With Love and Aloha - A Life Coaching Podcast

Episode 34: 🌴 Aloha Friday 🌴Volcano Safety Tips - What to Expect, Pack, & Watch For 🌋🩶

In this Aloha Friday educational episode, I’m sharing volcano safety tips and what to keep in mind when visiting Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.  I share tips on how to stay informed, what to pack and bring, and what to be aware of that is unique to the volcanic environment (Pele’s hair, volcanic gases, etc).
It’s an environment where you need to be prepared for anything and everything - so I’m here to share reminders to help you prepare for a trip to Kīlauea, so you can enjoy her beauty safely and comfortably 🌋✨
 
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Episode 33: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination ✨How my Kīlauea trip Exemplified This 🌋🩶

This week’s episode centers around a theme that’s I believe is core to living with peace and fulfillment.  To enjoy the journey and all the moments along the way, not just the destination 🌿
 
This idea was inspired by my trip to Kīlauea, our active volcano on the Big Island. I arrived on November 1st, with the eruption window predicted for the 1st through the 10th… and it happened to erupt on the very last day of my trip on the 9th 🌋 
 
While the eruption was the “destination,” what truly stayed with me was the "journey" in those nine days leading up to it. From exploring the park’s trails, meeting new friends, and sharing stories under the stars, to capturing quiet, peaceful moments photographing gentle lava flows at night and sunrise. 🌋📸🌅
 
It reminded me that the most meaningful parts of life often unfolds on the way to a destination - in the waiting, the wonder, and the moments we don’t plan 💫
 
Tune in as I share about my trip to Kilauea, and how this trip deepened my appreciation for patience, presence, and the beauty of the journey itself 🩶✨
 
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Episode 32: Kīlauea - Our active Volcano & Mythology of Pele 🌋🩶

This week I’m on the Big Island to visit our amazing active volcano, Kilauea 🌋🩶
 
In this fun fact aloha Friday episode, I share about how to pronounce Kilauea, its meaning as well as some of its history and ties to the mythology of Pele, Hawaii’s volcanic goddess 🌋🩶
 
Tune in to learn more about our awe-inspiring volcano that is capturing hearts (and cameras!) with its mesmerizing eruptions ✨
 
There’s also a nice touch of coqui frogs in the background, which was perfect for a big island recording 🐸🌿
 
If you’re interested in seeing some volcano photos, check out my photography instagram at @alee_maui_photography 📸 🤍
 
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Episode 31: Maryann Ramirez - Learnings from her Diabetic Health Journey & 20 Years at Disney 🏰🤍✨

Today I’m joined by a very good friend of mine, Maryann Ramirez - who shares stories and learnings from her personal health journey as a diabetic & her 20 years working at Disney (She just had her 20th anniversary!) 🐭 🏰✨
 
We talk about topics like happiness is a choice, putting yourself and health first, and the importance of community & finding your people 🤍
 
Maryann also shares lessons from her time at Disney, such as taking care of your people, and how people remember moments - how they felt - more than anything else 💛  And we tie in how the aloha spirit is very similar to the Disney guest service spirit and other customer service models 🌺
 
Join us while we talk about important life lessons, how the magic and experience of life is in how we treat each other, and as we talk about fun stories with Disney autography books, Winnie the Pooh, how music / orchestras have parallels to life, and more 🤍
 
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Episode 30: 🌴 Aloha Friday 🌴 Hauʻoli Lā Heleuī 🎃 Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Or as said in Hawaiian: Hauʻoli Lā Heleuī 🎃And for all the trick-or-treaters: Kiliki o Lapu (“Trick or treat!” 🍬)
In this Aloha Friday mini episode, I share how to say these Halloween phrases in Hawaiian and explore the history of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating. From ancient Celtic traditions and honoring ancestors to how trick-or-treating, I talk about how the sweet tradition became what we know today 🎃🕯️
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays.  It's a playful, creative day that reconnects us with imagination, costumes, and keeps us young at heart ✨
Tune in to celebrate and learn about the holiday with a touch of aloha 🤍
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Episode 29: Lavender — Science of How It Calms & Fascinating History 💜🌿

In this episode, we explore one of nature’s most calming gifts — lavender.
 
