Show #51
A Matter of Faith.
Survival, Hope & Inspiration. With a little help from our friends at Lutheran Church of Hope we can face adversity and explore the revelation of healing and inspiration with a practical faith-based approach.
Show #50
Doctors, Superpowers and You.
The Pandemic has shown us the importance of doctors in our lives. We depend on them, and the result of their work can look like a miracle. Should we trust their advice like we trust their care?
Show #49
The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain.
Lurking inside of everyone’s brain is a powerful drug called Dopamine. It can make you happy or destroy you and you can’t stop it. But, you can learn how to manage it safely.
Show #48
Cannabis and the Opioid Connection.
Lost in much of the talk about marijuana is the science so important to understanding the risks and benefits. Our guest, Dr. Ken Finn, explores the world of science and Marijuana.
Show #47
Love, INC. Churches try to respond when people need help.
Yet a church acting alone is not as strong as the faith community working together. Love INC builds connections that help churches meet the needs of the community.
Show #46
What Happened to Johnny? Marijuana, Psychosis, & Suicide.
On a quest to understand why so many young teens are put in harm’s way by the marijuana industry. Making sense of it all has become one mother’s life’s work.
Show #45
Former Addict, Author, Activist – Ryan Hampton Takes on Big Pharma
“UNSETTLED: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis”
The opioid epidemic exposed a vast underworld of corporate greed, manipulation and outright lies that traded human lives for profit.
Show #44
House of Hope
Empowering at-risk young women and helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Things many of us take for granted can be significant barriers to a normal life. House of Hope can help.
Show #43
Young Iowans Changing the World.
Three friends at Ames High School in Iowa are collaborating on film projects, a Public Service announcement and a documentary, that target some of the problems of their generation.
Show #42
Irreverent Warriors.
A Compassionate Struggle with Suicide. Our Guest “Mama Bear” Cindy Mcnally shares her passionate story and the way humor is changing the lives of veterans. This is a story of life-changing healing.
Show #41
Life & Death – A Family Survives.
Even in the grasp of addiction there can be reason for hope. Tara tells it like it is. DHS & Parent Partners saved her life and her family. Now sober and drug free she is a survivor.
Show #40
The Center for Alcohol & Drug Services in Scott County, Iowa
While many communities struggle under the pressure of high-risk behaviors Scott County thrives with innovative programs and strong community engagement.
Show #39
A Community Takes Action with a Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
In communities throughout Iowa there is confusion about how to protect our children from aggressive marketers of marijuana. This is a story of people making a difference.
Show #38
Celebrate Recovery Breaks the Chains of Bondage to Addiction.
Shane and Amber have a story to share. One of survival, redemption and finally inspiration. Together they help lift a community with a Christ-centered 12-step program.
Show #37
Raw Survival – A Mother’s Story.
Jan Rozga, of Indianola Iowa, lost her son over ten years ago. It is finally time for her to share her journey through grief and the inspiration of faith on the road to healing. Her book is a must read.
Show #36
Suicide Prevention is Alive & Running
The loss of a childhood friend began a lifelong effort to raise awareness for suicide prevention. They keep the stories alive and the community engaged to prevent suicide.
Show #35
Faith Partners in Prevention
Connecting members of the clergy and the faith community with substance misuse and prevention awareness. The walls of stigma are coming down as mental health becomes a priority.
Show #34
Mother, Addict in Recovery, and Parent Partner.
Drug-endangered children’s efforts are helping break the bonds of addiction and reunite families. There is a system in place to help mothers in even the most dire of circumstances.
Show #33
Marijuana, Psychotic Breaks & Schizophrenia.
We’re talking with a Psychiatrist and Neuroscience Researcher about marijuana use and mental health risks – stuff you need to know before you ever try marijuana.
Show #32
Children and the Risky Business of Over-The-Counter Medications – Dr. Douglas Gentile
Learn how media advertising is designed to manipulate adults and can put children into dangerous situations. Parents need to know how to keep their children safe.
Show #31
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources in Iowa – Dale Woolery & Susie Sher
The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy is the trusted source for information on trends, emerging risks and strategies. Parents, teachers, prevention and health care professionals can get the answers they need.
Show #30
Opioids Killing Iowans – Can We Stop the Bleeding – Jaimye Keasling & Christina Estes
A new generation of prevention professionals are a part of Iowa’s initiative to Prevent Drug Overdoses. As part of a statewide team they bring a fresh passion to an old problem.
Show #29
The Life Changing Ways of an Accidental Photographer – Monte Stiles
From the grim realities of bad choices that negatively impact communities, families, and children to the better world of good choices Monte Stiles has a plan that may help.
Show #28
Loneliness, Isolation, and Mental Health. Some people live and thrive with some form of social isolation as a matter of everyday health. It’s not just the pandemic anymore. Dr. Ed Gogek talks about coping with stress and mental health.
Show #27
We are talking about POISON. From household items to some bizarre substances our children are finding on the internet and even on street corners – to common medications that can be dangerous. If not deadly.
