The Candid Kiwi

Kia Ora and welcome to episode twenty seven. This is my journey and story. This year has been a tough one, emotionally. So I dive into why and what I’m doing to cope, or not cope in some ways. Just the season and the cold weather, motherhood, injuries and things out of my control. These all contribute to a perfect storm of depression that I fight to get out of. I’m starting to feel better and have some things I’m looking forward to as well. I hope you’ll come listen and learn to more of my story. Thanks. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora. Welcome to this episode with Paula. Paula was a single mother of four who put herself through school to become a social worker then a trauma therapist. She started to find a common thread in her line of work and amongst her workers……signs of sexual trafficking. She decided to sell her business and make it her life’s mission to fight this battle. Listen to what she does for these victims. Paula helps us to see the signs and educate us on what to do to help. She partners with law enforcement to fight these traffickers and bring them to justice. Her mission is to provide a safe place for these victims and give them whatever they need to move forward in their lives so they can gain their life back and sometimes their children. Paula’s story is a must listen to. Thanks for all the support. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to the next kiwi episode. This one is random facts about my childhood. Little things that I fill you in about. I relate it to why I’m the way I am now and talk about the future of the podcast and ask for some advice. I love sharing my story with each of you and am grateful for all your support. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to episode twenty four. Nooroa and Jojo’s story is one of how sports has changed their lives. Nooroa played rugby in major NZ teams growing up and Jojo plays rugby league professionally in Australia for the Sydney Roosters. How they came to be is a beautiful story of hard work, dedication, love and spirituality. I hope you’ll enjoy their story as much as I enjoyed listening. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to a new year and a new episode of the Candid Kiwi. This episode is a recap of 2021 and the life lessons I gained. It was a tough and amazing year. I’m excited for a 2022 Candid Kiwi. Thanks for supporting and joining my journey. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to my whanau. In this episode I introduce you to my mum and my six siblings. Each of them share their memories of Christmas growing up. It’s a beautiful episode into more of my story and fitting for the season. I love them with my whole heart and am excited for you to meet them. You’ll love them. So come listen and be educated and introduced to a Wrights Christmas. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to episode twenty one. In this episode I go into more detail about my father and his story from my perspective. I talk about who he was and how he lived. I end with talking about his suicide and what impact that has has on me in my life. Trigger warning for those who fight with depression and suicide. This episode is probably really hard to listen to. I cry and am pretty raw, open, vulnerable and it’s sad. For an empath like me, it’s a tough listen. So know that going into it. So grab some tissues and come with me to listen to some good and some tough times. Until next time…….ka kite ano au i a koutou

Kia Ora and welcome to episode twenty. I excited to introduce you to Shanae. Shanae is part Aboriginal and tells us her story growing up in Australia. She also educates us on her people’s story, which is fascinating. The Aboriginal culture is rich and full. Learning more about it made me appreciate her and her people so much more. So come and listen and be educated, one story at a time. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.

Kia Ora and welcome to episode 19. In this episode I take you on my schooling years journey. I went to various different schools throughout my life and had ups and downs along the way. I hope you’ll join me in my story today about that. Ka kite ano au i a koutou

Kia Ora. In this guest episode we have my husband, Dru. He didn’t want to do this, because he doesn’t like to be the center of any kind of attention. But I forced him and he complied. I know my children will forever be grateful to have their fathers story, captured forever on the candid kiwi. I wish I had my father’s story captured and could hear his voice when I felt like it. So this episode is dedicated to my four kids. I hope you feel like you know Dru a little more after listening to his story, and will therefore know me a little better as well. Thanks for joining us. Ka kite ano au i a koutou.