Fau Gagana Podcast. A Samoan nurse's perspective on mental health.

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Part 2 of the talanoa with Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann.  His perspectives on spirituality, and why he develops the Fonofale Model- the first Pacific health belief model in New Zealand healthcare.  The fonofale model is mentioned and recognised in healthcare organisations and training institute for undergraduate nursing in NZ.

Ole vaega 2 ole talanoaga ma Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann.  O sona finagalo ile tāua ole fa'a lea agaga ile soifua ole mafaufau, aemaise le mafua'aga sa ia fausia ai le fonofale model.  O lenei model o lo'o fa'aogāina i totonu o a'oa'oga ma le soifua maloloina i NZ e fesoasoani e lima ta'ita'iina ai galuega a le soifua maloloina. 

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This is the first episode for Season 3, 2026.  The theme is 'culture is the medicine' Fuimaono is a pioneer of Pacific mental health in NZ.  He was the first Samoan nurse working in mental health, and he developed the Fonofale Model to guide mental health practice and care in NZ.  Fuimaono is sharing his perspective on the theme with examples from his practice and career.  This is the first part of the talanoa with Fuimaono.

Talanoaga ma Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann i sona finagalo ile autū ole polokalame.  O Fuimaono ole tausi soifua Samoa muamua sa galue ile matagaluega ole mental health i NZ.  O le vaega muamua lenei ole talanoaga ma Fuimaono.  

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This is the final episode for Sesaon 2 and to celebarate Christmas.  Registered Nurse Mulipola Leonia will share her experience about the holiday season and why this is important to a Samoan.  We will talk about the value of reflection on the year that was, setting goals for the new year, tips on looking after each others, and to how to be safe during the holidays. 

Ole polokalame mulimuli lenei ole tausaga e taualuga ai le Season 2.  Ole polokalame fa'apitoa mo le Kerisimasi.  Ua ma fa'atasi ai ma Mulipola Leonia e talanoaina le aoga ole toe to manatu i galuega fai o lenei tausaga. Aemaise o ni lesona aoga mo le tausaga fou, ma ia puipuia le saogalemu i le vaitau o aso fiafia.

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In this episode,  my sister Priscilla and I will share our experiences about the loss of our father- the late Mua'au Lea'itua Niko Liaina.  We will talk about how we cope with the news and how we deal with the feelings of loss and grief during this darkest hours and times.

Apology in advance for the background noise as this episode was recorded in Samoa.

Ole polokalame lenei o le'a fa'asoa ai lo ma lagona ma le uso ia Faumuina Priscilla ile maliu o lo ma tama.  O lagona sa o'o iai ma auala sa faia e fesoasoani i nei itula faigata ole olaga ole tagata.  O ni lesona aoga ua a'oa'oina mai ai aua le aga'i i luma ole soifua.

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In this episode, I will share my experience in raising my two special need daughters.  Taupa'u Irina has learning disability and Victoria has mild autism.  I will share the challenges and positives of the journey.  Also, why people should learn more about disability to get a better understanding on how to better support people with disability in our community.

O le polokalame lenei o le'a fa'asoa ai le auala sa our faia e tausia ai le fanau o lo'o iai manaoga fa'apitoa.  O nei auala e fa'amoemoe e fesoasoani mo i latou o matua ma aiga aemaise tagata Samoa o fia malamalama atili i lenei mataupu.

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In this episode I reflected on my memories growing up in my family and village with my sister Priscilla.  Why are these memories important to my sense of belonging and identity?  I believe this episode will resonate with many born and raised Samoans, and I hope it will help us understand why environment, community, village and family are important to mental wellbeing.

Apology in advance for the background noise as this episode was recorded in Samoa.

Ole ma talanoaga ma Faumuina Priscilla e toe tomanatu ai i aso ua mavae i le olaga i totonu ole aiga, nu'u, ma le ekalesia.  O le taua o le si'osi'omaga sa feola a'e ai ile soifua ole mafaufau ole tagata. 

Fa'amalie atu pe'a le manino lau fa'afofoga ona o lenei fa'atalanoaga sa pu'eina i Samoa. 

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In this episode, Galumalemana will talk about the role of a Samoan nurse in Aotearoa, NZ and why this is valuable for our population seeking healthcare.  The importance of the Samoan language to communicate with health professionals. Galumalemana will also talks about her current role as a CEO of the Pacifika Family Health Group in Auckland, NZ.

Apology in advance for the background noise.

Ole talanoaga ma Galumalemana ile taua ole galuega a tausi soifua Samoa i totonu ole soifua maloloina i NZ.  Ole taua ole gagana Samoa e talanoa ai ma le aufaigaluega e fa'amatala le gasegase ma malamalama i togafitiga e aumai.  O le'a saunoa fo'i Galuemalemana i lana tautua o lo'o fai i totonu ole soifua maloloina i NZ.

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This is a continuing episode from Maiava Moana Solomona.  She discussed the qualities of a Samoan mental health specialists with examples from her practice.  Maiava highlights the value of cultural awareness of people who works in the field in order to provide good care for our people. Also, the need to continue conversation and initiative already happening to address stigma, and this should involve the community.

Ole fa'aauauina lenei ole talanoaga ma Maiava Moana Solomona.  O le taua ole tu ma le aganu'u ile auaunaga aemaise o le aoa'oina o isi ina ia malamalama i le tatou tu ma le aganu'u.

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Maiava Moana Solomona a Samoan clinical therapist will talk about her experience working with Samoan mental health consumers in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.  Maiava will share how her understanding of the Samoan culture and language strengthen her approach in supporting not only Samoans in her care but also, people she works with. 

O le'a fa'asoa mai Maiava Moana Solomona i lana galuega fa'a therapist i totonu ole mental health.  O le aoga o lona silafia ile tu ma le aganu'u fa'aSamoa i lana galuega, aemaise o sana fautuaga i auala eseese mo le va'aia lelei ole soifua manuia ole mafaufau o tatou tagata. 

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in this episode, Lina discussed her practice of fofo and why this is important to our health and wellbeing.  Lina talks about how her fofo heals many people not from her village but also from other villages.  People also seeks her out from overseas.  Lina is aware that traditional healing is important to Samoans holistic wellbeing. Also, the need for conversation about mental health to start and strengthen in her village of Vailu'utai.

O le polokalame lenei o le'a fa'asoa ai le taulasea Samoa o Lina Tupuola mai Vailu'utai, Samoa i lana auaunaga mo tatou tagata.  Saunoa Lina i lenei polokalame ua toatele tagata ole tatou atunu'u ua manuia i lana fofo.  Ole fofo Samoa e aoga ile soifua maloloina ato'atoa ole tagata Samoa.  E fa'ataua e Lina le soifua ole mafaufau ma o se mataupu e tatau ona talanoaina i totonu o lona nu'u o Vailu'utai. 

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