The Mapuana Reed Show

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The Mapuana Reed Show is all about real talk and inspiring stories for women who are ready for more in life. Hosted by Mapuana Reed, each episode dives into candid conversations with incredible women who are embracing their journeys of becoming. We're talking about the highs, the lows, and everything in between—because growth isn't always pretty, but it's worth it. If you're looking for a space to find connection, purpose, and a little courage to take that next step, you're in the right place. Grab your favorite drink, tune in, and join Mapuana and her guests as they share the wisdom, struggles, and triumphs that come with creating a life you love. New episodes drop every week, so let's walk this journey together!

  1. 14H AGO

    Ep 65: Breathwork for Inner Child Healing | Releasing Trauma and Rewiring Old Patterns

    What if healing your inner child did not require reliving trauma, but learning how to feel safe in your body? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Sage King, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, to talk about inner child healing, reparenting, nervous system regulation, and how breathwork helps release stored emotions that talking alone cannot always reach. Sage shares how breathwork journeys gently access the subconscious where old beliefs, emotional wounds, and childhood coping patterns live. Together, they explore why even people who had a great childhood can benefit from inner child work, how triggers in relationships often point to unmet needs from earlier years, and why healing does not have to be loud, intense, or overwhelming to be effective. This conversation is especially powerful for women who feel like they are holding everything together on the outside while living with quiet anxiety, grief, or emotional tension on the inside. In this episode, we cover: • What breathwork really is and how it works with the nervous system • Inner child healing even if you had loving parents • Reparenting yourself and why triggers are invitations to heal • Why gentle breathwork creates deeper, more sustainable change • How grief, people-pleasing, and over-functioning live in the body • How to know if you are ready for breathwork • Baby steps to begin breathwork safely and intentionally This episode is for women who are ready to stop pushing, proving, and performing, and instead heal from the inside so life can feel lighter, calmer, and more connected.  –––––––––––––– CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to inner child healing and breathwork  03:45 Sage King's journey into breathwork and somatic healing 08:40 What breathwork really is and how it works 12:50 Is inner child work only for trauma 17:05 Reparenting, triggers, and emotional regulation 23:55 Grief, nervous system healing, and slowing down 29:50 How to start breathwork safely 32:40 Retreats, group work, and next steps –––––––––––––– CONNECT WITH US: FOLLOW The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube for real conversations, thoughtful guests, and inspiration for your next chapter. If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it. CONNECT WITH MAPUANA Instagram: @mapuanareed  Instagram: @mapuanareedshow Instagram: @malamarituals Websites https://www.mapuanareed.com/ https://www.malamarituals.com/ CONNECT WITH SAGE https://www.sagebreathwork.com/ Instagram: @sagebreathwork

    37 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Ep 64: Still Human in an AI World. What You Need to Know About AI

    What if AI didn't have to feel overwhelming, intimidating, or disconnected from real life? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with AI educator and business operator Lani Koontz for an honest conversation about what AI actually is, what it is not, and how to use it in a way that supports your life instead of running it. This conversation is for anyone who is curious about AI, a little unsure about it, or simply wants a clear, grounded explanation without the hype. We talk about practical ways AI can give you time back, where boundaries matter, and why real connection will always be more important than any tool. --- IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: • Why AI does not have to be scary or complicated • What AI actually is in simple, everyday terms • Why AI can sound confident and still be wrong • The truth about privacy, voice, and personal data • Practical ways AI can support home life and routines • How AI can help in meetings and everyday work • Using AI as a thought partner, not a replacement • Why "AI is not your friend" and what that really means • Staying human and connected in a fast-changing world --- CHAPTERS:  00:00 We are living through the beginning of AI 01:40 Meet AI educator Lani Koontz 03:30 What AI is (and what it is not) 06:00 Why AI can be wrong and what "hallucinations" are 08:45 Does AI remember you? Understanding context 11:15 Privacy fears, voice, and identity concerns 13:30 What not to put into AI and how to protect your chats 15:15 Using AI to support what matters most 16:30 Practical ways AI can help at home 18:10 Meal planning, schedules, and organization 21:30 Using AI with photos and screenshots 23:00 AI note takers and support for meetings 25:20 Why you should always double check AI output 27:00 How to prompt AI to ask you the right questions 28:40 Small business uses: research, content, and systems 30:20 Will AI take jobs? The honest answer 32:10 Why AI is not your friend 35:00 Where to learn more with Lani Koontz --- WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS. AI is moving fast, and it can feel like everyone else already knows what they're doing. This episode is a reminder that you are not behind. Curiosity is enough to begin. AI can be an incredible tool for saving time, simplifying life, and supporting your work, but it should never replace real connection. The goal is not to do more and more. It is to use tools wisely so you have more space for the people and priorities that matter most. --- If this episode helped you feel more grounded and clear about AI, subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more daily rituals that help you slow down and return home to yourself, explore Mālama Rituals, a luxury wellness brand inspired by Hawai'i and built around intentional living. --- GUEST INFORMATION Lani Koontz AI Educator and Business Operator Website: kmcollective.co https://www.kmcollective.co/ Lani Koontz helps founders, teams, and everyday people use AI in a way that feels practical, supportive, and human through workshops, trainings, and hands-on education.  --- FOLLOW The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube for real conversations, thoughtful guests, and inspiration for your next chapter. If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it.  CONNECT WITH MAPUANA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals Websites https://www.mapuanareed.com/  https://www.malamarituals.com/ What is one way you are curious about using AI in your everyday life? \ Leave a comment. We would love to hear.

