With Love and Aloha - A Life Coaching Podcast

In this episode, I dive into the fascinating science of sleep. Sleep is such a core foundation of our health and well-being, and has a big effect on our state of mind. Sleep isn’t just downtime, it’s an active process where your brain and body repair, reset, and prepare you for the day ahead.   In this episode, we explore: Why we sleep - from evolutionary theories to how it fuels memory, learning,...

Today I’m joined by a special guest, Jeremy Udugampola :)   Jeremy was a mentee of mine at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and it’s been inspiring to watch him grow and land internships at incredible places like the FBI and Microsoft.   In this episode, Jeremy shares his early career journey and offers advice for students on finding opportunities, building a network, and exploring different paths. We a...

Happy Sunday :) In this episode, I reflect on my new learnings of wellness and how I now look at what “wellness” is   At the Wellness Summit this past week, I learned how it encompasses now only the different parts of our health (physical, emotional, spiritual, social), but also how we connect with others and environments around us.   For my own and newly evolved definition, Wellness is about the...

This episode was inspired by a wellness course I recently took through the Maui Community College on how stress affects the body. Learning the science behind it was fascinating, and it really deepened my understanding of why stress management tools matter and how they help. Stress is something we all experience, but many of us don’t realize how deeply it impacts our bodies: tension, fatigue, disru...

Today’s guest is Maui arborist, Tim Griffith Jr. Tim and I met during the recovery efforts after the Maui fires in 2023, and I admire what he has done to help take care of our island not only in those efforts, but in his daily work as an arborist.    Born and raised on Oahu, Tim is a seasoned arborist with 27 years experience in Seattle and on Maui. He is currently the Maui County arborist, and he...

Tomorrow marks two years since the Maui fires on August 8th, 2023, and this weekend we will gather for paddle outs and memorials to honor and remember those we lost.   In this episode, I talk about the town of Lahaina, its history and what it was like before the fires, my personal experiences with volunteering for the recovery efforts, the beautiful unity I witnessed of the community coming togeth...

Today is a special episode because it’s my first one with a guest!   Today’s guest is Maya Klein, and she is a pharmacist, home organizer, and wellness professional. She founded her own company, “Organized and Inspired”, through which she emphasizes mindfulness and mental well-being as a driver and critical component to home organization.   She has had the opportunity to be a founding member of th...

In this episode, I talk about creativity and how applying it in our day-to-day can improve our quality of life and overall mental well-being.   I share studies on and reflect what motivates us to be creative and express ourselves, even back in the simpler days of humanity, like the cavemen drawing on the walls and creating instruments.   From boosting your mood and confidence to helping you feel m...

In this episode, I talk about what it means to be your authentic self, and how it looks and feels to live a life aligned with what truly matters to you. I also share how to find like-minded people and communities who share your goals and passions.   For me, my authenticity shows up through Maui, my creative work (photography, podcasting, art, writing), supporting others through volunteering and co...

Happy Aloha Friday! This upcoming Sunday is National Ice Cream Day - and it got me thinking about fun holidays, and finding little things that matter to you to celebrate. In this episode, we explore how to give yourself something to look forward to, whether that be big or small. I talk about silly and fun days to celebrate, like Ice Cream Day, Shark Week, and even the Birthday of Moo Deng, the ado...

In this episode, I talk about the meaning of “Aloha” — a word and concept that is very meaningful to me. Aloha is so much more than a Hawaiian greeting - it’s a mindset and a way of life rooted in presence, compassion, humility, and love.   To live with aloha is to embody peace, kindness, understanding, and generosity — to give to others, to the world around you (or the ‘āina, the land), and most...

In today’s episode, I’m building on the idea from Episode 2 about “doing less” and how you can simplify your day-to-day and as well as your big picture.   The goal is not only to do less, but to ensure that what you are focusing on aligns with what matters most to you and creates a sense of purpose.   I make the comparison of our bodies, how we are aware of when we may need to “slim down.” Just li...

This is just a mini episode to hold space for everyone in Texas affected by the flooding this past holiday weekend 💙 My heart is with you, I am giving my love, support, & prayers to all 🤍 I want to offer some words of comfort in this episode.   I had a regular podcast episode scheduled for today, but it felt more important to acknowledge the families and communities affected, the first respo...

In this episode, Alyssa reflects on the importance of rest and recovery for our overall well being, state of mind, and ability to achieve our goals.   She talks to a couple of moments in her life where she appreciated companies that created space for this (Google’s rest weeks in the summer), and when others shared the importance of rest (a loved one on Maui leaving a Time magazine on her coffee ta...

Welcome to the debut episode of my new podcast, "With Love and Aloha" In this episode, you'll learn: - A bit about me and what inspired me to make this podcast. - The meaning of aloha and how I'll be incorporating concepts into a grounded and balanced way of living. And how I'll be mixing in different Hawaiian terms and beliefs into future episodes. - How happiness and a happy life is unique to ea...

Trailer / Opener - Welcome to the With Love & Aloha Podcast, a life coaching podcast hosted by Alyssa Lee. Here you'll find inspiration, personal stories, and different perspectives to help you live a balanced, happy, and fulfilling life. Hope you enjoy the podcast series :) Happy Listening!    If interested in personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions, message me on Instagram at @love_and_aloha_l...