Polynesian Paralysis Podcast

In this episode we review an article from the November 1977 issue of Tennis USA magazine. Written by Spence Conley senior editor, the article is titled Royal Lahaina - Pro Watching in Paradise. The article describes the 1977 Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic tournament also known as the Hawaii Open. Conley suggests that conditions were right in Hawaii for "a serious case of Polynesian Paraly...

In the July 1976 issue of Pickup Van & 4WD magazine, Granville L. King writes about his adventures in Hawaii. He describes his attempt to "live off the land" after his money ran out while exploring the Big Island. He found coconuts, avocadoes, papayas, coffee beans, bananas, and oranges growing wild. He also caught some fresh fish from the ocean.  He found the relaxed lifestyle in Ha...

In this episode we review the book Little Things That Keep Families Together written by Arline Cate Thrash in 1976.  As a middle-aged wife and mother of 4 children, she decides to return to graduate school to study special education. She describes her daily challenges with housework and homework and how the little things in life kept her family together.  She also longs for the experience of &quot...

In the 1973 May-June issue of OCEANS magazine, Fred Hoctor wrote an article titled Mazatlan: From freebooters to friendly hosts where the Sea of Cortez begins.  In this article about a coastal town in Mexico, he compares Polynesian Paralysis to the Mexican experience of "manana". Both experiences are the result of a relaxed lifestyle and healthy work-life balance which can cause things t...

In this episode, we review an article from the 1972 February issue of The Saturday Review written by David Butwin. The article is titled Booked for Travel: Waikiki - Plastic Fantastic or Happy Hula Land? After graduating from college in Minnesota, the author lived in Hawaii for 4 years and worked as a reporter for the Honolulu Advertiser in the 1960s. After returning to the mainland and becoming a...

The book HAWAII: The Sugar-Coated Fortress by Francine du Plessix Gray published in 1972 describes life in Hawaii in the early 1970s.  She describes how outside forces and cultures led to the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom in 1893 continue to shape life in the tropical paradise. Ms. Gray also reveals how the many different cultures - Hawaiian, American, Japanese, Chinese, Filippino, Samoan, and...

In this episode, we review an article from The East Village Other magazine from March 1969 (volume 4 issue 15).  Written by Walter Breen, the article is titled HAWAII: Where Have All The Hippies Gone? We also address the difference between Polynesian Paralysis (as a relaxed lifestyle) and just being lazy as illustrated in the parable of the Fisherman and the Businessman written by Heinrich Boll. F...

In this episode, we review the book Marijuana, The Second Trip  by Dr. Edward Bloomquist published in 1971.  In his book about the pros and cons of the use of marijuana, Dr. Bloomquist refers to Polynesian Paralysis as a syndrome that affects visitors to the South Pacific. Please note that Polynesian Paralysis does not involve the use of any drugs including marijuana or CBD products. For more info...

In this episode we look at an article in the December 1966 issue of TIME magazine. The article in the Travel section is titled "On To The Outer Islands" and encourages tourist to visit the other islands in Hawaii (besides Oahu) and experience Polynesian Paralysis.

In this episode we review the book Pacific Pathways (1963) by Stanton Delaplane . He writes about his travels and adventures in the pacific and mentions Polynesian Paralysis both in Hawaii and Bora Bora. Stanton Delaplane (1907 - 1988) was a travel writer and worked at the San Francisco Chronicle for 53 years. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1942 and wrote a weekly humorous travel column " Postcar...

In this episode, we review an article from the Nov 1960 issue of The Bulletin of the San Diego Medical Society. In October 1960, the 8th Congress of the Pan Pacific Surgical Association was held in Honolulu. Dr. Howard B. Kirtland, Jr and about 1800 surgeons from around the pacific attended this conference.  Dr. Kirtland writes that many of the visitors to Hawaii experienced Polynesian Paralysis w...

In this episode, we look at an article from the 1960 issue of The Saturday Review (vol 43, issue 26). On page 33 is a review of the book Waikiki Beachnik . The article written by Jeannette Wakin describes Polynesian Paralysis as something that " creates an intense aversion to mental and physical effort".  For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, please visit our website at http:/...

In this episode we review an article from the March 1959 issue of the US News and World Report.  We take a quick look at the world in 1959 (before Hawaii became a state) and the major economic factors in Honolulu. Tourist had already started visiting Hawaii and although the article states that "Polynesian Paralysis has disappeared"; fortunately, we know that is not the case. For more inf...

In this episode we review 2 articles that appeared in the July 25th, 1959 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. One article was written by H. Allen Smith while on vacation in Hawaii and experiencing Polynesian Paralysis. The other article from the section "Life in Waikiki" describes WHY Smith wrote the article. Learn how Polynesian Paralysis can inspire you to be creative and productive wh...

In this episode we review the book Waikiki Beachnik   by H. Allen Smith (1956). This book is about Smiths trip to Hawaii and his personal experiences with "Polynesian Paralysis". This may be the first documented use of the term "Polynesian Paralysis" in print. For more information about Polynesian Paralysis, please visit our website at http://www.rxaloha.com 6:23 min

Listen to the Coconut Boat Band sing their hit song " Polynesian Paralysis " from their 2011 CD Sunsettled .  This is one of the best descriptions of Polynesian Paralysis that I have found. It describes someone sitting on the beach, watching the sunset, in perfect bliss, with a smile. Polynesian Paralysis in NOT a disease or medical condition. Polynesian Paralysis does NOT involve any dr...

In this episode of the Polynesian Paralysis Podcast you will learn of my personal experiences with Polynesian Paralysis. I experienced Polynesian Paralysis many years before I visited Hawaii and learned of Polynesian Paralysis. I have also experienced Polynesian Paralysis in Hawaii. Remember, Polynesian Paralysis is NOT a disease or medical condition. It does not involve any drugs or medications....

An introduction to Polynesian Paralysis. Learn how Polynesian Paralysis can help you relax and enjoy life. Learn why Polynesian Paralysis is considered the sensible approach to mindfulness. Please note the following important facts: Polynesian Paralysis is NOT a disease or medical condition. Polynesian Paralysis does NOT involve any drugs or medicines (including CBD). Polynesian Paralysis is free...