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Authentic ConnectionSPLORE SESSIONS - Magic Maca with Corin StorkeyIn this episode of the Authentic Connection Podcast, I chat to Corin Storkey of Selenohealth - The Maca Experts.This was an epic conversation with Corin, he’s had such an interesting health journey AND he’s filled with incredible wisdom! He’s passionate about sharing maca with New Zealand after it literally changed his own life.We dive into;Corin’s journey which started with his chronic fatigue and depression.pHD in medicinal chemistry. He reached what we traditionally define as ’success’ but felt empty and on a chance holiday to Peru - met Sally an...2021-07-2655 minAuthentic ConnectionSPLORE SESSIONS - Yoga, dance and energetic boundaries with Taane MeteIn today’s kōrero, I chatted to Taane Mete, who I know as a yoga teacher but is also a renowned choreographer and dancer.I love how grounded I feel after Taane’s classes and as we talked about in the conversation, he weaves reo Maori language, legend and Latakia through his classes.We talk about;Taane’s first experience of yoga was a bikram class at East West, he immediately felt different - he slept well, gut felt healthier, more alert, and more focused. Taane finds it easy to weave and cross thread M...2021-07-1220 minAuthentic ConnectionSPLORE SESSIONS - Feeling secure within your relationship with Raquel MinhRacquel Minh of Kanuka Yoga is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and relationship anarchist. We recorded this conversation at Splore (inside the van!) which was heaps of fun.We explored something that Raquel is passionate about which is ‘Using yoga philosophy to inform her relationship structure’.Using yoga philosophy (the ‘Yamas’ translated as moral discipline) in the process of exploring non-monogamy. Truth and non-harming being two specific Yamas that we talk about.We dive into Racquel’s experience with many caregivers growing up which explains the fact that we feels safe and secure...2021-06-3031 minAuthentic ConnectionSPLORE SESSIONS - From Grief, to Joy and Optimism with Wendy DouglasSPLORE SESSIONSIn the very first Splore Session, I chat to THE Wendy Douglas of ‘Wendy’s Wellness’ 😂 I had HEAPS of fun this year setting up my mobile podcast recording studio at Splore (also known as the van!). The theme of this conversation is grief, but you may be surprised to know that although grief has featured heavily in Wendy’s life, this conversation is filled with joy and optimism which gives you a picture of who Wendy is as a person.As always, we start with Wendy’s...2021-06-2339 min
Authentic ConnectionWhy Breathing is the Epicenter of Human Function with Fraser BeckOn this episode of the Authentic Connection Podcast, Tish chatted with Fraser Beck, who is a passionate breathwork facilitator. Fraser is on a mission to teach the world how to breathe, believing that our breath is the epicenter of human function. Imagine if we all learned how to breathe properly, and the impact that could have on our global health crisis...They dive into how Fraser discovered breathwork, why it is so incredible and has the potential to transform human health. And how all of this has led him to develop his own breathing technique called the...2021-05-2554 minAuthentic ConnectionFrom Raw Cakes to Reiki with Olivia ScottI spoke to Olivia Scott, a energy healer and coach and we had a super fun conversation (from inside the van!). I've two sessions of reiki with Olivia and it's such an incredible healing modality that I wanted to learn more about it!Check her website out for more in - www.lovebyolivia.com and she's also on Instagram @lovebyoliviaHere are the topics and wisdom that we cover in this conversation;How reiki was a natural progression of raw cooking, moving from working with the energetics of food to working with the energies o...2021-05-1836 minAuthentic ConnectionGrace Mortimer on wholefoods, ketogenic diets and the blue zonesToday’s episode of the Authentic Connection Podcast is with Grace Mortimer, holistic nutritionist and amazing human 💕Check her out at www.gracemortimerhealth.com. Her books are open for clients so feel free to reach out to her!We chat about nutrition, the ketogenic diet, alzheimers and Grace’s recipe for a calm and connected life.We dive into the really simple changes that Grace used with her clients that can really measurably improve serious health conditions - I won’t give away what the tips are here! You’ll have to listen to the podcast...2021-05-1034 minAuthentic ConnectionWāhine who are doing things differently with Qiane Matata - SipuMy conversation with Qiane was utterly delightful. She’s a down to earth human, with great practical advice