Aloha and welcome back to a mini episode of Heartbeat Narratives! In this bite-sized reflection, I’m looking back on the first five months of the podcast - what I’ve learned and what’s coming up next. Since January, we’ve reached listeners in 29 states and 19 countries which energizes me to stay curious and continue to amplify stories of joy from Hawaiʻi and beyond. And as always, I’m also going to share a round of Roses, Thorns & Buds to highlight life updates. Mahalo nui for being part of this growing community of heart-centered humans. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🌺✨ Episode Highlights 00:00 Aloha friends! 02:15 Roses, Thorns & Buds 02:49 A thorn: Realizing how much I wish I were multilingual 05:19 A bud: Grateful to be part of AIR Media’s New Voices AMPLIFY Fellowship 09:32 A rose: Experiencing the volcanic magic of Kīlauea 🌋 19:07 Shelf-Care: Book recs 20:49 Episodes on the horizon AIR's 2025 New Voices AMPLIFY Fellows' Podcasts She Well Read by Alana BaumannA podcast hosted by two best friends in their late 20s, rediscovering their love for books and inviting listeners to join the journey. Spotify: She Well Read on Spotify Apple Podcasts: She Well Read on Apple Podcasts Keep the Flame Alive by Alison BrownA podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics, sharing inside stories from athletes, coaches, historians, and gamesmakers. Spotify: Keep the Flame Alive on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Keep the Flame Alive on Apple Podcasts Bayou’s Wrath by Anita WilliamsA gripping serialized audio drama set in Natchez, Mississippi, blending suspense, mystery, and Southern Gothic elements. Spotify: Bayou's Wrath on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Bayou's Wrath on Apple Podcasts Be Well, Sis by Cassandre DunbarA transformative wellness podcast delivering evidence-based health information through authentic conversations. Spotify: Be Well Sis on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Be Well Sis on Apple Podcasts The Transcendent Farmer by Emily RenoA podcast designed to inspire and empower farmers with information related to human design, manifestation, and more. Spotify: The Transcendent Farmer on Spotify Apple Podcasts: The Transcendent Farmer on Apple Podcasts Indigenous Earth by Frank Oscar WeaverAn empowering journey alongside Indigenous heroes from around the world, exploring inspiring stories and wisdom from Indigenous cultures. Spotify: Indigenous Earth on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Indigenous Earth on Apple Podcasts Red Flags Everywhere by James Arthur MartinA podcast where humor meets heart to explore the messy, hilarious, and sometimes cringe-worthy world of relationships. Spotify: Red Flags Everywhere on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Red Flags Everywhere on Apple Podcasts Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide by Ky ToureA true crime podcast telling stories of love turned to murder, where passion turns into obsession and heartbreak leads to homicide. Spotify: Love and Murder on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Love and Murder on Apple Podcasts Yokai Detective Agency by Laura GerardAn audio drama set in a world where supernatural creatures exist, following the adventures of the Yokai Detective Agency. Spotify: Yokai Detective Agency on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Yokai Detective Agency on Apple Podcasts Juventud Maldito Vacío by Laura UbatéA coming-of-age story of a young woman in her 20s, chasing the dream of becoming a radio DJ in Colombia. Spotify: Juventud Maldito Vacío on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Juventud Maldito Vacío on Apple Podcasts Your American Money by Michelle JacksonA podcast discussing all things money, exploring the intersection between pop culture, policy, and polarization. Spotify: Your American Money on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Your American Money on Apple Podcasts Above the Sides by Pono Shim and Molly MamarilA podcast exploring what it means to think, act, and live aloha in our personal and professional lives. Spotify: Above the Sides on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Above the Sides on Apple Podcasts La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas by Paulette EratoThe only biweekly Spanglish podcast for childfree Latinas, focusing on liberating from toxic cultural brainwashing. Spotify: La Vida Más Chévere on Spotify Apple Podcasts: La Vida Más Chévere on Apple Podcasts Navigating Cancer TOGETHER by Talaya DendyA podcast offering support, information, and inspiration to anyone affected by cancer. Spotify: Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on Apple Podcasts Of Black Wombhood by Tanya LatortueAn oral history project exploring the interiority of Black womb-bearing people beyond pregnancy and birthing experiences. Spotify: Of Black Wombhood on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Of Black Wombhood on Apple Podcasts Speak Your Vision by Tarik WilliamsA podcast creating a safe space for underrepresented voices and individuals with disabilities to feel seen, heard, and empowered. Spotify: Speak Your Vision on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Speak Your Vision on Apple Podcasts Episode Art Photo: Molly Mamaril (Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park)
Aloha and welcome back to a mini episode of Heartbeat Narratives! In this bite-sized reflection, I’m looking back on the first five months of the podcast - what I’ve learned and what’s coming up next. Since January, we’ve reached listeners in 29 states and 19 countries which energizes me to stay curious and continue to amplify stories of joy from Hawaiʻi and beyond. And as always, I’m also going to share a round of Roses, Thorns & Buds to highlight life updates. Mahalo nui for being part of this growing community of heart-centered humans. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🌺✨
Episode Highlights
00:00 Aloha friends!
02:15 Roses, Thorns & Buds
02:49 A thorn: Realizing how much I wish I were multilingual
05:19 A bud: Grateful to be part of AIR Media’s New Voices AMPLIFY Fellowship
09:32 A rose: Experiencing the volcanic magic of Kīlauea 🌋
19:07 Shelf-Care: Book recs
20:49 Episodes on the horizon
She Well Read by Alana Baumann
A podcast hosted by two best friends in their late 20s, rediscovering their love for books and inviting listeners to join the journey.
Spotify: She Well Read on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: She Well Read on Apple Podcasts
Keep the Flame Alive by Alison Brown
A podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics, sharing inside stories from athletes, coaches, historians, and gamesmakers.
Spotify: Keep the Flame Alive on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Flame Alive on Apple Podcasts
Bayou’s Wrath by Anita Williams
A gripping serialized audio drama set in Natchez, Mississippi, blending suspense, mystery, and Southern Gothic elements.
Spotify: Bayou's Wrath on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Bayou's Wrath on Apple Podcasts
Be Well, Sis by Cassandre Dunbar
A transformative wellness podcast delivering evidence-based health information through authentic conversations.
Spotify: Be Well Sis on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Be Well Sis on Apple Podcasts
The Transcendent Farmer by Emily Reno
A podcast designed to inspire and empower farmers with information related to human design, manifestation, and more.
Spotify: The Transcendent Farmer on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: The Transcendent Farmer on Apple Podcasts
Indigenous Earth by Frank Oscar Weaver
An empowering journey alongside Indigenous heroes from around the world, exploring inspiring stories and wisdom from Indigenous cultures.
Spotify: Indigenous Earth on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Indigenous Earth on Apple Podcasts
Red Flags Everywhere by James Arthur Martin
A podcast where humor meets heart to explore the messy, hilarious, and sometimes cringe-worthy world of relationships.
Spotify: Red Flags Everywhere on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Red Flags Everywhere on Apple Podcasts
Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide by Ky Toure
A true crime podcast telling stories of love turned to murder, where passion turns into obsession and heartbreak leads to homicide.
Spotify: Love and Murder on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Love and Murder on Apple Podcasts
Yokai Detective Agency by Laura Gerard
An audio drama set in a world where supernatural creatures exist, following the adventures of the Yokai Detective Agency.
Spotify: Yokai Detective Agency on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Yokai Detective Agency on Apple Podcasts
Juventud Maldito Vacío by Laura Ubaté
A coming-of-age story of a young woman in her 20s, chasing the dream of becoming a radio DJ in Colombia.
Spotify: Juventud Maldito Vacío on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Juventud Maldito Vacío on Apple Podcasts
Your American Money by Michelle Jackson
A podcast discussing all things money, exploring the intersection between pop culture, policy, and polarization.
Spotify: Your American Money on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Your American Money on Apple Podcasts
Above the Sides by Pono Shim and Molly Mamaril
A podcast exploring what it means to think, act, and live aloha in our personal and professional lives.
Spotify: Above the Sides on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Above the Sides on Apple Podcasts
La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas by Paulette Erato
The only biweekly Spanglish podcast for childfree Latinas, focusing on liberating from toxic cultural brainwashing.
Spotify: La Vida Más Chévere on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: La Vida Más Chévere on Apple Podcasts
Navigating Cancer TOGETHER by Talaya Dendy
A podcast offering support, information, and inspiration to anyone affected by cancer.
Spotify: Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on Apple Podcasts
Of Black Wombhood by Tanya Latortue
An oral history project exploring the interiority of Black womb-bearing people beyond pregnancy and birthing experiences.
Spotify: Of Black Wombhood on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Of Black Wombhood on Apple Podcasts
Speak Your Vision by Tarik Williams
A podcast creating a safe space for underrepresented voices and individuals with disabilities to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Spotify: Speak Your Vision on Spotify
Apple Podcasts: Speak Your Vision on Apple Podcasts
Episode Art Photo: Molly Mamaril (Kīlauea, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park)