Flourishing Healing Practice Podcast

““If something’s happening in the group space, chances are it’s happening out in the real world ~ and you can learn from it because it’s right here.” “ With Trish Thompson Counsellor & Psychotherapist In this episode, Trish Thompson shares about the depth and complexity of working with groups. With a focus primarily on group...

 ”Feed me two minute noodles or chips and gravy” With Erin Mahmud, General Manager at Ararat Wellness  Another in our neurodivergent series, this episode focuses on autism, ADHD, and food. Erin was diagnosed with autism at 31 and ADHD at 33, and is passionate about better supporting neurodivergent people in workplaces. This conversation explores masking...

“ Finding the pathway of the manawa that is the authentic truth… There’s no mind coming into cloud that or distract that.“ With Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora joins the Flourishing Practitioners Podcast to discuss Rongoā Māori, Mirimiri, and Romiromi, her whakapapa, and her mahi across Tāmaki Makaurau and...

“The body is like a memory stick” With Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora Our episode today comes from a Kōrero MiriMiri: Healing Talks series in 2020 with Hera Cotter from Te Whare Whakaora  There are 2 more episodes recorded at the end of 2025 coming up after this one!  This episode introduces Hera Cotter...

Couples counselling as a service to your relationship In this episode   Jade Rivera is a beautiful therapist and human being from Inner Expansion Therapy who has an aim to help people learn about authentic connection through supporting their capacity and assisting the release of limiting beliefs and patterns. This conversation touches on the dynamics of...

“  You have to be so committed to make this work. You want to make sure you’ve got enough grit, enough guts. Enough resilience, enough tenacity, enough confidence…” In this episode  Gabriella de Mori, registered counsellor and counselling practice owner shares her unique journey from working in Africa in women’s health projects to becoming a counsellor...

Defining Normal, exploring neurodivergence With Karen Ceccon, Director and Principal Counsellor at Ararat Wellness  Karen Ceccon is a specialist in Neurodivergence with many other interests.  Karen owns a NDIS wellness services, Ararat Wellness whose key focus is to support people who have barriers in their lives that can prevent them from living their lives to...

“Don’t try to fit into a square when you’re a circle” With Tania Edmonds-Tairea Nurse & Kōpu Huri practitioner In this episode, I sit down with Tania Edmonds-Tairea who shares her life and work journey, blending spiritual practices with nursing. Tanz is one of our Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing peer coaches – a huge supporter of...

“Cultivating Connection, Navigating Culture and Community “ With Chelsey King ~ Youth Worker In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea King, a dedicated youth worker with a deep passion for supporting young people. Chelsea shares her journey from being a young mother at 15 to becoming a professional in the youth justice and community...

“Hiring staff or a contractor requires Trust and Collaboration:” With Nicola Hanna Today’s podcast is with Nicola Hanna, a long-time IT consultant who started out as my VA – Virtual Assistant. Nicola is responsible for the majority of tech and platforms I use for my business and together, we delve into the dynamics of hiring...

“Navigating psychosis, through recovery & becoming a counsellor “ With Shanzeh from Freeflow Cousnselling Shanzeh is a counsellor with lived experience whose approach to therapy encompasses lived wisdom, Guidance and Traditional Therapy.  In this episode Shanzeh generously speaks about her experiences & processes. of experiencing psychosis and her understanding of this experience at this moment. ...

“Dance is the beautiful ability to be both the artist and the art” With Dance Facilitator Stacey Kay Stacey is a passionate advocate for Conscious Dance as a potent modality for growth, increasing self awareness and remembering our interconnectedness. Inspired by the elements and rhythms of life Stacey’s gentle facilitation is inclusive, simple and deep....

“The piece of you who was broken is stronger than you are today ”  With Ako Torowhānui Practitioner Becks Smith Becks Smith is a solo mum healing 3 yrs from addiction & fear — now offering Mirimiri to help others rise, her story is raw, open & inspirational. Becks dove into sharing this mahi because...

