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

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In this episode Pastor Moasegi and faletua Tafea discussed the link between  spiritual faith and Samoans health and wellbeing.  The practices of faith is core to Samoans and why church is the anchor for diaspora Samoan.  Within the church the Samoan values of alofa, fa'aaloalo and va fealoaloa'i are practised in every aspects of the church.

Ole'a talanoa Pastor Moasegi male faletua ia Tafea ile taua ole soifua fa'aleagaga i o tatou tagata Samoa.  Ole taua ole lotu ile soifua filemu ole mafaufau ole tagata. O totonu ole lotu o lo'o ao'a'oina ai le tu ma le aganu'u fa'a Samoa aemaise ole fa'aaloalo, alofa, ma le va fealoaloa'i.

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In this episode three matais (chiefs) representing the Mulpola family explain what this cultural practice and why it is core to Samoans wellbeing.  They provide examples of this practice from their own family in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Ole talanoaga ma susuga ia Mulipola Tofiga, Mulipola Afano, ma Mulipola Mataupu ile uiga ole tautua aitaumalele, ae fa'apea le taua ole fa'asinomaga ma aiga ile soifua manuia ole mafaufau o tagata Samoa.

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Ole ala ile pule ole tautua meaning 'the path to leadership is through service'.  In this episode, Seulupe Dr Tominiko explains the practice of tautua, also, different types with examples.  Dr Tominiko explains what good leadership leadership is about through actions, and words. The practice of tautua can be stressful for some and spiritually fulfilling for others-this depends on your own perspectives. Importantly, Dr Tominiko reminds how the role of women within Samoan families should be valued and respected at all times.

Ile polokalame lenei o le'a talanoa ai Dr Tominiko ile taua ole soifua tautua ile tu ma le aganu'u fa'a Samoa.  Ole tautua e uiga lasi ma e fa'atino i so'o se vaega ole olaga fa'a Samoa i aso uma, o lona fa'atinoina e ono popole ai isi ae fiafia ai isi pe'a mae'a ona faia.  Ole taua ole tautua a tina i totonu o aiga Samoa ma lona fa'atauaina. 

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This episode Dr Tominiko talks about his reserach about the fa'a matai (chief) in the Samoan culture.  He will explains the characteristics of the fa'a matai and what leadership looks like.  Importantly, how the matai leadership can uplift and support mental wellbeing of the extended family.

Ole polokalame lenei o le'a talanoa ai Dr Tominiko i lana su'esuega sa faia ile fa'a matai, ma ta'ita'i ole Pasefika.  O le'a fa'asoa ile matafaioi a le matai ile ta'ita'iina o lona auaiga, aemaise le ta'ita'i e alofa ma fesoasoani ile soifua manuia ole aiga ile tino, agaga, ma le mafaufau.

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In this episode Tauanu'u discussed the cultural meaning of the concept 'ole va' and the application of this practice in Samoans daily life.  Also, the fundamental role of family in developing healthy future Samoan generations. Importantly, the role of language in understanding medical conversations with healthcare professionals. 

O le polokalame lenei o lea fa'asoa ai Tauanu'u ile uiga ole fa'aupuga ole va tapuia ma lona fa'aogaina i totonu o aso faiso'o i aiga ma fa'alapotopotoga. Ole taua o totonu o aiga ile tapu'eina ole soifua maloloina ato'atoa ole tino, agaga, ma le mafaufau ole tupulaga ole tatou atunu'u. Aemaise le taua ole malamalama i talanoaga ma le aufaigaluega a le soifua maloloina. 

P.S Fa'atoa ou iloa ai ole sa'o ole upu ole va tapuia - e le'o le va tapua'ia.

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In this episode Tauanu'u will explore the importance of the Samoan language and cultural practices to identify, sense of pride, connections and mental wellbeing. Also, the significant of the Polyfest event to Samoan young people in NZ, and why the family is core to the fundamental health and wellbeing of a Samoan person.  In addition, Tauanu'u explain the practices of lauga (oratory), fa'afiafiaga (performance), tauloto (poetry), fa'agogo (storytelling),  etc communicates emotions and feelings of people in different contexts.

