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Coconut Wireless

Keala Foundationwww.kealafoundation.com
Aloha from Kaua'i! Join Uncle Hoff and Coach Juan from the Keala Foundation in hearing about the most relevant topics happening in Kaua'i and within our community of youth empowerment, healing, and solutions to the problems we face.You'll hear positivity from people who influence our youth in the program and about the dark and heavy drug and alcohol epidemic killing our culture and kids. The power of individuals standing up and sharing their stories and exposing vulnerable feelings has become a solution to the problem that we hold and have found healing in. It starts with healthy communities - just like the ones being created by the Keala Foundation.
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Episodes

Episode 19 | Buttery Bros

Listen to some buttery content! Uncle Hoffy and Coach Juan recapped the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run event with the Buttery Bros! We are so grateful Heber, Marston, and their squad were able to join us for the event so last minute and rallied with us the entire week. Fun times and special memories were made from the impact of the Golf Tournament, Kids Class and Showcase, and the actual 10k Trail Run!

Oct 20, 20211 hr 3 min

Episode 18 | Miranda & Julian Alcaraz

Join Uncle Hoffy and Sarah B as they talk to Miranda and Julian about the support from Street Parking to power the Virtual Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run! You'll hear about their first impressions of each other, Kaua'i, the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run, and all the shenanigans that come along with the fun week! In this episode you will hear about their stories as Founders of two amazing missions to help others. Helping others become who they were meant to be and helping them become a healthier versi...

Aug 18, 202145 min

Episode 17 | Meet Armando from the Dominican Republic

New friends, real stories, and big community. Armando is a good friend who has lost 5 members of his family to suicide. He has helped so many come to terms with how to rise above the shame and guilt that so many bury when these things happen within a family. Listen to his in depth solution for how he went from struggling to finding freedom.

Jul 18, 20211 hr 9 min

Episode 16 | Meet Matias From Chile

Matias joined our live zoom classes when we hosted Seth Rollins, a role model and inspiration of Matias’ own dreams of the WWE. Matias became one of our most dedicated virtual participants - he never missed a single day! Join us on this episode as Uncle Hoff and Coach Juan sit down during Matias' visit to Kauai to talk about Matias' life story and his fitness journey.

May 14, 202136 min

Episode 15 | Keala Wellness Assessment

We started off 2021 by articulating ways to deepen our impact with our Keala Kids program, most notably in the creation and implementation of a brand new assessment process. The Keala Wellness Assessment is part of our new initiative to further increase opportunities in donor support and program development. Joining Uncle Hoff is our newest Keala Team member - Sarah Loogman and our long time friends Matthew Bickel, and Sam and Jen Dancer. The best of the Wellness Assessment is yet to come, but b...

Apr 23, 202145 min

Episode 14 | The Walking Hoffstages

If you haven't seen or heard any of the stories from the Hoffstage Walk, you'll want to add this to your list of podcasts. The Hoffstage team sits down a few days after the blisters settled, large consumption of Lappert's ice cream, and many ice baths and naps. You'll hear the banter from the walk, unforgettable stories, and how suffering together through the 70 miles around Kauai made a huge impact in the community.

Dec 17, 20201 hr 21 min

Episode 13 | Dr. McKenna on Addiction Medicine

Listen in to hear some specialists and professionals in the field of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gerald McKenna and family therapist Denise Sullivan talk with Hoff and break down the drug and alcohol problem that exists on Kauai. They discuss how we can work towards building a brighter way for the future for kids who may become affected. We’ve worked with the youth on this island and we have every intention to continue the work to create healthy environments for kids, but this is just getting the co...

Nov 20, 202049 min

Episode 12 | 80 mile walk for the keiki

Uncle Hoffy launches his fundraising campaign! https://www.classy.org/team/316211 Hinshaw and Dan Bailey give their insight on how Hoffy will complete a 120k/75 mile walk around the island of Kaua'i when he can raise $100k on his fundraising page. In the past, Dan Bailey has beat Hoffy in a running race but this year Hoffy gets redemption. The actual expert in long distance training, Hinshaw, describes how horrible this walk around the island will be for Aaron. Let's encourage Hoff and have some...

