Well-Informed by Source & Self

EP06: A Personalized Approach to Wellness With Sylwia Matula

“It’s all about that balance and finding it,” says Sylwia Matula, the founder of Aurum Health. “That’s what I strive to find and have in my practice and with my clients,” she adds, reflecting on her mission to deliver personalized wellness solutions that blend Eastern and Western medicine.
 
Sylwia, a board-certified registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, joins Abby Starr to share her journey from traditional acute care to establishing her own wellness practice. Her path to wellness began with her own health challenges, sparking a passion for healing that goes beyond quick fixes. Through her practice, she emphasizes quality care by understanding each person’s unique needs and crafting tailored plans that support the body’s natural healing process.
 
How do we reclaim our health in a world of one-size-fits-all solutions? Sylwia believes it starts with being informed and advocating for ourselves. Whether it’s ensuring the quality of treatments or integrating practical habits like staying hydrated with electrolytes, her insights challenge us to take an active role in our wellness journey.
 
This episode allows listeners to consider what true balance looks like in their own lives. Join Sylwia and Abby to explore what it means to prioritize healing, embrace quality, and take ownership of your wellness journey.
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction 
02:23 Sylwia’s Background and Founding of Aurum Health
05:10 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine
10:00 Quality and Cost of Wellness Products
16:01 Importance of Product Quality and Authenticity
19:39 Importance of Knowing Your Supplements
22:10 Personal Hydration Practices
25:09 Sylwia’s Personal Favorites and Practices
28:14 Nutritional Preferences and Autoimmune Condition
 
Links
Connect with Sylwia Matula:
hydration4you.com
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
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EP05: Joline Rivera, Founder of Rbel Bee Sweets Part 2

Health isn't found in the latest trends, but in the everyday choices we make: what we eat, how we sleep, and the toxins we expose ourselves to. 
 
In this second part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Joline Rivera, founder of Rbel Bee Sweets, dive into the impact of environmental toxins on our health. Joline shares her journey undergoing a Toxin Plasmic Exchange to remove heavy metals and microplastics from her body, sparking a conversation about how modern lifestyles contribute to health challenges.
 
This episode explores the often-overlooked dangers of processed foods, GMOs, and artificial additives, and Joline opens up about how she's taken control of her health by eliminating harmful kitchen items and embracing homemade meals. In a world overwhelmed with health information, how do we know where to start? Joline and Abby encourage taking small, manageable steps toward better health.
 
Abby and Joline’s conversation also touches on the powerful effects of sleep, hydration, and physical activity on overall well-being. Joline explains how making sleep a priority has boosted her mental clarity and health. Is it possible that the simple act of resting well could change the way we feel? Joline believes so, and the episode offers a refreshing look at how small daily rituals can have a profound impact.
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction 
01:28 Toxin Protocol and Plasma Exchange
03:00 Effects of Toxins on the Brain
03:35 Experience with Toxin Plasmic Exchange 
05:15 High Levels of Toxins and Lifestyle Changes
06:03 Food Labels and GMOs
08:14 Personal Experiences with Food Allergies
09:29 Differences in Food Standards Across Countries
11:13 Food Dyes and Health Concerns
13:05 Advocacy for Clean Food and Organic Farming
14:00 Personal Story on Red Dye Allergy
15:32 The Impact of Food Industry on Health
16:43 Importance of Real Food and Nutrition
18:19 Personal Health Journey and Inflammation
19:14 Closing
20:10 Quickfire Questions
 
Links
Joline Rivera:
Rbel Bee website: http://rbelbee.com
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sourceandself
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourceandself
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sourceandselfboxes
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EP04: Joline Rivera, Founder of Rbel Bee Sweets Part 1

Food can be a powerful form of medicine, and Joline Rivera is showing us how real, wholesome ingredients can revolutionize both wellness and the candy industry.
 
Joline, who’s the founder of Rebel Bee Sweets, shares her inspiring journey from a creative director in the food industry to launching a brand that prioritizes health through natural, nutrient-rich ingredients. She opens up about her own struggles with inflammation and insulin resistance, which led her to rethink how food affects our well-being.
 
Joline’s approach to candy is groundbreaking. She’s creating healthier alternatives with real ingredients like honey and maple syrup, steering clear of ultra-processed additives and refined sugars. But her mission goes deeper than just food; it’s about reconnecting with our health through mindful choices. How can we shift our mindset about what food really does for us? Joline’s personal story, rooted in her family’s traditions and her passion for wellness, offers a powerful reminder of the potential of food as medicine.
 
In this first part of host Abby Starr and Joline’s conversation, we explore how wellness goes beyond the physical, encompassing mental and emotional well-being. Could the way we eat truly change how we feel, not just physically but holistically? Joline’s journey encourages us to rethink our approach to food and its role in our overall health.
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
02:43 Transition to Food Industry
05:26 Joline’s Health Struggles
07:05 Seeking Medical Help
10:04 Food as Medicine
11:05 Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods
12:05 Joline’s Approach to Healthy Eating
13:22 Joline's Triathlon Experience
14:10 Importance of Reducing Inflammation
18:09 Ingredients in Rbel Bee Honey Gummies
25:17 Future Plans for Rbel Bee
26:01 Ingredients and Benefits of Honey
29:14 Challenges in Building the Brand
37:10 Importance of Quality Ingredients
39:01 Manufacturing and Distribution
43:12 Eco-Friendly Packaging
45:09 Importance of Toxin-Free Products
46:42 Closing
 
Links
Joline Rivera:
Rbell Bee website: http://rbelbee.com
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sourceandself
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourceandself
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sourceandselfboxes
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EP03: Pōhala Botanicals Part 3

Nature has a plan of its own. Are we willing to listen?
 
