As women and mothers, we know how important it is to have a village and system in place to support you when welcoming a child. This week, we're shining the spotlight on the Mary Jane Home. It's a safe place where teenagers and women experiencing an unplanned pregancy can get help. Jennie Heleski of Catholic Charities Hawaii shares more about the program that's been around since 1977.

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Entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author Sarah McFarland joins us to talk about her best-selling book "Get Up Girl! Release Your Roar! Empowering Women in the Era of Barbie."

McFarland explains how she discovered her true potential and offers ways for women to do the same, including how to discover one's true identity in a world filled with stereotypes, rise from failures and overcome obstacles and set healthy boundaries in professional settings.

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We're delving into Japanese vegan cuisine with vegan chef and author Lillian Cumic! The healthy cook lived in Japan for three years. She explains how you can transform your favorite dishes into vegan versions and talks about some of the plant-based and gluten-free recipes she developed in her newly released cookbook "Hawaii Washoku."

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Are you getting enough sleep? If you aren't catching those zzzz's you're not alone. A recent study found Hawaii is one of the most sleep deprived states. Worries about finances due to Hawaii's high cost of living and sleep apnea are some of the things keeping us awake. Dr. Ronson Sato, the lead physician for the Kuakini Pulmonary Sleep Center joins us with tips on how to get a more restful sleep.

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For most parents, it’s a battle against screen time when it comes to kids and social media.Family therapist Britt Young, of Xplor Counseling, talks about the dangers of too much exposure to devices and offers steps parents can take to protect their children from the damaging effects.

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A Big Island woman is sharing her amazing survival story. Danielle McKim of Hilo says she nearly died from a rare Flesh-Eating Disease known as Necrotizing Fasciitis. She now wants to raise awareness about the potentially deadly bacteria and joins us along with her doctor Crystal Hammer, an emergency medicine specialist at the Queen's Medical Center.

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Are you ready to take the cold plunge? Pharmacist, fitness and nutrition enthusiast Alyssa Furukawa explains the health benefits of submersing yourself into freezing water for short periods of time. The 2022 journal Sports Medicine found cold plunges reduced inflammation and helped with the body's recovery after intense workouts. First-timers should consult with their doctor first before doing a cold plunge.

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A love story on the Big Island. High school sweethearts Ka'ohao Boteilho and Cassidy Keli'i kept overcoming the odds to start a family.

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Two Hawaii women who beat oral cancer are sharing their survival stories in hopes of saving lives. More than 100 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer each day in the US and one person dies from oral cancer every hour. Shelby Watkins and Joanne Ebesu urge those concerned to seek free screenings and explain the signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatments. Listen now on 'Muthaship' on our Hawaii News Now website or find it wherever you get your podcasts.

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Dr. Elizabeth Ignacio is breaking barriers. She is proud to be a woman orthopedic surgeon, since 94% of the world's orthopedists are male, and throughout her career, she has had the privilege of taking care of world-renowned professional athletes, medaled Olympians and Paralympians, world and national champions, and NCAA Division 1 athletes.

The Iolani and Georgetown University graduate is also a Mindset and Well-Being Coach, believing that the pinnacle of healthcare is the idea of Cura Personalis – care for the whole person, in mind, body and spirit.

Listen as she explains how to find your divine within.

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