Come listen in on one of the biggest secrets kept on Kaua’i.  The epidemic of suicide is real and some of Kauai’s local boys talk about it with full transparency. This is one you don’t wanna miss ..read more

Listen in to hear some specialists and professionals in the field of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gerald McKenna and family therapist Denise Sullivan talk with Hoff and break down the drug and alcohol problem that exists on Kauai. They discuss how we can work towards building a brighter way for the future for kids who may become affected.  We’ve worked with the youth on this island and we have every intention to continue the work to create healthy environments for kids, but this is just getting the conversation started. There is more work to be done ..read more

Listen to some buttery content! Uncle Hoffy and Coach Juan recapped the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run event with the Buttery Bros! We are so grateful Heber, Marston, and their squad were able to join us for the event so last minute and rallied with us the entire week.  Fun times and special memories were made from the impact of the Golf Tournament, Kids Class and Showcase, and the actual 10k Trail Run!  ..read more

Join Uncle Hoffy and Sarah B as they talk to Miranda and Julian about the support from Street Parking to power the Virtual Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run! You'll hear about their first impressions of each other, Kaua'i, the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run, and all the shenanigans that come along with the fun week!  In this episode you will hear about their stories as Founders of two amazing missions to help others. Helping others become who they were meant to be and helping them become a healthier version of themself is so important. The Keala Foundation is lucky to have mentors like Miranda &a ..read more

New friends, real stories, and big community. Armando is a good friend who has lost 5 members of his family to suicide. He has helped so many come to terms with how to rise above the shame and guilt that so many bury when these things happen within a family. Listen to his in depth solution for how he went from struggling to finding freedom.  ..read more

Matias joined our live zoom classes when we hosted Seth Rollins, a role model and inspiration of Matias’ own dreams of the WWE. Matias became one of our most dedicated virtual participants - he never missed a single day! Join us on this episode as Uncle Hoff and Coach Juan sit down during Matias' visit to Kauai to talk about Matias' life story and his fitness journey.  ..read more

We started off 2021 by articulating ways to deepen our impact with our Keala Kids program, most notably in the creation and implementation of a brand new assessment process. The Keala Wellness Assessment is  part of our new initiative  to further increase opportunities in donor support and program development.  Joining Uncle Hoff is our newest Keala Team member - Sarah Loogman and our long time friends Matthew Bickel, and Sam and Jen Dancer. The best of the Wellness Assessment is yet to come, but boy, did we really love these first moments ..read more

If you haven't seen or heard any of the stories from the Hoffstage Walk, you'll want to add this to your list of podcasts. The Hoffstage team sits down a few days after the blisters settled, large consumption of Lappert's ice cream, and many ice baths and naps. You'll hear the banter from the walk, unforgettable stories, and how suffering together through the 70 miles around Kauai made a huge impact in the community ..read more

Listen in to hear some specialists and professionals in the field of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Gerald McKenna and family therapist Denise Sullivan talk with Hoff and break down the drug and alcohol problem that exists on Kauai. They discuss how we can work towards building a brighter way for the future for kids who may become affected.  We’ve worked with the youth on this island and we have every intention to continue the work to create healthy environments for kids, but this is just getting the conversation started. There is more work to be done ..read more

Uncle Hoffy launches his fundraising campaign!  https://www.classy.org/team/316211 Hinshaw and Dan Bailey give their insight on how Hoffy will complete a 120k/75 mile walk around the island of Kaua'i when he can raise $100k on his fundraising page. In the past, Dan Bailey has beat Hoffy in a running race but this year Hoffy gets redemption. The actual expert in long distance training, Hinshaw, describes how horrible this walk around the island will be for Aaron.  Let's encourage Hoff and have some fun raising money for the positive environments being built for the youth of Kaua'i ..read more