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Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. This week on Wāhine Atua, Tracey, Marcia, Fi and Krystal turn their attention to Hidden Disabilities Awareness Month and a conversation that might just change the way you look at disability. We often associate disability with something we can physically see — but the reality is that many people live with conditions, challenges and disabilities that aren't immediately obvious to others. 💜 From chronic pain and neurological conditions to hearing loss, mental health challenges, neurodivergence and invisible illnesses, the ladies share their own experiences and those of their friends and whānau. 💬 Why do we sometimes judge someone's abilities by how they look? 💬 Why do people with hidden disabilities so often feel they have to explain or justify their challenges? 💬 And why is it time we changed our perception of what living with a disability actually means? It's an open, honest and sometimes very personal conversation about understanding, empathy, inclusion and looking beyond what we can see. Because disability doesn't have one look, one story or one experience — and everyone deserves to feel understood, respected and included. 💜 ☕ So grab a cuppa and join our fabulous Taranaki wāhine for some real kōrero, shared experiences and a few laughs along the way.

Taranaki a bit of a shake the other morning! But it also got our wāhine thinking... just how prepared are we if the big one hits? This week on Wāhine Atua, Tracey, Marcia, Fi and Krystal get together for some lively kōrero about the recent earthquake and whether they're really as prepared as they think they are! 🚨 Have we actually got emergency supplies ready, or have we just been meaning to get around to it? 💧 How much water and food should we have stored? 🐾 What about our pets, our elderly parents and our whānau? 📱 And if the power and phones go down, do we have a plan? From emergency grab bags to the reality of looking after ourselves and others when disaster strikes, the ladies ask some important questions — with their usual mix of humour, honesty and a few confessions along the way! Because sometimes it takes a little shake to remind us that being prepared isn't something we should keep putting off!

Ever had that little voice telling you you’re not quite good enough — despite all the evidence that says otherwise? This week on Wāhine Atua, our wise wāhine get together for some honest kōrero about imposter syndrome — that feeling that perhaps you don’t deserve your success, you’re somehow winging it, or one day everyone will discover you’re not as capable as they think you are. We explore why these feelings can become particularly noticeable for some women during perimenopause and menopause, a time when changes in confidence, concentration, sleep and wellbeing can affect how we feel about ourselves. And what about women 50+ who grew up in a generation where girls were often encouraged to behave a certain way, not make too much noise, not boast and perhaps not take up too much space? How much of that messaging are we still carrying? Are younger generations of women becoming better at owning their achievements, knowing their worth and refusing to believe they'll never be good enough?

This week on Wāhine Atua, we’re joined by Jill and Eileen from Soroptimist International New Plymouth to hear about the incredible mahi being done to empower and support women and girls here in Taranaki, across Aotearoa and around the world. 🌏✨ From their amazing fundraising efforts and community projects to their current focus on raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer, these are women making a very real difference for other women. 💙 Hear their story, their passion and how you can support the work they’re doing

There’s something pretty special about spring in Taranaki! 💛 Today on Wāhine Atua, Fi, Marcia and Tracey are celebrating the season of new beginnings, fresh starts and welcome additions 🌱🐑🌷 Spring has a wonderful way of reminding us that life keeps changing, growing and beginning again – sometimes in the most unexpected ways. So grab a cuppa and join Fi, Marcia and Tracey for plenty of laughs, stories and real kōrero as they talk about what spring means to them.