Sister advocates and best friends Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts co-host 'Real Talk' on AU4H Radio (Advocates United for Healing). Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues including women's health, animal welfare, invisible disabilities, mental health, addiction recovery, child abuse, the missing, healing, and other relevant topics happening around the globe. AU4H Radio - Real Talk is owned, operated, and created by Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cou ...
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Donna M. Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts have spent 9 years petitioning to open the PA Central Registry. On August 8, 2024, Donna emailed PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R) Butler, and they now have a sponsor. Donna shares that news.
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Join hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir in Detroit for an exclusive update on The Central Registry and a surprise announcement on a special project they have in the works. Taped 7/5/24 -- Uploaded 7/8/24
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Donna Kshir shares the inspiration behind, A Story of Survival, and she hopes to create public awareness for child abuse in the foster care system. A Story of Survival is available on Amazon and Lulu.
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Creating awareness for child abuse in the foster care system
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Donna Kshir discusses the re-release of her January 2011 release, A Story of Survival, and how she hopes to create awareness for child abuse in the foster care system.
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Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.
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A Story of Survival tackles abuse in the foster care system
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Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.
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Real Talk hosts exclusive interview with Jenn Schoonover
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts sits down with Jenn Schoonover to discuss her daughter featured in a new release titled Addison by Lee and Donna Kshir. Addison had a short but valiant battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. The book features raw, unedited poems, quotes, letters, and stories by friends, family, and co-workers at the Lycoming County SPCA.…
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The holidays, mental health and self-care
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Hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir continue the conversation on mental health and self-care during the holidays. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate family and friends when many would prefer to enjoy a q…
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss the sensitive topic of mental health and self-care during the holiday season. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate families and friends when many would prefer to have …
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Donna discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio.
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Donna Kshir discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio and what she and Lee Cougardawn Roberts hope to accomplish.
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Donna shares a few words as a follow-up to last night's show about personal safety and using dating and meetup apps.
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Real Talk hosts discuss personal safety using dating apps and meetup apps
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Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts discuss personal safety concerns for those using dating and meetup apps. From meeting in a public setting, making sure at least one person knows where you will be and never getting in a vehicle other than your own the hosts talk about personal safety and awareness of your surroundings at all times. Roberts wil…
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Real Talk hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts
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Donna Kshir hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts. Lee was 1 of the 9 women featured in the recently published photobook by Kshir and Roberts, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, Lee shares her …
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Food Insecurity and Hunger in the United States
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss rising food costs and the growing food insecurity in the United States. As food prices continue to increase the number of families and individuals going hungry is also rising. Food pantries and churches are stretched as they work to help feed their communities. What can you do to help your family and c…
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts invites you to visit the Crestview Animal Services adoption event at the American Legion Post 75 in Crestview, Flordia.
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Summer Safety Awareness with Lee and Donna
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors wherever you are but, without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. This is true whether you enjoy little-known areas in your area or travel to explore new places. With extreme temps in many parts of the world, it can become more dangerous if you aren't prepared. Lee Cougardawn Roberts an…
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Brittany Nelen
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Brittany Nelen. Brittany was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woma…
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Michele Whitney
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Michele Whitney. Michele was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woma…
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Cynthia Harkinson
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Harkinson. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each wo…
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Cynthia Probst
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Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Probst. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. In the book, each woman…
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In a short clip, Donna shares her own struggles with anxiety and why it was important to her and Lee to create a platform where they could sit down and have honest conservation with their listeners without judgment or fear.
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Thank you for your support. Donna and Lee will be back for Season 3 early next year.
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It's okay not to be okay. Let's talk anxiety.
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Today's show shares information on Donna and Lee's fight to open the Pennsylvania Central Registry.
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Today's show talks about bullying and how words hurt.
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End of season two recap with hosts Donna Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts
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Join Real Talk hosts Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts and Donna Kshir as they recap seasons one and two in this end-of-season two show. They will share their thoughts on the different platforms tested, their struggles, what didn't work, and ultimately what worked best for them to reach their audience.
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Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors but without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. Donna and Lee discuss the importance of summer safety.
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Clip: Donna Shares an In-depth Look at Anxiety
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A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares an in-depth look at anxiety and the effect it has on one's life.
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A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares her own personal journey of anxiety.
