Podcasts about Big Island

Grab the FREE guide to the best local food spots on Maui!Did you know most visitors miss Maui's best food because they stick to resort restaurants?Locals know the real gems are tucked in Wailuku, Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina, and they're worth finding.If you've ever wondered where locals actually eat on Maui, this episode is for you. You'll get real, firsthand tips from longtime Maui resident Liza Pierce on how to eat well, support local businesses, and skip the tourist traps.In this episode of Hawaii's Best, we share the ultimate Maui food guide, featuring everything from iconic spots like Mama's Fish House to hidden food truck finds and plate-lunch favorites.

✨ Episode OverviewWeddings are so much more than two people saying “I do.” They're about the blending of families, generations coming together, and creating an environment where everyone — from grandma to the flower girl — feels included, comfortable, and cared for.In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Brittany Janice Renault, a talented Big Island–based photographer known for her warm energy, natural connection with clients, and ability to capture intimate, joy-filled moments. Brittany shares her expert tips on how couples (and photographers!) can make the entire family feel relaxed and at ease on the wedding day — because when the family feels good, the photos feel magical.

A fight between two teen girls escalates into an attempted murder case. Why one of the girls' sister is now facing some serious charges. An activist with Hawaii ties is detained by the Israeli government. What she was doing before she was taken by military forces. An electric scooter crash, that critically injured a man in Kalihi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii employees could soon walk off the job after announcing plans for a 5-day strike. The man accused of releasing pepper spray while trying to rob a Waikiki bank appears in court. And a challenge to Hawaii's gun restrictions makes its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unruly passenger forces a Hawaiian Airline flight to turn around and a rare look inside the states bunker that houses confiscated illegal fireworks. Plus, the Waikiki bank robber suspect appeared in court, he said "he felt bad."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparing to picket: Kaiser Permanente workers are set to take action after their contracts expired this week. What the hospital says they're offering to keep them on the job. More Hawaii children are getting past school vaccine requirements.. using religious exemptions. How the state compares to the rest of the country. We told him not to play with fire but Casey doesn't listen. He's out live this morning at Sea Life Park where the Fire Knife Dance will be celebrated this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government shutdown is in day three with no end in sight as lawmakers once again failed to reach an agreement. A strike date has been set for more than 2,000 local Kaiser Permanente employees. And a new UHERO report is sounding the alarm for Hawaii's nonprofit sector, which stands to lose more than $100 million in federal funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab Your Free PDF GuideWith headlines everywhere creating confusion, many travelers are unsure what's actually open, what's closed, and how this impacts their carefully planned Hawaii vacation.If you're traveling to Hawaii during the shutdown or have upcoming reservations, this episode cuts through the confusion with facts, not opinions. Learn exactly what's operating and what backup plans will save your itinerary.In this episode of our travel podcast, we break down the current federal shutdown's real impact on Hawaii travel, from airport delays to national park access.

With the first government shutdown in more than six years underway, lawmakers continue to disagree over funding for healthcare. Meanwhile, a historic site on Oahu remains open under a temporary federal agreement. Hawaii County officials release new details on the driver in a bus crash that sent twenty-two people to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The senate failed in two votes today to reopen the government after it shutdown last night, stopping paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Governor Josh Green hopes federal workers affected by the government shutdown will look for opportunities with the state through the Operation Hire Hawaii Initiative. And Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research, has died at age 91. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's day two of the federal government shutdown. We look at how it's impacting local federal employees and services. A new program has launched to help Hawaii residents become more familiar with the digital world. We'll tell you how you can get involved. The LOTTE Championship is back for its 13th year. Casey Lund is live this morning with an inside look at the LPGA tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting outside Queen's Medical Center. A house fire in Nanakuli prompts road closures and sends one woman to the hospital. The federal government shutdown enters its second day, as federal workers face potential layoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many travelers, Hawaii is about beaches and hotels, but behind the beauty lies a way of life rooted in community, culture, and aloha ʻaina (love for the land).