“Dancing beyond Ancestral Spirits: The gift of the Monarch butterfly ”  With Ako Torowhānui Practitioenr Mary Paz Mary Paz an Indigenous Jñatjo ndixu ~ Jñatjo woman from Central Mexico who in this episode speaks of the reconnection of heart to body and healing to create new realities of safety, self-governance, joy, pleasure, and abundance and...

 “Direct Vulnerability”: A Conversation on Love and Power   With Life Coach, Mirimiri practitioner (& Ako Torowhānui Graduate)  Jarna Saunders The podcast is a heartfelt conversation with someone who I could talk and learn from all day, Jarna Saunders.   Our conversation reflects on over a decade-long weaving, playing allllll the roles in client & coach (both...

Reflections on the evolution of Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing  With Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey  In this episode, we describe & process the transformational journey of Māori healing wananga, discussing the importance of community support, the challenges and joys of becoming a practitioner, and the profound impact of stepping into one’s own Mana in our...

Confinement, post-partum massage with Hatice Aydemir from Mum Kneads Hatice Ayedemir is a Melbourne-born, traditional postnatal massage therapist with Turkish roots. She shares her journey into cultural birthing massage and training in Singapore and Malaysia. The conversation delves into Hatice’s personal story of discovering confinement care during her first pregnancy, describing the traditional postpartum practices...

“Mahi talks” with Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey The transition between cultural spiritual space & our day-to-day life Together, we delve into the intimate journey of transitioning between sacred mahi (our practice & work) & everyday life. We consider the challenges and beauty of holding space, maintaining authenticity, and the evolving truths that shape our...

Access & creating a new paradigm in trust, unconditional love, & work Building trust, removing expectations Since I first encountered Alison’s work and  The Queen’s Code in 2017, I’ve navigated many of my own lessons & challenges. I am so grateful for the insights that have helped me becoming more honouring & trustful towards men. As...

“Mahi talks” with Ako Torowhānui Facilitator Sarmantha Coffey Discovering the self in the every day, our practice & self-reflection In our first podcast, we meet Sam and touch base about her journey to finding Māori Healing, creating safe spaces and stepping into becoming an Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing Kaiarahi ~ Facilitator and teaching those who...

Restoration, renewal of mind, and soul A journey of inspiration The journey from addiction to flourishing, studying, and learning about life in a whole new way.  A powerful story of change and the many supports that made this possible.  About Azza’s Testimonial night About Azza Azza, or Aaron Taylor is a colleague of mine and...

Love Money, money loves you Embracing the beautiful love of money Sarah McCrum changed my life in a subtle, yet super profound way.   Somehow her book entered my life part way through the first Ako Ohaoha: Flourishing Money, Business, Spirit & Creation” & the energy landed in such a nourishing way.  About Sarah Sarah...

Healing our relationship to work And acknowledging the role of corporations in our pilgrimage In this discussion we touch on our relationship to the workplace (specifically corporations) and how work can act to disintegrate us, and often disconnect us from our true selves.   Once disintegrated, we go on a journey to find ourselves, to...

As nourishing & fulfiling as it can be, there are also some challenges Some themes from this episode Seeking permission to begin Being slow and steady in the Wananga space How we are perceived by others Having our confidence knocked Taking small steps regardless Staying involved in the space to build confidence About Jaime  Jaime...

Diving deeper into some nuances of Māori Healing (from the archives) Healing centred engagement, advocacy & the power of a social work lens The beautiful tuahine Haaweatea Bryson from Nature Knows, who featured in episode 15 –  turned the tables on me for this week’s Kōrero MiriMiri: Healing talk and asked me about my path...

About Oliver   Olly creates and holds a sacred healing space for people to open to their inner wisdom and healing intelligence.  Through Internal Family Systems (IFS) he gently guides them to be with the protective parts of their psyche, to understand them and acknowledge the role they play in the person’s system.  90% of his...

This is one from the archives, a conversation I had with Jivatma Massaguer in April 2020.  Meet Jivatma Massaguer from Sarga Bodywork As a bodyworker: Jivatma uses manual therapy to help people gain more fascial freedom and alignment in their bodies as well as reduce stress and tension in their mental and emotional bodies. As...

