Welcome to the Cultures of Change Podcast where we are having conversations about 'Healing Our Identity'. We bring you the strategies and conscious thinking for you to grow your confidence and understand your abilities to create the future that you choose.For much of my life I carried the feeling that I wasn't Māori enough, growing up in Australia disconnected from my country and being immersed in my culture… that was until I realised everything I was yearning for was within me. My ancestors ...
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One Year on in Leadership - S2, Ep16
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Kia ora, and welcome to this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast. We are one year old. It is something I am so very grateful for. And in this episode, we'retalking about leadership. So it's a timely conversation reflecting on the past 12 months. We're looking at the whakatauki, he aha te kai o te rangatira?He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.…
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What Does "Healing Our Identity" Mean to You? (Part 2) - S2, Ep 15
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In this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast, we are following on from part one of the question that we ask to all of our guests, which is, what does healing our identity mean to you? We're hearing the answers from Gambirra, GLVES, Sandra Morales, Peho Howden, and even myself. And this is a beautiful compilation of all of these answers com…
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What Does "Healing Our Identity" Mean to You? (Part 1) - S2, Ep 14
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Kia ora, and welcome to this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast. We are taking a look back at the first five amazing women that shared their stories on series two of the podcast. I ask every single guest, what does healing our identity mean to you? And this episode is a compilation of what each of these women shared. Every single answer …
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Healing Winds: Conversation with Peho Howden - S2, Ep 13
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Kia Ora and welcome to this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast. I'm joined by Peho Howden, a Māori woman who has spent the last 17 years in Australia, Gold Coast. Peho is the founder and creator behind Healing Winds. She's a natural born seer, traditionally known as a Matakite. She was initiated into her work by her Ancestors through ancie…
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Who's Hands Are On the Steering Wheel? - S2, Ep12
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In this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast, we are carrying on from the legacy of Gigari and unpacking what she regularly said, which was what matters most, is whose hands are on the steering wheel. I am talking about this, in the context of all areas of my life, how it now rolls out into my work and as a mentor, and I'm asking you to inqu…
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Kia ora and welcome to this very special episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast. This episode is in honor of the legacy of Gigari George. An opportunity to share with you all some of her wisdom and leadership within the indigenous land and sea management sector, an area that she dedicated her life to, an area that she was well respected in, wh…
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Conversation with Sandra Morales - S2, Ep10
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In this episode I’m joined by Sandra Morales from Heartdancers. Sandra was born in Colombia “mestiza” (mixed race) woman. She had the blessing to be born in a land were Indigenous, Spanish and African arts and cultures blended. For many years she resented the history of violence that made this to happen. Now, Sandra uses her mestiza “identity” as a…
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In this Episode I’m joined by special guest GLVES. GLVES (pronounced “gloves”) is a proud Kaurareg Aboriginal, Fijian and Polynesian woman. She is a Lutruwita (Tasmania) born, Kaurna (Adelaide) raised, and now Meanjin (Brisbane) based First Nations singer-songwriter. Raised in a fear-driven doomsday cult isolated from society, her culture and exten…
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Conversation with Gambirra - S2, Ep8
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In this episode, we're talking to an amazing woman Gambirra aka Mama G. Your woman from the Gumatj clan of Northeast Arnhem Land currently residing in Worimi country. Gambirra uses art as her tool to unite and heal people. She is an eclectic artist using song, dance and painting as a natural process for her. She values multiculturalism, human right…
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Tena koutou, nau mai, haere mai ki tenei waahanga o te korero 'whakaaora i to tatou tuakiri' pepetema te marama Reo Māori. Welcome everybody to this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast, because September is Māori language month, I am sharing with you my Te Reo Māori what it means to me to speak my language and to speak although I am not flu…
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Conversation with Sarahlee Bragg - S2, Ep6
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In this episode I am joined Sarahlee Bragg, she is joining us from the Deep South of Aotearoa from the fishing village known as Bluff. Sarahlee is a Kaiako Matua, a head teacher, at the Bluff Kindergarten, as well as a Cultural and Spiritual Advisor for Southcoast Psychology in Invercargill. Supporting people to know who they come with and to conne…
