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Solidarity director Dustin Brown and producer Kaiulani Bush join the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast to discuss the decade-long journey creating a deeply personal debut feature about two immigrants whose lives are connected across language, culture, and circumstance. From short film beginnings to self-financing a trailer that caught the attention of Darren Aronofsky and Protozoa Pictures, this is a masterclass in persistence and independent filmmaking.Dustin and Kaiulani break down how lived experience, community history,and visual storytelling shaped the film's emotional core.Filmmakers will learn how to sustain long-term projects, build momentum through grassroots filmmaking, and craft authentic social realism on screen.
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with trauma support specialist, writer, and reclamation coach Ashana Kaiulani to unpack what real healing looks like when you stop treating it like a checklist. No more chasing the next journal prompt, cold plunge, or affirmation. Instead, Ashana shares her Peaceful Accountability Method, a nervous system centered framework that helps survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, betrayal, and narcissistic abuse move from survival mode into grounded self trust. You will hear a direct conversation on how to befriend your nervous system, build safety from the inside out, and replace self blame with honest self awareness, self compassion, and self validation. If you feel tired of “fixing yourself” and still ending up in the same patterns, this episode will help you see healing as a homecoming, not a performance. About the Guest : Ashana Kaiulani is a trauma support specialist, writer, and reclamation coach who works with women healing from deep betrayal and narcissistic abuse. Drawing from her own journey through childhood abuse, domestic violence, and raising eight children, she created the Peaceful Accountability Method, a relational and nervous system based approach that centers safety, compassion, and real life change. She also hosts The Reclamation Room podcast and leads her work through Way Home Wellness. Key Takeaways : Healing is not a race to a finish line. It is remembering who you have always been and letting your nervous system experience safety in real time. The Peaceful Accountability Method focuses on befriending your nervous system instead of “controlling” or “fixing” it, using imagination, body awareness, and gentle presence. Safety is something we build, not something we wait to be given. Often it feels unfamiliar or even “boring” at first if you have lived in survival mode. Self awareness, self compassion, and self validation become powerful when you stop using them as self help buzzwords and start applying them to everyday triggers and patterns. Moving out of learned victimhood requires honest accountability with deep kindness. You can acknowledge harm and still choose new behaviour without shaming yourself. Healing is relational. Community, safe witnesses, and supportive guidance help widen your lens beyond trauma tunnel vision and rebuild trust in yourself and others. How to Connect with Ashana Kaiulani : Instagram. @wayhomewellness LinkedIn. Search “Ashana Kaiulani” Podcast. The Reclamation Room on major podcast platforms Website. https://www.wayhomewellness.com/ (currently in rebrand, future home for her work and offerings) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Astrologer NJ Kaiulani joins Daniel to share her predictions for 2025, highlighting significant societal changes, potential revolutions, and global unrest. Together, they explore the astrological influences shaping these forecasts and draw attention to the historical contexts that provide insight into future events.Key topics and discussion points include:Predictions of an American Revolution and global independence movementsPluto's entry into Aquarius as a catalyst for transformative changeMars retrograde's connection to personal sovereignty and societal conflictThe expected focus on women's rights and reproductive issuesHistorical parallels offering perspective on potential future conflictsNJ's bio:NJ is an evolutionary astrologer, astro-cartographer, and social scientist. She has a B.S in Global Studies with a background in social research, geography, history, and geopolitics. She specializes in maps and political astrology with a strong interest in past life and medical astrology. IG: @njkastrology
Part 2 of 2 Welcome back for the first yearly astrological prediction show where Daniel is joined by astrologer, NJ Kaiulani, as she shares some of her upcoming predictions for 2024 based off of astrological transits and historical trends. NJ's bio: NJ is an evolutionary astrologer, astro-cartographer, and social scientist. She has a B.S in Global Studies with a background in social research, geography, history, and geopolitics. She specializes in maps and political astrology with a strong interest in past life and medical astrology. IG: @njkastrology
Part 1 of 2 Welcome back for the first yearly astrological prediction show where Daniel is joined by astrologer, NJ Kaiulani, as she shares some of her upcoming predictions for 2024 based off of astrological transits and historical trends. NJ's bio: NJ is an evolutionary astrologer, astro-cartographer, and social scientist. She has a B.S in Global Studies with a background in social research, geography, history, and geopolitics. She specializes in maps and political astrology with a strong interest in past life and medical astrology. IG: @njkastrology
So the US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland made a quiet visit to Hawaii and was hosted for an event at the Hawaiian Kingdom's Iolani Palace. She talked about restoring the building but not restoring the Palace to its rightful owners. My long time friend Kaiulani Mahuka joins me for trip to the past and an update to where we are now.
Welcome to our 20 Somethings segment where we have a chill chit-chat with those navigating life in their 20s. In this episode we sit down with Kaiulani where we explore the importance of support groups in the journey of discovering your passion and career. We also delve into the vital role of rest to avoid burnout and learning to say no and have boundaries.Come join us as we converse about who inspires us, personal dreams and goals as well as who advice we would give to our younger selves.To find out more about Kaiulani check her out on:Instagram: @kaiulani.jkKeep in touch with us:Instagram: @withintentionausFeel free to give us feedback on how you found this episode and what do you do to avoid burnout?
