Morning Mana'o
The goal of this podcast is to inspire and motivate us to live with greater Aloha. Not sure what Aloha means? Take a deep dive into this profound word with creator and host, Luana Kawaʻa as she shares her life experiences as a native Hawaiian wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. Searching for peace and purpose in your life? Need a little extra boost? Striving to be a little better each day? Take a breath of aloha here, each day on the Morning Mana'o Podcast! ... Subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast on social media and with your family and friends. Follow along on Instagram @morningmanao and Facebook. For more information and to work with me, go to luanakawaa.com.
Episodes
93 episodes
Starting the Year with Aloha
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 (calaba...
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Maluhia: Finding Greater Peace in Life
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 Face...
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The Tradition of First Birthday Lūʻau
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 famil...
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Nōhie: How to Keep it Simple and Uncomplicated
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 Mornin...
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Maui Nō Ka ʻOi - Maui is the Best!
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 ...
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Waele: Weeding Allows Beautiful Things to Bloom
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 ma...
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S3E7 - Pehea Kou Piko? A Cultural Practice to Connect to the Past, Present, and Future
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 Ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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Season 3: Episode 5: Kaʻuiki, Sacred Fortress
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Wahi Pana: Hāliʻimaile
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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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Wahi Pana, Storied Places: Puʻu Kekaʻa
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Season 3: Episode 3 - Choose Your Word, Change Your Mindset
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 w...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Practices To End The Year And Prepare For The New Year
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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Hoʻōla: Turning Hurt into Healing
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 cho...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Season 2 Episode 16 - ʻIliʻili, Smooth Stones
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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Season 2 Episode - Hōʻailona (Signs)
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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Season 2 Episode 14 - My Advice for Mothers
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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Season 2 - Episode 13: Makuahine (Mother)
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...
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Service is Love
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. L...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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Season 2 Episode 11 - Be the Light!
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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Season 2 Episode 10 - Let Your Light Shine
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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Season 2 Episode 9 - Sitting With Your Emotions
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 P...
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Season 2 Episode 8 - The Healing Power of Love
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 hea...
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Episode 8
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Season 2 Episode 7 - Power, Love, and a Sound Mind
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 t...
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Season 2 Episode 6 - Faith Over Fear
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 today...
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Episode 6
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