Sep 21, 202041 min

Episode 11 | Spiritual Growth

Aaron Hoff shares a little insight on what it was like growing up on Kaua'i with a total distaste for church and the people in it . Understanding how necessary Church and fellowship is for his growth and how vital these communities are for a good life is what this episode is all about. Mahalo to our good friends Pastor Rick Bundschuh, Dain Spore, and Tony Leair from Kaua'i Christian Fellowship for joining this podcast and for your work for our community. If you're searching for spiritual truth o...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 10 | The Power of Community

We asked and you helped by stepping up to do the "Bradyn" workout. The love stretched far and wide through the veins of our local and international Ohana. Listen in as we open up about the response and how anyone can get involved with our program. We provide a solution, an environment to the youth in our community to belong and feel loved.

Jul 24, 202040 min

Episode 9 | Healing through Transparency

Something powerful happens when we open up about our struggles, when we become transparent. The ladies on this podcast share the challenges and experiences of growing up in Kaua'i and battling different forms of addiction. Understanding that addiction does not look the same way for everyone, we know that it can affect the way we grow up and our current lives and relationships. Through substance abuse, physical image, mental demons, we hear each other and stand with each other through sharing vul...

Jul 09, 202053 min

Episode 8 | Women Supporting Women

We are so grateful for this group of women who have respectfully come together to share their stories of depression, substance abuse, relationships, suicide attempts and knowing their worth. Individually, each of them comes from a different upbringing, but collectively share the beauty of finding support and fighting through temporary pain to see a beautiful solution for their lives. Learn about Women in Need - an organization in Hawaii that gives women and children a safe place to live while im...

Jun 13, 202056 min

Episode 7 | Local Legends

The greatest tool you have to help others is to share YOUR OWN story. This week Uncle Hoff and Juan get on a call with some of Kauai's local legends. Listen in as these local heroes talk story with authentic transparency about their real life struggles of growing up on Kaua'i.

May 26, 20201 hr 1 min

Episode 6 | Noah Ohlsen

The 2nd Fittest Man on Earth, Noah Ohlsen, hops on the Coconut Wireless! Noah shares how having a positive mindset and awareness helped him earn his spot on the podium at the 2019 CrossFit Games. He also shares his thoughts about the 2020 CrossFit Games invitation restructure and how there can be pros and cons to hosting the Games this year.

May 19, 202037 min

Episode 5 | Jason Khalipa

Jason Khalipa - fitness legend, entrepreneur, and family man catches up with the Coconut Wireless! Jason shares insight for gym communities on how to navigate through this pandemic using internet platforms like Zoom and Youtube. He also shares some fun stories of past Kauai adventures with his family and NCFIT community.

May 15, 202034 min

Episode 4 | Suicide Awareness

Come listen in on one of the biggest secrets kept on Kaua’i. The epidemic of suicide is real and some of Kauai’s local boys talk about it with full transparency. This is one you don’t wanna miss.

May 09, 20201 hr 4 min

Episode 3 | Mat Fraser & Sammy Moniz

The Fraser's answer the Coconut Wireless! We caught up with the 4x CrossFit Games Champ, Mat Fraser and his sweet fiancé, Sammy Moniz. Uncle Hoffy and Mat reminisced about some cliff jumps off the Napali Coast and we heard the secrets of what makes Celeste Hoff's coconut rice the best you'll ever taste. Give it a listen to hear Mat & Sammy share with our community about how happiness, health, and kindness are contagious and keep us alive right now.

May 05, 202042 min

Episode 2 | Tasia Percevecz

On this episode we catch up with Tasia Percevecz, a team member of the back to back CrossFit Games Fittest Team on Earth! Listen in as we thank her for guest coaching our latest online kids class and reminisce about her experiences on Kauai with Uncle Hoffy, Coach Juan and Matt Bickel. We get into some awesome conversation about fitness, faith, and the importance of community. Listen up because Hoff shares some great words of wisdom on overcoming obstacles and how the importance of slowing down ...

Apr 26, 202035 min

Episode 1 | Hinshaw

Welcome to the first episode of Coconut Wireless. Our guest on the other side of the phone is Coach Chris Hinshaw. During this episode we thank Coach for leading one of our online classes for the Keala Kids program. We dive into Keala history, team members, and relive some rad stories about Coach and Hoff hanging out on Kaua'i. You'll hear great insight on coaching and what it takes to create real relationships with your athletes. Hoping to share some light and positivity during these difficult ...

Apr 19, 202054 min
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