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Optimize Your Na'au
by Na'au Pono Wellness
David and Dara are known for being the original Biohackers from Hawaiʻi. They share experiences, expertise, as well as background stories on not just themselves but with esteemed guests and experts of Hawaiʻi and worldwide! You’ll learn and meet individuals that truly embody the concept on sanative connection, a term Naʻau Pono Wellness uses to describe healing through true connection. Every guest you will hear and meet, as well as every topic may inspire you to feel safe yet excited to look outside the box on our search for what resilience may look like to us.
Episodes
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Episode 23: The Basics Before the Breakthroughs, Nathalie Niddam
David and Dara sit down with Nathalie Niddam for a conversation about what it really takes to live a longer, healthier life. From peptides and bioregulators to mindset and human connection, Nathalie reminds us that the latest health tools are only as powerful as the foundation beneath them, and...
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Episode 22: The Power of Being You with 1997 Miss Universe, Brook Lee
In this episode of Optimize Your Naʻau, David and Dara sit down with 1997 Miss Universe, Brook Lee, for a candid and entertaining conversation about resilience, failure, authenticity, and learning to trust your Naʻau. Check out David and Dara’s appearance on Brook and Lanai’s podcast, It's an...
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Episode 21: How Coaching Guides Our Most Important Relationships
In this deeply grounding episode, David and Dara sit down with Ronit LeMon Deneen and Matt Deneen for a rich conversation on coaching, breathwork, ceremony, and the magic of gentle transformation. Together, they explore how mindfulness, conflict resolution, and intentional practices can help…
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Episode 20: Raising Resilient Kids: Mobility, Mindset, and Family Life
In this episode of Optimize Your Na‘au, David and Dara welcome Dr. Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of The Ready State and co-authors of the New York Times bestseller Built to Move. In this conversation, they explore the role of movement in everyday life, raising resilient kids, and…
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Episode 19: The Beauty in the Ugly Work | Dina Kaniho
In this episode of Optimize Your Na‘au, David and Dara sit down with certified clinical hypnotherapist and energy healer Dina Kaniho to explore what it truly means to do the “ugly work” of healing. From distance energy sessions to the deep connection between the physical and energetic body, Dina...
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Episode 18: The Science of Skincare and the Art of Partnership | Anastasia Khodzhaeva & Amitay Eshel
In this episode of Optimize Your Naʻau, we dive deep into the story of Anastasia and Amitay, the husband-and-wife duo behind Young Goose Skincare. We explore how they blend cutting-edge science with heart-centered leadership, pioneering biohacking skincare innovations while navigating the…
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Episode 17: STEMREGEN: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Repair System | Christian & Stephanie Drapeau
In this episode of Optimize Your Naʻau, Christian and Stephanie Drapeau explain how STEMREGEN can enhance the body’s natural release of stem cells, facilitating tissue repair, pain reduction, and vitality restoration. The Drapeaus also share about their deep connection with one another. Their…
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Episode 16: A conversation with our midwife | Jasmine Merritt
In this episode of Optimize Your Naʻau, midwife Jasmine Merritt shares her powerful journey from Alabama to Hawaiʻi and her mission to provide culturally respectful midwifery care. We dive deep into the importance of mindful conception, conscious pregnancy, and how both partners’ emotional,...
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Episode 15: Talking Health Optimization with the Chief Daydreamer | Dr. Ted Achacoso
In this episode of Optimize Your Na'au, our special guest Dr. Ted Achacoso shares his perspective on mindfulness, identity, and the nature of consciousness. He explores the idea that we are not fixed selves but shifting roles, and that true healing comes from compassion, presence, and kindness....
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Episode 14: Breathe, Trust, and Surrender- Deepening our Connection to Self | Dr. Gregory Kelly, ND
In this episode of Optimize Your Na'au, Dr. Gregory Kelly joins us to share his whimsical journey from the U.S. Navy to becoming a naturopathic physician (N.D.). Blending cutting-edge research with personal insight, Dr. Kelly shares how cycling supplements, honoring the body’s rhythms, and...
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Episode 13: The Kanihos’ Journey to Peace and Wellness | Dina and Steve Kaniho
In this episode of Optimize Your Na'au, Dina and Steve Kaniho share their powerful journeys in health and healing. Dina discusses her transformation from a nurse to a holistic healer. After facing a serious health crisis, Dina took control of her healing and eventually founded Natural Aloha.…
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Episode 12: Turning Tragedy into Purpose | Dr. Anna Cabeca aka The Girlfriend Doctor
In this episode of Optimize Your Na'au, Dr. Anna Cabeca—triple board-certified OB-GYN, bestselling author, and hormone health expert—opens up about her personal struggles with trauma, burnout, and hormonal imbalance. She explains the connection between cortisol, oxytocin, and the body’s pH, and…
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Episode 11: The Science of Longevity: Discovering C15:0 | Stephanie Venn-Watson
In this episode of Optimize Your Na'au, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a pioneering veterinary epidemiologist, longevity researcher, and co-founder of Fatty15. Dr. Venn-Watson shares her remarkable journey from working with dolphins in the Navy to discovering C15:0—a groundbreaking...
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Episode 10: Smarter, Not Harder — Staying Present & Optimizing | Boomer Anderson
This week on Optimize Your Naʻau, David and Dara sit down with Boomer Anderson—health optimization practitioner, CEO of Smarter Not Harder, Inc. (makers of Troscriptions®), and a driving force behind the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice nonprofit.Together, they dive into the science and...
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Episode 9: Healing Beyond Limits | Mike McNeal of STEMREGEN
In this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, David and Dara sit down with Mike McNeal, the Director of Practitioner Education for STEMREGEN. Mike takes us on a journey through the cutting-edge world of stem cell therapy, shedding light on how STEMREGEN revolutionizes our understanding of...
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Episode 8: The Intersection of Business and Wellness in Hospitality | Kalei Luna
In this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, our guest, Kalei Luna, Spa Director at Mii Amo shares her unique journey from a marketing career to wellness and hospitality. Through her insights, we explore how business leaders in hospitality can create spaces that not only deliver…
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Episode 7: Healing & Maintaining the Human Body w/ Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | Dr. Scott Sherr
In this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and its transformative effects on health and healing. Join us as we explore how this innovative treatment enhances recovery, promotes wellness, and supports the body’s…
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Episode 6: Revolutionizing our body's healing with NeuFit Founder & CEO Garrett Salpeter
In this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, David and Dara recount a traumatic accident that profoundly changed their lives. They share their journey of discovering a revolutionary approach to healing, exploring how this experience transformed their perspectives on recovery and wellness....
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Episode 5: Arabica Cunegin on the Power of Change
On this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, we delve into the transformative power of change and the importance of embracing life's challenges. Join David, Dara, and special guest Arabica as they share their personal stories of perseverance through tough times and discuss how stepping...
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Episode 4: Hotel Wailea's Markus and Kelly on their wellness journey
On this episode of the Optimize Your Naʻau Podcast, David and Dara connect with Hotel Wailea's Markus and Kelly and chat with them about their connection to bio-hacking, wellness, skincare, and more! While staying in Maui on the Hotel Wailea property, David and Dara talk about their experience of...
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Episode 3: Rowena Gates and NanoVi's Cutting-Edge Technology
This week we sit down with Rowena Gates, a co-founder of the Eng3 Corporation alongside Hans Eng. Together they created the NanoVi™ device, used to promote health, wellness and performance by initiating cellular repair. Join us as we delve into the science of protein folding, the influence of...
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Episode 2: Trusting your Na'au with Kevin Oberhofer and Luanna Pescador
In this episode, we delve into the meaning of "na'au" and its significance in personal optimization and wellness. Join us as we explore what it truly means to trust your na'au, sharing personal experiences and challenges along the way. Special guests, Kevin Oberhofer and Luanna Pescador, from...
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Episode 1: Behind our Journey
Welcome to "Optimize your Na'au," a podcast hosted by Na'au Pono Wellness. Join Dara and David on their health and wellness journey as they explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Through candid conversations, they share biohacking tips and insights aimed at optimizing your Na'au -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
David and Dara are known for being the original Biohackers from Hawaiʻi. They share experiences, expertise, as well as background stories on not just themselves but with esteemed guests and experts of Hawaiʻi and worldwide! You’ll learn and meet individuals that truly embody the concept on sanative connection, a term Naʻau Pono Wellness uses to describe healing through true connection. Every guest you will hear and meet, as well as every topic may inspire you to feel safe yet excited to look outside the box on our search for what resilience may look like to us.
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Na'au Pono Wellness
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David and Dara are known for being the original Biohackers from Hawaiʻi. They share experiences, expertise, as well as background stories on not just themselves but with esteemed guests and experts of Hawaiʻi and worldwide! You’ll learn and meet individuals that truly embody the concept on sanative...
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