Anna Marie's Sunday Focus: Recent Episodes
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Anna talks with Gabe Horton, Executive Director of Pawster, which is a pet fostering non-profit for pets whose person is in a crisis situation. He discusses the reasons one might find themselves unable to care for their pets, including loss of housing, leaving a domestic violence situation, or health crisis. Listeners also learn how they can support Pawster, either financially or as a foster pet parent. It turns out, you don't have to have intense training or be at home all day to foster a pet. Get more details here: HERE. https://pawsternashville.org/
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Anna's guest is Paige Zulandt, Regional Communications Director of the American Red Cross of Tennessee. She shares some easy-to-remember tips to be ready for the extreme heat we have in Tennessee summers. They include preparing NOW in case you lose electricity or air conditioning in the heat and how to find places to cool down. She also discusses learning CPR.
Summertime also means more injuries and fewer blood donor appointments, so she urges you to give blood, and talks about keeping families and pets safe on the water. Read more at www.redcross.org, and www.redcrossblood.org
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Anna speaks with LPC-S David Wood, the Regional Director of Family Care Center, the largest outpatient Mental Health provider in Tennessee,. In this interview, they discuss issues effecting older persons. Many men don't last very long in retirement; they feel the need to be contributing. Some late in life get stuck on regrets, without realizing there is still time to do things. They also discuss the value of work and that, even in a job you're not totally enged with, you can still make it meaningful for yourself.
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Anna talks with the authors of the childrens book "World Records of the Stuffed Animal Kingdom, Declan Brenna, who wrote the book when he was eleven, and his father, Mike Brennan.
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Dr. John Lazar, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville speaks about lung cancer, treatments, causes, and risk factors. The lung cancer rate is higher in Tennesee and other Southeastern states because the smoking rate is higher. He discusses an unexpected rise of lung cancers in women of a particular demographic with NO obvious risk factors who are, nevertheless, developing the cancers. He also tells Anna the latest developments in detecting lung cancers, both in blood testing and imaging.
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Anna continues her discussion with financial advisor Paris Jackson of Northwestern Mutual. They talk about where to start if you're already struggling with your finances. Situations arise that are out of your control, like illnesses, or job loss, as well as poor choices that lead to debt. Also, the issue of college loans now coming due is a whole new problem for budgets. Jackson tells us where to start, and how to set up a basic budget so you can start WHEREVER you are, to find where your money's going and make it work for YOU, instead of YOU working for your money.
Read more about her HERE https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/paris-jackson/
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Anna chats with Fahad Tahir, President and CEO of Ascention St. Thomas Hospitals, He discusses their new hospital planned for Clarksville, making access easier for residents of Montgomery Country without having to drive to Nashville. They currently have same day surgery centers there, but will be able to more complex surgeries require overnight stays. Tahir also talks about the mission of St. Thomas, being they are a non-profit hospital organization.
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Kimberly Fielding, founder of Kicks and Flutters Mobile Ultrasound, discusses her service. They allow Nashville-area residents the flexibility to choose where to have your utrasound, and who to invite. The At-Home Pregnancy Ultrasound Boutique offers 4D, 3D, & 2D technology, progress packages, live ultrasound gender reveal parties and live ultrasound baby showers. All services are in-home or at-venue and are provided by a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with extensive experience in high-risk pregnancy and MFM ultrasound.
Read more at their website https://kicksandfluttersultrasound.com
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In this week's Focus, Ann speaks with Daniel Fielding, speaker, accomplished podcaster, and the author of the insightful book, "The Asset Mindset: A Special Forces Perspective for Achieving Success." Daniel brings his unique experiences as a Special Forces Green Beret and celebrity bodyguard to offer practical, step-by-step guidance on developing a powerful mindset for achieving your goals.
His website is HERE.
Also his podcast @theassetmindset5957 on Youtube
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month and Anna continues her interviews on the topic. This week, her guest is David Wood, licenced therapist and Regional Director of Family Care Center, the largest outpatient behaviorial health provider in Tennessee. They talk about how the mental health needs change throughout one's life, from the simple needs of a small child, through the teen years, adult years, and senior citizen years.
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With the current economy on shaky ground, finances are a worry to all Middle Tennesseans. Anna chats with Paris Jackson, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual.
This visit, Paris gives some insight on the current financial situation. With tariffs, a dropping stock market, new laws affecting investments, and rising costs of foods and goods, what do we do? She gives advice about how to react when we look at our 401k balance and see it's down, or our investment account balance, and see it's dropped. She tells us how to strategize, how to make a financial plan, and how to lower our debts, even in today's financial climate.
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Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Anna speaks with LPC-S David Wood, the Regional Director of Family Care Center, the largest outpatient Mental Health provider in Tennessee,. In this interview, he gives some insight on why May can be extra stressful. He also discusses Women's mental health issues, which can often be linked with Caregiver roles, and the realization that women have needs that often go unexpressed and unmet.He and Anna Marie also talk about Childhood Trauma, and how it can affect your adult life in possibly negative ways.
To learn more, reach out to Family Care Center HERE.
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Anna discusses the lifesaving gift of organ donation wit Emily McKinley, Director of External Affairs, at Tennessee Donor Services.
Their goal is to save and improve lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. As a non-profit organ procurement organization, they serve more than 6 million people in Tennessee and Virginia. Emily tells us what organs can be donated, how it can save or change lives, and how the families of Donor Heroes are helped to honor their loved one. More info is at www.donatelifetn.org
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Anna chats with Kimberly Wells, Vice President of Women's Services at Ascension Saint Thomas. They discuss the Women's Health services offered, things and their efforts to make medicine easier through the use of Navigators who advise patients about what options are available. They also talk about women may not have known, what they should be checking, and a free event on Thursday, May 8th at the Pinnacle. It's called HerHealth360.
Atendees can meet medical professionals focusing on womens' health, join a question and answer session, shop at vendors' booths, have a beverage, and even make appointments for things you've put off!
You can get more info about the free event (including some free screenings) HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lauralynn_health-wellness-healthcare-activity-7300985563082358784-TxSc
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This month on Focus we're honoring National Donate Life Month, with interviews that give you more information about organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. In this interview, Dr. Jacfranz Guiteau, a kidney transplant surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, discusses kidney disease, treatments and transplantation.
He discusses what's new, why transplants are needed, who can donate, what it'll cost to donate or receive a kidney. This incredibly informative and helpful information may help dispel some questions or fears that you may have about the possibility of a transplant for someone in your life.
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Our Place Nashville empowers adults with developmental disabilities by providing affordable housing, work that is meaningful, and inclusive communities in which to live. Isolation is a frequent problem for this group.
Executive Director Jordan Collins tells Anna about the non-profit, and explains that half of the residents are neurodivergent (“friends”) and the other half are neurotypical (“housemates”). The natural supports provided by this model allow all the residents to thrive. You can get more information about Our Place Nashville, find out how to get involved, or how to support them, at www.ourplacenashville.org
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Allied Behavioral Health Services is committed to offering diversity-informed, strengths-based, and affirming therapy for all clients. Executive Director Alison Peak, LCSW,ISH-E, says their therapists have experience in helping clients of all ages navigate life transitions, family stress, identity exploration, and relationship issues as well as mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and trauma. They have four locations in the Nashville/Middle TN area, and welcome clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and identities. You do not need a referral from a doctor, and they accept all insurances. Get more information at www.alliedbehavior.com
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Anna talks with Paula Mangrum, founder of The Pet Pantry in Nashville. When financial issues occur, feeding your pet may be almost impossible. The Pet Pantry is a non-profit that provides food and supplies to pet parents in need so they can keep their furry family members with them. The organization needs donations of money and foods to meet the need in Middle TN. Listeners can help by making Cash Donations or by visiting their Amazon Wish List.
They're on Facebook HERE.
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Anna talks with local financial advisor Paris Jackson. They discuss reasons for the disparity in finances between minorities and white families (education about money is a large reason) and how having a budget and game-plan can change one's future. Also discussed is generational wealth and why it's important, as well as investing and planning for retirement.
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Beaman Park is one of Tennessee's most beautiful natural areas, yet many of us in Tennessee haven't taken advantage of all it can offer. Beaman Park is a state park, and has a nature center, hiking trails, and the ridges, hollows, creeks, forest vegetation, wildflowers and birds that are characteristic on the Western Highland Rim.
Admission, parking and almost every event are all free.
Dogs are allowed, on leashes (read more online), and there are special activities this spring, including one every day of Spring Break for students, families and adults who want to learn!
In this podcast, Heather Gallagher, Manager of Beaman Park, talks about the special events, as well as how to keep up with what's happening all year at Beaman. Gallagher also tells how you can volunteer at Beaman Park, whether it's on a regular basis, or for a special event.
The Nature Center serves as a jump-off point for exploring more than 2300 acres of Nashville's premier state natural area and offers a wide range of environmental education programs, school field trips, educator training workshops, outdoor recreation programs, and other special activities for people of all ages.
Links:
-- BEAMAN PARK
--BEAMAN PARK TRAIL INFO
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As you get older, your transportation options can get smaller. Health issues and cost concerns can put you into a space where driving is not an option. That's where Senior Ride Nashville comes in! In this podcast, Carrie Brumfield, CEO of Senior Ride Nashville talks about Senior Ride's goal to foster a community that connects and empowers older adults, by connecting seniors who no longer drive with volunteers who do. She says by giving older adults the ability to get around town and foster relationships with community members, we honor the city we live in and make it better for all. Find out how Senior Ride Nashville can help you or a loved one, and find out how YOU, as a driver, can help a neighbor who needs a ride, in this podcast, and at www.seniorridenashville.org
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This podcast contains info to help you love life after 50 years of age. Anna talks with Sallie Hussey, Chief Executive Officer of FiftyForward.
The non-profit organization supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. FiftyForward offers Adult Day Services, Supportive Care Services, Lifelong Learning Centers, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels, Care Teams, and numerous other services, assessments and support for older adults and/or their caregivers. Learn more about this amazing source of help, support and learning - as well as how to support the mission - in this interview, and at www.fiftyforward.org
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Anna talks with Dr. Nishtha Sareen, medical director of the medical heart program at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. There are conditions that affect women disproportionately to men, for example microvascular disease. She tells us that exercise and healthy eating are more likely to benefit women than men. Also, certain heart conditions can occur during and after pregnancy. One program they've started is Wednesday work out involving chair yoga.
More information is available online at Women's Heart.
