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Wildfire Risk Reduction (Mitigation) – Many Americans are forced to temporarily evacuate their homes and some lose property – or even their lives – to wildfires. Lisa Hatfield, author of the novel To Starve An Ember, dedicates her time and...

Wildfire Risk Reduction (Mitigation) – Many Americans are forced to temporarily evacuate their homes and some lose property – or even their lives – to wildfires. Lisa Hatfield, author of the novel To Starve An Ember, dedicates her time and energy to educating people about wildfire risk reduction. She gives us practical tips for protecting our homes and our families. Join us, then spread the word and starve the embers! Click here for transcript

Wildfire Risk Reduction (Mitigation) – Many Americans are forced to temporarily evacuate their homes and some lose property – or even their lives – to wildfires. Lisa Hatfield, author of the novel To Starve An Ember, dedicates her time and...

Meet Stephanie and Tim, a couple who served in the U.S. Airforce simultaneously. Add 3 children to the mix and their lives were a true juggling act! We discuss the challenges they faced and how things are changing, for the better, for women who serve...

Meet Stephanie and Tim, a couple who served in the U.S. Airforce simultaneously. Add 3 children to the mix and their lives were a true juggling act! We discuss the challenges they faced and how things are changing, for the better, for women who serve...

Meet Stephanie and Tim, a couple who served in the U.S. Airforce simultaneously. Add 3 children to the mix and their lives were a true juggling act! We discuss the challenges they faced and how things are changing, for the better, for women who serve and their families. Click here for transcript

Encounter With The Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy – *Mature Audiences* A serial killer, known to his neighbors as Pogo the Clown, famously said, “You know, clowns can get away with murder.” And he did! Our guest, Kammi, had an electrifying...

Encounter With The Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy – *Mature Audiences* A serial killer, known to his neighbors as Pogo the Clown, famously said, “You know, clowns can get away with murder.” And he did! Our guest, Kammi, had an electrifying...

Encounter With The Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy – *Mature Audiences* A serial killer, known to his neighbors as Pogo the Clown, famously said, “You know, clowns can get away with murder.” And he did! Our guest, Kammi, had an electrifying encounter with the Killer Clown. She shares her cautionary tale and implores us to listen to our gut instincts and to our children. Click here for transcript

Colorado Vacations – Crested Butte – Hike & Bike That Mountain! Ski It Too! Crested Butte is a mountain biking mecca, and is also home to some of the world's best hiking, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. Plus, the annual 4th of July Parade...

Colorado Vacations – Crested Butte – Hike & Bike That Mountain! Ski It Too! Crested Butte is a mountain biking mecca, and is also home to some of the world's best hiking, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. Plus, the annual 4th of July Parade is as eclectic and fun as it gets! We have great tips for visiting this quaint, old mining town so you can plan the quintessential vacation.   Click here for transcript

Colorado Vacations – Crested Butte – Hike & Bike That Mountain! Ski It Too! Crested Butte is a mountain biking mecca, and is also home to some of the world’s best hiking, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. Plus, the annual 4th of July Parade...

FODMAPS & YOU – Say Goodbye to Gas, Bloating and Worse –Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Maybe not. We interview Christine, a registered Dietician, whose teachings changed Diana’s life! Find out why healthy foods – like apples and...

FODMAPS & YOU – Say Goodbye to Gas, Bloating and Worse –Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Maybe not. We interview Christine, a registered Dietician, whose teachings changed Diana's life! Find out why healthy foods – like apples and...

FODMAPS, IBS & YOU – Say Goodbye to Gas, Bloating and Worse –Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Maybe not. We interview Christine, a registered Dietician, whose teachings changed Diana's life! Find out why healthy foods – like apples and whole grains – might be the cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome GI distress. Taking control of FODMAPs improves symptoms in 80% of Christine's clients. Maybe it's your turn! Click here for transcript

Broken Plates, Drunken Donuts and Our Favorite Gadgets and Apps – Shawn is joining Culturephiles! Learn about some of his college shenanigans – including pilfered plates, shattered on a street in Milwaukee. Plus, we discuss some of Shawn and...

Broken Plates, Drunken Donuts and Our Favorite Gadgets and Apps – Shawn is joining Culturephiles! Learn about some of his college shenanigans – including pilfered plates, shattered on a street in Milwaukee. Plus, we discuss some of Shawn and...

Broken Plates, Drunken Donuts and Our Favorite Gadgets and Apps – Shawn is joining Culturephiles! Learn about some of his college shenanigans – including pilfered plates, shattered on a street in Milwaukee. Plus, we discuss some of Shawn and Diana's favorite gadgets – electronic and otherwise – along with some favorite apps. Click here for transcript

Teaching During A Pandemic: Join us for a thought-provoking interview with two K through 12 teachers. These hard-working instructors describe the unique challenges they and their students are facing, due to the pandemic, and provide concrete...

