Ku Body Podcast: Hawaii's Health And Fitness

This single tasking friday, we dive into what it means to overcome the feeling of being shame of who you are when others try to make you feel unworthy.   In Hawaii there is a tug-of-war between who's more Hawaiian and what it means to be Hawaiian.   If you find yourself being shame of being lesser Hawaiian, the person who is doing the shaming is unsure of who they are. Be You. Be Kū. Continue to accentuate your strengths because that will only make the world you live in even stronger.

On this Single-Tasking Friday, we focus on Why we Emphasize on building a stronger body, or what we call a Kū body.  But instead of looking at what exercise can help prevent, focus on what exercise can actually help build up.  Those who make fitness as a part of who they are and not some burden they feel like that HAVE to do, they sleep better, able to burn more fat, increase their confidence and mood, energy levels increase, and they even enhance their sex drive among other things. Approach fitness and strength with those things in mind and you'll be able to build the strongest version of yourself.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

LiAnn Uyeda is a practitioner of the healing arts of lomilomi and ho'opono.   In this interview, she discusses the importance of self awareness and understanding the language you use when you speak to others and yourself.   She shares actionable steps you can take to reflect on yourself and become stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/thekuprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

Today we focus on doing more of what you are afraid.  Aipa gives a self-experiment for you to try to overcome a fear or feeling of disconnection and loneliness. He talks about the importance of embracing your fears and overcoming them.  You never really get rid of your fears you just get better and overcoming them.

When you can gain control of your nutrition, you can gain control of your life.  Many of us find ourselves wanting to eat healthier but let's be honest, it takes a lot of time in shopping, preparing, and cleaning.  A lot. So when I came across a local business in Kailua, my hometown, who makes eating healthier convenient and tastes amazing I had to hear the story. The owner and founder of Good Clean Food Hawaii (GCF Hawaii), Janelle Bremer, is helping Hawaii become healthier and stronger by bringing healthy meals straight to you. Janelle taught me that when you feel passionate about doing something, go for it and do it.  You will get criticism and you won't be able to make everyone happy, but that's okay.  You still have people behind who believe in you and that's what matters most. It was awesome sitting down with Janelle and learning about the story behind her success and her approach to living out her passion. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproje

We talk about the 4 Pillars of success that must be in place before you start your way on any goal.  The 4 Pillars to Success are: 1. Purpose and Intention 2. Accountability 3. Support System 4. Deadline If you have these pillars in place, then you are setting yourself up for success.   John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire has a great Acronym for FOCUS which is, Follow One Course Until Success.  When it comes to becoming the strongest version of yourself, you must FOCUS because strength is contagious.  The stronger you become, you empower others around you to be stronger.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

I continue my conversation with Daniel Ikaika Ito and dive more into what he is currently working on such as reporting on the current issues of Mauna Kea and the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). From there, Ito drops more 'ike on life and the lessons he learned from being a surf coach at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. On top of that he answers the question, "If you found yourself back in Ancient Hawaii and were free to choose your profession, what would you choose?  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject

It's time to stop and reflect back on your life.  We get so caught up in the fast pace life we live in today that when times get hard we get down on ourselves an feel like we haven't done anything.  Take time this weekend to look back at all your accomplishments and successes, and build yourself back up.  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

If you mention the name Daniel Ikaika Ito in the journalism, surfing, design, and marketing industry in Hawaii, there's a good chance they either talked stories with him, read a piece of his work, or supported a project he had his hands on. I had the chance to sit down with Daniel Ikaika Ito after a training session (He's also the newest Kū Athlete to our team).  He is a journalist, surfer, coach, and entrepreneur who takes on projects he believes will benefit Native Hawaiians, and the Hawaii community at-large. In part 1 of this interview, Daniel Ito shares his story of becoming a journalist and the first Native Hawaiian editor of a surfing publication.  His manaʻo (thoughts) and ʻike (wisdom) can help you focus on what's most important to YOU and help you find your wahi pana (sanctuary).  Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipapro

You have something to unique and genuine to offer this world but what could be holding your back is your confidence.  You need to learn how to be Kū in who you are.  Like we say at TKP, Be You, Be Kū. Comparing yourself with others and searching for approval is a surefire way to make you feel lesser of yourself and bring self doubt into your world.  By focusing on these 4 Keys to Building Self Confidence you can begin your journey towards become Kū and living the life you deserve full of strength. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

In the winter of 2010, I experienced a shift in life.   It takes a time of struggle, self reflection, and honesty to create a shift in your own life.  Today I hope I empower to be stronger to take a stand and control your own life.  For you to be stronger and exude strength to the people you come in contact with because strength is contagious. The stronger you are the stronger the world you live in becomes. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

