ĀIO: a road to peace

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 our inner world, our relationships and the way we move through life.

We explore the many expressions of the masculine and feminine, the parts of ourselves we've learned to favour or suppress, and what happens when these energies begin to work together rather than against one another.

A deeply alive conversation about relationships, polarity, self-awareness and becoming more fully ourselves.

What we cover:

• The four quadrants of the masculine and feminine, and the archetypes that live within the

• Working with the light and shadow expressions of each quadrant

• The suppression of the Wild Woman and Wild Man in the Western world

• Weaving ascending and descending energy—and why we need both

• Polarity, opposites and the feminine impulse to create, expand and multiply

• How children naturally move between these energies

• How air, fire, water and earth relate to the four quadrants

CONNECT

Dan & Jenny Abdelnoor Website | www.relationshiprising.com

ĀIOInstagram |@aio.thepodcast TikTok |@aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com

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 beliefs that quietly shape our lives, self-worth in relationships and work, and what it looks like to choose a different story.

A warm, honest, easeful kōrero about knowing ourselves more deeply, meeting the parts of us we've left behind, and finding our way home. What we cover:

• Reconnecting with te ao Māori and finding our way home

• Understanding the needs underneath our behaviours

• The stories we tell ourselves - and choosing what we want to believe

• Self-talk, affirmations and learning to treat ourselves with love

• Building self-worth through the way we care for ourselves

• Reclaiming the parts of ourselves we've judged or left behind

• When our work becomes tangled up with our identity and worth

• Heartbreak, healing and the experiences that crack us open

• Ego vs intuition - and learning to lean towards connection

• Attachment, relationships and meeting our own needs

• Values, purpose and creating a life that feels like you

• Coming home to who you've been all along

CONNECT Tracy Manu Instagram | @blossom.with.tracy.manu Website | tracymanu.com

ĀIO Instagram |aio.thepodcast TikTok |@aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com

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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 facilitator with more than 15 years of experience offering kaupapa Māori wānanga, reaching more than 25,000 people.⁣ This is a powerful exploration into mātauranga Māori, whakapapa and the vast world of Atua Māori.

Together we explore the whakapapa of mauri, the many forms and dimensions of mana, Hine-nui-te-pō and the origins of karanga, and the deeper meaning woven through the process of pōwhiri.

We journey into Tāne's role in the conception of humankind and the divine feminine woven through our whakapapa, the distinction between tikanga and ritenga, and the ways our creation stories continue to shape who we are as Māori.

Our kōrero also travels beyond this earthly realm — into the wider galaxy, the Atua connected to other planetary realms, parallels with Japanese understandings of Atua, and the preservation of ancient knowledge.

We close with a beautiful exploration of how we can begin to deepen our own relationship with Atua Māori.

What we cover:

• The whakapapa of mauri (the lineage of mauri)
• A deep exploration of mana and it's many forms and dimensions
• Hine nui te pō and the origins of the karanga
• The process of pohiri and it's meaning
• Tane's role in the conception of humankind and the acknowledgement of the divine feminine passed down through generations.
• The difference between tikanga and ritenga (customs and practice)
• The wider galaxy and atua that govern the realms of other planets
• How our creation story has shaped our culture
• How Japanese culture interact with their atua (gods)
• Preserving Ancient knowledge
• How we can connect with atua Māori CONNECT

Pā Shaquille Shortland Instagram | @pa_shaq Facebook | Shaquille Shortland

ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcastTikTok | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com Tarikura Kapea Instagram | tarikura_

Pure Nature

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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 story behind my year-long pause from Āio.

We explore the heartbreak of grieving a future that never came to be, navigating the end of a loving relationship, losing friendships, rebuilding community, and what it means to begin again when every foundation beneath you has shifted.

I also speak candidly about my journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the impact it had on my mental health, and the practices, support and healing that helped me find my way back to myself.

This conversation is an invitation into the messiness of being human. It is about learning to use our voice, asking for what we need, embracing community, and trusting that even in seasons of uncertainty, something beautiful is quietly being rebuilt.

In this episode we explore:

• My year away from Āio and why I stepped back

• Living with PMDD and its impact on mental health

• Grieving relationships and imagined futures

• Conscious uncoupling and healing after heartbreak

• Friendship, community and the courage to ask for support

• Boundaries, authenticity and reclaiming your voice

• Building a purpose-led business with integrity

• Trusting the mystery and beginning again

Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation in the context of PMDD. If you're moving through something similar, please listen gently and reach out for support if you need it.

