Kanaka State of Mind - Day 4: Service Without a Spotlight

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 27: Act Like Youʻre Part of the Hui

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau uses the image of the waʻa to explore what it really means to be part of a hui, not just a passenger: sharing the load, contributing in real ways, and also letting others carry their part instead of doing everything yourself. If you’ve ever felt resentful because you’re doing all the work, or called yourself “part of the team” while mostly enjoying the benefits, this episode will help you check your role in the canoe.

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 26: You Bloom Different in the Right Conditions

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau unpacks how people, especially keiki and caregivers, thrive when they’re properly nourished with love, safety, resources, and support — and how much harm we do when we call someone “weak” or “lazy” when they’re actually undernourished. This episode is an invitation to look at your conditions, not just your willpower, and to offer yourself and others the kind of “water” that lets real blooming happens.

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 25: Leave the Past in the Past

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau explores how the past can keep living in our minds long after the moment is over, and why it matters to recognize when a story, conflict, or version of ourselves belongs in the past instead of running our present. If you’ve been stuck replaying old hurt or feeding old stories, this episode is a reminder that not everything from yesterday deserves today’s energy.

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 24: Betrayed by Your Own

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau explores the pain of betrayal from people who were supposed to be safe: family, friends, partners, and other people close enough to know where the deepest hurts live. This episode is about discernment after betrayal, the difference between bitterness and wisdom, and how to protect your heart without pretending that damage never happened.

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 23: Watch Your Mouth

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau unpacks how harsh criticism, gossip, and moral superiority can come back to humble us, and why it matters to pay attention to the words we throw at other people. If you’ve ever been quick to judge someone else’s choices, habits, or mistakes, this episode is a reminder that our words have consequences — and that wisdom starts when we use our mouths more carefully.