In this episode, I sit down with Jana, a Mataora for Mahi a Atua, to explore her journey of reconnecting with Te Ao Māori and anchoring herself through cultural practice and healing.

We discuss the impacts of moving around, the challenges of disconnection, and how engaging with Mahi a Atua has shaped her path.

Jana shares insights on building confidence, navigating expectations placed on young wāhine, the importance of practicing integration, dealing with feedback that hurts, and staying grounded in one's journey.

For more information on Mahi a Atua and upcoming wānanga visit their website here.

Episode Breakdown

0:00 Intro

2:20 Impacts of Moving Around

5:50 Anchoring Self

8:30 Engaging with Mahi a Atua

11:30 Disconnected From Te Ao Māori

15:30 Tāne Were Midwives 

17:30 Expectation On Young Wahine

19:30 Building Confidence

23:10 Practicing Integration 

26:40 Feedback That Hurt

28:50 Final Words