Dawn Newton

Send a text Richard Perkins Hsung promised his mother he would complete her memoir.  It took him more than ten years. Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins was born unwanted during the 1931 Yangtze River Flood, adopted by medical missionaries, brought to the U.S. for a few years, then trapped in Communist China.  She was neither American nor Chinese "enough", yearning for acceptance and home her whole l...

Send a text Country music superstar Martina McBride makes the perfect judge for Magnolia Network's new competition TV show, Second Chance Stage. The show features performers, from singers to stand-up comedians, who had to put their dreams on hold.  Martina will be joined in judging by actor Taye Diggs and "Saturday Night Live' cast member Heidi Gardner.  Second Chance Stage season 1...

Send a text Have you ever wondered what makes your dog tick, why they do what they do?  Experienced Animal Healer Elizabeth Johnson is here to share her incredible insights. In her new book, Know Your Dog's True Nature: Understanding Canine Personality Through the Five Elements, Elizabeth reveals how to use the Five-Elements model from traditional Chinese medicine to decode your dog's pe...

Send a text NBA Legend Kenny Smith joins season 3 as the new host of the Emmy nominated series "Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward". The former NBA star and current TNT sports commentator shares highlights from the new season showcasing the Globetrotters positive and lasting impact on local communities, as well as, the impact the Globetrotters have had in his life. Harlem Globetrotter...

Send a text When most people hear the words Post Traumatic Stress Disorder they think of war veterans. Very few realize that they may have the disorder as a result of early childhood attachment conflicts or traumatic events experienced throughout life. Ask yourself: Is it possible I have PTSD and don't know it? Could this be the root cause of my difficulties with relationships? Was my childho...

Send a text It’s been 4 years since I spoke with attorney Bradley J. Edwards, who has represented approximately 70 of Epstein’s victims, about his 10 year pursuit of Jeffrey Epstein as detailed in his book, Relentless Pursuit: My Fight For the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein . It’s been 5 years since Epstein’s death in that jail cell while awaiting trial for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls; f...

Send a text You may know of poet, writer and hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr., his first book "How the Boogeyman Became a Poet", is a powerful YA memoir -- in verse. Tony traces his journey from being a closeted high school teen terrified of the "boogeyman" to embracing his true self through poetry in college.  He shares an insightful and searingly honest perspective t...

Send a text Dr. Michelle K. Jackson, ND, specializes in Male & Female Hormone Balancing, Thyroid and Adrenal disorders and conditions relating to Neurotransmitter imbalances. If you're experiencing any (or many) of the following -  fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes, or mood changes -  I would encourage you to attend on of Dr. Jackson's free lectures tak...

Send a text Whelp. The holidays are here.  And as with all holidays, but especially at Christmas time, there’s the emotions, the feelings and the stress. Holidays have a way of putting a spotlight on those  ‘life’ things; work, finances, family stress, maybe this is the first holiday without a loved one due to their passing, maybe you’re struggling with your own health issue which can create an ad...

Send a text Yes, people really do live to 100.  The habits, diets and lifestyles of the centenarians featured in “Live To 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” streaming on Netflix, are very similar.  If you could live to 100, what would you want that to look like; would you be as active and sharp minded as you are today?  I encourage you to check out Blue Zones .  It will be time well spent.

Send a text Did you know?  Effective July 1st, 2023, all homes publicly listed for sale within the Bend City limits MUST include a Home Energy Score report card for buyers to review.  Michael Palmer, WIN Home Inspection & Certified Home Energy Assessor, joins me to talk all things Bend Home Energy Score. 

Send a text If a remodel or renovation is in your future, Heidi Grant-Starr, Designer/Owner at Society West Interior Design, Bend OR,  is here to provide professional, expert guidance on all things design.   Interior design is worth the investment at any budget; increasing your home's value to its maximum. A true win/win.  We turned to Heidi last  year when we decided it was time to bring our...

