With Love and Aloha - A Life Coaching Podcast

As we approach the Winter Solstice on December 21st, I wanted to talk about Makahiki, which is a Hawaiian season of rest, gratitude, and renewal 🤍✨

Makahiki reminds us that slowing down is not falling behind. That rest is part of our cycles and allows us to then after step into a renewal 🌱

The winter solstice lands at the peak of this season of rest (celebr...

With the holidays and New Year just around the corner, I wanted to create an end-of-year reflection episode :) And what better guest to bring back than my best friend, Maya Klein, who was also my very first guest on the show (Pharmacist & Home Organizer) 🤍

In this conversation, we reflect on our personal and professional journeys over the past year, sharing lessons learned, moments o...

In this mini Aloha Friday episode, I’m sharing soothing coqui frog sounds, a few fun facts, and a gentle reflection inspired by them 🤍

Coqui frogs are only a couple inches big at most, yet their presence fills the night in the sweetest, most comforting way. They’re a reminder that something small can still have a big presence - that you don’t have to be big or take up a lot of space to be felt 🌿🩵

This episode was inspired by lyrics from a song called “Timelines” by Motion City Soundtrack 🎶 — a line that has quietly become a mantra for me over the years: “It’s not a matter of time, it’s just a matter of timing.”  ⏳✨🩵

I come back to this phrase because it’s grounded me through so many seasons of my life 🌿. It’s helped me understand that life isn’t just about putting in the hours or pushing harder… there’s a luck element, a...

Happy Aloha Friday! 🌴

✨ In today’s mini episode, I want to teach you a Hawaiian word, hoʻomanawanui — which carries a powerful meaning of cultivating deep patience, steady perseverance, and quiet inner strength. 🤍 

We talk about how to pronounce it, and breakdown the meanings within the word: hoʻo (to cultivate), manawa (time, breath, the present moment), and nui (great, abundance). 

And then after, explore how the concept of the...

Today I’m honored to be joined by David Smith — a 15-year veteran police officer, former SWAT sniper, and now a dedicated wellness coach helping first responders take back their health, purpose, and emotional well-being🤍

In this episode, David opens up about the challenges of life on the front lines — the pressure, the trauma, the constant adrenaline — and shares his personal journey of ...

Gratitude is usually tied to the moments that went well 🤍 But in reality, all of our experiences shape who we’re becoming 🌿 The good, the hard, the unexpected, the in-between — each offers a lesson, a perspective shift, or a deeper understanding of ourselves.

In this episode, I share a more expansive view of gratitude - one that honors the full yin & yang of life. 💛

This week’s Aloha Friday mini-episode was inspired by both my recent trip to the Big Island 🤍 and the cups of coffee I made with Jamey’s coffee enhancer earlier this week ☕️🩵 It got me thinking about Hawaii coffee, and especially the stories behind our famous Kona coffee 🤍

In this episode, I share the meaning of the word “kona” in Hawaiian and a little history of how Kona coffee began here in the islands.

From the first coffee s...

This week I’m joined by the very intelligent Dr. Jamey Maniscalco, whom I met at a Wellness Summit earlier this year 🩵 Jamey is a neuroscientist, university professor, wellness coach, and founder of Manifest Wellness. 🌿

With a powerful background in psychology and neuroscience, he has a deep understanding of how the brain and body work together — and he blends scientific expertise with ...

In this Aloha Friday educational episode, I’m sharing volcano safety tips and what to keep in mind when visiting Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.  I share tips on how to stay informed, what to pack and bring, and what to be aware of that is unique to the volcanic environment (Pele’s hair, volcanic gases, etc).

It’s an environment where you need to be prepared for anything and everything - so I’m here to ...

This week’s episode centers around a theme that’s I believe is core to living with peace and fulfillment.  To enjoy the journey and all the moments along the way, not just the destination 🌿

This idea was inspired by my trip to Kīlauea, our active volcano on the Big Island. I arrived on November 1st, with the eruption window predicted for the 1st through the 10th… and it happened to erupt...

This week I’m on the Big Island to visit our amazing active volcano, Kilauea 🌋🩶

In this fun fact aloha Friday episode, I share about how to pronounce Kilauea, its meaning as well as some of its history and ties to the mythology of Pele, Hawaii’s volcanic goddess 🌋🩶

Tune in to learn more about our awe-inspiring volcano that is capturing hearts (and cameras...

Today I’m joined by a very good friend of mine, Maryann Ramirez - who shares stories and learnings from her personal health journey as a diabetic & her 20 years working at Disney (She just had her 20th anniversary!) 🐭 🏰✨

We talk about topics like happiness is a choice, putting yourself and health first, and the importance of community & finding your people 🤍

Happy Halloween! Or as said in Hawaiian: Hauʻoli Lā Heleuī 🎃 And for all the trick-or-treaters: Kiliki o Lapu (“Trick or treat!” 🍬)

In this Aloha Friday mini episode, I share how to say these Halloween phrases in Hawaiian and explore the history of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating. From ancient Celtic traditions and honoring ancestors to how trick-or-treating, I talk about how the sweet tradition became what we know today 🎃🕯️

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In this episode, we explore one of nature’s most calming gifts — lavender.

I share how I first began using it to help me sleep 🛌, and how it’s now woven into small rituals in my everyday life — from sipping blueberry lavender tea 🍵 to surrounding myself with its peaceful, soft color that helps bring me back to center 🧘🤍

We explore the science behind laven...

In this episode, we’re celebrating the nēnē, Hawaii’s beloved state bird. 🪶🌺 We explore the meaning of its name, the history of how it came to the islands, and why it’s one of the rarest and most unique birds in the world.

Once nearly extinct, the nēnē now stands as a beautiful symbol of resilience, gentleness, and harmony with the ʻāina.

🎧 Listen now on this aloha friday's episode of With Love and Aloha — a story of quiet stren...

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and while I spent the official day privately honoring my little ones, I also wanted to share my story 💜  to bring more light, understanding, and compassion to this topic 🤍

This year, I experienced both a failed IVF transfer and a miscarriage (early losses of two baby boys). And I wanted to share to bring awareness of what it really...

In Hawaiian, ānuenue means “rainbow” — a symbol of harmony, transformation, and connection. In this episode, I share how to pronounce the word, the symbolism and meaning it holds in Hawaiian culture, the different types of rainbows and moonbows, and why geographically they’re so common across our islands. You’ll also hear a few fun facts from Hawaiian history — including how the rainbow became part of our state licens...

Today I’m joined by my colleague at AWS, Dan Girard — an IT professional with over 30 years of experience and a deep passion for car racing. From working at iconic companies like AOL to becoming a seasoned security specialist at AWS and running his own business that merges his love for technology and motorsports, Dan’s story is one of true transformation 🏎️

Growing up, Dan had a rough go...