On today's show, you learn what it means to be authentic and the questions you can ask yourself during the weekend to help you find your true authenticity.   In order to live a stronger life, it's important to release yourself from the chains of seeking approval from others and conforming to what people think you should be.   In order to gain control of your life, you must take action to create a 'shift' towards being stronger and to be Kū. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

This week I wrote an article about the Rise of the Kanaka, how The Hero's Journey can help you live Kū.  I thought it would be a great topic for this Single Tasking Aloha Friday.   If you have been listening through some of the past podcast shows, you've probably heard me mention the Hero's Journey and Joseph Campbell.  Today's show, I wanted to share a story of one of the legends of Hawaii's hero, Maui, and how you can look at your own life as a hero's journey. Once you can understand that all heroes have the same journey but take a different path, you can your own life and see where you are within your own journey.   Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

It seems that everything you want to do has to follow a specific plan.  But what if your plan doesn't work out the way you thought.  Experts rely on their experience to provide a plan for others to follow in order to achieve a specific result. But the emphasis isn't on the plan. The emphasis should be focusing on the necessary habits one must change.  By creating new habits that are in line with your goals, you create a life transforming shift that will bring you closer towards achieving your hopes and dreams. Inspired by: Jeff Goins, author of, The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do. "Your life is not a marketing strategy. It's not some appointment in your date book, so in what universe does it makes sense to make a plan for it." Mike Tyson, "Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face." Albert Einstein, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result." Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can rea

Donny Mateaki, strength and conditioning expert and owner of DM Athletics based in Kirkland, WA. Mateaki always had a passion for strength and conditioning. He is an elite athlete who played at the University of Washington but through injuries and setbacks saw his dream of going to the NFL fly away. He overcame his adversity and found his purpose. He used his passion for strength and conditioning and started DM Athletics to be help athletes improve their overall performance and be a source of strength for athletes looking at going to the next level and experiencing the pressures that come. In today's show, Mateaki shares his story of overcoming adversity, becoming stronger, and using his passion as a driving force to set an example for his family and community. Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipap

You ever felt like things were going all over the place and that you couldn't get a hold of your life?  As if everything around you was going wrong or not exactly how you wanted.  Then there are times when your to-do list is piled up, you become overwhelmed, don't know where to start, and your day is totally wasted because you feel like you didn't do anything. I wrote about this topic in my book, Aloha to You, and it's definitely something we can all benefit from practicing. Learn 8 Ways to be Nalu: 1. Lessen Your To-Do List2. Be Where You Are3. Disconnect4. Approach Stress Differently - (know your stressors)5. Find Enjoyment in Everything6. Be More Observant7. Slow Your Walk Contact us to tell Aipa what you thought about today's show.  You can reach us at info@thekuproject.com with your feedback and questions. Also, connect with Aipa at:www.twitter.com/theaipaprojectwww.facebook.com/theaipaprojectwww.instagram.com/theaipaproject  

On this Single Tasking Aloha Friday, Aipa shares his thoughts on the importance of surrounding yourself with strength. He touches upon how listening to podcasts such as, Jason Ferruggia, Pat Flynn, Tim Ferris, John Lee Dumas, and others empower him to become stronger. "Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." - Edmund Lee "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." - Jim Rohn When you are looking for a little strength to get you over a challenge, an obstacle, or even if you need some help (we all could use a little help), you need to surround yourself with strength even it means you have to get out of your comfort zone. If you are looking for more strength in your life, the first place to look is the people who you spend the most time around.  If they are negative, bring you down instead of lift you up, and influence bad habits and bad

Kekai DeMello started his business, Battery Specialists of Hawaii, at a young age of 23 and has been on the road of success towards making a difference in Hawaii.  DeMello shares his story of overcoming a learning disability, accepting who he is, and making sure he continues to live with his motto of "No Fear." It was great to site with a young entrepreneur who has a big vision of bringing sustainable energy to Hawaiian Homes by using the power of the sun.  His story will empower you to overcome adversity and believe in yourself. Learn more about The Kū Project at: http://www.thekuproject.com/ Become part of the Kū Revolution:  http://www.thekuproject.com/revolution/  

Here's another Single-Tasking Friday on this Aloha Friday.  Today's show was inspired by Scott Dinsmore, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and Duke Kahanamoku. I've been receiving great feedback from listeners about Single-Tasking Fridays so I'm going to keep them coming.  Today, we focus on Living Your Legend. We are constantly learning at The Kū Project and want to share our thoughts and ideas with you. More information at: http://www.thekuproject.com/  

Keith Mylett is the head instructor and owner of Precision Parkour Hawaii. In this episode, we talk about the history and training of parkour, how parkour trains you to overcome obstacles and barriers in life, how a dog bite and staff infection led Keith to take the leap into starting a business, and the mastery of teaching.   learn more at: http://www.thekuproject.com/