Coping 101 is presented by C89.5 FM in partnership with Seattle Children's producing monthly, student-led conversations that de-stigmatize a range of mental health topics from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Explore more episodes and mental health resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 Made possible with support from Seattle Children's, Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
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From My Mama’s Kitchen® Talk Radio is based on the multi-award-winning & bestselling book, From My Mama’s Kitchen – “food for the soul, recipes for living” by Johnny Tan honoring his 9 Moms. FMMK Talk Radio serves as a resource center that is vibrant with motivational, inspirational, and spiritual stories from guests of ordinary people, especially moms, doing extraordinary feats and instilling a positive attitude in our global community. Conversation topics address family matters, relationsh ...
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"Just talk about it, normally. Having more open conversations about mental health, bringing it up more, allows people to be more comfortable and open to talking about that topic. Since it can be really hard, the more regular that it is, the easier that it is to talk about." Teens have a lot to teach us, when we're ready to listen. Every year, Foref…
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Teen Dating Violence isn't talked about enough, and yet it's all too common. Toxic relationships can happen to any of us at any age, and some cross the line into abuse, manipulation, and violence. Dylan and Estelle, students at The Bush School in Seattle, sat with Audrey Comber to dismantle stigmas around violence in teen relationships, and discuss…
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Coping 101: Spectrum of Life w/ Donald Byrd
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39:49Before there were influencers, Donald Byrd was busy influencing art and culture through his countless contributions in Dance. As an established force on both coasts with Seattle now his home, the iconic choreographer shares stories, insights and deep feelings that are the culmination of an artist's life well lived. In this honest conversation with …
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Ways to Think Positive with Amy Newmark
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1:02:00Are you looking for some EXTRA BOOST to help kick off the “New You” in 2025? If your answer is YES! Then join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, January 8, from 10 - 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing some of the “101 Ways to Think Positive” from their latest release to help you power up your New Year’s Resoluti…
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After a “voice of God” moment in 2012, Vee Hua set about making their first film—a process that has taken years. Vee Hua 華婷婷 (they/them) is a writer, filmmaker, and organizer. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of REDEFINE, a Co-Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission, and until recently, the Interim Managing Editor of the South Seattle Emerald. Pr…
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Your Home Is A Vision Board with Marie Diamond
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1:03:00Would you like to learn how to tap into the secret manifesting power of your home using the ancient energy practice of Feng Shui to turn your dreams into reality to live your best life in 2025? If Yes, - join Marie Diamond and me on Thursday, January 2nd, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and …
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Coping 101: The Mindful Body w/ Damithia Nieves
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41:26Loving kindness can be one of the most transformational practices for individuals, and for societies at large. As a practice, it sounds like this: May I be loved. May I be cared for. May I be healthy. May my heart know peace. And then for someone you love: May they be loved. May they be cared for. May they be healthy. May their heart know peace. Da…
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What does a crisis look like? It's up to youth and their families to define that answer. One thing, however, is for sure: Crisis is never convenient. Crises don't pick the most opportune time and place to strike, and so for any help to be effective, it needs to be flexible - and in many cases, mobile. When your brain goes off the tracks, getting he…
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Random Wanderings Novel, A Self Discovery and Healing Journey with Randi Ward
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53:00Wouldn’t it be nice to wrap up the year with a “Me Time” that allows us to learn something special about our Global Village that enhances our knowledge and helps us navigate our humanness? Join Amb. Dr. Randi D. Ward and me on Wednesday, December 18th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey an…
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My 9 MOMS - Conversations about Life, Love, and Laughter with Johnny Tan
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58:00Doesn’t the holiday season bring back the warm fuzzy feeling of “Motherly Love” of how our moms go out of their way to give us their best to ensure our happiness? Please join our special guest host, Amb. Dr. Randi D. Ward and me on Wednesday, December 4th, from 10 - 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing The 15th Anniversary Special Edition of the Mul…
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A Daily Gift of Kindness - An Anthology of Acts of Kindness with Teresa Velardi
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58:00Would you like to hear powerful stories of random Acts of Kindness as we celebrated World Kindness Day this past November 13th? If your answer is Yes, join Teresa Velardi and me on Wednesday, November 27th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, A Daily Gift of Kindness - A Col…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas with Amy Newmark