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Conversation with Chenoa Deemal - S2, Ep5
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In this episode, I'm joined by Chenoa Deemal. She is a professional actor and has been in many productions, including The 7 Stages of Grieving, The Longest Minute, which she received a Matilda Award nomination for best actress, and, most recently, in the production, Cursed, writen by Kodie Bedford who is an incredible Indigenous writer for screen a…
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In this episode, we are having a conversation about the multiple layers of identity. We are reflecting on the conversations we've been hearing in the first few episodes of this series, and I'm sharing my own reflections that have come up for me from listening and receiving these stories. A beautiful Maori whakatauki that is weaved throughout this e…
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Conversation with Michelle Hauofa - Series 2, Episode 3
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Welcome to this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast. We are joined from PNG by Michelle Hau’ofa. She has a strong sense of social justice. And has made it her life mission to help people in whatever capacity she can to live the world a better place. Michelle has a firm belief that women must have a presence in PNG Parliament. If there is to…
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Conversation with Amelia Butler, Learn Maori Abroad - Series 2, Episode 2
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Kia ora and welcome to Episode 2, Series 2! I'm joined by special guest, Amelia Butler, the founder of Learn Maori Abroad. She is talking to us about growing up in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, NZ, and moving to Los Angeles in 2009. In 2017, Amelia started an LA-based kapa haka group, and in 2018, she started Learn Maori Abroad. This is now her life's…
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Conversation with Whaia Sonic Weaver - Series 2, Episode 1
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Welcome to series 2 of the Healing Our Identity Podcast, where we are diving deep into the stories of Indigenous women from around the world. It's an honor and privilege to bring you the story of Whaia Sonic Weaver. She is a Ngāti Kahungunu woman who was raised in Outback Desert, Western Australia. Her story is very much shaped by her experiences, …
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In episode 21, we're talking about the fact that we don't need to force what has been for us. And we're going into a conversation about when we are working in a team environment and we're working with other people. How important it can be to allow everybody to express themselves freely in the space. Allow them the room to contribute and to collabor…
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In episode 19, I'm talking about being present and really consciously identifying where you might be skipping ahead to the future, a place where your dreams lie. And by doing that, we take our focus out of the present moment, which is where we take the steps to reach our dreams. This episode is quite a raw share for me on my own journey over the pa…
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In episode 18, we're talking about leveling up. We're talking about what that means and we're talking about it in the context of stepping out of your comfort zone, as you move towards your goal. We're talking about working really hard for something and pushing through all the barriers and challenges to reach the goal that you are wanting to create …
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In episode 17, to receive praise or encouragement from another person. We're talking about these patterns of behaviors that have kept us moving on quickly when someone might want to pause for a moment and really acknowledge us or something that we've done or how we've impacted them. And although we can receive it in the moment, we in our minds can …
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In episode 16, we're talking about choices, we're talking about the ability to choose at any given moment. We are reflecting on how we make decisions and the fact that decisions are made in the circumstances and with the information available to us at that time, which means that when new information becomes available or circumstances change, we get…
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Ep 15 - The Power of Vulnerability
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In episode 15, we're talking about the power of vulnerability. It's hard to put into words, the power that comes through when you can see that somebody is sharing from a place of raw authenticity; when they're sharing passionately about something that they want to take a stand on, and that they may feel quite uncomfortable standing up and doing tha…
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Ep 14 - Voicing Our Visibility: Choose to Challenge
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In episode 14, I am very excited to bring you the stories of the indigenous women who answered the call of the Voicing Our Visibility campaign. I put out a call four weeks ago for indigenous women to come forward and share their thoughts and their stories on what it is they choose to challenge in regards to International Women's Day 2021. The stori…
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In episode 13, we're talking about expectations, and the pressure we can place on other people, whether we realize it or not. We're talking about affording people the ability to change their minds, to acknowledge that life changes, and can throw up unexpected circumstances that impact on past decisions made. It can be hard enough to cancel or pull …
