Conversations with Doug Duin

Peter talks to us about the future of Climate Restoration as well as its impact on our mental health. He discusses what we can do to help alleviate our own stresses about the future and climate change as well as what can be done to restore the climate to a sustainable, livable condition. 

Levi tells us about the Melodic Caring Project and how they bring hope, connection and the power of music to people battling illness. He describes how they got started and eventually evolved to offer ongoing support to patients (rockSTARS) by connecting artist partners and a team of music therapists and Rockologists with those in need around the world. 

Dr. Dandamudi talks about the many facets of CPR, what cardiac arrest is, how it differs from a heart attack, and what signs to look for. He also discusses resources you can use to become better educated on how to help someone in a situation that requires CPR. 

Nabra talks with me about the work being done at Seattle Rep to involve and empower youth by amplifying their voices. She talks about how inclusion and representation matter, as well as deep diving into the myriad of programs available. 

Model, actress and healing coach, Deborah talks about sobriety, what it takes for her to maintain mental health and how she coaches people to maintain theirs. 

A group of leaders from South End Stories, Donte, Donald, Hannah, Sara and Mari join us to talk about the work being done to provide trauma-informed and anti-racist arts education serving students and educators throughout King County, Washington

Russell Brooks, Executive Director at Red Eagle Soaring talks about the work being done to empower American Indian and Alaska Native youth to express themselves with confidence and clarity through traditional and contemporary performing arts.

CEO of Make a Wish Alaska and Washington, Melissa Arias stops by to talk about fulfilling their 8,000th wish! She also gets into how a wish works, from inception, ideation and planning all the way through fulfillment! If you have ever wanted to get involved in a wish, she also provides information on how to do so. 

Executive Director of Pro Choice Washington, Kia Guarino talks about the state of abortion access both federally and locally in Washington state. Where we're at, the fight ahead to make sure that this essential medical procedure is protected, and steps you can to take to get involved. 

The founder of Ground Zero Radio, Masao Yamada stops by with community engagement coordinators Lily Rodriguez and Marian Mohamed to talk about GZ radio, a youth led, community based organization. They talk about the work being done at GZ Radio as well as their partnerships in their effort to connect local communities, amplify youth voices and inspire new leaders. 

Carole Douglis joins me to talk about climate restoration and what we need to do to keep the planet habitable. She teaches the difference between getting to net zero and climate restoration, including steps that are already being taken to pull carbon from our atmosphere. 

Pak and Mirabai talk about the work being done at Totem Star, how being involved in music and community affects the personal wellbeing and confidence of the youth involved, as well as their new facility coming to King Street Station and the future of the program. 

Johnna Long talks to us about the work being done at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We talk about how to talk about suicide, things to look for, where to find help and the new 988 hotline.

Jeannette talks about the mission of Make-A-Wish, how wishes are granted, and what it takes to make it all happen. We discuss the positive effect a wish has on a child's treatment, and how you can get involved. 

Doug speaks with Delilah about her foundation, Point Hope. They discuss the work being done about the foster care system as well as the work being done overseas to help provide clean water, food and helping create a sustainably independent community. 

Joseph Gisler from the Department of Revenue's Unclaimed Property program sits down with me to talk about how to find out if you have money owed to you, and what you can do to claim it. 

Doug sits down with Aubrey Zoli, Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society to discuss breast cancer. Aubrey shares her knowledge on risk aversion, genetics, early detection, how to talk to your doctor and more.