In this powerful and raw kōrero, Jase Te Patu shares how his upbringing shaped his purpose, from experiencing his father leaving at a young age to the deep healing journey through te reo Māori.


Jase opens up about:

✨ How toxic fuel drove him to seek external validation

✨ The power of words and how they shaped his identity

✨ Healing generational trauma through te reo Māori

✨ Why he is so passionate about supporting rangatahi

✨ His journey with alcohol, ADHD, and breaking cycles


Now leading Hauora Aotearoa, Jase is dedicated to empowering Māori rangatahi through holistic wellbeing and identity. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery and true inner strength.


Episode Breakdown:

0:00 Intro

3:39 Being raised by nan and koro

10:50 Developing in the early stages of life

14:54 The teacher who believed in me

19:15 ADHD & when dad left

21:55 Always seeking validation

23:30 Resorting to alcohol

27:47 Relationship with alcohol now

32:05 The strength to sit in the challenge

38:54 Suck it up, don’t cry

41:20 Healing with te reo Māori

45:38 Be comfortable being the only Māori

50:20 Tuning in and seeing other people’s mamae

1:00:10 Final words


🔗 Follow Jase Te Patu & Hauora Aotearoa: https://www.hauoraaotearoa.com/

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