This episode is a fluid and heartfelt kōrero with Connor Watene-O’Sullivan, a young tāne, pāpā, and partner from Te Hiku o te Ika who grew up immersed in te ao Māori through kura kaupapa. Passionate about men’s well-being, Connor is part of a movement creating safe spaces for tāne to connect, share, and grow through his kaupapa Circle of Brothers.

We speak about vulnerability, maturing as men in relationships, our connections with our pāpā’s, and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.

We dive into:

✨ The journey of creating Circle of Brothers (COB’s)

✨ Vulnerability as a strength for tāne

✨ Healing relationships with our fathers

✨ Maturing as men in relationships

✨ The link between physical well-being and mental health

BIG mihi to Hui Tāne 2025 for making this conversation possible!

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