Healthy Planet
Lillian’s New Book ‘Hawaii Washoku’. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Lillian Cumic. Lillian Cumic is a private chef, cooking instructor, and author of the plant-based cookbooks ‘Hawai’i A Vegan Paradise’ (Nov 2020) and ‘Tasting Hawai’i Vegan Style’ (Nov 2021). Originally from Sydney, Australia, she began her culinary career […]
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (Healthy Planet)
Protecting Animals’ Lives with the Law. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guests are Alyssa Neri and Afsoon Shirazi. Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane […]
Healthy Buildings (Healthy Planet)
Healthy Places, Healthy People. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guests are Brody McMurty and Gregory Robison. Brody McMurty, from Johnson Controls, talks about environmentally conscious architecture. He also tells us about how buildings can be built to be energy efficient and reduce water usage, as well as insure good airflow […]
The Sierra Club of Hawai’i (Healthy Planet)
Connecting People to the Outdoors. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Wayne Tanaka. Wayne Tanaka, Chapter Director of the Sierra Club of Hawai’i, talks about how people can get involved in the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club works to advance climate solutions and protects Hawaii’s wildlife, lands, air, and […]
Hawaiian Humane Society (Healthy Planet)
Caring for Animals in Hawai’i. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Brandy Shimabukuro. The Hawaiian Humane Society provides many services for animals. Brandy Shimabukuro, Manager of Communications at the Humane Society, tells us about some of the services that are offered. HHS spays and neuters animals, deals with humane […]
The Benefits of Plants for Your GUT (Healthy Planet)
Veg-out for Your GI Health. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Ankur Jain. Dr. Ankur Jain, gastroenterologist, explains how being on a plant-based diet is good for your gut. He goes through the digestive tract (from mouth to anus), and talks about how many diseases of the gut can […]
Save Your Kidneys (Healthy Planet)
How to Preserve Your Kidney Health. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Ramona Wong. Dr. Ramona Wong, nephrologist and creator of Aloha Kidney, tells us about how we can take care of our kidneys. Aloha Kidney was founded to help people with chronic kidney disease. Dr. Wong explains what […]
Magical Creatures on the Big Island (Healthy Planet)
Farm Animals Find a Lifelong Sanctuary. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Helena Lundblad. Helena Lundblad, Executive Director of the Sanctuary, explains how the Sanctuary was founded in 2018 and is now home to over 85 animals. These animals were saved from neglect and slaughter or were orphaned or […]
A Safe Haven for Farm Animals (Healthy Planet)
Volunteers Helping Animals in Need. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Lolita Ayala. Aloha Animal Sanctuary is a Safe Haven for farmed animals. The Sanctuary was founded by a team of animal rights activists who recognized there was a need for a sanctuary for farmed animals on O’ahu. Aloha […]
Keeping Hawaii Clean and Green (Healthy Planet)
The Outdoor Circle Keeps Hawaii Beautiful. The host for this show is Grace Chen O’Neil. The guest is Winston Welch. Winston Welch, executive director of the Outdoor Circle talks about how the Outdoor Circle was started by a small group of women in 1912. Their mission was to protect the beauty of Hawaii. The Outdoor […]