Dr. Edith Shiro’s connection with trauma began in her childhood and is deeply personal. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and Syrian refugees, she grew up as a Jewish woman in Venezuela and lived as a Latina immigrant studying and working in the United States. These life experiences along with her deep research and practice with survivors of torture, school shootings, domestic violence, and discrimination, with a particular focus on work with immigrants, has led to her understanding of...
Dec 01, 2023•26 min
Luke Minor with WA 529 College Savings plan is here to help families get set for when their kids are ready for college. There are two plans for saving and you can go to WA529 get all the details on how to enroll and get your child's college tuition locked in. GET and DreamAhead are administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council with oversight from the Committee on Advanced Tuition Payment and College Savings (WA529 Committee), which meets quarterly to review policies, pricing and inv...
Nov 24, 2023•26 min
Former Deputy Sheriff, Joy FarrowandDomestic Violence Survivor, Laura Frombach are the co-authors of Street Smart Safety for Women: Your Guide to Defensive Living. Joy and Laura talk dating, dating apps, college, and airport safety. They give tips on how to help someone involved in domestic violence and encourage friends and family to help in ways that will not only keep them safe but the victim as well. Street Smart Safety See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
Nov 17, 2023•27 min
Jodi Rubin is the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Partnerships for Reading Is Fundamental. She tells us how to join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for its third year of Rally to Read 100 to foster a joy of reading among children across the country. With six months of exciting themes, read-alouds from your favorite authors and illustrators, and lots of engaging reading activities, together we can inspire a love of reading. Be sure to take the pledge to read 100 books (a class, family, studen...
Nov 10, 2023•26 min
Jake Neeley, Executive Director of Malouf Foundation and Julie Whitehead, Survivor Leader and Advisory Board Member of the Malouf Foundation join us to talk about the I’m On Watch Training. Sex trafficking is happening right under our noses and if we know what to look for we might be able to save a life. The National Sex Trafficking Hotline is 1 888 373 7888 I'm On Watch Training PODCAST: HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Nov 03, 2023•23 min
It's Not Your Fault: The Subconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop. Author Laura K. Connell talks about the root cause of self-sabotage and how we can overcome it. She also talks about dealing with toxic people and ways self sabotage tries to keep us safe. Good news, there is an antidote and once you recognize self-sabotage you can kick it to the curb and live your best life. Laura K Connell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min
Writer, Speaker, Teacher, and Farmgirl Theo Boyd shares the Story of Her Parents—Their Inspiring Lives and Their Tragic Deaths—and Her Difficult Path to Acceptance, Purpose, Comfort, and Hope in Her New Book. My Grief is not Like Yours: Learning to Live After Unimaginable Loss, A Daughter’s Journey Theo talks about a domino of losses in a very short amount of time that caused her to lose her faith for a while. With the help of her "Fairy Blonde Mother's" she was able to walk through the grief an...
Oct 20, 2023•26 min
Everybody has trauma, we can heal together. Carin Weier Regional Operations and Trauma Programs Coordinator of Reboot Recovery, talks about her own experience of recovering from Trauma after her son was present at a school shooting. At REBOOT Recovery, They help people overcome trauma. Their faith-based trauma healing courses, training, and online community are open to anyone looking to move forward from trauma and tragedy into a better future. If the same old therapies or medications have left ...
Oct 13, 2023•26 min
Jim Marggraff is a serial inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, speaker, and an energized dad and husband. Jim founded and co-founded six Silicon Valley technology companies, and has now founded his seventh, Kinoo.com. His goal is to help grand parents connect with their grandkids even if there are many miles between them. KINOO.COM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 06, 2023•27 min
Learning about joy is one thing , but it’s the doing that actually shifts your energy. Joy is not an elusive fantasy to be chased; it is simply a skill to be learned, practiced, and mastered. In her new book, Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness, Lisa McCourt, host of the Do Joy! podcast and founder of Joy School, offers a unique approach to joy and emotional wellness. McCourt takes readers, month by month, through the life-altering principles of vibration elevation that she has t...
