“Healthy Living from the Ground Up” with Mercy Ritte

About this episode

Dr. David DeRose and Joni Bokovoy interview Mercy Ritte about her family's efforts to promote healthier living in Molokai.

“Healthy Living from the Ground Up.” Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guest: Mercy Ritte (Native Hawaiian), Community Organizer, Molokai. Description: Drs. DeRose and Bokovoy 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.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. David DeRose

Guest: Mercy Ritte

Topics covered

• healthy living
• community organizing
• plant-based cooking
• homeschooling
• natural skincare

Keywords

• healthy living
• organic produce
• plant-based cooking
• homeschooling
• natural skincare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cherokee Nation

Places: Molokai, Hawaii

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