CONNECT

Tarikura Kapea Instagram | @tarikura_

Robbie Fear Instagram | @robbienofear

ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcastTikTok | @aio.thepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com

Cacao Discount Earth Women Website | earthwomen.nz CODE: AIO15 For 15% off your next order. Rongoā Māori Course Learn how to work with RongoāMāori safetly and effectively Āio x Awhina Henry Rongoa Foundations

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 right place.

Dr Rangi Mātāmua is a pioneering Māori scholar who has revolutionised our understanding of Māori astronomy, particularly Matariki.

His research has been groundbreaking in its contribution to mātauranga Māori, helping to enlighten both national and international audiences about Māori astronomical knowledge and traditions.

His work sits at the interface between mātauranga Māori and Western science, helping reconnect people with maramataka - the Māori lunar calendar - and the natural environment.

Dr Rangi is a member of the Matariki Advisory Committee and played a significant role in bringing the Matariki public holiday to fruition.

Enjoy this episode e te whānau. Share it with your whānau and friends - Mānawatia a Matariki.

What we cover in this episode:

• Ngā Mata o te Ariki - The origins of Matariki • Understanding Matariki from a global perspective • Te Kāhui o Matariki - Meeting each star in the cluster • Remembering those who have passed and acknowledging the passage of death • The role of Hine-nui-te-pō • Gregorian time and a Māori understanding of time • A message for wāhine Māori in spiritual spaces

CONNECT

Dr Rangi Mātāmua Instagram | @proffessormatamua Website | www.livingbythestars.co.nz

ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcast TikTok | @aiothepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com

Pure NatureReceive 10% off your next order. (One-time use code, so stock up!) Website: www.purenature.co.nzUse code: ORA10 Using our code supports the ongoing operation of this podcast - thank you. Rongoā Māori Course with Awhina Henry Link: Rongoā Māori Foundations

Meditations Link: Āio Meditations

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 work, this conversation will surely tickle your fancy.

With a quest alive in her heart Chaz supports people to align with their purpose and tune into the wisdom of numbers. She shares how numbers can reveal our life path, soul number, and destiny number — offering both personal insight and a lens for understanding the collective field.

May these teachings remind you that purpose is not something we chase, but something written in the fabric of who we already are. WHAT WE COVER: The framework of numerology Life Path Destiny Number Soul Number How to work with numbers Look to the numbers for clues of your purpose Everyday has numerology imprint The universe is feminine

CONNECT Chaz Reid

Instagram | @soulprint_nz Website | www.soulprint.co.nz/ Work with Chaz: 15% off website purchases (including readings) Use code: VIBRATEWHITELIGHT Āio Instagram | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com Online Rongoā Māori Foundations Course https://www.aiothepodcast.com/rongoafoundations RESOURCES The Red School, Menturality Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6lR4TBdi7K1V6Nbp4vdp2D?si=0d5975f1f16940b4

TE AWA ATUA - Menstruation in the Pre-colonial Maori World By Ngahuia Murphy https://shorturl.at/ZPify FIND YOUR LIFE PATH NUMBER: 1. Write down your full date of birth in numbers (day, month, year). 2. Add each part separately (day, month, year) until each is reduced to a single digit or Master Number (11, 22, 33). 3. Add those three results together and reduce again to a single digit or Master Number. Example: 31 August 1986 • Day: 31 → 3 + 1 = 4 • Month: August = 8 → 8 • Year: 1 + 9 + 8 + 6 = 24 → 2 + 4= 6 • Total: 4 + 8 + 6 = 18 → 1 + 8 = 9 So, Life Path = 9.

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 Publishing and Rebel Ma Collective. Born and bred in Dublin, Ireland, Saoirse, meaning freedom in Irish, carries the fierce spirit of her Celtic ancestors—storytellers, wisdom keepers and rebel women who were a stand for truth and fought for freedom.

This conversation is for anyone wanting to deepen their connection with Celtic Goddesses and the rise of the Divine Feminine. I know you'll feel moved, inspired, and maybe even activated by what Saoirse shares — her words carry the kind of truth that awakens something ancient in us all. This one lit a fire in my soul, a fire that was desperate to roar!

