Voices Unhindered Podcast

Erin Spencer shares how growing up, as a half African-American, in a White American community led her to experience racism & face resurfacing rejection from an absent biological father. Erin also shares her struggle with infertility until conception of their first child & diving into question the root behind hormonal imbalances that Erin faced, along with her openness to the spiritual realm and  supernatural experiences.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Kristal speaks on her personal experience of unexpected hormonal changes after weaning her daughter at five and a half years.This episode is for mothers who breastfed their babies longer than beyond the normal cultural "one year" mark and went on naturally as long as until they & their baby felt ready.Experiencing significant skin, scalp, hair, mood, nutrient depletion and cycle changes post weaning? Then listen to this episode or send it to someone who is experiencing post weaning blues and hormonal upheaval in their endocrine system.Not all blues.. Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for the baby and for the mother too, having cumulative effects on delaying menopause, helping to prevent diabetes, and help stopping various types of cancer in the mother.Some breastfeeding hair impacts:https://hairgp.co.uk/postpartum-month-by-month-hair-timeline-what-to-expect/You're Iodine Deficient [with Dr. David Brownstein] Iodine Benefits:https://www.youtube.com/live/Oix26uuBfZg?si=P6ZFDn2AweB0WhmiBenefits of extended breastfeeding (beyond 1-2 years):https://health.choc.org/benefits-of-breastfeeding/ https://www.who.int/tools/elena/bbc/continued-breastfeedinghttps://www.lompocvmc.com/blogs/2023/august/breastfeeding-beyond-the-first-year/  https://www.parents.com/baby/breastfeeding/tips/benefits-of-extended-breastfeeding/ https://www.babycenter.com/toddler/feeding/extended-breastfeeding-is-it-for-you_8496 Quoted:Grymowicz, M., Rudnicka, E., Podfigurna, A., Napierala, P., Smolarczyk, R., Smolarczyk, K., & Meczekalski, B. (2020). Hormonal Effects on Hair Follicles. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(15), 5342. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21155342Int. J. Mol. Sci.2020, 21(15), 5342;https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21155342Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Is God a woman or a man? Is this the right question? And why is there a push to put God into gender identity box.. VUP hostess Kristal explores answers to these questions, stressing that our own perception of who God is directly affects how we identify or perceive ourselves & what the Bible says about God being a father. Culturally our identity is becoming more confused as people and individuals (is in crisis) because we fail to know and perceive the reality of our Creator.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

VUP Hostess, Kristal addresses the issue of deception, delusion and the link between this and paranoia surrounding the Body of Christ today and a warning for followers of Christ to not be deceived as deceiving spirits and deception is a sign of the "end times" and time progressing is a sign of an increase in deeper deception and delusion.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Pastor of Destiny Church Christchurch  & Leader of Man Up of New Zealand's South Island, Derek Tait shares his testimony of coming to follow Christ, claiming that he experienced a supernatural experience with Jesus.Archived episode from 2024.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Kristal speaks on how to define and know your boundaries as a parental figure, whether you're a grandparent, single parent, adopted parent you still have authority and the right to choose what to allow and not to allow to influence a child that is rightfully placed into your care.This episode covers a lens from Kristal's childhood experiences from growing up without clear boundaries into adulthood and realizing the importance of setting clear strong boundaries fro your children, regarding the influences of media, people and environments & using the biblical gift of discerning of spirits to discern what is right for you and your children.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

The Chair of Elim Church Christchurch, Clare Pattison, shares her testimony, describing herself as formerly being a "practicing witch" and being open to the spiritual world from a very young age.  Clare shares how her life changed over one Christmas Day in 2002, until then she had questioned the concept of Jesus being fully man & fully God. That Christmas night, Clare went to bed, woke up the next morning with a deep knowing that Jesus was God & everything changed for Clare following that Christmas Day in 2002.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

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(Part 2) VUP hostess, Kristal, reveals practical, faith-rooted path to leave narcissistic abuse and rebuild a grounded identity with peace and purpose. Through ten clear steps, we unpack no contact, forgiveness, radical acceptance, and the daily work of starting over.• breaking soul ties and removing anchors to the past• forgiving them and ourselves to end hidden control• going no contact and refusing emotional bait• stopping the habit of romanticising rare good moments• rebuilding identity apart from their narrative• pausing new relationships to heal patterns• choosing self-compassion and boundaries• aligning gifts and purpose for a new future• using fasting and prayer for clarity and resolve• accepting reality, releasing debts and apologies• recognising tactics like comparison and word curses• seeking validation and safe community supportSubscribe to my YouTube and my Patreon, which is in the description box below. Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

