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Behind the Lavalava

Welcome to Behind the Lavalava! Here, you will find authentic, firsthand perspectives on Pacific Island culture and life from a group of seasoned veterans. We share stories and express our opinions, all drawn from our own life experiences. This podcast places a special emphasis on all veterans, the people and cultures of the Pacific, and small businesses.

Episode 12. Relationship with our significant others and children

20 mins; March 28, 2022

Episode 11. What is a successful relationship? Part 1.

30 mins; March 24, 2022

Episode 10. Mental Health Awareness Part 2. Depression.

28 mins; March 20, 2022

Episode 9. Mental Health Awareness Part 1.

30 mins; March 17, 2022

Episode 8. Should non-Samoans get Samoan tattoos?

30 mins; March 14, 2022

Episode 7. Am I Samoan Enough? What if I don't speak Samoan?

34 mins; March 11, 2022

Episode 6. The Samoan Fa'alavelave. Part 2.

32 mins; March 08, 2022

Episode 5. The Samoan Fa'alavelave Part 1.

33 mins; March 06, 2022

Episode 4. Meet the cast

16 mins; March 03, 2022

Episode 3. Fatherhood: The Samoan Discipline "Sasa"

33 mins; March 01, 2022

Episode 2. Racism and prejudice in American Samoa. Samoans using the N word and the word "Meauli".

32 mins; February 25, 2022

Episode 1. American Samoa gaining U.S. Citizenship vs U.S. National and alleged government corruption?

19 mins; February 23, 2022

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