    37 min

  3. JAN 27

    Ep 62: Healing Generational Trauma, Reclaiming Culture, And Trusting Your Gut

    From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet's journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties, or beyond who feels the pull to heal, come home to yourself, and step boldly into your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.   Chapters: 00:00 Choosing not to suffer and rewriting old patterns 01:01 Introducing Reet and her journey across cultures 02:47 Childhood in India and the shock of moving to Canada 04:06 Discovering her father's secret family and surviving abuse 1 0:23 Faith, identity, and breaking free from old conditioning 18:40 Therapy, coaching, and healing through the body 24:13 Reconnecting with culture through Ayurveda and ritual 29:24 Making ghee on the full moon and honoring her ancestors 33:50 Moving across Canada, traveling the world, and trusting her gut 37:51 Returning to India after 38 years and finding her mother again 42:36 Advice for women learning to trust their intuition 44:07 Simple rituals that help you come home to yourself If this episode connected with you, share your favorite takeaway in the comments. Subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show for more conversations with women creating their next chapter with intention. Share this with a friend who is healing or exploring her roots. Leave a rating and review so we can reach more women who are ready for more in life. Connect with us:  The Mapuana Reed Show Instagram @mapuanareed The Mapuana Reed Show: https://www.instagram.com/mapuanareedshow  Mālama Rituals Luxury ritual products to help you return home to yourself   @malamarituals Website: https://www.malamarituals.com/ Connect with Reet Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reetgerman/ https://www.reignitewithreet.com

    46 min

  4. JAN 27

    EP 63: Let Self Lead: Healing, Self Trust, and the Journey of Becoming

    *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "622bdc4e-4372-4a7d-85ff-534d5e3c27b1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> This episode is a powerful conversation about self discovery, healing, and learning how to let Self lead. Mapuana sits down with Pumehana Palmer to explore her journey from being homeless as a child in Hawaii to becoming a guide for women on the path of self trust, nervous system awareness, and aligned decision making. Together, they talk about self acceptance, healing childhood wounds, Internal Family Systems therapy, yoga philosophy, and what it really means to lead your life from calm, clarity, and compassion. Pumehana shares her SOUL Method for working through triggers, her Decisive Edge framework for confident decision making, and the deeper truth that healing does not mean fixing yourself, but accepting yourself fully. This conversation is for anyone who feels called to grow, heal, and step into their next chapter with more confidence and self trust. If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it.   CONNECT WITH PUMEHANA Website: https://pumehanapalmer.com/ Instagram: @pumehanapalmer  CONNECT WITH MAPUANA Instagram: @mapuanareed Instagram: @mapuanareedshow Instagram: @malamarituals Websites https://www.mapuanareed.com/ https://www.malamarituals.com/ ———————— CHAPTERS ———————— 00:00 Letting Self Lead and honoring what no longer fits 01:00 Pumehana's childhood and experiencing homelessness 03:00 Faith, family loyalty, and learning to stay small 05:00 The intuitive call to yoga teacher training 08:30 Yoga philosophy and stilling the mind 11:00 Internal Family Systems and the Capital S Self 15:30 Beginning the journey of self discovery 18:30 Self acceptance versus self judgment 22:00 Healing childhood trauma with compassion 24:00 The SOUL Method for working through triggers 29:00 Letting Self lead with calm, creativity, and persistence 31:30 Aloha Pumehana Collective community 34:00 Kintsugi and mending broken pieces with love 38:00 The Decisive Edge decision making framework 44:00 Making bold decisions and trusting yourself 47:00 Final reflections on self trust and becoming

    46 min
  5. Ep. 61: Reinventing Your Life and Seeing Your Beauty: From Amish Roots to Empowered Portraits with Esther

    10/07/2025

    Ep. 61: Reinventing Your Life and Seeing Your Beauty: From Amish Roots to Empowered Portraits with Esther