that I’ll know you love and relate too. It’s immediately evident that she’s on this earth for a reason, her kaupapa has guided her, taught her and been incredibly rewarding.Qiane is the founder and leading wahine of NUKU which is a project to amplify indigenous voices. NUKU is a movement, powered by, made by and made for, indigenous women. I highly encourage you to check out the total of 63 (at time of...2021-04-1939 minAuthentic ConnectionWhy STRESS is impacting your health with Faye LawandLaura chatted to Faye Lawand, an internal conflict resolution expert (don’t worry - in the podcast, we go into what internal conflict is!) and stress elimination specialist.We begin by diving into Faye’s journey from war-torn Lebanon, to a calm and happy life in beautiful Aotearoa. She talks us through stress and it’s incredibly big impact on the body and on our health longterm. We also explore;How stress has affected Faye’s life and her healthWhy you generally have to hit rock bottom i...2021-03-3142 min
Authentic ConnectionShifting Energy through Sound Healing with Brian BernemanTish had the pleasure of chatting with Brian Berneman, a Tibetin yoga facilitator, sound healer and space holder for meditation and qi gong. He is also the Co-founder of Conscious Action. Tish was really inspired to explore sound as a healing therapy after experiencing her first sound bath with Brain Berneman. Since then, Brian has featured at Honey Pot Ceremonies, and took us through a powerful sound bath, some of you may remember!Brian is full of so much ancient wisdom teachings and we can’t wait to share this convo with you. Here’s an ov...2021-03-1456 minAuthentic ConnectionDo we really need drugs to get high? With Logan PikeWhat a beautiful conversation with a human who has really experienced everything he talks about. You’re in for a treat!Laura speaks to Logan Pike; a yoga teacher, breath work facilitator and passionate ecstatic dancer.In this meandering conversation, we touch on;Logan’s journey from drugs and partying to where he is now. He’s slowed down, he feels and can express his emotions and he doesn’t need drugs to get high! His journey features heavily in yin yoga which gave him space to be with his own thoughts.How havi...2021-02-151h 28Authentic Connection#11 Bonus Episode: A conversation between Tish, Sarah and LauraWell that’s a wrap! Season 1 is officially done and dusted! Thanks so much to all the amazing people we had on the podcast. Each conversation was unique and filled with so many learnings. I figured it would be nice to wrap up season 1 with a little bonus episode with myself, Tish and Sarah from Honey Pot. We asked Honey Pot’s community what they would love answered, and the following answers came through:What lessons are you in the process of learning?What has Covid-19 brought into your life or taught you?How do you deal with c...2020-11-0435 minAuthentic Connection#10 - Lessons from Overcoming Alcoholism with Lotta DannIn this episode of Authentic Connection, I speak with Lotta Dann who is a recovered alcoholic and author of 3 books; the memoir ‘Mrs D is Going Without’, ‘Mrs D is Going Within’ as well as the book I read, ‘The Wine O’Clock Myth’. She currently spends her time educating and supporting people in getting sober through the website Living Sober.We talk about;How after 20 years of drinking and not seeing it as a problem, it was lying to her family that was the last straw. She realised that the problem wasn’t her, it was the a...2020-10-2842 minAuthentic Connection#9 - Sex, breast massage, and allowing pleasure to lead the way with Laura EllenIn today’s juicy episode, I talk to Laura Ellen, a holistic sex educator and advocate of a pleasure based lifestyle. We begin talking about Laura’s burnout which leads to her pursuing a more yin, feminane based life.Laura takes us through a visualisation and some embodiment practices with her personal favourite being breast massage which she thinks is key to helping her lead with an open heart and purpose fueled pleasure.In a world of constant distraction, true presence with the people you love is a gift.Meditation as the best sex toy and l...2020-10-1944 minAuthentic Connection#8 - Yoga, mind chatter, and the value of stillness with Nikki RalstonIn this podcast, I talk to Nikki Ralston of the Urban Ashram yoga studio in Auckland and creator of The Ralston Method.Nikki’s first yoga class and how it’s helped her feel more herself.The value of yoga, an online yoga practice and a physical yoga studio in the constant search for authentic connection.How yoga keeps Nikki’s ‘mind chatter’ volume turned low so that she can listen to the soft, gentle whispers of her heart.The incredible rewards and necessity for taking