AIL 2026-05-05 Healthy Living from the Ground Up - Mercy Ritte
From American Indian & Alaska Native Living by LifeTalk Radio Network
May 5, 2026 · 58 min
About this episode
Mercy Ritte discusses her family's efforts to promote healthier living in Molokai while balancing multiple responsibilities.
Drs. DeRose, MD, MPH, and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH, (Cherokee Nation), speak with Mercy Ritte, a native Hawaiian from Molokai, about her family’s inspiring work to promote healthier living on the island of Molokai. From sharing homegrown organic produce and teaching plant-based cooking to working full-time while homeschooling her five children and running a natural skincare business, Mercy shares how she balances it all while empowering others to take charge of their health. For further information, contact: mercyritte@gmail.com American Indian and Alaska Native Living, is a one-hour weekly talk show focusing on current health issues in Indian country presented by David DeRose MD, MPH. This program covers a broad range of health issues, viewed in a holistic way in keeping with traditional Native perspectives. The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net .
People in this episode
Host: David DeRose
Guest: Mercy Ritte
Topics covered
- healthy living
- plant-based cooking
- homeschooling
- natural skincare
- empowerment
- organic produce
Keywords
- healthy living
- native Hawaiian
- organic produce
- plant-based cooking
- homeschooling
- natural skincare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cherokee Nation, LifeTalk Radio Network
Places: Molokai, Indian country
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