(Part 1) Hostess of VUP, Kristal walks through the hidden dynamics of narcissistic abuse, from love bombing and gaslighting to trauma bonding and spiritual manipulation, and share the turning points that led to clarity and freedom. With personal experience with narcisstic abusive cycles Kristal offers steps to leaving the narcissist; rebuild identity, and heal with purpose and faith.• spotting love bombing and shifting promises• how devaluation and gaslighting distort reality• trauma bonding and why leaving feels impossible• isolation tactics that steal voice and purpose• the role of faith in breaking fear and shame• practical steps to plan an exit and hold boundaries• rebuilding identity, dreams and supportive tiesPlease subscribe on Patreon, YouTube, Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts for Voices Unhindered Podcast.Connect with me through Fanmail, email or messenger for any questions or comments.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Our conversation continues as writer and entrepreneur Sheena Hemens begins with sharing how she "fell into" business and ended up in an unguarded realization of the reality of grief, love, and the meaning of success after everything "fell apart" in 2023.Sheena Hemens speaks on the rise of her events company, the community heartbeat of her Christchurch restaurant, and the brutal closing of doors post COVID, followed closely behind  the unthinkable—her daughter Lauren’s death.Sheena is now evolving into realising the things that truly matter in life - those closest to her. Sheena shares how self-therapy, like writing and walking on the beach have helped her to ride the waves of grief.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Join Rob Woolley who uses a negative childhood label as a "stutterer" into being a positive label as a public speaker and teacher of others that struggle with stuttering, lack of confidence and the fear of public speaking. Rob was identified as a stutterer after a speaking test at around age ten  & refused public speaking until one day, when he realized that he was better than expected.Rob founded Rob Woolley Training & Talk Business Networking in Christchurch. Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Dating coach, Jude Gane, shares insights into why many of us struggle with finding a real relationship and having commitment issues. In a self-centred & shallow dating culture, Jude shares why working on understanding ourselves is the most important foundation of any real relationship Jude speaks on the power of being true to who you are versus people pleasing or changing your behaviour to pretend to be what you believe someone else wants you to be.Jude carries experience with human behaviour from real estate, mediation and people management positions. Find out more about Jude & The Dating Coach here: https://www.thedatingcoach.co.nz/Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Ronda Shaskey, founder of Nspyre Red Hair Salon in Christchurch & the winner of the New Zealand 2019 Senior Hair Stylist of the Year Awards; shares never-before-heard inner struggles with identity, impacts of childhood sexual abuse & trauma & we discuss Ronda & business partner, Claire's launch of Bridal Hair NZ Agency, with the first intake of students starting in August 20th 2025.If you're interested in bridal hair services and courses visit Bridal Hair NZ Agency at bridalhairnz.comHave any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Join Amelia Crawley who shares on growing up in an outwardly "Christian" home while experiencing sexual abuse from within and outside the home from as young as five years old, including from an older sibling. Amelia was haunted with suicidal thoughts & the consequence of sex addiction after the abuse from as young as five years old, which Amelia describes as a "sexual demon."Amelia recounts her the story of her father's life, bringing to light generational patterns, which her father disclosed before he ended his life tragically to suicide in 2017, which included her father experiencing severe ongoing sexual trauma from as a child, addiction & a spirit of suicide. Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Writer, music artist and freethinker, Elliot Tremlett, speaks about the power of an agreement (within a group) also known as an egregore which he says has extreme power to create a group's reality, worldview or "group-think."Elliot's interest in the concept of one's TRUTHS forming their reality, GOD & desire to push against the boundaries in educational establishments. Elliot's interest in evolutionary life and the big bang theory yet Elliot has a strong conviction to create more than consume in a materialistic society.Elliot also emphasizes the importance of face-to-face relationships over heavily social media relationships that can lead to greater loneliness.Subscribe to Elliot's Substack here:egregoreandi.substack.comHave any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Parentified child, Ann-Marie Ferguson speaks on parentifying or caring for herself and her younger sisters from age five, whilst often going hungry as her parents suffered under the influence of severe drug addictions, mental illness and abuse. The Ministry for Children, now Oranga Tamariki were aware of the environment in which Ann-Marie and her sisters were in having recorded notes of red flags, within the home yet Ann-Marie says her and her siblings were failed by the New Zealand state to be uplifted in time.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Owner of Koru Healing Acupuncture, Tracey Shewan unfolds her curiosity into holistic healing after her father fell ill with terminal cancer, with Tracey discovering that foot massages helped her father.This led Tracey onto pursuing spiritual teachings & seeking more beyond the natural elements leading Tracey onto studying acupuncture, massage and later reiki treatment.Tracey experienced a dramatic spiritual encounter which Tracey says was a Kundalini awakening.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Owner of Ali's Lemons, Ali McGregor shares about her early years of being raised on a farm in the Wairarapa and passion for music, drama and cooking and Ali claims "all things Italian".'Ali's Lemons' was birthed out of something Ali was familiar and developed in from a young age - homemade cooking & baking.Ali's Lemons creates traditional, artisanal homemade lemon products, winning a national award for her lemon curd. Ali shares her pathway into becoming a high school teacher, her growing confidence & understanding her identity & how to use her talents after coming out of an abusive relationship.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Founder of Heart and Mind Yoga, Jo Jarden shares about the death of her mother at a young age which shook her foundational beliefs, leading Jo to searching for identity and fulfillment.This led Jo to sell-up and live in a caravan for seven years, which led Jo seek deeper fulfillment, thus opening the door for Jo to do yoga through her passion for fitness. We also dive into deeper insights behind the practice and origins of yoga.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Ursula Keay opens up about being kicked out of home at sixteen years old to find her own way in life. Ursula started small businesses, studied at New Zealand's Broadcasting School and sharing her experience working within the NZ media industry. Ursula struggled with hypothyroidism leading Ursula to seek healing through research Ursula was led into the practice of Ayahuasca & attended ceremonies in South America then onto looking for greater fulfillment in God.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Former Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNAF) aircraft technician and artist, Bruce Denton served in the RNZAF for 20 years, from age 16, Bruce says he tended to "look beyond" and spent downtime sketching and struggled through his schooling with dyscalculia - not being able to fully read or write numbers. Looking back Bruce grew up too fast, missing his childhood and saw things he'd rather not see. Bruce's father served in the RNZAF during WWII and due to which Bruce believed was PTSD, his father never talked about his time serving during WWII and remembers seeing a bullet hole in his fathers leg.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Join Shahana Tauwhare who shares the impact on her identity of not knowning the her biological Dad and how this impacted her sense of identity.Shahana says she once held a grudge against her mother because of holding back information about her father, yet through encountering Christ Shahana was set upon her journey to finding comfort, peace and identity.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Ferne Caldwell raises eight grandchildren and Anna Clare raises two. Drug addiction, trauma and instability led these grandparents to take over the care for their grandchildren with no other option except for Oranga Tamariki (The Ministry for Children in NZ) to take them, they soon made the decision to step into this role in which they hadn't imagined. Both sacrifice their ripe years to be full time carers for their grandchildren and ensure their grandchildren grow up in a stable, loving home environment.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

