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ĀIO: a road to peace
by Tarikura Kapea
Kia ora and Welcome to Āio: a road to peace. A space to have in-depth conversations about hauora and holistic health. Join me, Aotearoa New Zealand - based Tarikura Kapea as I talk to guests who work in this field. We explore topics like spirituality, art, health and wellness, self-development and indigenous practices to support you in your conscious evolution. It is my mission to empower you with the tools to be your own healer, and to remind you that you have everything you need inside of you to feel good in your body, connect deeply with others and cultivate an intimate relationship with yourself. I talk to guests who are artists, healers, practitioners and thought leaders to bring you insightful and raw conversations to help build a strong foundation of wellbeing. Āio is Maori translates to Peace, Calm and Tranquility. I hope this space can help you define what peace means to you, how to access states of peace and embody it.
Episodes
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53. The gifts and vulnerabilities of the luteal phase with Red School founders Alexandra and Sjanie
Do you struggle in your luteal phase? Are you curious to deepen your understanding of the language of menstrual cycle awareness? This week on Āio, I am honoured to welcome Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, co-founders of Red School and co-authors of the iconic and hugely celebrated books...
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52. Activating the four quadrants of the masculine and feminine for greater connection and aliveness with Dan and Jenny Abdelnoor
What becomes possible when we learn to meet the full spectrum of the masculine and feminine within us? In this episode I sit down with Dan and Jenny Abdelnoor for a rich kōrero on the four quadrants of masculine and feminine energy - and how understanding each of them can bring greater harmony to...
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51. Coming home to ourselves: Identity, self-worth & rewriting the stories that shape us with Tracy Manu
What does it really mean to come home to yourself? In this episode I sit down with author, coach and beautiful human Tracy Manu for a kōrero on identity, self-worth, healing and the stories we carry. We talk about Tracy's journey reconnecting with te ao Māori, learning to meet our own needs, the...
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50. Atua Māori: Mauri, Mana & Whakapapa with Pā Shaquille Shortland
This might be one of the deepest wānanga we've ever had on Āio to date. Humbled and honoured to welcome teacher, mentor and friend Pā Shaquille Shortland to the podcast. Pā is an Indigenous knowledge holder from Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Terino and Te Orewai. He is a cultural leader and...
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49. Navigating the Mystery: Mental health, Grief, Sisterhood & my return to Āio with Tarikura Kapea & Robbie Fear
There comes a moment in many of our lives when everything we thought was certain begins to unravel. In this deeply personal episode, I step out from behind the interviewer's seat and into the hot seat myself. Joined by one of my besties, somatic and narrative therapist Robbie Fear, I share the...
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48. Matariki: Honouring the Māori New Year with Dr Rangi Mātāmua
Tēnā koe, nau mai hoki mai ki Āio. After eight months off, we are back with an epic Matariki episode featuring Dr Rangi Mātāmua. If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of Matariki, learn how to prepare for it, and discover ways to honour and celebrate this beautiful time, you are in the...
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47. Know Thyself: The Wisdom of Numbers with Numerology expert Chaz Reid
Numbers are more than figures on a page — they hold patterns, archetypes, and stories that shape the way we move through life. Today, we journey with expert numerologist Chaz Reid, founder of Soulprint, into the ancient philosophy of numerology. If you love astrology, human design, or personality...
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46. Celtic Goddesses and a Return to Matriarchal Wisdom with Saoirse Connolly
In today's episode with Saoirse Connolly we are exploring Celtic Goddesses and the multifaceted nature of feminine energy. Saoirse is a powerhouse, heart-led with an embodied awareness of her ancestors walking alongside her. She is a mother, mentor, activist, author and founder of House of Wild...
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45. Alchemy of Sound with Taylor Sol
Today I'm joined by a friend Taylor Sol — a sound alchemist, a mauri-led creative, and one of my favourite humans to giggle and be silly with. Specialising in the healing frequency of 432 Hertz, Taylor Sol's music is a melodic tapestry of love, woven through the handpan, Native American flutes,...
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44. Raranga: weaving ancestral thread with Ahi Nyx
In this episode, we are joined by the powerful and poetic Ahi Nyx (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Mōriori), a takatāpui kairaranga (weaver) based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland). Ahi is a living vessel of mātauranga Māori who brings raranga back into our homes, our bodies, our communities — and into the...
