With Love and Aloha - A Life Coaching Podcast

Episode 51: Geologist & Fallout Cosplayer - Martin Laback 🪨

💥 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Life Lessons – oh my! 💥
 
Today I’m joined by geologist Martin Laback, who shares his journey of getting into Geology, his love for earthquakes & volcanos, his gold expeditions (yes, that was an assignment), and what about his work really resonates with him. We chat about the power of nature, and how elements of it can teach us about resilience and happiness. 🌿
 
Also, Martin and I met through cosplaying, specifically, Fallout ☢️💙 So we also chat about parallels of exploring as a Geologist and exploring in the games of Fallout :)
 
Tune in to hang out with us to learn more about the Geology world and concepts around finding what you truly love to do.
 
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Episode 50: Lōkahi — A Hawaiian Word About Harmony 🤍

This Aloha Friday marks Episode 50 🎉, and in this episode I’m sharing one of my favorite Hawaiian words and concepts: Lokahi.  A word that teaches us about harmony, unity, and alignment.
I tie this idea into "Aloha," because Aloha is more than a word, it's a way of life. A way of moving through the world with respect, presence, balance, and care for ourselves, others, and the land. Lokahi holds similar values and reminds us that harmony itself can also be a way of life.
Lokahi teaches us that harmony doesn’t mean perfection. It means allowing different energies to coexist — fire and ice, rest and action, strength and softness — and still work together 🩵
And for any video game fans 🎮, you might recognize the symbol of Lokahi from "The Legend of Zelda", where it represents balance, unity, and wholeness in another form.
May this episode invite you back into alignment as you head into the weekend. Happy Aloha Friday, friends 🫶🏼🤍

Episode 49: Yin & Yang – Balancing Energies ☯️

In this episode, we explore one of my favorite concepts I often teach my clients: Balance and the Yin & Yangs of life ☯️✨
Yin & Yang reminds us that balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about harmony and responding to the ebbs and flows of life 🌊 We need both. However, when we lean too heavily into one side, we can feel disconnected or out of sync. True fulfillment comes from allowing both energies to coexist and support one another 🤍
We begin with a brief look at the history of the Yin & Yang concept, exploring its ancient roots and the wisdom behind this timeless philosophy 🕯️📜 From there, we dive into the dance between opposite forces - rest and action, softness and strength, intuition and intention ⚖️ We also talk about feminine and masculine energy, and why honoring both is essential for a happy, fulfilling, and aligned life ✨
Tune in for a conversation that helps you notice where your energy wants to recalibrate—and how rebalancing can bring more ease, clarity, and joy into your life 🌿💫
 
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Episode 48: ❄️ Poliʻahu ❄️ Our Hawaiian Snow Goddess 🤍

In today’s Aloha Friday episode, I’m going to teach you about our Hawaiian Snow Goddess, Poli’ahu 🩵
 
Some strength arrives quietly, like snow blanketing the mountain. In a land known for fire, lava, and creation, Poliʻahu represents a different kind of power - one rooted in stillness, restraint, and balance. Her presence reminds us that not all strength erupts.
 
In this episode, we explore the lore and meaning of Poliʻahu,  including the deeper significance of her name, which translates as “the embrace of snow.” Through her story and her contrast with Pele, tune in as I share the Hawaiian lore and reflect on what it means to have power in stillness 🫶🏼 🤍
 
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Also, if you would like to see my vlog of my visit to see snow on Mauna Kea, visit my YouTube here (@lava_love_and_aloha):
https://youtu.be/3Ie_zcpOnRs?si=Za2YzDdBLagUP_sc

Episode 47: Tony Moy - Turning Your Hobby Into a Business 🎨✨

For today’s episode, I’m joined by my first guest of 2026! and I’m so honored to welcome my talented friend Tony Moy, an accomplished watercolor artist, author, and storyteller 🌊🎨
 
Ten years ago, Tony made a bold leap - transitioning from a Director-level role in technology to turning his lifelong love of art into a full-time business. What makes his journey especially inspiring is how intentionally it unfolded - by blending creative passion with the skills, discipline, and experience he gained throughout his career. 🤍
 
In this episode, Tony shares his story from working full-time in tech, to moonlighting as an artist, to eventually taking the leap into entrepreneurship. We talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business, the mindset shifts required along the way, and how to know when you’re ready to go all in ✨
 
Together, we explore:
How to find (or reconnect with) your muse or hobby
How to build a strong foundation before making the leap
What’s truly required - mentally, emotionally, and practically - to turn a passion into a business 💛
 
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or someone dreaming of turning any passion into a business, Tony offers grounded wisdom, honest perspective, and encouraging advice.
 
