive into understanding how trauma works in the brain and the body. This conversation helps us understand how trauma is encoded and why physical release is so i...

Welcome back team, season 2 baby, here we go! Today's episode is with Whitney, chief tea maker at Kaputī Studio. She is a Mama of 2 and on the reo Māori and Rongoā Māori haerenga (journey). Whitney is a tea master and educates us on this holistic practice. This conversation will lift your spirits and inspire you to adopt a tea practice & ritual. Our busy lives call for a moment of stillness at lea...

I am beyond excited to have a dear friend Lisa on the podcast today, we are discussing the amazing benefits of infrared saunas and cold plunges. Lisa is a personal trainer, with a focus on mobility, recovery and wellness. Her background is in social work and performing arts, and now takes great pleasure in helping people fall in love with self care and relaxation. This one is fiery, it's fun and i...

Rongo ā is a traditional M ā ori healing system which encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing. I am joined today by kai rongo ā Awhina Henry to discuss her journey through using rongo ā and connecting to her wairuatanga (spirituality) Awhina celebrates the connection between humans and nature, the beautiful weaving of intention and respect for our mother earth is prev...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali were written around the 2nd century BCE and are some of the earliest texts written about yoga. The 8 Limb path is a foundational philosophy within the yogic world, it is rich in teachings and inspiration to guide us to living a more purposeful and ethical life. I am joined by Holly Davies, yoga teacher and lover of yogic philosophy and teachings. We unpack what the 8 L...

Homeopathy is a complete form of medicine, it is a philosophy and truly a beautiful form of holistic healing. Patients get the opportunity to communicate their complex health worries with practitioners who are trained to listen, look for patterns, and uncover your unique story. Today's guest is Rebekah Ward Johnston - health coach, life coach, and Homeopath who believes that everyone knows what th...

Jase Te Patu is a popular TED Talk speaker, Edmund Hillary Fellow, and award-winning teacher of yoga and mindfulness. He is a master of facilitating people of all ages. Jase has 30 years of experience teaching in the well-being industry. He is the CEO and Founder of M3 Mindfulness . He is also the creator of Te Reo Yoga Cards and the previous owner of Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing. Everything Jase does is...

Yoni steaming is a holistic practice of sitting over a bowl of steaming herbs, it is said that the steam travels up the vaginal canal and can have profound benefits for the vagina and womb area. Studies have shown it can support women in healing many imbalances, physical, emotional and ancestral. Today's episode is with Taleta Maree, this heart-centered Polynesian Goddess inspires me so much, and...

Tahlia is a qualified Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, she is the owner of Herbaceous Naturopathy. Tahlia's philosophy to wellness embodies a holistic approach to life and highlights the importance of investing in both our physical and emotional health. She believes no matter how busy life may be, finding time to nourish our whole self is vital to bring long term, meaningful wellness.  This episo...

Te Kahureremoa is multidisciplinary in her art practice. She is a composer, singer,  storyteller, taonga pūoro practitioner, visual artist and video maker.  Kahu's rich background and experience in Māori performing arts and storytelling provides fertile ground for the listener to engage in thought provoking insights, growth and expansion. We discuss so much, from Witch life to gendering Atua Māori...

Ella is an intuitive energy healer, a certified reiki practitioner, clairvoyant, a medium and a whole bunch of beautiful mystical things.  Today's episode is about energy yoooooo. We do a deep dive into Reiki, what it is, who it can help, what it looks like and all its yummy benefits. Ella has a studio in Wainuiomata, Wellington. She holds in-person energy healings, group Reiki workshops, women ci...

This diverse plant can work with us on a physical, emotional and energetic level. Cacao is so bio available and can support us in many ailments. With ancient seeds the cacao craze has grown immensely in the health and wellness realm, and for good reason. But do you need to be spiritually attuned to participate in the joy of cacao? Irma believes cacao is accessible for everyone. Today I am speaking...

https://www.instagram.com/aio.thepodcast/ Today I'm talking to Courtney Durr, self worth couch and Queen behind Worth Wild.⁣ ⁣ Courts is on a mission to help women build a strong sense of self-worth and heal the relationship with themselves. We chat about all things self development.⁣ ⁣ From personal trainer to self worth coach, we talk about harmful language in the gym and her journey with body l...