In this last part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Ke’oni Hanalei explore the deep relationship between wellness, nature, and self-awareness. Running is more than movement for Ke’oni. It is meditation, a way to connect with breath and presence. Foraging is not just gathering. It is a conversation with the plants, asking for consent and honoring the exchange. What shifts when we see the natural world as an active participant rather than a resource to control?
 
The episode also challenges the idea of possession and how attachment fuels destruction. Ke’oni shares insights from the ferns, including a message from Neke, the fern of charisma, which they believe will shape 2025. What if true influence starts with looking inward?
 
Abby and Ke’oni’s conversation invites reflection on how we engage with nature, our past, and ourselves. It is a reminder to move through life with more presence, gratitude, and respect for the world around us.
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Running as Meditation
03:15 Experiencing Nature in Hawaii
03:57 Respecting Nature and Plant Medicine
05:01 Ceremony and Plant Potency
06:08 Lessons from Nature and Plants
07:01 Listening to the Natural World
08:48 The Influence of Charisma in 2025
10:06 Looking Inward for Influence
12:00 The Concept of Possession
13:31 Balancing Possession and Sentimentality
15:03 Grief and Completion
17:35 Authenticity and Honesty
19:16 Embracing True Nature
20:25 Confirmation of Ancestral Knowledge
22:32 Importance of Remembering Our Roots
23:19 Closing 
24:05 Quickfire Questions
 
Links
Connect with Ke’oni Hanalei:
Website: https://www.pohala.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pohala_hawaiian_botanicals/
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sourceandself
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourceandself
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sourceandselfboxes
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EP02: Pōhala Botanicals Part 2

The wisdom of Mu is alive, carried in our bodies and passed through generations, waiting to be remembered.
 
In this second part of their conversation, Ke’oni Hanalei shares the purpose and origin of his work with host Abby Starr, revealing the depth of Mu culture and its connection to human consciousness. He explains how knowledge was preserved without written language, why the spinal cord holds ancestral memory, and how this wisdom offers more than history—it offers a way of being. 
 
Can detaching from possession truly bring greater peace? Could gold stabilize our energy in ways we don’t realize? Ke’oni’s journey from Western education to ancestral custodian challenges how we define leadership, happiness, and contentment, leaving listeners with a beautiful perspective on integrating ancient wisdom into daily life.
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction 
00:57 Writing a Book on Mu Culture
02:18 The Ancient Mu Language and Genealogy
03:15 Spinal Cord as an Archive
04:29 Genealogical Chants in Hawaiian Culture
06:11 Belief in Afterlife and Non-Possession
08:22 Resolving War Culture through Non-Possession
09:54 Significance of Gold as a Superconductor
11:04 Transition from Teaching to Wellness
13:28 Education and Personal Journey
16:27 Finding Natural Happiness
18:21 Sustainability and Contentment
20:01 Closing
21:02 Quickfire Questions
 
Links
Connect with Ke’oni Hanalei:
Website: https://www.pohala.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pohala_hawaiian_botanicals/
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sourceandself
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourceandself
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sourceandselfboxes
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EP01: Pōhala Botanicals Part 1

True well-being begins when you stop performing for the world and start aligning with your purpose.
 
Ke’oni Hanalei knows what it means to lose yourself and find your way back. A descendant of a kahuna, he shares how reconnecting with his origins and embracing his kia kahi (purpose) changed everything. His journey from addiction and incarceration to a life rooted in plant medicine and ancestral wisdom shows the power of alignment.
 
What does it mean to truly listen—to nature, to your lineage, to yourself? Ke’oni reflects on the lessons passed down through a thousand generations, the sacred practice of foraging with consent, and why purpose is not something you chase but something you embody. He challenges the idea of possession, offering a perspective where love and wisdom are meant to be shared instead of withheld.
 
In this first part of their conversation, host Abby Starr and Ke’oni Hanalei invite you to pause and reflect. Are you living in alignment with your purpose or are you performing for the world?
 
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Ke’oni Hanalei
02:15 Kahuna Legacy and Plant Medicine
03:18 Cultural Exchange: Chicago and Maui
03:53 Meaning of Pōhala and Hawaiian Language
04:16 Traditional Plant Harvesting Methods
07:57 Asexual Ferns and Pre-Polynesian Culture
10:05 Ke’oni’s Lineage and Family Influence
13:54 Ke’oni’s Purpose (Kia Kahi) and Technology
17:16 Ke’oni’s Daily Energy and Purpose
21:09 Ke’oni’s Journey from Addiction to Purpose
27:02 Vision of Grandmother and Life Transformation
29:22 Embracing Aloha and Highest Vibration
30:56 Self-Reflective Love (Aloha Ma)
31:59 Transformation and Living a Joyful Life
33:00 Closing
33:44 Quickfire Questions
 
Links
Connect with Ke’oni Hanalei:
Website: https://www.pohala.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pohala_hawaiian_botanicals/
 
Source & Self:
Website: https://source-self.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sourceandself
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourceandself
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sourceandselfboxes
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Well-Informed by Source & Self - Trailer

Welcome to the Well-Informed Podcast by Source & Self! In each episode, we explore the lives of founders, experts, and everyday people, discovering how they weave wellness into their daily routines. Together, we’ll tackle topics like mental health, overall well-being, and the impact of our environment on our health. These insightful conversations offer fresh perspectives and wisdom, keeping you well-informed and empowered to make meaningful changes on your journey to a life of wellness.