Morning Mana'o

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! The new. year is a perfect time to realign and reset. In this episode, I am sharing 3 steps that can help you start the year with aloha and maintain an Aloha Mindset.  We'll use the analogy of an 'umeke (calabash container) that houses the tools and resources we need to live with aloha daily. Listen and learn and follow Morning Mana'o on Instagram and Facebook...

Searching for greater peace? Letʻs learn about maluhia (peace) and how to recreate moments of maluhia (peace) in our lives. Whether itʻs the holiday season or not, we all could use a little more peace. Follow @morningmanao on Instagram and Facebook and be sure to visit luanakawaa.com to to learn more. Support the show

Have you ever attended a first birthday baby party in Hawaiʻi? It is a celebrated tradition. In this episode, I share the history that makes a first birthday lūʻau so special and important. Join me on Instagram and Facebook as I share our family preparations as we gear up to celebrate the first birthday of our youngest granddaughter, Hulaleʻa.  Follow @morningmanao and visit luankawaa.com. Support...

Nōhie, simple and uncomplicated. In this episode, I am sharing how I have found greater peace and joy by simplifying and uncomplicating my life. E hoʻolohe mai, come listen and learn with me. Share your manaʻo with me by following Morning Manaʻo on Instagram and Facebook and learn more on my website, luanakawaa.com. Great news, you can find Morning Manaʻo on YouTube! Please like, share, and subscr...

This Hawaiian phrase has been used far and wide. If you are from Hawaiʻi and particularly from Maui, you have probably heard the phrase, Maui nō ka ʻoi, Maui is the best. In this episode, we discuss how this traditional saying has come to life in the midst of tragedy here on our island. Letʻs choose to be our very best so we can best serve and help our ʻohana who lost so much. Please support survi...

The Hawaiian word waele translates as "to weed". In this episode, we discover how we can apply this idea of waele to our personal lives. What are the things we may need to weed out to make way for beautiful things to bloom? Share your manaʻo with me by following Morning Manaʻo on Instagram and Facebook and learn more on my website, luanakawaa.com. Great news, you can find Morning Manaʻo...

Mauliola is the Hawaiian word for well-being. In this episode, I am sharing the Hawaiian philosophy of the 3 piko and a cultural practice to help us check in with our physical and spiritual connections.  Follow Morning Manaʻo on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and visit luanakawaa.com for more information and to learn more. Support the show

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Aloha! Wahi Pana are storied and sacred places. In this series, I am sharing the traditional names and history of these places to ensure that they are never lost. In this episode, I am talking about Kaʻuki, a beloved fortress in the district of Hāna, Maui. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me. To learn more, visit luanakawaa.com. Support the show

Wahi pani are storied and sacred places. Listen to todayʻs episode to learn about Hāliʻimaile and the stories and history associated with this place. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha on the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and read more about these topics on the Breath of Aloha blog. Learn more at luanakawaa.com. Support the show

This week I am starting a series on wahi pana, storied and sacred places on the island of Maui. Learn how to pronounce these places correctly and the stories and history that give life to our ʻāina (land). We will begin with Puʻu Kekaʻa located on the shores of world-famous Kāʻanapali Beach. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with the Morning Manaʻo Podcast and the Breath of Aloha Blog. Visit luanakawa...

We have all heard the saying, "Choose your words wisely". In this episode, I am inviting you to choose just ONE word and use the power of the spoken word to change your mindset and live with greater aloha. Start this New Year by choosing your word, creating simple goals, and developing a positive mindset. You can read about this episode on the Breath of Aloha Blog, a companion to this po...

As we bring 2022 to an end let's talk about practices we can engage in that will help us transition into the new year. In this episode, I am sharing 4 things I do - setting goals, choosing an intention word, journaling highlights, and hiʻuwai, the Hawaiian cultural practice of cleansing. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me! Support the show

Welcome to Morning Manaʻo Season 3! Hoʻōla is the Hawaiian word for healing. In this episode, we're talking about using the 'eha (hurt) in our lives to bring about hoʻōla (healing). We all experience hurt, and that is inevitable. But we can choose how we react to the hurt that happens. I'm sharing 4 steps to turn our hurt into healing. Listen and learn with me. Find more ways to lea...

In this episode, I am sharing my observations of ʻiliʻili, smooth stones along the shore. Have you ever wondered how these stones become so smooth? Itʻs the crashing of the waves that smooth the edges and polish these beautiful stones. What can we learn from the process in nature? I invite you to Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo. Support the show

In this episode I am talking about hōʻailona, the signs and representations in our lives. Slowing down and being still will allow us to these hōʻailona that are all around us. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha!  Support the show

Welcome to takeaway Friday. This week weʻve been focusing on motherhood. In todayʻs episode, I am sharing four pieces of advice for any makuahine (mother).  Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and Morning Manaʻo. Support the show

Who are the makuahine (mothers) and mother figures that have impacted your life? As a mother, how do you fill your cup? This week we are focusing on motherhood. Iʻd love to hear your reflections. Drop a comment or pop into my DMs on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha! Support the show

Laulima, many hands working together is an example of serving with love. Listen to todayʻs episode for this weekʻs focus manaʻo. Share your manaʻo with me on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Leave a comment or pop into my DMs. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha! Support the show

Itʻs takeaway Friday and Iʻm sharing what I learned this week. Listen to episode 11 and then share your takeaways with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha! Support the show

Start the week with me and Morning Manaʻo. This week we are focusing on letting our let shine in this sometimes dark world. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha! Support the show

Ka hoʻōla - to heal. Itʻs takeaway Friday and weʻre discussing the healing power of love. In todayʻs episode, I am sharing four things we can do when dealing with negative emotions. Listen, Learn, and Live Aloha with me and the Morning Manaʻo Podcast. Support the show

Welcome to a new week of Morning Manaʻo! Hauʻoli Lā Aloha, Happy Valentineʻs Day! Todayʻs episode focuses on the healing power of love through the Hawaiian proverb, He maʻemaʻe ke aloha, love is a cleansing dew. Listen to todayʻs episode to hear the focus question for this week. I would love to hear about your experiences. Pop into my DMs or leave a comment on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Face...

Itʻs takeaway Friday and Iʻm sharing my thoughts and experiences with you. Our focus manaʻo this week has been, e paulele i ke Akua, mai makaʻu, have faith in God, and do not fear.  Listen to todayʻs episode to find out what Iʻve learned this week and as always, share your takeaways with me on the Morning Manaʻo Instagram and Facebook pages.  Support the show

Welcome to a new week of Morning Manaʻo. Today I am sharing an experience I had last week that taught me the importance of faith over fear. Our focus manaʻo is, e paulele i ke Akua, mai makaʻu, have faith in God and do not fear. Listen to todayʻs episode and share your experiences with me on the Morning Manaʻo Facebook and Instagram pages. Leave a comment or pop into my DMs. Iʻd love to hear from...