Part 2 - In this panel podcast, Ashraf, Bariz, Yaquub and Zabi talk about challenges they have faced growing up as young Muslim men in Aotearoa, a place where their religion is not widely practiced and only small populations of people from their families’ countries of origin live. They also talk about how their beliefs and passions guide them towards their goals, the importance of routine, and how they use sports, exercise and reading as positive outlets. Listen to the podcast to hear more.  

Please be aware that this podcast contains discussion of the Christchurch Mosque terror attacks.

In this 2-part panel podcast, Ashraf, Bariz, Yaquub and Zabi talk about challenges they have faced growing up as young Muslim men in Aotearoa, a place where their religion is not widely practiced and only small populations of people from their families’ countries of origin live. They also talk about how their beliefs and passions guide them towards their goals, the importance of routine, and how they use sports, exercise and reading as positive outlets. Listen to the podcast to hear more.  

Please be aware that this podcast contains discussion of the Christchurch Mosque terror attacks.  

Ali's story highlights the importance of community support when you need it most. When Ali found out she was pregnant, her local teen parent unit provided a safe space, connection with other young mums and mums-to-be as well as mentors ready with the tools and encouragement she so needed. This, combined with the love and support from her parents, baby’s dad and friends made it possible for her to reach for her dreams.  

Dr Glenn Colquhoun, youth doctor and poet, reads his poem 'Heart Murmurs' from his collection Letters to Young People.

Dr Glenn Colquhoun, youth doctor and poet, reads his poem 'The Far Paddock' from his collection Letters to Young People.

Dr Glenn Colquhoun, youth doctor and poet, reads his poem 'One Minute Twenty-seven Seconds' from his collection Letters to Young People.

Dr Glenn Colquhoun, youth doctor and poet, talks about how he got into writing poetry, how his love for poetry shapes his worldview and how it shapes his medical practice.

Dr Glenn Colquhoun, youth doctor and poet, talks about building strong relationships with young people, and gives advice for how to talk about tricky subjects.