Planting Seeds Podcast

This episode is a powerful kōrero with Rangimarie Te Whenua, a staunch rangatahi from the far north, speaking on behalf of our young people and offering a perspective we need to hear more of.Rangimarie shares her whakaaro on the whakataukī “Ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira mō āpōpō” — and challenges it by saying,“Ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira o ināianei.”We talk about tikanga, what rangatahi are actually discussing among themselves, the importance of listening to rangatahi, and how movements like the hīkoi are shaping courage and collective action.This kōrero centres rangatahi leadership, not as something that’s coming one day but something that already exists. Rangimarie speaks with clarity, confidence, and heart about building better futures and what real rangatahi leadership looks like right now.IF you're interested in any of the Planting Seeds Podcast offerings please use the link below to fill out the survey and express your interest:Thats US: ⁠https://form.typeform.com/to/PqdcWDEW⁠

This episode was recorded on Waitangi Day at Waitangi and features a powerful kōrero with Eru Kapa-Kingi on the significance of the day here in Aotearoa, New Zealand and more importantly, what led to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Eru brings clarity and context to Te Tiriti, unpacking the historical intent, the responsibilities it carries and what it continues to ask of us today.Over the past few months, Eru has also been in the spotlight after breaking his silence around Te Pāti Māori and its leadership, something that was visibly present on the marae ātea yesterday. In this conversation, he reflects honestly on his intentions, learnings and why speaking up mattered.This is a thoughtful, grounded kōrero as Eru shares practical ways to practice rangatiratanga, how to turn pain into power, and informed ways to approach voting in the year ahead.A timely and important conversation for anyone wanting to understand Waitangi Day, Te Tiriti and their role within it.

This Grow With Me episode is a February reset — a pause to reflect and look back at January and share what actually unfolded across the four pou guiding my year: Health, Whānau, Mahi, and Money.I speak about what went well, what needed adjusting, and what January taught me — especially around choosing structure over motivation.From there, I share how I’m carrying those lessons into February, not as goals to chase, but to improve my systems to support momentum without burnout.If you’re feeling like the year has already asked a lot of you, this kōrero is an invitation to slow down, reassess, and build forward with intention.You don’t need a new year — sometimes you just need to reset, refocus and . . . start 🌱Our online community Seeds of Self is pumping with whānau growing and building and the first Seeds of Life Wānanga/Retreat is happening at the end of the month.IF you feel called to join or want to learn more, please use the link below to fill out the survey and express your interest:Thats US: https://form.typeform.com/to/PqdcWDEW

The first guest of 2026 on the Planting Seeds Podcast is none other than my beautiful wife, Hinepanea Rewiri.The last time we sat down for a podcast together was almost two years ago, shortly after the birth of our baby Aho. In this kōrero, we fill in the gap and speak honestly about what’s unfolded since — from postpartum, doing 75 Hard, navigating seasons of indulging in drinking, and the real-life challenges that come with growth.Panea also opens up about a new friendship she’s formed, why she’s usually closed off, and her perspective on some of our recent challenges around money and emotional breakdowns.This episode is raw, real, and deeply personal. It’s a look behind the scenes of our relationship, our growth, and the ways we continue to learn, stretch, and choose each other through hard seasons.Panea stepped outside her comfort zone to share this kōrero, and I’m always proud of her when she does because people get to see just how amazing she truly is.I love you hun 🤍This episode is brought to you by Seeds of Self — the Planting Seeds online community for growth-minded people who are ready to do the inner work and create real change.AND by Bio Gold, a natural testosterone booster made in Aotearoa, NZ, supporting healthy natural testosterone levels, energy, and vitality.Use the links below to either join the community or grab yourself some Bio Gold goodness:🔗 Book a 1:1 Call (Seeds of Self):FREE 1:1 Kōrero - Raniera Rewiri🔗 Bio Gold (Use code SEEDS15 for 15% off):https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15

