Makara patapa podcasts
Episode 1: Jay McDonald
Check out Jay’s story and how he is now working to help people in our community to makara patapa / quit smoking.
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Episode 2: Trudy Maluga
Trudy Maluga shares her journey about quitting, and what it means for her and her daughter. She says, “Never give up on giving up, and we’re only human, and If it takes one or two or five or six times, at the end of the day, when you succeed, your health is going to improve, and you’re gonna live a better life.”
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Episode 3: Scott Wells
Scott talks about his journey into and out of smoking. He was inspired by his grandfather; recognising the tremendous impact on his health, and his wallet.
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Episode 4: Stephen Picken
Stephen Picken shares tips and tricks that helped him makara patapa/quit smoking. He’s noticed how much his breathing and general health are improving, as well as his savings!
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Episode 5: Di Spotswood
Di shares her successful quit journey and her improved health as a result.
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Episode 6: Dr. Chris
Dr. Chris, the new GP registrar from the Aboriginal Health Service in nipaluna/Hobart, chats to Nunami about how they help people to makara patapa / quit smoking. He also reveals that 4o to 50 percent of Aboriginal people in lutruwita /Tasmania smoke! The majority of which are 18 to 30-year-olds.
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Episode 7: Callie Gower
Callie share’s her ongoing journey to makara patapa/quit smoking. She encourages people never to give up and that everyone is capable of quitting smoking.
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Episode 8: Lucy Gardner
Lucy describes her quit journey and the powerful motivation to be healthy for her children.
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Episode 9: Brendan Murray
Brendan Murray from pataway/Burnie shares his story and reasons for quitting smoking. He remembers how effective the old quit smoking ads were and family being the important influence for stopping.
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Episode 10: Caroline Spotswood
Caroline shares her makara patapa journey and how she hasn’t picked up a cigarette since 2004! She observes that having a smoke when you’re stressed doesn’t solve the actual problem and encourages people to realise that smoking is not the answer.
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Episode 11: Piper and Ruby
Piper and Ruby yarn about why they started smoking and its impact on them. For two young people, it’s already had quite an impact.
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Episode 12: Riley and Michael Anning
Riley and Michael yarn about why they don’t like the smokes and how family has been affected by smoking.
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