Fau Gagana Podcast. A Samoan nurse's perspective on mental health.
Talofa lava, this podcast is presented in the Samoan language, catering to Samoan migrants in New Zealand and around the globe, as well as Samoans living in Samoa. Information include Samoan translation of clinical/medical terms by Samoan mental health professionals. Also, understanding of mental health from the Samoan worldview by Samoan experts of the culture. Tune in for general information about mental health and mental illness, ways to manage and looking after mental wellbeing, and where to find support when needed in New Zealand.
Ole polokalame I le gagana Samoa e fa'atatau ile soifua ole mafaufau mo tagata o lo'o aumau i Niu Sila ma isi vaega ole lalolagi ae maise Samoa. O mataupu fa'alaua'itele e fa'atatau i le soifua ole mafaufau, e aofia ai fa'amatalaga ile gasegase, o auga ma mafua'aga, auala e soifua manuia ai le mafaufau, ma fesoasoani mo tatou aiga. O le fa'aliliuina o fa'amatalaga ole soifua ma le gasegase ole mafaufau ile gagana Samoa e le aufaigaluega Samoa. Ma le fa'amatalaina ole feso'otaiga ole soifua ole mafaufau ma le aganu'u fa'a Samoa e tupu ma tamali'i ole tatou atunu'u.
Acknowledgement: Pacific Health Clinical Research Training Fellowship
Episodes
34 episodes
Fonofale Model and Pacific Mental Health. Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann
Part 2 of the talanoa with Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann. His perspectives on spirituality, and why he develops the Fonofale Model- the first Pacific health belief model in New Zealand healthcare. The fonofale model is mentioned ...
Culture is the medicine. O lo'o i le aganu'u auala e soifua manuia ai le mafaufau. Fuimaono Dr Karl Pulotu Endemann
This is the first episode for Season 3, 2026. The theme is 'culture is the medicine' Fuimaono is a pioneer of Pacific mental health in NZ. He was the first Samoan nurse working in mental health, and he developed the Fonofale Model t...
Ole Kerisimasi. Celebrating Christmas. Ioana & Mulipola Leonia
This is the final episode for Sesaon 2 and to celebarate Christmas. Registered Nurse Mulipola Leonia will share her experience about the holiday season and why this is important to a Samoan. We will talk about the value of reflectio...
Loto mafatia ile motusia ole mafutaga. Dealing with loss & grief.
In this episode, my sister Priscilla and I will share our experiences about the loss of our father- the late Mua'au Lea'itua Niko Liaina. We will talk about how we cope with the news and how we deal with the feelings of loss and gri...
Ia so'o le fau ma le fau. Resilience through disability and love.
In this episode, I will share my experience in raising my two special need daughters. Taupa'u Irina has learning disability and Victoria has mild autism. I will share the challenges and positives of the journey. Also, why peop...
Fa'asinomaga & soifua ole mafaufau. Sense of belonging & Mental Wellbeing. Ioana and Priscilla
In this episode I reflected on my memories growing up in my family and village with my sister Priscilla. Why are these memories important to my sense of belonging and identity? I believe this episode will resonate with many born and...
Tausi Soifua Samoa. A Samoan Nurse in Aotearoa, NZ. Galumalemana Vaifagaloa Naseri.
In this episode, Galumalemana will talk about the role of a Samoan nurse in Aotearoa, NZ and why this is valuable for our population seeking healthcare. The importance of the Samoan language to communicate with health professionals. Galum...
Part 2: Cultural approach in mental health care. Maiava Moana Solomona.
This is a continuing episode from Maiava Moana Solomona. She discussed the qualities of a Samoan mental health specialists with examples from her practice. Maiava highlights the value of cultural awareness of people who works in the...
Ole fa'aogaina ole aganu'u i galuega fa'a le soifua ole mafaufau. Samoan culture and therapeutic approach in mental health care with Maiava Moana Solomona.
Maiava Moana Solomona a Samoan clinical therapist will talk about her experience working with Samoan mental health consumers in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa. Maiava will share how her understanding of the Samoan culture and language s...
Lina Tupuola: Taulasea Samoa-Traditional Healing & mental wellbeing
in this episode, Lina discussed her practice of fofo and why this is important to our health and wellbeing. Lina talks about how her fofo heals many people not from her village but also from other villages. People also seeks her out...
Pastor Urima Afa Moasegi & Faletua Tafea Moasegi-Pulotu: O le Fa'aleagaga ma lona taua ile soifua ole mafaufau. Spiritual faith and mental health.
