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.
Optimize Your Na'au
Claim This Podcastby Na'au Pono Wellness
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21 episodes
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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 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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Recent Episodes
May 7, 2026
Episode 21: How Coaching Guides Our Most Important Relationships
<p>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. </p><p>Together, they explore how mindfulness, conflict resolution, and intentional practices can help people evolve through life’s transitions with more connection, clarity, and compassion.</p><p>Ronit LeMon Deneen, MCC, is a Master Certified Coach and Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork Facilitator focused on transformation, healing, and personal growth. (IG: @ronitlemondeneen)</p><p>Matt Deneen, ACC, is an Associate Certified Coach, Human Potential Coach, and Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork Facilitator dedicated to helping others unlock growth, resilience, and transformation. (IG: @avondeneen)</p><p>Podcast: The Dream Alchemy Podcast</p><p>Website: www.sunandmoondreamalchemists.com</p><p>IG: @sunandmoondreamalchemists</p><p>Follow the podcast on IG: @optimizeyournaaupodcast</p><p>Follow Dara on IG: @darachunwoodward</p><p>Follow David on IG: @kekoamanawalea + @naauponowellness</p>
March 17, 2026
Episode 20: Raising Resilient Kids: Mobility, Mindset, and Family Life
<p>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. </p><p>In this conversation, they explore the role of movement in everyday life, raising resilient kids, and building healthy families through simple daily habits. The Starretts share practical insights on mobility, longevity, and letting go of control while doing our best to live fully. </p><p>From parenting to personal wellness, this episode highlights how small, consistent actions can create stronger bodies, stronger families, and a more connected life.</p><p>The Ready State: IG- @thereadystate // Website- thereadystate.com</p><p>Juliet Starrett IG: @julietstarrett</p><p>Follow the podcast:</p><p>IG @optimizeyournaaupodcast</p><p>Follow Dara:</p><p>IG @darachunwoodward</p><p>Follow David:</p><p>IG @kekoamanawalea + @naauponowellness</p>
November 11, 2025
Episode 19: The Beauty in the Ugly Work | Dina Kaniho
<p>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. </p><p>From distance energy sessions to the deep connection between the physical and energetic body, Dina shares how hypnotherapy and intuition can guide us back into balance and self-trust. This conversation is a reminder that true transformation often begins when we stop doing—and start allowing.</p><p><br></p><p>Dina Kaniho (IG- @in_balance_with_in_sight and @naturalaloha) is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Energy Shifter, High Healer, and retired RN.</p><p>Services on heal.me and inbalancewithinsight.com</p><p>Products available at naturalalohahi.com</p><p>Subscribe to her newsletter and become a patron on Patreon</p><p>Follow the podcast:</p><p>IG @optimizeyournaaupodcast</p><p>Follow Dara:</p><p>IG @darachunwoodward</p><p>Follow David:</p><p>IG @kekoamanawalea + @naauponowellness</p>
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