Connect with Tony:🌐 Website: https://www.tonymoy.art/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_moy📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tonyMoy
 
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Episode 46: Aloha Friday - Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! 🥂✨

Happy New Year! 🥂🤍 This is the first episode of 2026, and the kickoff of Season 2 of With Love & Aloha 🌴🌈
In this mini Aloha Friday episode, we explore the new year's phrase "Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou" and break down how to pronounce and the deeper meaning behind each word:✨ hauʻoli (joy)🌾 makahiki (season or cycle)🌱 hou (new or renewed)
Rather than rushing into resolutions or pressure-filled goals, this episode is an invitation to slow down and reflect on what it means to enter a new year with presence, alignment, and aloha 🤍🌊
If you’re looking for a gentle way to begin the year or step into your new cycle, this episode is for you 🌺✨ Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou 🤍🌈
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Episode 45: Happy New Year! 🥂✨ Creating Alignment for 2026 🤍

Episode 45: Happy New Year! 🥂✨ Creating Alignment for 2026 🤍
As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about goals, intentions, and what we want more of in our lives ✨ But alignment goes deeper than resolutions or productivity 🤍 it’s about orienting your life towards and setting sail towards your north star - what you care most about ⛵
 
In this episode, I explore what it means to align your goals with your values, your energy, and the way you actually want to feel each day 🤍
 
I want you to reflect on this question for 2026: What costs you more to keep than to let go of? 🤍 Whether it’s a habit, a commitment, a belief, or a version of yourself that no longer fits, alignment often begins with release 🌊🍃 This then will allow you to say yes more to the things that matter to you ✨
 
Tune in as I talk about how to listen to your heart and gut as a compass for 2026 - helping you make decisions, set goals that feel supportive instead of draining, and create a year that feels good and allows you to focus on what really matters to you 🥂
 
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Episode 44: 🎄 Mele Kalikimaka 🎄 Feeling the Wonder & Awe of Christmas ✨

When we’re children, Christmas magic feels effortless 🎅🏼 The excitement for Santa, Christmas lights, making cookies, and that amazing feeling on Christmas morning opening gifts 🎁 In this episode, I reflect on that childhood sense of awe and how, as adults, we can reconnect with it again.
 
Whether it’s through a walk down memory lane to a feel-good memory 🤍, or by finding wonder in something nearby in the present moment - like watching a fireplace or enjoying the smell of hot cocoa or apple cider - all of these little things can bring moments of awe ✨
 
In this episode, I share a few personal memories of falling asleep under the tree, discovering Pokémon Blue in my stocking, and spending a magical Christmas in Paris ✨ Which was also my first time out of the country :) Wandering the Christmas markets and seeing the Eiffel Tower glowing against the winter sky is something I’ll never forget 🌌🤍
 
Lastly, I explore how nature is always offering us gifts of awe - the stars, the trees, the quiet…the beauty that doesn’t ask for anything in return. Wonder truly is all around us - it just takes slowing down and letting ourselves take it in to enjoy it 🕊️
 
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Episode 43: Makahiki & the Winter Solstice — a Season of Renewal ❄️

As we approach the Winter Solstice on December 21st, I wanted to talk about Makahiki, which is a Hawaiian season of rest, gratitude, and renewal 🤍✨
 
Makahiki reminds us that slowing down is not falling behind. That rest is part of our cycles and allows us to then after step into a renewal 🌱
 
The winter solstice lands at the peak of this season of rest (celebrated from October to February), and serves as a turning point where darkness begins to turn to light 🤍
 
This season teaches us to honor both the dark and the light. How shedding what no longer serves us or our “darkness”, makes room for lightness, balance, and renewal. Like yin and yang, both energies have value and create a balance ☯️
 
I hope this episode grounds you as we approach the solstice and brings you some love, light, and aloha on your aloha Friday 🫶🏼🤍🌴✨
 
#makahiki #wintersolstice #seasonofrest #selfcare #alohafriday

Episode 42: A Year in Reflection with Maya Klein 🤍✨

With the holidays and New Year just around the corner, I wanted to create an end-of-year reflection episode :) And what better guest to bring back than my best friend, Maya Klein, who was also my very first guest on the show (Pharmacist & Home Organizer) 🤍
 
In this conversation, we reflect on our personal and professional journeys over the past year, sharing lessons learned, moments of synchronicity, and the importance of mindfulness, nature, and honoring life’s seasons 🌿✨ Maya also shares grounding practices she’s embracing around the Winter Solstice ❄️ and in her daily meditation 🧘🏽‍♀️
 
I also reflect on starting this podcast this year - what it’s meant to me, how it’s grown, and how meaningful it is to connect with listeners around the world 🌍 (I share stats of where everyone is tuning in from)
 
One of our favorite themes is the idea that there are many “New Years” - January 1st 🎉, Chinese New Year (year of the Snake), birthdays 🎂, seasonal shifts 🍂, or any moment you choose for renewal 🌱 It’s also okay to be in progress at these point, because life is all about the journey.
 
Tune in as we talk about gratitude, growth, reflection, and defining your own new beginning ✨ I hope this episode helps you reflect on your own path and how you define your on your timelines and renewals 🤍
 
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