Flourishing Healing Practice Podcast

“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. ...

“Dance is the beautiful ability to be both the artist and the art” With Dance Facilitator Stacey Kay Stacey is a passionate advocate for Conscious Dance as a potent modality for growth, increasing self awareness and remembering our interconnectedness. Inspired by the elements and rhythms of life Stacey’s gentle facilitation is inclusive, simple and deep....

“The piece of you who was broken is stronger than you are today ”  With Ako Torowhānui Practitioner Becks Smith Becks Smith is a solo mum healing 3 yrs from addiction & fear — now offering Mirimiri to help others rise, her story is raw, open & inspirational. Becks dove into sharing this mahi because...

“Dancing beyond Ancestral Spirits: The gift of the Monarch butterfly ”  With Ako Torowhānui Practitioenr Mary Paz Mary Paz an Indigenous Jñatjo ndixu ~ Jñatjo woman from Central Mexico who in this episode speaks of the reconnection of heart to body and healing to create new realities of safety, self-governance, joy, pleasure, and abundance and...

“Direct Vulnerability”: A Conversation on Love and Power   With Life Coach, Mirimiri practitioner (& Ako Torowhānui Graduate)  Jarna Saunders The podcast is a heartfelt conversation with someone who I could talk and learn from all day, Jarna Saunders.   Our conversation reflects on over a decade-long weaving, playing allllll the roles in client & coach (both...

Reflections on the evolution of Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing  With Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey  In this episode, we describe & process the transformational journey of Māori healing wananga, discussing the importance of community support, the challenges and joys of becoming a practitioner, and the profound impact of stepping into one’s own Mana in our...

Confinement, post-partum massage with Hatice Aydemir from Mum Kneads Hatice Ayedemir is a Melbourne-born, traditional postnatal massage therapist with Turkish roots. She shares her journey into cultural birthing massage and training in Singapore and Malaysia. The conversation delves into Hatice’s personal story of discovering confinement care during her first pregnancy, describing the traditional postpartum practices...

“Mahi talks” with Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey The transition between cultural spiritual space & our day-to-day life Together, we delve into the intimate journey of transitioning between sacred mahi (our practice & work) & everyday life. We consider the challenges and beauty of holding space, maintaining authenticity, and the evolving truths that shape our...

Access & creating a new paradigm in trust, unconditional love, & work Building trust, removing expectations Since I first encountered Alison’s work and  The Queen’s Code in 2017, I’ve navigated many of my own lessons & challenges. I am so grateful for the insights that have helped me becoming more honouring & trustful towards men. As...

“Mahi talks” with Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey Discovering the self in the every day, our practice & self-reflection In our first podcast, we meet Sam and touch base about her journey to finding Māori Healing, creating safe spaces and stepping into becoming an Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing Kaiarahi ~ Facilitator and teaching those who...