In this episode, Kevin, a tax attorney takes us back to Kauaʻi in the 1950s, where nature shaped his sense of home. He reflects on the tension between logic and the subtle pull of intuition and how we must learn to trust our gut feelings to connect back to ourselves. Kevin shares how certain truths live in the body, beyond what words can reach. We talk about love at first sight, finding connection in unexpected places, and our lifelong search for belonging. He also discusses how the law can be a tool for shaping society, while gut instinct shapes how we move through it. This episode is about paying attention to what feels authentic and learning to live in alignment with it. Mahalo for listening.  

Episode Highlights

00:22 Introduction to Kevin, Kauaʻi in the 1950s

02:03 Nature is dominant

03:32 Fish for days, forest was the icebox

06:18 Education and career as a tax attorney

07:43 Nature is home

09:23 Heart and body wisdom; accessing the deeper seat of our soul

12:09 Love at first sight: feelings stem from our search validation and security in the "home"

15:35 Love for strangers through recognition and connection

18:06 Falling in love on the internet

21:20 Love at first sight (that lasts)

26:43 The law as a form of social engineering: Balancing feelings and the legal world

28:25 William OʻDouglas' autobiography

30:08 Tapping into our gut feelings and seeing connections

34:54 Living an authentic life

Credits
🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril
🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik

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