Teaching During A Pandemic: Join us for a thought-provoking interview with two K through 12 teachers. These hard-working instructors describe the unique challenges they and their students are facing, due to the pandemic, and provide concrete...

Teaching During A Pandemic: Join us for a thought-provoking interview with two K through 12 teachers. These hard-working instructors describe the unique challenges they and their students are facing, due to the pandemic, and provide concrete suggestions for you to positively impact your students' learning experience. Click here for transcript

Mental Health and Pandemic Fatigue - Family therapist Jean McBride explains why binge-watching TV, mindless activities like bird-watching and simple art projects may be just what your brain needs during stressful times. Join us for a fascinating...

Mental Health and Pandemic Fatigue - Family therapist Jean McBride explains why binge-watching TV, mindless activities like bird-watching and simple art projects may be just what your brain needs during stressful times. Join us for a fascinating...

Mental Health and Pandemic Fatigue - Family therapist Jean McBride explains why binge-watching TV, mindless activities like bird-watching and simple art projects may be just what your brain needs during stressful times. Join us for a fascinating interview and stop “shoulding” all over yourself! Click here for transcript

Not a Stepmonster – Just a Misunderstood Stepmother Entire movies are devoted to the cliché of the Wicked Stepmother. However, it is possible to be a step-parent and earn the love and respect of your stepchildren. Sarah discusses her experience as...

Not a Stepmonster – Just a Misunderstood Stepmother Entire movies are devoted to the cliché of the Wicked Stepmother. However, it is possible to be a step-parent and earn the love and respect of your stepchildren. Sarah discusses her experience as...

Not a Stepmonster – Just a Misunderstood Stepmother Entire movies are devoted to the cliché of the Wicked Stepmother. However, it is possible to be a step-parent and earn the love and respect of your stepchildren. Sarah discusses her experience as the Stepmom of three, and we explore advice from Wednesday Martin's book, “Stepmonster.” Click here for transcript

The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg When she died 9/18/2020, Justice RBG left a huge void, yet her legacy continues. If you're a woman with your own credit card or a loan that didn't require a man's signature, it's largely due to the work of...

The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg When she died 9/18/2020, Justice RBG left a huge void, yet her legacy continues. If you’re a woman with your own credit card or a loan that didn’t require a man’s signature, it’s largely due to the work of...

The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg When she died 9/18/2020, Justice RBG left a huge void, yet her legacy continues. If you're a woman with your own credit card or a loan that didn't require a man's signature, it's largely due to the work of RBG. We discuss little known facts about RBG's personal life and a few of her landmark cases – the ones that changed Americans' lives forevermore. Click here for transcript

Self Care – Take Your Power Back: Civil unrest, a pandemic and fires, OH MY! Let’s take a collective deep breath and talk self-care. Life in the year 2020 is forcing us out of our comfort zone. So, let’s focus on quality sleep, socialization and...

Self Care – Take Your Power Back: Civil unrest, a pandemic and fires, OH MY! Let's take a collective deep breath and talk self-care. Life in the year 2020 is forcing us out of our comfort zone. So, let's focus on quality sleep, socialization and mental health, and creative steps to take our power back. Click here for transcript

Prepperphiles 6 – Has the SHTF?! Previously our resident prepper, Sabine, tutored us on preparing for the end of life as we know it – aka, When The Stuff* Hits The Fan! Is the year 2020 the beginning of the end? Join us for suggestions on how to...

Prepperphiles 6 – Has the SHTF?! Previously our resident prepper, Sabine, tutored us on preparing for the end of life as we know it – aka, When The Stuff* Hits The Fan! Is the year 2020 the beginning of the end? Join us for suggestions on how to protect your family – both financially and physically. It's not too late! Click here for transcript

Coronavirus, Collective Grief and Keeping It Positive Americans are experiencing collective grief as we grapple with life under the Pandemic. Sarah and Diana discuss how the Coronavirus emergency is impacting them and their families, and discuss the...

Coronavirus, Collective Grief and Keeping It Positive Americans are experiencing collective grief as we grapple with life under the Pandemic. Sarah and Diana discuss how the Coronavirus emergency is impacting them and their families, and discuss the stages of grief as related to the Pandemic. Wash your hands, take some deep breaths and settle in for helpful coping tips to get you through this time of national distress. Click here for transcript

Attitude Beats Altitude – A Primer to Hiking America’s Highest Mountains Avid hikers, Diana and Shawn, share tips for conquering some of America’s highest mountains – those above 14,000 feet – aka “14’ers.” We discuss Acute Mountain...