In this Grow With Me episode, I share some of my current focuses within my Health Pillar, aligned with the structure I’ve created for 2026.Right now, I’m in the middle of a 48-hour fast and I speak about my intentions with fasting. A way to reset, regulate, and support my body and mind. I’m already noticing benefits like mental clarity and sharpness, increased awareness of certain food habits and giving my body a genuine break from constantly digesting.I also share a deeper mental shift around body image. Instead of looking in the mirror and focusing on what needs fixing, I’m learning to appreciate and embrace where I’m at right now. This shift is guiding me into a more loving relationship with myself and helping me me to simply enjoy things.If you’re ready to show up for YOU and grow alongside like-minded whānau, I invite you to book a 1:1 call and join Seeds of Self.🔗Book 1:1 Call: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero⁠⁠Bio Gold - natural product made from pollen in Aotearoa, NZ, supporting healthy natural testosterone levels.Use code SEEDS15 for 15% off your next purchase.🔗 Bio Gold: ⁠https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15⁠⁠

This Grow With Me episode is a bit of a rampage - an encouragement to back YOU and show up for YOU!I speak into how following through with your word builds trust and confidence within yourself, why it’s crucial to have your own back when you’re in the trenches, and how real confidence comes from creating internal value before seeking external validation.This kōrero isn’t about hype . . . it’s about integrity with yourself. About doing what you say you’ll do. About learning to trust yourself again.If this episode resonates and you feel the pull to grow alongside like-minded whānau, I’d love you to join our online community Seeds of Self.🔗 Book 1:1 Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero⁠Bio Gold - natural product made from pollen in Aotearoa, NZ, supporting healthy natural testosterone levels.Use code SEEDS15 for 15% off your next purchase.🔗 Bio Gold: https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15⁠

This Grow With Me episode is about a shift I’m consciously leaning into . . . moving my energy from building my personal brand to growing and strengthening the Planting Seeds Podcast platform.It’s less about me and more about us, the kaupapa, and creating something that holds space for community, conversation, and collective growth.I also respond to two questions from the community, sharing my honest perspective and lived experience:1️⃣ How do I have, create and stay consistent with quality time with my sons?2️⃣ What’s the difference between growth discomfort and retraumatisation?This kōrero is reflective and not about having all the answers, but about sharing what I’m learning in real time.I hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave a comment below, I’d love to hear what landed for you.🔗 Get Bio Gold: SEEDS15 ⁠https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15⁠🔗Book 1:1 Call to Join Seeds of Self OR Brother to Brother:⁠https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero⁠

This Grow With Me episode is about a shift I’m making this year which is . . . choosing structure over goals.For a long time, I thought goals were the answer and to be honest setting goals have helped me achieved so much.But in this episode, I break down whats changed, and the four pou I’m using to support my health, mahi, whānau, and finances. Not to hype myself up but to hold myself steady, especially on the hard days.It’s about sustainability and staying in the game.In this episode, I speak into:✨ Why goals create pressure instead of support✨ The shift from outcomes to systems✨ My four core structures (pou) for the year✨ Trusting the process✨ Sustainability over burnout🔗 Get Bio Gold: SEEDS15 ⁠https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15⁠🔗Book 1:1 Call to Join Seeds of Self OR Brother to Brother:⁠https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero⁠

This episode opens the 2026 season of the Planting Seeds Podcast with honesty. Not inspiration. Not hype. Just truth.The year didn’t begin the way I expected. What was meant to be a fresh start turned into a Not-So-Happy New Year, marked by an emotional breakdown and finding myself deep in the mental trenches.In this Grow With Me episode, I share what led to that breakdown, the patterns and pressures that finally surfaced, and how I navigated through the pain instead of bypassing it. If you’ve ever entered a new year feeling heavy instead of hopeful . . . this episode is for you.In this episode, I speak into:✨ A breakdown at the beginning of the year✨ Being in the mental trenches✨ The cost of carrying things alone✨ Sitting with pain instead of escaping it✨ What breakthroughs look like after the breakdown✨ Why growth doesn’t follow a calendar✨ Starting again by filling your cup🔗 Get Bio Gold: SEEDS15 https://biogoldnz.com/discount/SEEDS15🔗Book 1:1 Call to Join Seeds of Self OR Brother to Brother:https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero

This Grow With Me episode is Part 2 of the communication and storytelling series. In this kōrero, I speak openly about how I got into speaking, public speaking and podcasting, and the simple structure I still use today to communicate clearly and confidently.I wasn’t always a good communicator. In fact, there were specific moments that sparked my desire to get better, from listening to motivational YouTube videos, to being mentored by an amazing public speaker and storyteller, to experiencing one of the most fearful and embarrassing moments you can have when speaking in front of people.I share how many failures and hundreds (if not thousands) of reps shaped the way I speak today. There was no shortcut just commitment, curiosity and repetition.This episode is practical. The next podcast you listen to, I invite you to answer the questions alongside the guest or better yet, start shaping your own story using the structure I share:Beginning (upbringing), Middle (2–3 defining moments), End (where you are now).This series is about giving you tools to communicate your thoughts, emotions and experiences with more confidence and clarity.Make sure you tune in for Part 3 🌱We dive into:✨ How I got into speaking & public speaking✨ The events that sparked my desire to improve✨ Learning through YouTube & mentors✨ The most embarrassing speaking moment of my life✨ Why failure is part of becoming confident✨ Doing the reps over time✨ The storytelling structure I still use today✨ How to practice by listening to podcasts differently🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This episode is an up-the-guts kōrero with my good brother Kawariki Thompson, also known as Mr Waana Heal Stay Real.Kawariki has been on a deep healing journey, using his real and raw lived experiences to support others in reconnecting with who they truly are — beneath the titles, beneath the masks, and underneath the hurt and pain they’ve been carrying for years.Coming from a rough background, including childhood abuse and life in gangs, Kawariki shares how those experiences shaped him — and how he eventually chose to confront them instead of running from them. Today, one of his most powerful modalities is breathwork, which he uses to help people regulate their nervous systems, process trauma, and break cycles rooted in the past.We talk about the nervous system, different ways of understanding trauma, the importance of giving and receiving love, and how breakdowns often become the doorway to breakthroughs.This kōrero is honest, confronting, and deeply human — and will resonate with anyone who knows what it’s like to carry pain and still wants more from life.We dive into:✨ Kawariki’s upbringing and lived experiences✨ Trauma, abuse, and the impact on identity✨ From gangster to healer✨ Breathwork as a tool for healing and regulation✨ Understanding the nervous system✨ Different ways to view and process trauma✨ Giving and receiving love✨ How breakdowns lead to breakthroughs✨ Reconnecting to who you really are🔗 Join Seeds of Self: HERE

This Grow With Me episode launches a new 3-part series on communication and storytelling — something that has shaped the way I live, lead, speak, and connect with people.What has helped me the most in becoming a stronger communicator is knowing my own story. So in this episode, for the first time on the podcast, I share it openly as the foundation for what’s coming next.We dive into:✨ Why storytelling matters✨ My upbringing & bullying✨ The partying years✨ Breakups & running from myself✨ Moving to Australia✨ The book that changed everything✨ Travelling for 6 months✨ The food truck & podcast journey✨ What matters most to me✨ Preparing you to tell your own storyThe hope and purpose of this series is to give you tools, insights, and frameworks that help you speak with more confidence, express yourself clearly, and communicate your thoughts and emotions with ease.Make sure you subscribe and tune in to the next episode — we’re just getting started 🌱🔗 Join Seeds of Self: HERE

The next episode is with a local brother, Eru Osborne, co-founder and owner of Uncomfortable Clothing, a brand built on the idea of doing uncomfortable things. But Eru doesn’t just talk about it — he lives it.Last month, Eru ran 465KM for Movember and Men’s Mental Health.Each day reflected the number of kilometres he would run: Day 1 = 1km, Day 10 = 10km, Day 30 = 30km.A mental and physical challenge that pushed his limits and revealed powerful lessons about mindset, discipline, self-talk, and purpose.In this episode, we talk about the 465km challenge, the story behind Uncomfortable Clothing, and how Eru began his journey of growth — working through insecurities, the desire for external validation, imposter syndrome, and what led him to stop drinking alcohol for 12 months.We dive into:✨ Running 465km for Movember & Men’s Mental Health✨ The origins of Uncomfortable Clothing✨ Doing hard things on purpose✨ Overcoming insecurities & imposter syndrome✨ Letting go of external validation✨ Choosing sobriety for 12 months✨ The importance of honest self-reflection✨ Lessons that discomfort continues to teach🔗 Book a FREE 15-minute kōrero: HERE🔗 Follow Uncomfortable Clothing: HERE🔗 Join Seeds of Self: HEREBig shoutout to @haumanuhauora for the powerful thread we speak into during the episode.

