The Arinality

On the sixty-forth episode, Arina talks to her friend Crystal Tawhai about her PhD in female Māori leadership, her journey with her cultural identity and how she takes care of her mental health by mind-dumping. *Marae (Tribal Meeting Place), Koro (grandfather), Hāpu (subtribe), Māori (indigenous people of NZ), Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), Whānau (family, Whakapapa (descent). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the sixty-third episode, Arina chats to Hay Mar about being a doctor, living in New Zealand as a Burmese, the situation in Myanmar and her passion for shopping. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the sixity-second episode, Arina chats with her West Papuan friend Stephanie Dike about her cultural reasons for studying Nutrition, growing up bicultural and how she takes care of her wellbeing. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the sixty-first episode, Arina chats to Rose Abdul Aziz about being a Malaysian-born Iraqi-Kurdish in New Zealand, her passions for social impact including her role in the Otago Disabled Students Association, stigmas of disabled people and how she manages her wellbeing. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the sixtieth episode, Arina talks to Darshini Jayakumar about growing up Malaysian Indian in New Zealand, changing study courses, and being proud of your roots. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the fifty-ninth episode, Arina talks to Keran Li from China her study research on how overseas Chinese use music to shape their cultural identity in New Zealand. Keran opens up about her journey playing the Chinese instrument yangqin (dulcimer) and feelings of belonging. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the fifty-eighth episode, Arina chats with Lee Sungkyong, her former Korean Class teacher and PhD student about growing up in New Zealand as a Korean and weight lifting as a sport that empowers all bodies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the fifty-seventh episode, Arina chats to Shahad Alismaily, a dentistry student from Oman about her belonging to her homogeneous Muslim and Arab culture, seeking help for your mental health and taking breaks when you are busy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the fifty-sixth episode, Arina shares about her perfectionistic traits, defining perfectionism and not being afraid to go to therapy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

On the fifty-fifth episode, Arina reflects on her hijab story with references to #JusticeForHuda and 3 years after the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. She answered questions her non-Muslim friends have about her hijab. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz