Heartbeat Narratives

Malachi: Boots & Beats [mini]

LINE DANCING · Some of the best conversations happen when you least expect them. At 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in Hilo, Molly interviews Malachi, a 22-year-old born and raised on Big Island who recently found an unexpected new passion: line dancing. Decked out in his palaka shirt and cowboy boots, Malachi shares how a TikTok dance and a friend’s invitation led him into a community he now looks forward to every week. His line dancing curiosity quickly became a favorite pastime. Malachi talks about learning the dances and meeting new people,. He also shares why he chooses to stay positive through life’s ups and downs. Pull on your boots and enjoy this mini-sode!  Episode Highlights 01:10 — born and raised big island 01:54 — good vibes 02:35 — tiktok dance = a new obsession 03:55 —  favorite songs 04:42 — from hula to hip-hop to line dancing 05:44 — cowboy boots, palaka shirts 06:04 — beginner line dancing tips: just jump in 07:07 — live, laugh, love ✌️ 09:11 — be kind  Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartbeat-narratives/id1788155497] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7oVwkhz023lslYxFt] * Substack [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/subscribe] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Heartbeat-Narratives-Podcast] * Heartbeat Narratives Website [https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcast.com/] Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS3vZtJQ3doij18R9PRQIweoOQ7X2tC6q1K0pL-B-QVO4fA/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=116605034282445438919] Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatnarratives] Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik A Diversity of Experiences: Guests on Heartbeat Narratives share their own perspectives and experiences. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. We invite you to listen with an open mind and enjoy the joy and insight offered from many different vantage points.

Story Collecting in the Wild

Join me for a short reflection on story collecting in the wild featuring unexpected narratives from my life lately :) -Molly Episode Highlights 00:29 — stand up comedy got me thinking 03:07 — spring chaos 04:01 — a night at the ... valet 06:04 — recruiting strangers for my podcast 07:10 — meeting auntie marilyn at long's 10:05 — a pit stop in kalihi 11:21 — old hawaiʻi 13:43 — life lately 14:03 — hungry, hungry hawaiian   16:30 — cartastrophe 🛒 17:45 — waking up to the moment, paying kindness forward ✨ 18:50 — upcoming heartbeat guests Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartbeat-narratives/id1788155497] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7oVwkhz023lslYxFt] * Substack [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/subscribe] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Heartbeat-Narratives-Podcast] * Heartbeat Narratives Website [https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcast.com/] Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS3vZtJQ3doij18R9PRQIweoOQ7X2tC6q1K0pL-B-QVO4fA/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=116605034282445438919] Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatnarratives] Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik A Diversity of Experiences: Guests on Heartbeat Narratives share their own perspectives and experiences. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. We invite you to listen with an open mind and enjoy the joy and insight offered from many different vantage points.

Emily: Nourishing the Spirit through Whole-Person Agriculture

In today’s conversation, we invite you to meet Emily Reno, founder of Mezclada, whose journey through farming, travel, dance, and entrepreneurship has shaped a life rooted in curiosity and vibrancy. Now based in México, where she has reconnected with her ancestral roots, Emily shares how her experiences abroad and within agriculture inspired her to create Mezclada with the belief that farming should be “viable for everyone, not just those with access to wealth and privilege.” Through her consulting work and her podcast, The Transcendent Farmer, Emily supports farmers, especially women, in accessing land, funding, and emotional resilience while navigating an often demanding industry. Her work brings together regenerative agriculture, behavioral psychology, spirituality, and systems thinking in a way that is both practical and personal. At the center of Emily’s philosophy is the idea of the “transcendent farmer,” someone who approaches agriculture not just as a profession, but as a way of living in relationship with the land, intuition, and the greater community.  Molly and Emily initially connected through their shared experience in the 2025 New Voices AMPLIFY program through AIR Media, a fellowship designed to help independent podcasters grow their shows and reach more listeners. Learn more at: https://airmedia.org/announcing-airs-2025-new-voices-amplify-fellows Episode Highlights 02:05 — broadcasting from central méxico 02:29 — the winding road that led emily south 07:13 — reconnecting with roots & claiming dual citizenship 09:24 — what lights her up 10:02 — tango nights + fearless beginnings 12:15 — why dance feels like freedom 17:11 — building a farm rooted in joy, healing + play 18:06 — how farming found her 19:55 — garden kid to agriculture advocate 24:09 — entrepreneurship, equity & reshaping food systems 28:31 — helping farmers thrive beyond survival mode 32:45 — defining “the transcendent farmer”  34:34 — dreaming bigger: courses, community + global impact 36:34 — tacos + food that feeds the soul 38:27 — where to connect with emily + her work 40:07 — trusting intuition  Connect with Emily and Mezclada:  * Website: https://mezclada.co/ [https://mezclada.co/] * Podcast: https://mezclada.co/podcast/ [https://mezclada.co/podcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mezclada [https://www.youtube.com/@mezclada] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mezclada.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/mezclada.co/] Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartbeat-narratives/id1788155497] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7oVwkhz023lslYxFt] * Substack [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/subscribe] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Heartbeat-Narratives-Podcast] * Heartbeat Narratives Website [https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcast.com/] Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS3vZtJQ3doij18R9PRQIweoOQ7X2tC6q1K0pL-B-QVO4fA/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=116605034282445438919] Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatnarratives] Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik A Diversity of Experiences: Guests on Heartbeat Narratives share their own perspectives and experiences. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. We invite you to listen with an open mind and enjoy the joy and insight offered from many different vantage points.