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Join hosts Lee ‘Cougardawn’ Roberts and Donna Kshir as they weigh in on Mental Illness and the importance of checking in with others who are living with mental health struggles. Many individuals who live with mental health diagnoses also struggle with addiction. It is critical to have a support system in place.…
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News on WSQV 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM / May 9, 2022
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We got some hometown love from WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM / Communications. A special thanks to Mark the Shark for sharing this broadcast with us. You guys rock!! WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM WBPZ 96.9 FM & AM 1230 WQCK 105.9 - QWiK Rock WBLF 106.3 FM & AM 970
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Donna and Lee discuss opening the Central Registry
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Sister advocates and best friends Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts are back on the air hosting AU4H Radio's Real Talk. Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table. On today's show, Donna and Lee discuss their goal to open the Central Registry and how they believe it will reduce the number of children affected by child abuse.…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Summer Safety Tips with Lee, Donna and Laurie
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Join Lee, Donna and Laurie as they discuss some important Summer Safety Tips for the whole family. We all look forward to summer-time activities and safety is something that tends to get overlooked. Pull up a chair, get comfy and join in the conversation. Join us in the chatroom and we will answer any questions you may have or just say hello! This …
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk-Every Child Matters-Institutional/Residential School Abuse Awareness
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Join Lee, Donna and Laurie as they discuss the importance of being aware of the historical facts of the sad reality for so many children who were sent to Residential Schools or Institutions and died. Many were murdered, and many died from abuse. Families were often told that their child had run away, when in fact the child was dead and buried. In t…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Mental Health Awareness Q&A with Donna, Lee and Laurie
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Join Donna, Lee and Laurie as Donna interviews Lee and Laurie about Mental Health Awareness and the importance of reaching out and getting the help we all deserve to have in order to live a healthy, positive lifestyle. We all struggle at times and many people do not reach out for help due to the unfortunate stigma associated with Mental Health issu…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Wellness Wednesday with Donna, Lee and Laurie May 12, 2021
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Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday live stream. We will share on many health and wellness topics including mental health, depression, anxiety, coping skills, and what we know works to help in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected so many people world-wide and we can all get through this together. Pull up a chair, get comfy and…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Child Abuse and the Mental Health Connection
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Join Donna, Lee and Laurie as they discuss the topic "Child Abuse and the Mental Health Connection". Child abuse leaves many survivors with different types of emotional and mental health struggles. Join us for an intimate discussion about some of these issues that can be so difficult to live with and to overcome. We encourage all survivors of any t…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk April Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with Author Maureen Ruhl
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Join us as Donna, Lee and Laurie discuss Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Awareness and joining us will be Author Maureen Ruhl who is a survivor of CSA. Her book "Frozen Tears" is an excellent resource for "starting the conversation" with children who have been sexually abused. We had the opportunity to interview Maureen a few months ago, and we a…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Wellness Wednesday with Donna, Lee and Laurie
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Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday live stream. We will share on many health and wellness topics including mental health, depression, anxiety, coping skills, and what we know works to help in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected so many people world-wide and we can all get through this together. Pull up a chair, get comfy and…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk-April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Join Donna, Lee and Laurie as we discuss the importance of being involved in Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault awareness all year long, not just in April. We have been advocating together and separately to stop and prevent child abuse for many years and we have no plans on ever stopping until this plague in our world stops. Children are dyi…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Interview Part Two with Glendene Grant, Mother of Missing Jessie Foster
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Join us for part two of this very special two part interview with our friend Glendene Grant. This year marks the 15th year since her daughter, Jessie Foster, disappeared while in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 24th, 2006. Jessie was 21 years old at the time she went missing. Glendene has been searching for her, along with investigators and just wants h…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Interview Part One with Glendene Grant, Mother of Missing Jessie Foster
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Join us for this very special two part interview with our friend Glendene Grant. This year marks the 15th year since her daughter, Jessie Foster, disappeared while in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 24th, 2006. Jessie was 21 years old at the time she went missing. Glendene has been searching for her, along with investigators and just wants her daughter …
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Wellness Wednesday with Donna, Lee and Laurie March 17, 2021
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Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday live stream. We will share on many health and wellness topics including mental health, depression, anxiety, coping skills, and what we know works to help in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected so many people world-wide and we can all get through this together. Pull up a chair, get comfy and…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Interview with Advocate and Author Laurie Ann Smith
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Join Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts as they interview AU4H Radio's Volunteer Program Coordinator Advocate, Author Laurie Ann Smith. This year marks a 10 Year Anniversary and Re-Launch of Laurie's books - A Life of Death: The Redemption, La Veta Juvies and One Child Abuse Survivor 2 Another-The Journey. All proceeds from Laurie's books go to fund progr…
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AU4H Radio Special Presentation Interview with Author Maureen Ruhl
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AU4H Radio Volunteer Program Coordinator Laurie Ann Smith is sitting down with Author, Survivor, Maureen Ruhl to discuss her book, "Frozen Tears". Maureen is a survivor of child sexual abuse, and has successfully navigated through her healing journey. Maureen wrote "Frozen Tears" to start the conversation with children and youth. Her book is design…
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AU4H Radio Real Talk February 17, 2021
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Sister advocates and best friends Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts, and Laurie Ann Smith are back on the air hosting AU4H Radio's Real Talk. Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues and relevant topics happening around the globe.
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AU4H Radio REAL TALK with Lee, Donna and Laurie
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Tonight we're going to share with you just how REAL we are! We are real honest women, advocates, mothers, grandmothers, best friends and people who REALLY don't care what the world thinks about the work that we do to be part of positive social change and helping to create awareness to make this world a better place. We respect our followers and we …
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AU4H Radio Presents February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join Lee Roberts, Donna Kshir and Laurie Ann Smith as we discuss the issue of teen dating violence and abuse. Over 1.5 million high school students in the USA alone, experience teen dating violence and only a small portion of victims reach out for help. Some teens will never disclose to anyone that …
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AU4H Radio Presents January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Join sister advocates, Lee Roberts, Donna Kshir and Laurie Ann Smith as we discuss the importance of creating awareness about Human Trafficking. January is officially Human Trafficking Awareness month and we will share information about what is human trafficking, the huge cost to human lives and society it causes and how we can all get involved to …
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AU4H Radio adds Missing Children to our Community Kids Watch Program
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Join us as Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith discuss the newest happenings with our program Community Kids Watch! We are excited to see this take off and you can help by becoming a Kids Watch Ambassador! Be sure and grab a cuppa, pull up a chair and join the conversation. For more information, please see our websites Website: https://ww…
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