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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 1H

Ep. 4: Aloha Crushes Anger: Kelly Boy DeLima / Kapena

from Aloha Alive: The Dawn O'Brien Podcast · host Dawn O'Brien

What happens when Mr. Aloha is actually Mr. Angry? Hawaiian music legend Kelly Boy De Lima & his wife Leolani open their hearts in this raw, powerful conversation about transformation, healing, & the true Source of ALOHA.Kelly Boy, beloved frontman of Kapena, shares the shocking journey that began five years ago when he publicly confessed to being "Mr. Aloha" on stage but "Mr. Angry" at home. With raw vulnerability, he reveals how childhood trauma created patterns of anger that drove his children away & nearly ended his 37-year marriage. His "come-to-Jesus moment? A divine encounter at a yellow traffic light that changed everything.Leolani, Kelly Boy's rock & "straight line," adds profound insights about standing firm in storms, choosing redemption when leaving seemed easier, & watching God restore what anger had broken. Together, they paint a masterpiece of grace, forgiveness, & second chances that resonates with anyone who's ever felt trapped in destructive patterns.This episode tackles tough questions about generational curses, accountability, & daily choices to embody aloha. As Kelly Boy powerfully states, "Aloha comes from you... they cannot steal that from you." His testimony proves transformation is possible, but requires humility, surrender, & a willingness to "bow your head lower to the ground than you ever have in your life."Whether you're struggling with anger or working thru family healing, this  offers hope & practical mana'o (wisdom). Subscribe, share, & join the movement to keep aloha alive in our hearts & 'ohana!IG @DawnOBrienHIFB Dawn O'Brien HIwww.ChooseAloha.orgIG @alohaalivepodcastyoutube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast

What happens when Mr. Aloha is actually Mr. Angry? Hawaiian music legend Kelly Boy De Lima & his wife Leolani open their hearts in this raw, powerful conversation about transformation, healing, & the true Source of ALOHA. Kelly Boy, beloved frontman of Kapena, shares the shocking journey that began five years ago when he publicly confessed to being "Mr. Aloha" on stage but "Mr. Angry" at home. With raw vulnerability, he reveals how childhood trauma created patterns of anger that drov...

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What happens when Mr. Aloha is actually Mr. Angry? Hawaiian music legend Kelly Boy De Lima & his wife Leolani open their hearts in this raw, powerful conversation about transformation, healing, & the true Source of ALOHA.Kelly Boy, beloved frontman...

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