Daily Da Kine

Kēhau breaks down habit stacking in real talk: attaching your new “higher self” habits to things you already do, so they actually get done. Instead of forcing a whole new routine from scratch, she shows you how to link one small anchor habit to an existing cue (“after I , I will ”) and let your default rhythm work in your favor. It’s about making the right thing easy, not perfect.

Kēhau breaks down “The Art of Kuleana” as keeping one small promise to yourself on purpose. Instead of trying to become your Higher Self overnight and burning out, this episode helps you choose a single anchor habit that’s tiny, doable on your worst day, and symbolic of who you’re becoming. It’s not about instant results — it’s about sending a clear message to your nervous system: “This is who I am now.”

Kēhau walks listeners through creating their Higher Self as if it were a fictional character. Instead of vaguely wanting to “be better,” she invites wahine to get specific about who their ideal self is—their habits, energy, environment, relationships, and daily choices—so their brain has a clear blueprint to grow into.

Season 5 of Daily Da Kine kicks off Project Higher Self. In this episode, Kēhau breaks down cognitive dissonance in real‑talk terms—why it feels so uncomfortable when your idea of who you are doesn’t match how you’re actually showing up. She explains how most people solve that by dropping back into their “default setting,” and how listeners can instead use that discomfort as a signal to rise into the version of themselves they actually want to be.

In the Season Finale of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau closes out Kanaka State of Mind with a reminder that in times of crisis, the humble, fast-acting, practical solution is not a lesser choice. It's the one that keeps you alive while the long-term harvest grows.

If you've been waiting for the perfect answer when the practical one is already available, this episode is for you. A fitting close to a season built entirely on wisdom you can actually use.

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau digs into what it means to choose to show up fully without letting shame, shyness, embarrassment or the fear of judgment walk through the door with you.

If you've been hovering at the entrance of something you really want — a calling, a creative pursuit, a community, a version of yourself — this episode is the nudge to leave the hilahila at home and step all the way onto the space calling you.

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau uses fishing to explore what it means to prepare yourself for the big things you say you want, instead of expecting “deep sea” results with “shallow shore” habits.

If you’ve been frustrated that your dreams or prayers haven’t landed yet, this episode invites you to look at your “line” — your habits, skills, and character — and become the kind of lawaiʻa who can actually handle the big fish.

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau uses the image of the waʻa to explore what it really means to be part of a hui, not just a passenger: sharing the load, contributing in real ways, and also letting others carry their part instead of doing everything yourself.

If you’ve ever felt resentful because you’re doing all the work, or called yourself “part of the team” while mostly enjoying the benefits, this episode will help you check your role in the canoe.

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau unpacks how people, especially keiki and caregivers, thrive when they’re properly nourished with love, safety, resources, and support — and how much harm we do when we call someone “weak” or “lazy” when they’re actually undernourished.

This episode is an invitation to look at your conditions, not just your willpower, and to offer yourself and others the kind of “water” that lets real blooming happens.

In this episode of Kanaka State of Mind, Kēhau explores how the past can keep living in our minds long after the moment is over, and why it matters to recognize when a story, conflict, or version of ourselves belongs in the past instead of running our present.

If you’ve been stuck replaying old hurt or feeding old stories, this episode is a reminder that not everything from yesterday deserves today’s energy.