Person of Interest with Natalie Jones

Lets talk about BUGS BABY! Here in the Cincinnati area we have the leading Cicada specialist Dr. Gene Kritsky - author of 10 books - many about cicadas specifically and science in general. Giddy up, this man is excited :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I know you've been dying to know- how is Laura doing now? How does life move on after such a crazy ride. Listen and find out. This woman is only getting better with time :) My girl Laura Vehr gives up the ultimate update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In what is said to be one of the hardest things a person can go through, Laura and her family experienced the birth of her still born baby girl Scout in 2017. In 2019 she came on and told us about it. This is a re-post in anticipation for the update I am posting in the next episode. It's worth it to re-listen- or for the first time- and get the tissues ready. This one is a special one and Laura ma...

Mental Health Awareness Month is on fire and today Andi Zaferes and I talk about our personal experience with eating disorders . Did she once w eight about 80lbs .. and did I not go to Burning Man...twice bc of eating disorders? Yep. Turns out over 30 million people suffer from the same sh*t and 70% of people never talk about it bc of the stigma. And that is why we are here today. Its raw and unce...

What is the right thing to say to someone trying to have a baby? What about to someone who is adopting? What is the wrong stuff to say to families going through similar situations? Lets talk to Lori Yarro and find out. Not only is she a food blogger galore, she is a dynamite person to talk to about adoption and the whoooole process. And the coolest thing about it is, her blog, Lemons + Zest really...

Mental Health is still pop pin this month and we are moving right along with my friend Mary Seguin. She is a mo ther, mental health advocate, NAMI sup porter and graduate, synchronized swimmer enthusiast, cookbook author, and passionate about food and its real life benefits. We dive into her experience with her son and family at NAMI and what she is doing to continue the freedom a big healthy brai...

Acne and mental health go hand in hand. If you are a parent of a child with acne, living with adult hormonal acne later in life, or confused and inexperienced with skin care like me, or just looking for some relief- this episode is for you. Sylvia Brownlee is a skin therapist and a cool cool chick leading people on skin therapy journeys all over the country. Mom, entrepreneur, acne survivor hersel...

Kayla is thee Cincy Fit Foodie here in Cincinnati. She is the cream of the crop when it comes to eating delicious food and loving every moment of it. And in this episode we are talking about mental health + food health +gut health. We bare it all. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and "mental health is our wealth" as Kayla says so lets celebrate it. We get super real about it too- bc you know w...

Did I meet an Alaskan reality TV star in the airport on my way to Alaska and did he make our trip incredible? You're goddamn right we did. And did I make him cry? You're goddamn right I did ;) But I swear it wasn't on purpose. It's actually a crazy intense story he tells in this full disclosure convo. When life gives you lemons you just gotta make some freakin lemonade. From a diner in Wasilla AK,...

In the first hour of meeting Bernie he became the most interesting person I have ever met. And outspoken. Put me right to shame. With his brand new bride on his arm, Moon. He is a leader and innovator of many things, today we talk about renewable energy and how a man who didn't finish the 8th grade accomplished it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Am I shamelessly having an "Eat, Pray, Love" moment about my trip? Absolutely :) And what's better is while I was there I recorded two podcasts with some really out-of-this-world people. Marty Raney of Discovery and Nat Geo fame and his good friend, Bernie Karl who - amongst many things-  owns the Chena Hot Springs and infamous Ice Museum. Two episodes dropping this week!  Tuesday and Thursday- no...

OK so- I welcomed these guys back on the podcast bc I just love what they do and I want you to as well. They tell stories of everyday people in our area in a way worth paying attention to and with intention, to foster community. And on April 2nd 2021 they have a new project launching on CET and ThinkTV called, "Long Story Short". Telling badass stories of our local people. Check it out AND spread...

This chick- her last name is Jones and she is a Westsider....how are we NOT related? Hell - sure seems like it! We are cut from the same for sure :) Lets see what's behind the one-stop-shop on everything fun in the Cincinnati area. Hey Michelle..tell us about YOU! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week we have a dear friend of the show and my favorite freak of all time- Amanda Valentine. Ya'll wanna know wtf this chick has been doing since she left radio? Lets find out. And let me tell you, she is engaging, a podcast host herself, of the Pound This Podcast, and expert trash-can-selfie-taker. She is fantastic, hilarious, and we curse, so hide ya kids hide ya wives ;) EXPLICIT ** See Pri...

Alex is the Senior Director of the Heart Challenge for the AHA. Like the Heart Mini Marathon, Cycle Night, and the Heart Ball here in Cincinnati. I love this clip from his Linkedin...   "Big picture painter and fundraising professional with a passion for the Greater Cincinnati community, strategic planning and design. Leading a horse to water and empowering it to drink." Just about says it all. He...

Get used to knowing this girls name bc I have a feeling we will be hearing it for a long time. A high school senior and very driven young woman changing the way we experience inclusivity- oh and did I mention she was born the year I graduated high school ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CHANGES. NATALIE DRANK. What happens next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

WE are still in this! With the highs come the lows and can Ashley go to a beach and not drink?!?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our very own Jennifer Fritsch got COVID. Today is her first day back, so I had to ask her about her experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Honeymoon is over..Also, is Ashley making huge life moves here?!?! YES See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

THIS WOMAN- where do I even begin. Lisa Thal is a podcast host herself, of the Three Word Podcast, author of two books Three Word Meetings and Why I Chose You: Understand Why You Chose Those in Your Life Certified Life Coach, and all around BADASS. She is someone I look up to and cherish her advice. Very excited to talk with her this week, and I know you will love it as much as I have. Be Well Bab...

Simply put, this just keep getting better and better :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

So my radio co-host and mastermind here in Cincinnati Freddy Mac and I are working on a project called "The After Party" where we get into more detail about the days topics, and I wanted to tease it before we go ham and start releasing everyday. It's uncensored, adult content and today Freddy is on 5 hours of sleep (he has new born) so you have been warned ;) ENJOY!!! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Wanna change your mind- go get it and never look back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Starting this year off with someone I have always wanted to get to know, the Chair and CEO of the Company I work for, Hubbard Radio LLC, our leader, Ginny Morris. She is one of the most respected and influential people in our radio business and has a heart of gold. After her weekly emails to the company nation wide I decided I wanted to meet her and get to know her better, and to no ones surprise,...