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Barbara Lane is the author of "Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story," recounts the incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system. It is a raw and honest portrayal of their eventual reconnection and healing as they bravely share their individual tales of resilience and survival. Barbara shares her reunion...

~A revolutionary guide that will change the way we  un derstand, talk about & overcome substance use disorders~   Drawing from a wealth of well-researched studies and years of personal experience, DR. NZINGA HARRISON uncovers the intricate factors that predict a person's risk of falling into addiction. From genetics and early experiences to the surroundings we grow up in, injuries, discriminat...

Former Deputy Sheriff, Joy Farrow and  Domestic Violence Survivor, Laura Frombach, Co-authors of Street Smart Safety for Women: Your Guide to Defensive Living. Joy and Laura draw on their experiences both personal and professional to provide those answers. Dedicated to educating women in personal safety and showing them a defensive living strategy and trusting in themselves can reduce their probab...

Dr. Imelda Dacones, Chairperson of Go Red for Women Puget Sound and Market President, Optum Pacific Northwest and Susan Koeppen, heart attack survivor. Both women are Go Red for Women Ambassadors for 2024.  Susan shares her heart attack story and how she had no idea what was happening. She went to the ER and her life was saved. Dr Dacones gives us the low down on what the risks are and how to lowe...

Brant Hansen is a bestselling author, syndicated radio host and advocate for healing children with correctable disabilities through CURE International Children's Hospitals. His award-winning radio show, The Brant Hansen Show, airs on top stations in the U.S. and Canada. His podcast, The Brant and Sherri Oddcast, has been downloaded more than 15 million times. He has been named "Personality of the...

Heather Peterson is the Volunteer Coordinator for Continuum and she loves to talk about making the best of now.   When you or a loved one has been injured, diagnosed with a serious illness, or given a terminal diagnosis, you may not know where to turn for help. Heather Peterson is the Volunteer Coordinator for Continuum and she loves to talk about making the best of now.   Continuum is hospice car...

Geoffrey Godfrey is a former Army Medic now Nurse Practitioner. He has a mission to help people get off drugs using humor, giving people a place to belong. Geoff works with Conquer Addiction Clinics . He was challenged to create a FB group to help those in recovery stay on track. It has turned into so much more. Geoff's sense of humor and great compassion helps people feel loved, seen and heard an...

It's a love story and a mission! Ginine Emily and Mr. Tracy Lee Smith talk about Hearts in Sync, their music and their mission to help others be seen and heard. With their combined experience in music and corporate world they are creating an "Off Broadway" production to help corporations and their employees to find their passion and to feel valued. Ginine and Tracy are singer song writers authors...

David Trader is the CEO along with Laura Matthiesen, operations lead and Andrew Vuong, Director of Business Development with Pathfinder Manufacturing talk with us about their mission. Pathfinder Manufacturing  is a leader in the precision machining, fabrication, and assembly of high-quality parts and equipment for a range of industries, including aerospace, space, automotive, defense, marine, agri...

Colleen Ryan Hensley talks with us about her movement #BingingSober. Are you an escapist? The truth is, the majority of people unconsciously turn to mind-numbing habits such as binge eating, binge drinking, binge-watching shows, and binging social media in order to escape from their reality. It’s simply a fact of American life in the 21st century, and these unhealthy habits are eating away at our...

There are many facets to personal development, yet most of what’s talked about is a broad brush and generalized to the point of being tired. In their book, Clinical Psychologist Gary Jordan and Coach Lynda-Ross Vega home in on a key ingredient that a lot of people gloss over in this fast-paced and get-it-done-yesterday world.  They are co authors of Unlock the Power of Your Perception: Claim Your...

Dr. Edith Shiro’s connection with trauma began in her childhood and is deeply personal. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and Syrian refugees, she grew up as a Jewish woman in Venezuela and lived as a Latina immigrant studying and working in the United States.  These life experiences along with her deep research and practice with survivors of torture, school shootings, domestic violence,...

Luke Minor with WA 529 College Savings plan is here to help families get set for when their kids are ready for college. There are two plans for saving and you can go to WA529 get all the details on how to enroll and get your child's college tuition locked in. GET and DreamAhead are administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council with oversight from the Committee on Advanced Tuition Paym...

