In this episode, host Emma Hamilton chats with special guest Catalina Dost about her work on how yoga therapy can help people living with Type 1 Diabetes thrive. Catalina is a Yoga Therapist based in Ōtepoti / Dunedin, and she teaches yoga around the city through her own practice, Harakeke Studio, and in various studios like Nu, The Movement Space, and others. She will be facilitating a four week online program, “Living Between the Numbers,” created specifically for people with Type 1 Diabetes beginning the 13th of September through Harakeke Studio. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Catalina’s path to becoming a Yoga Therapist, her personal connections to Type 1 Diabetes and chronic illnesses, and how yoga therapy can address the some of the challenges that come with living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Learn about Catalina’s work with Harakeke Studio on her website: https://www.harakekestudio.com/

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

This episode is a conversation with host Emma Hamilton and returning special guest Ilana about her jewellery making for her own business, Circadian Rhythm. Ilana shares how she began learning macramé and silversmithing, the techniques she uses to make beautiful necklaces, earrings, and rings, and how she has overcome some of the challenges of learning these techniques and making jewellery for her business during this nomadic phase of her life. Ilana’s story serves as reminder for all artists to follow their passions despite any feelings of a lack of confidence or resources; there is almost always a way to create anyway. Listen to the full episode to learn more about what inspires Ilana’s creations, the materials she uses, and her favorite pieces of jewellery to wear. Check out Ilana’s jewellery on Instagram @circandianrhythmnz and on Etsy at CircadianRhythmnz. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Today’s conversation is with host Emma Hamilton and special guest Ilana about her journey with hula hooping. Since learning a few moves at Circulation Festival a few years ago, Ilana’s relationship with the hoop has grown tremendously. She now leads workshops and performs across New Zealand with the hoop and other flow arts. Listen to the full episode to learn about what keeps Ilana flowing, the different kinds of hula hoops she has owned, and some of the moves she is currently working on. Witness Ilana’s graceful movement with the hoop and other flow arts for yourself on Instagram @anali.flows or in person at the Circulation Festival in November 2027...

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Join us as we sit down with Anglican priest and Māori chaplain at Otago University, Te Ata Roy as we explore the deep cultural roots of Matariki. While now celebrated as a national holiday in Aotearoa, Matariki (the Pleiades star cluster) has guided Māori communities for generations, marking the Māori New Year and the time for planting. In this episode, Te Ata shares powerful insights and personal stories from her own whānau. Tune in to learn more about the true spirit of Matariki. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, host Emma Hamilton chats with special guest, Abby Fleur, about her many creative interests and endeavors. After growing up in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Abby returned to her roots in Aotearoa / New Zealand to study Sculpture at the Dunedin School of Art. Abby shares how a traumatic brain injury directed her focus on art at a young age and continues to impact her art and life. She remains an active member of the Ōtepoti / Dunedin community, and you may be lucky enough to bump into Abby leading creative workshops, organizing community festivals, or singing at a local gig. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Abby and even small bits of history behind your new favorite local old buildings and businesses. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Today’s conversation is with host Emma Hamilton and special guest, Hollie Perniskie, designer and founder of Felix conscious design, a “heart centered, Earth directed” sustainable clothing brand based in Ōtepoti / Dunedin. Through her own business, Hollie uses her talent and training as a designer to create yoga, active, and leisurewear for women that prioritizes their comfort and health alongside the health of the Earth.

Inside Hollie’s studio along the bustling hill on Stuart Street, we learn a bit about Hollie’s path to becoming a designer and some of her mentors and inspiration, many of whom are members of her own family/whānau. We also learn about the intention and experimentation that goes into Hollie’s process of making garments.

Learn more about Hollie and her work online at https://www.felixwear.com, on Instagram @felix.consciousdesign, and on Etsy at https://felixconsciousdesign.etsy.com. Or, stop by her studio in King Edward Court to see the magic for yourself!

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we hear from Kate Hobbs, an Australian passionate about promoting the mission of St. Carlo Acutis. As the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church, Carlo was in many ways a regular boy who grew up in Milan, enjoying football and gaming like his peers. Yet, he held a deep passion for his faith and a heart for serving the poor. With a relic of St. Carlo arriving in New Zealand this June, tune in to hear more about Carlo's story of holiness in ordinary life. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode we are joined by Kate Ivey, an entrepreneur who has spent a decade helping women feel better physically and mentally through her business, Kate Ivey Fitness. Kate opens up about the challenges of being a young mother to a child with special needs and the pivotal moment she realised she was losing some of her identity. Learn why she believes taking care of yourself is a "must" rather than a luxury, and how that shift helped her find her strength again. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we talk with table tennis champion Yvonne Fogarty. Yvonne comes from a multi-generational table tennis family, with a journey that began in the back shed that eventually led to international competitions, earning her medals on the world stage. Tune in to hear how table tennis became more than just a sport for Yvonne, opening doors to community, travel, and lifelong friendships. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, host Emma Hamilton interviews special guest Marōtini, Founder of Ka Kā Wā Confectionary. Marōtini shares how her personal experience with the myriad health benefits of cacao led her towards the path of more than a confectioner and founder of a growing local cacao business, but ultimately, an advocate for regenerative food systems.

Get to know the wahine behind the delicious and healing cacao and other regenerative local businesses in Ōtepoti / Dunedin in this episode, and learn more about Ka Kā Wā Confectionary online at https://www.kakawa.co.nz/ and on Instagram @kakawa_confectionery.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz