It's time to Get Real with Robin! Join veteran broadcaster Robin Cotè and her Co-Hosts known as "THE COLLECTIVE" as they delve into subject matters that most are afraid to talk about but need to hear. Get ready to Get Real! *WARNING* - Please be advised - Some of these shows may have triggering effects or may be of a very sensitive nature.
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big hit in Russia, complicating an already harrowing adoption journey. Then there are the two handsome princes, one Russian, one American, and all the ...
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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A modern Russian fairytale about an American actress who adopts a little Russian girl in St. Petersburg in 1994. The actress, Molly McKay, finds herself alone in a Russia that is trying, for the first time in its history, to become a free market democracy. She also discovers that the TV show she starred in back in the ‘80s in the U.S. is now a big …
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*WARNING- explicit language and possible triggers Co-Host Tonya Join us as we have a real and raw discussion about generational curses and how we can break them and find our way to healing. Off the Floor, into the Mirror Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offthefloorintothemirror #childabuse #childsexualabuse #domesticviolence #childhoodtrauma #…
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Attention Addiction or Connection Deficit
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Empaths, Narcissistic Abuse and Self-Empowerment
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Co-Host Kathleen Nightingale Liars, tyrants and flying monkeys oh my! No we're not talking about the circus but we are talking about narcissism, narcissistic abuse and how we can empower ourselves to no longer be their doormats. Kathleen Nightingale is a coach who specializes in helping those who have dealt with narcissistic abuse. She herself has …
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Co-Hosts Bob Jenkins and Stacey Goodman On this Anniversary of 9/11, we look back on the events that day and what took place in the weeks after. Bob Jenkins, who escaped the North Tower before it collapsed and Stacey Goodman, a Long Island Police Officer, who spent 23 days working down at Ground Zero., share their heart-wrenching stories of what th…
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Co-Host Will Rogers Will's father was murdered a month before he was born. Later in life, his mother took her life. He struggled to make sense of his own life and checked himself into a mental health facility, where he had a life altering realization. He shares his story with us and talks about the journey of finding yourself and creating a better …
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A look inside the FLDS- child brides, sexual abuse and child slavery
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Today, more than a quarter of the world’s slaves are children. These children are forced to commit sex acts, forced into a system of domestic servitude or employed in occupations that are mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful. It's estimated that those children being enslaved bring in more than 100 billion dollars a year to their capto…
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School shootings: What can we do to prevent these massacres?
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Co-Host Retired Police Sgt. Steve Wamsley School shootings have become an epidemic and yet we still can't seem to have an honest discussion about what needs to be done to prevent these massacres from happening. Join us as we GET REAL about school shootings and what we can do to help protect our children. #schoolshooting #schoolviolence #protectourc…
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Mental Health Awareness - The hidden dangers of being a First Responder
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Being a first responder is not an easy job. Putting your life on the line, day after day for those you serve. We entrust these brave men and women to run into the gates of hell and we don't really get to see The Human Side and how certain things can affect them. They are exposed to things that most of us averag…
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Sexual assault awareness month - Breaking the silence around sex crimes
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Darren Burch April is sexual assault awareness month but why do we need a special month to talk about this issue plaguing our society? On average, there are over a half a million victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped at some time in t…
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Giving kids a voice with The UBU Project
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Co-Host - David Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of the UBU Project David Simmons is the Founder and Executive Director of the UBU Project, an arts education outreach company specializing in social emotional arts integration. Their mission is the prevention of youth suicide, addiction and bullying through social-emotional arts integration re…
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The power of the human will and spirit with Amy Van Dyken-Rouen
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Co-Hosts Amy Van Dyken-Rouen and Kirk Nurmi Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Our mindset plays a very intricate part in our day to day life. Having a positive mindset can redirect everything negative that happens in our lives. It's not what happens to us but what we do with it that makes all the difference. Amy Van Dyken-R…
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A candid conversation about the human condition with Kelly Smith
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Co-Host Kelly Smith Kelly Smith is a founding member of the metal band FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, in which he played the drums for many years. He is no stranger to life's tough dealings, having gone through many challenges personally. He left the band back in 1997, eventually rejoining in 2011, but had to make his final exit in 2014 after his family suffe…
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A beautiful woman I was lucky enough to call a friend recently lost her battle with cancer. Jennifer Ruddle was a true warrior. She was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in 2017 with 11% chance of survival. But she fought and beat it. She then opened herself up and shared her story on the pageant circuit, earning herself the title of Mrs. A…
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Breaking the glass ceiling with legendary SHERO Mary Jo West
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Co-Host Mary Jo West Mary Jo West has been called "the First Lady of TV News in Phoenix." She became the first prime time anchorwoman in Phoenix in 1976, thus opening the door for women who followed in her footsteps. Being a trailblazer in the field was not easy as she dealt with a male co-anchor who saw the newsroom as a “man’s domain” and wasn’t …
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If you're doing it...STOP! Domestic Violence is NOT okay.
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Glenna Trout October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. It's a difficult subject to talk about but we need to. As we've seen in recent headlines and stories throughout the years, many times lives are lost due to the toxicity and abuse going on behind closed doors. In this episode, we have a real conversation abou…
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Jennifer Nielson Trauma is not what happens to us. Trauma is what happens inside us as a result of what happens to us. Unhealed trauma impacts every aspect of our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love, and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds. Join us as we have a discussion ab…
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The Dust Never Settles - Remembering 9/11 on the 20th Anniversary
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Co-Hosts Bob Jenkins and Stacey Goodman On this 20th Anniversary of 9/11, we look back on the events that day and what took place in the weeks after. Bob Jenkins, who escaped the North Tower before it collapsed and Stacey Goodman, a Long Island Police Officer, who spent 23 days working down at Ground Zero., share their heart-wrenching stories of wh…
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Lifting your self-worth with The Barbell Saves Project
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In his 20’s, Rob became addicted to opiates and would spiral out of control for the next decade. At 31, he finally got clean and started down a path of sobriety, fitness, and healthy living. Since then, he has owned two CrossFit gyms and has helped countless people both in fitness and in recovery. Now, The Barbell Saves Project allows him to combin…
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Cody Byrns In May of 2013, Cody’s life was drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop. As a result, he was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his bod…
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Walk with it - A conversation about suicide and grief
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Ann Cabano So many of us have been affected by suicide. Many of us have contemplated it. Many have attempted and failed. Many have lost those we love to this epidemic. The ones left behind carry a cross to bear all their own. The soul crushing pain, the guilt, the overwhelming sadness. The thoughts of… why didn’t we see this…
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Protecting our children from predators and online dangers
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Co-Hosts Darren Burch and Dr. Lisa Strohman There are so many dangers facing our children when it comes predators and social media. So many offenders can be family members, friends and even those who hide behind their keyboard and lure our children into bad situations by pretending to be someone they are not, gaining their trust. Then there is the …
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“I wake up and cry. My aching heart is uttering...Why? Why did they do this to us? I cannot stop the tears. They keep running down my face, for the pain in my heart remains.” Mania Lichtenstein, Holocaust Survivor Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Adena Astrowsky Adena introduces us to her amazing Grandmother "Bubbie" Mania Lichtenstein, who survived the Hol…
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Addiction. It can take many forms. Drugs, prescription medication, alcohol, sex, gambling, the list goes on. Addiction can tear apart families and leave so much destruction in its wake. During the COVID pandemic, this tragedy has gotten worse. In some communities, overdose-related emergency calls are up as much as 40% and 42 states reported increas…
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Jeff Trudgian Stress. It can make you sick. It can kill you. It can cause you to do things you wouldn't normally do. Sometimes the pressures we face in life can cause so much stress and damage to not only ourselves but to those in our lives. Join us as we have a real and raw conversation about stress, the things we can do to…
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Breaking the silence around sex crimes
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Co-Hosts Kirk Nurmi and Darren Burch On average, there are over a half a million victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped at some time in their lives. That’s just the cases that are reported and in the US. So many go unreported. And what about the children unde…
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Co-Hosts: Kirk Nurmi, Holly and Kenzie of the Crimeaholics Podcast OJ Simpson and the trial of the century. Most of us remember exactly where we were when that verdict was read. We were glued to the TV set as if it involved one of our own family members. Many of us followed the trial from gavel-to-gavel and were captivated by the story unfolding. T…
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When a man talks about his feelings, you should listen
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Co-Host Kirk Nurmi Men are taught that they shouldn't express their feelings and to keep things to themselves. Why? They're entitled to express their feelings just as women are. Join us as we have a candid discussion about men, their feelings, and why we should listen to what they have to say.By Get Real With Robin!
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Victim No More! Breaking Free of the Victim Mentality
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Things happen in life that we have no control over. But what we do have control over is how we deal with them. We can let what happened to us destroy us and keep us stuck in the victim mentality or we can take back our life, confront what's happened, work on healing ourselves and then find a way to make the best life possible for ourselves. Co-Host…
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We are taught not to quit when quitting might be the best thing for our mental health. Co-Host Kirk NurmiBy Get Real With Robin!
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Fighting fires on the Con-Crew. A story of redemption and rehabilitation
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Life is all about the choices we make. We all make mistakes and sometimes those mistakes have consequences that force us to take a hard look at ourselves. We are not our mistakes and we can change our lives for the better. We have the ability to change the direction we are headed in just by making a different choice. Co-Host Michael Hale Michael Ha…
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Co-Host Bob Jenkins Do you believe in life after death? Do you believe in ghosts or spirits? Many don't believe that life after death exists because they can’t actually see it for themselves but think about this…we can’t see the wind until it blows through the trees, so just because we can’t see something, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Join us as …
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There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to your healing journey
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The traumatic events that we go through in life can take their toll on us physically, emotionally and mentally. Research has shown that stress, trauma and repressed emotions are capable of causing persistent real pain and other physical symptoms, along with affecting our mental health. There is no one-size-fits-all way of dealing with our traumas i…
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Co-Host Kirk Nurmi Is it child pornography or a very risqué coming of age film? It's time to have a REAL conversation about the documentary CUTIES and the over sexualization of young children. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen things like this…remember Jon Benet the child beauty queen or the reality TV series Dance Mom’s? These young girls were …
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The day America was rocked to its core - Remembering 9/11
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There are those moments in history where something major happens and we always remember where we were at that precise moment. For all of us 19 years ago, it was September 11, 2001. In total that day, 2,977 people lost their lives and over 25,000 were injured, with many more health related issues and deaths being reported through the years from thos…
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Trafficking & Child Slavery - The inconceivable acts against innocence
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Today, more than a quarter of the world’s slaves are children. These children are forced to commit commercial sex acts, forced into a system of domestic servitude or employed in occupations that are mentally, physically, socially and morally harmful. It's estimated that those children being enslaved bring in more than 100 billion dollars a year to …
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Exposing embarrassment for what it's not worth
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Co-Host Kirk Nurmi We are not born with a sense of embarrassment, nor is there any sort of universal standard for what is and what is not embarrassing. Instead, it is a culturally sensitive concept taught to us by our family and our peers. A concept we accept without reflection because the burden of embarrassment appears to be universal, an inheren…
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I know who I am and it’s time I become the real me - Understanding the hardships and joys that we encounter as a Transgender
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It’s not easy to be comfortable in our own skin. Many of us don’t like the reflection we see before us in the mirror. Imagine looking in that mirror and seeing a person looking back at you that you don’t recognize. Yes, it’s familiar because you’ve lived with it for years but deep down inside you see yourself as someone completely different. So man…
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What happens when we die? A journey beyond the veil.
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Death is not an easy subject to talk about. So many fear what they don’t know or understand. Clarity is a beautiful thing and sometimes it comes in ways we would never expect. Out of tragic circumstances, something beautiful can be revealed. Co-Hosts Jeff and Spencer Olsen Jeff Olsen led a pretty normal life with his wife Tamara and young sons Grif…
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Crimes of Passion – What provokes a person to do the unthinkable?
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Being in the throes of passion is just one of the amazing gifts associated with the human experience. At the same time, passion can be very destructive. In states of destructive passion, we are capable of destroying not only ourselves but those around us. Many times, such destruction takes the label of a “crime of passion.” A crime of passion is sa…
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The hidden dangers of being a First Responder
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Being a first responder is not an easy job. Putting your life on the line, day after day for those you serve. We entrust these brave men and women to run into the gates of hell and we don't really get to see The Human Side and how certain things can affect them. They are exposed to things that most of us average folks will never have to experience …
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