ĀIO: a road to peace

What becomes possible when we learn to meet the full spectrum of the masculine and feminine within us? In this episode I sit down with Dan and Jenny Abdelnoor for a rich kōrero on the four quadrants of masculine and feminine energy - and how understanding each of them can bring greater harmony to our inner world, our relationships and the way we move through life. We explore the many expressions of the masculine and feminine, the parts of ourselves we've learned to favour or suppress, and what happens when these energies begin to work together rather than against one another. A deeply alive conversation about relationships, polarity, self-awareness and becoming more fully ourselves. What we cover: The four quadrants of the masculine and feminine, and the archetypes that live within the Working with the light and shadow expressions of each quadrant The suppression of the Wild Woman and Wild Man in the Western world Weaving ascending and descending energy—and why we need both Polarity, opposites and the feminine impulse to create, expand and multiply How children naturally move between these energies How air, fire, water and earth relate to the four quadrants CONNECT Dan & Jenny Abdelnoor Website | www.relationshiprising.com ĀIOInstagram |@aio.thepodcast TikTok |@aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com

What does it really mean to come home to yourself? In this episode I sit down with author, coach and beautiful human Tracy Manu for a kōrero on identity, self-worth, healing and the stories we carry. We talk about Tracy's journey reconnecting with te ao Māori, learning to meet our own needs, the beliefs that quietly shape our lives, self-worth in relationships and work, and what it looks like to choose a different story. A warm, honest, easeful kōrero about knowing ourselves more deeply, meeting the parts of us we've left behind, and finding our way home. What we cover: Reconnecting with te ao Māori and finding our way home Understanding the needs underneath our behaviours The stories we tell ourselves - and choosing what we want to believe Self-talk, affirmations and learning to treat ourselves with love Building self-worth through the way we care for ourselves Reclaiming the parts of ourselves we've judged or left behind When our work becomes tangled up with our identity and worth Heartbreak, healing and the experiences that crack us open Ego vs intuition - and learning to lean towards connection Attachment, relationships and meeting our own needs Values, purpose and creating a life that feels like you Coming home to who you've been all along CONNECT Tracy Manu Instagram | @blossom.with.tracy.manu Website | tracymanu.com ĀIO Instagram |aio.thepodcast TikTok |@aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com The Earth Women Cacao Receive 15% off your next order. Website: https://earthwomen.nz/Use code: AIO15 Using our code supports the ongoing operation of this podcast - thank you.

This might be one of the deepest wānanga we've ever had on Āio to date.⁣ ⁣ Humbled and honoured to welcome teacher, mentor and friend Pā Shaquille Shortland to the podcast.⁣ ⁣ Pā is an Indigenous knowledge holder from Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Terino and Te Orewai. He is a cultural leader and facilitator with more than 15 years of experience offering kaupapa Māori wānanga, reaching more than 25,000 people.⁣ This is a powerful exploration into mātauranga Māori, whakapapa and the vast world of Atua Māori. Together we explore the whakapapa of mauri, the many forms and dimensions of mana, Hine-nui-te-pō and the origins of karanga, and the deeper meaning woven through the process of pōwhiri. We journey into Tāne's role in the conception of humankind and the divine feminine woven through our whakapapa, the distinction between tikanga and ritenga, and the ways our creation stories continue to shape who we are as Māori. Our kōrero also travels beyond this earthly realm — into the wider galaxy, the Atua connected to other planetary realms, parallels with Japanese understandings of Atua, and the preservation of ancient knowledge. We close with a beautiful exploration of how we can begin to deepen our own relationship with Atua Māori. What we cover: The whakapapa of mauri (the lineage of mauri) A deep exploration of mana and it's many forms and dimensions Hine nui te pō and the origins of the karanga The process of pohiri and it's meaning Tane's role in the conception of humankind and the acknowledgement of the divine feminine passed down through generations. The difference between tikanga and ritenga (customs and practice) The wider galaxy and atua that govern the realms of other planets How our creation story has shaped our culture How Japanese culture interact with their atua (gods) Preserving Ancient knowledge How we can connect with atua Māori CONNECT Pā Shaquille Shortland Instagram | @pa_shaq Facebook | Shaquille Shortland ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcastTikTok | @aio.thepodcast Website | www.aiothepodcast.com Tarikura Kapea Instagram | tarikura_ Pure Nature Receive 10% off your next order. (One-time use code, so stock up!) Website: www.purenature.co.nzUse code: ORA10 Using our code supports the ongoing operation of this podcast - thank you.

