Send us a text In this episode I reflected on my memories growing up in my family and village with my sister Priscilla. Why are these memories important to my sense of belonging and identity? I believe this episode will resonate with many born and raised Samoans, and I hope it will help us understand why environment, community, village and family are important to mental wellbeing. Apology in advance for the background noise as this episode was recorded in Samoa. Ole ma talanoaga m...

Send us a text In this episode, Galumalemana will talk about the role of a Samoan nurse in Aotearoa, NZ and why this is valuable for our population seeking healthcare. The importance of the Samoan language to communicate with health professionals. Galumalemana will also talks about her current role as a CEO of the Pacifika Family Health Group in Auckland, NZ. Apology in advance for the background noise. Ole talanoaga ma Galumalemana ile taua ole galuega a tausi soifua Samoa i totonu ole...

Send us a text This is a continuing episode from Maiava Moana Solomona. She discussed the qualities of a Samoan mental health specialists with examples from her practice. Maiava highlights the value of cultural awareness of people who works in the field in order to provide good care for our people. Also, the need to continue conversation and initiative already happening to address stigma, and this should involve the community. Ole fa'aauauina lenei ole talanoaga ma Maiava Moana So...

Send us a text Maiava Moana Solomona a Samoan clinical therapist will talk about her experience working with Samoan mental health consumers in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa. Maiava will share how her understanding of the Samoan culture and language strengthen her approach in supporting not only Samoans in her care but also, people she works with. O le'a fa'asoa mai Maiava Moana Solomona i lana galuega fa'a therapist i totonu ole mental health. O le aoga o lona silafia ile...

Send us a text in this episode, Lina discussed her practice of fofo and why this is important to our health and wellbeing. Lina talks about how her fofo heals many people not from her village but also from other villages. People also seeks her out from overseas. Lina is aware that traditional healing is important to Samoans holistic wellbeing. Also, the need for conversation about mental health to start and strengthen in her village of Vailu'utai. O le polokalame lenei o le'...

Send us a text In this episode Pastor Moasegi and faletua Tafea discussed the link between spiritual faith and Samoans health and wellbeing. The practices of faith is core to Samoans and why church is the anchor for diaspora Samoan. Within the church the Samoan values of alofa, fa'aaloalo and va fealoaloa'i are practised in every aspects of the church. Ole'a talanoa Pastor Moasegi male faletua ia Tafea ile taua ole soifua fa'aleagaga i o tatou tagata Samoa. Ole taua ol...

Send us a text In this episode three matais (chiefs) representing the Mulpola family explain what this cultural practice and why it is core to Samoans wellbeing. They provide examples of this practice from their own family in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Ole talanoaga ma susuga ia Mulipola Tofiga, Mulipola Afano, ma Mulipola Mataupu ile uiga ole tautua aitaumalele, ae fa'apea le taua ole fa'asinomaga ma aiga ile soifua manuia ole mafaufau o tagata Samoa. Faugagana Practice: www.faugaganaprac...

Send us a text Ole ala ile pule ole tautua meaning 'the path to leadership is through service'. In this episode, Seulupe Dr Tominiko explains the practice of tautua, also, different types with examples. Dr Tominiko explains what good leadership leadership is about through actions, and words. The practice of tautua can be stressful for some and spiritually fulfilling for others-this depends on your own perspectives. Importantly, Dr Tominiko reminds how the role of women within Samo...

Send us a text This episode Dr Tominiko talks about his reserach about the fa'a matai (chief) in the Samoan culture. He will explains the characteristics of the fa'a matai and what leadership looks like. Importantly, how the matai leadership can uplift and support mental wellbeing of the extended family. Ole polokalame lenei o le'a talanoa ai Dr Tominiko i lana su'esuega sa faia ile fa'a matai, ma ta'ita'i ole Pasefika. O le'a fa'asoa ile matafaioi a le matai ile ta'ita'iina...

Send us a text In this episode Tauanu'u discussed the cultural meaning of the concept 'ole va' and the application of this practice in Samoans daily life. Also, the fundamental role of family in developing healthy future Samoan generations. Importantly, the role of language in understanding medical conversations with healthcare professionals. O le polokalame lenei o lea fa'asoa ai Tauanu'u ile uiga ole fa'aupuga ole va tapuia ma lona fa'aogaina i totonu o aso faiso'o i aiga ma fa'...

