Issues and Ideas is a show that features a wide variety of people sharing their thoughts and perspectives about local issues, initiatives and events on the Central Coast. You might hear a policy maker discussing new regulation, an artist sharing their creative process, an entrepreneur exploring sustainable business practices, or an author talking about her latest book.Regular contributors and segments include: the KCBX News team; travel correspondent Tom Wilmer's Journeys of Discovery; Fathe ...
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I'll go first: Motherhood is a dang rollercoaster and sometimes I feel like I'm just hanging on. My name is Nina and I am the host of Mama Knows. I truly believe that every mama *knows.* Have you ever held your crying child and just said or thought "I know honey." YOU, mama, know what is best for your family and sometimes it's different than what the other mama knows. This podcast is an ongoing, honest conversation around motherhood, mental health, parenting and relationships...the good, bad ...
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Summer pet tips, 'Lives Well Lived'- the book, and Playing With Food- Bao buns
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Listen to a discussion about pet summer safety with Robin Coleman of Woods Humane Society and Dr. Dorian with Vetama Mobile Veterinarian Care. It’s Peace, Love & Pets. Filmmaker Sky Bergman has just published a book as a companion to her documentary “Lives Well Lived”. She and KCBX’s Brian Reynolds discuss the benefits of intergenerational connecti…
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The danger of social media and kids w/ Dr. Alison Yeung
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Get your BEST YOUNGEST LIPS EVER with citybeauty.com with code MAMAKNOWS for 15% off. There is so much information out there on the effects of social media it is hard to know where to start. If you are like me and want to make sure you are setting your kids (and yourself!) up for success with boundaries and conversations around social media with yo…
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Preventing self sabotage and burnout as a busy mama w/ Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein
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Dreamland Baby We love our Dream Land Baby Pajamas for the kiddos, go the dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code MAMAKNOWS at checkout to receive 30% off sitewide + free shipping! Career, parenting, being a spouse, showing up how you want to show up; it can be exhausting and lead to feeling burnt out. Sometimes I even wonder if I am helping or hurting …
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Dr. Jill Stearns of Cuesta College, 'Oldest San Francisco', and the UCSB Koegel Autism Center
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The SLO Chamber of Commerce’s Jim Dantona visits with the Superintendent and President of Cuesta College, Dr. Jill Stearns. Award-winning Oakland-based author, Alec Scott, shares insights about his book 'Oldest San Francisco’. Student reporter Ashley Segat speaks with Dr Anna Krasno from UCSBs Koegel Autism Center.…
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Loss of career identity in motherhood w/Jess Galica
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Feeling lost in your career after becoming a mother? Or feeling torn between the career you love and the love you have for being a mom? The balance is so hard and figuring out how to navigate and balance it all is exhausting. But you aren't alone and this week we dive into feeling lost in our careers after motherhood. How can motherhood influence o…
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The Live Oak Music Festival, comedian Kathy Griffin, rattlesnakes and more
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KCBX's Beth Thornton visits Girls Inc. in Carpinteria, a girls’ leadership program and a place for after-school care. The non-profit is prepared to serve as a community gathering space during extreme heat events. KCBX’s Sal Espana speaks with comedian Kathy Griffin ahead of her Central Coast appearance. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo speaks with journ…
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Honest Mom Chat w/Renee of @themomroompodcast
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I think we can all agree that motherhood is not easy! There is so much advice out there and even the most well intentioned advice sometimes just isn't very helpful and can end up doing more harm than good. Sharing honest conversations around motherhood is usually helpful though and helps us all feel less alone! 1. What do you have the hardest time …
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Accessing your inner child & navigating parenting while healing yourself w/ Lavinia Brown
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Did you know you may not remember some of your childhood trauma? It can be really difficult to heal from something we don't remember and how do we know if we are truly healed? We dive into these questions and more on this weeks episode! 1. Our last episode together was the most listened to episode on Mamaknows podcast. We talked about the importanc…
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Chumash Marine Sanctuary, The Heat Beat, Farm to School, Santa Barbara cruise ship restrictions, and sea otter tools
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If the federal government approves the designation this summer, the Chumash Marine Sanctuary would be the first marine sanctuary in the U.S. to be nominated by, and named after, an Indigenous tribe. This week on our series The Heat Beat, Beth Thornton reports that taking precautions can save lives and minimize visits to the ER. Local farmers are gi…
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Building your child's self esteem w/Carol Kim
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I want to raise my kids to be confident, kind kids. But growing up in today's world, it can be so difficult to help our kids maintain their sense of self esteem. Carol Kim dives into what we can to do raise our kids self esteem and avoid inadvertently negatively impacting their self esteem. 1. What are things I can do daily to help raise my kids se…
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The Heat Beat, filmmaker Sky Bergman's 'Mochitsuki', Your Brain on Art, and a Certified Music Practitioner
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In the first part of our four part series called The Heat Beat, Beth Thornton reports on how communities can prepare for heat waves and save lives. Filmmaker Sky Bergman speaks about her latest film- Mochitsuki, which explores the ancient tradition of preparing Mochi to celebrate the Japanese New Year. The authors of ‘Your Brain on Art’ talk about …
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How to talk to kids about death (all ages) w/Sidu Arroyo-Boulter
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You have just experienced a loss of a loved on or a family pet. How do you tell your kids about it? What do you tell your kids? Navigating these conversations is difficult, especially when you, yourself, are grieving too. Here from an expert in the area so you feel prepared when you need to have these conversations. What we cover in this episode: 1…
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Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame w/Michelle Tangeman
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Guilt and shame are often feelings that come up when parenting. You aren't alone! These aren't feelings you need to be ashamed of or suffer alone in. Michelle helps us learn to shift of our perspective and minimize the shame and guilt that comes up during parenting. Questions: 1. What is the difference between guilt and shame when it comes to paren…
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Recycling textiles, sustainable water solutions, the Tall Poppy Syndrome, and an inclusive community of kids on wheels.
