Hey everybody, welcome to a new series of OG therapy episodes called Kava Confessions.

Kava Confessions is my way of paying respect and homage to the Polynesian culture.

I've been fortunate to be the recipient of the love of Polynesian people and the Polynesian culture.

My grandmother adopted me at a very young age and raised me throughout my whole entire life.

She didn't treat me any differently than any of her other children.

Of course, family should be there to help each other out.

But Polynesians have a very interesting way of looking at culture in life.

Polynesian people put social cohesion and social connection at the highest priority.

So this podcast is inspired by the same spirit

of connection and love, family, and community that the Polynesian people have shown the rest of the

world. We've all been introduced to Polynesian culture more so now than ever thanks to movies

like Moana 1 and Moana 2. We've all known people like The Rock, Troy Palmaulu, Junior Seyal, the culture's influence

has grown all throughout the world.

So look forward to many episodes here on Kava Confessions, where we're going to highlight

certain people and certain stories to give us an opportunity to see how do you handle

difficult relationships when you're already going through difficult things in your life?

So without further ado, welcome to the Kauffa Confessions.

Do not confuse this with treatment or mental health advice or direction.

Nothing on this podcast is made to supplement or supersede the relationship and direction of your mental health caretakers.

Although David Koslowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, he is not

functioning as a certified mental health professional in this environment.

And same applies to any professional who may appear on the OG Therapy podcast.

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