This Grow With Me episode is one of the most personal kōrero I’ve shared.I speak openly about the story that has held me back for years — the belief that “I don’t value myself enough.” A belief I thought I understood… but never realised just how false it was, and how much it’s been limiting my ability to be, show up fully, and connect with the people who genuinely care about me.What shifted everything was first my best bro and then a moment at the end of a table, surrounded by 10 others, who all reflected love, truth, and value back to me. Hearing them speak life into me woke something up, a deep realisation that I am valued, seen, and supported. Their words created a massive shift within me.I also share about the Seeds of Life wānanga that took place over the weekend, one of the BEST I’ve ever facilitated. It was special on so many levels, and I break down exactly why.I dive into:✨ The old story of unworthiness✨ How community reflected truth back to me✨ What changed at that table✨ Rewiring old beliefs✨ Breaking the survival mindset✨ Aligning with value & authenticity✨ What made Seeds of Life so special✨ How to step into your truth✨ Abundant gratitude for those around meIf you resonate with this journey and feel called to join one of my offerings through Seeds of Self, you can book a free 15-minute kōrero with me below.🔗 Book your 15-minute call for Seeds of Self:👉 https://calendly.com/raniera/1-on-1-korero

This episode is another LIVE podcast, recorded during our Seeds of Life wānanga/retreat over the weekend. A space designed for like-minded people to come together for self-discovery and connection.Our guest is Nick Smith, a brother I’ve been connected with since 2020 when he joined my then-online community Te Ara Hou, now called Seeds of Self. Nick has grown into a tuakana within our space, someone who embodies the values and intentions of our kaupapa.In this kōrero we explore the theme of the wānanga: AUTHENTICITY.We talk about learning how to simply BE, disconnecting from the mind, tuning into the lessons of the natural world and natural order, and what it means to break cycles within ourselves.We finish the episode with a LIVE Q&A session from the whānau who were watching, adding another layer to the live sessions.We dive into:✨ The meaning of AUTHENTICITY✨ Learning to simply be✨ Disconnecting from the mind✨ Nature as teacher and guide✨ Understanding natural order✨ Breaking cycles within self✨ Live Q&A with the retreat whānau✨ How Seeds of Self supports the journeyThis is a grounded and insightful kōrero, one that reflects the heart of Seeds of Life.If you resonate and would like to be part of the online community Seeds of Self OR Return to Origin Mentoring use links below:🔗 Join Seeds of Self: ⁠www.skool.com/seeds-of-self⁠🔗 Join Return to Origin: www.instagram.com/origin_mentoring

