”Feed me two minute noodles or chips and gravy” With Erin Mahmud, General Manager at Ararat Wellness  Another in our neurodivergent series, this episode focuses on autism, ADHD, and food. Erin was diagnosed with autism at 31 and ADHD at 33, and is passionate about better supporting neurodivergent people in workplaces. This conversation explores masking...

“ Finding the pathway of the manawa that is the authentic truth… There’s no mind coming into cloud that or distract that.“ With Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora joins the Flourishing Practitioners Podcast to discuss Rongoā Māori, Mirimiri, and Romiromi, her whakapapa, and her mahi across Tāmaki Makaurau and...

“The body is like a memory stick” With Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora Our episode today comes from a Kōrero MiriMiri: Healing Talks series in 2020 with Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora  There are 2 more episodes recorded at the end of 2025 coming up after this one!  This episode introduces Hera Cotter...

Couples counselling as a service to your relationship In this episode   Jade Rivera is a beautiful therapist and human being from Inner Expansion Therapy who has an aim to help people learn about authentic connection through supporting their capacity and assisting the release of limiting beliefs and patterns. This conversation touches on the dynamics of...

“  You have to be so committed to make this work. You want to make sure you’ve got enough grit, enough guts. Enough resilience, enough tenacity, enough confidence…” In this episode  Gabriella de Mori, registered counsellor and counselling practice owner shares her unique journey from working in Africa in women’s health projects to becoming a counsellor...

Defining Normal, exploring neurodivergence With Karen Ceccon, Director and Principal Counsellor at Ararat Wellness  Karen Ceccon is a specialist in Neurodivergence with many other interests.  Karen owns a NDIS wellness services, Ararat Wellness whose key focus is to support people who have barriers in their lives that can prevent them from living their lives to...

“Don’t try to fit into a square when you’re a circle” With Tania Edmonds-Tairea Nurse & Kōpu Huri practitioner In this episode, I sit down with Tania Edmonds-Tairea who shares her life and work journey, blending spiritual practices with nursing. Tanz is one of our Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing peer coaches – a huge supporter of...

“Cultivating Connection, Navigating Culture and Community “ With Chelsey King ~ Youth Worker In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea King, a dedicated youth worker with a deep passion for supporting young people. Chelsea shares her journey from being a young mother at 15 to becoming a professional in the youth justice and community...

“Hiring staff or a contractor requires Trust and Collaboration:” With Nicola Hanna Today’s podcast is with Nicola Hanna, a long-time IT consultant who started out as my VA – Virtual Assistant. Nicola is responsible for the majority of tech and platforms I use for my business and together, we delve into the dynamics of hiring...

“Navigating psychosis, through recovery & becoming a counsellor “ With Shanzeh from Freeflow Cousnselling Shanzeh is a counsellor with lived experience whose approach to therapy encompasses lived wisdom, Guidance and Traditional Therapy.  In this episode Shanzeh generously speaks about her experiences & processes. of experiencing psychosis and her understanding of this experience at this moment. ...