Best Polynesia Podcasts (2026)

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🔥In the Hot Seat: Ventry Parker "Poetik"– PART 1 | ROOTS & BECOMING🔥 18:47

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Send us a text Every story has a beginning — this is his. In Part 1 of our conversation with Poetik, we step into the foundation of his life: the village that raised him, the music that shaped him, and the people who poured into him before the world ever knew his name. This episode isn’t just about music. It’s about identity, belonging, gratitude, …

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#16: French Polynesia With Kids: How to Visit Bora Bora, Tahiti & Moorea Affordably (with Irina Gaysina) 41:41

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In this episode, I’m joined by Irina from On Points with Kids, who just returned from an incredible family trip to French Polynesia — exploring Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Moorea with her kids. Irina shares how her family made this dream destination affordable using points and miles, along with practical tips for planning, choosing family-friendly resor…

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Restless Humanity: The Epic Migrations Into the Americas, Polynesia, and... Beyond? ~ Andrés Moreno-Estrada 25:31

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We are a movable species. In less than 50 thousand years, Homo sapiens has penetrated practically all corners of the earth. This is an episode about those epic migrations, with a focus on the two furthest edges of the human migratory map: the Americas in the West and the Polynesian islands in the East. In the end, we discuss emerging evidence that …

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Health Tip "Prevention" 0:34

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Grandma believed that prevention is better than a cure The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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Health Tip "You are what you Eat" 0:34

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If your plate looks like a natural disaster...your mood might too so eat clean, feel fierce. The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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Why Do We Laugh? Philosophers on Jokes, Humor, and the Human Condition ~ Mira Magdalena Sickinger 1:02:29

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“The podcast is great, but one thing hasn’t been covered yet: humour. It’s an essential part of our human condition, and would certainly be worth an episode.” This listener feedback was easy to agree with. From standup comedy to nervous laughter, our lives are filled with chuckles and giggles. Why? Why do adults laugh at witty jokes whilst children…

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The Predisposition of Ea 32:56

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In this episode, we walk the rhythm between punishment and restoration, exploring how Polynesian justice was never about shame—it was about ceremony. Chiefs and kahuna enforced law through ritual, not isolation. We trace the sacred use of plant-based medicines like ʻawa, the layered leadership of ali‘i, and the healing protocols that treated illnes…

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Health Tip "Slow and Steady" 0:34

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Slow and steady wins the race! The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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Health Tip "Inflammation 2025" 0:43

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Inflammation’s a body on fire...Cool it down and feel better! The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#15: How to Travel During the Holidays With Kids: Keeping Christmas Traditions Alive Anywhere 36:26

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Today I’m talking all about traveling with kids during the holidays—Thanksgiving, Christmas, or both—and how to keep your family traditions alive even when you’re far from home. I’m sharing our Christmas in Puerto Rico with 12 family members (yes, Santa still found us!), how we recreated the magic with stockings, pajamas, a mini “felt” Christmas tr…

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Ea is Forever 16:25

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In this episode, we trace the breathline of sovereignty—from Native American treaty rights to Polynesian ancestral law. We explore how Polynesians didn’t just arrive—they navigated, governed, and encoded their legacy in language, ritual, and land. From Formosa to the southern tip of the triangle, we follow the linguistic threads that stitch togethe…

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Brothers Building a Legacy: Changing the Pasifika Drinking Narrative | Pulse of Polynesia Podcast 1:19:24

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Send us a text This episode shares the story behind Uso Beer — not to promote alcohol, but to highlight a cultural movement led by four Pasifika entrepreneurs reshaping conversations around unity, identity, and responsible celebration. Jack, Love, Sione, and Ghanit created something deeper than a beverage — a legacy rooted in brotherhood, culture, …

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Health Tip "Cold and Flu Season" 0:36

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Your immune system is working overtime, so give it good stuff The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#14:Southwest Companion Pass Guide: Step-by-Step Strategy to Earn BOGO Flights for Your Family 29:02

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In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass so you can fly a child or family member for nearly free for up to two full years. I’ll walk you through what the Companion Pass is, why timing is everything, and the exact strategy I recommend— with step by step instructions. I’ll also share how my husband and I bot…

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Beyond Race: A New Outlook on the Shape of Humanity ~ Diyendo Massilani 14:37

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European thinkers once divided humanity into distinct "races". The idea stuck, even if the science moved on. The shape of humanity, it turned out, is far messier than the old race theorists ever imagined. This much is well known. Still , genetics does study different human "populations". Biological differences between these populations are reported…

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The Future Doesn’t Wait — Leadership, Identity & Purpose w/ Elijah Jenkins 1:21:01

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Elijah Jenkins — a proud Chamorro, two-term Undergraduate Student Government President at the University of Chicago, Stamps Scholar, poet, storyteller, and one of the most promising young leaders of the Pacific diaspora. From growing up far from the islands… to reclaiming his cultural identi…

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The Neanderthal Mirror: Latest Findings About the Lines Between Us ~ David Gokhman 21:35

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Genetics is rewriting the human story. This week, On Humans takes you behind the scenes of this rapidly evolving frontier via three live-recordings, captured at the Salk Institute's CARTA symposium on ancient DNA. The first episode explores the differences between us and the Neanderthals. For centuries, we tried to understand Neanderthals through s…

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Health Tip "Think Fist" 0:35

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Eating too much slows digestion, drains your energy, and messes with your blood sugar. The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#13: Cruising With Kids: Family Cruise Tips, Cabin Hacks & What We Learned Sailing With Little Ones 51:37

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In this episode, I’m diving into everything you need to know about cruising with kids and cruising as a family — from choosing the right ship and itinerary to onboard tips that make your vacation fun, smooth, and stress-less. I’m sharing our experience cruising with little ones on Carnival and Royal Caribbean (and our plans for a Disney cruise next…

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Can We Tell a (True) Story of Human Origins? Live from UC San Diego 42:21

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The science of human origins keeps producing new theories. But are we any closer to telling a true story of human origins? Or are we simply drowning in data? Earlier this November, the chair of UCSD’s Department of Anthropology invited me to explore this question in a campus talk. My optimistic claim was that underneath many of the field’s importan…

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The Breathline of Ea 20:30

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In this episode, we descend into the breathline—where memory meets motion and Ea speaks through rhythm, resistance, and ancestral recall. DS unpacks the layered pulse of sovereignty, tracing how breath becomes boundary, and how the act of inhaling can reclaim space across oceans, treaties, and generations. From the edge of the Pacific to the marrow…

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Health Tip "Water is Easy" 0:34

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Soda, tea, and energy drinks might taste good, but they’re harder for your body to handle The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#12: One Year Around the World with Kids: The Beougher Family’s Life-Changing Adventure (with Ashley Beougher) 49:12

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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Ashley from @TravelingGraces, who—along with her husband and two kids—spent an entire year traveling around the world! Ashley shares what inspired their family to take the leap, how they planned a full year abroad, and what life on the road really looked like as they explored multiple continents and ove…

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Health Tip "Skip the Hacks!" 0:34

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Skip the hacks and check the facts! The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#11: Exploring Paris With Kids: 3-Day Family Itinerary, Eiffel Tower Tips & London-to-Paris Eurostar Guide 43:07

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In this episode, I’m sharing how we explored Paris with kids — from taking the Eurostar from London, to staying at a hotel with an Eiffel Tower view using points, to our favorite kid-friendly Paris experiences. We visited the Louvre with kids, went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, took a Seine cruise, enjoyed rich hot chocolate at Carette, and spent…