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58:00Are you looking for some really entertaining holiday stories about Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s? If your answer is YES! Then join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, November 20, from 10 - 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing some of the “101 Stories of Holiday Joy, Love, and Gratitu…
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The Physics of Miraculous Healing with Joseph Selbie
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1:02:00Would you like to learn how our emotions, mind, and spirit can enable unlimited self-healing? If your answer is YES, Join Joseph Selbie and me on Wednesday, November 13, from 10 - 11 A.M. CT U.S. Our conversation is about his remarkable life journey and his new book, The Physics of Miraculous Healing - How Emotion, Mind, and Spirit Enable Unlimited…
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Coping 101: Plant Medicine w/ Andrew Ginn
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46:50Plant Medicine ceremonies... Vision Quests... sensory deprivation float tanks... sound pretty far out?? For Andrew Ginn - Freelance Producer, Author and co-owner of Float Seattle - these are very real practices that inform a holistic lifestyle centered in healing. The life of a Freelance concert and events Producer is a physically rigorous one. The…
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Eating Nutritious Meals From $50 Per Person Per Week with Kimberly Gillan
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10:00Would you like to learn how to eat nutritious meals on a budget of $50 per person per week? Yes, you can do it! Join Kimberly Gillan and me on Wednesday, October 30th, from 10 AM to 11 AM Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, How Low Can You Go? - Nutritious Meals From $50 Per Person Per W…
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Conscious Living, Conscious Aging with Ron Pevny
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59:00Are you, or do you know someone who is, looking for a refreshing and engaging roadmap to aging? If so, Join Ron Pevny and me on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 9 to 10 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about his remarkable life journey and his expanded and updated 10th-anniversary edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, a contempo…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles, Angels & Messages from Heaven - Amy Newmark
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1:10:00Are you looking for some real “Angelic, Miracles, and Heavenly” stories to inspire you? If your answer is YES! Then join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, October 16, from 10 - 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing “Miracles, Angels & Messages from Heaven” stories from their latest release to help you realize and …
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Men Who Walk in Dreams, with Multi-Award Winning Novelist Marisa Labozzetta
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1:02:00Are you interested in knowing how novelists get their inspiration and write books that become best sellers and award winners? Do you have a story waiting to be written into a book? Join Marisa Labozzetta and me on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her latest n…
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The term Hardcore means different things to different people. For Jimni Cricket, Hardcore means obnoxiously happy. For over a decade, Jimni Cricket has been an EDM DJ with a focus on the Happy Hardcore genre, releasing content online, streaming elaborate fan-fueled sets on Twitch, spinning at raves, and is more recently a weekly Radio host on c89.5…
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Meeting people where they are, you learn more about what they really need. Stephanie Sarantos and Karina Gasperin have applied this philosophy for the past few years in building Well Being, a Youth and Family Resource Center based in Bothell, Washington. Stephanie comes to us from The Clearwater School, an alternative school with an exciting model.…
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Dustin Curtis talks with socks on his hands for a living. He's at once an artist, administrator, performer and Puppeteer. As Executive Director of Socks On My Hands Productions, Dustin leads the nonprofit Puppet Arts organization which focuses on Creative Skill Fluency. He's studied the artform internationally, been President of the Puppeteers of A…
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"Very often our youth have experienced some sort of very large schism, either in the family or in the family's stability. There are often expectations that kids cannot meet, or kids who are basically left behind by their families. The best thing a therapist can do is provide validation, and delight in a human's presence. Find something that they ju…
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Pendulums and Intuition - Your Inner Wisdom with Karina Muller and Lana Gendlin
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1:06:00Would you like to learn how to tap into and trust your inner wisdom? If so, Join Karina Muller, Lana Gendlin, and me on Wednesday, August 28th, from 10 AM - 11 AM CDT U.S. Our conversation will be about their remarkable life journey, their new book, “Pendulums and Intuition - Practical Advice for Trusting Your Inner Wisdom” and how we can ask our h…
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Manifest Anything You Want to Create an Extraordinary Life with Shantini Rajah
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1:03:00Would you like to learn an easy and fun way to manifest anything you desire in life successfully? JoinShantini Rajah and me on Wednesday, August 21st, from 9 to 10 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, Manifest Anything You Want: Six Magical Steps to Create an Extraordinary Life. Shan…
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Spiritually Navigate Your Personal and Professional Life Journey with Letao Wang