Menstrual intimacy with Sandra Walker In this episode we talk about the weave, ownership & deep remembering of our menstrual cycles, devotion to the practice of getting intimate with our cycle.  “One of the most empowering things you can do as a woman is to get to know the patterns of your body and feelings...

Hāweatea Holly Bryson from Nature Knows About Haaweatea   Ko Kai Tahu Ko Waitaha ka iwi Ko Kāti Hāwea te hapu Ko Puketeraki te marae Ko Poihakena (sydney) i whanau ai au Ko Ōtepoti (Dunedin) te whanau o toku māma Ko Hawai’i (moku o Hawai’i – Big Island) e noho ana inaianei Hāweatea is a Therapist...

Exploring everything supervision Healing centred engagement, advocacy & the power of a social work lens Liz Andrew Brake is a Social Worker, Supervisor and Coach. Through her personal journey of burnout and vicarious trauma, Liz learnt about the importance of Supervision, which inspired me to open up my own business coming up to 4 years...

From the archives with Harold Turk Māori healing ~ The black ops of healing  Harold is a Maori trained Healer & Bodyworker, Private Coach, Doctor of Chiropractic and someone I always enjoy talking with. Harold has been practicing bodywork in one form or another for more than 20 years and in that time has accumulated...

Devotion, awakening, & shifting consciousness is always avaliable Our own consciousness & heart pulse is our invitation to infinite space Melissa Gama worka with individuals and groups as a channel of Divine Source.  Melissa  aids and assists them on their journey to live heart centered and purpose filled sacred lives. In doing so more peace,...

Leadership Coaching & Learnings Being kind & valuing ourselves as leaders Wendy Youens is a Leadership Coach & Consultant who works alongside leaders to support, coach and mentor through a bespoke, holistic programme. She was until very recently the Chief Executive for Able NZ, New Zealand’s captioning and audio description service. Having worked in leadership...

Stepping into being a healer does not always mean we are completely healed Yet we are showing up, entering the arena, learning along the way & helping others where we can Today we look at the weaving of our personal healing and stepping into being a healer.   About Jaime  Jaime Mackie is a Romiromi and...

Working with the different parts of ourselves  Dr. Trevor Simper practices counselling and psychotherapy with a wide variety of clients including those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and other drugs, disordered eating and weight management. He aims to help people who are struggling and to support colleagues who are also aiming to help those...

Jaime & I vibe all things healing, supporting our clients & tribe  Jaime Mackie is a Romiromi and Mirimiri practitioner. She is also a guide for those with creative and business ideas in helping to bring these to life. She is an Ako Torowhānui: Māori Healing Training graduate, consultant for Wanderkind. Jaime is a Mama...

Karen Ceccon is the Director / Principal Counsellor at Ararat Wellness, Karen oversees a team of counsellors and behavioural practitioners Australia wide Her work supports people who have barriers in their lives that can prevent them from living their lives to the fullest potential. Karen was diagnosed later in her adult life as a cis-female...

In this conversation we talk all things business, the phases, challenges and highs of business. As well as our journey together. Renée was a presence in my life when I began my business journey and was still working in other roles. She was co-facilitating the Women in Social Enterprise group in Perth at the time...

From the archives with Simonne Butler Simonne Butler is a Medicine Woman. Activist. Co-Author of “Double-edged Sword The Simonne Butler Story.” A memoir of violence, survival, healing, and reclamation.” Simonne holds a Certificate in Advanced Shamanic Studies” and a “Certificate in Healers Studies” from Medicine Woman Centre for Shamanic and Esoteric Studies and is working...

Jaime & Gabrielle share about Romiromi ~ A Māori Healing Practice from Aotearoa ~ New Zealand We are both Māori Healing Practitioners sharing this practice from Aotearoa ~ New Zealand on Noongar Boodjar in Boorlo, Perth, Western Australia ♡ In this episode we share our understanding about the practice, I would love to hear what...