Tim is one of my good friends and is currently polishing an excellent Docuseries on the lives of two men that have documented the volcanic eruptions on the Big Island of Hawaii for the past 30+ years. Bruce Omori and Mick Kalber use photography and videography respectively, to capture one of the most intense and arguably the most amazing spectacle on the planet, the creation of earth and life itself.

As Washington barrels toward a government shutdown with no deal in sight, a look at how the closure will affect federal jobs and services in the islands. A Hawaii County bus overturns in Laupahoehoe, injuring more than 20 on board. We hear from residents who helped pull people to safety. And more than two years after the wildfire tragedy, Maui County unveils its new design plans for Lahaina's historic business district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda sits down to talk about the pressing challenges facing the Big Island and potential pay raises for all county workers. He also provides an update on a bus crash that sent 22 people to the hospital. Then Stuart Coleman, executive director of Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, sheds light on the state’s cesspool conversion mandate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bank robbery shuts down a road in busy Waikiki with Emergency Medical Services treating more than a dozen people. As the state and military prepare to negotiate land leases, the governor and Army secretary set a framework for discussions. Major upgrades are now complete at Ala Wai Golf Course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chances of a government shutdown tonight are high. Now the blame game is fully underway as national parks prepare to close and federal employees brace for furloughs that could turn into layoffs. And Honolulu police are searching for a Waikiki bank robber who allegedly released pepper spray, causing 18 people to get sick yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock and panic. That's what some Downtown apartment building tenants are expressing after they were told to leave within days. A change is coming for electric vehicle drivers. We'll tell you what the federal government is now implementing and how it's predicted to affect traffic. And there's a glow from Kilauea this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says precursory activity began around 10:00 last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new development as the state and military prepare to negotiate the renewal of land leases. Leaders in Congress are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown quickly approaches. Honolulu police are searching for three men in connection to a crime spree on Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire on Maui, which burned for four days, is now fully contained. Investigators say the blaze was likely set intentionally, and police are searching for a suspect. Search efforts off Kauai are winding down after days of intense Coast Guard operations. Two men remain missing in the area, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk Cosmos, Sunday 28 SEPTEMBER 2025, 1-2 p.m. PDT, when the Kaleidoscope Visions panel presents this month's “MOON PHASES-Solar Eclipse” where the mutable Solar Eclipse of the new moon shifts to cardinal action calling for enormous personal change.Opening the four moon phases begins with the solar eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo. A second new moon in Virgo. This at the last degree, following the earlier one at 0° Virgo. The entire spectrum of archetypal consciousness analyzing the depths of our individual being to prepare for the cycle involving other people in every form of personal life, culture, social experiences, and the world at large. This month involves powerful dynamics operating from our center reaching out to re-regulate our world's perspective. It takes bravery and our personal will of conviction to grow into what supports other's best evolvement.The moon's our personal planet regulating the past coming into the present. Weekly the moon systematic monthly cycle transitions from the New Moon to first quarter, Full Moon, and third quarter moon phases. Daily moving 12-13 degrees, the moon moves through a Zodiac sign in two & a half days.Joining Sue Rose Minahan from Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawai'i are Kaleidoscope Visions panel members, Amanda Pierce, and John Chinworth of Seattle. Speaker bios are listed below and on the Talk Cosmos website.Catch new