In this episode Pastor Moasegi and faletua Tafea discussed the link between spiritual faith and Samoans health and wellbeing. The practices of faith is core to Samoans and why church is the anchor for diaspora Samoan. Within t...
Tautua Aitaumalele male soifua ole mafaufau. Service from afar and mental welbeing. Mulipola Tofiga, Mulipola Afano, Mulipola Mataupu.
In this episode three matais (chiefs) representing the Mulpola family explain what this cultural practice and why it is core to Samoans wellbeing. They provide examples of this practice from their own family in Aotearoa, New Zealand.<...
Seulupe Dr Falaniko Tominiko. Ole ala ile pule ole tautua. The path to leadership is through service.
Ole ala ile pule ole tautua meaning 'the path to leadership is through service'. In this episode, Seulupe Dr Tominiko explains the practice of tautua, also, different types with examples. Dr Tominiko explains what good leadership le...
Seulupe Dr Falaniko Tominiko. O le fa'a Matai ma ona matafaioi le soifua manuia ole mafaufau ole au aiga.
This episode Dr Tominiko talks about his reserach about the fa'a matai (chief) in the Samoan culture. He will explains the characteristics of the fa'a matai and what leadership looks like. Importantly, how the matai leadership can u...
Tauanu'u Seali'imalietoa Perenise Tapu Sitagata. O le Va Fealoaloa'i/Tapuia ma lona feso'otaiga ile soifua ole mafaufau.
In this episode Tauanu'u discussed the cultural meaning of the concept 'ole va' and the application of this practice in Samoans daily life. Also, the fundamental role of family in developing healthy future Samoan generations. Importantly,...
Tauanu'u Seali'imalietoa Perenise Tapu Sitagata. Gagana, aganu'u fa'a Samoa ma le soifua ole mafaufau
In this episode Tauanu'u will explore the importance of the Samoan language and cultural practices to identify, sense of pride, connections and mental wellbeing. Also, the significant of the Polyfest event to Samoan young people in NZ, and why ...
Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau. Gagana alofa & fa'aaloalo ile talanoaina ole Dementia ma su'esu'ega o lo'o fai i NZ.
In this episode Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talk and explain about her research about Dementia for Pacific people in NZ. There are limited information about Dementia for Pacific available, and her research will hope to produce resources that ...
Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau. Fa'asinomaga ma le mitamitaga ole tagata Samoa.
Dr Fuafiva Fa'alau will talks about the importance of the Samoan worldview in Pacific health education and research in university studies. She defines the term positionality and why this is core to who we are as people and our connection...
Christmas Special. Polokalame fa'apitoa mo le Kerisimasi
This is a special episode to celebrate the holiday season. Registered Nurse, Leonia Mulipola is sharing her experience about Christmas & New Year with her family and community. She also shared useful tips and advice on how to lo...
Counselling. Fa'atalanoaga malu puipuia mo le to'afilemu ole mafaufau.
This episode focus on counselling, the benefit of talking to a counsellor in your own language to find solutions to achieve peace with self and others, as well as learning coping skills. Registered Counsellor Misa Fia Turner is our guest for th...
Effects of Migration to Mental Health. A'afiaga ole tu'ua o nofoaga sa masani ai ile soifua ole mafaufau.
Migration to a new country has both positive and negative effect on migrants. this episode will include general information about the effect of migration to holistic health and wellbeing of people. I will talk from my own experience...
Penina Trust. Auaunaga a le Penina Trust.
Penina is a non-government organization supporting Samoan/Pacific people in NZ, especially mental health consumers. In this episode Senior Social Worker Toa Tavita Gafoi will talk about Penina Trust and the different services available fo...
Intervention and coping skills. O auala e soifua manuia ai ma fa'ato'a filemu le mafaufau.
This episode will include tips on ways to look after mental wellbeing and where to find support in the community in NZ. Samoan Registered Nurse, Mutu'i Temukisa Alao-Snyder will share her experience and knowledge in this episode.O...
Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP). Ole auaunaga i totonu ole GP e fesoasoani ile mafaufau.
Samoan Registered Nurse and HIP practitioner Mutu'i Temukisa Alao-Snyder will discuss and explain how her role can support people with mental health distress in the community. This role is part of GP practice in most primary care services in th...
A Samoan family experiences as consumers of mental health services. Ole fa'asoa ma manatu o aiga ile latou fa'aogaina ole auaunaga.
This Episode is about a Samoan family experience as consumers of mental health services. A Samoan mother Tuitogatupu Sarauati Lilo is sharing her personal experience and tips to support our listeners when in need of accessing mental healt...