What up Leeward! Let's Dive Deep Podcast

In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, Summer and Alex sit down with Leeward Community College's own Shayla to discuss suicide awareness, mental health, and the everyday power of community intervention. Drawing from recent ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) insights, the team breaks down how to identify behavioral warning signs, understand what suicidal thoughts might sound like to those experiencing them, and safely approach someone in crisis. Whether you are a close partner or a passing bystander, this episode provides actionable guidance on how to ask the hard questions with compassion, listen without trying to immediately "fix" the problem, and serve as a vital bridge to professional support.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and mental health crises. If you or a loved one are struggling, please refer to the campus resources and crisis hotlines in our linktree. You are not alone.

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🍱💬 Welcome to Mukbang Monday with Love Pono at Leeward Community College!✨ Today we start our collaboration with IMLeeGaming! 🎮 Get to know our teams and where to find us in this introductory video. Stay tuned for much more this semester as we discuss how gaming ties in with mental health, relationships, and more. 🍴Food featured in this video: Oh My Grill (Aiea Location)Pearl Kai Shopping Center C, 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy #7, Aiea, HI 96701 Want to be a part of our Mukbang series where we sit and chat? Join here for free bites and fun! https://forms.gle/8MUuabqtuamLrFbN8 IMLeeGamingEmail: [email protected] Instagram: @imleegamingNeed help? Download the Brightsky app to see resources in your area! https://us.bright-sky.org/en/resources ──────────────🌐 Learn more about Love Pono: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono📧 Have any questions, concerns, or want to reach out to us? Contact us by email at [email protected] or on Instagram @lovepono ──────────────📲 Stay connected:Follow us on Instagram @lovepono for updates and more conversations.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support more content like this!Turn on 🔔 notifications so you never miss a Monday.💡 Remember: support and resources are always here.#LovePono #leewardcc #studentlife #mentalhealthmatters #leewardcommunitycollege #leeward #universityofhawaii #selfhelp #MukbangMonday #mukbang ##campuslife

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is ASUH’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

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*Disclaimer: The following episode has topics of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.

Aloha and happy Talk Tuesday!

This Tuesday we continue SAAM with the topic of consent and the popular informational video about consent with tea as a metaphor. Syreeta Washington and Jessica Shaffer joins us to discuss the pros and cons of the video that has been referenced for a decade and its nuances it doesn't dive into.

#SAAM #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, host Zadon Padello sits down with Shaena Peralto, CDL and forklift instructor for Leeward Community College’s Workforce Development program and Automotive program alumna. From being homeschooled and growing up around construction sites to helping launch her family’s trucking business during COVID, Shaena shares how she found purpose in commercial driving and now helps others earn their licenses.

🎧 Hosted by Leeward Community College’s ASUH

🎙️ Rotating student host: Zadon Padello

💼 Topics include:

– Transitioning from automotive studies to earning a CDL

– Building and supporting a family trucking business

– Why “consistency is key” in business and in life

– The responsibilities of holding a CDL license

– Class A, B, and endorsement pathways

– Women in non-traditional career fields

– Financial stability and long-term career growth

– Why sometimes “you just got to show up.”

💡 Whether you're exploring skilled trades, looking for career stability, or considering a CDL certification, Shaena’s story highlights discipline, responsibility, and the power of taking initiative when opportunity shows up.

#CareerConnect #CDL #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #TruckDriving #WomenInTrades #CareerDevelopment #LeewardCC #CampusToCareer #StudentSuccess #ASUH #BlueCollarCareers #TradeCareers

'Ōlelo O Ka Mahina is ASUH’s short series started by the Student Services Counselors that identify as Native Hawaiian.  The purpose of ʻŌlelo O Ka Mahina is to provide an audio library that we can reference that allows us to continue to practice ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.  

Stay safe, stay connected, and continue to gain knowledge!

Connect with us!

IG: asuh_leeward 

*Disclaimer: Sexual Assault is mentioned in this episode. Viewer discretion is advised*

Happy Talk Tuesday and welcome back to another episode!

Today we have Hannah Gaerlan from the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) with us to discuss the previous topics from this month and how talking about these things can help survivors in their lives. Whether it be opening the floor to talk about it, help release some of the stigma and taboos around talking about the hard things, and how to navigate the conversation as a bystander. Tune in to hear more!

Aloha everyone and Happy Talk Tuesday as we dive into another episode.  

Today we dive into Shame and Sexuality with Celina Herrera, Psychology Professor at Leeward Community College. We talk about how sensuality gets mixed in with sexuality and how movement has been sexualized in certain cultures and religions. We open the doors for embracing movement and immersing your body in reconnection. 

Aloha and welcome back to another episode in the Live Pono Podcast!

Today Shayla Hanaoka from the Leeward Community College Mental Health team joins us in a discussion about sex, consent, sexuality, and curiosity of how these subjects affect the genders. Alex and Summer host and help guide us through the many questions that come up in what it means to explore yourself and your sexuality in a way that is safe and openminded.

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Leeward Community College Mental Health Counseling Center: Room DH-D 101, 9:00am – 4:30pm

https://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/mentalhealth

Please contact us to inquire about our services, or schedule an appointment: [email protected]

You can also schedule a mental health appointment through STAR Balance > Health & Wellness.

Aloha and welcome back to another Mukbang Monday! 🍴 

Today Love Pono talks about sex with the UH Health Promotion Program. How do we start the talk? When is it the right time to talk about consent? Am I being too rude? How do I tell my partner I want them to get tested? We explore the answers to navigating this talk and consent in this episode. 

Food from: Guieb Cafe

98-025 Hekaha St Building 4 Unit 14, Aiea, HI 96701(808) 888-2121

Love Pono Staff:

• Summer 

• Ari

UH Health Promotion Program

• Dr. Kristen Scholly (Program Coordinator)

• Angelika 

• Carter

• Bonnie

University Health Services Mānoa

Health Promotion Program

2600 Campus Road,

QLCSS Rm. 406

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Phone: (808) 956-3574

Email: [email protected]

https://www.hawaii.edu/shs/health_promotion/ 

Resources mentioned in the video:

• Waianae Comprehensive Health Center 

86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792, (808) 697-3300

• Diamond Head Health Center

3627 Kilauea Ave #305, Honolulu, HI 96816, (808) 733-9849

• Waikiki Health

277 ʻŌhua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, (808) 922-4787

• Kalihi Palama Health Center

*Multiple locations, Main Medical line for appointments: (808) 848-1438

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