Ep 64: Still Human in an AI World. What You Need to Know About AI
Release Date: 01/30/2026
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_outlineWhat 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 will always be more important than any tool.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
• Why AI does not have to be scary or complicated
• What AI actually is in simple, everyday terms
• Why AI can sound confident and still be wrong
• The truth about privacy, voice, and personal data
• Practical ways AI can support home life and routines
• How AI can help in meetings and everyday work
• Using AI as a thought partner, not a replacement
• Why “AI is not your friend” and what that really means
• Staying human and connected in a fast-changing world
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 We are living through the beginning of AI
01:40 Meet AI educator Lani Koontz
03:30 What AI is (and what it is not)
06:00 Why AI can be wrong and what “hallucinations” are
08:45 Does AI remember you? Understanding context
11:15 Privacy fears, voice, and identity concerns
13:30 What not to put into AI and how to protect your chats
15:15 Using AI to support what matters most
16:30 Practical ways AI can help at home
18:10 Meal planning, schedules, and organization
21:30 Using AI with photos and screenshots
23:00 AI note takers and support for meetings
25:20 Why you should always double check AI output
27:00 How to prompt AI to ask you the right questions
28:40 Small business uses: research, content, and systems
30:20 Will AI take jobs? The honest answer
32:10 Why AI is not your friend
35:00 Where to learn more with Lani Koontz
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WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS.
AI is moving fast, and it can feel like everyone else already knows what they’re doing. This episode is a reminder that you are not behind. Curiosity is enough to begin. AI can be an incredible tool for saving time, simplifying life, and supporting your work, but it should never replace real connection. The goal is not to do more and more. It is to use tools wisely so you have more space for the people and priorities that matter most.
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If this episode helped you feel more grounded and clear about AI, subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more daily rituals that help you slow down and return home to yourself, explore Mālama Rituals, a luxury wellness brand inspired by Hawai‘i and built around intentional living.
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GUEST INFORMATION
Lani Koontz AI Educator and Business Operator Website: kmcollective.co https://www.kmcollective.co/ Lani Koontz helps founders, teams, and everyday people use AI in a way that feels practical, supportive, and human through workshops, trainings, and hands-on education.
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