This episode is a deep and powerful kōrero with my good brother Tom Hern. He's a filmmaker, director, writer, and above all, partner and father.

Our conversation is one of depth, vulnerability, resilience, and the hero’s journey. Tom opens up about his roots growing up in Christchurch, a pivotal incident with his mother that changed the course of his family’s life, living and working on his own at age 15, his battles with drug and alcohol abuse, and the full-circle moment of deep healing with his mother.

We also talk about a documentary we are working on that will be released next year!

If you feel called to take your own growth and healing further, Seeds of Self is an online community and extension of the Planting Seeds Podcast - it's a space for those breaking cycles and making changes in health, relationships, finances, and self.

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Bali was the time of our lives! We let loose, partied, ate amazing food, scootered the streets, and met incredible people BUT above all, we poured into our marriage. Our intention was FUN, and fun we had.

But we shouldn't have went - that's what our bank accounts said anyway.

What made it possible was what we’ve been learning and integrating over the past few years: the power of vibration and frequency. We trusted that things would work out, and they did.

I hope you get value from this episode - Let me know if you want to see more like this, and if you’re ready to take things further, use the link below to book a 1:1 call or join my online community Seeds of Self.

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This is my second episode with Joe Webb, the creative mind and founder behind YOUKNOW Clothing. We’re very fortunate to have him on because he doesn’t do many interviews, even though he gets asked plenty - so Planting Seeds Podcast whānau, we are lucky!In this kōrero we dive into:✨ The story of YK Move and why movement matters✨ How YOUKNOW Clothing grew from printing tees in Joe’s bedroom to a full-scale brand✨ Running the company while working overseas in the UK✨ Scaling through content and collaboration with his best mates✨ How YOUKNOW evolved into YOUKNOW Media, home of The Morning Shift and PlayOn Sports✨ A more personal side of Joe, including challenges he’s navigating todayThis episode is a reminder that YOUKNOW isn’t just clothing — it’s community, creativity, and connection.🔗 Shop YOUKNOW Clothing: https://youknowclothing.com/🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This is the very first episode of a new segment I’m calling Grow With Me – a space where I’ll be sharing more of my personal journey, what’s going on behind the scenes, and the lessons I’m learning along the way.In this episode, I reflect on Hui Tāne and the recent kōrero we’ve had around men’s mental health and well-being. I also share a bit about what’s coming next and where I’m currently at in my own growth journey.More podcasts are on the way, and I’ll keep checking in to share honestly about where I’m at. My hope is that it supports you on your journey too 🌱If you're interested in the online community Seeds of Self or want to know more please use the link below to book a call or join the platform.🔗 Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

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This episode is a fluid and heartfelt kōrero with Connor Watene-O’Sullivan, a young tāne, pāpā, and partner from Te Hiku o te Ika who grew up immersed in te ao Māori through kura kaupapa. Passionate about men’s well-being, Connor is part of a movement creating safe spaces for tāne to connect, share, and grow through his kaupapa Circle of Brothers.

We speak about vulnerability, maturing as men in relationships, our connections with our pāpā’s, and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.

We dive into:

✨ The journey of creating Circle of Brothers (COB’s)

✨ Vulnerability as a strength for tāne

✨ Healing relationships with our fathers

✨ Maturing as men in relationships

✨ The link between physical well-being and mental health

BIG mihi to Hui Tāne 2025 for making this conversation possible!

🔗 Follow Circle of Brothers: https://www.instagram.com/circle.of.brothers

🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tāne-national-māori-mens-mental-health

📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?

This episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast is a deep and insightful kōrero with Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, a champion of te reo Māori revitalisation and a leader whose life and mahi Kauwaka Ltd reflect the powerful connection between language, culture, and well-being.

Dr Tātere opens up heart-to-heart about his personal journey – from being born and raised in Australia to returning to Hawke’s Bay at 17 to learn te reo Māori. We talk about leadership, navigating the ego and responsibility, fatherhood, ADHD, and the role of te reo Māori and culture in personal and collective well-being. He also shares a simple act of service: reach out to 3 people each week AND be interested, not just interesting.

We dive into:

✨ Learning te reo Māori at 17 and its life-changing impact

✨ Leadership, ego, and carrying responsibility

✨ How te reo Māori and culture nurture well-being

✨ Insights on fatherhood and personal growth

✨ ADHD, self-awareness, and living with purpose

Loved this kōrero and I'm sure you will too - BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this possible.