Former Deputy Sheriff, Joy FarrowandDomestic Violence Survivor, Laura Frombach are the co-authors of Street Smart Safety for Women: Your Guide to Defensive Living. Joy and Laura talk dating, dating apps, college, and airport safety. They give tips on how to help someone involved in domestic violence and encourage friends and family to help in ways that will not only keep them safe but the victim a...

Jodi Rubin is the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Partnerships for Reading Is Fundamental. She tells us how to join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for its third year of Rally to Read 100 to foster a joy of reading among children across the country. With six months of exciting themes, read-alouds from your favorite authors and illustrators, and lots of engaging reading activities, together we...

Jake Neeley, Executive Director of Malouf Foundation and Julie Whitehead, Survivor Leader and Advisory Board Member of the Malouf Foundation join us to talk about the I’m On Watch Training. Sex trafficking is happening right under our noses and if we know what to look for we might be able to save a life. The National Sex Trafficking Hotline is 1 888 373 7888 I'm On Watch Training PODCAST: HERE See...

It's Not Your Fault: The Subconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop. Author Laura K. Connell talks about the root cause of self-sabotage and how we can overcome it. She also talks about dealing with toxic people and ways self sabotage tries to keep us safe. Good news, there is an antidote and once you recognize self-sabotage you can kick it to the curb and live your best life. Laura K C...

Writer, Speaker, Teacher, and Farmgirl Theo Boyd shares the Story of Her Parents—Their Inspiring Lives and Their Tragic Deaths—and Her Difficult Path to Acceptance, Purpose, Comfort, and Hope in Her New Book. My Grief is not Like Yours: Learning to Live After Unimaginable Loss, A Daughter’s Journey Theo talks about a domino of losses in a very short amount of time that caused her to lose her faith...

Everybody has trauma, we can heal together. Carin Weier Regional Operations and Trauma Programs Coordinator of Reboot Recovery, talks about her own experience of recovering from Trauma after her son was present at a school shooting. At REBOOT Recovery, They help people overcome trauma. Their faith-based trauma healing courses, training, and online community are open to anyone looking to move forwa...

Jim Marggraff  is a serial inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, speaker, and an energized dad and husband. Jim founded and co-founded six Silicon Valley technology companies, and has now founded his seventh, Kinoo.com. His goal is to help grand parents connect with their grandkids even if there are many miles between them. KINOO.COM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Learning about joy is one thing , but it’s the doing that actually shifts your energy. Joy is not an elusive fantasy to be chased; it is simply a skill to be learned, practiced, and mastered. In her new book, Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness, Lisa McCourt, host of the Do Joy! podcast and founder of Joy School, offers a unique approach to joy and emotional wellness. McCourt takes...

Author and Bible teacher Kelly Needham reveals how we've been fooled into chasing meaning and purpose in all the wrong places, identifies the source of our hunger for the extraordinary and shows us the steps we can take today to build a purpose-filled reality without turning our lives upside-down. Her book is Purposefooled: why chasing your dreams, finding your calling and reaching for greatness w...

Tyler Pagel with Susan G Komen joins us along with breast cancer survivor Rob Hedquist. They talk about male breast cancer awareness and Rob shares his story. The big fundraiser is coming up the first in person since Covid and they are so excited to be meeting at the Woodland Park Zoo for the More than Pink Walk. It is September 23rd. Susan G Komen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Orion is a non-profit 501(c)(3). They define themselves as a social enterprise. Orion combines their successful aerospace manufacturing business with the social impact objectives of a traditional non-profit. The two sides of the organization are inseparable. They operate out of two locations – Auburn and Mukilteo where they offer an array of services. They know that jobs provide more than just a p...

Washington Music Therapy Task Force is working to allow insurance to pay for music therapy. It has been a long journey to get to where they are today, but they aren’t done yet. Megumi Azekawa and Evelyn Stagnaro are co-chairs of the task force and along with Peter Diedrick a Lobbyist tell us what they have accomplished so far and what is in the future.   The WA Music Therapy Task Force is a grassr...