episodes weekly through YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms. Be sure to stay connected and subscribe at TalkCosmos.com to access the latest content, including curated panels and subject-themed playlists.JOHN CHINWORTH: Consultant, Conference Lecturer, Writer/Poet. Diploma from the International Academy of Astrology (IAA) in 2021. More than two decades of experience. Lectured at NORWAC, and SFAS | Obsessed with mythology & branded the Greco-Roman pantheon into his psyche | Past board member of WSAA |Teaches and mentors developmentally disabled and resource students for many years | Pens poems and does road trips around Washington. email: archerstars@gmail.com | website: https://www.skypathastro.comAMANDA PIERCE: blends her eclectic style of astrology and energy magic around a soul-centered approach to life and healing. With a B.A. in Psychology, Astrology and Energy Work Consultation | Meditation | Writing & Editing. Empowerment-based Meditation: teaching in-person 4-week series classes. Email: Amandamoonastrology@gmail.com Past WSAA Board Member | UAC 2018 Volunteer Coordinator.SUE ‘ROSE' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, Speaker, Writer, Dwarf Planet University graduate & tutor; Vibrational Astrology student, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster Charter Member; member of Wine Country Speakers/free webinar Oct 4; holds an Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist & musician. Mythology enthusiast. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awaken heart and soul consciousness. 2025 Season 8. https://www.talkcosmos.com#TalkCosmosKaleidoscopeVisions #SueMinahan #JohnChinworth #AmandaPierce #astrologyYouTubeconversations #MajorLunarPhases #talkcosmos #Kaleidoscopevisions #astrologypodcastweather #TalkCosmos #SkyPathAstro #TalkCosmosYouTubeChannel #KKNWAM #virgonewmoon #firstquarterMoon #QuarterMoon #moonphases #astrologyfacts #astrologywisdom #astrologyinsights #astrologypodcasts #radiopodcast #youtubeconversationpodcasts #jupiterincancer #saturninaries #neptuneinaires #astroweather #cosmos #uranusingemini #virgoseason #moonenergy #astrologytips #astrologyfacts #astrologywisdom #virgosolareclipse #solareclipse #virgoseasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economists are warning of a possible slowdown ahead. We look at what a mild recession could mean for families across the islands. A Waikiki man is facing new charges after an encounter with police turned violent. We'll have the latest on the case and what led to his arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long, long ago—millions of years before you or me, before the canoes of the Polynesian voyagers, before the first birds ever touched these shores—there was only ocean. A vast blue desert stretching farther than the eye could see. But beneath that endless water, far below the waves, the Earth was stirring.Deep inside our planet lies a restless heart, a molten engine. It churns and pulses, and sometimes, it leaks upward through the skin of the world. In one special place beneath the Pacific Plate, a hot spot—a plume of heat rising from the mantle—began to melt rock, making it buoyant and eager to break free.Imagine molten stone, glowing red-orange, pushing upward for thousands of years until—at last—it broke through the ocean floor. The sea hissed and boiled as lava met saltwater. Bit by bit, eruption after eruption, a new land began to rise from the deep. That was the beginning of the Hawai'ian Islands.But here's the magic, Hawai'i is not a single island, but a story told in chapters, one after another, spread across millions of years. You see, the Pacific Plate is always moving—slowly, but steadily, like a great raft drifting northwest. The hot spot itself doesn't move. It's fixed, like a candle's flame. So as the plate slides across it, new islands are born in sequence, while the old ones drift away, cooling, eroding, and eventually sinking back beneath the waves.It's as though the Earth is sewing a necklace of emeralds and sapphires across the ocean, each island a bead in the chain. Kaua‘i, the eldest, is weathered and softened, its sharp volcanic ridges worn into velvet valleys. O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i—all follow, each younger, each shaped by fire and rain. And finally, the youngest, Hawai‘i Island—often called the Big Island—still burns with creation. Its great volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, continue to pour molten rock into the sea, adding new land even as we speak.

