{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheartbeat-narratives.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fjohn-still-kicking-living-with-aloha-2NjwBkKc","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"John: Still Kicking — Living With Aloha","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/20caee61-98b8-42db-bb6b-11b3e4c29658/b2fb28c0-ba50-4904-b4ad-442b54776ee8/cropped_1788806488465.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/3628b4c5-dcff-4502-9606-aa419fdad9af\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"John: Still Kicking — Living With Aloha\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"This episode is a back porch conversation from the heart with Uncle John Kauhi, a humorous, resilient, heart on his sleeve kind of person who has lived a life full of unexpected turns. Born premature and fighting for his life from the very beginning, John has carried that same determination through growing up in Maunalua (Hawaiʻi Kai), Oʻahu, forming lifelong friendships, and working for years in road construction before building a new life between Las Vegas and Hawaiʻi. He opens up about battling stage four prostate cancer, navigating heartbreak, and finding his way through difficult moments without losing his capacity to love. With so much lived experience, John now finds joy in cooking for his kids and grandkids, connecting with old friends, creating art, and watching sunsets. He does his best to lean into aloha wherever he goes, even when the world around him feels less than friendly. This is a conversation about finding the reasons to \"keep kicking for life.\" Mahalo for tuning in.\n\nEpisode Highlights\n01:27 A miracle birth story\n02:34 Growing up Hawaiʻi Kai\n04:11 Exploring the bay and mountains\n05:23 Fishing, crabbing and change\n05:56 Volunteering and mentoring kids\n08:01 Caring for Hawaiʻi\n09:49 Cancer diagnosis and survival\n12:59 Faith \n15:40 Forgiveness and letting go\n17:27 What makes his heart beat\n18:31 Family, friends and future plans\n19:36 Staying healthy\n20:23 Sunsets \n21:08 ʻOhana is everything \n21:38 Cooking and connection\n22:58 Friends are the foundation \n23:41 Cancer testimony and lessons\n25:12 First jobs and teen years\n26:27 Roadwork to Vegas move\n28:00 Trades and homebuilding\n28:42 Art \n30:31 Aloha story in Vegas\n35:16 Advice \n37:16 For the kids \n"}