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43. Reconnecting to your indigeneity and heart-led leadership with Únagh De Brún
In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with mentor and dear sister Únagh De Brún — founder of The Cacao Ambassador and co-founder of Weave Cacao. Únagh shares her extraordinary journey of reconnecting to her indigeneity and the sacred path of creating a cacao blend drawn from the inspiration…
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42. The Medicine of Mother India with Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan
This week, we are joined by Vinayak (Vinny) Lohan, co-founder of the family business and movement Mother India. More than just a business, Mother India is a mission—to help you rebuild trust in nature's ability to heal and your own ability to heal yourself through nature's wisdom. They offer...
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40. Cultural appropriation in the yoga industry with Prageeth Jayathissa
Today I am joined by Prageeth Jayathissa, we unravel the tangled web of cultural appropriation woven through the modern yoga industry. From the colonial roots of yogic practices to the commodification of sacred symbols and the misrepresentation of feminine deities, we hold nothing back. We dive...
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39. Attune your voice; finding your true note with sound alchemist Chloe Crouch.
The voice is one of our greatest instruments, the source of our truth and the vessel through which we communicate with the world. How we interact with our voice has a powerful ripple effect in our lives. Attuning to our true note can offer us courage, confidence, and strength as we walk through...
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38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen
Join us as we explore the vast and glorious world of Aromatic Medicine. Essential oils have been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, medicinal settings, and beauty therapy. They are powerful plant extracts that can directly access your brain! Essential oils can sometimes get a bad wrap,...
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37. Hapu Wānanga; Māori Birthing Practices with Tawera Trinder
Today we are exploring Māori birthing practices, we are joined by Tawera Trinder a Māori midwife who works with whānau Māori alongside their pregnancy journey. Tawera and her team of wāhine deliver kaupapa Māori antenatal education wānanga, that is enriched with tikanga practices and principles....
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36. Magic mushrooms to expand consciousness and integrate trauma - with indigenous plant medicine guide, Raquel Minh
In this insightful episode we explore the energetics of magic mushrooms and how psilocybin can support the integration of trauma. Magic mushrooms can be a powerful support for rewiring our subconscious mind and expanding past our limiting beliefs. We are joined by Raquel Minh, a trauma-informed...
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35. The Psychospiritual Effect of a Women's Inner Seasons: a Journey into Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Charlotte Friedrich
Unlock the power of menstrual cycle awareness in this enlightening episode as we explore the four seasons of a woman's inner seasons —spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Discover how understanding these phases can enhance your well-being, intuition, self awareness and self compassion. Whether...
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34. Being a Conduit for Deep Healing. An Indigenous Perspective: with Chelita Zainey.
This week's episode is full power. We are joined by Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi Zainey (Waitaha; Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Kahu; Ngāti Haua; Ngāti Ruanui; Lebanese; Scottish; Irish) Through the reclamation of her whakapapa and ancestral gifts, Chelita is an established practitioner of the Māori Healing…
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34. Astrology: Creating Music with the Rhythm and Pulse of the Stars with Karen Hunter
In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the mystical world of astrology, exploring the profound connections between celestial bodies and our personal journeys. We uncover how planetary alignment influences our lives, guiding us toward self-inquiry and introspection. Today we are joined by...
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33. Astrology: How to transform your darkness into light with Anoushka Van Rijn
Dive into the mystical world of astrology, where the stars and planets hold the keys to radical self enquiry and acceptance. In this episode, we'll unravel the ancient wisdom of the twelve astrological zodiac signs, explore the profound impact of celestial alignments, and discover how our north…
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32. Self Love, Sisterhood and Cultivating Contentment in your single season with Kayla Anderson
This ones for my honeys who are working to cultivate a delicious relationship with their inner worlds. Self love you say? Sure it's a hype word at the moment and rightly so - this world needs more people deeply loving and honoring themselves. Gone are the days where this feels selfish. There is…
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32. Ancient Plant Wisdom of Maca and Cacao; Weaving Indigenous Wisdom & Scientific Research
Dr Corin Storkey of Seleno health brings the heat today. This informative episode sheds light on the incredible plant medicine of Maca and Cacao. We dive into the ancient world of indigenous traditions and practices and learn how the energetics of these plants can support our mind, body and…
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31. Fostering our Indigeneity Through Te Taiao (The Natural World) with Rongoā Practitioner Donna Kerridge.
We are in for a treat today my loves, a powerful and compassionate transmission from Donna Kerridge. Some may call her the Grandmother of Rongoā, how blessed we are to hear her speak so passionately about the natural world, Te Ao Māori and her craft of Rongoā. Donna Kerridge (Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti...