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On this week’s show, you’ll learn about a recent workshop on recycling textiles. Organizer Dave Cross of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce speaks with KCBX’s Beth Thornton. On this month’s episode of Working Lunch, host Jim Dantona speaks with Janette Garrett and Jeff Szytel of Water Systems Consulting about providing solutions for sustain…
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Students learn to market their art, a musician uses the sounds of the harvest, a book on the Point San Luis Lighthouse, exploring local BIPOC history, and honeybees
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An annual art-exhibit that highlights the talent of Cuesta College’s students is teaching them how to market and exhibit their art. A short film that follows a local musician who turned the sounds of a wine harvest into music is here at the SLO International Film Festival. Author Kathy Mastako talks with KCBX's Brian Reynolds about her book on the …
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Organizing tasks and completing to do lists with ADHD w/ Brooke Schnittman
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I struggle with being productive with my ADHD. Am I alone? Normal tips to be productive and organized just don't work for me and I am beginning to realize that I need to work with my ADHD instead of against it! In comes, Brooke Schnittman, who answers all my questions: 1. As someone with adhd I want to better organize my day, but I struggle with tr…
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Heal your relationship: Anxious attachment and how to move to secure w/Dr Morgan
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If you haven't heard of attachment theory or don't know which attachment type you are start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attachment-theory-toxic-relationships-w-mac-stanley/id1610026077?i=1000633976705. This week Dr. Morgan helps us anxious attachment girlies (+ guys) feel more secure in our relationship. We cover: 1. Can you do a qu…
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Dana Reserve, Playing With Food, 'The Misplaced', and Baile Folklorico
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A large housing development proposed for Nipomo comes before County Supervisors for a vote. Cookbook author Brigit Binns invited the Playing With Food team into her kitchen to cook, chat, and eat. Longtime SLO city employee Terry Sanville speaks about his days with traffic management and his new novel 'The Misplaced'. Baile Folklorico classes and p…
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Procrastination, Brain dumping, Multitasking & Time blocking w/Chelsey Newmeyer
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I am currently trying to not procrastinate right now so this epiosde is coming at the best time. This week Chelsey Newmeyer helps us best utilize our time so we can feel better and accomplish more. The questions we answered this week: 1. I will admit that I can be a procrastinator, how do I unlearn procrastination habits? 2. I feel like I don't hav…
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Digital Democracy, singer songwriter Al Stewart, and Pacific Wildlife Care
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Digital Democracy is the result of a collaboration between Cal Poly and CalMatters that aims to give every Californian access to information about what our lawmakers in Sacramento are doing. Al Stewart is appearing at the Cuesta CPAC with his band Empty Pockets on Saturday April 20th. He talks with KCBX's Sal Espana about history, wine, and songwri…
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Mom Rage, Invisible Mental Load in motherhood & more w/Erica Djossa
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Mom rage is a topic near and dear to my heart and something I am still working on improving. If you are like me and feel like you are quick to anger and have a short fuse but don't know why or how to mitigate it, this episode is for you. Questions we addressed in today's interview: 1. I was personally diagnosed with postpartum mood disorder and rag…
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A high school activist for farmworkers' rights, SLO Film Festival, and People's Self Help Housing
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A high school activist in Santa Maria is making waves fighting for farmworkers' rights. Cesar Vasques speaks with KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez. The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival begins on April 25th, and Correspondent Tom Wilmer chats with the Festival’s executive Director Skye McLennan. On Working Lunch, host Jim Dantona will be talking…
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Working through judgments I have toward my partner & identifying childhood wounds associated with them w/Julia Woods
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I just learned that often times the beliefs and judgments we have about our partners and their actions is a direct reflection of the belief you have about yourself and your own worth stemming from something that happened to you in childhood. Here are the questions we covered: 1. Women tell me often that their partner's actions and/or habits are rea…
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Cal Poly senior project prosthetic, backyard chickens, Cal Poly Arts, and roundabouts
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As part of a senior project, a team of Cal Poly engineering students is working to build a new prosthetic for a fellow student. The Playing With Food team takes a look at backyard chickens. Cal Poly Arts Director Molly Clark talks about her mission to provide compelling performances that resonate with students and the community. From an episode of …