Sep 29, 2023•27 min
Author and Bible teacher Kelly Needham reveals how we've been fooled into chasing meaning and purpose in all the wrong places, identifies the source of our hunger for the extraordinary and shows us the steps we can take today to build a purpose-filled reality without turning our lives upside-down. Her book is Purposefooled: why chasing your dreams, finding your calling and reaching for greatness will never be enough. Her podcast is Clearly. JimmyandKelly.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Sep 15, 2023•25 min
Tyler Pagel with Susan G Komen joins us along with breast cancer survivor Rob Hedquist. They talk about male breast cancer awareness and Rob shares his story. The big fundraiser is coming up the first in person since Covid and they are so excited to be meeting at the Woodland Park Zoo for the More than Pink Walk. It is September 23rd. Susan G Komen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 08, 2023•25 min
Orion is a non-profit 501(c)(3). They define themselves as a social enterprise. Orion combines their successful aerospace manufacturing business with the social impact objectives of a traditional non-profit. The two sides of the organization are inseparable. They operate out of two locations – Auburn and Mukilteo where they offer an array of services. They know that jobs provide more than just a paycheck, and that people with employment barriers just want what we all want - to be self-sufficient...
Sep 01, 2023•27 min
Washington Music Therapy Task Force is working to allow insurance to pay for music therapy. It has been a long journey to get to where they are today, but they aren’t done yet. Megumi Azekawa and Evelyn Stagnaro are co-chairs of the task force and along with Peter Diedrick a Lobbyist tell us what they have accomplished so far and what is in the future. The WA Music Therapy Task Force is a grassroots advocacy team lobbying for better policies for music therapists and Washington residents. Dedicat...
Aug 18, 2023•26 min
Geoff Bellville is a top earner globally in a network marketing company. He is here to bust some myths about network marketing and social selling. With the possibility of a recession on the horizon people are looking for answers and ways to create more income for their families. Contact Geoff Belleville See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 11, 2023•26 min
Sharon McNeil talks about the mental and physical benefits of art for baby boomers. When people retire they often need something to challenge them to keep learning and continue or even begin being creative. Her art soiree is for beginners/novice artists who are open to giving it a try and learning something new. This is an incredible way to keep your mind engaged as you age. Sharon McNeil Art See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min
Dr. Jessica Peck Author of "Behind Closed Doors: a Guide to help parents and teens navigate through life's toughest issues" talks about sex trafficking. She says it has moved from the streets to the smart phones and parents need to know how to protect their children. She is also the host of the popular podcast DrNurseMama. Dr Jessica Peck. Sound of Freedom is the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. government agent, who quit his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global se...
Jul 28, 2023•29 min
Ashley Carr, the Executive Director of Because we Matter is on a mission to save all the animals! Because We Matter is dedicated to helping all species of exotic animals who, for various reasons, find themselves without a place to live out their lives. Due to new circumstances beyond their control legal fees are eating up the funds and with out the support of the community they won't be able to save the animals. You can help "Operation save the sanctuary." Because We Matter.org See Privacy Polic...
Jul 21, 2023•26 min
Colleen Ryan Hensley #BingingSober talks about taking ownership of our healing starting with ourselves, then our family and community. She highlights the importance of focusing our energy on things we can control rather than numbing and escaping by focusing on things out of our control. Turning those unhealthy habits into heathly steps to healing, changing our self talk one word at a time. Recognizing how we are feeling and what we can do about it rather than isolating and running from the feeli...
Jul 14, 2023•26 min
Julie Whitehead is the author of Shadowed: How I Became the Sex Trafficked Mother Next Door . After a horrendous experience of being sex trafficked all while living another life of being a preschool teacher in an upscale community, she was brave enough to tell some one and get rescued. After years of therapy and de programming she is speaking up in her book to help others who may be in the same dangerous situation. She has shared her story in the "I'm On Watch" Sex Trafficking awareness training...