things slow and being quiet with yourself. Even just 5 minutes of getting quiet can...2020-10-0933 minAuthentic Connection#7 - Medicinal mantra music, fasting, and creating space for relationship magic with Franko HekeIn my conversation with Franko Heke the musician we talk about his journey from rock music to medicinal matra music, (vipassana being the accelerant!) and how music is his entry into the spiritual realm. We delve into Franko’s spiritual practice of fasting, which keeps him clear and in tune with his true self. The less stuff we are filled with (i.e. thoughts, material things and food) the more clarity we can have as to what really, truly brings us bliss.We finish with a bit of insight fro...2020-10-0129 min
Authentic Connection#6 - Hydrangeas, lunar cycle intentions and journaling with Anna BirchallThis is a delightful, meandering conversation with a very special human - Anna Birchall from Moon Turtle.Anna tells us about how she got into journalingWe hear about Moon Turtle as it is in the present and what she wants to do over the rest of the year and going forward.Journalling as a way to bring about conscientiousness and awarenessAnna’s many favourite ways to connect with othersHow the moon and the lunar cycles are a reminder of the constant cyclic, transient nature of lifeAnna’s affinity with hydrangeasEvery person who comes into your life is there for a...2020-08-2037 minAuthentic Connection#5 - Tantra, awakening and liberation with Kara-Leah GrantLaura and Kara-Leah take a deep dive into classical tantra which is about finding awakening (full embodied awareness) and liberation (dissolving of our conditioning) while still enjoying the material and beautiful things in life. We also speak about Kara-Leah’s experience in lockdown - how a simple change in our environment can have such a profound effect on our body and mind, the underlying assumption of questions, and the reason people spend time resisting and rejecting what is already a reality.Check out Kara-Leah's website and her podcast 2020-07-1645 minAuthentic Connection#4 - Overcoming injury setbacks, brain health and holistic rehabilitation with Luke TaylorThis week on Authentic Connection, Laura talks to Luke from @tayloredfitness about overcoming health ‘barriers’ and injury setbacks, brain health for concussion recovery and taking a holistic approach to the health of our bodies & business. Our discussion starts with Luke's interest in holistic rehabilitation began with his own diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos, a flexibility disorder, we then talk in depth about the strategies Luke used for his recent severe concussion. Even if you don't have a concussion, these are the same strategies we need to look at to keep our brain in the best health it can be for a long...2020-07-0642 minAuthentic Connection#3 - Living by the ocean, the joy of dancing and community wealth building with Sally HettLaura speaks to her sister Sally Hett and their conversation covers topics from societal expecations, living by the ocean and feeling grounding. Sally talks about her love for journaling, dancing, and physical touch. The language we use is vitally important - could changing our use of Mother Earth to Lover Earth change our relationship with the earth? One of Sally's passions is using community resources to build collective wealth and we finish with Sally's journey to becoming loveable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-1849 minAuthentic Connection#2 - Being authentically you, connection with nature and taking things slow with Sarah VickersLaura talks to Sarah Vickers, the third delightful human in the Honey Pot trio. They talk all things connection, from understanding clues that you’re disconnected (why did Sarah move every year for 7 years!?), stepping out of your comfort zone, meditation, learnings from relationships, vegetable gardens as a way to connect to nature and taking things SLOW. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-0344 minAuthentic Connection#1 - Being present, deep connection and the magic of yoga with Tish Mexted, the founder of Honey PotLaura Hett chats to Tish Mexted the founder of Honey Pot about her journey, the magic of yoga and the purpose of Honey Pot. Together we explore the challenge of getting entangled in the anxiety of uncertainty, and acknowledge the importance of being present, as that’s the only time we’ve got. We deep dive into the magic of yoga, and how through practice it can reveal your true authentic self. When we are our authentic selves, we attract other likeminded humans, allowing deep connections and friendships to form. And how through caring for ourselves, we inherently care for...2020-05-2044 min