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In episode 12, we're talking about learning to trust in our own vision, and trusting our ability to commit to something that we are passionate about. Trust even though you can't see the whole path ahead of you because one step at a time is all that is called for in this present moment. We're talking about the fact that the step that you take today …
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Ep 11 - Voicing Our Visibility Prt 2
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In episode 11, we are continuing the call for our Voicing Our Visibility campaign, calling out to indigenous women around the world who want to participate and voice what it is that they choose to challenge, in light of the theme for this year's International Women's Day. I'm also acknowledging and honoring the women who have already said yes, and …
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In episode 10, I'm putting the call out to indigenous women that want to be part of the Healing Our Identity: Voice Our Visibility campaign. This campaign is being put together in light of International Women's Day. This year's theme is choose to challenge. The question here is what is it that you choose to challenge? And the idea is to get as many…
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Ep 9 - Many Different Ways to Create Change with Thalea Tane
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In episode nine, we are joined by special guest Thalea Tane. Thalea is a Te Roroa Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi woman. She is an indigenous consultant, a Kaitiaki, an International Ambassador for the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania and Asia, mentoring and building capacity in self-sustainability, aspirations in Aoteaora, Australia, and also Ethnic Minori…
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Ep 8 - What Are You Showing Up For?
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In episode eight, we're talking about showing up. We're having a conversation about when showing up is something you choose to do something that aligns with your goals and aspirations and when it doesn't - when you show up because you're expected to, or you find it hard to say no. When we show up, we're choosing what we give our time and energy to.…
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In episode seven, we're talking about how our sense of self changes over time. I'm sharing with you an introduction I wrote recently about myself that completely took me by surprise. It didn't start with the usual qualifications and skillsets that I'm used to putting up front, and instead, I wrote about what is that I'm truly committed to and it st…
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In episode six, we are welcoming in the new year of 2021. We are reflecting on the lessons we may have received in 2020 and looking forward to what we choose to create for ourselves as we enter a brand new year. We're talking about setting goals, calling our visions into reality, and not just in the form of New Year's resolutions, but for each and …
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Ep 5 - The Participation of Aboriginal Women in Political and Public Life with Michelle Deshong
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In episode five, it's an honor and privilege to bring you the interview with Michelle Deshong. Michelle is a North Queensland woman drawing her cultural connections from Kuku Yalanji clan. She grew up in Townsville and talks a little bit about what it was like to grow up in North Queensland in the '70s, the challenges that motivated her to be where…
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Ep 4 - Traditional Māori Healing with Jackie Harvey
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In episode four, I'm excited to introduce to you, and bring you, the story and wisdom of Jackie Harvey. She is a Romiromi practitioner, traditional Maori healer, and she's sharing with us the path that she's taken to be in the place where she is today as a teacher and a healer, sharing her wisdom with people all over the world. Jackie talks to us a…
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In episode three, we're talking about doubt. And we're talking about the fact that doubt is always going to be there. So whatever it is that you're choosing for yourself, whatever it is that you're reaching for, the goals that you're setting, the visions that you have, doubt, and its friend fear, is gonna come along for the ride. I'm telling a stor…
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Ep 2 - Choose to Be Your OWN Validation
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In this episode we are carrying on the conversation about choosing for ourselves. Choosing how we see ourselves, who we are, what we do, and how we feel in our own skin. When we choose to be our own validation, we realise we are no longer looking or waiting for someone else to approve of us or to validate our self worth. But it take a bit to get to…
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Ep 1 - Reconnecting With Our Identity
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Introduction to Cultures of Change: Healing Our Identity
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Welcome to Cultures of Change the Podcast where we are having conversations about Healing Our Identity. We bring you the strategies and conscious thinking for you to grow your confidence and understand your abilities to create the future that you choose. For much of my life I carried the feeling that I wasn't Maori enough, growing up in Australia d…
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