EP257 – From Humour to Purpose | D'Angelo Martin on Pāpā-hood, Identity & Life Changes
About this episode
D'Angelo Martin discusses his journey as a Māori father, navigating life changes and the impact of environment on wellbeing.
In Episode 257 of the Planting Seeds Podcast , I sit down with D’Angelo Martin , known to many as Tuturu Māori. A proud Māori tāne from the far north, devoted pāpā, and creative known for his humour. But this kōrero goes beyond the laughs. D’Angelo opens up about a major shift in his life direction, navigating a challenging season where he is currently based in Aotearoa while his whānau are in Vietnam. One of the biggest turning points came through his child’s health, experiencing severe eczema in Aotearoa, yet becoming almost non-existent in Vietnam, where his partner’s whānau are from. This sparked deeper reflection around environment, wellbeing, and the decisions we make for our families. We also dive into: The power of small, consistent changes Surrounding yourself with go-getters Taking care of your hauora Backing yourself when life shifts Being a present and devoted pāpā And not wasting time on what doesn’t matter This is a real, grounded kōrero about identity, responsibility, growth, and choosing a better path even when it’s uncomfortable. 🔗 Join Planting Seeds Community Here: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self
People in this episode
Host: Raniera Rewiri
Guest: D'Angelo Martin
Topics covered
- pāpa-hood
- identity
- life changes
- wellbeing
- family
- personal growth
Keywords
- humour
- health
- eczema
- environment
- responsibility
- growth
- pāpā
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Aotearoa, Vietnam, Māori
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