🔗 Follow Kauwaka Ltd: https://www.kauwaka.co.nz/

🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health

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📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):

📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?

In this powerful and deeply moving kōrero, we sit down with Matua Phil Paikea, a true example of a changed man. Raised around violence and once walking that same path himself, it was a wairua encounter and the unwavering love of his wife that shifted everything.

Now, matua Phil has devoted his life to supporting tāne reintegrating from prison back into society through his kaupapa Safe Man, Safe Families. He shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight, helping men understand the difference between knowledge, comprehension, and wisdom.

We dive into:

✨ Phil’s upbringing and walk through violence

✨ The moment that sparked change

✨ The role of his wife and wairua in his healing

✨ Nuggets of wisdom for tāne on the journey of change

✨ A raw and powerful story of healing through consent and intimacy

This is one of my favourite episodes, not just because of the depth of Phil’s journey, but because of the hope and healing it offers to others.

BIG mihi to Phil, his whānau and to Hui Tāne for making thi spossible.

🔗 Follow Safe Man, Safe Families: https://safemansafefamily.org.nz/

🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health

🔗 Mental Health Support:

📞 Call or text 1737 anytime (NZ) – Need to Talk?

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Heemi Kapa-Kingi, a tāne Māori dedicated to shifting the narrative around men’s wellbeing.

We dive into the concept of The Māui Complex – a framework Hemi describes as the relentless drive Māori men carry to be competent in every area of life, and the feelings of unworthiness that follow when they inevitably fall short.

Heemi also shares the heart behind his kaupapa “Soften Up Bro”, a direct challenge to the outdated mentality of “Harden Up.”

Together, we kōrero about:

✨ Emotional intelligence and getting out of our own way

✨ How physical and emotional pain are often linked

✨ The impact of unrealistic expectations on Māori men

✨ Practical, simple tools tāne can use to self-regulate and reconnect

✨ Why softness is not weakness — but a source of strength

This episode is a must-listen for tāne and whānau alike — it’s filled with wisdom, compassion, laughter and tangible ways to shift from survival to self-awareness.

BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this series possible!

🔗 Follow Heemi Kapa Kingi here https://www.instagram.com/tautoru.media/?hl=en

🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: https://www.facebook.com/p/HUI-TĀNE-National-Māori-Mens-Mental-Health-Wellbeing-Conference-2025

🔗 Mental Health Support1737 – Need to Talk?📞 Call or text 1737 anytime. (NZ)

This is the second episode with Papa Hone Harawira, and it hits close to home. In this kōrero, we dive into a kaupapa that we both hold deeply – Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Following Hone’s call for Hui Tāne, this episode gives insight into the why behind the kaupapa and the realities many tāne face today. Held over three days in Kaitaia, Hui Tāne created a space for tāne to connect, be heard, and begin to heal.

Planting Seeds was invited to capture these stories so those who weren’t there can still listen, reflect, and grow.

We speak into:

✨ The kaupapa and intention behind Hui Tāne

✨ The deep impact of suicide on whānau and communities

✨ Hone’s own personal mental health struggles

✨ The generational gap in how men deal with emotions

✨ Powerful reflections from 52 years of marriage

This episode is honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom. If you or someone you know needs a reminder that they’re not alone – this kōrero is for you.

🔗 Follow Hone Harawira & Hui Tāne Updates: https://www.facebook.com/p/HUI-TĀNE-National-Māori-Mens-Mental-Health-Wellbeing-Conference-2025

🔗 Mental Health Support1737 – Need to Talk?📞 Call or text 1737 anytime. (NZ)

Welcome back to the Planting Seeds Podcast – and the return of Solo Sessions. These episodes are an honest glimpse into my personal journey, the things I’m reflecting on, and the lessons I’m learning behind the scenes.In this session, I take a trip down memory lane to 2016, the year I truly committed to the path of growth. It was the foundation for a life-changing shift in 2017, where I made the decision to go alcohol-free and plant-based. But as I’ve come to learn, growth isn’t always about adding – sometimes it’s about challenging what you once valued.We explore:✨ The beginning of my personal development journey✨ The impact of committing to change✨ Letting go of identities and labels to evolve✨ How growth shows up in different seasons of life✨ An invitation to reflect on the season you're inThis kōrero is a reminder that transformation is ongoing, and that every season has its purpose. I hope it supports you in honouring your own journey.🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self/about🔗 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranzrewiri/?hl=en