EP242 – Lessons on Tāne-hood & Parenting | Pio Terei on Culture, Grief & Connection

This episode is with Pio Terei, an Aotearoa legend whose contribution to media, entertainment, and comedy spans decades. It was an absolute honour to sit across from him on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and this has become one of the best podcast episodes to date.Pio’s lived experience, charisma, humour and depth impacted me deeply, especially around tāne-hood, talent, and parenting. He shares lessons from his upbringing, being adopted and raised by parents who showered him with unconditional love, nurtured his curiosity, and how he learned to travel the world without ever needing to leave home — through valuing people and connection.The kōrero moves into a beautiful and sacred space as Pio opens up about his healing journey through grief after the passing of his son, alongside powerful and tender stories of parenting, presence and legacy.We Dive Into:✨ Growing up adopted and surrounded by unconditional love✨ Nurturing curiosity and talent✨ Manhood beyond status and success✨ Valuing people, relationships, and connection✨ Parenting lessons that shape legacy✨ Grief, healing, and honouring his son✨ Finding depth through humour and humanity🔗 Building Awesome Whānau: HERE🔗 Express your interest in Planting Seeds offerings: HERE