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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 1H 41M

#18 Vika Pasefika : UCE Movement

from Burning Bridges Podcast · host Renee & Taimana

Send us Fan MailIn this raw and emotional episode, Vika Pasefika opens up like never before. From growing up in a tough Samoan household to arriving in New Zealand unable to speak English, Vika shares the pain of being bullied—and how that pain turned him into the bully.Behind the violence was something deeper. Untold trauma. Abuse by someone trusted. Silence that followed him for years.From fighting in the streets to becoming a father, Vika’s turning point didn’t come easy. Now in Australia, he’s finally facing the demons he once buried.Today, Vika leads the UCE Movement—mentoring youth, supporting mental health, and running men’s groups focused on healing and suicide prevention.A powerful conversation about trauma, identity, and what it really takes to break the cycle.Trigger Warning: This episode may contain stories, experiences, or discussions that some listeners may find confronting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

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Send us Fan Mail In this raw and emotional episode, Vika Pasefika opens up like never before. From growing up in a tough Samoan household to arriving in New Zealand unable to speak English, Vika shares the pain of being bullied—and how that pain turned him into the bully. Behind the violence was something deeper. Untold trauma. Abuse by someone trusted. Silence that followed him for years. From fighting in the streets to becoming a father, Vika’s turning point didn’t come easy. Now in Austr...

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