Send us a text In this episode Tauanu'u will explore the importance of the Samoan language and cultural practices to identify, sense of pride, connections and mental wellbeing. Also, the significant of the Polyfest event to Samoan young people in NZ, and why the family is core to the fundamental health and wellbeing of a Samoan person. In addition, Tauanu'u explain the practices of lauga (oratory), fa'afiafiaga (performance), tauloto (poetry), fa'agogo (storytelling), etc communic...

Send us a text In this episode Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talk and explain about her research about Dementia for Pacific people in NZ. There are limited information about Dementia for Pacific available, and her research will hope to produce resources that are culturally appropriate for our Samoan/Pacific population. Ole polokalame lenei o le'a fa'amatala ai e Dr Fuafiva lana su'esu'ega o lo'o faia ile taimi nei e fa'atatau ile Dementia i NZ. O le'a fa'amalamalama ai le tele o tatou f...

Send us a text Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talks about the importance of the Samoan worldview in Pacific health education and research in university studies. She defines the term positionality and why this is core to who we are as people and our connection with others. Dr Fuafiva talks about what mental health means to her and why her Samoan culture is important to the different roles she plays in our community. Ole talanoaga ma Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau e fa'alia ai le galuega o lo'o galue...

Send us a text This is a special episode to celebrate the holiday season. Registered Nurse, Leonia Mulipola is sharing her experience about Christmas & New Year with her family and community. She also shared useful tips and advice on how to look after your mental wellness during the holidays. This is the final episode for Season One. Season Two will be launched in February 2025. O fautuaga mo le puipuia ole soifua ole mafaufau i le vaitau o aso fiafia. O L...

Send us a text This episode focus on counselling, the benefit of talking to a counsellor in your own language to find solutions to achieve peace with self and others, as well as learning coping skills. Registered Counsellor Misa Fia Turner is our guest for this episode. Apology in advance for the slight echo in the audio. Ole polokalame e talanoaina ai le counselling po'o fa'a talanoaga malu puipuia e fesoasoani e fa'ato'a filemu le mafaufau, ma silafia ai ni auala e fesoasoani ai i ma...

Send us a text Migration to a new country has both positive and negative effect on migrants. this episode will include general information about the effect of migration to holistic health and wellbeing of people. I will talk from my own experience as a migrant and a mental health nurse. O le malaga ese mai ma nonofo i seisi atunu'u e iai ona itu lelei ma itu e a'afia ai le soifua manuia ole mafaufau. O le'a ou fa'aogaina lo'u iloa i lo'u malaga mai ma le aiga i NZ, ae fa'ap...

Send us a text Penina is a non-government organization supporting Samoan/Pacific people in NZ, especially mental health consumers. In this episode Senior Social Worker Toa Tavita Gafoi will talk about Penina Trust and the different services available for the Pacific community. Ole auaunaga a le Penina Trust e mo tagata Pasefika i totonu o NZ. O Penina Trust e fesoasoani ile atunu'u i so'o se vaega tau ile si'osi'omaga i le lotoifale ma feso'otaiga ma isi auaunaga e aoga mo...

Send us a text This episode will include tips on ways to look after mental wellbeing and where to find support in the community in NZ. Samoan Registered Nurse, Mutu'i Temukisa Alao-Snyder will share her experience and knowledge in this episode. O le polokalame lenei e talanoaina ai ni auala e va'aia lelei ai le soifua manuia ole mafauau. Aemaise o ni fesoasoani i le fa'ato'afilemuina ole mafaufau pe'a mana'omia. Ole tama'ita'i toausi soifua Samoa o Mutu'i Temukisa Alao-Snyd...

Send us a text Samoan Registered Nurse and HIP practitioner Mutu'i Temukisa Alao-Snyder will discuss and explain how her role can support people with mental health distress in the community. This role is part of GP practice in most primary care services in the community. O le polokalame o le'a fa'asoa atu ai le tama'ita'i Samoa o le tausi soifua i totonu ole GP e fa'amalamalama lana tautua mo tatou tagata e fia maua lea auaunaga. O auaunaga e a'afia ai fa'atalanoaga ma isi vaega ...

Send us a text This Episode is about a Samoan family experience as consumers of mental health services. A Samoan mother Tuitogatupu Sarauati Lilo is sharing her personal experience and tips to support our listeners when in need of accessing mental health services. O le polokalame lenei o le'a fa'asoa mai ai le tina ia Tuitogatupu Sarauati i lona silafia ai ole auaunaga sa latou fa'aogaina ma lona aiga. O le'a fa'asoa mai ai i mataupu aoga e tatau ona silafia e tatou tagata Samoa ...