The Real Talk NZ Podcast

The Real Talk NZ Podcast

The Real Talk Podcast is for those who value authenticity, strength, resilience and hearing about the real, open-hearted discussions from people. Real Talk is a conscious gathering of like-minded people that take place all over Aotearoa, New Zealand. These events feature kaikōrero-speakers with truly inspiring stories who are real people who have a tale to tell and share the experiences they have learned along the way. *Hearing stories from people just like you *Personal development and improving yourself *Business & entrepreneurship *Community *Creating genuine connections *Sharing stories with authenticity, the raw and honest truth *Tales of vulnerability Hosted by the Kaiwhakahaere of Real Talk NZ, Tania Carr. Tania is a māmā-mum of three, kuia-grandma, tuakana-sister, aunty and a strong leader who is the driving force behind our Real Talk kaupapa. Heavily experienced in the school of life and hard knocks, Tania has come from not so humble beginnings to create a movement that inspires and empowers people all over Aotearoa to speak their truth. In her words ‘It is important to me to utilise this platform as it is intended – to encourage people to speak their truth, to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and to empower all those we connect with. If our kōrero-talk can change or save one life, then it’s all worth it.’ What to expect in each episode REAL, open and honest conversations with people who have seen it all. The subjects covered in our kōrero start with but are not limited to the subjects listed below: *Suicide and triggers and coping mechanisms *Mental Health awareness *Sexual & physical abuse *Gangs & domestic violence *Drug and alcohol addiction *Teen pregnancy & pregnancy loss *Death & grief *Discrimination – racial, gender, sexual orientation *Relationship breakdowns *Career & business aspirations Real Talk NZ - We are helping to break generational cycles. We are all survivors of traumatic experiences, so we are passionate about using our platform to change the narrative, especially for our rangatahi-youth. We are helping to shine light on traumatic experiences and normalise discussing these once ‘taboo’ topics. Through this, we show others who might be going through a similar path right now that they are not alone. Because when we speak, we heal, when we speak, we free ourselves, when we speak, we help others heal. We encourage everyone to speak their truth because people don't understand what you've been through unless you are real, raw and honest about your experiences. Our Real Talk kauapapa-events happen regularly throughout Aotearoa and all are welcome. For more info on how to get to an event visit https://realtalknz.co.nz/ Now you can read the Real Talk book! Featuring many of the speakers who have graced the Real Talk stage, grab a copy of the book today https://realtalknz.co.nz/real-talk-book/

Episodes

January 29, 2024 47 mins

🔥 INTRODUCING JAYDE GUISE

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🔥 It is my privilege to share this kōrero from Jayde Guise.

“Ko au te awa, te awa ko au”

🔥 We delved into the profound reasons behind why she started her business, discussing the power of breaking generation...

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TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you 

 For a long time Flo has held her story close to her heart, for fear of the impacts of sharing, but she has realised her story needs to be heard in order to make an impact and potentially help others who may be going through a similar journey.

 In life, Flo has experienced some...

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October 1, 2023 23 mins

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️     

🔥 It is my privilege to share this kōrero from Te Waimatao Ropata, who took the stage for us as our rangatahi kaikōrero at our Real Talk Porirua.       

🔥 Matao’s current mahi is Youth Advisor at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa. This mahi is an opportunity...

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October 1, 2023 9 mins

🔥 It is my honour to share this HĀ MEDITATION from Julia Wikeepa the founder of Hā Habit.  

🔥 I was lucky enough to have a one on one session with Julia to really feel into this meditation, and I thought I would share it here on the Real Talk podcast as a tool for your kete that you can draw on whenever you need it……enjoy the hā!

🔥 You can find Julia on Instagram @hahabitnz 

🔥 Real Talk Podcast available on Spotify, Apple and othe...

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October 1, 2023 26 mins

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

 🔥 It is my honour to share this kōrero from the BMW - Bad Mana Wahine herself Te KuraHuia, who took the stage again for us again at our Real Talk event in Ōtaki.  

 🔥 Te KuraHuia is a multidisciplinary artist utilising her traditional Māori Pasifika knowledge & over...

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October 1, 2023 16 mins

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

 🔥 It is my honour to share this kōrero from the man Dallas Adams, who took the stage again for us again at our Real Talk event in Ōtaki – at short notice I might add.  