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The Sovereignty of Ea 30:53

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In this ceremonial transmission, DS invokes the breathline of Ea—the primordial force of movement, memory, and migration that predates borders and bureaucracies. Through layered storytelling and ancestral cadence, this episode explores sovereignty not as a legal construct, but as a living rhythm encoded in oceanic lineage, physiological resilience,…

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Epilogue: Is the Brain Free to Choose? ~ Tim Coulson 16:24

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You decided to start reading this. But could you have chosen otherwise? In this short epilogue to this fall's brain science -series, Oxford biologist Tim Coulson gives his defense of free will. (The episode is an unheard clip from the conversation with Tim Coulson, originally recorded as part of the Origins of Humankind -series in March 2025. ) LIN…

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Health Tip "Your Mind's a Garden" 0:34

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Worry can grow wild in your head when you don’t take care of it, The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#10: London With Kids—Family Itinerary, Harry Potter Tour, Top Tips & Mistakes to Avoid 48:55

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In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about exploring London with kids — including our family-friendly itinerary, what we loved, what we wouldn’t do again, and the insider tips that made our trip easier and more magical. From iconic sights like Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge to unexpected kid-approved gems (plus our incredibl…

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Health Tip "Running on Soda" 2025 0:34

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Your brain’s 75% water—so if you’re running on soda, don’t expect to think like Einstein. The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#9: 10 Game-Changing Travel Apps to Make Family Travel Easier and Stress-Free 26:39

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Today I’m sharing my top 10 game-changing travel apps that make family travel easier, smoother, and way less stressful — from finding flight deals and planning road trips to booking family-friendly stays and keeping everyone organized along the way. These are the exact apps I use to simplify travel days and make every trip feel effortless. And stic…

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Rupturing Ea 33:35

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In this season two Episode, we descend into the fracture—where sovereignty is not lost, but torn. The Rupturing of Ea traces the deliberate severing of breathline through child removal, cultural re-indoctrination, and the weaponization of neglect. From village memory to courtroom silence, we examine how systems redefine care to erase kinship, and h…

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Circumcision and more 51:22

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cut your boto off!

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Health Tip "Grab the Granny!" 0:29

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Crunch into that red, green, or golden glow – apples are fiber packed, vitamin loaded, and gut approved! The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#8: Visiting Taiwan with Kids: Night Markets, Temples & Hidden Gems for Families (w/ Special Guests) 1:12:03

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Is Taiwan on your bucket list? It should be! Along with a few special guests on today's episode, I'm sharing our family’s 5-day adventure through Taiwan — exploring Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung with our two oldest kids. It was such a meaningful trip because my husband lived in Taiwan over 20 years ago, and we finally got to see those places toge…

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Can the Brain Understand Itself? The Glories and the Limits of Neuroscience ~ Matthew Cobb 1:00:14

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Science has learned much about the brain. But how well do we understand this organ of the mind? Are we even close to cracking the neural code? Is a groundbreaking theory of consciousness just around the corner? In this final episode of the brain science -series, Matthew Cobb takes us on a tour of the story of neuroscience. We meet many colourful ch…

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Health Tip "Worry is like a Rocking Chair" 0:34

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Worry is like a rocking chair—it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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Building Brands, Building Futures: NIL Guidance Through Si‘ialofa 1:51:04

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Send us a text Welcome to tonight’s live episode of Pulse of Polynesia! We are joined by Matthew Leituala, founder of Si‘ialofa, for an empowering and insightful conversation you don’t want to miss. Matthew is sharing his journey — from his background and career, to traveling with Troy Polamalu to American Samoa in 2011 🏝️🏈 — and how those experien…

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684 Chillin’ and Beyond: The Rising of Ra2musik 1:11:12

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Send us a text We just wrapped and edited the full Pulse of Polynesia episode featuring the one and only Ra2musik (Iosiaratulala “Lala” Fa‘ata‘a) 🙌🏽🔥. His journey is raw, real, and powerful — from his struggles, faith, and resilience to the music that’s inspiring Polynesian communities worldwide. 🎵 Songs you’ll hear about in this episode: 684 Chill…

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In the Hot Seat with the one and only Marina Davis! 2:04:53

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Send us a text From international stages to Polynesian roots, Marina’s voice and story have inspired audiences worldwide — and tonight, she’s LIVE with us on Pulse of Polynesia! ✨ Follow & Connect with Marina Davis: 🌐 Website: marinadavis.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 📱 Contact: +61 422 435 890 📲 Instagram | TikTok | Facebook: @marinadavismu…

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#7: Timeshare Truths: Pros, Cons, and How to Score Discounted Resort Stays 34:44

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Thinking about buying a timeshare or wondering if the one you already have is worth it? In this episode I'll break down the real pros and cons of owning a timeshare—from guaranteed vacations and resort-style amenities to hidden fees, maintenance costs, and limited flexibility. As a Marriott Vacation Club Owner myself for 4 years who has enjoyed usi…

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The Politics of Ea 26:51

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In this episode, we braid ancestral rhythm with institutional power, exploring how government organizations—often dismissed as bureaucratic—can become vessels of sacred stewardship. DS unpacks the five rhythms that pulse through effective governance: Initiation, Containment, Transmission, Accountability, and Renewal. Each rhythm is mapped to ancest…

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Health Tip "Chew Your Food" 0:37

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Chewing isn’t just polite—it’s enzyme activation. The more you chew, the easier it is to digest and absorb what you need. The War Drums of a Makua is produced by Savage Music Studios and sponsored by South Pacific Health at www.southpachealth.com and by LifeXtend Unlimited at lifextendunlimited.com.By Fiatagata Fonotimoana Afualo Nofoatolu Tauali'i

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#6: Road to Hana With Kids Guide: What to See, Skip, and Pack with Kids (Maui Part 2) 33:12

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By Jacquelyn Hunt

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Trying to do this twice a week or whenever we can.

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From Alcohol to Antidepressants: What Drugs Teach Us About Brain Chemistry ~ Judy Grisel 57:49

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Dopamine. Serotonin. Endorphins. We have all heard these terms. And these are not just scientific curiosities. Few are those who have never wondered if their brain chemicals are "just off balance". So how accurate are the popular theories about these mythic molecules? To guide us through the topic, I'm joined by Judy Grisel—an ex-addict and a world…

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Health Tip "Get Bitter!" 0:30

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Quick, punchy health tips that make you think twice—and smile once. From portion sizes to gut rhythm, we break down the basics in 30 seconds or less. No fluff, no guilt—just better choices, delivered with a wink. Tune in weekly and take control of your health, one tip at a time. Better starts here: SouthPacHealth.com The War Drums of a Makua is pro…

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#5: Maui with Kids: Family Travel Tips, Hidden Gems, and Must-Do Experiences (Maui Part 1) 41:09

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On this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing all about our recent trip to Maui with kids — what worked, what didn’t, and the family-friendly gems you won’t want to miss. From snorkeling with Four Winds Maui and spotting turtles at Ho‘okipa Beach, to the breathtaking sunset at Haleakalā and kid-approved food stops like Monkeypod and U…

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The Genetics of Ea 17:33

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In this episode, we descend into the marrow—where science meets spirit, and the MAO-A gene becomes more than a molecule. Known as the “warrior gene,” MAO-A has been linked to aggression, impulse, and ancestral survival. But what happens when this gene is activated in a world that no longer honors ritual, rhythm, or restraint? DS unpacks the tension…

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119. This (audio only) podcast is dead - long live the podcast? With Dan Quintana 1:14:57

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This is a special episode: this podcast will change after this episode, from remote audio-only interviews to exclusively in-person video interviews. Dan Quintana, professor at the University of Oslo and host of the Everything Hertz podcast, joins me to discuss why and how I'm making this change, podcasting and science communication more broadly, ti…