For today’s Aloha Friday episode, I want to teach you about Lei Day and May Day 🌺

In this episode, we explore the origins of both holidays, and how in 1927 Lei Day was first celebrated as a Hawaiian expression of a tradition rooted in renewal, life, and connection 🤍

Across cultures, May Day has long been a celebration of the changing seasons, of flowers blooming and life returning. And here in Hawaiʻi, that spirit is beautifully reflected through the tradition of the lei 🌺

But a lei represents so much more than just flowers. It carries aloha, respect, presence, and intention. Transforming this day into a meaningful reminder of love, connection, and renewal 🫶🏼🤍

Tune in to learn more about the history behind both holidays, and to take a moment to slow down and appreciate the natural cycles of life 🌿

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In this Aloha Friday episode, I want to teach you the Hawaiian word “puahiohio,” which means whirlwind or dust devil.

Breaking it down, “pua” can mean to emerge or burst forth, while “hiohio” describes spinning or swirling movement. Therefore together meaning whirlwind or something that spins.

During my experiences on the volcano, I often playfully call these phenomena “volnados” as they are dust devils that also have elements mixed in from the volcano 🔥🩶 like tephra and lava Kīlauea creates her own weather at times with itense heat, rising air, and shifting winds… creating the perfect conditions for a puahiohio to appear 🌪️

Fun fact too: During my very first eruption, I captured this phenomenon on video… and those clips were even featured on the news where I called it a Volnado 😃🌋🌪️ Here's a link to that video:

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/11/volnado-seen-during-kilauea-eruption/

Join me for a fun episode where I teach more about the language, nature, and the powerful ways the earth expresses itself 🩶

#hawaiianlanguage #hawaiianwords #puahiohio #dustdevil #volnado #kilauea #volcano #eruption

In this episode, I share a bit of history of Earth Day, and how the start of the US holiday in 1970 sparked change (policy changes, protective efforts) 🌱 And how it even grew into a global holiday where 190+ countries now bring awareness to our shared responsibility to protect the planet we call home 🌎🩵

I talk about sustainability in our every day lives - not perfection, but how small, mindful choices can add up over time. From simple habits to a deeper awareness of how we interact with nature, this episode is all about finding ways to live more intentionally and in harmony with the world around us 🫶🏼🤍

I also share what Earth Day means to me personally 🩵How being surrounded by powerful, ever-changing landscapes has shaped my perspective, and why nature isn’t just something we observe, but something we’re deeply connected to ✨

At the end of the day, taking care of the Earth is taking care of ourselves. We are not separate from nature, we are part of it. And when we nurture it, we nurture our own well-being, our future, and each other.

This episode is a reminder to slow down, reconnect, and appreciate the beauty and balance of this planet 🩵 and to honor the role we each play in protecting it 🌿

#earthday #happyearthday #sustainability

In today’s Aloha Friday episode, I wan to teach you about the the Hawaiian word “Maluhia” 🤍 Which means to calm, peace, tranquility, and a sense of safety 🕊️

In this episode, I’m offering a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and come back to a place of inner stillness… even when life feels a little chaotic.

We live in a fast-paced world that can feel like it’s constantly asking more from us 🩵

But peace isn’t something we have to go out and find, it’s something we return to. It’s always available to us, and it just takes creating the space and allowing ourselves to receive it 🫶🏼✨

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Episode 72: Mrs. Marquez - My 1st Grade Teacher 🍎🤍

In this episode, I have a guest that is very near and dear to my heart - my first grade teacher, Mrs. Marquez! 🍎 With National Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in early May, this felt like the perfect time to reflect on just how much teachers shape us during such an important growth stage of our lives 🤍

After 30 years of teaching, Mrs. Marquez shares what she’s learned, the moments that have stayed with her.

We talk about our own memories together… the funny moments, the classroom activities, my friends, singing songs in choir, and … even my baking soda volcano project I did later in elementary school 🤓🌋🧪(which feels very fitting now 😄)

Also, Mrs. Marquez got to see Episode 40 at Kīlauea! 🌋 So we reflect on that too and share our experience and awe of our beautiful volcano. We also share a love for photography 📸 which made this conversation even more special.

Tune in for a feel-good wholesome episode about about gratitude, growth, and honoring the people who help shape who we become 🫶🏼🤍

#teacherappreciation #teachersmatter #fullcircle #gratitude #kilauea #volcano #podcast #aloha

In this Aloha Friday episode, we explore two Hawaiian words: “pau” (finished) and “hana hou” (go again).

Life is full of cycles, natural endings and resets 🤍

We regularly see chapters closing, seasons shifting, and moments of pausing before beginning again. Even just yesterday, Kīlauea marked “pau” on her 44th episode, and now we wait as she prepares for her “hana hou,” which, in part, inspired this episode 🌋

In this episode, we talk about how each pause or ending brings the opportunity to begin again, and how this is a natural rhythm of life ☀️ Just like the way each day comes to a close, and a new one begins 🤍

It’s a reminder to honor what is complete, while staying open to what’s ready to start anew… and that life offers a beautiful rhythm of pau and hana hou 🫶🏼🤍

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Today’s episode was inspired by the Artemis II mission, as it’s made me think about the Pale Blue Dot quote by Carl Sagan and the humbling perspective it gives us about life on Earth 🩵

“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us.”

In this episode, we explore the story behind those words 🌎 We talk about who Carl Sagan was, the moment that inspired the quote, and why it continues to resonate so deeply today 🤍

We also connect this perspective to what astronauts are experiencing now, as they return on their voyage back from the moon. The same awe and wonder… that can give an entirely different perspective on life and what it means.

This conversation is an invitation to zoom out.

To let your problems feel a little smaller.

To remember how short and precious life is.

To reconnect with what really matters.

Join me for a conversation around awe and a new perspective. As these space missions remind us that we are all part of something bigger 🫶🏼🩵✨

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Tanguay to explore the heart behind her new baby care company (BabyCare LLC), and the journey that led her there 🍼✨ She is a very special guest to me, as we have been long-time friends since high school 🤍💙

With a background in pediatrics, Julia shares how her firsthand experience caring for little ones, combined with the gaps she personally encountered in her own motherhood journey, shaped her understanding of what babies and parents truly need 👶🏼 What began as a professional calling in pediatrics naturally evolved into building her own company rooted in care and real-life experience 🌿

Dr. Tanguay dives into the inspiration behind her brand, the gaps she saw in the baby care space, and the mission that continues to guide her work today 💫 This conversation offers a thoughtful look at entrepreneurship through a purpose-driven lens, blending clinical expertise with real-life insight.

We also share different perspectives on pregnancy and motherhood, including aspects of those journeys that aren’t often talked about 🤍

Whether you’re a new parent, an aspiring founder, or simply curious to learn more about baby care through the lens of a pediatric professional, this episode is for you 🫶🏼🎙️🩵

Connect with Julia:

https://www.babycarellc.com/meetdrtanguay

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#babycare #pediatrics #motherhood #healthandwellnesspodcast #podcast