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Anna talks with Dr. Ameshica R. Linsey, the Associate Executive Director of the GOAL Collective--goal standing for Growing Opportunities for Adult Learners. This local organization acts as a hub that connects adults with the education opportunities available to them, and provides information and connections to services and programs that help to make schooling happen. This includes things as simple as transportation and babysitting.
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In this interview, Anna talks about AgeWell. It's a trusted resource and organization that works to advance solutions to meet the needs of older adults and caregivers. In this interview, Grace Smith and Paula Daigle with AgeWell Middle Tennessee discuss the shifting needs of older folks, about some of the issues they're facing (like the costs of housing and medicine), and how they, and those who care for them, can get help, find resources that are available to them, and have a better, safer and happier life. They also offer an INVALUABLE TOOL: The Directory of Services. It's free, available online, or at the local public library. It has contact information for HUNDREDS of different reputable groups and agencies to help you find solutions to challenges faced by elderly folks or their family members. Get the info at agewelltn.org/
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Anna interviews Shelby Doyle, Vice President for Public Awareness with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. They discuss how the choice of schools works in TN and the options that are available to help parents match their children with schools that fit their goals and talents. They go over the list of education options currently available, including district schools, public, charter, private, magnet, and online learning. They also touch on efforts to reach the Hispanic community with information on their options.
National School Choice Week will celebrate its 15th anniversary, and 3 school and community events are scheduled across Nashville to highlight the educational opportunities available to children, through School Choice.
From January 26 to February 1, 2025, the spotlight shines on the remarkable expansion of educational options across the country, including options such as open enrollment in district schools, public charter schools, private schools, magnet schools, online learning, homeschooling, and microschooling. Get more information about education options in your area at https://schoolchoiceweek.com/event-near-me/.
Events and dates to learn more in person include:
Northfield Academy
Columbia, Tennessee
(931) 381-1468 x6261
Traditional Public School
1/27/2025
Shiloh Headstart
Cookeville, Tennessee
(931) 303-8297
Private School
1/13/2025
Cumberland Elementary STEAM Magnet School
Nashville, Tennessee
(813) 764-5803
Traditional Public School
1/26/2025
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Anna chats with Sara Whittemore, director of Development with Nashville Humane Association. She tells about Nashville Humane's mission and the services they offer in ADDITION to Sheltering Animals. Nashville Humane helps with disaster relief, transporting pets here out of devastated areas, to get them care they need, and re-home if needed. They offer pet /people training programs, and host fun events in our community that also help raise money for the Non-profit. Find out more about how they can help you and how you can help, in this interview or at this link. https://nashvillehumane.org
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In this Podcast, Dr. Joseph Sharpe, Chief Medical Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital talks types of depression. He discusses some of the things that contribute to the condition and some ways to build a strategy to support your mental health. He talks about the links to physical health and mental health, and lists four areas that we can work on to promote good mental health. They include good sleep hygiene, proper exercise (including how much, how often, and at what level of exercise), diet, and Rest, Relaxation and Socialization. All of those, Dr. Sharpe says, are key factors to supporting and promoting good mental health.
He says one main takeaway would be to, "Stop comparing yourself to other people, and focus on yourself. Where are YOU? How do YOU feel?" We don't have to eat more because others are, have more because others do, or be perfect, because it LOOKS like others are. You will learn a LOT from this expert, and this may be an interview you save the link to listen to again, and share with others!
Here's a link to Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, that includes a free mental health assessment tool, and contact information for more help.
https://www.saintthomasbehavioral.com/
Here's a link to many resources to get Mental Health help.
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/health/clinical-health-services/behavioral-health-services
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Anna speaks with Michael Aldrich, Managing Editor of Nashville Parent Magazine. Nashville Parent is a free monthly print magazine, and daily-updated online resource.
Michael discusses the information that Nashville Parent offers parents, through every stage of parenthood. Those resources include the Award-winning event pages, complete with links and information, as well as links and details about free events. They also offer giveaways every Wednesday of passes and tickets to events, a Baby Guide, a private school resource list, and much more!
https://nashvilleparent.com/
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Anna Marie talks with Ryan Lampa, CEO of People Loving Nashville. He talks about the non-profit that serves the unhoused and vulnerable of Nashville.
They host a meal every Monday night on the Gay Street Connector, and add other items that people who are unhoused may need. With the meal and supplies, PLN offers relief and community, then, as connection is formed, they help with housing. PLN offers restoration, by helping people deal with things that contributed to their situation, giving them hope, and helping them find what they are passionate about, and trying to help make those dreams work out for them.
People Loving Nashville also has a coffee shop, Paradeisos, which employs formerly unhoused people, and brings in money for PLN to continue its mission. Ryan says they are always in need of donations, whether it's material items like clothing, or monetary donations.
www.peoplelovingnashville.com
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Anna talks with Darla DeLeon, the CEO and co-founder of Steered Straight, a local non-profit that offers student assembly messages to educate kids about the substances they're encountering (and using), what it does to their bodies, and how to stop if they're already using. They speak extensively about how vaping has become such a large problem in schools, even in the younger grades, and how other substances are substituted into the vaping devices. Steered Straight also offers Intervention and a recovery programs. Listeners can support by shopping their thrift store and by picking up publications to help talk to a child about substance abuse.
www.steeredstraight.org/donate-store/
www.steeredstraight.org
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Anna Marie talks with Alecia Talbot, Executive Director of DSAMT
(Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee.) Alecia gives details about their work with schools to help teachers improve outcomes of their Down students.
They discuss the support that DSAMT provides to families, schools and businesses to help people with Down Syndrome learn, grow, get jobs and find housing.
They also talk supporting businesses owned by people with Down Syndrome, or a business that provides their family member with Down Syndrome a place to work.
Being December, they discuss their Santa visits to families that started during COVID, but has turned into a magical, wonder-filled time for people with Down Syndrome and their families.
More details at www.somethingextra.org
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Anna Marie talks with Holly Bowman, Director of Development and Communication, for The Contributor, a newspaper produced here in Nashville and sold by homeless individuals. By selling the paper, they learn about work and begin to make an income for themselves.
Holly discusses how The Contributor helps the homeless through it's SOAR program (SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access and Recovery) to help people enroll in healthcare insurance and connects them with health care providers.
Once they are able to get a person in housing, they work with them for the first 9 months to a year, since many aren't used to dealing with traditional housing. They also publish an annual resource guide of programs available to homeless.
www.thecontributor.org
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Anna Maria talks with Mariela Moscoso, Executive Director of YEAH (Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities). She discusses how the organization uses music as a tool to strengthen individuals and build community. They hope to empower youth to improve the culture of the community through the arts and self expression. Their priorities include inclusivity, diversity, collaboration and providing access to kids who have barriers to music creativity.
She also discusses the Gig Explorer series where sessions are held on the arts that surround making music, like broadcasting, podcasting, and DJing. Also, discussed is the Unity Song Mix Project which will mix all the student's creations into a tapestry of song.
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Anna speaks with Amy Cozzi, Senior Manager of Innovations and programs Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. They discuss the programs they offer, which include children’s feeding programs, seniors feeding programs, mobile pantry and home delivery services. One in 6 children in the Nashville area are food insecure, not knowing where their next meal is coming from. She discusses their nutrition programs, including even cooking classes, and teaching people how to eat healthy while in poverty.
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The guest is Heather Gallager of the Beaman Park Nature Center. She talks with Anna about the center's upcoming 20th anniversary celebration in late October. They also talk about the property, primarily an old forest which has been saved, the birds that reside there, creeks where visitors can swim, and the plants found there. Being several hundred feet above Davidson Country proper, the park has wild plants and trees not found elsewhere in the country.
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Anna talks with Rachael Wilkins, chief development officer of Safe Haven Family Shelter. The organization serves over 300 families annually experiencing homelessness. Unlike most shelters, they allow the family to stay intact as a unit. Safe Haven provides assistance in obtaining and maintaining affordable housing. They also provide workforce development for the parents, education for the children, and intensive case management.
Rachael discussed the group's annual hike, a family friendly festivity, held Saturday 11/2/24 at Percy Warner Park.
For more details on what they offer: Safe Haven Family Shelter.
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Annas talks with Suzanne Reed and Meghan Kelly, two survivors of cancer. They relate their stories and discuss being two of this year's "Faces Of Hope" for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. We learn that we can form teams and raise money to we can help fund the future of breast cancer research. The walk will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Walk of Fame Park.
Get more details here: Making Strides Against Cancer Walk in Nashville.
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Anna discusses the work of Nashville's Martha O'Bryan Center with Sherica Nelms, the organization's Chief Program Officer. They talk about the group's goal of ending poverty in one generation. They do this through education, employment services, family support services.
Their Family Success Network, located in East Nashville, teaches education and employment skills which are needed to be successful. This includes teaching reading to getting one's G.E.D. to an IT boot camp to learn computers.
Learn more at the Martha O'Bryan Center.
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Anna's guest is Stacy Hall, the director of Mothers Over Murder in Nashville. The group exists to fill a gap in the social services system, provides support and encouragement to women, as well as other family members, who have lost loved ones to violence in our area. Women further along in the healing process also act as advocates in the community for a peaceful resolution to disputes and the rights of grieving parents to answers and justice.
They're also joined by Suzie Payne, Assistant director of Mothers Over Murder who relates her personal story of loss at the hands of violence.
You can get more information at Mothers Over Murder.
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Anna's guest is Stacy Hall, the director of Mothers Over Murder in Nashville. The group exists to fill a gap in the social services system, provides support and encouragement to women, as well as other family members, who have lost loved ones to violence in our area. Women further along in the healing process also act as advocates in the community for a peaceful resolution to disputes and the rights of grieving parents to answers and justice.
They're also joined by Pamela Adams, who relates her heartbreaking story of losing her father to violence.
You can get more information at Mothers Over Murder.
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Anna talks with two people from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Arriale Tabson, Public Information Officer, and Joel Brisson, Law Enforcement Liaison. Joel discusses the department's efforts to seek input about people's use of streets and sidewalks, finding that most people don't use crosswalks (there aren't enough convenient) or they not watching where they're walking (yammering on their cellphones).
They've also sought to curb speeding in neighborhoods by giving citizens "Slow Down TN" yard signs notifying drivers that people have noticed your speeding and reckless driving. The department hopes to curb behavior, not just write tickets.
More pedestrians are out in fall, with locals sports and children going back to school. They remind people that school zones have lower speed limits and the state has laws about not touching your cellphone while driving. October is National Pedestrian Safety month.