Micah & Rachel's Love Story: A Recipe We Didn't Expect

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY · Today we’re joined by Rachel Fukumoto and Micah Kekoa Davis to share their unexpected - and adorable - love story that all started in the kitchen. The two met in culinary school on Oʻahu and quickly became best friends, never expecting their connection to turn romantic. Now married and living in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Rachel works as a farmer grant writer while Micah is a sous chef. Together, they’re building a life of joy and presence, indulging inJapanese comfort food, pasta nights, and endless teasing. They reflect on the funny turns their relationship has taken, from late-night talks and awkward DMs to a rom-com-worthy reunion in New York City. They also share stories about living in a jungle yurt during the pandemic, navigating a millennial + Gen Z age gap, choosing not to have children, and learning how to communicate well. Their banter strikes the balance between playful and reflective, and centers on navigating life with your best friend. Enjoy!  Heartbeat Updates 00:06 launching my substack! + heart circles subscribe here [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/]🤎 01:03 Uncle Monroe / Sulubika positive health update monroe's openkeys benefit concert details [https://theopenkeys.org/] - june 6 @ international marketplace center stage from 12-2pm * monroe's episode on apple podcasts  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monroe-the-im-possible-mission-of-a/id1788155497?i=1000696194113&l=zh-Hans-CN] * monroe's episode on spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pM7qQSqd4yyEd4TNHqpAF?si=HWuTsVjDQZ2Wox24LaDHTQ] Episode Highlights 02:29 welcome to the menu 03:30 food is their love language 05:14 aloha rachel & micah 07:45 a culinary school meet-cute 09:50 besties first 10:51 foodland to forever: the turning point 15:28 first date 17:53 "last hurrah" 21:09 getting back together  23:11 long-distance: hi > nyc 23:37 the vegas plot twist 24:56 *the rom-com moment* 25:57 the rules of long distance 27:21 lāhainā fires bring micah home 29:22 yurt life on the big island 31:20 new york through her eyes 32:37 navigating a 7-year age gap 36:51 the things they love most 40:25 what's next? 42:06 soulmate à la carte + fav movies  Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartbeat-narratives/id1788155497] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7oVwkhz023lslYxFt] * Substack [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/subscribe] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Heartbeat-Narratives-Podcast] * Heartbeat Narratives Website [https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcast.com/] Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS3vZtJQ3doij18R9PRQIweoOQ7X2tC6q1K0pL-B-QVO4fA/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=116605034282445438919] Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatnarratives] Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik A Diversity of Experiences: Guests on Heartbeat Narratives share their own perspectives and experiences. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. We invite you to listen with an open mind and enjoy the joy and insight offered from many different vantage points.

Naoko-san: A Cup of Peace in Kamakura コーヒー [mini]

A CUP OF PEACE · In this episode of Heartbeat Narratives, a quiet walk through the streets of Kamakura, Japan leads to an unexpected conversation with Naoko Noguchi-san and her husband, Katsuyo-san, the couple behind and owners of, Idobata Coffee, a small coffee truck they began together after retirement as part of their “second life.” Naoko-san reflects on the joy of meeting people from around the world and the peace found in global connections. From across the Pacific, this episode celebrates aloha, kindness, and the quiet ways coffee can bring people together. Idobata Coffee: http://www.idobata-kotsubo.net/ Listen & Subscribe * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heartbeat-narratives/id1788155497] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7oVwkhz023lslYxFt] * Substack [https://heartbeatnarrativespodcast.substack.com/subscribe] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@Heartbeat-Narratives-Podcast] * Heartbeat Narratives Website [https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcast.com/] Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS3vZtJQ3doij18R9PRQIweoOQ7X2tC6q1K0pL-B-QVO4fA/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=116605034282445438919] Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatnarratives] Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik A Diversity of Experiences: Guests on Heartbeat Narratives share their own perspectives and experiences. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. We invite you to listen with an open mind and enjoy the joy and insight offered from many different vantage points.