    If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose. We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther's Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in Hawai'i that honors the stories of 44 mothers. Pull up a seat with us. You are already her. This episode will help you see it. You will learn - How to navigate a major life pivot with courage and curiosity - A practical way to see your beauty even when you do not feel photogenic - Why images of you are part of your legacy for your family - Gentle mindset shifts to step into the woman you are becoming Chapters 00:00 Transformation & seeing your beauty 00:53 Meet Esther: from Amish roots to photographer 03:11 Leaving Amish → Mennonite: mindset shifts 10:33 Questioning beliefs & trusting inner guidance 12:28 Discovering photography through travel & service 17:52 Starting the portrait business & first studio 21:46 How Esther sees women: portraits, confidence & legacy 31:02 Empowered Mama Portraits + Hawaiʻi exhibition (Oct 17) Guest Esther — Portrait photographer and creator of the Empowered Mama Portrait Experience, honoring mothers in every season through transformational images and shared stories. 📲 *Connect with us:* * Follow Mapuana Reed on Instagram: [@mapuanareed](https://instagram.com/mapuanareed) * Follow Mālama Rituals: [@malamarituals](https://instagram.com/malamarituals) *Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturedimagery/ *Exhibition Tickets and Info: https://capturedimagery.co/exhibit

    36 min
  6. Ep 60: Self-Value, Money, and Building a Personal Brand with No Shame with Sue Bryce & Mapuana Reed

    09/16/2025

    Ep 60: Self-Value, Money, and Building a Personal Brand with No Shame with Sue Bryce & Mapuana Reed

    Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺 In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life. ✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you've always wanted to be. We cover: * How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand. * Why self-promotion isn't arrogance — it's honoring yourself. * The truth about money: making it, managing it, and loving it without shame. * Why women must release guilt around wanting more. * The role of rituals, daily practices, and boundaries in creating success. * Aging with power and confidence (wrinkles, gray hair, and loving your body!). * The glow up: how inner work creates outer radiance. 💡 If you've ever struggled with self-worth, money guilt, or putting yourself out there, this episode will inspire you to step into your next chapter with confidence and honor. --- 👉 Watch the full episode and don't forget to subscribe for more weekly conversations on growth, mindset, money, and female empowerment. 📲 Connect with us: * Follow Mapuana Reed on Instagram: [@mapuanareed] (https://instagram.com/mapuanareed) * Follow Mālama Rituals: [@malamarituals](https://instagram.com/malamarituals) * Follow Sue Bryce: [@suebrycephotographer](https://www.instagram.com/suebrycephotographer/) * Learn more about Sue Bryce: [https://suebryceeducation.com] --- Chapters 00:00 – Self-value, money & personal branding 00:36 – Welcome back + Mapuana introduces Sue Bryce 01:53 – Sue's CreativeLive journey & personal brand explosion 03:07 – Making money, loving money & healing money shame 04:34 – Money amplifies who you are 05:33 – The guilt of wanting more 06:48 – Personal branding: evolving your identity 08:08 – Being the first Polynesian woman in photography success 09:26 – Honor vs. shame 12:20 – Boundaries, suffering, and alignment 14:19 – Coaching self-belief vs. just strategy 16:28 – The glow up: inner work shows on the outside 18:07 – Aging, beauty, and embracing natural change 21:48 – Shifting from photography to teaching self-value 23:38 – Criticism, identity, and industry judgment 25:26 – Teaching beyond photography: it's about self 28:36 – Staying humble & walking into new rooms 29:37 – Sue's current work: self-value presentations 32:01 – Daily rituals & honoring time 34:15 – Morning rituals for clarity & focus 38:34 – Energy, motherhood & setting the tone at home 41:11 – Why women must care for themselves first 42:09 – Evening rituals of gratitude & body love 44:43 – 21 summers left: living with intention 47:53 – Botox, aging & embracing natural beauty 50:39 – Carrying the lantern: leadership & loneliness 52:58 – Supporting women without competition 53:25 – Final words: we all win when women honor themselves --- #SueBryce #MapuanaReedShow #SelfValue #MoneyMindset #PersonalBranding #GlowUp #FemaleEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Rituals --- Conncect with us: 💌 Subscribe for new episodes every week: **[The Mapuana Reed Show](https://www.youtube.com/@mapuanareed)** 📲 Follow Mapuana on Instagram: [@mapuanareed](https://instagram.com/mapuanareed) ✨ Shop Mālama Rituals: [@malamarituals](https://instagram.com/malamarituals) 🌐 Learn from Sue Bryce: [suebryceeducation.com](https://suebryceeducation.com)

    54 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Ep 59: How I Built Mālama Rituals in 90 Days and Sold Out in 48 Hours.

    Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺 In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster. 💡 In this episode you'll hear: Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business. The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace. How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything. What I've learned about aging with gratitude and loving my body. The truth about entrepreneurship: it's a rollercoaster, but worth every ride. ✨ My hope is this episode reminds you that you don't need perfect timing to chase your dreams. Start now, start messy, and give yourself grace along the way. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🌸 Shop Mālama Rituals: https://malamarituals.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed  📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals/ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome back to the show 00:45 – Why I gave myself 90 days 02:20 – The story behind creating the lotion candle 04:30 – Evening rituals and gratitude for my body 07:10 – Learning candle-making from scratch 09:00 – Business challenges: broken glass & shipping delays 11:40 – Shock of selling out in 48 hours 13:50 – Alignment + action vs perfection + procrastination 15:20 – Key lessons from launching in 90 days 18:40 – Why rituals matter for women today 20:15 – What dream are you sitting on? 21:25 – Closing message: start messy, give yourself grace 👉 If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's been waiting for "the perfect time" to start. #MalamaRituals #TheMapuanaReedShow #NextChapter  #StartMessy #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect

    22 min
  8. Ep. 58: Money & Spirituality Aren't Opposites — Here's How They Work Together

    09/03/2025

    Ep. 58: Money & Spirituality Aren't Opposites — Here's How They Work Together

    Astrology, money, and mediumship—yes, they can belong in the same room. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, money mentor and astrologer Natalia Benson shares how spiritual inner work meets real-world money systems: tracking, multi-account management, saving for taxes, and healing your relationship with money. We get into human design (hello, Mani Gen 5/1s), Taurus energy, intuitive rituals, nervous-system care, and how sovereignty and frequency guide mediumship. You'll learn: how to actually see where your money goes, simple accounts to set up this week, a 5-minute morning meditation to sharpen intuition, what "grounded sensualist" Taurus energy really means, and why bringing love to your money is the most practical thing you can do. Guest: Natalia Benson — Money Mentor, Astrologer, Podcast Host https://nataliabenson.com/ Natalia Benson IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/ Host: Mapuana Reed — Photographer turned podcaster & community builder Ways to connect with Mapuana • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/mapuanareed/ • Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show https://www.instagram.com/stories/mapuanareedshow/ • Newsletter & events: join the list for live shows & retreats • Mālama Rituals (luxury candles & lotion candles): https://www.instagram.com/stories/malamarituals/ If this helped you, like the video, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's ready to build a calmer, wiser relationship with money. #astrology #money #mediumship #humanDesign #Taurus #intuition #nervoussystem #womenandmoney #spiritualityandbusiness Chapters 00:00 – Inner work + money work: why both matter 00:57 – Welcome & Natalia's Journey on Becoming 02:45 – Grandparents, entrepreneurship, & first money lessons 03:15 – First business: jewelry brand + early personal brand 04:30 – "I'm tired of being broke" → deciding to learn money 05:22 – The seminar that changed everything (habits + money) 06:40 – Sensitive, empathetic… and taking care of life 07:26 – Money truth: relationship - perfection 08:18 – Step 1: Track your money (awareness shifts income) 09:05 – The multi-account money system (simple breakdown) 12:14 – Podcast pause, grief, growth, and returning stronger 14:12 – Membership, 1:1s, and leading with money organization 15:18 – Making money organization sexy & fun 16:20 – Mediumship awakening & following the nudges 18:19 – Preparing for loss, near-death stories, and healing 21:20 – Practicing mediumship (the "walk-in closet" story) 22:37 – Boundaries: pausing readings & sovereign path 23:34 – Human Design: Manifesting Generator life 26:22 – Astrology 101: Taurus = the grounded sensualist 28:40 – Intuition vs programming; permission to be you 29:40 – The na'au (gut knowing) & how to tap it 30:28 – Five-minute morning meditation (exact process) 35:09 – Routine, ADHD, and nervous-system care rituals 39:08 – Mediumship safety, frequency, and sovereignty 45:19 – Close: pride, growth, and what's next

    46 min
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The Mapuana Reed Show is all about real talk and inspiring stories for women who are ready for more in life. Hosted by Mapuana Reed, each episode dives into candid conversations with incredible women who are embracing their journeys of becoming. We're talking about the highs, the lows, and everything in between—because growth isn't always pretty, but it's worth it. If you're looking for a space to find connection, purpose, and a little courage to take that next step, you're in the right place. Grab your favorite drink, tune in, and join Mapuana and her guests as they share the wisdom, struggles, and triumphs that come with creating a life you love. New episodes drop every week, so let's walk this journey together!

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  • Creator
    Mapuana Reed
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
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