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Anna chats with Mary Ellen Lothamer-Urbano, president of the Assistance League of Nashville. It's a totally volunteer organization that give assistance to children of the metro. "Operation School Bell" provides new clothing of school uniforms which most local elementary schools require. They put together packages each week of hygiene kits since no toiletries are covered by welfare programs. They also work with HERO (Homeless Education Resource Office) helping homeless school kids in Nashville. They've also worked to get washers and dryers into area schools since many families don't have access to laundry facilities. Mary Ellen promote their big annual fundraiser--an author luncheon coming up later in the month.
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Anna speaks with Peacemaker Pastor Venita Lewis She's an organizer of the Stop Hate in Nashville rally, and the annual Silence the Violence events. Kids and young people are dying in record numbers, and there are groups like Venita's that want to make it clear that parents will not stand for it, that they're ready to speak out, to speak up, and educate to stop the hate. She also discusses her work in the civil rights movement.
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Anna is joined by Jodi Schroer, YMCA District Executive Director, to discuss the programs offered by the Brentwood location of the YMCA. They offer summer camps, outreach programs, before and after school childcare programs, in addition to their fitness facilities.
Then, Casey LeVasseur discusses the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Skatepark at the Brentwood YMCA. The family began supporting the Brentwood Y’s skate park following 13-year-old Alex’s tragic death in a January 2007 ATV accident. After the original park, consisting of primarily wooden ramps, was destroyed by weather incidents, the park was reimagined and moved to a more ideal location on the property as part of the recent renovation and expansion of the Brentwood Y. The LeVasseur Family Foundation’s philanthropic efforts also made possible the Alex LeVasseur Music Lab at the Brentwood Family YMCA following Alex’s two passions: music and skating.
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Anna talks with Brandon Dyce, President & CEO of the Pet Community Center in Nashville. With so many animal shelters experiencing an emergency overflow of unwanted pets, Pet Community Center's mission is to work on PREVENTIVE care for pets, including low-cost spay and neuter, vet services, vaccines and more... but work on a sliding scale. You can get your pets vaccinated there, and pay probably less than you are now. Even if you pay full price, you're supporting someone else who can't afford it, but needs to be able to take care of their pets.
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Anna Marie talks with Lori Shinton, chief volunteerism officer for United Way of Greater Nashville. They discuss what the United Way offers to Nashville and its eight neighboring counties, especially in times of disaster.
Lori also discusses Hands on Nashville, which is now affiliated with the United Way. The group offers local residents volunteer opportunities with over 150 non-profits in the area, with times to fit individuals' schedules.
They also plug Nashville Volunteer Week coming up September 14-21st, and a festival where volunteers can meet representatives of many non-profits.
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Anna Marie discusses fire safety with Jamie Meltion, Fire and Life Safety Educator, from the Franklin Fire Department.
Jamie stresses the importance of working smoke alarms in a household to protect your family from fires because smoke from a fire can incapacitate a person in as quickly as thirty seconds. Jamie says that it's important to replace the batteries in your alarms every year, even if the smoke alarms are hardwired. Also, most alarms need to be replaced every ten years. You can check the back of the alarm to see the date that it was manufactured. Working smoke detectors are so critical because most fatalities from house fires occur between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am in houses that didn't have working smoke alarms.
They also discuss safety tips for holiday cooking since the season is not that far off.. Thanksgiving is the number one day of the year for house fires and that's because more people are cooking on Thanksgiving and 40% of house fires are caused by cooking. Most of these fires are caused by distractions and forgetting something is cooking. Jamie says that a tip to help with this is to either turn off the stove if you have to leave it, or take a cooking utensil with you as a reminder.
The most important thing to remember if your house is on fire is to get outside to your designated safety place, stay outside and don't go back in for anything, and once you're safely outside of the house call 911.
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Anna talks with Katina R. Beard, Chief Executive Officer of the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Care Center in Nashville, Clarksville and Smyrna TN. They help people find health insurance coverage and see if you qualify for financial assistance to help pay for your health insurance plan. They offer a sliding scale of charges to serve people with low income. A priority is "Dial Down Diabetes," because so many health problems are caused by the disease.
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Tennessee ranks 44th in the nation for Voter turnout. When you see numbers like that, you may think it's because people just don't care. Organize Tennessee says it's partly because we're nearly LAST in the nation for ease of voting. Organize Tennessee works to prevent and respond to issues that prevent Tennesseans from voting. The group also works to keep abreast of and inform voters about precinct changes that could affect them adversely, and help them learn about the voting process.
Hear how you can support Organize Tennessee and how they can help you make sure your vote counts! Get more info HERE!!!
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Anna Marie interviews Dr. John Benitez, Director of the Tennessee Poison Center. They discuss the poisonous plants TN residents are likely to encounter during the summer and how we should treat the symptoms before they become extreme. She also chats with Frank Hale, Entomology professor from the University of Tennessee Extension about the poisonous creatures we're likely to encounter, including chiggers, spiders and snakes.
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ShowerUp provides healthful, clean opportunities for those experiencing homelessness in Nashville, TN with mobile showers and personal hygiene necessities. Their mission is to build relationships, restore hope and dignity, to those in those in need in our city by providing them with shower services and personal care. ShowerUp volunteers make people experiencing homelessness feel "seen" and "known".
The non-profit started in Nashville, and has since spread to other cities.
In this Focus Interview, ShowerUp's Executive Director, Paul Schmitz, says they're grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in Middle TN!
Click HERE to find out how to help, and to stay updated you can follow their ShowerUp Facebook and Instagram pages!
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Dean Miller has developed a powerful and revolutionary new approach to dog training. His teaching methods begin to show results in the first few minutes. In fact, in one hour, most dog owners find they have changed their relationship with their dog for the better! In this podcast, hear how that works!
In Dean's book A Dog's Way, he helps you discover how dogs think, what motivates them, and how they express their feelings. Once you understand your dog's language, you can better communicate what behaviors you want.
Dean also offers private instruction in obedience, behavior problems, aggression and various other dog and owner related issues.
Get more info at thedogcounselor.com!
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Anna talks with Sgt. Michael Warren, from the Metro Nashville Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division and the Fraud Unit. He discusses schemes, schemes and financial exploitation. He says that most people taken advantage of will be effected by credit card scams and fishing emails. He reminds people to stay on the legitimate site for a business; if you're being directed elsewhere, beware.
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Anna Marie interviews Arc of Davidson County's Chief Executive Officer, Sheila Moore. The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville is a family based organization that advocates for the right of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to live self-determined, meaningful lives in inclusive communities. Sheila discusses how those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are accorded the respect, dignity, equality, safety and security to which they're entitled, and gives them access to the supports and resources they need in order to make and act on decisions about their own lives.
Also hear from Jamie Berry from Goodwill who discusses employment placing and the best type of goods to donate.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Dr. Devin Sherman tells us it's often preventable and it doesn't have to be a death sentence if it is caught early!
Our other guests, Carol Minor (Health systems manager for the American Cancer Society),and Cary Ralph (Registered Nurse, Oncology Navigator, and Cancer Program Coordinator from Williamson Medical Center) tell us other ways to prevent cancer and live healthier.
Devin Sherman, M.D. at Williamson Medical Center
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Anna has Steve Traylor from A+ Home Inspections and Amy Little from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Doctors estimate there are 20,000 to 30,000 deaths from lung cancer caused by radon every year. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. We don't hear much about radon because nationwide it only affects one out of fifteen homes, but the EPA shows that it affects half of homes in Williamson, Davidson and surrounding counties.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps through cracks and rocks in the ground. When a house is built over this it gets trapped in the basements, crawl spaces, etc. Radon is odorless and colorless so there's no way of knowing your house has it without a test. The good news is that radon is a fixable problem.
For professional home inspection info go to: http://www. aplushomeinspections.info/
For a free radon test kit go to: https://www.tn.gov/health/ article/radon
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews Dr. Chris Holloway, Family Medicine Specialist from Family Practice Associates at The Crossings in Antioch. He discusses the different health concerns of family members based on their ages. If you have an infant, its medical needs are different from yours or your parents'.
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You can reach your goals without depriving yourself of your favorite foods! Dietician Jamison Worley tells us it's more important to listen to OUR OWN bodies than to our friends and diet fads that are promoted this time of year. She also gives tips like, "Set small goals and celebrate them when you reach them!"
Get more tools to succeed at choosemyplate.gov and get a free 15 minute consultation with Jamison here!
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So many kids are hurt during the summertime that medical personnel often call this "Trauma Season." Most of the ways kids get injured or killed are things parents say they never knew about until AFTER it happened to them! Learn more in this podcast, and get more. Anna talks with Purnima Unni from The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! SAFETY INFO HERE
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Anna Marie interviews DeMonica Coverson, Metro Nashville Public Schools' Director of Social Work/ Bullying Prevention Trainer, and Dr. Megan Cusson-Lark, Metro Nashville Public Schools' Executive Director of School Counseling.
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Nashville is more than honky-tonks and neon lights (not that there is anything wrong with that). Travel author Margaret Littman tells us there are dozens of unique experiences we've probably never heard of that we HAVE to check out (and some of them are absolutely FREE)!
In this Focus episode, hear about cool things to do in and around the city; day trips and weekend getaways; arts and culture; locations for foodies; history; and sights and hikes!
Find out more about Margaret here and check out her book, Moon 52 Things to Do in Nashville!!
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is on a nationwide tour to educate us about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We had the honor of interviewing one of their featured speakers who shared information about difficult behaviors related to dementias. Caregiver Support Coordinator Lynn Wood was also able to tell us how to get help and resources for any mental issue. You have more help available than you may have realized! Please listen to this interview with Lynn Wood from Mental Health America of the MidSouth, and please share!
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Get more info here!
Get more info about Lynn Wood and Mental Health America of the MidSouth here!!
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Nurtured children grow into resilient, capable adults. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment needed for the healthy development of their children. Nurture the Next does this through in-home services, parent mentorship, educational classes and crisis support.
Hear Jen Vaida, Chief Program Officer of Nurture the Next, tell how these free, confidential services for families work!
Get more information about all Nurture the Next has to offer here and click this link for parenting help!
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f YOU'RE not talking with your child about drugs, and helping them make good choices about vaping, smoking or drinking, they're probably getting that information from other kids.
Darla DeLeon is the Co-founder and CEO of non-profit Steered Straight Inc.
In this interview she talks about Steered Straight school assembly programs that aim to steer youth straight, by giving them information about what substances really do to their bodies, and a learning experience about the reality of substance abuse.
The assemblies give young people what they need to make positive, informed choices.
Steered Straight is the #1 booked school drug prevention in America.
Steered Straight also offers books called Table Talk and Dashboard Conversations to help parents talk to their kids about the hard topic of drug and substance use.
