Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast
Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast explores stories of the Laie and BYU–Hawaii communities. Hosted by Julia Aunai and Linda Laulu, they interview members of the community about their experiences, projects, and takes on life.
Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast
Latest Episodes
Redefining Masculinity
As June marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, counselor Kaeokalei Alo discusses the pressures many men face to stay strong and push through challenges alone. In "Redefining Masculinity," Alo explores emotional suppression, healthy masculin...
Building Financial Peace & Confidence
Financial confidence doesn’t come from having more money—it comes from knowing how to manage what you have, said family and personal finance educator Elder Jeffrey Hill.In this episode, Elder Hill shares practical insights on budgeting,...
Between Love and Boundaries
Sometimes the hardest boundaries aren’t with strangers—they’re with the people we love most, whether that’s family, friends, or someone we care about deeply. In this episode, BYUH psychologist John Suyama explore why saying “no” can feel like g...
Are We All Just Performing Now?
To kick off the new season, new host Julia Aunai is joined by former co-host Myco Marcaida to explore individualism, the pressure to stand out and the concept of the "looking glass self" as they discuss what it means to build an identity in a t...
Why Your Brain Won't Focus
In this episode, BYU–Hawaii counselor Susiane Manning and student leader Shane Reinward break down what distractibility actually looks like in college life—from constant mental overload to the role of curiosity and environment. Drawing from res...
