14. Cassidy Skelton: Spicy Stories & Mental Health
Today we welcome Cassidy Skelton, a mental health enthusiast, who is passionate about - normalising the mental health conversation. Cass blew up on Tik Tok sharing honest and raw stories about her family's history of mental health, gaining custody of her younger sister (yes becoming sole guardian overnight) and her experience of spending a weekend in the cells. Cassy brings a light & vibrant attitude towards talking about the hard stuff, which is bloody inspiring. She is motivated to share how her routines & rituals keep her afloat during challenging times and encourages others to start small and build slowly, creating a buffet of tools if you will. The state of mental health in New Zealand is astonishing, I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone in your journey. Trigger warning. We discuss suidide a bit in this episode (no details, but mentions here and there) if you or someone you know is struggling in this area there are SO many resources for you, call Aotearoa lifeline at 0800 543 354 they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Puāwaitanga is another great resource https://whakarongorau.nz/puawaitanga. What we cover: Cassy’s family history of mental health Gaining custody of her sister Spending a weekend in the cells Recovering from a traumatic few years How to support people when they are going through a hard time Routines & rituals to keep you stable From darkness to finding love How Cass relates & manages her mental health Acknowledging & loving all parts of you Showing up on Tik Tok in a raw & honest way Cass’s thoughts on mental health in New Zealand Socials: CASSY instagram | @cassidyskelton tik tok | @cassidyskelton website | cassidyskelton.co.nz AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA Instagram | @tarikura_ DONATE: My loves, help keep this podcast alive by donating! A few dollars can go a long way. Your donation will directly go to studio hire, software, equipment and direct operational costs, helping me bring on high calibre guest and continueing to provide you with this free resource. Your hard earned cash is greatly valued - thank you xx https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3fr09E3Xocyk7ss
ĀIO: a road to peace
Welcome to Āio: A Road to Peace — a sanctuary for deep, soulful conversations at the intersection of indigenous wisdom, holistic health, and spiritual embodiment. Hosted by Tarikura Kapea (Te Ati Awa, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Apa), this award-winning podcast is rooted in the rich soil of Aotearoa New Zealand. Each episode offers a powerful kōrero (conversation) with healers, artists, thought leaders, and cultural practitioners who are reshaping the future of wellness. Together, we explore what it truly means to be well — in body, mind, wairua (spirit), and whenua (land). Guests share practical tools, ancient systems, and embodied practices to help you reclaim your sovereignty, nurture your nervous system, and become your own healer. “Āio” is a Māori word for peace, calm, and tranquility — and this podcast is here to help you define what peace means for you, access deeper states of balance, and live in harmony with your truth. Whether you’re walking the path of decolonising wellness, reconnecting to your cultural identity, or simply longing for more presence and groundedness — this is the place for you.
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