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Each time we get in our vehicles, we expect to arrive safely to our destination. However, we all know that isn't always what happens. The solutions seem simple, but where exactly do we begin? Megan Cooper from AAA says it starts with US and OUR OWN driving behaviors!
In this Focus Cooper talks about the importance of defensive driving and avoiding risky behaviors, as well as the updates to the "Move Over Laws". She also shares what AAA has found in their research and their "Traffic Safety Culture Index".
Get more info about AAA and the work they do HERE!
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The Greater Nashville Music Census, a survey for anyone working in the music industry, announces a week extension to its closing deadline. The Census is capturing key information about the Nashville music economy to help the city and community make informed, data-driven decisions to support our music ecosystem moving forward.
The census will now remain open through Sunday, April 1 at 11:59 pm.
“We have the highest concentration of musicians in the nation living here in greater Nashville,” said Dave Pomeroy, president of the Nashville Musicians Association. “So we’re asking each and every one of them to take the census, spread the word, and help us set the bar for all other cities moving forward.”
YOU can fill out The Music City Census HERE!!
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The YMCA is so much more than a place to lift weights or workout! They offer summer camps, Special Needs/Diverse Abilities programs, water safety, youth sports, Health Care programs like the After Breast Cancer group, and Yoga and gentle workouts for older adults.
The YMCA is a community gathering place, where members form friendships that last beyond the doors of the Y!
Check out all the things that the YMCA can add to your life HERE!!
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By law, students with disabilities may stay in the public school system until age 21. But what happens to them after that? About 80% of young adults with special needs leaving high school never find employment, even those able and willing. That's where non-profit organization BrightStone comes in!
They offer lifelong learning opportunities while teaching job skills, productive work habits, social skills, computer skills, health and nutrition, physical wellness, art, daily life skills, and leisure and learning activities. All designed to help adults with special needs thrive and live their best lives!
BrightStone is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, licensed by the state of Tennessee, yet receives no state or federal funds. That means they're depending on support from people like you!
Hear BrightStone's Marketing and Communications Manager Kerri Bryant tell more about what BrightStone is about, how they can help someone you love, and how you can help them continue their mission to help adults with special needs!
Get more info HERE!!
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Nashville Zoo is a family favorite in Middle Tennessee, with more than 1.2 million visitors last year! The zoological park located just 6 miles south of downtown Nashville has 188 acres, about half of which is developed. This makes Nashville Zoo the 9th largest zoo in the country by landmass!
The Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in the state, partly because of the popularity of its Jungle Gym. The 66,000 sq. ft. Jungle Gym is the largest community built playground in the United States!
The Zoo's Mission is "To inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership."
Hear more about the Nashville Zoo's role in conservation, both locally and globally, in this interview with Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Jim Bartoo. Get more details and check out the many upcoming events for children, families, and adults-only, HERE!
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If you're looking for fun things to do with the family, remember Adventure Science
Center! It's a science museum that's LITERALLY out-of-this-world! One of the things they're featuring this summer is a chance to TOUCH another planet! A special exhibit will include a rock from Mars and a life-sized model of the Mars Rover!
Adventure Science Center offers exhibits that involve the science of the body, of sound, of light, as well as a planetarium, and a Makers' space, where families can share hands-on programs to create together.
There are also special events for families, and even for adults only, at Adventure Science Center. Their focus is to find the most engaging, exciting way to embody science, and then make it accessible and available to the most people possible!
Get more info about all the amazing things going on at the Adventure Science Center and plan a trip to check it out HERE!!
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Tennessee ranks 44th in the nation for Voter turnout. When you see numbers like that, you may think it's because people just don't care. Organize Tennessee says it's partly because we're nearly LAST in the nation for ease of voting. Organize Tennessee works to prevent and respond to issues that prevent Tennesseans from voting. The group also works to keep abreast of and inform voters about precinct changes that could affect them adversely, and help them learn about the voting process.
Hear how you can support Organize Tennessee and how they can help you make sure your vote counts! Get more info HERE!!!
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Family & Children’s Service is connecting individuals and families to hope, to healing, and to one another! They provide a variety of FREE counseling services for individuals and families for a range of issues from depression, domestic violence, substance abuse to suicide prevention and much more. This includes the Crisis Line (615-244-7444) which provides free telephone and text-based crisis intervention to anyone who needs it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crisis specialists assist callers struggling with thoughts of suicide, grief, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, addiction, or trauma.
F&CS is also a Healthcare Navigation Entity and can help you choose an insurance plan on the Healthcare Marketplace, at no charge.
In this episode, hear more from Family & Children’s Service CEO, Michael McSurdy, and find out more about their programs and services HERE!
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Our Nashville Symphony is known around the world for its Classical music performances of great composers such as Beethoven and Brahms. But there's SO much more going on with the Symphony and at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center!
You can find free community programs, pay what you want programs, educational programs and even symphony musicians getting into local schools to teach, mentor, and play side-by-side with music students.
You'll also find annual favorites like the family night sleepovers at the Schermerhorn and the popular Movie Series with live-score accompaniment to movies playing on the big screen.
Hear about what else the Nashville Symphony is doing to uplift, educate and elevate music in our communities from Kimberly McLemore, VP of Education and Community Engagement with Nashville Symphony. Plus, get more info HERE!!
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If your loved one needs blood, you're going to HOPE it's available.. but for many Americans, it's NOT THERE! The national blood supply remains at critically low levels and the American Red Cross needs our help to ensure patient care isn't disrupted.
In this interview with Sherri McKinney, Regional Communications and Marketing Director of the American Red Cross - Tennessee Region, hear more about the emergency blood shortage and how YOU can help by giving blood, or donating your time, skills or money.
Give Blood. Find a Drive... HERE!
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YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities) is an innovative program founded to empower young people through music! More broadly, participants take risks and create art representative of their similarities and uniqueness. Band collaborations develop entrepreneurial and life skills that lead to future success in all fields.
YEAH!’s lending library provides personal instruments, and their scholarship program removes financial barriers for applicants.
YEAH's other programs include:
- YEAH! Rocks - A one-week summer day camp for youths ages six to 17.
- Community Music Workshop - A condensed three-day-weekend rock camp for adults who seek to develop musical interests and community.
- Rock Block – An abbreviated 10-week camp for participants age 11 - 17.
- Rock Block MNPS - A 10-week after-school enrichment program in the Spring and Fall meeting twice weekly at a title 1 Metro Nashville public middle or high school.
- Workshops – For participants age 11-17, including arts and activism, technology, songwriting, and artist development. Virtual programming is under development for these and others.
In this Focus episode, hear more about YEAH!, the programs they offer, and how you can get involved from their Executive Director, Mariela Moscoso!
For more info, click HERE!
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Local families who find their hearts are leading them to adopt a child face some big obstacles. Especially when there are plane fares, administration fees, and time off work to make it happen.
One man, who was orphaned as a child, and KNOWS the struggles firsthand, started a non-profit that raises money to help families with adoption fees. The foundation is called "Both Hands" because volunteers serve a widow in their community with home improvements, while raising money and donations for orphan causes.
You've GOT to hear more about it. It'll touch your heart, especially at this "Giving" time of year!
Find out more about Both Hands Foundation HERE!
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Diabetes affects about 1-in-10 of us here in the United States, and with obesity rates increasing, diabetes rates could climb as well!
Diabetes is one of the top 10 causes of death in America, and causes hundreds of thousands of cases of vision impairment, as well as blood flow problems that can lead to amputations.
YOU may be at risk and not realize it!
Shichun Bao, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
In this interview, she explains risk factors, how to reduce them, and the medical and technical advances that could save lives!
Get more info about Dr. Bao and how to make an appointment HERE!
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In Donelson, Tennessee there's a group of volunteers who've been buying, cooking, preparing, and handing out - for free - Thanksgiving meals to those who would usually go without.
Mark Dickerson - one of the owners of Donelson Cafe and Catering - says their "Truly Thankful Thanksgiving" meals are for those who don't have a plate or a place, and that they can come eat at the Cafe, and join in the fellowship, or just pick up a plate in the drive-through.
If you know someone who needs it, please share this! You can get more info HERE!
Also in this Focus Interview, hear from Steve Anderson about Operation BBQ Relief, a group that's putting out hundreds of thousands of free meals to people who've been hit by a disaster of some sort. Like the flooding in Waverly, Tennessee, the fires in Hawaii, and wherever they're needed.
Their need right now, is local volunteers! Find out more, and how to volunteer HERE!
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Like loaves and fishes, the Salvation Army takes the money you donate at Red Kettles, or online, and uses it to make a difference in the lives of THOUSANDS of local families. They help Nashville's unhoused population get off the streets, onto their feet, and into housing. The Salvation Army helps mothers and kids of domestic violence, get into a safe space, and into a home. And, they help thousands of families and senior citizens at Christmas-time find something under the tree.
Hear from Area Commander, Captain Philip Canning about the amazing work they're doing, how you can help, or how you can get help for someone you know!
Get more info HERE and get ready to adopt Salvation Army Angels on the Air on Mix 92.9 SOON!!
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Lori James is one of the American Cancer Society's Faces of Hope this year.
She is a breast cancer survivor who doesn't sugar-coat what it's like to be diagnosed, treated for, and survive breast cancer. She says it doesn't end after the treatments have ended. Lori reminds us that for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, things are never the same.
Hear her story, and what she hopes we can take away from hearing it.
Get more information about breast cancer and all the wonderful programs and services the American Cancer Society offers HERE!
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In this interview, Dena Oneal, Executive Chair of the Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives us info about how to tell the difference between what happens during the normal aging process, and signs that may be symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's.
You can find the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's HERE!
Dena also tells how to get involved in a local Walk to End Alzheimer's, and gives info about the Rutherford County walk, on Saturday, October 28th. You can get more details HERE!
The Alzheimer’s Association has free resources for individuals, caregivers, medical professionals and groups working with people with dementia. Find out more HERE!
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Hear all about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event happening THIS WEEKEND from the Senior Development Manager, Tara Shirer! Not only is she involved with this event as a manager, but she is also a breast cancer SURVIVOR!! Hear her journey and about how important the Making Strides walk - and the many other programs the American Cancer Society offers - are in this episode.
Get more info about the American Cancer Society HERE!
We hope you'll join us as at Making Strides of Nashville THIS SATURDAY! Get all the details HERE!
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HERE is one of the reasons we KEEP working to increase awareness about breast cancer: Lance Edmiston. He had breast cancer, but didn't get it checked out sooner because he didn't realize it's not just a women's disease.
Lance is one of this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's Faces of Hope survivors, and an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign.
