Inspire Global Radio
Dr. Lopa Basu and Dr. Ashley Ono host a podcast dedicated to stories of hope and inspiration through the lens of global health.
Inspire Global Radio
Aloha as Practice
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Dr. Lopa Basu and Dr. Ashley Ono
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Season 1
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Episode 7
Ashley and Lopa explore the deeper meaning of Aloha as a lived practice. They discuss how mindfulness became a pathway back to cultural values, breaking down the word ALOHA through the teachings of Auntie Pilahi Paki and Pono Shim: Akahai, Lokahi, ʻOluʻolu, Haʻahaʻa, and Ahonui.
They reflect on how these values show up in medicine, identity, and daily life—touching on presence, humility, and the power of gentle strength.
Referenced in this episode:
- “Aloha and Mindfulness” article, https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/jisd/article/view/63056/47001
- Long Story Short interview with Pono Shim (PBS Hawaiʻi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCB_8FwSm9s