Aloha Alive: The Dawn O'Brien Podcast

Dawn O'Brien
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Why Aloha? the whole world knows what aloha is--love in Hawai'i--but better to ask WHY ALOHA? the answer is as essential as breath & as fun as whistling, so LET'S GO!  

  1. 6H AGO

    E32: I Was Done With My Marriage… Then THIS Happened

    Rock bottom doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet dinner table, an empty house, & realizing the thing holding the marriage together is gone. I sit down with Leolani De Lima, wife of Kapena’s Kelly Boy De Lima, and we talk about what it takes to survive 38 years of marriage when fame, temptation, trauma, & family pressure all take their hits. If you’ve been searching for marriage rescue, press play. Encouragement? Press play! BFF LOLs? PLAY! Share with someone who needs strength today. And if U'd take an extra few seconds & leave the 1 line you’re holding onto from this conversation in comments below, that'd help us push this marriage-saving message out to more hurting homes. Mahalo! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    1 hr

  2. MAY 1

    Season One Recap Show

    HAPPY 1ST BDAY! It's our "BABY LU'AU" Party  featuring da BEST OF BEST highlights for U! Enjoy our 1st baby steps from Dawn's only solo episode & first set (with awkward background & lighting LOL) & then a upgraded set & even our own Podcast mugs. FANCY PANTSY!  Time to rock ALOHA ALL OVER & share talk story time with Hawai'I heroes & sheroes. Grab yr popcorn & a favorite refreshing drink & LET'S GOOOOOO!  PLUS! BONUS!! Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, & leave a review with yr favorite moments. WE ALOHA U, MAHALO for growing our  'OHANA with YOU & YOUR FRIENDS our 1st YEAR. WIN-WIN-WINNING! ALOHA ALWAYS WINS!   IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    1 hr

  3. APR 24

    E31: What's S*x Got To Do With It?

    "Your child isn't looking for porn, porn is looking for your child." Michele Okimura, Explicit Movement, talks plainly about s*x, p*rn, & more shocking stuff related to s*x. Why does sex matter to God? What is sacred (vs. secular) sex? And other questions even parents may not know the answers to.  Subscribe for more , share with a parent or friend or youth leader, & leave a review so more 'ohana can find help. What’s the hardest sex-related conversation you’ve been avoiding? Comment below, please & shine the Light on a too-often dark & diabolically dominated realm. Mahalo & ALOHA! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    42 min

  4. APR 17

    Why USA is in the Cross-hairs of Persecution Coming! Pastor Chris Nayyir, Pakistan Church

    Persecution isn’t a dramatic headline to us, it’s a promise Jesus already warned us about. Pastor Chris Nair, a pastor and church planter originally from Pakistan, joins us for a clear-eyed talk on what it means to follow Christ when opposition is real and growing. If the word “persecution” makes you tense up, this conversation reframes it with Scripture and lived experience so you can become prepared, not scared. We walk through Jesus’ words in John 15 and the surprising promise in Matthew 5 that calls the persecuted “blessed.” We also zoom out to the global reality of martyrdom and the heavy cost families carry, then zoom in to the work God is doing in Pakistan: churches being planted, believers being discipled, and children receiving free education through life-building centers. Pastor Chris shares how prayer support and consistent giving from ordinary believers can make a lasting difference in high-risk nations where Christians are targeted. You’ll also hear Pastor Chris’s personal testimony of encountering Jesus, how daily prayer and being rooted in God’s Word builds resilience, and why truth still has to be spoken even when it’s unpopular. We close with practical prayer points for Pakistan and a powerful reflection on aloha as compassion, love, and spiritual uplift, with Jesus as the ultimate example. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of the conversation challenged you most? IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    51 min

  5. APR 10

    E: 29 Sex, Drugs & Rolling Dice/Gambling for KEIKI in Hawai’i—Your State Legislature

    Have U ever skipped voting as it felt pointless? Then this one's for U! Eva Andrade, Pres. HI Family Forum, & I get straight to the racy truth about political races:  From razor-thin local races to why small margins can steer an entire state. Also why “one voice” still matters. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with one friend in Hawaii, & leave a review so more local 'ohana find it, please! What’s the one issue you want your legislator to hear from you about this year? IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    49 min

  6. MAR 27

    E28 Does My Vote Even Count?! Rep. Matsumoto

    Does the average Kimo or Kalei make any difference? In surprising answer, Rep. Lauren Matsumoto says yes, POWERFULLY! She also digs into meaty topics like answering to Hawai'i voters about cost of living, public safety, and the need for truth & transparency in gov't.  We also get to meet the lady behind the title of Representative: a wife, mom & Hawai'i girl; sharing how her roots keep her grounded.  Resource:  HawaiihouseGOP.com  Or visit her Website: www.repmatsumoto.com  IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    38 min

  7. MAR 19

    E:27 Healing Hearts Finally, Overcoming Trauma Truly

    Stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” & start asking, “What happened & how do I heal forward?” Healing Hearts Creator Rob Gross talks about how trauma leads to so many “bad choices” a.k.a. survival strategies gone wrong. You’ll hear personal stories of ours that make it real: patterns passed down family lines, the pressure to perform for love, & what it looks like to break generational patterns and live FREE!  If you want inner healing, family restoration, & breaking generational cycles, you're in the right place. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, & comment to let us know what was your biggest takeaway. AGAPE & ALOHA for YOU ALWAYS! IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    46 min

  8. FEB 27

    E26 Handsome Hawaiian Hammah: Young Musician DILLON PAKELE

    Some lights don’t go out—they move. When Dillon lost dad, Kaulana Pakele of Mana‘o Company, & later hanai uncle, the legendary Fiji, the room dimmed. What came next is a story of regeneration with respect: a bedroom-turned-studio in a Hawaiian homestead, a couch as a reminder of sacrifice, & unwavering  faith & aloha. The Legacy Project is beloved old songs & new with intention & honor.  Featuring collabs & nods to Ehukai, Mana‘o Co., Sudden Rush, Jordan T, & more. And how influence is measured by integrity, not followers. #BOOMkaYAHYOU Beyond music, Dillon’s heart beats for his lāhui (community). As Choose Aloha Ambassador, he brings joy to schools where 30 minutes can change a day... & a life! Dillan reframes pain into songs that always point up. Subscribe for more stories that blend faith, culture, & making music with aloha; pls. also leave a review to our lāhui grow. IG @DawnOBrienHI FB Dawn O'Brien HI www.ChooseAloha.org youtube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

    53 min
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Why Aloha? the whole world knows what aloha is--love in Hawai'i--but better to ask WHY ALOHA? the answer is as essential as breath & as fun as whistling, so LET'S GO!  

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