'Muthaship' with Stephanie Lum

An encore episode with Hawaii Chef Sam Choy! 'The God Father of Poke' once struggled with health complications from obesity and type two diabetes -- at his heaviest weighing more than 400 pounds. Today, he has a different message about food and is on a mission to help others live a healthier life by sharing his weightloss journey. Listen right now on our 'Muthaship' podcast on our Hawaii News Now wesbite or wherever you get your podcasts.

What happens when what's considered “normal” stops feeling normal? Noli gets real about her decision to quit drinking — the challenges, the social pressure, and the personal why behind it all. No preaching. No pressure. Just an honest convo for anyone who's ever been a little sober-curious and wondered, "Could I actually do it?" Listen to 'Muthaship' now on the Hawaii News Now website or find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Hawaii marriage therapists are encouraging couples to fine tune their relationship.

Studies show most couples wait an average of six years or longer before seeking help, and the majority who do see their relationship improve.

Dr. Blendine Hawkins, Chaminade’s director of the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, says just like preventative medicine, marriage therapy can prevent possible challenges later on in a relationship.

She explains how on this Valentine's Day episode of "Muthaship."

Gone are the days of working up the courage to talk to your crush in person. 
These days, pick-up lines are all in the DMs.
Gen Alpha spills the beans on relationships via texting and posting on social media in this week’s ‘Muthaship’! 
Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!

Hey parents, can you understand what your child is saying these days? You know, "6-7, buns?" If you're confused, just as we are, you don't have to struggle anymore. In our "Kids Slang 101" podcast, listen and play along as our young nieces give us a breakdown of their lingo.

What does it feel like to drop off your child at college? Steph still has a ways to go but Brooke and Noli dish out all the feels of that momentous chapter for parents in this week's 'Muthaship' podcast.

New research suggests a link between senior victims of financial crimes and their brain health.

University of Southern California brain health researcher Duke Han discovered that poor financial decisions can be one of the earliest signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Han analyzed the brains of 18- to 94-year-olds and found a significant thinning in areas of the brain used for critical thinking in those 60 and older.

“What’s interesting is that this is in older adults who are not showing significant signs of cognitive impairment or memory problems,” Han said.

In this episode of “Muthaship,” Han explains the warning signs, risk factors, and exercises seniors can do to keep their brains healthy.

A former Kaaawa resident's award-winning film is now in theaters nationwide and debuting in Hawaii at Ward Consolidated Theaters. Kealohi Lucero, a Kamehameha Schools and University of Hawaii graduate, and her husband, Anthony, wrote, directed, produced and edited "Paper Bag Plan." The filmmakers share how they managed to produce the independent film with little resources while juggling parenthood and offer advice to those looking to break into the movie industry.

Learn more: Former Hawaii resident’s award-winning film ‘Paper Bag Plan’ heads to theaters

This week on 'Muthaship', we meet a small business owner who's connecting local fishermen with Hawaii restaurants. Cadena Ragsdale is a single mom of two young boys and runs Kauai Fresh Fish in Lihue. She was also selected as an outstanding entrepreneur as the winner of last year's Catch a Wave contest on the Garden Isle.

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Want to turn your dreams into reality and embrace the life you've always imagined? Internationally acclaimed ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian, who hails from the island of Maui, shares valuable tips from his bestselling book "Daydreaming With Purpose".

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