Ep 64: Still Human in an AI World. What You Need to Know About AI
The Mapuana Reed Show
What if AI didn’t have to feel overwhelming, intimidating, or disconnected from real life? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with AI educator and business operator Lani Koontz for an honest conversation about what AI actually is, what it is not, and how to use it in a way that supports your life instead of running it. This conversation is for anyone who is curious about AI, a little unsure about it, or simply wants a clear, grounded explanation without the hype. We talk about practical ways AI can give you time back, where boundaries matter, and why real connection...
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Ep 62: Healing Generational Trauma, Reclaiming Culture, And Trusting Your Gut
The Mapuana Reed Show
From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet’s journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties,...
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EP 63: Let Self Lead: Healing, Self Trust, and the Journey of Becoming
The Mapuana Reed Show
Instagram: CONNECT WITH MAPUANA Instagram: Instagram: Instagram: Websites ———————— CHAPTERS ———————— 00:00 Letting Self Lead and honoring what no longer fits 01:00 Pumehana’s childhood and experiencing homelessness 03:00 Faith, family loyalty, and learning to stay small 05:00 The intuitive call to yoga teacher training 08:30 Yoga philosophy and stilling the mind 11:00 Internal Family Systems and the Capital S Self 15:30 Beginning the journey of self discovery 18:30 Self acceptance versus self judgment 22:00 Healing childhood trauma with...
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Ep. 61: Reinventing Your Life and Seeing Your Beauty: From Amish Roots to Empowered Portraits with Esther
The Mapuana Reed Show
If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose. We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther’s Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in...
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Ep 60: Self-Value, Money, and Building a Personal Brand with No Shame with Sue Bryce & Mapuana Reed
The Mapuana Reed Show
Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺 In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life. ✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be. We cover: * How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand. * Why...
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Ep 59: How I Built Mālama Rituals in 90 Days and Sold Out in 48 Hours.
The Mapuana Reed Show
Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺 In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster. 💡 In this episode you’ll hear: Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business. The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace. How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything. What I’ve learned about aging...
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Ep. 58: Money & Spirituality Aren’t Opposites — Here’s How They Work Together
The Mapuana Reed Show
Astrology, money, and mediumship—yes, they can belong in the same room. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, money mentor and astrologer Natalia Benson shares how spiritual inner work meets real-world money systems: tracking, multi-account management, saving for taxes, and healing your relationship with money. We get into human design (hello, Mani Gen 5/1s), Taurus energy, intuitive rituals, nervous-system care, and how sovereignty and frequency guide mediumship. You’ll learn: how to actually see where your money goes, simple accounts to set up this week, a 5-minute morning meditation...
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Ep. 57: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age | The Mapuana Reed Show with Guest ALI NANNE
The Mapuana Reed Show
Are you a visionary who’s been told you’re “doing too much”? This powerful conversation with Ali Nanne proves that building multiple businesses and reinventing yourself again and again is not only possible, but necessary. Ali is a wife, mom of three, and serial entrepreneur who has owned beauty salons, a golf course, and even a gypsum company. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we talk about: ✨ Selling a business and moving across the country ✨ Balancing motherhood while running multiple ventures ✨ How to decide what opportunities are aligned and worth pursuing ✨...
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EP 56: Being Seen Trying Is The Braves Thing You Will Ever Do
The Mapuana Reed Show
START BEFORE YOU'RE READY — IT MIGHT JUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE. In Episode 56 of The Mapuana Reed Show, I'm diving deep into the messy, magical, and oh-so-vulnerable journey of starting something before you're ready. Whether it's launching a podcast, building a new business (like I’m doing with Malama Rituals!), or following a creative nudge—you don’t need permission, perfection, or a polished plan. You just need to begin. 🌱 In this solo episode, I talk about: ✔️ Cultural conditioning and why women wait ✔️ The inner critic, comparison, and imposter syndrome ✔️ Why...
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Ep. 55: The Surprising Power of Rituals (Over Routines)
The Mapuana Reed Show
✨ EPISODE 55: Daily Rituals That Ground Your Life Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! It’s been a minute since I recorded a solo episode — and this one is straight from my heart. In this short but powerful conversation, I’m talking about daily rituals — the ones that help me stay grounded, connected, and intentional no matter what chaos is going on around me. These aren’t routines or to-do lists — they’re sacred moments that remind you: you matter. Your energy, your peace, your presence… it all matters. I’m sharing: The difference between routines and rituals (this one...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with her best friend Naomi Masina to talk about grief, friendship, and starting over after trauma. They reflect on how one life-changing year included a medical emergency, personal loss, and the courage to step into a new chapter. Together, they explore the healing power of female friendships, the importance of regulating your nervous system after trauma, and how rituals and small steps lead to big transformation.
Mapuana also shares her personal journey of leaving behind a 15-year photography career to launch her podcast, host sold-out women’s events, and create an 8-week online course for women ready to rewrite their next chapter.
If you’re navigating life transitions, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or longing to connect with women who truly see you—this episode is for you.
From surviving personal tragedy to launching dream events and businesses, they open up about:
✨Healing after grief and trauma
✨Female friendship and emotional support
✨Nervous system regulation and self-care rituals
✨Personal growth in midlife
✨Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs
✨Stepping into your purpose
✨Building community and starting over
✨ Navigating grief and trauma
✨ The life-changing impact of friendship and community
✨ Creating a life rooted in pleasure, not just survival
✨ Morning and evening rituals that support nervous system regulation
📍Perfect for women navigating life transitions, entrepreneurship, or personal healing.
If you've ever been in the messy middle, unsure what’s next but feeling the pull for more—this conversation is for you.
Let this episode remind you that your next chapter can start today. All it takes is one “What if I…”
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Opening reflections on strength and survival
01:11 – Naomi’s journey: from medical crisis to healing
03:00 – Mapuana's path: pausing photography to build a new dream
08:00 – How trauma reshaped Naomi’s motherhood and identity
12:00 – The reality of being a stepmom and finding your place
15:00 – From darkness to light: how one trip changed everything
20:00 – Why wanting more is brave
23:00 – Nervous system capacity and dream overwhelm
30:00 – The healing power of rituals and baths
35:00 – From surviving to thriving: reclaiming joy and ambition
41:00 – The roadmap: how Mapuana built her podcast and events
44:00 – The Blueprint: 8-week course details
48:00 – Grandma wisdom, unconditional love, and legacy
51:00 – Why we’re always becoming
🔥 CONNECT WITH MAPUANA 🔥
🌐 Website: https://mapuanareed.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed
CONNECT WITH NAOMI MASINA
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/omiphoto
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bochabaths/