“Truth is a mysterious entity. I love it and cherish it. Anytime I can speak the truth about my feelings, a little more of Me comes into focus. All the tears I’ve swallowed flow more freely now and I await the day that I can sing for you again”. In this final chapter of Donna’s memoir… It’s August 14, 2008, a pivotal day that led to Donna deciding to make music again. Donna takes us back to her decision to step out again, her recording of her album “Love It Away," and the decision after 15 years to leave Hawaii and return to Los Angeles. In reflecting on three years of this podcast, Donna and ..read more

In a special episode, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by author, journalist, and podcaster Natalie Zett! Natalie has written Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told, a work of historical fiction that draws on her own family’s tragedy. At the center of the story is the death of Natalie’s real-life great aunt, Martha Pfeiffer, who lost her life in 1915 on the SS Eastland ship disaster in Chicago. Natalie’s historical backdrop allows her to tell a story of intergenerational trauma and the ties that bind us to our ancestors. Donna, Dr Adam, and Natalie chat about how Natalie unearthed her fam ..read more

In this special episode, Donna and Dr. Adam are joined by musician Willie Aron! Willie, who is a Grammy nominee, worked with Donna to bring to life her first concert in over 50 years at Tiki Oasis in 2016. Donna and Willie share memories of that event and, in conversation with Donna and Dr Adam, Willie discusses his wide-ranging and diverse career as a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator. Willie’s first band was 1980s cult lo-fi rock, garage quartet The Balancing Act whose album “Curtains” was produced by the legendary Andy Gill (“Gang of Four”). From the ..read more

Welcome to a new chapter of Donna’s memoir! We open with a duet sung by Donna and Bobby Sherman on Shindig, “Casting My Spell on You”. In this episode…Donna takes us back to the early 2000s as her fashion business, ADASA Hawaii, enters a new phase with celebrity clientele and the hottest lines including Juicy Couture, James Perse, Isabella Fiore and Lacoste. At a time of personal change and professional success, Donna begins to wonder if her new voice is as a Designer. Plus, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by fan guests Jo David and Marlow Harris! Both Jo and Marlow are Tiki Culture and mid-centu ..read more

In this new chapter… Donna reflects on the relationships she had with her adopted father and her mother at the height of her ‘60s career and in their later years. Then, Donna and Dr Adam speak about the importance of understanding the good and not so good of one’s upbringing, so that we may move forward with compassion for ourselves and others. Plus, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by fan guest Kelly Munroe! Kelly shares her experiences of illness and resilience, and the trio discuss the importance of all of us contributing to the growth and healing of the Planet ..read more

Welcome to a new chapter of Donna’s memoir! We open with a duet sung by Donna and Bobby Sherman on Shindig, “Casting My Spell on You”. In this episode…Donna takes us back to the early 2000s as her fashion business, ADASA Hawaii, enters a new phase with celebrity clientele and the hottest lines including Juicy Couture, James Perse, Isabella Fiore and Lacoste. At a time of personal change and professional success, Donna begins to wonder if her new voice is as a Designer. Plus, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by fan guests Jo David and Marlow Harris! Both Jo and Marlow are Tiki Culture and mid-centu ..read more

Welcome to a new chapter of Donna’s memoir! In this episode…Donna takes you back to the early 2000s as her fashion business, ADASA Hawaii, entered a new phase with celebrity clientele and the hottest lines including Juicy Couture, Isabella Fiore, and Lacoste. At a time of personal change and professional success, Donna starts to wonder if her new voice is as a designer. Plus, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by fan guests Joe David and Marlow Harris! Both Joe and Marlow are Tiki culture and midcentury enthusiasts who take Donna, Dr Adam, and listeners into that world of music, culture, and design ..read more

In this special episode before Donna commences reading a new chapter from her memoir… Donna and Dr Adam are joined by very special fan guest, David Linck. David has had a decades-long career in the news and entertainment industry, including at the Los Angeles Times, Box Office Magazine, and CNN. For over 30 years, he was a unit publicist for the major film studios, working on 70+ feature films. In a far-ranging conversation discussing self-development, music, and the entertainment world, David shares with Donna and Dr Adam what it was like at a major newspaper in the pre-computer age, his work ..read more

As this chapter closes… In the shadow of 9/11, Donna is offered the opportunity to open a new boutique in the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Plus, Donna and Dr Adam welcome their next fan guest, Leticia Lopez! Leticia is a journalist, author, and historian who has previously interviewed Donna – and now the tables turn as Leticia tells Donna and Dr Adam about her work researching and writing about both ‘60s and modern mid-century inspired pop culture. Leticia introduces Donna and Dr Adam to some of the unique people she has written about, and Donna shares her perspective on why the message of the ‘60 ..read more

In this episode... After her stepdad’s death, Donna asks her mother to join her in Hawaii. Checking into the Mauna Lani Hotel for one night, Donna’s mother finally shares the truth about a trip she made to Boston when she was twenty years old, where she met the man who was Donna’s biological father. In conversation, Donna and Dr Adam talk about recognizing the patterns in our relationships with others so that we can move forward ..read more