For this time in November we like to focus our attention on the experiences of the indigenous community. So this week we have Tiana-Malia Keleli’i Kawaihoa-Marquez (all pronouns accepted), a kanaka ‘oiwi (Native Hawaiian), Māhū (two-spirit), raised in the ‘aina (land) of Maunalua, Oahu. They practice Uhi (Hawaiian traditional tattooing), are a student of Genealogy, and produce ‘awa, a traditional drink that helps to calm and relax the body and mind.

In this episode, we discuss getting back to authenticity through community and ancestral medicine, and what it's like to be unapologetically Māhū in spaces that aren’t traditionally carved out for those identities. 

We hope you love this episode as much as we did 💕

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

03:01 Kele's Background and Identity

03:37 The Role of Genealogy and Traditional Practices

05:02 Kele's Personal Journey and Spiritual Growth

20:24 Connecting with Ancestors and Community

30:36 Advice for Tourists Visiting Hawaii

38:24 The Significance of Mauna Lua

39:00 Community Efforts and Challenges

43:35 Personal Reflections and Family Influence

48:07 The Cultural Importance of Tattoos

49:16 Tattooing Practices and Symbolism

55:03 Spiritual and Personal Growth

01:00:58 Radical Acceptance and Authenticity

📇 Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here.

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

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