HNN declares a First Alert Weather Day for Kauai. Drew Davis is tracking the flood watch on the Garden Isle. Added intrigue for the upcoming election season as longtime state Rep. Della Au Belatti announces a bid for U.S. Congress. And former FBI director and Trump adversary James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury days after the president called for his prosecution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City leaders are defending a new building permit system that has led to several delays. The Honolulu mayor speaks out on the issue. State officials vote to pass new rules regulating shipments to Molokai in an effort to protect the island from invasive pests. Thousands are expected to line Kalakaua Avenue for the 77th annual Floral Parade Saturday morning. We're live near the route with a sneak peek, and what drivers need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with a live look at Hanalei Bay where blue skies are trying to pop through all those gray clouds. A flood watch is still up for Kauai until 6 tonight. An update on that day-long brushfire in Paia; MFD officials say they have made progress overnight, and it's now 90% contained. And reaction from Honolulu's mayor on a highly anticipated permitting system that's been delaying key building projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Guide to Words to Know Before You VisitThe first thing you'll meet in Hawaii isn't the beach. It's the language.Learning a few real words helps you read signs, follow directions, and show respect from day one.

A brush fire on Maui is now 70 percent contained, as students at Paia Elementary School are out of class for a second consecutive day due to the fire. A new Honolulu permitting system, designed to speed up the process, is reportedly having the opposite effect. An endangered monk seal returns to his island home after years away on an important mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another deadly crash on Oahu leaves many wondering what more can be done to make the roads safer. Crews on Maui are trying to get the upper hand on a brushfire in Paia that has caused power outages and a school closure. And a gunman opens fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Garden Isle and Niihau until Friday evening. On Maui, Paia Elementary School is closed for a 2nd day because of a nearby brushfire. And veteran state lawmaker Della Au Bellati announced her plans to run for Congress, the latest challenger for Rep. Ed Case's District 1 seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island Spirit Reading: Military Ancestor, Yoga Signs & Travel Worries | In this inspiring episode, Psychic Medium, Laura Lee, connects with Renata from the Big Island of Hawaii, who receives messages from spirit guides, including a military ancestor, offering reassurance about overcoming travel fears, family health concerns, and anxiety about an upcoming overseas trip to meet the Dalai Lama. Laura also shares validations connected to Renata's yoga practice, her role as an instructor, and her daughter's budding career on stage. This reading offers comfort, encouragement, and practical spiritual insight for anyone navigating life's changes, uncertainties, or family decisions. Discover how trusting spirit signs can bring peace, confidence, and clarity when facing life's biggest choices.

We're tracking breaking news on Maui. A fast-moving brush fire in Pa'ia forces evacuations, developing details on the fire fight. Another death on O'ahu's roads after a woman is hit crossing the street in Kalihi as police search for the driver. Honolulu City Council explores a price hike to ride The Bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large brush fire continues to burn on Maui, as evacuations are lifted in Paia. Hawaii News Now investigates allegations of a Red Hill cover-up as a former fuel director claims she played a key role in the investigation. Hulu and Disney+ subscription rates are set to increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire that forced nearby homes to evacuate is now 50% contained with no forward progress overnight. Loved ones of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Kalihi Monday night are praying for justice. Homeland Security says a gunman shot three detainees at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas before taking his own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now welcomes two guests to explore Hawaii's relationship with the military when it comes to water and land leases. The Board of Water Supply is suing the U.S. Navy for $1.2 billion to help clean up the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill. BWS manager and chief engineer Ernie Lau says he has been asking the Navy to share their monitoring data, but they have not cooperated. Meanwhile, negotiations continue with the state and military over land leases. Those leases are set to expire in 2029, but the Trump administration has said they want a new deal much sooner. Gov. Josh Green has said it’s in the state’s best interest to engage. Native Hawaiian scholar Jon Kamakawiwoʻole Osorio, dean of the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, calls his response disappointing. In our new Community Spotlight segment, Kayla Keehu-Alexander, vice president of community impact at Aloha United Way, reflects on federal impacts to local nonprofits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Locally Owned Spots to Eat on Kauai GuideIn this episode, you'll discover 10 of the best locally owned restaurants on Kauai. Spots where the food is incredible and locals actually eat. From grab-and-go plate lunches to sit-down meals made with island ingredients, this list will help you skip the tourist traps and support the real food scene on Kauai. You'll get insider tips, must-try dishes, and local advice for every stop. Become a member of Hawaii's Best: hawaiisbesttravel.com/members⎯

