Wāhine Atua

Krystal Burrelll joins the Wāhine Atua ladies today to talk about her decision to have a Moko Kauae. For NZ Māori women, the Moko Kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed that every Māori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart and when they are ready, the tattoo artist brings it to the surface of what was on the inside.

Studying as a mature student can often seem daunting when considering options. Both Marcia, Tracey and Fi have all returned to study at one point as adult learners and today we hear about their experiences. Whether it’s as an undergrad or post grad, or learning a new skill or hobby, the benefits of ongoing learning can be tremendous.

As the new year approaches, we begin to ponder our resolutions for the upcoming year, or do we. Today we chat about what resolutions have been made in the past and alternatives you may consider.

When it comes to the giving and receiving of gifts, we all have experienced some blunders. On today’s show, these Taranaki wahine share stories of the good, the bad and the ugly in this humourous reflection on gift giving.

Joining us on the show today is Bex and Fi who have both been on a health journey around losing weight. In this week’s episode we talk about the fad diets and the tools used for effective weight loss and how hard it is to be approved for publicly funded weight loss surgery in Taranaki and whether this is the right decision when health issues that could be improved by surgery such as this, have such a cost on the system and would it be better to fund more surgeries.

With Christmas just around the corner, Marcia shares her stories of growing up in the UK and the traditions of Christmas in her family. Compared to the summery ones, we have in NZ and how she has embraced Kiwi culture. From Pav’s to boozy trifles, getting shopping done early to the craze of supermarkets shutting for a day, Marcia & Tracey take a light hearted look at the festive season.

Tune in for a celebration of womanhood. Join Tracey and friends each week for a podcast that delves into the world of modern women.

We talk Weight Loss Surgery today as Bex joins Tracey and Marcia to share her journey of having surgery and how life is now; the reactions, the health changes, the lifestyle changes, the struggles. Tracey and Bex have openly walked this journey and today they share the first part in a series around weight loss.

This week is Infant Loss Awareness week and today Tracey shares her story of the stillbirth of her first child, Francis. Marcia shares that it is a village's story as she too was effected by infant loss with a wee bubba lost with SIDS in her town. They are joined by Judith Moorhead from Sands Taranaki who shares the support that their organisation offer and how they can help those affected.

This week on Wāhine Atua, hosts Marcia Millard and Tracey Blake are joined by the courageous and inspiring Fi Perez. Fi opens her heart to share her personal suicide journey, offering an honest kōrero about survival, healing, and the strength it takes to walk forward. Her story doesn’t stop there – Fi also reflects on her impactful work with Victim Support in Taranaki, where she dedicated her time to helping whānau facing some of life’s hardest moments. Together, the team unpack the ongoing stigma around suicide and mental health, shining a light on the importance of compassion, understanding, and connection. Listeners will gain insights into how we can each play a role in breaking down barriers, offering tautoko, and creating safer spaces for those navigating mental health challenges. Tune in to Wāhine Atua – real stories, raw truths, and powerful conversations that uplift and empower.

Marcia and her husband Mathew immigrated to NZ 14 years ago from the UK and today she shares that journey of firstly the decision to move here and then the process involved and the hoops they had to jump through to become Kiwis.

Tune in for a celebration of womanhood. Join Tracey and friends each week for a podcast that delves into the world of modern women.

Today Marcia and Tracey chat with Callum Williamson about how he chose to take parental leave and his partner Lucy went back to work when their second child was born. He wrote a column with Stuff Taranaki about the challenges of being an at home parent and the loneliness and isolation. The pair also chat with Andrea Matthews, who changed jobs while parenting with two young children. Andrea shares her insights about the challenges of being a working mother.

Marcia and Tracey chat about the HOT MESS show they attended last night in Stratford and how great it was! Sharing the insight learned and the connection with all! Marcia asks Tracey about her childhood and how she eventually got into radio.

Today Marcia shares her personal story around her choice not to be a parent. She and Tracey talk about the implications of personal choice with those surrounding you, and the stigma involved.

This week Tracey is joined by the lovely Marcia Millard and the pair dive into the hot takes and cold hard truths about perimenopause. Sit back and soak up the honesty, humour, and heart.

This week Tracey delves into the world of women who are navigating the wild, weird, and wonderful ride that is perimenopause. From the hot flushes and the brain fog, to the unexpected confidence and the freedom, sit back and soak up the honesty, humour, and heart.

In our maiden episode of Wāhine Atua, hosts Beth, Claire and Tracey talk sleep - or the lack thereof! From personal experiences to suggestions, these ladies share it all.