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Indigenous & Hawaiian
Our practice is located on the beautiful and culturally rich island of Maui and O'ahu, Hawaii but our intention to share healing is global. If you are visiting the islands and desire to learn more about the intricate plant and 'āina-based teachings we encourage you to explore cultural-based programs led by Hawaiian cultural leaders. If you are our kamaʻāina ready to expand your knowledge of cultural healing practices, we recommend exploring some of our guest workshops and events and follow Ka'ehu organization. We also recommend expanding your emotional intelligence through exploring ferns with our beloved friend and Hawaiian cultural teacher, Ke’oni Hanalei’s in his podcast which teaches about the history and benefits of Hawaiian Fern Medicine. We also invite you to explore Indigenous Wisdom with Chief Lee's book on 7 Lakota values. Most of all we invite you to connect to the Aloha spirit which draws each of us home to our essence.
Books & Articles
● All About Hawaiian Albert J. Schütz● Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification Thomas J. Elpel● The Bowl of Light: Ancestral Wisdom from a Hawaiian Shaman Hank Wesselman, PhD● Hawaiian Antiquities David Malo● Hawai’i Island Legends: Pele Pīkoi and Others Mary Kawena Pukui and Caroline Curtis● The Hawaiian Oracle: Animal Spirit Guides from the Land of Light Rima A. Morrell, PhD (Cards)● Mastering Your Hidden Self: A Guide to the Huna Way Serge King● Medicine at Your Feet: Healing Plants of the Hawaiian Kingdom (Volume 1) David Bruce Leonard, L.Ac (book can be purchased at our office as well)● Nā Mele o Hawai‘i Nei: 101 Hawaiian Songs● Olelo No’Eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings Mary Kawena Pukui● On Being Hawaiian John Dominis Holt● Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands Gavan Daws● The Wind Gourd of La’amaomao Moses Kuaea Nakuina● The secrets and Practice of Hawaiian Herbal Medicine - June Gutmanis● Ka Po‘e Mo‘o Akua: Hawaiian Reptilian Water Deities - Marie Alohalani Brown● The Hawaiian Oracle: Animal Spirit Guides from Land of Light - Rima A. Morrell● Hawaiian Mythology - Martha Beckwith
TedTalks & Podcasts
● The PŌHALA Podcast Ke’oni Hanalei
Movies & Shows
Personal Development
Our personal development page has a little something for everyone and features titles on Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Self Defense, and living authentically. Whether you are taking the first step to self improvement and reflection or are on a journey of expanding your horizons there may be a book, podcast, or movie here that speaks to you. If you aren’t sure where to start, we recommend the Untethered Soul, No Mud No Lotus, and/or Full Catastrophe Living which all have been bestsellers and sold more than a million copies. When it comes to personal development, the journey is an endless discovery. We welcome you to start exploring with some of our team’s favorites.
Books & Articles
● The 10 Best Anxiety Busters: Simple Strategies to Take Control of Your Worry Margaret Wehrenberg Psy.D.● A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One Carol Straudacher● Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life J.F. Benoist● All Birds Have Anxiety Kathy Hoopmann● All Cats Are On The Autism Spectrum Kathy Hoopmann● All Dogs Have ADHD Kathy Hoopmann● Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst Robert M. Sapolsky● Body Sense: The Science and Practice of Embodied Self-Awareness (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) Alan Fogel● Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow Elizabeth Lesser● Calming the Rush of Panic: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Guide to Freeing Yourself from Panic Attacks and Living a Vital Life Bob Stahl, PhD● Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Dr. Daniel G. Amen● Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach To Regaining Emotional Control And Becoming Whole Arielle Schwartz, PhD● Defend Yourself!: Every Woman’s Guide to Safeguarding Her Life Matt Thomas, Denise Loveday, & Larry Strauss● Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing Anita Moorjani● Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD● Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations William Ury● The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Brené Brown, PhD● Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day Leanne Brown● Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse Shannon Thomas● I Can’t Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors Aphrodite T. Matsakis PhD● Lifeskills for Adult Children Janet G. Woititz● Meditations and Inspirations Virginia Satir● Mindsight: Transform Your Brain with the New Science of Empathy Daniel J. Siegel● No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering Thich Nhat Hanh● Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons● Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson● Strong on Defense Sanford Strong● The Bisexual’s Guide to the Universe: Quips, Tips, and Lists for Those Who Go Both Ways Nicole Kristal and Mike Szymanski● The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Bessel van der Kolk, MD● The Gift of Fear Gavin de Becker● The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol Dr. Sara Gottfried● Melody Beattie: The Language of Letting Go Melody Beattie● The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide to Regaining Control over Your Life Lawrence Peltz, MD● The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, & Jon Kabat-Zinn● The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World, Second Edition Alan Downs, PhD● There is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love Dr. Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell● The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Michael A. Singer
TedTalks & Podcasts
● Back from Broken Vic Vela● Being Well Dr. Rick Hanson● Body of Wonder Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes● Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong Johann Hari● Hardwiring Happiness Dr. Rick Hanson● Heart-Mind 2018 Dr. Rick Hanson● The Hilarious World of Depression John Moe● Joyful Courage Casey O’Roarty● On Being Krista Tippett● Racial Justice Van Jones● Sex, Shame, & Manifestation Angela Thurston● The Happiness Lab Dr. Laurie Santos● The Power of Vulnerability Brené Brown● Unlocking Us Brené Brown● We Don’t “Move On” From Grief. We Move Forward With It Nora Mclearny● What is Bipolar Disorder? Helen M. Farrell● What is Depression? Helen M. Farrell● Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Tanner Marshall● What Is The Purpose Of Mental Illness? Eckhart Tolle● Wim Hof Breathing Tutorial Wim Hof
Movies & Shows
● Melancholia Lars von Trier
"Healer's Voices" by Jessica Brazil
"Healer's Voices" podcast brings you the healing heartbeats of Maui and the world. Together, we explore the inspiring stories of individuals who are making a profound impact on both local and global levels. From the powerful healing island of Maui, we're here to amplify the voices of healers, visionaries, and change-makers.
Our intention is to raise awareness and encourage leaders and influencers to embrace these vital discussions and translate them into policies, systems, and practices that foster healing for our planet and all its inhabitants. We believe in the transformative power of dialogue about our world's most pressing challenges to chart a future where all life thrives, living in harmony with the natural world and embodying the spirit of aloha. Join us in this sacred space in the healing heart beat of Maui as we move towards a healthier, more harmonious existence. To Live Well. To Live Aloha
Panel Discussion | Health 2.0 Conference | USA Summer Edition 2023
Dr. Nusha Nouhi, Clinical Psychologist at Marina Health Of California; Prof. Dr. med. Charles Senessie, Associate Professor & Medical Doctor at Afro-European Medical And Research Network (AEMRN); Christine M. Colburn, Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor at Beacon of HopeCounseling Services, LLC; Jessica Brazil, Founder & CEO of Mindful Living Group; and Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei, CEO & Licensed Psychologist at Concierge Psychology, share their opinions and ideas on the topic, "Beyond Self-Care: How Community Care Fuels Our Growth & Resilience" in this panel discussion at the Health 2.0 Conference's Summer Edition held at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, USA on July 10-12, 2023.