PART ONE: Entrepreneur, author and mother, Sheena Hemens, was born to Sri-Lankan parents which immigrated to London. Sheena shares how the loss of her daughter, Lauren Hemens, the closing of her former Christchurch restaurant, Maison de Crepes and her relationship breakup in 2023, led her repositioning on her journey towards finding purpose and being true to herself. This is the first part in a two-part episode conversation. Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Founder of Wass' Barbers Christchurch, Wasseim Alsati shares how he dropped high school to begin barbering began from age fourteen to help provide for his family & started by cleaning his local barbershop to help provide for his family; which birthed his passion and drive for barbering.Wasseim shares his ongoing vision to train-up local barbers, his determination to fight against doctors telling him that due to the gunshot wound he experienced during the attack, that he may never walk again.Wasseim & his daughter received major ongoing effects from injuries from the 2019 Al Noor Christchurch mosque attack, yet he continues to remain strong for his family.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Youth worker, trained paramedic and a child of Christian missionaries, Micheal Patrick, is a man who spent his childhood growing up in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. Micheal shares how these experiences gave him a unique insight, compassion and understanding into not only accepting diversity but into the reality of the spiritual realm which plays a significant role in the lives of many Papua New Guineans.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Former ballet teacher, professional dancer and AIDS counsellor, Karen Harvey, shares her journey into professional dancing, her firstborn's struggle with a meth addiction, the effects of this addiction on her family dynamics and the experience of ongoing restoration within her family through her faith.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Local Christchurch puppeteer Jacim unravels his troubled early years of childhood, from moving through a Catholic orphanage, experiencing his biological mother suffering from sexual abuse from a family member, which was hidden the guise of being a strongly Catholic household. Jacim recalls his mother suffer violence, and experience the strong effect of generational mental illness in his biological mum and her family. Jacim also reflects on the blessing of being an adopted child to his parents.Donate to Voices Unhindered Podcast: ⁠⁠https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcast⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@voices_unhindered⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/VoicesUnhinderedPodcast⁠Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Filmmaker Raymond Lum, shares his journey through overcoming childhood sexual abuse from his family's live-in babysitter, finding his faith in Christ which then led to the journey towards his wholeness. For more information on Raymond's work visit: https://www.swordproductions.co.nz/Donate to Voices Unhindered Podcast: ⁠⁠https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcast⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@voices_unhindered⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/VoicesUnhinderedPodcast⁠Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Founder of Bride-Cycle boutique talks about how she created Bride-Cycle, what makes the experience of purchasing a pre-loved wedding gown from Bride-Cycle unique and how to find the perfect wedding gown.Donate to Voices Unhindered Podcast: ⁠⁠https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcast⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@voices_unhindered⁠⁠Subscribe to Voices Unhindered Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/VoicesUnhinderedPodcast⁠Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