Send a text Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski are celebrities in the organization world.  They are frequently asked to comment on home organizing, staging, and decluttering topics for outlets like GMA, Women's Day, the New York Times, People, Bravo, CNN and more.  Now the two are sharing their expertise in LOVE YOUR HOME AGAIN: Organize Your Space and Uncover the Home of Your Dreams. This moth...

Send a text Alex Hitz, renowned chef, expert host and top-selling cookbook author, returns with an all-new collection of more than 100 recipes inspired by traditional Southern fare and French culinary flair!  "The very best host in the world." - WSJ

Send a text Steve Binder is an Emmy and ACE award winning producer, director, writer, educator and Golden Globe nominee.   In 1968, Steve worked with Elvis Presley on an NBC TV special that ended up re-invigorating his fading career.   In his book, ‘ELVIS ’68 COMBACK: The Story Behind The Special’, Binder provides a behind the scenes look, with exclusive insider content that gives fans even more i...

Send a text We're facing an epidemic of disconnection, one that we can't blame on the last few years of social distancing and lockdowns.  What's going on?  Connection phenomenologist, Gabriel Kram, joins me to discuss his groundbreaking book Restorative Practices of Wellbeing .   Kram explores two fundamental questions: How do we address the traumas of our modern world? And how can...

Send a text  So, just how queer are ducks?   Queer behavior in animals is as diverse and complex - and as natural - as it is in our own species.  It doesn't set us apart from animals - it bonds us even closer to our animal selves.   Elion Schrefer, author of QUEER DUCKS (AND OTHER ANIMALS) , joins me to tell us about the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world and why it matters.    

Send a text  When you're the heir to Dark Lord, trying to live up to your great and terrible destiny, life can be tough.  Especially when you're twelve, kind of short, plagued with allergies, and can't even cast a simple Fart Revealer spell because frankly, you're pretty mediocre with the whole magic thing.  Mostly, he's just trying to survive Middle Ages School without em...

Send a text Just in time for the official kickoff to the summer season, “Married To Real Estate” and recent winners of “Rock the Block” Season 3, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join me to provide us with ideas to enhance our backyard space with eco-friendly upgrades. Egypt Sherrod is a well-known television personality and a licenses realtor and founder of The Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group.  Her...

Send a text Central Oregon Veterans Ranch operates a 19-acre working farm in Bend, OR and engages hundreds of veterans of different ages and eras in peer support and agriculture-related activities.  The Ranch helps veterans find a sense of belonging and purpose through meaningful interactions, team projects, education, growing plants and caring for animals. Alison Perry,  Founder and Executive Dir...

Send a text  Acclaimed journalist, Mark Follman has been investigating gun violence and it's impact on American society since 2012.  Follman's new book, TRIGGER POINTS: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America , is the first-ever account going inside the world of behavioral threat assessment, a groundbreaking method for successfully preventing mass shootings.   Highlights in...

Send a text Research shows we are missing 50 percent of our lives.  Why?  Because we aren’t paying attention.   From the constant buzz of your phone and the lure of your media feed to your unrelenting, all-encompassing, and ever-growing mental to-do list – the demands on your attention have never been so severe.    In PEAK MIND , Dr. Amishi P. Jha reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-min...

Send a text Is it possible to detect illness and energy blocks using expanded perception?  Can humans tap into the light frequencies of the 5th dimension?  Jerry Sargeant, known as ‘The Facilitator’, is the founder of Star Magic Healing.  He is a powerful healer, motivational speaker, international bestselling author, and renowned for transforming thousands of people’s mental, emotional, physical,...

Send a text Karen Noé is a renowned psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer with a two-year waiting list for appointments and consultations.  The Angel Quest Oracle deck was created to enhance the communication between you and your angels so that you may move forward in life with comfort and protection.    It was such a  pleasure to welcome Karen back to the show, she is a caring, kind, lo...

Send a text “Zoë Bakes” is my new favorite cooking show!   She is a trained pastry chef, cookbook author and host of Magnolia Network’s “Zoë Bakes” . Zoë François joins me to tell us about her new show, shares her top baking tips and swears by her own vanilla extract recipe!  Zoe Bakes