Show #26
Market Driven Addiction & Treatment. Alcohol, Opiates, Stimulants, Marijuana, Kratom – Addiction science and treatment face the challenge of conflicting information and an often complicated path to treatment and healing.
Show #25
You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know. Officer Jermaine Galloway, The Tall Cop, regarded as one of America’s top experts in drug and alcohol trends and creator of “Tall Cop Says Stop” tells us what we need to know.
Show #24
Youth Leaders Pave the Way to a Healthy Iowa. An Iowa High School Student speaks out as a leader in the fight against high-risk behavior. Our children face very adult problems. They need our help. We need to listen to them.
Show #23
Grief in the Face of Losing a Child. A parent’s worst nightmare. An epidemic of drug overdoses the world seems to ignore has left tens of thousands of loved ones grieving alone. It’s this woman’s quest to build a healing community.
Show #22
Making it right – an Iowan’s story. There is a way out from the seemingly hopeless state of addiction and alcoholism. Brock shares his story of survival and hope. Learn how he found a sense of amazing in himself that may help you.
Show #21
A Champion for Suicide Prevention. Sam Geery, a 19-year-old student athlete and mental health advocate founded Kick It for A Cause, Inc. to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Show #20
Substance Use, Gambling & Suicide – You are Not Alone. Your Life Iowa promises to be a judgment free zone. When prevention fails, people need help – It may be hard to trust new technologies and ideas, but it’s worth a try.
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Show #19
Sex, Nudity, Violence, Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Profanity
Children and media can be a dangerous combination. Media can be as good as it is powerful, but without parental controls it can cause serious damage in children.
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Show #18
Innovations in Mental Health Access
In a crisis, Linn County’s new center provides care for mental health and substance use disorder. New community-based services can take the pressure off Hospitals and Police Officers.
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Show #17
Attraction vs. Addiction in Digital Media
The world of media has tremendous power to influence young minds. How do you decipher the truth and understand the traps. Whether you are a teen or a parent of teens – you need to know.
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Show #16
Is Online Gambling A Danger to Iowans?
Dangerous chemicals, drugs, and alcohol, need to be contained in a safe way to protect people, especially children. Online gambling may have let loose a new kind of predator in Iowa.
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Show #15
Disaster Response – Iowa’s Covid Recovery Program
Natural disasters, like Iowa’s Derecho and the COVID Pandemic have changed the way we deliver help to people. It’s a brave new world and technology is the king.
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Show #14
Bets On Bets Off
Gambling in Iowa. The unintended consequences of legalized gambling cause problems for many Iowans and a public health system whose duty is to protect them. Iowa’s “Bets Off” is one step towards healing.
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Show #13
Problem-Solving Courts: Understanding Criminal Behavior
By addressing the underlying problems that contribute to criminal behavior people can get help from our criminal justice system. With compassion comes hope for criminal justice.
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Show #12
Sarah’s story & the dilemma of drug use
By virtue of stigma, outright discrimination, and fear the problems of drug users are avoided if not ignored. Our guest is trying to change that, and that’s a story worth hearing about.
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Show #11
Recovery from Addiction Finds Hope on Zoom
People in recovery have struggled more than most though a crisis that has severed healing connections. But with internet technologies like Zoom they are building new connections.
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Show #10
The Iowa National Guard
Leadership for a new generation of soldiers embraces health, welfare and opportunity. The modern soldier has the best tools, technologies and people working together to help them be successful.
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Show #9
A Helping Hand – Bullying & Victimization
We look at bullying and the pain of being a victim through the eyes of researcher Nicole Hayes. There is power in knowing what you can do to stop bullying and help potential victims.
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Show #8
Teenagers – A Voice for the Future
Teens have a lot to say about their future. Their voices are important and if they speak out they can change the world. We take a look at empowering teens to speak out.
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Show #7
Substance Use Disorder, Harm Reduction & Healing
The Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition helps drug users, some of the most neglected and stigmatized members of our communities, find health and hope on the journey to healing.
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Show #6
Charity, Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship
Small, community-based and volunteer driven organizations provide caring for people and places that are under-served or even neglected. They play a big part in helping people.
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Show #5
Maggie – A Community Activist Unplugged.
She is passionate about a problem that threatens to turn the war on drugs into a war waged against the innocent – our children – by people that are not our friends.
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Show #4
The Wisdom of Grief – A Mindful Journey.
From boyhood to manhood at the center of grief, with wisdom beyond his age, ten years since his brother passed tragically as a victim of an overdose, and this is his story.
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Show #3
History Repeats Itself – Marijuana, Like Tobacco & Opioids, Exploits Addiction.
The marijuana industry is following in the footsteps of big tobacco and the opioid epidemic by taking advantage of addiction.
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Show #2
Community Coalitions – Living at the Heart of Substance Abuse Prevention.
Iowans embedded deep in the heart of community substance abuse prevention efforts join us to talk about rallying support for healthy communities.
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Show #1
Ashley’s Story – Hope & Opportunity in the System.
An amazing young lady, Ashly, who at 16 years of age has a fascinating story to share with us. This is a story that every parent and child should hear and pay attention to.
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