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Name: Kia Ora Healing
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Thoughts on the body, roots, motherhood, and the passages of life. Pieces written along the way.

September 21, 2026 · 9 min read

When doulas become part of the hospital

As hospitals increasingly integrate doulas into maternity care, an important question emerges: who is the doula ultimately accountable to?

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July 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Indigenous Midwives Belong in the Conversation: Reflections on the Debate That Emerged in Lisbon
"How do we protect the highest standards of maternity care without silencing the knowledge of those who have cared for women for centuries?"
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May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Everywhere & Nowhere
Everywhere and Nowhere On roots, belonging, and the body that carries it all There is a particular kind of longing that has no clean translation. Not homesickness, exactly — because home is not a single place. Not wanderlust either — because the wandering was never entirely a cho
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August 7, 2025 · 4 min read
The Gentle Revolution of Letting Go: How Decluttering Transforms the Mind, Body, and Soul
The Gentle Revolution of Letting Go How Decluttering Transforms the Mind, Body, and Soul In an era saturated by overstimulation, consumerism, and emotional overwhelm, the act of decluttering has evolved far beyond a domestic trend—it has become a rite of passage toward self-aware
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July 24, 2025 · 3 min read
The Power of Slowness – Why Slowing Down Might Be the Key to Thriving in a Fast-Paced World
The Power of Slowness Why Slowing Down Might Be the Key to Thriving in a Fast-Paced World In a world addicted to speed, the idea of slowness can feel like a rebellion. Every day we are bombarded by the demand to be faster—faster at answering emails, achieving goals, healing, or s
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July 10, 2025 · 3 min read
Sacred Spaces and Rituals – Finding Meaning in Everyday Life
Sacred Spaces and Rituals Finding Meaning in Everyday Life What Is a Sacred Space? When we hear the word “altar,” our minds might go straight to churches, incense, or religious statues. But sacred space is much broader than that. A sacred space can be a small corner of your home,
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June 17, 2025 · 3 min read
What’s Holistic Healing?
What Is Holistic Healing? Understanding the path that connects mind, body, emotions, and spirit 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the ENG podcast episode about holistic healing here. 🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the ITA podcast episode about holistic healing here. What Does “Holisti
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October 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Women’s Circles: An Ancient Ritual of Connection and Support
What Are Women’s Circles? A sacred space for women to reconnect, express, and witness one another through ritual and presence. Women’s circles are intentional gatherings where women come together to share, listen, and support one another in a safe and nurturing environment. Roote
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September 24, 2024 · 3 min read
The Sacred Journey of Parenting: Rediscovering the Lost Village in a Modern World
The Sacred Journey of Parenting: Rediscovering the Lost Village in a Modern World Raising a child is one of the most profound spiritual journeys a person can undertake — one that calls for a return to shared wisdom and collective care. The Disappearance of the Village In ancient
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July 16, 2024 · 3 min read
Creating Sacred Spaces: Enhancing Your Home Environment
Creating Sacred Spaces: Enhancing Your Home and Energy Field Your energy matters. Transform your environment into a sanctuary that supports healing, harmony, and well-being. Understanding the Biofield: Your Invisible Energy Layer Every human being emits an energy field, also know
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June 26, 2024 · 2 min read
Embracing the Journey: Self-care Rituals Before and After Travelling
Reclaim the sacred journey of parenting with community, presence, and ancestral wisdom — even in today’s modern world.
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September 23, 2023 · 2 min read
Embracing Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox
Embracing Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox | Kia Ora Healing Embracing Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox A sacred time to pause, reflect, and honor the wisdom of the Earth and our ancestors. Mabon in the Wheel of the Year In the sacred cycle known as the Wheel of the Yea
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June 6, 2023 · 3 min read
10 Life-changing Lessons from ‘Illusions’ by Richard Bach
10 Life-Changing Lessons from Illusions by Richard Bach | Kia Ora Healing 10 Life-Changing Lessons from Illusions by Richard Bach A spiritual journey through the wisdom of a timeless novel Why “Illusions” Resonates So Deeply As a holistic guide and doula, I constantly explore too
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May 31, 2023 · 2 min read
Why Happiness Shouldn’t Be Our Ultimate Goal
Why Happiness Shouldn’t Be Our Ultimate Goal | Kia Ora Healing Why Happiness Shouldn’t Be Our Ultimate Goal Embracing the full spectrum of emotions for authentic well-being The Happiness Obsession In today’s world, happiness is often portrayed as the ultimate achievement. Social
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May 25, 2023 · 2 min read
Embracing Change
Embracing Change: A Journey into Growth and Transformation | Kia Ora Healing Embracing Change: A Journey into Growth and Transformation How leaving our comfort zone invites personal evolution and renewal Embracing the Bittersweet Nature of Change Change often brings a complex ble
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April 21, 2023 · 2 min read
Change of Paradigm
Change of Paradigm Change of Paradigm: A Holistic Shift in Wellbeing | Kia Ora Healing Change of Paradigm: A Holistic Shift in Wellbeing Bridging Māori teachings and Swiss culture to reshape the way we heal and connect Returning Home with a New Lens My years in Aotearoa (New Zeal
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August 15, 2022 · 2 min read
Kia Ora
Kia Ora: The Seed of a Calling | Kia Ora Healing Kia Ora: The Seed of a Calling How a childhood film, Māori culture, and healing shaped my path as a holistic guide From Switzerland to a Dream Sparked by a Film I grew up in a small Swiss village, surrounded by the rich blend of my
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Reflections and stories

When doulas become part of the hospital

Indigenous Midwives Belong in the Conversation: Reflections on the Debate That Emerged in Lisbon

Everywhere & Nowhere

The Gentle Revolution of Letting Go: How Decluttering Transforms the Mind, Body, and Soul

The Power of Slowness – Why Slowing Down Might Be the Key to Thriving in a Fast-Paced World

Sacred Spaces and Rituals – Finding Meaning in Everyday Life

What’s Holistic Healing?

Women’s Circles: An Ancient Ritual of Connection and Support​

The Sacred Journey of Parenting: Rediscovering the Lost Village in a Modern World

Creating Sacred Spaces: Enhancing Your Home Environment​

Embracing the Journey: Self-care Rituals Before and After Travelling

Embracing Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox

10 Life-changing Lessons from ‘Illusions’ by Richard Bach

Why Happiness Shouldn’t Be Our Ultimate Goal

Embracing Change

Change of Paradigm

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A practice video, to do at home.

Women’s Circles: An Ancient Ritual of Connection and Support

Creating Sacred Spaces: Enhancing Your Home Environment