Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Yarns for the Soul
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| Episode 51- Yarns on style, spirituality and self-love with Maren | 11 May 2025 | 00:50:07 | |
On this episode I am joined by the magical Maren Swenson, an intuitive stylist, fashion coach, podcast creator and mother. After leaving a high demand religion, Maren embarked on deep inner work to explore how she wanted to show up and be seen in the world. A key part of this was rediscovering and owning her femininity, which inspired her to create a space for other women to do the same. Maren shares the backstory to starting her coaching business "Wild Serenity", and how she uses intuitive fashion styling to help women step into self-expression and self-love. We yarn about some of the key blocks that women face in owning their own style, from internal narratives we have created to what we've been told is socially or culturally acceptable. Maren explains how religion had stifled her ability to express femininity in the way she wanted, and what she had to unlearn when she left that community. We also yarn about the power of women reclaiming and using their voice, and the story behind Maren starting her own podcast "The Glow Code". To check out all the awesome work Maren is doing and find out how you can work with her, check out her website. Her podcast The Glow Code is available on your favourite podcast platform today, and follow her beautiful content over on Instagram @findwildserenity. ... If you enjoyed this episode you can find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole to follow along for more! | |||
| Episode 50- Mini-yarn on the origins of "yarns" | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:25:14 | |
Welcome to episode 50!! I am celebrating this milestone episode with a special mini-yarn all about the origins of the word "yarn". Most people outside of New Zealand will only associate yarn with wool, and I have to tell people my podcast is sadly not about knitting! So here's an episode to explain what the word yarning means to me, as well as exploring the historical origins behind the use of the word in everyday kiwi conversation. On my research journey I pulled at many threads, from indigenous cultures to Greek mythology, and I was surprised by what I unearthed. Is the origin from early sailors visiting New Zealand shores, and telling tall tales while they hoisted sails? Or is yarning another form of cultural appropriation? Perhaps spinning yarn is a synonym for goddesses weaving the destiny of mortal souls? I wrap up the episode by tying together what my discoveries mean to me, and how this affects the future of the Yarns for the Soul podcast. ... Resources: "To Spin a Yarn: The Female Voice in Folklore and Fairy Tale" Te Ara- "The origins of Kiwi humour" "Yarning about Yarning as a Legitimate Method in Indigenous Research" "Stories from the Aboriginal Women of the Yarning Circle: when cultures collide" "Clinical yarning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples" "The power of healing in the yarn: working with Aboriginal men" "Yarning up with Doc Reynolds: an interview about Country from an Indigenous perspective" ... If you want to get in touch with me, or just follow along as I muddle my way forwards, come find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there! | |||
| Episode 41- Mini-yarn on my podcasting process, upcoming content, and acknowledging the darkness | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:08:40 | |
On this mini-yarn I share with you part of my creative podcasting process around guest episodes, and explain that I only share with the world whatever my guests are comfortable with. I have some epic guest episodes coming up, and I also plan to get back into more mini-yarns in the new year so watch out! | |||
| Episode 40- Empowering women through travel: yarns with 'Greether' founder Vanessa | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:56:43 | |
On this episode I am joined by the amazing Vanessa Karel, two-time business founder, entrepreneur and creative producer. Vanessa created the platform Greether, aimed at making travel more accessible, sustainable, and safer for female travellers.
If you're interested in learning more or want to book a Greeter for your next adventure, follow the link here to the Greether website. You can also follow Greether over on Instagram @greet.her to keep up to date on all the awesome work Vanessa is doing! | |||
| Episode 39- Mini-yarn on femininity and why I wear black | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
BONUS MINI-YARN | |||
| Episode 38- Yarns on homicide, forgiveness, and healing through trauma with Sarah | 06 Oct 2024 | 01:20:25 | |
On this episode I yarn with the incredible healer, author and speaker Sarah Salter-Kelly. Sarah has been sharing her wisdom for over 16 years through her private healing practice and presenting at conferences and events, as well as facilitating retreats in Canada and Peru, and teaching trauma-focused and shamanic healing workshops. | |||
| Episode 37- Yarns on exploring the world and why we travel with Shelby and Scott | 22 Sep 2024 | 01:05:35 | |
On this episode I was joined by the awesome duo that is Shelby and Scott, creators and hosts of the Balls Deep podcast. Our yarns go all the way from the origins of their romance to the "why" behind creating their podcast, and many things in between!
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| Episode 36- Yarns on intuitive and holistic healing with Polina | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:57:18 | |
On this episode I yarn with Polina, a medical intuitive holistic wellness coach. She shares how she went from a PhD in Consumer Behaviour in Russia, to a wellness coach based in Colorado, USA. Polina explains how she uses a range of modalities to assist her clients, and how she has learnt to let each body speak to her and guide her towards what needs to be healed. | |||
| Episode 35- Yarns on living intentionally and creating a life by design with Rosie | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:57:24 | |
On this episode I yarn with Rosie, a business and mindset coach who supports solo entrepreneurs to grow businesses they love. We dive into how Rosie got to where she is today, including stints in the world of corporate marketing as well as running her own floristry business for a number of years. Rosie shares how her approach to life and business has often been one of 'life's too short', while also learning to prioritise rest and space. We yarn about what it means to create a life by design, and the importance of not getting caught up in comparison mode. Rosie and I also discuss how being intentional about what we bring into our lives gives us the freedom to create a future that we're excited about. You can follow all of Rosie's amazing work over on Instagram @rosie.coaches or check out her website for more information on her high performance coaching services. ...
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| Episode 34- Yarns on healing and finding your sparkle with burnout recovery coach Sarah | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:11:48 | |
On this guest episode I had the pleasure of yarning with Sarah, burnout recovery coach and recurring guest host of "Fried. the Burnout Podcast" with Cait Donovan. We dive into Sarah's backstory working with acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and Thai massage and what led her to burnout, as well as how she chose to heal and move forwards. We both identify as introverts, highly-sensitive people and recovering people-pleasers, so it was great to compare notes on how these traits impacted our recovery journeys. | |||
| Episode 33- Yarns on being childless not by choice (CNBC) and grief with Judi | 28 Jul 2024 | 01:02:57 | |
On this episode I yarn with Judi about being childless not by choice. We dive into who this definition applies to, what it means, and how it can look in people's lives. Judi is an insurance expert turned grief coach currently based in New Zealand, and she shares parts of her own story and why she is part of the CNBC community. | |||
| Episode 32- Mini-yarn on justice sensitivity | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:21:16 | |
On this mini-yarn I delve into the idea of "justice sensivity"- this is a term that I discovered recently, and quickly realised how much it resonated with me and my experiences. On the episode I discuss how as an employee I have had stronger reactions to feeling of injustice compared to my colleagues, despite working as a lawyer in advocacy roles. I was surprised at the time that my colleagues did not have the same responses, and I am now able to reflect back and acknowledge that a sense of justice is one of my key personal drivers. | |||
| Episode 49- Heal the Hauraki: yarns on healing, helping and hope with Cassie and Mandy | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:03:54 | |
Why is connection with nature just as important as connection with others? And how can we incorporate Mātaraunga Māori and the leadership of wāhine Māori in healing the world around us? On this episode I am joined by the powerhouse bestie duo that is Cassie Roma and Mandy Kupenga to yarn about their project, "Heal the Hauraki". They share the origin story behind their friendship- from the first email, to co-producing a docuseries and the shared vision of an incredible digital media campaign (dropping soon!). Mandy explains the "why" behind Heal the Hauraki, and the environmental challenges facing the Hauraki Gulf in Aotearoa New Zealand. Environmental concerns are a global issue, but we can use an indigenous lens such as Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) to find solutions that are better for us, and Papatūānuku (Mother Earth). Both Cassie and Mandy yarn about the importance of uplifting stories and messages of hope, and the power of a community-focused approach. Cassie also saw the strength of wāhine Māori working intergenerationally, empowering their children, grandchildren and rangatahi in the community to be a part of the solution. Mandy and Cassie share what they have learnt about healing from producing this docuseries, and how witnessing each other's healing and joy has brought them so much closer. Their reflections inspire us to reconnect with ourselves, in partnership with nature, and embrace our own uniqueness. To follow along for updates about the project when it lands, head over to Instagram @healthehauraki. If you want to keep fangirling with me over all the other awesome mahi these two are doing, check out the following links: Mandy- Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Cassie- Instagram, LinkedIn, Kindness Warriors Podcast. ... If you loved this episode and you want to keep updated on when new episodes are released, head over and find me on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there! | |||
| Episode 31- Two Thumbs Up: Yarns on living off €1 per day for a year with Chloé and Youna | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:38:10 | |
On this episode I am joined for the first time by two special guests! Inspired by a French TV show, Chloé and Youna travelled around the UK and Europe for over a year surviving on just €1 per day. During our yarns they share the details about how they met, their 'why' for the project, and what they learnt along the way. | |||
| Episode 30- Yarn on solo travelling with chronic health issues + invisible conditions with Théa | 16 Jun 2024 | 01:16:23 | |
On this episode I welcome back the amazing Théa to get into some yarns on solo travelling while managing chronic health conditions. We are both lovers of travel and value getting to explore new places, but have similar challenges in managing our invisible conditions. Théa shares how her version of travel has changed following a number of head injuries and a back injury, and the shift in mindset this has required. I talk about my own experiences with adrenal fatigue as a result of chronic stress, and how I manage my limitations while living as a digital nomad. | |||
| Episode 29- Mini-yarn on time vs. capacity and the connection to value | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:19:20 | |
On this mini episode I jump into an explanation of why I have changed from using time to organise my life, to focusing on capacity. Our busy modern world loves to talk about productivity, and this is something I grappled with in the early days of healing from burnout- because I had capacity for very few tasks each day, I felt like I wasn't being productive, and therefore was of less value. | |||
| Episode 28- Yarns on mindset and chronic health conditions with Théa | 19 May 2024 | 01:16:06 | |
On this episode, Théa shares her experiences with multiple brain injuries and chronic health, and how her focus on a positive mindset and gratitude helped to overcome challenges. Her story includes being forced to step away from work to heal, which resulted in a career pivot to study Speech and Language Pathology with the goal of helping others who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Head over to Instagram to find Théa and follow the incredible work she is doing to raise awareness and create more understanding of TBIs (as well as some of her travel adventures!)- @yourbrainbff | |||
| Episode 27- Childfree yarns with Heather | 28 Apr 2024 | 01:02:04 | |
On this episode I am joined by the amazing Heather for some yarns on being childfree. We both share what being childfree means to us, and how neither of us ever envisioned a life that included motherhood. We delve into shared frustrations with feeling misunderstood, as well as issues with accessible healthcare for women, particularly those who choose not to have children. | |||
| Episode 26- Mini-yarn on the soul's journey and chosen lessons | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
Bringing you another mini-yarn of the podcast, this time yarning about the idea of a soul's journey and the lessons it chooses to learn. This episode brings you some of my woo woo spiritual vibes, and I explain some of the ideas and perspectives that have helped shape the way I experience the world. | |||
| Episode 25- Yarns on communication, connection and caring with Nancy | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:10:22 | |
On this episode my epic guest is coach and speaker, Nancy. She explains how being raised by immigrant parents in America led to her focus on academic success, but realised as an adult that ticking the boxes had left her feeling unfulfilled. Nancy shares how her soul-searching journey began, and the amazing things she discovered along the way.
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| Episode 24- Mini-yarn on burnout and recovery | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:37:37 | |
On this mini-yarn I delve into more detail on my experiences dealing with burnout, and what I've learnt as part of the recovery process. I yarn about getting reacquainted with my emotions, nervous system, and physical body, and acknowledging how these shifts are benefitting my health. This includes a good boat metaphor, as well as me explaining how I have conversations with myself! | |||
| Episode 23- Motherhood: yarns on expecting and expectations with Anna | 03 Mar 2024 | 01:05:38 | |
On this episode I yarn with mother and scientist Anna about her experiences with motherhood so far, and the myth of trying to have a work/life balance as a parent. We dive into external expectations that we often internalise, and how that plays out as an adult, particularly as two self-defined high achievers. We also yarn about being aware of how we were parented and social expectations of us, and how this relates to parenthood. | |||
| Episode 22- Mini-yarn on travel and intergenerational healing | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:14:04 | |
On today's mini-yarn I share my musings on intergenerational healing and travel. I have discovered moments along my own travel journey where I think about my family and those who have gone before me, and I often contemplate if I am stepping foot where none of them ever got to. I particularly reflect on the opportunities that I have, that perhaps my female ancestors never had access to, which motivates me to make the most of it! | |||
| Episode 48- The glass ceiling: yarns on gendered leadership and empowering women with Ros | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:01:32 | |
What is the current model of leadership in businesses and organisations today? Is everyone represented in this model, and who does it serve? On this episode I had the pleasure of yarning with Ros Cardinal, an executive coach and facilitator, author, and speaker based in Tasmania, Australia. In 2012 she founded her own business, Shaping Change, to help overcome workplace challenges and build positive team cultures. The programs and tools she offers are too many to list here, but include unconscious bias, emotional intelligence, improving communication and strategic planning. Ros shares a bit about her background and what led her to start Shaping Change, including the changes in leadership style and structure she has seen across her career. We dive into her "why" that continues to drive her, which includes Ros' daughter entering the workforce and realising not much has changed. We yarn about the origins of today's version of leadership, the reasons why women are largely missing from this model, and why women trying to change themselves to fit this model is the wrong answer. Ros shares her views on why patriarchal leadership serves very few people in reality, and how female-led organisations are doing things differently. Ros has developed the Women's Leader Archetypes, which she has been powerfully incorporating into women's leadership training and coaching. Ros tells us all about what these archetypes mean and their practical applications, but also the responses she has received from female leaders who finally feel seen. To find out more about the awesome services Ros offers check out her website Shaping Change, and click here for more info on the Women's Leader Archetypes. You can also find Ros on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. ... If you have enjoyed this episode, there are plenty more for you to check out! You can also come and hang out with me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there! | |||
| Episode 21- Yarns on confidence, careers and the importance of representation with Ritu | 28 Jan 2024 | 01:01:22 | |
On this episode I am joined by another amazing guest, chartered accountant and career empowerment superstar Ritu. She shares her story from starting out as an accountant in India, her move to New Zealand, shifting roles to accelerate her career and her leadership growth. We yarn about imposter syndrome and confidence, and how this plays out for women in the workplace, as well as things we wish we knew earlier in our careers. Ritu also talks about the importance of representation in leadership, and some of her experiences as a woman of colour in corporate NZ. | |||
| Episode 20- Mini-Yarn on nomad life and luck | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:22:44 | |
On the first mini-yarn of 2024 I take some time to yarn about what my life has been like as a nomad for the past 7+ months overseas, and the notion of people calling me lucky. I delve into why I don't believe luck is the right word to describe how I am living my current lifestyle, and also reflect on the individual responsibility we all have for our own choices. | |||
| Episode 19- Yarns on being 'the only gay in the village' with Tyler | 03 Dec 2023 | 01:08:49 | |
On episode nineteen I yarn with Tyler, theatre kid and hair stylist extraordinaire. Tyler shares his story on growing up in small town New Zealand, and his journey towards self-acceptance and living as the most authentic version of himself. He talks about what the "coming out" process was like growing up, and the continual "coming out" that seems to be demanded by our society. From the difficulties of navigating high school, to substance use and trauma, Tyler talks about his experiences in an incredibly open and vulnerable way and I am so grateful to Tyler for sharing this part of himself with us. | |||
| Episode 18- Mini-Yarn on grief and dating | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:15:48 | |
Welcome back to another mini-yarn! This time I will be yarning about a topic particularly close to my heart (pun intended) and sharing my experiences around dating and grief. From anxiety-inducing first date small talk to having emotional breakdowns at multiple weddings, I discuss parts of my grief experience that have been particularly unexpected. The impact grief has on dating and relationships is something that isn't often spoken about, so I wanted to share my story on feelings of anger, lost time and rebuilding confidence. | |||
| Episode 16- Mini-Yarn on the concept of time and value | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:13:18 | |
On this mini-yarn I talk about the idea of time and what we think we're supposed to do with it! I reflect on my own process of unlearning and dismantling ideas of what I used to think were a valuable use of my time, and how this relates to the current phase of my life. | |||
| Episode 17- Solo travel yarns with Sophia | 21 Oct 2023 | 01:08:08 | |
On this episode I yarn with another magical guest, explorer and graphic designer Sophia. She talks about her first experiences with travel, including an exchange year to South America at age 17 and a family trip to Iceland. We yarn about Sophia's move to the UK being interrupted by Covid-19, her first big solo trip earlier this year (spreadsheets and all!), and we discuss our motivation behind solo travel. | |||
| Episode 15- Yarns on mental health, labels and the power of words with Katie | 30 May 2023 | 00:59:37 | |
On the latest episode I yarn with Katie, a mother and self-employed creative, about her experience with bipolar disorder. We talk about Katie's journey towards diagnosis, tools that she uses to manage on a day-to-day basis, as well as the power of labels and words. She also talks about her experience with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and the difficulties she faced in reaching this diagnosis. | |||
| Episode 14- Mindset, grief and growth yarns with Sarah | 30 May 2023 | 00:57:29 | |
On this episode I yarn with Sarah, grief, mindset and life coach and founder of her own business Spring with Sarah. She shares her own story from the death of both parents while in her early twenties, through to the amazing work that she is now doing in the mindset and growth space to support others on their own journeys. | |||
| Episode 13- One year sober yarns with Regina | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:51:05 | |
On episode thirteen I yarn with the amazing Regina who shares her alcohol recovery journey, and is celebrating being one year sober (at the time this episode goes out!). She shares this part of her story in such a powerful way, and has many beautiful insights that she has gained along this path that she is ready to share with the world. If anything in this episode resonates with you, you're welcome to find Regina on Instagram and get in touch- @reginavece | |||
| Episode 12- Mini-Yarn on Antidepressants | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:20:54 | |
On mini-yarn number three I share with you a brief version of my antidepressant story- before, during and after! I started taking antidepressants about six months into my first graduate job, and I was grateful to have pharmaceutical help to get me through the years that followed. In this episode I also share what coming off these was like for me, and how the way I experience life has changed. | |||
| Episode 47- Yarns on trauma awareness, collective healing and recentering joy with Amanda | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:13:18 | |
What is trauma, and why is it important on a collective level that we examine what's going on for us as individuals? On this episode I yarn with the incredible Amanda Hanna, director and creator of SomaPsych which offers trauma-informed trainings across New Zealand. She also teaches yin yoga, somatic dance, mindfulness and meditation, and is currently studying towards a Masters in Psychology. Amanda shares her origin story of creating SomaPsych, which came from a space of burnout and disconnection (which we can all relate to on some level!). She talks about what healing looked and felt like for her, including the mindset shifts that had to happen along the way. I ask Amanda to share her definition of trauma, and we yarn about why a purely Western version of trauma misses so many important aspects of healing. We talk about how unpacking our own lived experiences can help us move towards collective healing, and what small steps we can take on a day to day basis. Amanda also explains how 'mindfulness' is often tokenistic, but also harmful, depending on the current state of our nervous system. We also yarn about how we can look after ourselves while also accepting that we get to have sacred rage about everything going on in the world around us. Amanda shares her tips for how we can build capacity to be able to lean in, and how we can accept others around us who might choose to disengage. To check out the awesome trainings that SomaPsych offers and to find out more, check out the website. You can also follow @soma.psych on Instagram. ... If you're enjoying the podcast I'd love to hear from you- find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. | |||
| Episode 11- Yarns on teaching, careers and change with Kim | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:53:09 | |
On today's episode I yarn with Kimberley on all things career changes, and we dive into her work in education in particular. Kim has a fascinating story to share and has already given so many careers a go- but she is always driven by what she knows she wants in a job, not the job title or industry. She recently transitioned away from teaching and is currently working in recruitment in Wellington NZ, and she has created an awesome community to help teachers who want to explore other career options! | |||
| Episode 10- Mini-Yarn on the 'Weight of Stress' | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:21:06 | |
Welcome to Mini-Yarn number two! In this episode I talk about the 'weight of stress', and open up about parts of my health journey over the past year. My story goes from working full-time in a mentally challenging role as a lawyer, to my body pushing the pause button on my behalf and taking some serious time out to rest. I talk about my experience emerging from a state of flight/fight mode and how much my health has improved as a result. | |||
| Episode 8- Mini-Yarn on Introversion | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:20:36 | |
On this episode I dive into the very first mini-yarn! The topic today is introversion- What does this mean? How does an introvert move through and experience the world? AND what can we learn from the introverts in our lives?! I share part of my story of being an introvert, and how that has felt both personally and professionally. | |||
| Episode 9- Wellbeing and Identity Yarns with Jen | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:11:57 | |
On Episode Nine I yarn with Jen, the founder and lead coach of Intentional Generations. We yarn about Jen's journey through the wellbeing and mental health industry, including diving into issues with personal identity and perception, and ethics in the coaching industry. | |||
| Episode 7- Soul journey and healing yarns with Ashalea | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:02:45 | |
On Episode Seven I am joined by another incredible guest, Ashalea Meek. Ash is a Reiki practitioner, energy healer and facilitator of female empowerment. Tune in to learn how Ashalea came to the energy healing space, and the amazing work that she is doing now to help women reclaim their own power. | |||
| Episode 6- Yarns on grief with Hannah | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:11:15 | |
On this episode I am joined by my amazing sister Hannah and we yarn about all things grief. Hannah shares parts of her story of losing three strong male figures in her life within the space of 8 months, including the deaths of our father and grandfather. Our yarns touch on things no one tells you about grieving or gives you permission to feel! | |||
| Episode 5- Cycle and inner seasons yarns with Kitty | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:01:18 | |
On Episode Five I yarn with the lovely Kitty about her own journey with her cycle, and what led her to create the Unearthing Collective. Kitty shares what she has learnt about the cycle using the language of inner seasons, and her vision for using this language as a tool to empower others. | |||
| Episode 4- Invisible condition yarns with Lin | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:07:31 | |
On Episode Four I yarn with my wonderful guest Lin about her experience living with invisible conditions. After having CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) for years, and ADD for her whole life, Lin has become an advocate for others living with conditions that are not visible to the naked eye. | |||
| Episode 3- Leaving law yarns with Jenny | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:03:12 | |
On Episode Three I yarn with my amazing guest, Jenny! Tune in to hear yarns on all things leaving the legal profession- with a healthy dose of grieving the loss of an identity and rediscovering yourself outside of a career. How good! | |||
| Episode 2- Life journey yarns with Paola | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:02:44 | |
On Episode Two I speak with my first special guest, Paola! Join me as I yarn to Paola about her journey from growing up in Argentina, to living in Central Otago, New Zealand. | |||
| Episode 46- Yarns on asking powerful questions, the art of facilitation, and awareness of privilege with Paul | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:59:11 | |
What if the best way to lead wasn’t about having the right answers—but asking the right questions? In this episode, I yarned with the ever-curious Paul McGregor, a leadership coach, author and MC based in Nelson, New Zealand. With a background in law, collaboration and engagement, Paul has carved out an unconventional path - one that wasn’t planned but was led by instinct, curiosity and a refusal to settle. We unpack how he made some career choices based on joy, connection and purpose (and others based on fear and scarcity) - and what he had to let go of along the way. We also get into the art of facilitation, where Paul shares a surprising and valuable lesson for anybody in a leadership role. Paul has a knack for asking the questions others avoid - the ones that cut through noise and get to what really matters. But what happens when those questions make people uncomfortable? And how does privilege shape the way we engage with leadership and workplace culture? We yarn about the tension between awareness and action, the challenges of acknowledging your privilege and how to talk about your work when it's not easily put into a known box like 'lawyer', 'doctor' or 'builder'. Curious? Tune in to hear Paul’s take on leadership, impact and the conversations that move us forward. If you would like to know more about the awesome mahi that Paul is doing, you can check out his website or follow him over on LinkedIn. ... If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in touch you can find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there! | |||
| Episode 1- Nicole's introduction | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
Welcome! So excited to have you here on this journey with me. Jump into this episode to hear an introduction from me, your host, and get a vibe for the types of yarns that I will be bringing you in the near future. | |||
| Episode 45- Feminist mini-yarn on the 'spectrum of culpability' in cases of violence and abuse | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:23:18 | |
Welcome to my first episode of 2025! I'm diving straight into the deep end with this one and yarning about some of the reasons why I have been in perpetual angry feminism mode recently. I discuss the French Mazan rape case, the incredible strength of victim Gisèle Pelicot, and how this case demonstrated a 'spectrum of culpability' behind violence towards women. I draw a parallel between this case and my work as a lawyer on historic abuse in state care claims, and how labelling people as good or bad means we are ignoring the grey areas. | |||
| Episode 44- Colonial trauma and criminal justice: yarns on understanding the 'why', reparation, and the importance of connection to the land with Sarah | 14 Dec 2024 | 01:04:04 | |
On this episode I am so grateful to be joined again by the incredible Sarah Salter-Kelly. She first joined me in Episode 38, so go back and check out that episode if you'd like to know more about Sarah's story and some context to this second yarn. | |||
| Episode 43- Yarns on communicating through grief and starting 'Our Dead Dads' podcast with Nick | 30 Nov 2024 | 01:01:53 | |
On this episode I yarn with the creator and host of 'Our Dead Dads' podcast Nick Gaylord. After the death of Nick's father (and a healthy dose of therapy to help move through the grief, anger and all of the feels), Nick realised we weren't having enough conversations about grief and healing. So he decided to start his own podcast and have yarns about grief and loss with guests from all over the world. | |||