Jul 07, 2023•26 min
Psychotherapist/marriage counselors Linda and Charlie Bloom will be available for interviews to discuss their new best selling book An End To Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships . They talk about avoiding conflict, repairing relationships and how being in a relationship is the best way to enlightenment. Bloomwork Youtube Channel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 30, 2023•26 min
Julie Whitehead is the author of Shadowed: How I Became the Sex Trafficked Mother Next Door . After a horrendous experience of being sex trafficked all while living another life of being a preschool teacher in an upscale community, she was brave enough to tell some one and get rescued. After years of therapy and de programming she is speaking up in her book to help others who may be in the same dangerous situation. She has shared her story in the "I'm On Watch" Sex Trafficking awareness training...
Jun 23, 2023•26 min
David Scheel is the author of Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses. He and his Laura were also in a PBS documentary called Octopus: Making contact. Masters of disguise and misdirection, octopuses have long been one of the most enigmatic animals on the planet, our understanding of them simultaneously shrouded and illuminated in mythology and legend. In truth, Octopuses lives are complex and often contradictory - notoriously solitary, they also have the potential for complex relati...
Jun 16, 2023•33 min
Zakiya Nicole is the founder of the Chayah Movement. They are a 501c3, non-profit focused on equipping the next generation of fashion professionals in ethical and sustainable practices through workforce and leadership development. The Chayah Movement Nadine Haruni is the author of Freeda the Frog. Freeda and her family are about to go through a difficult time. Follow along and learn how Freeda, Fred, Frannie, and Frank cope with the subject of divorce and learn that they are not alone. Freeda th...
Jun 09, 2023•27 min
Ashley Scrupps and Ashley Turner both Real Estate Agents in Everett get you all the details about the first Everett Pride. The event is Saturday June 17th. It is the first annual block party and they are still looking for volunteers. The event promises to be fun for everyone, with food trucks, booths and entertainment. Everett Pride See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 02, 2023•22 min
The Chayah Movement is making strides in upcycling and recycling clothing for fashion. They are a 501(c)(3), non-profit focused on equipping the next generation of fashion professionals in ethical and sustainable practices through workforce and leadership development. We recruit Advocates-In-Training (AITs), between the ages of 16-24, place them with a sustainable fashion company and provide them with the tools to prepare them to make a positive impact within the fashion industry. The Chayah Mov...
Jun 02, 2023•27 min
Bennett Walks is the Harvest and Public Stewardship Program Director, and Tiare Gil is the Education and Volunteer Programs Manager of City Fruit. They help tree owners and community orchardists grow healthy fruit, provide assistance in harvesting and preserving fruit. Promote the equitable sharing of extra fruit with neighbors, and work to protect public fruit trees. CF takes a holistic approach to their work and have programs form education and outreach to tree care and harvest advocating for ...
May 26, 2023•26 min
WA 529 College Saving Plan Enrollment Ends May 31st. Luke Minor with WA 529 talks about the collage saving plan and how it can set students up for success. College is one of the biggest expenses people face in their lifetime. 529 plans were created to help parents, future students, friends, and family save money tax-free for eligible expenses, like tuition, fees, room & board, books, and supplies. There are two kinds of 529 plans, Savings and Prepaid. Families can choose to save in one type ...
May 19, 2023•27 min
It is the 41st annual Beat the Bridge. Hannah Jilek is the Development Coordinator and Ava Miller is the Ambassador for Beat the Bridge. We will also be chatting with Ava's dad Dan Miller. The event is Sunday 5/21/23 at Husky Stadium to raise money for research. Beat the Bridge is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer type 1 diabetes (T1D). You will power more research, enable more advocacy and fund more support for the 1.45 million Americans living with T1D. Beat the Bridg...
May 12, 2023•25 min
#BingingSober is a practice Colleen Ryan-Hensly used to manage mental health challenges for two decades. It focuses on the value of taking time away from intoxication via mind-numbing, unhealthy escapism in all of its forms - including alcohol, social media, processed food, and more - rather than permanently abstaining from any single habit. The practice emphasizes the replacement of toxic escapisms, or the overuse of potentially toxic escapisms, with natural escapes to support lifelong change a...
May 05, 2023•27 min
