Episode Description: In this episode, I analyze Dr. Apo Aporosa’s article of the University of Waikato, "De-mythologizing and Re-branding of Kava as the New ‘World Drug’ of Choice” - a paper that defends kava as safe and culturally misunderstood. But here’s the real question: Can studies done on kava tablets in laboratories truly represent the reality of Pacific Island men drinking bowl after bowl every night? I also share real testimonies from wives in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, women whose hus...
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Episode Description: In this episode, I analyze Dr. Apo Aporosa’s article of the University of Waikato, "De-mythologizing and Re-branding of Kava as the New ‘World Drug’ of Choice” - a paper that defends kava as safe and culturally misunderstood. But here’s the real question: Can studies done on kava tablets in laboratories truly represent the reality of Pacific Island men drinking bowl after bowl every night? I also share real testimonies from wives in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, women whose hus...
Episode 19 - Is It a Kava Problem or an Individual Problem?
Pacific Empowerment
38 minutes
3 weeks ago
Episode 19 - Is It a Kava Problem or an Individual Problem?
In this powerful episode, I dive into two major conversations happening right now - one global, one close to home. First, we look at the historic peace deal between Israel and Palestine that was signed this week - a moment the world has waited decades for. I break down what this agreement means, the background behind the conflict, and why this event is being called one of the most significant milestones in modern history. We’ll also explore how this peace deal connects to us here in the Pacif...
Pacific Empowerment
Episode Description: In this episode, I analyze Dr. Apo Aporosa’s article of the University of Waikato, "De-mythologizing and Re-branding of Kava as the New ‘World Drug’ of Choice” - a paper that defends kava as safe and culturally misunderstood. But here’s the real question: Can studies done on kava tablets in laboratories truly represent the reality of Pacific Island men drinking bowl after bowl every night? I also share real testimonies from wives in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, women whose hus...