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1:04:00Ever wonder how some people successfully navigate life after learning about their astrology chart and discovering their innate divine spiritual gifts? Join Letao Wang and me on Wednesday, August 14th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about his remarkable life journey and his insightful mastery of tapping into the world …
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Transforming Anxiety To Empowerment with Amanda Huggins
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1:00:00Are you interested in eliminating anxiety to experience empowerment? Would you like to turn your stress into an energy of positive engagement? Join Amanda Huggins and me on Wednesday, August 7th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her transformational new book, Anxiety To Empowerment:…
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Gina’s Table Products and SSS Strawberries Family Legacy of Love with Gina Dang
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58:00Ever wonder how delicious and nutritious frozen and freeze-dried fruits and berries are prepared to promote healthy eating? Would you like to learn how a family’s business passion became the foundation of leaving a legacy for love? Join Gina Dang and me on Wednesday, July 31st, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her rema…
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Healing Ourselves with the Frequency of Love from the Lovetuner with Sigmar Berg
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1:03:00Would you like to quickly restore harmony, peace, and tranquility while eliminating stress and anxiety by using the power of your breath? Join Sigmar Berg and me on Wednesday, July 24th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about his remarkable life journey and his One Journey - The Lovetuner Book. Sigmar Berg is an America…
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Change Your Aura Change Your Life with Dimitri Moraitis
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1:04:00Would you like to learn how to change the quality of your life by changing your Aura to attain all that your heart's success desires? Join Dimitri Moraitis and me on Wednesday, July 17th, from 9 to 10 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about his remarkable life journey and his internationally bestselling and award-winning book, the 25t…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just Say Yes with Amy Newmark
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1:04:00Are you looking for the “empowering words” to motivate you to expand your Bubble of Quiet Confidence? If your answer is YES! Then join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Tuesday, July 16, from 4 PM - 5 PM CT U.S. We will be discussing stories from their latest release - “Just Say Yes,” to help you realize your full potentia…
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In the United States, until you become a citizen you're not guaranteed many of the equal and basic rights afforded to the majority of the population. And to become "undocumented" can be a nightmare, affecting and interfering with your physical health, mental health, family, occupation... virtually everything. Navigating these obstacles can seem imp…
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A to Z of D-Toxing: Guide to Reduce Our Toxic Exposures with Sophia Ruan Gushée
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1:00:00Are you interested in reducing the impact of everyday toxins that unknowingly impact your life and well-being? Join Sophia Ruan Gushée and me on Wednesday, July 10th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her critically acclaimed bestselling book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide t…
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Love’s New Earth - Awakening To Our Collective True Nature with Hope Ives Mauran
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1:00:00Are you interested in lifting your spiritual consciousness using the power of Love? Join Hope Ives Mauran and me on Wednesday, June 26th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life’s journey and her latest book, Love’s New Earth - Awakening To Our Collective True Nature As Love With Rays Of Hope And Reas…
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Coping 101: Building Community Where You Live
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24:49They say 'You can't be all things to all people', but what if there was a place that gave all the people all the things they needed? Student host Gavin recently connected with a few impressive teens who've found this place in their community, and they discuss how getting their needs met has helped them thrive. The Community Resource Center of Stanw…
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Goddess - Blessed Reunions The Feminine Face of the Divine with Anodea Judith
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1:00:00Every wonder that the Goddess is essential to the heart of all existence? Would you like to meet her, connect to magic and mystery, engage with love and beauty, and ground yourself in the sacred wholeness of nature? Join Anodea Judith and me on Wednesday, June 19th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable …
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"If we don't talk about it, and the systems stay in place, we won't get too many changes. We have to change not just the mind of the folx, but we have to change their hearts and their vision. What do you see? How do you feel about what you see? Mental Health is not one thing, it's connected to all of those. Your mental, your spiritual, your physica…
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Understanding and Applying Powers of Sacred Geometry with Gregory and Gail Hoag
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1:02:00Would you like to discover which remarkable and astonishing shapes have the Capacity to Change Your Life? If so, Join Gregory and Gail Hoag and me on Wednesday, June 12th, from 10 AM - 11 AM CDT U.S. Our conversation will be about their remarkable life journey, their #1 Bestselling Book, “Sacred Geometry - The Universal Language of Divine Alignment…