Then, Rashed Fakhruddin, also an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign, joins us to talk about the importance of fitness in preventing breast cancer AND about a program that raises funds for breast cancer awareness and promotes fitness. It's something you may want to be a part of!!
Here are the events for Week 2 of the Fitness Crawl to Fight Breast Cancer:
Tues. Oct. 10th – 10 am
BARRE3 NASHVILLE Gulch
Wed. Oct. 11th – 7:30 pm
NASHVILLE BALLET Intro to Ballet
Wed Oct. 11th - Wear Pink Wednesday to OrangeTheory Fitness
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS Brentwood, Downtown, Green Hills, Melrose, Midtown & Nolensville
Thurs. Oct. 12th – 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 pm
MELIORA MOVEMENT
Sat. Oct. 14th – 8:20 & 9:30 am
SHED FITNESS Germantown
Sat. Oct. 14th – 10 am
FAHRENHEIT YOGA PINK in the Park at Sevier Park
Follow @fitcrawl2fightbreastcancer on Instagram to stay updated throughout the month of October!!
And of course, please join us at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st at Walk of Fame Park in Nashville!!
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What a team we have working to spread breast cancer awareness here in Middle Tennessee!
In this interview, meet Dr. Richard Martin (yes, Ricky Martin), a Doctor of Hematology, Medical Oncology at Tennessee Oncology. He talks about new technologies to detect and fight breast cancer, he's part of the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, and he's spreading the word that the BEST outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, come from early detection.
Dr. Martin also says that because of the COVID pandemic, many people waited to get medical care, and when cancers were found, they were more advanced, which means for the first time in years, we may see death rates from breast cancer go back up.
Dr. Martin says as we keep researching, detecting earlier, and coming up with new treatments, we're making progress, but MUCH more needs to be done. That's why he's part of the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Get more information about...
The American Cancer Society HERE
Tennessee Oncology HERE
Making Strides Nashville HERE
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Thousands of students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are experiencing hardships, and for the past 18 years, the all-volunteer, non-profit Assistance League of Nashville has been working to help make their lives easier. In this interview, The Assistance League President Cindy Pramuk says their goal is to help take the burden of finding and buying school uniforms off the shoulders of these kids and their families.
As The Assistance League of Nashville keeps growing its network to help more children, Cindy says they've teamed up with the Nashville Children's Alliance and Operation School Bell.
The group's major Fall Fundraiser is Thursday, September 28th, and you're invited! If you can't be there in person, please bid online for great auction items, or just make a donation if you can!
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Experience the Pageantry and beauty of a Native American Pow Wow this weekend, September 23rd and 24th, at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon!
In this interview Cindy Yahola, President and Organizer of the WilCo Pow Wow explains the meanings and origin of some of the traditions, including the dancers' Regalia and more.
Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy Native American Food, Arts and Crafts!
Get admission info and more details HERE!
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Youth suicide is one of the LEADING causes of death of young people.
Here in Tennessee Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for kids ages 10-14, and it's the THIRD leading cause of death for all people between 10 and 24 years old.
The Jason Foundation believes that awareness and education are the first steps to suicide prevention. In this episode Clark Flatt, Founder and President of The Jason Foundation, tells his heartbreaking story of his son's suicide, which moved him to create the non-profit. He also talks about what they're doing to help make people aware of the issue and educate them about what to look for, and how to get help. Including their "A Friend Asks" App which is FREE!! The app includes how to help a friend, what TO do and what NOT to do, and resources for help.
Get more information about youth suicide prevention and The Jason Foundation HERE!
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 9-8-8
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Moves and Grooves is a non-profit focusing on enriching the lives of local youth by empowering them to discover their potential through academic achievement, support, and the arts.
Emerald Mitchell, Founder and Executive Director of Moves and Grooves, says this month they're celebrating 20 YEARS of success with an Anniversary Gala, and a big announcement about a way to help even more children and community members!
You're invited to attend the Anniversary Gala - get the details HERE!
Get more info about all the amazing things going on at Moves and Grooves HERE!
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School's back, and so are the scammers who target KIDS! In this interview Robyn Householder, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, gives tips to keep your kids safe from crooks who prey on them via technology.
Householder also explains why you should never say, "Yes," when someone calls and asks, "Hi, is this (insert your name here)?" It's called the, "Say Yes" scam.
Please listen and please SHARE this on your page and with your friends! It could save someone a lot of money and heartache.
Get more info on scams, make a report, and look for accredited businesses HERE!
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Many of us experienced at least a measure of isolation during the recent Pandemic. But for some people, that isolation is every day. There are thousands of senior citizens across the state who can't get out, aren't physically able to drive, who've outlived their friends or family, or for some reason are just stuck at home, alone. There's no quick trip to the grocery store for them, and sometimes not enough money to buy groceries even if they could get out.
That's where organizations such as Mid-Cumberland Meals-on-Wheels come into play. They, and their volunteers, deliver meals to hundreds of home-bound seniors, and are sometimes the only company the recipients see.
In this interview. Sharon McDaniel with Mid-Cumberland Meals-on-Wheels, tells more about the program, and how you can volunteer to help a senior have food and friendship!
Click HERE for more information about Meals-on-Wheels and HERE if you - or someone you know - need meals!
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In this interview, our guest Fett from Azalea Music Group talks about the way the recording industry has changed, and why it's important to get more women into the business.
He also talks about a women-only clinic this fall, called "Empowering Women in Audio".
Here are some of the reasons he and his wife Nancy hold the clinics:
- The role of women in music production and the recording arts is changing very quickly.
It used to be an almost exclusively “man’s game” — especially in the studio. Until a few years ago, with a few notable exceptions, nearly all recording engineers and producers were men. Now, that’s no longer the case. The business has truly opened up for women. - Women bring an entirely different sensibility to the studio and the music production process than men do.
That’s not “guy-bashing;” it’s simply an observation. It’s not that men or women are “better” in the studio — they’re just different. Some of it is biological (women have different hearing sensitivity and frequency range than men do, for example), but it’s also cultural. Women bring a certain empathy and insight to the music and to the recording process that men don’t. And their recordings and production actually sound different as a result. - When women get together to work exclusively with other women, there’s an entirely different dynamic in the room than when they are working together with men.
Again, that’s not intended to dis the guys; it’s simply that the whole “gender factor” isn’t present when it’s a women-only crowd. The result is that women are able to simply be themselves, and different things happen. And the results for the music can be fantastic.
Get more info about Azalea Music Group HERE and more info about the Empowering Women in Audio clinic HERE!
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ShowerUp provides those experiencing homelessness in Nashville, TN with mobile showers and personal hygiene necessities! Their mission is to build relationships, restore hope and dignity, and show the love of God with those in need by providing them with shower services and personal care. ShowerUp volunteers make people experiencing homelessness feel "seen" and "known".
The non-profit started in Nashville, and has since spread to other cities.
In this Focus Interview, ShowerUp's Executive Director, Paul Schmitz, says they're grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in this amazing city!
Click HERE to find out how to help, and to stay updated you can follow their ShowerUp Facebook and Instagram pages!
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Hear about the life-saving initiatives - like Slow Down Tennessee - and resources - like Child Passenger Safety Fitting Stations - being created and provided by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office from their Public Info Officer, Arriale Tabson!
Get more info about the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and ways you can get involved with their campaigns HERE!
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Beaman Park Nature Center is a hidden gem here in Middle Tennessee!! With over 15 miles of trails, beautiful wildflowers, and tons of birds to watch it's one of the best places to hike and have picnics! Hear about all the extraordinary wildlife and features Beaman Park has to offer from Director, Heather Gallagher!
Also, hear more about the free programs they are offering at the Nature Center every Saturday this summer focusing on reptiles and amphibians (June) and bugs (July)!
Get more info HERE and follow Beaman Park on Instagram HERE!
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Columbia, Tennessee residents Annie and Josh Belcher did something amazing, they won more than $100,000 on a game show. They then did another amazing thing, they started Annie Belcher's Foundation, and have been using the money to help single moms cover their expenses for a year!
They're now holding fundraisers so they can help more women.
At this year's fundraiser award-winning comedian Moody Molavi is the headline act!
He's family-friendly and uses his comedy for HIS mission, of helping others. We got to talk to Moody about the fundraiser, his comedy and his unusual mantra,"Take the LSD" which stands for "Take the Least Stressful Decision". It's a method to help de-stress your life!
Find out more about Moody Molavi HERE and get all the details for the fundraiser HERE!
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, we've called back one of our favorite mental health experts, Dr. Kathryn Sherrod, licensed Nashville psychologist, to give us some advice for good mental health.
We've had to navigate through so many stressors the past few years, that we sometimes forget to do what we NEED to do to stay mentally healthy.
Dr. Sherrod helps us lay out a plan of action that includes improving mental health by making sure we're working on physical health (getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating healthy/nourishing foods, and knowing when to reach out for help).
You can get more info about Dr. Sherrod or reach out to her here!
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It's been an unusual few years for Metro Nashville Public Schools. In this interview, we check in with Dr. Joe Gordon, Coordinator of School Counseling, and Dr. Mary Crnobori, the Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Schools, to find out what challenges the students, families and educators of MNPS are facing, and what's being done to meet those challenges. For example, hear about the MNPS Advocacy Center - one of the resources being used to meet those needs!
The Advocacy Center is a fully staffed regulation space and includes an array of intentionally designed strategies to promote social emotional and behavioral health and wellness for all MNPS elementary-aged students. The Advocacy Center Coach is an emotional regulation coach who works to help students successfully navigate life’s ups and downs. The Advocacy Center Coach works to: build caring relationships with students, preventatively teach important skills such as learning to manage and regulate emotions and behavior, and provide individualized support on-the-spot when needed to help students handle stressors or strong emotions such as frustration or sadness.
Want more info? Check out these videos!
Advocacy Center Overview
Advocacy Center Strategies
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Over the past few years, almost EVERYTHING has become accessible online! More of us than ever before are clicking to make purchases, and the scammers know that... which puts us at a higher risk for online scams. Robyn Householder, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, lists some of the riskiest scams, tells how to identify them, and why you should NEVER click pop-up ads.
Check out the BBB website to find BBB-approved businesses for the services you need, plus find a list of common scams or report one!
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides food to people facing hunger and works to advance hunger SOLUTIONS.
Part of their work includes Nutrition Training, so people can make the best decisions possible in their food choices and meal planning.
Second Harvest's mission is funded by people like us, donating food, funds and time! And by special events like the Generous Helpings Tasting Event, April 19th, 2023, at 6pm, at Marathon Music Works! Get tickets HERE, and "Eat, Drink, Give Back" to Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee!
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Want to do something good, and create some breathing space at your house?
Matthew Bourlakas, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee says it's as easy as a click or a phone call to donate clothes and household items to Goodwill, and change lives!
In this interview, hear some of the surprising things that ARE accepted as donations, and what happens to them after that!
You'll also find out how Goodwill helps any member of our community who's looking to get a job, or better their employment situation! Plus, click HERE for more info!
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Local author and publisher Vince Pinkerton is FULL of information about how to write a book and get it published. In fact, he knows the process, start-to-finish, because he's done it, himself!
In this episode, Vince tells you how to get your ideas together, choose your topic, and walks you through the process of getting the book from your head, into print, and onto store shelves!
He also talks about - and reads an excerpt from - one of his two (so-far) published books!
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Late freezing temperatures, torrential rains, thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts this winter have been destroying local trees, and leaving yards without shade, and with dead trees to take out and replace. That's a lot of expense!
In this interview Rob Kraker of Davey Tree of Southeast Nashville tells how to give your trees their best fighting chance, how to tell if they're gone or may come back this season, and what kinds of trees do best in our area.
He also tells you how to get a free inspection and estimate for tree work if you need it!
Get more info about Davey Tree of Southeast Nashville HERE!
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Graduation time is just around the corner and Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Miller says parents who host graduation parties where there's alcohol and underage drinkers need to know they're also responsible if something bad happens.
Lt. Miller also says with all the options available, there's NO excuse to drink and drive, or to ride with someone who has been drinking.
In this episode hear the LEADING contributing factor for most crashes and how law enforcement officers can tell if you're on the phone while you're driving.
Find out more and hear more ways to stay safe on the roads here!
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This is a group you probably have never HEARD about, but that you will definitely want to TELL SOMEONE about. From the free S.A.L.T program for people 50-and-over, to the free "Dial-Down Diabetes" program, they're doing great things in our community!
In this interview, hear more about the services Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center provides and how you can access them!
Get more info here!
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If YOU'RE not talking with your child about drugs, and helping them make good choices about vaping, smoking or drinking, they're probably getting that information from other kids.
Darla DeLeon is the Co-founder and CEO of non-profit Steered Straight Inc.
In this interview she talks about Steered Straight school assembly programs that aim to steer youth straight, by giving them information about what substances really do to their bodies, and a learning experience about the reality of substance abuse.
The assemblies give young people what they need to make positive, informed choices.
Steered Straight is the #1 booked school drug prevention in America.
Steered Straight also offers books called Table Talk and Dashboard Conversations to help parents talk to their kids about the hard topic of drug and substance use.
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When you think of the American Red Cross, you may imagine volunteers on the ground, helping with food, shelter, even physical and mental health needs. But many of the disasters they deal with are EVERYDAY disasters, including Home Fires!
In this interview with Sherri McKinney, hear how to get a free smoke detector and how to get it installed, as well as other safety tips, and information about putting together your disaster kits. Also hear how you can help by giving blood, or donating your time, skills or money.
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Nashville's unhoused population includes close to 200 veterans. City leaders and a group of nonprofits are working to help get them into housing.
One way they're doing this is with the recent purchase of Glastonbury Woods Apartments in Nashville that'll eventually house 72 veterans. The plan leaves the other 72 apartments for middle-income renters having a hard time finding affordable housing.
In this Focus episode, hear more about their plans and get more information HERE!
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When we ask you to join us at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, THIS is one of the many people we're gathering to support!
Meet Debbie Mitchell, one of this year's Nashville Making Strides Faces of Hope! This year, she's celebrating her 10-year Cancer-free Anniversary!
Making Strides gives us all a chance to CELEBRATE the survivors, support and encourage cancer patients and their families, and fund the American Cancer Society's research to find a cure. They're also working to provide support and education for all of us!
Hear Debbie's story and get more info about Making Strides on October 15th!
Click HERE for more!!
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Rashed Fakhruddin talks about the importance of the work the American Cancer Society does, including research, advocacy, education and support for breast cancer patients and families, and why he got involved.
He added to his jobs of being an Engineering supervisor at Nashville Electric Service, and the Director of Community partnerships at Islamic Center of Nashville, the role of Ambassador in the Real Men Wear Pink initiative.
Rashed says after having open heart surgery four-and-a-half years ago, he's extremely aware of how fitness and exercise can positively affect our health, so he's spearheading a Fitness Crawl through the month of October, to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Many of the fitness studios are offering classes for free, and hoping you'll make a donation to the ACS.
Find out how to get involved here!
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Nashville Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Sherrod says we create a lot of unnecessary stress in our lives by thinking (mistakenly) that we can control things that are just NOT in our power to control.
She says we can do our best, but often the outcome is not in our hands.
In this interview, hear more insight and tips to lower stress and have a more peaceful outlook!
You can get more info about Dr. Sherrod or reach out to her here!
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Nashville is more than honky-tonks and neon lights (not that there is anything wrong with that). Travel author Margaret Littman tells us there are dozens of unique experiences we've probably never heard of that we HAVE to check out (and some of them are absolutely FREE)!
In this Focus episode, hear about cool things to do in and around the city; day trips and weekend getaways; arts and culture; locations for foodies; history; and sights and hikes!
Find out more about Margaret here and check out her book, Moon 52 Things to Do in Nashville!!
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In the past few years, Tennessee families have been hit hard by several things: a tornado, the pandemic and Covid. Second Harvest Food Bank - which serves 46 counties in Tennessee - had to find ways to help distribute thousands of pounds more food! Hear how the non-profit has changed over the past few years to meet the need, and why the food boxes are not the "Rice, beans and tuna" you might think.
Courtney Blaise, the Second Harvest of Middle TN Director of Community Engagement, says there are specific food boxes for different age groups, cultural areas and special circumstances.
Hear how you can help, how you can get help, and get more info here!!
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Thousands of students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are experiencing homelessness.
There are some local groups who are working hard to at least take the burden of finding and buying school uniforms off the shoulders of these kids and their families.
The Assistance League of Nashville is an all-volunteer, non-profit dedicated to getting new clothes and other items to local students. Now, they've teamed up with The Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) AND UniCycle (School Uniform Recycling) to help even more families. In this interview Cindy Pramuk, the President of Assistance League of Nashville and Jami Oakley, founder of UniCycle give details, and tell how you can help!
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Every time you go to the polls to elect School Board members, you're making big decisions about your child's education. So, here's a little education about what School Board members do, how the system works, and why it's important that you get involved.
You'll also hear how the County Commission works with the school board and other city officials to get things into the budget, and into reality!
Our guests this episode are Frances Rosales and Corey Sippola.
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You wonder why the Metro courthouse and local icons were lit up in Pink and Purple this week? It's in honor of Women Touched by Addiction Day. Mending Hearts is spearheading the effort to let every state know about - and support - Women Touched by Addiction day (started here in Nashville). In this interview hear Mending Hearts Founder, President, and CEO Trina Frierson tell how Mending Hearts started small, and now has served more than 5,000 women. The program addresses addiction, but also offers life-changing support, therapy, and job skills.
Get more info HERE!
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Nurtured children grow into resilient, capable adults. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment needed for the healthy development of their children. Nurture the Next does this through in-home services, parent mentorship, educational classes and crisis support. Hear Jen Vaida, Chief Program Officer of Nurture the Next, tell how these free, confidential services for families work!
Get more information about all Nurture the Next has to offer here and click this link for parenting help!
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is on a nationwide tour to educate us about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We had the honor of interviewing one of their featured speakers who shared information about difficult behaviors related to dementias. Caregiver Support Coordinator Lynn Wood was also able to tell us how to get help and resources for any mental issue. You have more help available than you may have realized! Please listen to this interview with Lynn Wood from Mental Health America of the MidSouth, and please share!
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Get more info here!
Get more info about Lynn Wood and Mental Health America of the MidSouth here!!
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Muscular Dystrophy weakens the muscles and eventually leads to weakening of the muscles that sustain life. That's why Tom Bell, the Founder of Flex for a Cause, says it's so important for the rest of us to flex our FUNDRAISING muscles, and help fund treatment, and a CURE for Muscular Dystrophy. Tom schedules events throughout the year to raise money for research, a summer camp for kids with M.D., as well as to give people in our community a resource for free help, advice, and just a place to start a new path, after a Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. Hear how Tom's life was impacted by MD, more about what MD does, who's at-risk, how you can help, or how you can get help in this interview!
Get more information on Flex for a Cause and their events here!
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In this interview Arthritis Foundation Board Chair Paul Karp answers your questions about arthritis. How do you know if you have it? Can you prevent arthritis? Is there a cure? And, Paul tells you how to get help, or give help to support the Foundation's efforts.
You'll also meet this year's Junior Honoree, Brooklyn, and her mom, Jessica!
Get more info about Arthritis Foundation here!
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Join Mix 92.9 at the Arthritis Foundation's "Walk to Cure Arthritis" THIS SUNDAY (5/22) at Bicentennial Capitol State Park in Nashville!
Together, let’s blaze new trails to a lifetime of Yes! Yes, instead of the No's we encounter. Yes, to finding solutions, better treatments and a cure.
Be part of honoring the 54 million Americans battling arthritis.
Whether you’re an arthritis warrior yourself or care about someone who is, sign up and raise funds for WALK to CURE Arthritis!
Get more info about the Arthritis Foundation HERE and more info about the event HERE!
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You may realize that Alive Hospice is where you can go to get personalized end-of-life care for someone in your family. But Alive Hospice, the only non-profit hospice in Middle Tennessee, is also your source for Grief Support. It's available for caregivers and families coping with a life limiting illness, and children or adults who are bereaved. No one is turned away, regardless of ability to pay. Hear how Alive Hospice can help your family, and how you can help Alive Hospice continue its mission!
If you're interested in checking out their upcoming Memorial Butterfly Release on June 18th, you can get more info HERE!
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Time for The Big Payback!! All year long, local non-profits feed, clothe, comfort and uplift our neighbors when they're in need. Now, during this annual 24-hour giving event, you and I can SUPPORT the work our local non-profits do all year! It's called The Big Payback! Find your favorite non-profit or your favorite cause, and be ready to make an online donation starting Wednesday, May 4th at 6 p.m. at www.TheBigPayback.org
Local non-profits are there when you need them, now, let's be there for them!
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PENCIL's Mission is to help all students have an equal chance at a good education and a successful future. To do that, they need volunteers like YOU! No matter what you do, your occupation, or skill level, PENCIL can plug you in where you can help change a student's life!