I share how I first began using it to help me sleep 🛌, and how it’s now woven into small rituals in my everyday life — from sipping blueberry lavender tea 🍵 to surrounding myself with its peaceful, soft color that helps bring me back to center 🧘🤍
 
We explore the science behind lavender’s calming and healing properties, and dive into its history and ancient roots, dating back thousands of years ⏳ Long before modern research confirmed its benefits, civilizations like the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks intuitively understood its power to soothe, restore, and renew ✨
 
Lavender was often used in sacred rituals, offerings to the gods, beauty and comfort, and for healing wounds and ailments, symbolizing purity, healing, and cleansing 🌿
 
Whether you’re hoping to invite more peace into your evenings or simply feel more grounded throughout your day, I’ll share easy ways to integrate lavender into your own life — through scent, color, or daily habits 💜
 
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Episode 28: 🌴Aloha Friday 🌴 The Nēnē – Hawaii’s Gentle Guardian 🪶🌺

In this episode, we’re celebrating the nēnē, Hawaii’s beloved state bird. 🪶🌺 We explore the meaning of its name, the history of how it came to the islands, and why it’s one of the rarest and most unique birds in the world.
Once nearly extinct, the nēnē now stands as a beautiful symbol of resilience, gentleness, and harmony with the ʻāina.
🎧 Listen now on this aloha friday's episode of With Love and Aloha — a story of quiet strength, adaptation, and aloha. 🌈
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Episode 27: Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month – My Personal Miscarriage Story 💜

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and while I spent the official day privately honoring my little ones, I also wanted to share my story 💜  to bring more light, understanding, and compassion to this topic 🤍
 
This year, I experienced both a failed IVF transfer and a miscarriage (early losses of two baby boys). And I wanted to share to bring awareness of what it really feels like — because I didn’t fully understand the depth and intensity of this kind of grief until I went through it myself 🩵
 
The first failed transfer brought its own wave of loss and heartbreak, even before the intensity of my miscarriage that followed. Both carried unique feelings that were hard to name but impossible to forget.
 
We’ll talk about:🌿 Misconceptions about miscarriage and IVF💜 The emotional complexity of loss🤍 How to begin finding your way through it — perspectives and mindsets that helped me heal💫 And how to truly support someone who’s experienced it
If you’ve been through miscarriage or pregnancy loss, know you’re not alone. And if you haven’t but want to understand how to support someone who has, this episode can help you hold that space with more empathy and care. 🩵
 
✨ Please share this episode with anyone who this may help and allow them to feel seen — whether they’ve experienced loss themselves or want to better support someone who has.
 
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Episode 26: 🌴Aloha Friday 🌴 Ānuenue — Rainbows & Their Symbolism in Hawaii 🌈

In Hawaiian, ānuenue means “rainbow” — a symbol of harmony, transformation, and connection. In this episode, I share how to pronounce the word, the symbolism and meaning it holds in Hawaiian culture, the different types of rainbows and moonbows, and why geographically they’re so common across our islands. You’ll also hear a few fun facts from Hawaiian history — including how the rainbow became part of our state license plate. 🩵 
Tune in to celebrate the magic of Hawaiʻi’s most colorful symbol — the ānuenue 🌈✨
 
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🎙️ Episode 25: Dan Girard — From Bullied to Business Owner 🚀 Navigating Life’s Challenges

Today I’m joined by my colleague at AWS, Dan Girard — an IT professional with over 30 years of experience and a deep passion for car racing. From working at iconic companies like AOL to becoming a seasoned security specialist at AWS and running his own business that merges his love for technology and motorsports, Dan’s story is one of true transformation 🏎️
 
Growing up, Dan had a rough go. He was bullied, acted out, and was eventually sent to military school. But through a few powerful turning points — meeting the right people, small moments of kindness, and his own curiosity for video games, car racing, and tech — his entire path changed 💫
 
In this conversation, Dan shares his journey from a tough childhood to building a thriving career and business. We explore lessons and advice on navigating life’s challenges, building resiliency, giving yourself grace, and remembering that sometimes one small moment can change everything🌱✨
 
If you’re feeling stuck, facing challenges, or need a reminder that growth is possible no matter where you are, this episode is for you. 🎧💙
 
Dan’s contact:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-girard/
🌐 Website: https://www.osms.io/
🏎️ Instagram: @dan_osms.io
 
📚 Book mentioned: “The Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter
 
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