I am excited to announce a NEW series inside of the Krissy Krash Podcast:Study, Practice, and TeachI believe that learning is not the end it is the beginning.When we teach what we learn we actually solidify that learning for ourselves. In this episode of Study, Practice, and Teach Kaiulani will share the story of transforming her scattered life that was being run by ADHD and how she has used the skill of micro-goals to enhance her executive functioning and get her world organized.Join the Krash Course in Transformation 12-week program HERE
Kaiulani has all our tears! But we don't want to reduce her to just a symbol or a figure of missed potential. Instead, we look at the history of Hawaii, how it was a free sovereign nation that was taken over in an illegal coup with the help of the good ole' US of A and how pineapples are NOT actually Hawaiian. Follow us for more research, fun facts, soundtracks and aesthetic posts. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter.
I virtually sit down with my friend Jasmine (@jaazzy.j on instagram
The first Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast of 2021 is on location at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island to talk about what it means to be rediscovering Hawaii. In part 1 of this series, our hosts Aloha Bruce and Lanai start of with a quick shout-out to Blue Hawaii Helicopter Tours for an amazing… The post Rediscovering Hawaii Island at the Fairmont Orchid Part 1 – Kaiulani Blankenfeld, Director of Hawaiian Culture appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.
On being adopted, identity as an adoptee, mutual aid, and moving forward in community. Find more of Kai on Instagram at @kaiulanilee You can find What Radicalized You on Instagram @whatradicalizedyou or email us at whatradicalizedyou@gmail.com
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Injury recovery is a big deal in roller derby. STUFF BREAKS! But it doesn't mean YOU are BROKEN! Here is the take of two athletes who came back from broken ankles and their tips for dealing with long term injury recovery.
Join the ladies this week for a wild ride in women's history. Rita discusses Hawaii's Princess Victoria Kawekiu Ka'iulani and America's history of oppressing indigenous cultures. Amanda livens up the joint with the tale of Helen Gibson, the first professional stuntwoman.
The Princess Kaiulani Hotel comprised of buildings from 1955, 1960, 1970 is a gem representative for the boom era of Waikiki. DeSoto and Martin will guide the viewers through the current perception, proposed replacement, historic relevance and potential evolution of the legacy of this gem. The host for this episode is Martin Despang. The guest for this episode is Desoto Brown.
Ah, dream a beautiful dream my friends, in which the white man doesn't ruin very single thing he touches. Dream it real good, cause this episode ain't about that. Nah. We've got some real touchy white boys in this episode, who just can't stand the idea of a native people running their own country without their help. Enter, Princess Kaiulani! While she may not ever get to be queen, that certainly doesn't stop her from trying! This week we're reviewing the 2010 film of the same name, starring Q'orianka Kilcher and directed by Marc Forby. Gird your loins and get ready for some good old fashioned colonialism!
Shownotes and Links https://www.hiohia.org/ In the 1830s, the Hawaiian Nation became one of the most literate countries in the world. Mo'olelo could now told both orally and through print and at one point there were more than 150 newspapers in the islands. To preserve the moolelo for our keiki today, Ka'iulani Kauihou founded a non-profit organization, Hi'ohia to revitalize the stories and translate them into other languages such as English, Japanese, and Korean. Ka'iu has taken 8 stories originating from the Wai'anae district using Native Hawaiian models, photographers, and make-up artists from that district to re-enact these same mo'olelo. Hi'ohia has been invited to many other districts throughout Hawaii to fulfill the same mission for other districts whose stories may have been lost over time. Her goal through this organization and the many other ventures she is currently pursuing is to promote Hawaiian awesomeness (her own words). Her positivity and infectious can-do attitude made her a perfect fit for this episode. Music – Tiare Tahiti by Clint Mariteragi from the 2009 album Tamari'i No Tahiti.
This week we are raging against the machine with Pat Mobley of the podcast Podventure Time! (@podventuretime) We are talking about those who fight the good fight for justice, activists! This episode pits Stokely Carmichael against Audre Lorde against Princess Victoria Ka`iulani Cleghorn. In this episode, we all win, because the world is a better place for having had these folks in it. Show notes at historicallyhot.com/episodes/activists and you can find Podventure Time's Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/396944924100125/
Forty-five years after the publication of Rachel Carson's landmark book Silent Spring, which launched the modern environmental movement, her disturbing story of how toxic chemicals were poisoning the earth still resonates. But who was Rachel Carson? And what can the ferocious debate she started and the vicious attacks she endured tell us about environmentalism in the 21st century? Bill Moyers Journal looks at the life and legacy of Rachel Carson through an extraordinary portrayal of her in a one-woman play performed by veteran stage actress Kaiulani lee, whose play A Sense of Wonder has been the centerpiece of regional and national conferences on conservation, education, journalism, and the environment for more than ten years. The broadcast combines excerpts from the play, an interview with lee and documentary reporting on Carson's life and work in a powerful look at this scientist, writer, and seeker of the truth.