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Local Arborist Rob Kraker says, "Trees are Time." If you don't take care of the trees you have now, it'll take YEARS to grow a new one. Better to learn how to care for your trees, and when to call an expert. He says many certified, licensed arborists will give you a free inspection and tell you what your trees need, and an estimate to get everything healthy. In this podcast Rob also talks about pest control and tree problems common to Nashville, and mentions a common practice that a true certified arborist will NOT do to trees.
Get more info here!!
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For years, Mix 92.9 has supported the March of Dimes and their mission to ensure that every mom, baby and family gets an equal, healthy and safe start to life!
We continue that tradition this year with Breakfast for Babies on March 17th at Big Bad Breakfast in Nashville.
In this podcast, meet this year's March of Dimes Ambassador Family.
The McMurry Family were already March of Dimes supporters, when their twin girls were born prematurely and they found themselves needing the services that March of Dimes helped fund. Hear their story!
Find out more and donate here!
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Local woman Katie Finn has gone from passionate volunteer to the co-founder of the Nashville-based Tennessee Resettlement Aid. In this Focus episode, hear how she channels the generosity of local people into life-changing help and support for newly settled Afghan families. They've been brought to Nashville under threat of death by the Taliban for working with the United States. Now the refugees need our help, and Katie and her crew are stepping up. Hear how you can help and find out more about our new neighbors.
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You've heard of boosters for COVID-19, but Dr. Gill Wright, the director of the Metro Health Department, says you may need a booster for your FLU shot, too!
Hear what's going on this flu season, how to stay safe, what other illnesses are going around, and how to treat them, safely!
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Dr. Alex Jahangir, the head of the Metro Coronavirus Task Force, gives us a winter 2021 update on what COVID-19 - including the Omicron variant - is doing in our community. He also talks about how well the vaccines and booster shots are working and warns about a possible heavy flu season this year!
You can get more information here!
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Every year our Goodwill of Middle Tennessee helps hundreds of people get training, get decent jobs and advance their lives! In this podcast, hear Goodwill's Debbie Grant explain the services offered, and then hear a success story from a young man whose life has been changed because of Goodwill, and YOUR support of the organization.
Get more information here!
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Surveys find parents don't think their children fully appreciate what they're given. Nashville Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Sherrod says children who get a lot of 'things' feel like that's normal, and asks, "Why WOULD a child (who thinks like a child) suddenly develop adult-like wisdom and understand that not everyone lives like that?" She says there ARE ways you can help your child learn generosity and thankfulness, and explains some of those ways. She also tells us why we should allow children to feel and express their emotions, even if it's not the smiling, positive attitude we'd like to see.
You can get more info about Dr. Sherrod or reach out to her here!
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Getting together with friends and families is fun, but can also be stressful and emotional. In this podcast, hear Nashville Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Sherrod explain to Anna Marie some of the thought processes we can work on so we're not left exhausted and upset over something that was said to us!
One of the tips includes what Dr. Sherrod calls, "Disconnecting the button". Once you figure out why that "button" exists, someone can push that "button" all they like, but you won't be triggered by it.
You can get more info about Dr. Sherrod or reach out to her here!
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Hugh Atkins from the Metro Public Health Department shares tips that will save you and your family this Thanksgiving!!
Get more info for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving here!
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Dean Miller has developed a powerful and revolutionary new approach to dog training. His teaching methods begin to show results in the first few minutes. In fact, in one hour, most dog owners find they have changed their relationship with their dog for the better! In this podcast, hear how that works!
In Dean's book A Dog's Way, he helps you discover how dogs think, what motivates them, and how they express their feelings. Once you understand your dog's language, you can better communicate what behaviors you want.
Dean also offers private instruction in obedience, behavior problems, aggression and various other dog and owner related issues.
Get more info at thedogcounselor.com!
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Just because we're heading into the holidays, doesn't mean you have to give up on your goals to eat better and feel better! Nutrition counselor Jamison Worley gives us some REAL insight about how to get the MENTAL edge on eating, and maintain a healthy weight!
Check THIS out for more health and wellness information and resources!
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During breast cancer awareness month, we're not only hearing how to detect, treat and cure cancer, but we're spotlighting survivors. Nikki Odum is one of the American Cancer Society's Faces of Hope this year. Her story is a perfect example of how you have to listen to - and trust - your own inner voice. Following through when your health care provider thinks, "it's probably nothing" but you still have concerns, can save your life, as it did hers!
Find out more about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk & get involved here!
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Many women get an education about what breast cancer is all about AFTER a diagnosis! Hear Stacie Holloway NP, Certified Breast Health Navigator at the Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Medical Center answer questions about basic breast health, including detection and treatments of cancers. Find out what to look for, what lifestyles raise or lower your breast cancer risk and some of the latest treatment options.
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Real Men Wear Pink gives men in our community a chance to make a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer! Meet Rashed Fakhruddin, in his second round of fundraising through the Real Men Wear Pink initiative!
Rashed is getting local Fitness Centers involved, as well as giving community members a chance to try out the various centers, for free or for a donation to the American Cancer Society! See the schedule and get more info about prizes involved, HERE.
Also hear from Audrey Williams from the American Cancer Society with more info about their annual fundraiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, about the advances in preventing, detecting and treating cancer, and how your donations are helping save lives.
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is 8:00 am, Saturday, October 23rd, at Nissan Stadium.
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Middle Tennessee is under a severe shortage of blood. Sherri McKinney with the American Red Cross says that means not only elective surgeries are being postponed, but some emergencies and life-saving surgeries may be affected because there's not enough blood!
Blood needs are up because of summertime traumas and emergencies, but supplies are DRASTICALLY down! The supply is down because donors are on vacation, they're staying in because of COVID-19 fears, or they don't realize they can get in and out quickly. Please sign up, here, or download their App to give blood ASAP!
In this podcast, you can also find out what else the American Red Cross is doing, where they're feeding people affected by tragedies and natural disasters, and the many ways you can help.
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Dr. Basil Kahwash, Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Asthma/Sinus/Allergy Program, says we are going to be dealing with more severe allergy symptoms for a longer period of time this year! He tells what to do about allergies in people and pets, speaks about the higher number of food allergies we are seeing this year, and talks about great new treatments to give relief to allergy sufferers.
Dr. Kahwash says the best way to beat allergies is to educate yourself about triggers, prevention, and treatment. He suggests this website to get started! You can also follow him on Twitter (@basilmd0) for allergy updates. Schedule an appointment with him here!
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We're entering what the Tennessee Highway Patrol calls the 100 Deadliest Days of the year on Tennessee roadways. Summertime means more cars on the road, more distracted, speeding, and aggressive drivers and more traffic deaths! In this podcast hear THP Lieutenant Bill Miller tell what to do to stay safe, how to act if you encounter an aggressive or road-raging driver, and the special THP number to dial if you need urgent help!
Find out how we're doing on the roadways, who's more likely to be an aggressive driver, and other ways to stay safe here!
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Overdose Deaths surged during the Pandemic, and now, health officials are expecting an annual summertime surge in drug use. Hear Trevor Henderson and Josh Love from the Metro Health Department explain why the situation is so dire, and how Metro Nashville is fighting the Opioid Crisis.
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Cheekwood is also art, history, and events like yoga, Thirsty Third Thursdays, summer camp, adult educational programs, live music and beverages, a restaurant, gift shops, and one of the most popular wedding or event venues in Nashville!
Get more info here and get ready to explore!
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Ready to re-invent yourself and start a new career? Ready to get your certifications and start earning REAL money? This class pays YOU to learn how to master a very in-demand job! Hear all about it, and hear how a recent graduate, and military veteran, has taken the knowledge and started her own business! And even better, she's putting other military veterans to work!
Get more info about the services they offer and how to get involved here!!
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In this interview with Heather Gallagher from Warner Park Nature Center, hear about things to explore in your own backyard, how to put together a kit for kids AND adults, hear what's going on at Warner Park Nature Center this summer, and we'll turn you on to an app that will help you identify what you find in nature!
Find out more about Warner Park Nature Center HERE, check out their YouTube Channel, and for more day-to-day info (hours, where to park, schedules, etc), you can visit their Facebook Page!
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Ever wish you could find a Good, Honest Mechanic to answer your car care questions? We've got Zach Essex, the Owner and Senior Technician of Good Honest Mechanic in Hendersonville, to help us out! In this podcast hear what we need to know and do to keep our cars running longer, what we should have in our car care kit, and what we should know HOW to do. He'll also give us information to help us decide when a mechanic visit is absolutely required, and what to look out for before spending a lot of money on a car repair. And if you're shopping for a new or used car, this information could save you lots of time and money!
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What started in 2006 as a couple trying to help their community, has now grown into a local nonprofit that serves thousands of people all over Middle Tennessee! The goal of Break-Thru Nashville is to help people in a real and tangible way by educating, mentoring, and providing resources. In the past year, Break-Thru Nashville has given out millions of pounds of food via free food box distributions throughout Middle Tennessee.
Find out how to help, or how to get helpHERE!
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How are we doing on getting folks vaccinated against COVID-19? Will the vaccine be an annual requirement? Dr. Alex Jahangir, MD, MMHC, the Chair of the Metro Nashville Coronavirus Task Force catches us up!
Plus, in this podcast, you'll hear the surprising story of how he came to BE the Chair of the Task Force! (Spoiler Alert: he spent some serious time practicing in front of the mirror!)
Get Nashville's daily COVID updates here!
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This year has been filled with disaster for many Davidson County residents: flash flooding, tornadoes, storms and a bombing! That's where Nashville VOAD (Voluntary Organizations active in Disaster) step in to help! VOAD is a collaboration of nonprofit, faith-based and community organizations from across the city, who help Davidson County recover when disaster strikes. In this podcast, hear how to get help, and how to support what VOAD is doing to help our neighbors!
Guests: Tina Doniger, Executive Director of the Community Resource Center; Amy Fair, the VP of Donor Services with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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2020 hit a lot of Middle Tennesseans hard, and local nonprofits were there to help us get though! Now, it's time to help replenish their supplies and their finances, with the annual "Big Payback!" It's Middle Tennessee's online, 24-hour giving day. From 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 5th, to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6th, let's lift up our local community by paying it BACK to those who help all year long!
Find out more about The Big Payback here and get ready to support our local nonprofits!!
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"Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee" is still around, and going stronger than ever! There's just been a name change to better reflect the nonprofit's mission of helping FAMILIES.
Now called, "Nurture the Next", the organization supports the entire family, with a variety of specialized services, including building healthy family foundations, bonding, educating and advocating for services that protect and nurture healthy families.