Attitude Beats Altitude – A Primer to Hiking America's Highest Mountains Avid hikers, Diana and Shawn, share tips for conquering some of America's highest mountains – those above 14,000 feet – aka “14'ers.” We discuss Acute Mountain Altitude Sickness, The Ten Essentials for your backpack and safety tips. To quote Al McGuire, “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance!” Click here for transcript

Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies – Suicide or Murder? Or…Is He Alive?! *Warning: Adult Themes" Join us for Epstein 101. You’ll learn how he became THE Jeffrey Epstein, plus we discuss his disturbing past and how he died. Wait! Do we know how he died...

Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies – Suicide or Murder? Or…Is He Alive?! *Warning: Adult Themes" Join us for Epstein 101. You'll learn how he became THE Jeffrey Epstein, plus we discuss his disturbing past and how he died. Wait! Do we know how he died – or IF he died?! Conspiracy theories abound! And where on Earth is Ghislaine Maxwell?! Don't miss this episode of “Conspiracyphiles!” Click here for transcript

Unleash Your Inner Artist – An Interview with Author Karen Kane Many people dream of writing a book, yet don’t know where to start. Karen Kane, author of the Charlie and Frog book series, offers tips on developing your craft. She explains the ins...

Unleash Your Inner Artist – An Interview with Author Karen Kane Many people dream of writing a book, yet don't know where to start. Karen Kane, author of the Charlie and Frog book series, offers tips on developing your craft. She explains the ins and outs of publishing, including her own writing process, the importance of finding an agent and how she approaches marketing. Let your inner artist prevail! Click here for transcript

Meet Walt, an engineer who worked for the government and doesn’t believe American astronauts walked on the Moon. He explains how the astronauts were duped into believing they walked on the Moon and...

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Cover-Up By NASA? Meet Walt, an engineer who worked for the government and doesn't believe American astronauts walked on the Moon. He explains how the astronauts were duped into believing they walked on the Moon and how NASA achieved such a huge cover-up. Don't miss this episode – you may end up doubting the evidence yourself! Click here for transcript

Gluten Free Living – If You're Tootin', It Might Be The Gluten - People experience a myriad of symptoms due to gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, wheat allergies and related illnesses. Join us for a discussion about each of these dietary struggles. We share real-life experiences that will help you confront gluten issues head-on. You are not alone! Click here for transcript

Conspiracy Theories: Which ones Do you Believe? Jeffrey Epstein is alive! The Denver airport is a cover for the New World Order. GASP! That one might be true! Join this discussion about conspiracies that keep Americans asking, "Will we ever know the truth?" Click here for transcript

Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist If someone you love has Narcissistic or Borderline Personality Disorder, you may feel depressed and believe your life is out of control. Join us for a fascinating interview with author and Family Therapist, Margalis Fjelstad. We discuss her book, which helps caretakers and others become less dependent on their relationship with the NP or BP, thus ending the drama and restoring a sense of order to their lives. Click here for transcript

Got Money? Did you know 50% of Americans don't have the funds to cover a $400 emergency? Are you teaching your kids the financial basics of budgeting, saving and paying taxes? Join us for a frank discussion about money and learn about a life-changing budgeting App that can help you save for the vacation/car/home of your dreams. Click here for transcript

Americans and Our Pampered Pets Americans fuel a $72.5 Billion pet industry! We support our fur-babies with toys, treats, pet grooming, and hydrotherapy. Underwater treadmills are just the beginning! There's also Fur-ternity Leave, i.e. paid-time-off for owners with new pets, and $12,000 bedroom sets meant just for Fido. Join us for this eye-opening podcast and you'll also learn about the dating app that matches you with the animal-loving mate of your dreams! Click here for transcript

Thanks for the Comedy, Nextdoor If you don't laugh listening to this episode, you may be missing a funny bone!! Join us, along with a special guest, as we share some of our favorite Nextdoor posts. We love this app! We have found everything from food to dogsitters by relying on our neighbors using Nextdoor. So it's icing on the cake that some posts are giggle-worthy and/or outright, LOL funny. Warning: Explicit language! Click here for transcript

Parenting….HELP! Moms, Dads and caregivers -- want some help making the right parenting decisions? In this episode, Diana, Sarah and Kelly dissect the top 4 Parenting Styles. We help you identify your own parenting style(s), then tell you which style the experts agree is most likely to lead to a happy, well-adjusted adult. No matter your children's ages, this episode may help you become a more effective parent! Click here for transcript