Donna M. Kshir - Lee Cougardawn Roberts

AU4H Radio - Real Talk

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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 'Cougardawn' Roberts.

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Donna M. Kshir - Lee Cougardawn Roberts

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Business

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Latest episode

May 10, 2026

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Episodes

10 Years Strong — The Movement Continues 10.05.2026

For a decade, Advocates United for Humanity (AU4H) has stood boldly on the front lines — fighting for justice, protecting the vulnerable, and amplifying voices that refuse to be silenced. Now, as AU4H celebrates its 10th Anniversary, founders Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir are stepping into a powerful new chapter. In this special episode of AU4H Radio, Donna share exciting updates, major a...

The Friendship That Ended In Murder 14.03.2026

Donna Kshir shares details of her upcoming release, FALLEN STAR: Author, Activist, Murderer. She tells about who Star Myers was, their friendship, her turbulent life of abuse, bad relationships, drugs, and alcohol, and the senseless killing of Star’s husband, Richard Lee Bork, which still has Donna and co-author Lee Cougardawn Roberts in disbelief. The book/eBook is available for pre-order on Amaz...

PA HB849 Session 2025 07.09.2025

PA HB849 Session 2025-2026 is on its way to the House of Representatives, sponsored by PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine. Donna Kshir shares a few words on the journey and gives thanks to those who supported her along the way.

Zero Tolerance - No More Plea Deals 06.06.2025

Would you support a law that forbids plea deals to child abusers, child killers or child rapists? We understand why plea deals are given. Even with strong evidence, a trial can be uncertain. A plea deal provides the prosecution with a "guaranteed" conviction but all too often child abusers, child killers and child rapists are getting a slap on the wrist. Our children deserve better. They...

Women Like Me Podcast Part Two - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025 19.04.2025

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Please see the information below regarding this very special documentary! Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advoca...

Women Like Me Podcast Part One - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025 19.04.2025

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Doc... Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advocate and how they got started in be...

Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary 17.04.2025

Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner, and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as advocates and how they got started in being a public voice for those whose voices were silenced and in many cases, are still being silenced. This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30-year Anniversary in the Advoc...

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna, Laurie and Lee for their dedication to protecting children 01.04.2025

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith for the years they spent fighting to protect children. Rep. Bernstine shares the email he received from Donna in August 2024 presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea...

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for bringing the idea of a child abuse registry to him 01.04.2025

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in...

Rep. Aaron Bernstine Supports Child Abuse Registry Bill 23.09.2024

PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, Donna M. Kshir, and Lee Cougardawn Roberts sit down with Laurie Ann Smith, on The Whole Issue, to discuss opening the Pennsylvania Central Registry to the public to help protect children and save children's lives. Aaron Bernstine serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 8th District. After learning about the proposal that Donna and Lee have be...

No One Protects Your Child Like YOU Do 23.09.2024

On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine shares with radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, sister advocates, and best friends Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna M. Kshir that no one protects your child like you do. Lee and Donna are working with Rep. Bernstine to open the PA Central Registry.

It Takes a Village to Protect Children 23.09.2024

On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, Lee Cougardawn Roberts shares with PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, and sister advocate and best friend Donna M. Kshir that it takes a village to raise children and a village to protect them. Lee and Donna are working with Rep. Bernstine to open the PA Central Registry.

And We Have a Sponsor 01.09.2024

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.

Lee and Donna are LIVE in Detroit 08.07.2024

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

The Backstory of A Story of Survival 04.05.2024

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.

Creating awareness for child abuse in the foster care system 03.05.2024

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.

Abuse exists in foster care 03.05.2024

Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.

A Story of Survival tackles abuse in the foster care system 03.05.2024

Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.

Real Talk hosts exclusive interview with Jenn Schoonover 11.02.2024

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. 

The holidays, mental health and self-care 03.12.2023

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 quiet time at home without all the fuss. The stress...

Holidays, Mental Health and Self Care 03.12.2023

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 quiet time at home without all the fuss. The stres...

Donna discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio. 22.10.2023

Donna Kshir discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio and what she and Lee Cougardawn Roberts hope to accomplish.

A follow-up to last nights show 22.10.2023

Donna shares a few words as a follow-up to last night's show about personal safety and using dating and meetup apps.

Real Talk hosts discuss personal safety using dating apps and meetup apps 22.10.2023

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 will share her personal experiences in the past to co...

Real Talk hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts 15.10.2023

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 story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken...

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