This episode is with Dr Ririwai Fox, a tāne Māori with a PhD in Psychology and kaupapa Māori, whose work explores the powerful intersection between Western psychology and Māori worldviews.Ririwai shares openly about his academic journey, studying at Victoria University while becoming a father to four children, and the many life events that shaped him along the way.We talk about the broadness of psychology, the gaps it currently has, and the findings from his research that help people understand themselves, their patterns, and their potential to thrive.He explains the pathway from surviving (-10 to 0) to thriving (0 to 10), the concept of cultural embeddedness, and the frameworks he uses to support both himself and whānau.We dive into:✨ His journey studying psychology while raising four children✨ The connection between psychology & kaupapa Māori✨ Moving from surviving to thriving (-10 to +10)✨ What “cultural embeddedness” means for Māori well-being✨ Practical frameworks he uses for himself & whānau✨ The limitations & opportunities within psychology✨ The importance of culture in healing and identity🔗 Follow Ririwai Here: https://www.instagram.com/drfoxc101/🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This episode is with Tamahau Tangitu, a true man of the ocean. Raised in and on the water by his pāpā and uncles, Tamahau has lived a life connected to moana, waka and whakapapa.From being a kaihoe and captain on the waka taua of Tākitimu, to becoming a navigator of waka hourua, he recently voyaged from Aotearoa to Samoa on Ngāhirakamaitawhiti.This kōrero is a deep exploration into tangata moana, the experiences that shape you at sea, and the mātauranga Māori used to navigate the open ocean, guided only by stars, currents, instincts and ancestral knowledge.We also talk about the inner journey: working through challenging emotions, learning about himself through the moana, giving to his whānau, and the practices that keep him grounded, including his passion for mau rākau.This is a powerful kōrero of identity, purpose, connection, and discovery.We dive into:✨ Growing up on the water✨ Waka taua, waka hourua & navigating by the stars✨ The voyage from Aotearoa to Samoa✨ Mātauranga Māori as a compass✨ Lessons from the moana✨ Working through heavy emotions✨ Giving to whānau✨ His passion for mau rākau🔗 Follow Te Kura Waka Here: https://www.instagram.com/tekurawaka🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This Grow With Me solo episode is a reflection on the season I’m navigating right now — a season of finding myself in a financial hole . . . again, uncovering the fear that recreated the struggle, and choosing to shift my focus away from chasing money and back toward alignment and purpose.I share openly about the internal work I’ve been doing:- Putting alcohol to the side- Recommitting to my health and fitness- Being more intentional with my vibration and frequency- And the small practices that are helping me find clarity and peace againI talk about the tools that are supporting me right now, including gratitude, midset shifts, and the audio teachings I’ve been listening to daily. This kōrero is an honest snapshot of what it looks like to grow through discomfort and come back to yourself.The episode closes with an offering for our upcoming Seeds of Life Wānanga, a space for whānau to reconnect with themselves, deepen awareness, and align with authenticity.I dive into:✨ The undertow of fear✨ Choosing to go WITHIN✨ Letting go of habits that hold you back✨ Tuning into vibration✨ Being open to receive✨ Following alignment✨ The intention behind Seeds of Life✨ What you can expect from the wānanga🔗 Interested in joining Seeds of Life Wānanga? Send me a DM on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ranzrewiri/.🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This episode is with Harlem Ratapu, otherwise known as Harmonious Ra. A brother whose energy, openness, and heart-centred way of being always brings a powerful vibration to the kōrero.It’s the second episode we’ve shared together, but this time, he’s in a completely different space, grounded, evolved, and embodying a new level of self-awareness and peace.In this kōrero, we talk about receiving koha, money, and abundance, healing sexual insecurities, and the practice of Tantra. We also touch on the love story between him and Simone, teaching whānau about diving and gathering kai, and the upcoming Creating Space event and Brother to Brother kaupapa.This is an uplifting and inspiring kōrero that explores what it means to live as a conscious tāne, one who leads with love, intention, and connection.We dive into:✨ Healing sexual insecurities and redefining masculinity✨ The energy of receiving — koha, money & abundance✨ Tantra and the embodiment of love✨ The love story of Harlem & Simone✨ Teaching and diving with whānau✨ The Creating Space event & Brother to Brother kaupapa🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

This is the first LIVE episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast, recorded with Te Ururangi at Te Ao Hou Marae in Whanganui 🔥We opened up the mobile studio and whānau gathered around the fire to tune in. This kōrero has been a long time in the making, and the wait has absolutely been worth it.Te Ururangi shares about his rough upbringing, the lessons of forgiveness, and the changes made in a man on the path of healing. We talk about his love for carving, how he continues to embrace discomfort, and what it means to show up in today’s world.This is an empowering kōrero of growth, healing, and transformation. One that embodies the essence of resilience and the beauty of change. We dive into:✨ Growing up and overcoming hardship✨ The power of forgiveness and acceptance✨ Finding purpose through carving✨ Navigating challenges and discomfort✨ Living with integrity and growth✨ The significance of wānanga and community🔗 Join Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?