There comes a moment in many of our lives when everything we thought was certain begins to unravel. In this deeply personal episode, I step out from behind the interviewer's seat and into the hot seat myself. Joined by one of my besties, somatic and narrative therapist Robbie Fear, I share the story behind my year-long pause from Āio. We explore the heartbreak of grieving a future that never came to be, navigating the end of a loving relationship, losing friendships, rebuilding community, and what it means to begin again when every foundation beneath you has shifted. I also speak candidly about my journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the impact it had on my mental health, and the practices, support and healing that helped me find my way back to myself. This conversation is an invitation into the messiness of being human. It is about learning to use our voice, asking for what we need, embracing community, and trusting that even in seasons of uncertainty, something beautiful is quietly being rebuilt. In this episode we explore: My year away from Āio and why I stepped back Living with PMDD and its impact on mental health Grieving relationships and imagined futures Conscious uncoupling and healing after heartbreak Friendship, community and the courage to ask for support Boundaries, authenticity and reclaiming your voice Building a purpose-led business with integrity Trusting the mystery and beginning again Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation in the context of PMDD. If you're moving through something similar, please listen gently and reach out for support if you need it. CONNECT Tarikura Kapea Instagram | @tarikura_ Robbie Fear Instagram | @robbienofear ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcastTikTok | @aio.thepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com Cacao Discount Earth Women Website | earthwomen.nz CODE: AIO15 For 15% off your next order. Rongoā Māori Course Learn how to work with RongoāMāori safetly and effectively Āio x Awhina Henry Rongoa Foundations

Tēnā koe, nau mai hoki mai ki Āio. After eight months off, we are back with an epic Matariki episode featuring Dr Rangi Mātāmua. If you are wanting to deepen your understanding of Matariki, learn how to prepare for it, and discover ways to honour and celebrate this beautiful time, you are in the right place. Dr Rangi Mātāmua is a pioneering Māori scholar who has revolutionised our understanding of Māori astronomy, particularly Matariki. His research has been groundbreaking in its contribution to mātauranga Māori, helping to enlighten both national and international audiences about Māori astronomical knowledge and traditions. His work sits at the interface between mātauranga Māori and Western science, helping reconnect people with maramataka - the Māori lunar calendar - and the natural environment. Dr Rangi is a member of the Matariki Advisory Committee and played a significant role in bringing the Matariki public holiday to fruition. Enjoy this episode e te whānau. Share it with your whānau and friends - Mānawatia a Matariki. What we cover in this episode: • Ngā Mata o te Ariki - The origins of Matariki • Understanding Matariki from a global perspective • Te Kāhui o Matariki - Meeting each star in the cluster • Remembering those who have passed and acknowledging the passage of death • The role of Hine-nui-te-pō • Gregorian time and a Māori understanding of time • A message for wāhine Māori in spiritual spaces CONNECT Dr Rangi Mātāmua Instagram | @proffessormatamua Website | www.livingbythestars.co.nz ĀIO Instagram | @aio.thepodcast TikTok | @aiothepodcastWebsite | www.aiothepodcast.com Pure NatureReceive 10% off your next order. (One-time use code, so stock up!) Website: www.purenature.co.nzUse code: ORA10 Using our code supports the ongoing operation of this podcast - thank you. Rongoā Māori Course with Awhina Henry Link: Rongoā Māori Foundations Meditations Link: Āio Meditations