Nurture the Next has helped families through the pandemic and offers the Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-356-6767) and the Statewide 24/7 Parenting Helpline (1-800-children).
Find out more about Nurture the Next, the programs they offer to local families, and how to get involved!
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From a shaky start at the beginning of the pandemic, educators, parents, and students have made tremendous progress in how kids learn! In this podcast, hear the role technology plays and how each student is being better monitored to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed!
Get more info about MNPS here and find out what resources they are offering to students and families here!
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When Nashvillians get knocked down, Nashville nonprofits like The Salvation Army are here to pick us back up! Hear from The Army's Major Ethan Frizzell how they're helping more people than ever and in more ways than ever before!
Find out how you can get plugged-in and help them continue to meet Nashville's needs. Including serving hundreds of meals each day, getting individuals moved into housing, providing weekly food and learning activities to kids and their families, offering rent and mortgage assistance, and learning pods which give families access to education so they can improve their skill-sets and standard of living.
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In this Focus podcast Dred Yehudah, one of the founders of the O.L.L.I.E Life Youth Mentorship Program, gives an update on how the group is growing, and talks about the new book OLLIEism by O.L.L.I.E Life Co-founder Ty Garth. The book offers positive affirmations, motivational quotes, and real-life ways to put the O.L.L.I.E. Life philosophy into practice.
Get more info about the O.L.L.I.E Life Youth program, and find out how you can help or get involved here!
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In this second half of our interview with the President, CEO, and co-founder of Mending Hearts Inc., hear more about the progress the non-profit has made to help local women and their families and what's in store for the future!
Trina Frierson- President, CEO, and co-founder of Mending Hearts, says their mission is to provide shelter, help, and healing to women who may be homeless due to addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Their plan takes women from being alone, defeated, and in addiction, to being empowered, whole, and in recovery.
Find out more about the programs Mending Hearts offers, how you can get involved, and where you can donatehere!
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Mending Hearts takes neighbors helping each other to a whole new level! In this Focus interview, Trina Frierson- President, CEO, and co-founder of Mending Hearts Inc.- tells how her personal journey of addiction, incarceration, and recovery led to the founding of Mending Hearts. The non-profit provides shelter, help, and healing to women who are on that same path to recovery.
Mending Hearts' annual fundraiser is Friday, March 26th! Get info here!
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In this Focus podcast, Nancy Keil, President & CEO of Second Harvest of Middle says though you may not realize it, Second Harvest is probably helping someone in your neighborhood. People who are struggling don't always tell you or ask for help, so Second Harvest helps dozens of community organizations get food into the hands of those who need it!
Find out how to get or give food help here!
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The Nashville Rescue Mission and other local non-profits are seeing a surge in people experiencing homelessness, especially women and children. In this Focus interview, Nashville Rescue Mission CEO Glenn Cranfield tells us what the Mission and other local non-profits are doing about the problem.
Find out how YOU can give time, money, or supplies to the Nashville Rescue Mission.
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While some businesses slowed down because of COVID, American Red Cross couldn't. In fact, they have MORE needs because of it, including virtual volunteers and convalescent plasma donations. If you can help from home, or if you've had- and recovered from- COVID-19, your help is especially needed!
Read more about how convalescent plasma, and the antibodies it contains, can help severely ill COVID-19 patients fight the virus.
If you are able, find out how to volunteer online or in person here!
Or, if you can, donate to Red Cross here!
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COVID-19 hasn't stopped Goodwill from doing good, which means they still need your help! Hear how they've been putting people to work- even during the past difficult year. Also hear how you can make donations and how to shop Goodwill online!
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Shop Goodwill Here!
In photo- Pam Berry celebrates her 30th Year of Employment thanks to YOUR support of Goodwill! Pictured with her is Matthew Bourlakas, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of Middle TN, who rushed out immediately following this interview so he could be there to celebrate with her!
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Hear from Alecia Talbott, Executive Director of DSAMT!
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You can reach your goals without depriving yourself of your favorite foods! Dietician Jamison Worley tells us it's more important to listen to OUR OWN bodies than to our friends and diet fads that are promoted this time of year. She also gives tips like, "Set small goals and celebrate them when you reach them!"
Get more tools to succeed at choosemyplate.gov and get a free 15 minute consultation with Jamison here!
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We know more than ever before about food safety! Hear the latest info from Hugh Atkins from Metro Public Health Department.
Get more tips here!
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Out-of-work music industry professionals find crazy success by launching their own line of cinnamon rolls. The sweetest part is that they are supporting MusiCares, Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, and employing other out-of-work music industry professionals!
Their whole concept was so groundbreaking and positive, that Forbes did a write-up on them! Check it out here!
In this podcast, hear the creators of Rock N Rollz Nashville, Zito and Christin, tell how they did it and what it takes to succeed!
Find out more and support them HERE!
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Hear from Pet Expert, Denise James! She talks pet care in COVID, emergencies, and when we return to work! Get more info and contact Denise here!
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Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control offers free pet food, expert help, and MORE! In this episode, hear from MACC's Safety Net Program Coordinator, Sarah Spadavecchia.
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In this episode Anna Marie interviews Dave Pomeroy, President of The Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Rashed Fakhruddin and Derrick Mason, this year's Real Men Wear Pink Co-Chairs!
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Nashville Realtor, Marilyn Blankenship.
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In this episode Anna Marie interviews Whitney Wiser, Workout Advisor.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Nashville Psychologist, Dr. Kathryn Sherrod.
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Anna Marie interviews Dr. Megan Cusson-Lark, Metro Nashville Public Schools' Executive Director of School Counseling.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Robyn Householder, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Betsy Woods, from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, and Officer Erika Bowden, from the MNPD Fatal Crash Unit.
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Anna Marie interviews Hugh Atkins, Bureau Director of Metro Public Health Department.
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Anna Marie interviews Photographer, Craig Alexander!
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Allison McArthur and Courtney Morgan with Metro Nashville Public Schools.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Ty Garth and Dred Yehudah, co-founders of O.L.L.I.E. Life Youth Program.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Joshua Rosales from Break-Thru Nashville.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Jen Vaida, Nurture the Next's VP of Programming.
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In this episode, Pastor Keith McGee shares information about how the U.S. government works and how citizens can take advantage of the resources the government offers.
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Anna Marie interviews Susan Whitaker with TN Vacation!
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Nashville Psychologist, Dr. Kathryn Sherrod.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Dr. Kathryn Sherrod, a Nashville Psychologist.
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Anna Marie interviews Purple Heart Veteran, Sergeant Noah Galloway.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Dr. John Benitez, Director of the Tennessee Poison Center, and an Entomology Professor from the University of Tennessee Extension, Frank Hale.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews Dr. Beth Malow, Director of the Sleep Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Robyn Householder, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau.
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews the President of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee! Also hear a clip from an interview with the Nashville Hope Lodge!
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Steve Traylor from A+ Home Inspections and Amy Little, the Radon Coordinator at the Tennessee Department of Transportation!
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In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Tamara Currin from March of Dimes and Chris Lilly, a father of two March of Dimes miracle kids.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews Chris and Novonda Lilly, a March of Dimes Ambassador and Volunteer Family.
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Anna Marie interviews Dan Harrell, School and Community Garden Coordinator with UT/TSU Ag Extension.
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Anna Marie interviews Sgt. Michael Warren from the Metro Nashville Police Department from the Fraud Unit.
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A Day in the Life of a Nashville Firefighter. Captain Daryl King with Mix 92.9's Anna Marie.
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Anna Marie interviews Dr. Emerald Mitchell, Founder and Executive Director of Moves & Grooves Inc.
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Anna Marie interviews Jodi Knight, a TRIPLE open heart surgery survivor.
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Anna Marie interviews Arc of Davidson County's Chief Executive Officer, Sheila Moore. Also hear from Jamie Berry from Goodwill.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews Dr. Chris Holloway, Family Medicine Specialist from Family Practice Associates at The Crossings in Antioch.
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Anna Marie interviews Photographer, Craig Alexander!
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Anna Marie interviews Mary Beth Harding, Executive Director of Nashville Community Education.
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AnnaMarie interviews Jake Dotson from Lee Company.
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Anna Marie interviews President & CEO of Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee, Robyn Householder.
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Anna Marie interviews Brian Todd from Metro Public Health Department.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews psychologist, Dr. Kathy Sherrod.
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Anna Marie interviews Goodwill's Director of Training and Certifications Programs, Becky Currier. We also hear from Gavin Wilson, a success story from Goodwill's Hospitality Program!
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Anna Marie interviews Glenn Cranfield, President and CEO of Nashville Rescue Mission.
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Anna Marie interviews Lt. Bill Miller from Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Anna Marie interviews Hugh Atkins, Bureau Director of Metro Public Health Department.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews Whitney Wiser, Certified Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist.
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Anna Marie interviews dietitian, Jamison Worley, from TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center.
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Anna Marie interviews Scott Ridgway, MS, Executive Director of Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.
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Anna Marie interviews Clark Flatt, President of the Jason Foundation.
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Anna Marie interviews Breast Cancer survivors, Angela Pacheco and Amanda Cortese.
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Anna Marie with Alecia Talbott, the Executive Director of The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT).
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Anna Marie interviews Safe Haven Family Shelter's Director of Development, Rachael Wilkins.
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Anna Marie interviews Dr. Beth Ann Malow, Director of the Sleep Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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Anna Marie interviews Rachel Franklin - Communicable Disease and Emergency Preparedness Bureau - and Staci Cannon - Medical Director of Metro Animal Care and Control - from Metro Public Health Department.
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Anna Marie interviews Dr. Megan Cusson-Lark, Metro Nashville Public Schools Executive Director of School Counseling.
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Anna Marie interviews Kelly Caudle, PA-C, of Skin Solutions Dermatology.
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In this Focus, Anna Marie interviews psychologist, Dr. Kathy Sherrod.
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Anna Marie interviews FiftyForward's Director of Volunteer Engagement, Robin Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Marie interviews Dr. Vidya Bansal, a Pediatrician hoping to lead the movement of taking medicine back into people's homes to make primary care more convenient and affordable!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Marie interviews Dr. Andrew Gregory from the Pediatric Sports Medicine department at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Marie interviews Tiffany Taylor from the American Red Cross and Maz Rodriguez, a young woman who survived because of blood donations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Marie interviews DeMonica Coverson, Metro Nashville Public Schools' Director of Social Work/ Bullying Prevention Trainer, and Dr. Megan Cusson-Lark, Metro Nashville Public Schools' Executive Director of School Counseling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Marie interviews American Idol Alumna, Casey McQuillen, about her Bullying Prevention Concert - the "You Matter" Tour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.