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Kanaka State of Mind - Day 29: Leave Your Hilahila at the Door

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau digs into what it means to choose to show up fully without letting shame, shyness, embarrassment or the fear of judgment walk through the door with you. If you've been hovering at the entrance of something you really want — a calling, a creative pursuit, a community, a version of yourself — this episode is the nudge to leave the hilahila at home and step all the way onto the space calling you.

Kanaka State of Mind - Day 28: Get Your Line Ready Before You Cast

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau uses fishing to explore what it means to prepare yourself for the big things you say you want, instead of expecting “deep sea” results with “shallow shore” habits. If you’ve been frustrated that your dreams or prayers haven’t landed yet, this episode invites you to look at your “line” — your habits, skills, and character — and become the kind of lawaiʻa who can actually handle the big fish.

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.