A deeper dive into Dame Sue Bagshaw and her upbringing, her values on youth health and about the recent opening of Christchurch's Youth Hub.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Dance teacher for those with learning disabilities, Georgia List, talks about the loss of her Dad at age 11 and how it impacted her faith in God. List also talks about growing up with her brother who had autism and how this enabled her to empathise and connect to those with learning disabilities.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Founder and operator of Pedalmania, Clive Murphy discusses his crazy mobile bike business (on wheels) that started from something that Murphy was naturally good at; building things and making things work. Murphy, a university dropout worked years in a factory before he decided to use his own entrepreneurial gifts and skills to start his first mini-golf business, which later led into launching Pedalmania.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

From humble beginnings; overcoming addiction, dysfunctional relationships and lack of identity, the TRUE SONZ gospel rap duo, Tipene Nathan (with Dallas Timpson) now bring their actions & music from the streets to the church back to the streets to testify of their faith in Christ.Character growth, identity and purpose are major themes throughout their music and TRUE SONZ' album, 'Walking In Our Greatness' was released on October 25, 2024.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Kataraina Waikato, moved through New Zealand's state care system (Oranga Tamariki) as shares how she believes that she was wrongly uplifted as a child when there was a domestic violence incident.Despite the hardships of Kataraina's life feeling like she had no stable home, she is now changing the script for her own children. Kataraina was a former alternative education student at Te Ora Hou and is now pursuing her dreams & breaking stereotype.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Hip hop artist & visionary, Darcy Lukic aka Conscious 92 opens up about his challenges growing up in a broken home filled with addiction and abuse, his journey into single fatherhood and drive to producing hip hop music as an outlet to express his deepest thoughts along with using his voice to reach others who are experiencing mental illnesses, suicidal thoughts or broken relationships.Darcy also speaks about his men's group which he holds at Te Ora Hou, Christchurch, NZ.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

A closer dive into the background of the artist, graphic designer and director of Christchurch's Cube art gallery, Paul Rees; shares the inspiration during Covid-19 lockdowns to pick up his paint brush again to display his 'Jesus on High' art exhibition .Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00 

Nicola Beedles shares her personal experience as someone who has overcome living a life filled with domestic abuse; & how it has given Nicola insight and empathy in role as team leader at He Waka Tapu in supporting those families who face domestic abuse and violence.Have any thoughts about this episode? Text me hereSupport the showSUBSCRIBE:www.youtube.com/@voices_unhinderedhttps://www.patreon.com/c/VoicesUnhinderedPodcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2534526/supportDONATE:https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/Building-Voices-Unhindered-podcasthttps://buy.stripe.com/6oU28k4PK1nrb0S4qTe3e00