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A podcast by MAKENA. Siena and Toast, two Hawaii girls, talk about being gay, Asian-American, mostly-vegan, lessons learned as performing and recording singer-songwriters, and their relationship. Plus, listener contests, laughing, inspiration, and encouragement.

So are those New Year's Resolutions going?  How To Not Beat Up On Yourself is the topic this episode.

 

Join us for a pep talk, or two, or three.  We share what we've noticed works for us.

 

Also in this ep:

Nalu Ukulele

Pumana - full band sounds of contemporary Hawaiian and island music

 

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Toast & Siena

 

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"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  Whether we want them or not, we need three thingsHere's the third thing.  (For the first thing, listen to episode #113.  For the second, check out #114.)

Links In This Ep
The Territory of Hawaii Company - T-shirts and note cards recalling the culture of plantation camps, sugar cane fields, and turn of 19th century Hawaii.  Please tell them Toast & Siena sent you, okay?

Two Efforts That Help Haiti
Partners in Health - partnering with poor communities to combat disease and poverty
NuSkin's VitaMeal Donations - emergency nutrition packs

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Thanks! :)
Toast & Siena

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"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  Whether we want them or not, we need three thingsHere's the second thing.  (For the first thing, listen to episode #113.  And for the third, listen to #115.)  Also: get your noggin in shape!  More brain health tips and tricks.

Supplements we mentioned + discount code
Raw Daily for Women
Flax Seed Oil
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Mac Nuts with Spam?!

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Toast & Siena

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"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  We'll tell you why.  Also: best health foods for the brain, immunity booster for your pets (at a discount!) and great Hawaiian music.

Featured Song
"I Kona" from Ho'omaka by Steven Espaniola

Links
"Buying For Equality 2010" buyers guide - PDF, iPhone app

"Healthy Helper" for pets from Spirit Essences -- enter code GMG to receive a discount at checkout, and to help the podcast.

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Happy New Decade!
- Toast and Siena

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Super-easy ways and super-simple thoughts on "saving the planet" amid holiday festivities.   

Featured Song

"If It Weren't For That" from Change Your Mind by Julie Clark is on iTunes

Links
- New York Senator Diane Savino speaks in favor of that state's Marriage Equality bill on Dec. 2, 2009.  The bill did not pass.

- Holistic remedies for pets from Spirit Essences -- enter code GMG to receive a discount at checkout, and to help the podcast.

We appreciate it, and your fellow listeners do, too!

Thanks!
- Siena & Toast

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Remembering Christmases and the Christmas traditions we grew up with in Hawaii.

Featured Song
"Winter Wonderland" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :)

Links
Parol - Filipino Christmas lantern decoration
Munch n' Joy - li hing mui shop in Hilo, Hawaii
Kawate Seed Shop - another well-known seed shop in Hilo

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Happy Holidays!

Be safe, happy and healthy,
Siena & Toaster Strudel
P.S. -- What are holiday traditions you remember from your childhood?  Post 'em in the comments!



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Songs In This Episode
"Silent Night" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :)

Links
Food, Inc. the movie

Stay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.

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Thanks for listening and warm wishes for a meaningful holy*day season.

-- Toast and Siena


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