Ole polokalame lenei o le'a talanoa ai Tauanu'u ile taua ole so'otaga ole gagana Samoa ma le aganu'u ile tamali'iaga ma le soifua manuia ole tino ma le mafaufau ole tagata Samoa.  O le taua ole Polyfest ile tupulaga Samoa o lo'o soifua a'e i Niu Sila, ma le taua ole aiga ile fausia ole fa'avae malosi ole soifua manuia ole mafaufau ole tagata.  Ole lauga, fa'afiafiaga, tauloto, ma fa'agogo e aumaia le lagona o lo'o ile tagata ma o nei vaega e taua ile aganu'u fa'a Samoa.

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In this episode Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talk and explain about her research about Dementia for Pacific people in NZ.  There are limited information about Dementia for Pacific available, and her research will hope to produce resources that are culturally appropriate for our Samoan/Pacific population.

Ole polokalame lenei o le'a fa'amatala ai e Dr Fuafiva lana su'esu'ega o lo'o faia ile taimi nei e fa'atatau ile Dementia i NZ.  O le'a fa'amalamalama ai le tele o tatou fesili e fa'atatau i le Dementia aemaise o fesoasoani mo i latou ua a'afia ma o latou aiga.  O le'a talanoaina ai fo'i le feso'otaiga ole tatou tu ma le aganu'u fa'a Samoa ma le gagana e fa'aoga e fesoasoani ai ile fa'amalamalamaina ole Dementia.

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Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talks about the importance of the Samoan worldview in Pacific health education and research in university studies.   She defines the term positionality and why this is core to who we are as people and our connection with others.  Dr Fuafiva talks about what mental health means to her and why her Samoan culture is important to the different roles she plays in our community.

Ole talanoaga ma Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau e fa'alia ai le galuega o lo'o galue ai i totonu o NZ, ma le mafua'aga o lona naunau e a'oa'o le tu ma le aganu'u i totonu o le university.  Ole fa'amalamalamaina ole taua o lo tatou tupuaga i lo tatou fa'asinomaga i so'o se mea o feagai ma tatou. Ole fa'aalia o lona finagalo e fa'atatau ile soifua ole mafaufau ma le taua o le aganu'u fa'a Samoa i galuega eseese o feagai ma ia i totonu o NZ.

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This is a special episode to celebrate the holiday season.  Registered Nurse, Leonia Mulipola is sharing her experience about Christmas & New Year with her family and community.  She also shared useful tips and advice on how to look after your mental wellness during the holidays.  

This is the final episode for Season One.  Season Two will be launched in February 2025.

O fautuaga mo le puipuia ole soifua ole mafaufau i le vaitau o aso fiafia.  O Leonia Mulipola ole Nurse ua fa'asoa mai lona silafia i auala sogalemu e fa'amanatu ai aso fiafia ma aiga ma tagata e taua ia i tatou.  Aemaise o fautuaga mo le puipuia ole soifua ole mafaufau mo oe ma le aiga. 

Ole taualuga lenei ole Polokalame 1.  Ole Polokalame 2 o le'a toe amata ile masina o Fepuali ile 2025.

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This episode focus on counselling, the benefit of talking to a counsellor in your own language to find solutions to achieve peace with self and others, as well as learning coping skills. Registered Counsellor Misa Fia Turner is our guest for this episode.  Apology in advance for the slight echo in the audio.

Ole polokalame e talanoaina ai le counselling po'o fa'a talanoaga malu puipuia e fesoasoani e fa'ato'a filemu le mafaufau, ma silafia ai ni auala e fesoasoani ai i mafatiaga ole mafaufau i le tatou gagana Samoa.  Ole Afioga ia Misa Fia Turner o le'a talanoaina lenei mataupu.  Fa'amalulu atu ona o lo'o iai se echo la'ititi ile tatou fa'atalanoaga.

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