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30. Your Body is the Compass: Embodiment and Somatic Dance with Sarsha Hope
Sarsha Hope joins us today to chat all things embodiment and somatic movement. Sarsha is the visionary and founder of the Somatic Dance International Teacher Training, a groundbreaking program recognized as one of the world's exclusive dance training experiences. It seamlessly integrates somatic...
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29. Embracing the Expression of Grief with Birth Doula Sophia Paskell
Hello beautiful humans. Todays episode is so fucking delicious! We have Sophia Paskell, a friend and incredibly inspiring woman on the pod. Sophia is a Mother, a Writer, a Childbirth Educator and an experienced Birth Doula. Having attended well over 200 births and part of thousands of…
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28. Part 2. Stop Creating Scar Tissue in Relationships. Building the Love You Desire
This delicious episode is part 2 of healing in relationships - and the focus my honies is how do we 'Stop creating scar tissue and start building the love you desire'. My partner Shay and I have been in a big love and healing portal this summer. We have been exploring some juicy topics around how...
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27. Part 1. Creating Safety in Relationship. Ya Girl fell in love!
We have a juicy episode for you today my loves. A slightly different format than our usual episodes. Ya gurl fell in love, and this is our story. I called in a super aligned energetic match - and have been in a love and healing portal this summer. I have felt so expanded by the journey that I had...
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26. Understanding The Fluid Field with Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Kia ora honeys, welcome to Āio. Grateful you are here. In todays epsiode we are exploring Cranio-Sacral therapy, a non-invasive form of medicine that focuses on the manipulation and balancing of the craniosacral system. It works on the nervous system, and if you are on any kind of healing journey...
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25. Part 2: Urth Apothecary: Natural Medicine, Cycle Awareness & the Journey of Cacao
Part 2 of this glorious episode is coming in HOT. I absolutely love this conversation, please go back and watch part one first so you have some context and lay of the land. Today, we are joined by Tamsin Kaufman, she is a Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, & Wellness Facilitator who…
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24. Part 1: Earth Healing, the Reclamation of the Witch & Plant Medicine.
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,...
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23.Jemma Bennet on becoming a therapist, overcoming loss, abuse and reconnecting with her Māoritanga
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...
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21. Mini Episode: Weaving Wellness
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...
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20. Kiss the Earth with the pure consciousness of Blue Lotus
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....
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19. Reindigenisation is the revolution! Learning Māori abroad with Amelia Butler
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...
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18. Communicating with Spirit. Intuitive Dreams. Angels, Spirit Guides & Aliens with Derek Thompson
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…
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17. Education & Decolonisation
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)...
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16. Mirimiri & the flow of energy between our body & wairua/spirit
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...
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15. Self Expression and the Tenderness of Sharing Your Work with Moana Ete
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…
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14. Cassidy Skelton: Spicy Stories & Mental Health
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...
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13. Breathwork, Somatic Healing & Twerking for trauma release
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...
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12. Weaving Te Ao Māori (the Māori World) with the art & practice of tea (wai rākau)
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...
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11. Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunging for Stress Resilience with Lisa Schady
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...
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10. Connecting to our wairuatanga (spirituality) with kai rongoā Awhina Henry
Rongoā is a traditional Māori healing system which encompasses herbal remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing. I am joined today by kai rongoā Awhina Henry to discuss her journey through using rongoā and connecting to her wairuatanga (spirituality) Awhina celebrates the connection...
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09. The 8 Limbs of Yoga
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...
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08. Homeopathy and rediscovering her Māoritanga with Rebekah Ward-Johnston
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...
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07. Jase Te Patu on M3 Mindfulness, te whare tapa whā & walking your path with resilience
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...
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06. Yoni steaming, womb health and the rise of feminine knowledge with Taleta Maree
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....
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05. Naturopathy and herbal medicine for building a strong foundation for long term, meaningful wellness.
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…
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04. Māori mythology, Taonga pūoro (Māori instrument) and moko kauae with Te Kahureremoa
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kia ora and Welcome to Āio: a road to peace. A space to have in-depth conversations about hauora and holistic health. Join me, Aotearoa New Zealand - based Tarikura Kapea as I talk to guests who work in this field. We explore topics like spirituality, art, health and wellness, self-development and indigenous practices to support you in your conscious evolution. It is my mission to empower you with the tools to be your own healer, and to remind you that you have everything you need inside of you to feel good in your body, connect deeply with others and cultivate an intimate relationship with yourself. I talk to guests who are artists, healers, practitioners and thought leaders to bring you insightful and raw conversations to help build a strong foundation of wellbeing. Āio is Maori translates to Peace, Calm and Tranquility. I hope this space can help you define what peace means to you, how to access states of peace and embody it.
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