🔥  Dallas is a health and well-being coach who specialises in addictions.  He speaks openly and truth...

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October 1, 2023 35 mins

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

 🔥 It is my honour to share this real, raw and crack up kōrero from the bro Pairama Wright who took the stage again for us at our Real Talk event in Ōtaki.  

 🔥 His online profile features content centred around comedy and Māori culture. You’ll often see videos focused o...

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October 1, 2023 25 mins

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

 🔥 It is my honour to share this kōrero from the sissy Paris Brown who bravely and confidently took the stage again at our Real Talk event in Ōtaki.  

 🔥 Her passion and her whole being is wanting to provide a safe space for our rainbow whānau to feel nurtured, respected...

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It is my honour to share this kōrero from Jules Fitzgerald who bravely took the stage at our Your Story event in Porirua.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

Her mission in life is to save you HASTE, WASTE, TASTE & SPACE!

This lady has a passion for living life to the ful...

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August 16, 2023 17 mins

It is my honour to share this kōrero from Tarah Ah Kiau who bravely took the stage at our Your Story event in Porirua.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

This lady is very special to me, ka nui te aroha ki a koe e hoa. We connected through a local Mums & Bubs fitness class with N...

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August 16, 2023 19 mins

It is my honour to share this kōrero from Wendy Bennett who bravely took the stage at our Your Story event in Porirua.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING we talk about some triggering topics. If you feel like you need support, there is a list of contact numbers in the podcast show notes for you ⚠️

Wendy and I recently reconnected after distantly knowing each other in our early days working for Glassons. Wendy describes herself an ...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

I am honoured to share this kōrero with Jan from Porirua Women’s Centre. Jan has been a social worker for 25 years, starting off in a rangatahi prison in Christchurch, she then moved to London, England and was a Youth Justice Social Worker, then she worked as a drug councillor in Dublin, Ireland for 2 years, before moving back to Porirua and continu...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

This kōrero with Kylie Rose from Porirua Women’s Centre has been a long time coming! Kylie’s has over 22 years of experience as a social worker in the Porirua community, working for Oranga Tamariki, in the Family Harm Team with the NZ Police, and now as the Team Leader at the Porirua Women’s Centre.

 

She shares her passion for helping rangatahi, how ...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

This week we are welcoming Michael Willis back to the kōrero to share his journey since we last spoke on the podcast just over a year ago.

Michael talked about his realisation that he’s already won as a father, providing everything for his whānau that he never had as a child: Warmth, food, protection, love, empowerment, and time. Michael also spoke ab...

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*** Trigger warning *** Ruby touches on ‘Dead In Bed’ syndrome in regards to the management of Type 1 Diabetes.

 

🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

I am so excited to have finally had the opportunity to sit down with my friend, Ruby, and record this kōrero to share with you all. 

Ruby was diagnosed when she was 14 with Type 1 Diabetes, and with her background in adult learning and educa...

🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear more of my story.  An extremely emotional but necessary part of my journey to heal, and to continue to help others to heal too.

  

🔥 It has been a hard road to travel this past year for our whānau, with significant loss, but I felt being the last event for our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi tour for 2022, it was ...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear a beautiful display of mana from the most selfless wahine Sarah Brown.

 

🔥 Sarah took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Tāmaki Makaurau, to share with us her fierce wisdom.  She shares about the endless work that her and husband Matt do to make positive change in our communities.

 

Sarah has ...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the powerful perspective from Jesse Wynyard aka Young Aeon.

 

🔥 Jesse took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Tāmaki Makaurau to share with us his transformational life experiences, absolutely demonstrating his vulnerability.  Touching on his story around mental health, addiction, growing up...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the truly empowering story of Wairingiringi Toi.

Tingi fiercely took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Tāmaki Makaurau, sharing on stage for the first time, her emotional yet powerful story of her life to date.  Crediting the values that were installed in her from her Māmā, Pāpā and whānau ...

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🔥 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, nau mai hoki mai ki te kaupapa kōrero Real Talk.

 

🔥 In this episode, you are going to hear the REAL kōrero from TimProvise aka the man of many faces - Tim the pie connoisseur, Tim from The Bakery Run, Tim from The Morning Shack on Niu FM, and so much more, definitely a man of many talents.

 

🔥 Tim has joined us numerous times on the Real Talk stage over the years, well known to be a crack up, and p...

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