What we cover:

• Invocation for the Divine Feminine
• The Journey of Rebel Ma
• Ancestral Connections and Cultural Background
• Exploring the Goddess Danu
• The Sovereignty of Sheela Na Gig
• The Triple Goddess: Bridget
• The Wisdom of Bowne
• The Emergence of the Rebel Matriarch
• A call for peace

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SOCIALS: SAOIRSE CONNOLY Instagram | @sessionswithsaoirse @rebelmarising Website | www.rebelmarising.com ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE Instagram | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com

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, taonga pūoro, and a variety of world instruments.

Here, we get a vulnerable telling of his pathway into music and how sound has been his healing modality.

Taylor moves many through his artistic and soulful journeys. He facilitates spaces that can offer such healing and freedom. I know you honey's will feast on this esoteric kōrero, thank you for being here xx

What we cover:

• What is alchemy?
• Taylor's journey of working with sound
• 432 hz
• Breakthroughs with plant allies
• The 4 quadrants: light and dark masculine and feminine.
• Handpan, the balance of duality
• Pyramids as broadcasters
• Egypt adventures

Watch on YOUTUBE

CONNECT TAYLOR SOL Instagram | @taylorsol Connect | Taylor Sol's Offerings

ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE

Instagram | @aio.thepodcast Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com

TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | @tarikura_

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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 healing of our identity.

Raranga, the sacred art of Māori weaving, is more than a craft — it is a portal to remember who we are.

Together, we enter Te Whare Pora, the spiritual house of weaving, and explore how raranga reconnects us to ancestral memory, gender fluidity, and the reclamation of our cultural birthrights. Ahi speaks into the complexities of tikanga, when it can be broken and when it must be upheld. We talk about how weaving can be both a personal and collective healing ritual, especially for takatāpui and those carrying intergenerational grief or disconnection from their whakapapa (lingiege).

This kōrero unravels what it means to protect our mana, to be a koha not a hōhā, and to stand strong in our truths even in the face of adversity.

Ahi's wānanga are a reclamation. Her presence is a protest. Her weaving is her karakia (prayer).

Whether you're Māori or tauiwi (foreigner), takatāpui or tāne (male), wahine (female) or non-binary — this episode will leave you inspired to pick up the threads of your own story, and start weaving them home.

What we cover:

• What is raranga and why it's more than weaving

• Te Whare Pora and the wairua (spirit) of creation

• Working with manu (birds) & who can work with their feathers

• Closed practices, cultural protocols, and breaking tikanga (protocols)

• Weaving as identity healing for takatāpui and Māori

• The truth about Māori shoes (yes, we had them!)

• Gender roles in weaving — and how they're evolving

• How to protect your energy and sovereignty as a creator

• Holding sacred space for all identities at marae wānanga (workshops)

• Standing strong in our truths in the face of adversity

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SOCIALS:

AHI NYX Instagram | @ahi.nyxWebsite | www.ahiraranga.com ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE

Instagram | @aio.thepodcast Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com

TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | @tarikura_

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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 of her homeland — Ireland. She speaks into how cacao has become a bridge between worlds, cultures, and ancient wisdom.

Naturally, the Great Goddess is present throughout this kōrero (conversation), anchoring our love and reverence for the Great Divine and the Feminine current.

Together, we explore how true leadership emerges from deep listening, heart-centered entrepreneurship, and reclaiming joy.

Únagh shares her journey of walking through a deep soul fracture and offers wisdom and guidance for navigating challenging times.

This episode feels like sweet golden honey and will light a fire in your heart. ✨

What we cover:

• Connecting to your own indigeneity
• Weaving the magic of Ireland, Pacific cacao and Aotearoa
• The Celtic Medicine Wheel - bringing you home to your own inner sovereignty
• The dance between honoring the sacred and deep listening
• The hidden story of Mary Magdalene
• Healing our inner Masculine so we can show up fully in our healed Feminine
• Cultivating sisterhood can save your life
• Moving through a soul fracture
• Transform darkness and master the mind
• Clearing the heart - throat blockage so that we can speak with clarity and grace

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SOCIALS:

THE CACAO AMBASSADOR Instagram | @thecacaoambassador Website | www.thecacaoamabassador.com

ÚNAGH DE BRÚN Instagram | @unaghdebrun ĀIO: A ROAD TO PEACE Instagram | @aio.thepodcast Tik Tok | @aio.thepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com

TARIKURA KAPEA Instagram | @tarikura_

Resources The Sevenwaters Books https://julietmarillier.com/series/sevenwaters-series/