Empowering Wāhine: Priscilla Te Hau's Vision for the Ruahine Menopause Symposium
Meegan Cares About MidlifeShow Notes
"There must be an easier way. These women have already done the research, so let's bring them together."
This week, I'm inviting you to explore the transformative journey of menopause with my special guest Priscilla Te Hau. Priscilla is the founder of the Ruahine Menopause Empowerment Symposium taking place in Rotorua December 14, 2024.
As soon as I saw that the symposium was happening I knew I needed to learn more about this groundbreaking event and was thrilled that Priscilla agreed to kōrero with me about her journey through Ruahinetanga menopause and how this became the driving force behind creating the Ruahine Menopause Empowerment Symposium, which aims to reignite indigenous knowledge surrounding menopause.
We dive deep into the emotions and energies surrounding midlife, and we examine the urgent need for a framework supporting wāhine through midlife changes and how Priscilla is pioneering this shift with her symposium, which brings together experts to talk about everything from Te Ao Māori perspective of menopause and ageing, to specific rongoā for menopause symptoms.
Be sure to check out Priscilla’s symposium on December 14th and explore the resources available for our listeners seeking to deepen their understanding of midlife changes. Click here to learn more about Priscilla’s symposium and register!
Wāhine referenced in this episode: Ngahuia Murphy - https://www.ngahuiamurphy.com/intuitive-ritual Dr Aroha Yates-Smith Awhitia Mihaere Te Raina Ferris
About Priscilla Te Hau: Founding Director Te Ohomauri Innovations TOI Wāhine Empowerment
Priscilla holds a postgraduate qualification in Māori and Indigenous Leadership and is working towards completing the master’s degree in the same field. She also completed a Certificate in Indigenous Research, which, alongside her studies in social work and counseling, guided her towards her true passion: developing kaupapa Māori programs and cultural frameworks.
Throughout her career, Priscilla has been dedicated to creating culturally aligned support systems. Notable achievements include developing a women’s program at Emerge Aotearoa and designing a Māori model of practice that reflects the organisation’s values and processes. While at Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue, Priscilla developed the framework and processes for The Whare Manaaki program, which now underpins the supported housing pathways delivered by Lifewise.
Her work Is driven by a commitment to empowering wāhine and whānau through culturally grounded and community-focused initiatives.
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