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Taanvi Arekapudi wants you to know that you're not alone, and there is hope and help out there. At only 15 years of age, Taanvi Arekapudi is an accomlished Teen Mental Health Advocate, Speaker & Bestselling Author. At age 13 she wrote the international best-seller, "Uplift Teens Today: Coping Strategies for Mental Health;" and a year later created …
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"Everyone is our neighbor. Even if they are someone who we may not align ourselves with, who we may not agree with, they are still our neighbors. And we still believe that housing is a human right." Miriam Clithero is a former journalist with a background in psychology and trauma informed care, who currently serves as the Director of Prevention and…
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Rescue To Recovery - A Veteran’s Story of Personal Discovery with Tracey Brown
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1:01:00Would you like to know how PTSD affects people, especially your loved ones, and how to understand better and support their journey to recovery? Join Tracey Brown and me on Wednesday, June 5th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey, which is shared in her #1 best-selling book, Rescue to Recov…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Young at Heart and Dynamic Aging with Amy Newmark
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1:04:00Do you realize that you can remain Young at Heart no matter how old you are? Yes, dynamic aging is in the air! Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, May 29th, from 10 AM to 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing stories from their latest collection, Young at Heart - 101 Tales of Dynamic Aging. We all have heard at…
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Coping 101: Seeing Sound w/ Brittany Davis
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57:49"Music helped me overcome my mental hurdles by teaching me to be a problem solver... and solve problems. Solve equations. Think of things in layers, instead of all at once." Brittany Davis drops the gems as effortlessly as they drop the jams. Originally from Kansas City, Brittany is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, rapper, and sound engineer - now …
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Overcoming Lyme Disease and Autoimmune Conditions with Heather Gray
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1:00:00Would you like to know how to overcome health challenges, including Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions? Join Heather Gray and me on Wednesday, May 15th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and learning how to nourish your body to build a better help you! Heather Gray, also known as the…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day Through The Eyes of A Surrogate Mom with Alysia Lyons
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1:02:00Are you interested in discovering how “Surrogate Moms” contribute to the happiness and joy of couples who want to build a family this Mother’s Day? Join Alysia Lyons and me on Wednesday, May 8th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and how she became a surrogate mom for four fortunate fami…
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Coping 101: The Journey of Grief w/ Charlene Ray
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35:59"Every one of us has a story about a number of things. And our grief is a huge story, because it's our story of love. We grieve because we love." Charlene Ray is a Grief Guide, Therapist, Writer and Educator who regularly consults with Forefront Suicide Prevention as a trainer and speaker. She runs her own practice on Whidbey Island, WA focusing on…
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Coping 101: Avoiding Burnout w/ Jennifer Moss
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49:57"We want to be driven, but it's about recognizing when you've hit harmonious passion versus obsessive passion. And when it's harmonious, you're still doing things that make you feel joyful. You're still spending time with friends. You're still eating healthy, hanging out with your family. You're balanced. When it's obsessive, you stop doing all of …
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"I feel like this kind of work makes me a lot more passionate about health overall. And it helps me be an advocate for things that I care about... STAND gave me those skills to be an advocate." As a first generation American from a family of Zanzibar immigrants, Aidah Hawkins knows a lot about Community. Currently in college pursuing a degree in nu…
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"Everything that I've been affected by, I adamantly take a 100% role in changing it and making it better." Impact-based artist Myron Curry is many things, but above all he's a community activist. His murals decorate walls and spaces across Seattle and beyond, and his work in curation, art management and installations comes to life through the galle…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Mothers and Daughters with Amy Newmark
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58:00Would you like to learn more about the remarkable bonds between mothers and daughters that empower both individuals? Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, April 24th, from 10 AM to 11 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing stories of The Magic of Mothers and Daughters from their latest release, Chicken Soup for the S…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - Me and My Cat with Amy Newmark
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39:00How do cats do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends—without saying one word. Let’s explore the remarkable ways cats transform our lives! Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, April 17th, at 10 AM CT U.S. We will be discussing that fun Special Human–Animal Bond from thei…
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