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My Toddler Keeps Lying to me w/ Devon Kuntzman
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Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is this totally normal? This week I sit down with Devon Kuntzman of Tranforming Toddlerhood to tackle the topic of lying. We cover: 1. Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is it normal? 2. When do toddlers often start lying and why? 3. Should I ignore lies or address them? 4. Walk me through what do I …
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PTSD and homelessness, California's changing climate, and overcrowded local animal shelters
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We start with a series on PTSD and homelessness from KCBX reporter Amanda Wernick. KCBX’s Kim Foster speaks with NPR's Nathan Rott about California’s changing environment. Sarah Aguilar, Director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services joins host Robin Coleman on Peace, Love & Pets.By Carol Tangeman
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Which apology language do you vs. your partner speak? W/Lena Morgan
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If you haven't figured out your fight language, make sure you listen to Part 1 with Lena Morgan before listening to this episode! Do you feel like your partner's apology isn't resonating with you and that your fights never seem to resolve? You NEED this episode. I highly suggest you listen to this episode with your partner! 1. We figured out our fi…
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Sea otters, SLO Village, Lumina Alliance, and Giant Redwoods
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New research has found that sea otters on the Central Coast are having a stabilizing effect on the ecosystem. On the Nonprofit Story, we'll take a look at SLO Village, which provides a community for people who are choosing to age in their own homes. On Working Lunch, we’ll hear from CEO Jennifer Adams of Lumina Alliance. Their work supports and emp…
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This week is dedicated to all your potty training questions: 1. When is the "ideal" time to start potty training? And what does that look like/involve? 2. Is the 3 day potty training a real thing? How long does it usually take? 3. How do I encourage my kid to want to use the potty? What route should I take? Prizes? Candy? Help! 4. What does success…
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Working through your child's big emotions & helping them regulate through play W/Elisabeth Emmerich
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Emotions are big and sometimes scary to feel, especially as a child. As a mom, I want to foster a safe place to help my kids identify and work through their emotions, and love the idea that they can do that through play. I am so excited to have Elisabeth Emmerich, a registered play therapist, on the podcast this week to walk us through: 1. How can …
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Cal Poly Cat Program, Friends of the SLO Library book sale, and creating pasta from scratch
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As ‘kitten season’ approaches, Peace Love & Pets host Robin Coleman focuses on volunteer kitten fostering and adoptions. Her guest is Damon Watkins of the Cal Poly Cat Program. The Nonprofit Story’s host Dr. Consuelo Meux chats with Jackie Kinsey, Outreach Coordinator for the SLO Library, and Karen Perry, Board President of Friends of the SLO Libra…
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Reparenting Your Inner Child, Now that you're a mom yourself. w/ Dr. Shainna Ali
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This week Dr. Shainna and I sit down and talk about: 1.What does it mean to reparent yourself and how do I know if I need to do it? 2. What are some examples of unmet childhood needs and the way that they look/present in adulthood? (For example my person attachment style and constant need for validation) 3. What does reparenting look like and how o…
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Toddler Sleep Help Without the Fuss W/ Sarah Patel
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There is so much information out there about holistic approaches to baby sleep - but what about toddlers? I am so thrilled to have Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, on the podcast this week to answer the following questions: 1. How do I know when to drop the final toddler nap? 2. My toddler fights going to bed, how can I s…
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Working Lunch, The Nonprofit Story, and the memoir Outside Voices
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Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce discusses the challenges facing small business owners on the Central Coast with Michael and Payden Hughes of Gymnazo. On the Nonprofit Story, host Dr. Consuelo Meux visits with Mary Qualls of The Monday Club- and learns about the history of their building and their charitable work. KCBX’s Tom Wilmer and Ca…
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How can I feel more connected with my partner? w/ Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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Happy Valentine's day! As a special treat, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins us back on the podcast to help us strengthen our relationship with our partner. This week we discuss: 1. What are ways we can feel more connected with our partner? (Talk me through how to initiate a conversation about our relationship and how it can improve) 2. How can we feel mor…
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