Unionized workers are one step closer to striking against Kaiser Permanente. The latest details from both sides of the negotiating table. A Mililani man is convicted for killing his 74-year-old mother and her dog, how long he faces behind bars. The White House links the risk of autism to a widely used over the counter medication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiations are underway as Kaiser Permanente workers fight for increased staffing levels and higher pay. The Honolulu City Council is preparing to vote on Bill 54, which aims to raise the cost of riding transit in Hawaii. An updated analysis provides new numbers on the actual cost of achieving the 'American dream.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Oahu man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was found guilty, then tried to stab himself with a pen in the courtroom. A community mourns for Hopena Pokipala, a 30-year-old killed in a crash Saturday night in Windward Oahu. And HNN Investigates the Red Hill fuel spill that has two men charged with conspiracy. Exclusive photos from deep inside the tunnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump made a big announcement today, claiming there's a link between autism and acetaminophen, the active drug in the pain reliever Tylenol. Over 2,000 Hawaii Kaiser Permanente workers voted to authorize a strike as their contracts are set to expire Tuesday. And 5-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore joined Governor Green to announce the first ever HHSAA surfing state championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kunia farmers are still feeling the impacts of last month's string of wildfires. Now, they're calling the community for help as they work to get back on their feet. A violent attack leads to a shocking discovery for an Oahu man. While he was recovering in the hospital, he received a rare diagnosis. After a years-long hiatus, guided tours are once again offered at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Casey Lund has the latest information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's guest, Dr. Lisa, joins us from Hawaii to share a journey of encounters and discoveries that began in her teenage years and continue to this day. At fifteen, she recalls being taken aboard a craft and brought to Io, one of Jupiter's moons, where she witnessed a facility filled with humans undergoing examinations. This encounter, once dismissed as a dream, was later validated through striking synchronicities and external confirmation. From her background in biology to her role today as a spiritual teacher, Dr. Lisa's path weaves together science and contact. Now living on the Big Island, she leads UFO skywatch tours under Hawaii's dark skies, where guests witness unexplained craft and luminous orbs.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-352-hawaiian-dark-skies/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

A crash on the H1 Kalihi overpass last night brought out police, fire, and EMS. A crash near Waimanalo Beach last night has left one man dead and another hospitalized in serious condition. Authorities were called to a home on Hawaii Kai Drive at around 8:15 last night after the woman threatened her neighbor with a "dangerous instrument."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's guest, Dr. Lisa, joins us from Hawaii to share a journey of encounters and discoveries that began in her teenage years and continue to this day. At fifteen, she recalls being taken aboard a craft and brought to Io, one of Jupiter's moons, where she witnessed a facility filled with humans undergoing examinations. This encounter, once dismissed as a dream, was later validated through striking synchronicities and external confirmation. From her background in biology to her role today as a spiritual teacher, Dr. Lisa's path weaves together science and contact. Now living on the Big Island, she leads UFO skywatch tours under Hawaii's dark skies, where guests witness unexplained craft and luminous orbs.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-352-hawaiian-dark-skies/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Still no deal between Kaiser Permanente and 1,900 of its workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5. The fate of a Mililani man accused of killing his mother and her dog now rests with a jury. And The fallout over late night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension continues. Reaction from lawmakers and President Trump as he takes aim at legacy media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Makiki man is now fighting for his life after a shocking turn of events. What began as an assault this summer has led to a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis. Those genki balls you've seen used to clean the Ala Wai Canal might not be helping at all. A new study could change how people think about this popular cleanup method.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what locals really want visitors to know before coming to Hawaii?Most travelers focus only on beaches and bucket-list spots, but what really makes your trip unforgettable is connecting with the culture, supporting local businesses, and embracing the aloha spirit.

FREE Guide to the 10 Best Local Restaurants on OahuLooking for the best places to eat on Oahu? Beyond the resorts and chain restaurants, there are family-run spots serving dishes locals have loved for generations.

Send us a textDiscover mindful ways to transition into fall with Belinda, Omar, and Dr. Paul. This episode explores harvest wisdom, Daoist teachings, and gentle practices for balance, gratitude, and stress relief this autumn season.From coffee trees ripening on the Big Island to the Daoist teachings of the metal element, this episode invites us to notice the signals of what is ready to be gathered and what needs to be released. Together, we reflect on gentleness as a practice: how to exhale, soften, and discern with care rather than force. Join us in welcoming fall with balance, gratitude, and the question—what does a gentle harvest look like in your life?--- Create an intentional practice with your own Gratitude Blooming card deck, notecards, candle and much much more at our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com. Learn more about our co-hosts and special guest for Season 4: Co-host Belinda Liu | Hestia Retreat Centers Co-host Omar Brownson | Trickster's Guide to Immortality on Substack Special Guest Dr. Paul Wang | The Dao CenterIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow. Share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners!