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An episode that reshapes holiday traditions.Here's what's in store for today's episode: * In today's episode, we explore how to have a joyful neurodivergent Christmas by prioritizing your needs and letting go of expectations.* We discuss how autistics rely on routines, and how the holidays can disrupt them, leading to dysregulation and chaos.* Matt and Angela dive into how Hallmark movies portray the stereotypical, picture-perfect version of Christmas—a version that often feels far removed from reality, especially for autistics. They explore how these idealized depictions can create unrealistic expectations and fail to consider the unique ways neurodivergent individuals experience the holiday season.* We talk about how, since autism is genetic, many people in the household during the holidays might also be silently navigating sensory overload while juggling holiday pressures.* Our hosts discuss the challenges of having family members who are autistic but don't identify as such or seek a diagnosis, and how this lack of acknowledgment can increase masking for the openly autistic individuals around them.* Having meltdowns around Christmas doesn't have to feel overwhelming or unmanageable—as long as you have the right tools in place, like sensory supports or safe people to help you navigate the moment.* We discuss the importance of advocating for accommodations and using the acceptance of those accommodations—such as turning off the TV, avoiding twinkle lights, or lowering noise levels for sensory reasons—as a baseline for deciding whether or not to attend holiday gatherings.* We also discuss how unusual and counterintuitive it is for autistics that physical touch, like hugging and kissing relatives, is so heavily emphasized during the holidays. We also dive into how odd—and frankly creepy—it is that kids are expected to sit on a mall Santa's lap and share their secrets.* Having a comfort kit is essential for an autistic person during the holidays—packed with stim toys, eye masks, comfort blankets, and other items to support sensory regulation.* We talk about Matt's Christmas Dragon tradition, which he created with his son, and the importance of crafting personalized family traditions that cater to your sensory and emotional regulation needs.* Matt and Angela discuss the importance of setting and enforcing boundaries at holiday events, including creating a plan to leave early if overstimulation occurs or if the situation calls for it.* We discuss the autistic tendency to be thoughtful gift-givers, as we often pay close attention to and deeply consider people's interests when selecting presents.* Holidays can be especially challenging for autistic people because we're not always able to access our safe foods. We discuss autistic food rules around the holidays, emphasizing that you don't have to eat the family meal if it's unbearable for you. Sometimes, a McNugget platter might be the best food tradition to introduce in an autistic household.* Self-care strategies during the holidays are vital for autistic people. We share some strategies that might work for you, including creating a list of holiday comfort shows and movies, using Christmas-themed comfort blankets and candles, and doing the planning work to ensure your holiday aligns with your needs and preferences.“So, if you're listening to this on the day it's released, you have somehow survived Thanksgiving if you celebrate. And now there is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the day after Christmas, Boxing Day. There's still all of the New Year's expectations. And then there's this entire week or two off school, which, if you're a parent, you have your children at home and still have to figure out how to work. So everything is jumbled and out of order. If you're somebody who has created a life and a schedule to minimize sensory interruptions and other jilted expectations, the holidays are here to f**k with that.” - Angela “We are told what Christmas is, but yet there are an infinite number of variables that impact upon that. Everything from credit card debt to the thing that you're supposed to buy, you can't find.” - Matt“Create a safety plan, do self-care because honestly, the gauntlet between Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day is just this long stretch of psychological horror.” - MattIn today's episode, we dive into navigating the holiday season as an autistic person, focusing on how to manage sensory overload, advocate for accommodations, and create a comfortable environment. Thanks for tuning in! Share your thoughts on the conversation in the comments, and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with fellow listeners on social media. What tips or insights from the episode will help you this holiday season?Resources:Jade Farrington's Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmashttps://subscribepage.io/tO5RvlReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Follow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger and vice president of membership Leigh Purdy discuss the 2024 Hays Community Guide.

Ike Nwabah, Senior Director of Marketing at Higher Logic, talks about everything you need to know about community-based marketing. In recent years, we've seen influencers and content become more important in the B2B landscape. As a result, different communities have emerged and many B2B organizations are trying to determine how to build, grow, and manage their own communities. Today, Ike discusses the marketer's guide to community. Show NotesConnect With:Ike Nwabah: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ike Nwabah, Senior Director of Marketing at Higher Logic, talks about everything you need to know about community-based marketing. In recent years, we've seen influencers and content become more important in the B2B landscape. As a result, different communities have emerged and many B2B organizations are trying to determine how to build, grow, and manage their own communities. Today, Ike discusses the marketer's guide to community. Show NotesConnect With:Ike Nwabah: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Description: Welcome to our latest episode where we explore the powerful dynamics of community-building in business with our esteemed guest, Sophie. With over 20 years of experience in creating high-engagement membership communities, Sophie specializes in assisting startups, non-profits, coaches, and subject matter experts design compelling and scalable member experiences. In this episode, we delve deep into leveraging community power for business growth and scaling impact. Sophie illuminates us on the transition from leading clients individually to empowering them collectively within a community setting. We move away from the ordinary as we discuss creating community experiences that transcend your average Facebook group. Curious about monetizing your community? We've got that covered, too. Sophie shares creative strategies to generate income beyond the usual membership fees. Additionally, we touch on the often misunderstood concept of who should actually lead a community and why it might not be who you think. Our conversation with Sophie is rich with insights, as she answers questions on determining whether a membership community model suits a business, practical advice on managing the potential workload, and the initial steps in building your community. We also explore the challenges of creating exclusivity and value within the community, while maintaining a balance between revenue generation and crafting meaningful member experiences. Sophie lends her expertise on tackling unique challenges that come up when forming membership communities in niche markets. We delve into the delicate balance of authority and dependence in such settings, and how to foster a diverse, engaged, and empowered community. Finally, for those interested in the technical aspect, Sophie discusses the process of deciding and prioritizing essential features and functionalities when evaluating different community platforms. Stay tuned for this enlightening conversation that promises to equip you with practical tips, unique insights, and actionable advice. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing community, this episode is sure to amplify your impact and unlock business growth with the power of community. To connect with Sophie, visit her website https://cliqueworthy.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

Community involvement is a central element in the success of the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup program. Local community leaders, elected officials and the public at-large are encouraged to take a seat at the table to provide input and participate in discussions about cleanup priorities. The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) in Washington, DC, is the designated organization for advocacy and support for communities around DOE sites. In this episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, we talk with ECA Executive Director Seth Kirshenberg about a new Community Guide to Environmental Cleanup. This interactive guide is designed to help communities and other interested parties in developing an effective and collaborative approach in working with DOE toward accomplishment of mutual cleanup goals at DOE sites. Visit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

Ike Nwabah, Senior Director of Marketing at Higher Logic, talks about everything you need to know about community-based marketing. In recent years, we've seen influencers and content become more important in the B2B landscape. As a result, different communities have emerged and many B2B organizations are trying to determine how to build, grow, and manage their own communities. Today, Ike discusses the marketer's guide to community. Show NotesConnect With:Ike Nwabah: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ike Nwabah, Senior Director of Marketing at Higher Logic, talks about everything you need to know about community-based marketing. In recent years, we've seen influencers and content become more important in the B2B landscape. As a result, different communities have emerged and many B2B organizations are trying to determine how to build, grow, and manage their own communities. Today, Ike discusses the marketer's guide to community. Show NotesConnect With:Ike Nwabah: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Post Podcast Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger along with vice president of Marketing and Communications Mariah Legleighter share information about the Chamber's Community Guides.

On this episode of the Post Podcast Hays Chamber vice president of membership Rhonda Meyerhoff and vice president of marketing and communication Mariah Legleiter stop by to share information about the relaunched Chamber referral program.   Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  The Hays chamber has relaunched their referral program Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mariah Legleiter along with Vice President of membership, Rhonda Meyerhoff stopped by to share the details on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Some might have heard, we just finished up the coupon book in print.   Mariah Legleiter  Yeah, hopefully in the next few hours. Actually.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Yeah, out in October, later this month. This is October, isn't it?   James Bell  Yeah. We're just getting into it. It's the fourth. I had to look, I had to look, I don't know,   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  I missed the changing the month.   James Bell  How involved you guys were the calendar change? You didn't even know it. Sarah, you're working them too hard. Oh, my goodness. That's gonna be so exciting. Because there's, I don't, you know, as somebody that works in publishing, and now it's digital publishing, so it's a little different. But there's nothing I don't think more exciting than when you hand off something like that to the printer. And you're waiting for it to come back. Because you know, there's gonna be a mistake. There's always a mistake. Yeah. And you're gonna see it. As soon as you pick it up. You're like, dang it. There's my mistake. But then you're also going to be like, Look at what I did. Yeah. Look how cool this is.   Mariah Legleiter  Yeah, I think that was my first my first experience without the Community Guide last year was yeah, it was an amazing feeling. Yeah.   James Bell  About turning, turning an idea into a real physical object. Yeah. You just, I mean, you can do stuff online all day. And it feels good. That's great. But getting that thing in your Yes,   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  yes. Yes. i My first mistake was revealed on my first project back in 1981. And it had gone through several edit things. And like you said, opened up the box, and there was the word that was misspelled. So yeah, I just know that now. I'm not perfect. Try as hard as I made to make everything right. But I think this coupon book may be a first extent. Well, your guide was good. So yeah, I think it'll be great. So we're excited. Yeah. Yeah. And, you know, these are some of the reasons to why our members are really proud, James, to belong to the the chamber and be a member of the chamber for these different various opportunities. Because in in our book, if they were not a chamber member, then then they weren't allowed. Yeah, yeah. And, and many of them, they're, they're really so happy about their chamber membership, that they end up talking to other businesses about it, and that it's an opportunity to for them to gain much by by joining the chamber, so we decided that we wanted to revitalize the referral program. Very cool. Yeah.   James Bell  Who doesn't love a referral program? That is like the most effective marketing you can really have? I think,   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  I think so too, is word of mouth. Yeah. Yeah. We know that. That's great. So yeah, if the the business analysts say, what's a business that's not in town, let's let's go CQRS talks to U V. W. And you see, W decides to that they want to join the chamber, and we know that QRS talk to him, then, yeah, there's some referral money in there. And it used to be that that was going didn't have quite the same as a reward as what it is now that we're going to give it's $25 and chamber checks. I realized $25 isn't going to make you rich, but who doesn't like some acknowledgement for their efforts? Yeah. And just the fun of receiving something that maybe you weren't planning on meeting your budget? You know, gosh, we have we have some people that I would anticipate are probably worth quite a bit. And they get tickled pink over a $25. Yeah, chamber check. Yeah. So it's, it's a good way for us to, to acknowledge that our members are doing that, you know, we want them to know, we're paying attention and, and show our appreciation for what they're doing. That all helps the chamber to grow. And also, it's paying them I guess, for some extra work that they're doing or maybe sometimes it was an uncomfortable conversation that they had. That's right. Yeah. So yeah, we're getting bring back that referral program. And, you know, James, there's lots of reasons for people to be happy with a chamber. You know, one of so many times when people think of the chamber they think of all the events that We do. And yes, those of yours   James Bell  do a lot of   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  yes, we do. Yes, we did   James Bell  talk about some of those here in a little bit. Yeah.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  And so that then other businesses will say that they can't go to all those events. So there's no reason for him to belong to the chamber, which is nothing really farther from reality. When you stop and look it, let's just take childcare task force of Ellis County, for example. You know, even though I may not have children that need daycare, if I'm running a business, and I find out that there's going to be more people working through a childcare effort promoted by the chamber, that means more expendable income. And they just might spend money at my store my business. And so it, it's kind of a revolving circle with that. So that advocacy that we're out there, we're doing, we'll go on to Ellis County Commissioner meetings, the city of Hays meetings, school board, the single board meetings, helping Ellis now what we did here in Hays to help advocate for a school bond chatting with Victoria on different things that we might be able to help them with as well. There's a lot of advocating going on. And that's the number one reason why chambers were actually formed was for them to get together as a pool and to advocate for causes that were going to help their businesses. So that's huge. Yeah, that that visibility, then that you get with those free benefits, inviting people to chamber chats, or to the ribbon cuttings, or the groundbreakings or the catching ups, I most always tell our businesses that are going to schedule one of those, please invite the individuals that you want to make sure that are here, you might have some customers that are not directly related to the chamber, that if those are people that you would like to have, send them an invitation column, let them know that you'd love to have them there. Because that celebration, although it's a chamber celebration, it's also the business member celebration. And so it's fun for them to have the people in their lives that were important in making their business what, what it is? Sure. So lots of reasons. Gosh, what's another one where I look here? We   Mariah Legleiter  have a lot of development opportunities, too. So there's there's tons of learning opportunities where you can get a competitive edge over non members with exclusive training opportunities on all kinds of hot topics. I mean, we have one coming up, but Mike Hankey seminar that we have that we've kind of partnered with the I'm going to get that wrong western Kansas Human Resource Management Association, I think. Right. Yeah, it's something that we we kind of approached them about and   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  it was actually Heartland credit. Oh, okay. Yeah, we found out about Mike Hankey through that. Okay, yes. And they said, This is somebody that you need to bring to town. And he's going to talk about setting yourself apart in the job market as an employer that's trying to hire people. So   James Bell  talking about an important skill right now. Yeah. Oh, my God. Absolutely.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  So at the Chamber, we're not just sitting around talking about it. We're actually trying to do things to help our businesses with those different aspects, you know, so he'll do a seminar on Thursday, the 27th. And we'll talk about that probably more with another segment. And then on the 28th, he's going to, he's going to talk to our members at the luncheon about, you got to know how are you going to keep them? You know, that that whole piece, and they're both very, very important pieces, you know, I'm of the firm belief. I'm 63. James, and I'm so proud to say that, that in my career, there's a lot of things I've learned that I think I can always learn more, or sometimes you'd go to those events, and it gives you more energy, again, to go back and, and do or you forgot about something you were doing it worked really well. So maybe this can help you to remember what those things were. And so I think everyone can benefit from from this education experience. And yeah, we have other places where MDC through Fort Hays, there's a special discount on training, if you're a chamber member for any of their training. And so yeah, different opportunities like that.   James Bell  Even here on the morning show yesterday, we were speaking with a couple of the leadership Hayes class guys, they're doing the Green Ribbon haze, which I thought was such a cool program and they mentioned this is a chamber this come out of the chamber. Yes.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Isn't that a great program that they're done? Anyone, man? Is it? Is it going to end up being a podcast or anything?   James Bell  If it is? Yeah, you'll see it on post here. Probably next couple days.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Oh, that's great. I would really encourage your listeners to go and see what they're trying to do. And I think it can help make a difference for things. So to schools. Yeah. And so it is great. And that, yes, like you said, that came out of the chamber. And then we go ahead. Oh,   Mariah Legleiter  I was, you know, something fun that I didn't realize until, you know, working at the Chamber is that we found a statistic from American business magazine that says 63% of consumers are more likely to buy products and services from companies that are members of a local chamber, I think is a super strong and important number. I mean, that just shows you know, the the trust and the the relationship that you can build with the consumers, just by being a member of the chamber by being a member of the chamber.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Yes, absolutely. So yeah. And then you did you talked about that credit, credibility, yeah, members, perks and those learning opportunities, you know, and those connections, we do have opportunities for you to build really strong connections, absolutely. Through those events, that's one of the main things that those events can help you to is for you to build connections, you may have the opportunity to talk with someone that you couldn't get in front of otherwise. And so now, it's just really, really strong.   James Bell  Yeah, you know, I remember from my time in the business world, one of the things that was a huge lesson for me, was learning how many people didn't know what was going on in our businesses, like if we were we'd have a special and we would think that we were saturating, we'd be sending out coupons and doing door knockers, and we thought everybody would know, and then come to find out later, we do surveys, and it'd be like 10% a percent, you can always get that word out there. And again, that word of mouth is so valuable to spread whatever message it is whether you know, it's new specials, or new products, or sales, new opening, whatever it is,   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  on the mouth, and even our newsletters. Members are welcome to put inserts in our newsletters, business connection section is for businesses that have something special going on and anniversary or, you know, some news that they would put in and so, yeah, lots and lots of opportunities to get your name out. Oh my gosh, our team members, actually once a quarter can email all the other chamber members just gets their name out in front of them. And, you know, over 400   James Bell  of them, right, a high, close to 500. justifies   Mariah Legleiter  the 500 real valuable.   James Bell  Oh, my hands on that list. What are we gonna do? We're gonna sign up, right? Well, yeah, contact     Rhonda.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Yes, absolutely. So, um, I was gonna go somewhere, and it's gone. I guess. That's part of being sick. I know what it was. When I graduated in 1981. James, it took seven touches. So a mailer, a radio, AD, a T TV, whatever, it took seven touches for an individual to even consider doing business with your company. That's for them just to consider. That's not saying they will. That's for them to consider. And that number is now 12. Whoa, yeah,   James Bell  I thought I'd go down.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Look at look at all that's out there. Yeah. That's trying to get people's attention. Suppose   James Bell  that's true. Yeah. We've always got some chirping or beeping at us emails pop in and all kinds of crazy.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Absolutely. And it's good to have a spread of all those mediums. So yeah, we're just one other opportunity for your business to get their name out there.   James Bell  Love it. Well, guys, before we run out of time, we better talk about the weekly events because I'm sure you guys have some going on. There's always some going on down chamber.   Rhonda Meyerhoff, vice president of membership  Absolutely, absolutely. This is you know, low week   Mariah Legleiter  we were used to,   James Bell  it'll be like, Oh, I can see there's like a 404 thing. Yeah,   Mariah Legleiter  it is kind of you know, we were joking earlier about being so busy. We are so busy today that we actually have something going on right now. So we have a catching up event with the USD 489 Foundation for Educational Excellence is going on right now at the Rockwell Administration Center. And then on the fifth, just tomorrow, we have the Hayes young professionals is having a lunch with leaders at noon at Paisley, pear wine bar bistro and market. On the sixth. We are having Earth H yp is having their network and Engagement Committee meeting at 1205 at the Welcome Center. And then on Friday, we'll wrap things up with our chamber chat with options downtown at Union Pacific Park. And now it'll be at 9am on Friday.

In this episode we talk with Stephen Piggott, of the Western States Center. We will discuss a resource that he and his colleagues produced: A Community Guide for Opposing Hate. We'll hear more about what motivates anti-democratic groups, how they work, and talk about what communities can do to oppose hate.Full TranscriptDownload the toolkit: A Community Guide for Opposing HateDownload the toolkit:  Confronting Conspiracy Theories and Bigotry at HomeLearn more about the Western States CenterLearn more about the Bard Center for the Study of HateLearn more about Montana Human Rights NetworkLink to action plan, materials, and toolkit from the recent United We Stand Summit, held at the White House.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our earlier episode: Not in Our Town - With Patrice O'NeillGuest Bio:Stephen Piggott is a Program Analyst & Trainer/Organizer with Western States Center. Stephen is an expert on various forms of right-wing extremism, including white nationalism and the organized anti-immigrant/anti-Muslim movements. Stephen has spent the past decade monitoring and exposing the far-right and previously worked for both the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League. He began his work in this field with the Center for New Community. He received his BA in political science with minors in Islamic and Irish studies from DePaul University in Chicago.  

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger discusses how the Chamber works to serve area businesses. Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  The Hays Chamber continues to be a champion for area businesses, President and CEO Sarah Wasinger stops by to share some of the details of benefits of membership on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Sarah Wasinger  Very often we talk about the different activities or events that we have going on. There's always a ton of those, there's always a ton of those Exactly. But kind of getting back to the meat and potatoes of what we as a chamber do to support our businesses and nonprofit organizations. Because I know we talk a lot about, it's not just businesses that can benefit but our nonprofits to have a lot to gain from being a vested member in our chamber. So one of the big things, obviously, that we've been talking about this last year has been the chamber blue of Kansas Association health plan. And so our Chamber members that are at the connector level or higher, actually have the ability to access that plan. A little bit later, we'll talk about one of our newer chamber member levels for childcare providers, they actually can access that plan too. So that's kind of kind of be a new benefit that we're going to be able to give to our childcare providers that might be listening. Oh, very cool. Yes. One of the other things that we talked about so much her businesses is workforce, and that job attraction is just really challenging and competitive right now. And so a back end, the end of June this year, we actually added the ability for businesses that are Chamber members to post their weekend job positions on our chambers website. So they can actually log into their account, copy and paste, whatever job posting, they already have available. It's not really recreating the wheel, if they're advertising that job in other places, why not do it on the Chamber's website, too. And we know that there's a lot of folks when they're considering moving to Hayes and Ellis County, that their first stop is actually our chamber website. And so if we had those jobs available on the website, that might be a good place for people to have additional visibility.   James Bell  Yeah, and I would think anybody right now looking for help, probably any little bit of assistance they can get is much appreciated.   Sarah Wasinger  Absolutely. And you can be as thorough with those job postings as you want to be or as minimal. You know, if you want to get your benefits package and things of that nature in there, you can also select a date range for when you want that job to be open. And then if for any reason, you get very lucky and you find that perfect person sooner than later, we can manually take down the job listing. So it's not being advertised past. It's needed a timeline. Very cool, very cool. One of the things that we also talk about on a regular basis is our hot deals. And so this is something the end of the year that we're always reminding our members, you know, make sure you use up those benefits that are a part of your membership package before you lose them by the end of the year. And so hot deals are a way for businesses to upload different savings or maybe tickets for an event that they're trying to sell. Or maybe just a new product or service that they're trying to get off the ground and running, all those different types of things. Maybe you're a nonprofit, and you're just looking to have board members, and you want that extra place to advertise that you're seeking board members, it doesn't necessarily have to be something that you're selling, it could just be another advertising tool, essentially, that you're already paying for within your membership. And if you look at his chamber.com, and then you look at the top right hand side of the page, there's going to be a hot deals logo. And so you literally just click on that, and you'll be able to access all of the hot deals that we currently have for our members.   James Bell  Very cool. I like going in there and I was clicking while you were talking. I didn't get there fast enough to see what you have out there. Because I always like to go and see because there's always some really cool stuff going on there. And oh, yeah, I don't want to I don't want to spoil it. But I wish it's mentioned this the like, pays Public Library wine and cheese fundraiser. We were just talking about this a little bit earlier. Yes, that's on there.   Sarah Wasinger  Absolutely. So it's like I said, it's a great way to just kind of talk about events, sell tickets, and things of that nature. Another thing that we'd love to do, and we talked a little bit about this a few weeks ago was our Community Guide. And so that is a piece that we utilize as a Chamber of Commerce to really market Hayes. We worked very closely with our Hayes Convention and Visitor's Bureau to put that piece together every year, we only feature Chamber members. That's a very big important thing for folks to remember. Because we'll actually have some people call and say, Hey, we want to be in the Cirrus Community Guide. Well, let's talk membership. First, we want to feature as many businesses as possible. But really at the end of the day, we are funded by our membership dues and non dues revenue. So that is why we solely focus on, you know, connecting our Chamber members to our community.   James Bell  Yeah, absolutely. I'm sure you would do it for free, if you could, but that's just not realistic.   Sarah Wasinger  It's not realistic. That's right. So we we in general love and want to support the entire business community. But at the end of the day, you have to take care of the hand that feeds you. And so that's kind of how we reserve that right for that.   James Bell  Absolutely. And, you know, speaking of that, yeah, I think a lot of times those Chamber members, they can kind of help each other out but just because of the commute already kind of sense of it all.   Sarah Wasinger  Yes, that's one thing that we actually talked about at the office that we've really been seeing a lot of lately, James is, you know, when we have members that are hosting a chamber chat or ribbon cutting, we are finding out that they're utilizing other Chamber members, when they're, you know, scheduling people to help, you know, have their food and beverages ready for their events and things like that. And we love that. It's really just a cross support of those who are, you know, there to invest their time with one another. So, speaking of events, that's obviously another huge benefit for our members, is our chamber will come in into whether it'd be a chamber chat, or ribbon cutting a groundbreaking for a new project, perhaps you are just needing to, you know, talk about an anniversary that you're celebrating and things of that nature, we want to come in and celebrate those big, special events with you as a chamber. Obviously, our group of ambassadors is a group of 50 men and women who it's their job to come to those events, and to learn about the products and services, or just in general more about what that business has to offer our community. And then they become the word of mouth advertising arm as well as our staff. And because they've gone to that event, they've learned about what your business can do. And they'll start being that referral system for you in the community. And there's nothing more powerful than that. And really, at the end of the day, some of our events and just getting more intimate with our members, by understanding everything that they have to offer, that's one of the largest benefits of membership is because we've now connected you to the rest of the business community that kind of is buying into and believing in the fact that we are stronger when we work together.   James Bell  Absolutely. You know, we talk about all day tech, get social media and all that kind of stuff interjecting into our lives. But a lot of times that old school, just kind of classic networking, that the big shaken palms, and having the face to face time really is what matters to   Sarah Wasinger  folks, really, it is so important. And, you know, I still think that we value the old way of doing things here in Ellis County. And like you said, just breaking bread with people, you know, spending intentional time with folks. There's nothing better than that. And quite frankly, it's probably the most rewarding part of our jobs is because we get to then celebrate the successes of our members and what's going on in our community.   James Bell  Very cool. To me, like going on in the community, you guys are always I see out and about, or almost every meeting, there's somebody there, it's usually you. But yeah, like sitting meetings, county meetings, you guys are also dialed in to all of those kinds of happenings as well.   Sarah Wasinger  Absolutely. So from an advocacy standpoint, you know, we talked about the things that happen in the background that maybe aren't quite as visible. And so us attending those meetings just really makes sure that we as an organization are plugged into the different projects and things going on. And so you know, for our members that do construction or things like that, you know, that gives us the option to say, Hey, have you seen the project that's going on here? Do you know that there's a bid going on over on this side of things. So again, just making sure that our government entities, they do a really good job, I believe, for the most part in choosing local contractors and things like that, to so long as they're available to do the work. I know that they were very cognizant about keeping our money local. So we very much appreciate and value that as well.   James Bell  Very cool. You know, there are some, also some tangible, I think financial benefits to being a chamber member, especially when you talk about some of the events that you guys do down there.   Sarah Wasinger  Yes, so we do offer discounts to several of our members for some of our kind of professional development programming. Um, so obviously, we partner very well with our Fort Hays State University Management Development Center. And so you can get a 15% discount by doing the programs through them. And there are a few throughout the year that that does not apply to you. But in general, you can get a discount, or bulk mail stamp for people who still want to do a traditional mail service for advertising or marketing. And sometimes that can be enough to pay for the membership itself. And if you're just even doing one mailing   James Bell  mailing gets ridiculously expensive, if you're a business owner out there, and you've never had to bike mail, things like the bill just it just you just watch it rack up, it's ding ding, ding, ding, ding. Oh, my goodness, one, how much am I spending on shipping out things?   Sarah Wasinger  Come see us. Dale Carnegie's another one of those great, you know, partnerships that we have our members receive a 15% discount for that. And then even Eagle meds flight service for if you need to be airlifted. You know, if the end for seeable should happen. You know, that's a good discount that you can access to so just a lot of different things that you can take advantage of. And we have discounts on the Community Guide, you know, that we were talking about, depending on the different level of membership that you have to   James Bell  Yeah, very cool. Very cool. Well, we got just a few minutes left and I want to hear more about this thing we talked about we stopped if I can get it out. The thing we started this segment with Yes. I want to hear more. You wanna hear more? I want to hear more about the gosh, now I've drawn a blank on the name of it is hoping you'd have it The membership packet. Yes, yes, the membership.   Sarah Wasinger  So the membership packet can currently be found on the Hayes chamber website. And you'll see it broken down into two different ways. We have a packet that describes and outlines our current levels for 2022. And then we also have a packet for 2023. So if you're maybe planning on membership for next year, but don't really know where to start, I would just encourage folks to go look at that membership packet there, the childcare level of membership is what you will see that's new. And then we have that community level that are new. And we really wanted to do a benefit that was good for our providers. And so we want to elevate how they're seen across the community, and really bring them into the business community as well. So that's kind of why our board has approved a special level for them. And that gives them unique benefits. And then our community level, should you not be a business per se, but you're just out there and you want to support what the chamber has going on. There's a level there for you too. And that gets you communication from the form of our weekly news blasts, as well as hard newsletter, and just in general, any text notifications or things that go out for events and stuff like that. So it's a great way to stay involved and still support the things we have going on.   James Bell  Very cool. Very cool. And you mentioned the events, we got to talk about this. You've got a good number of them going on again this week, right? We do   Sarah Wasinger   so our hy IPS will have an opportunity to learn about how to do grocery planning, reducing waste and saving money at their x y p event today. And that'll be at 4:30pm at the Hayes Public Library. And Natalie Clemmer on one of our committee chairs is going to be hosting that. And then we also have today, or excuse me Thursday, I think I had a typo there. We're going to be celebrating a another groundbreaking at the Ark Park with the Wonder Woman link. They have a new security project that they're going to be unveiling that day. So very excited. Please come out for that. It's a wonderful park. And this project is going to make sure that it's accessible for folks for years to come. Love that.   James Bell  Yeah, well, if you haven't, if you just haven't been down there yet, go by and check it out. Even if you don't, you know, get out and get into the splashpad. It's really cool just to see the work they did down there.   Sarah Wasinger  It's an amazing opportunity to enjoy our community that much more, that's for sure. And then Thursday as well. We have our H yp Third Thursday social that will be held at the Paisley pear, wine bar bistro and market that starts at 515. And then we finished the week off Friday with our chamber chat with DSN Wk is custom creations. And then at noon, we'll have our ambassador lunch at the Rose Garden banquet home catering on Friday. Very cool,   James Bell  very cool. I love the DSW case custom creations. I've been in there a few times. And I'm always so excited to see the products but then I want to spend more money than I actually should. Well, I   Sarah Wasinger  think the thing that's unique about them is every piece is original, it celebrates a good cause and it gives a different population the chance to hone in on some of their skills that they've got tapped away. So what's better? It's just lets us see something different every time

Activism Through Action by Way of Self-preparation and Self-sufficiency | Da Teachas ~ with Special Guest LeTava Mabiligengo Learn how you can use InBox Dollars to earn extra money online. Click here: https://tinyurl.com/EarnInboxDollars If you are like me, you like vegetables, but eating enough to achieve optimal nutritional value is too much. Living Green SupremeFood is the answer. To learn more, click here: https://tinyurl.com Support the work of The Odyssey Project and its community programs, including the Black Men Lead rite of passage program for young Black males, Restoring Ghettos Forgotten Daughters, Music is Life, Financial Literacy 101 & Beyond, and more at https://checkout.square.site/pay/6bd43633069e41b5baae87299a884aa9 or https://www.theodysseyproject21.top/donate or you can contribute directly through the Cash app at $TheOdysseyProject21 Activism Through Action by Way of Self-preparation and Self-sufficiency | Da Teachas Get Dr. Blanchard's 1st Book, The Black Book of Lamentations at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1S3WZ9 Get Dr. Blanchard's 2nd book, A Community Guide to Student Persistence at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P8QKCP2 Follow Sis. LeTava on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chiefletavaSupport the HER Camp fundraiser at CashApp $SageHouse The Black Wealth Project! | Dr. Rick Wallace To sponsor space in this new book where you can pay tribute to or memorialize someone you love, respect, or owe gratitude, click here: https://www.theodysseyproject21.top/building-black-generational-wealth/ or if you want to go directly to the sponsorship page, click here: https://bit.ly/2WAmUFBBlackWealthProject Categories: Bronze: $25 and below Silver: $26 - $50 Gold: $51 - $75 Platinum: $76 and above Also, Platinum sponsorships of $100 or more will have their memorials printed on a personal page. In other words, they will not share their page. Platinum sponsorships of $250 or more will be able to submit an image with their memorial. Get your signed copy of my 19 book, Born in Captivity: Psychopathology as a Legacy of Slavery at http://www.theodysseyproject21.top/born-in-capitivity/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rick-wallace3/message

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger and vice president of marketing and communications Mariah Legleiter share information about the 2023 Community Guide.

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger and vice president of marketing and communications Mariah Legleiter share information about the 2023 Community Guide.

“Lake City Chamber Chat” Ava LaRue speaks with Elizabeth Greenawalt, Events and Membership Coordinator for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce about the Annual Meeting recap, Girl's Day Out on Saturday, Community Guide in the making, volunteers for Tour De Pepin on June 4th and sponsorship for summer events.

As impacts from Hurricane Ida continue to be assessed, Pontchartrain Conservancy's Water Quality Program Director Brady Skaggs discusses how the storm affected water quality across the region and what actions you can take to improve water quality in nearby waterways. Skaggs also highlights the newly-launched Lake and Coast App that puts water quality data at your fingertips. As a reminder, you can find ways to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida here, and don't forget to check out our newly-launched Community Guide to Coastal Restoration!

As impacts from Hurricane Ida continue to be assessed, Pontchartrain Conservancy's (https://scienceforourcoast.org/) Water Quality Program Director Brady Skaggs discusses how the storm affected water quality across the region and what actions you can take to improve water quality in nearby waterways. Skaggs also highlights the newly-launched Lake and Coast App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scienceforourcoast.lakeandcoast&pcampaignid=pcampaignidMKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1) that puts water quality data at your fingertips. As a reminder, you can find ways to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida here (https://mississippiriverdelta.org/ida/), and don't forget to check out our newly-launched Community Guide to Coastal Restoration (https://mississippiriverdelta.org/handbook/)!

Darlene Cavalier is a professor at Arizona State University and the founder of SciStarter, Science Cheerleaders, and cofound of ECAST.  She joins us to talk about Citizen Science Month and all of the ways that you can help scientists do research.Sorry, y'all really long intro this week!April listener contest winner at: 5:00Main story at: 17:48Show notesThe Library & Community Guide to Citizen Science  SciStarterZooniverseStephanie Peters ArtistAOS Community Congress on English Bird NamesDavid Yarnold Stepping Down Audubon for All Union TwitterIntro Bird Call: Wilson’s Warbler (Recorded May 2019 Cannon Beach, OR)Outro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded April 2021, Cannon Beach, OR)Connect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

Bailey Pate kicks us off with our very first episode of the Home Buying Series and we are loving it. Bailey is a real estate agent with Keller Williams and has been ranked one of the Top 50 Maine Real Estate Agents on Social Media by Property Spark. On this episode Bailey walks us through what a typical day in her life looks like as a real estate agent, what the process was like to become a real estate agent, and some of the difficulties she has faced throughout the pandemic. Bailey also walks us through some home buying tips. We know many of our listeners are looking into buying and right now, the market is HOT (for sellers). This can make things very challenging for a first time buyer, but Bailey breaks it down for us, step by step. We love the resources that Bailey provides for prospective buyers on her site. She creates lots of useful content that we strongly encourage you all to use as tools. Download Bailey's Home Buyer Guide:: https://baileypate.com/buy/Looking to Move to Maine? Download Bailey's Community Guide:: https://baileypate.com/relocation/Follow Bailey on Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/soldwithbailey/

For full archive resources for this presentation:http://keepitsacred.itcmi.org/2021/01/effective-strategies-to-reach-patients-for-colorectal-cancer-screening-during-covid-19-part-ii-crc-screening-awareness-month-implementation-strategies-at-the-grass-roots-level/American Indian Cancer Foundation’s Colorectal Cancer Toolkit:https://4dmdemos.com/aicf/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AICAF_CRCToolkit_PRINT-1.pdfDate:  January 28, 2021Time:  3 – 4 p.m. ETPRESENTED BY:Melissa BuffaloDeputy DirectorAmerican Indian Cancer FoundationBeth Sieloff, MPHProgram ManagerCancer Prevention and Control ProgramsInter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.DESCRIPTION:American Indian Cancer Foundation’s Colorectal Cancer Toolkit:https://4dmdemos.com/aicf/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AICAF_CRCToolkit_PRINT-1.pdfThis webinar takes the strategies discussed in the January 20th webinar “Effective Strategies to Reach Patients for Colorectal Cancer Screening During COVID-19” and provides you the opportunity to design a program fit for your Urban or Rural community.  We will present the American Indian Cancer Foundation Toolkit along with tips from experienced clinicians and health educators to implement a successful CRC Screening Awareness Campaign in March of 2021.During the January 20th, you’ll hear from the Epidemiologists who are National experts in the field of colorectal cancer; and on January 28th you’ll have the opportunity to talk to some of your peers, review the evidence-based practices and identify your Local Community Experts who can help implement the best strategies for your American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients in 2021.We will have panelists from both Urban and Rural health centers who are experienced throughout Indian Country discuss their successful strategies for patient education, outreach, and screening; and tips to modify your pre-COVID strategies to operating during a pandemic.  We will also provide you quick and easy access to patient education materials that you request and receive by mid-February for use in your community for your CRC Awareness program, and share ideas for additional resources that may be underused.Community Guide:https://www.thecommunityguide.org/US Cancer Statistics:https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/DataViz.htmlUS Cancer Statistics Public Use Databases:https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/uscs/public-use/index.htmFIT Flu Model Resource:https://www.mpqhf.org/QIO/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FluFIT-3.pdfIHS Formulary:https://www.ihs.gov/nptc/formularysearch/American Indian Cancer Foundation CRC Infographic:https://www.americanindiancancer.org/acif-resource/colorectal-cancer-infographic/Social Media Toolkit:https://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/tools/guidelines/index.html

Are you struggling to find information on how to use Sysmon for your security efforts? In this episode, Carlos Perez, a Research Team lead at TrustedSec, shares all about the TrustedSec Sysmon Community Guide. Discover why Carlos created this guide and how it helps empower defenders with the information they need to leverage this great tool. Also, listen in to hear about Carlos’s extensive knowledge gained in working to detect attackers.

Shabbat 10 17 20 | Community Guide Lines by Zion Hebraic Congregation

Ali Fraenkel is sunshine in human form who shines her light all over the WORTHY community as a community organizer and guide.We talk about:How she shows up in the community as a mentor, friend, and community builder.The sweet story of the most love filled email I’ve ever received from a stranger and how they led to us being soul sisters and collaborators.Our favorite parts about the WORTHY community, including our Facebook group that increases in engagement 1000% every month, how our women connect and meet up across the world, how the women become empowered in their careers, finances, and relationships, and how they support each other.Ali’s take on intuitively sensing and feeling if joining the WORTHY community is right for you.Join WORTHY by Wednesday to get $2500 in bonus content. Here’s the link to learn more and sign up! https://www.melissamoffet.com/worthy

The Legacy Recorder Community Guide Somewhere someone in your life is experiencing death, grief, and unimaginable loss. Perhaps you yourself have experienced these monumental moments that shape our perception of the world. This book, and the process contained within it, is my response and expression of self-discovery as I processed the death of my father, the birth of my daughter, and a life irrevocably changed. What you will find in this book is an easy to use writing method that you can implement in groups or individually with the people you love and care for to help them tell their life stories. I know this is no small promise and the book may not seem long enough to accomplish this, but I assure you it's all in there. You already have everything you need to help someone else rediscover their human dignity, this book makes it a little easier. You can purchase the ebook here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5minutestorytelling/message

The Legacy Recorder Community Guide Somewhere someone in your life is experiencing death, grief, and unimaginable loss. Perhaps you yourself have experienced these monumental moments that shape our perception of the world. This book, and the process contained within it, is my response and expression of self-discovery as I processed the death of my father, the birth of my daughter, and a life irrevocably changed. What you will find in this book is an easy to use writing method that you can implement in groups or individually with the people you love and care for to help them tell their life stories. I know this is no small promise and the book may not seem long enough to accomplish this, but I assure you it's all in there. You already have everything you need to help someone else rediscover their human dignity, this book makes it a little easier. You can purchase the ebook here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5minutestorytelling/message

The Legacy Recorder Community Guide If you have ever daydreamed about writing your story or sharing your life experiences, this is the book for you. Inside you’ll find a simple way to tell your story, one page at a time. Maybe you know someone that has a great story to tell, but they need a little help. This book will give you the tools you need to help them tell their story, one page at a time The Legacy Recorder Community Guide is here to give you the opportunity to work with your family to write down their stories. Using simple storytelling methods, families can work together to capture their stories. Regardless of age, everyone has something to contribute. This guide contains the information and tools necessary to support you in your storytelling journey. You can buy the physical book for $15.00 with free shipping (within the US) by clicking here. It is also available as an ebook on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

Anna Gannon is a mom, the Community Guide and Editorial Lead at Expectful, a Writer and a Yoga & Meditation Guide. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Yoga Today and The Expectful Blog. Anna is passionate about the importance of the mind, body, and baby connection. Her mission is to improve women's emotional health during their fertility, pregnancy and new motherhood experience by sharing open and honest stories, educating them on the benefits of meditation and movement and most importantly, letting them know they are never alone. Along with sharing some important aspects of her mom life journey,  Anna also has answers to some of the most come questions about meditation like... What is meditation? Why is meditation so beneficial? What is the ideal length of time for daily meditation? How can a mother incorporate meditation into their daily lives? You can learn more about Anna and the Expectful Podcast and App here: expectful.com or annagannon.com Join us next time as we welcome Dr. Jay Warren to the show.  Dr. Jay is the host of one of the TOP pregnancy and birth podcasts, Healthy Births, Happy Babies. He has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for 18 years. He is also the Wellness Care Coordinator at the CAP Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where 90% of his practice is pregnant or postpartum women and babies under one year old. Dr. Jay just launched a new podcast dedicated to dads called the "The Dadhood Journey”, where he shares real-life lessons and practical tools to support new dads in navigating their parenthood experience.  See you next time on the Pure Nurture Podcast and be sure to invite dad to listen in with you next week!

The Chamber utilizes various avenues and platforms to communicate its story and highlight its members to the Fresno area community. Listen as our President/CEO Nathan Ahle and Communications Specialist Diana Giraldo breakdown the Chamber’s use of print publications, email campaigns, and digital platforms to disseminate the its message. Giraldo also goes in-depth into the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn series and the Junior Board program. Episode Highlights: - The Chamber is in the process of creating next year’s Community Guide and Directory. Ad sales are open - The next Chamber Connect Magazine will be delivered to members next week. - The Junior Board class has been selected. The Class’s first meeting is at the end of this month. - Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

A few of my favorite ways to be a better writer... things you can do today :) Also how I wrote The Legacy Recorder Community Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/legacyrecorder/support

John Starke preaches from Colossians 3:12-17, finishing our Total Christ sermon series. You can find the corresponding Community Guide here.

In this episode, I had a lovely chat with Anna Gannon. Anna is a mom, the Community Guide and Editorial Lead at Expectful, a Writer and a Yoga & Meditation Guide. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Yoga Today and The Expectful Blog. Anna is passionate about the importance of the mind, body, and sometimes baby connection. You can find Anna at: https://www.annagannon.com https://www.expectful.com

Today’s guest, Anna Gannon, is a Mother, Writer, Yoga Teacher and Co-Founder and Community Guide at Expectful.com. At 7 ½ months pregnant she was let go from her position as a yoga instructor and uncertain of her next steps. Anna had always struggled with depression and while she had never previously used meditation as a tool, a timely connection opened her up to the world of mindfulness - and had a life-saving impact on her postpartum experience. Anna hadn’t done a lot of preparation for her daughter’s birth, reflecting the experience of her mother who never complained and had seven children. But, when she experienced breastfeeding issues so severe her nipples were cracked and bleeding and she had difficulty sleeping, the meditation she’d been experimenting with would become a non-negotiable daily practice. Anna is passionate about the benefits of meditation for mothers. Facing postpartum depression and at one point questioning whether her daughter would be better off without her, she describes meditation as saving her life. As the Co-Founder and Community Guide at Expectful, she has created a safe place for women to share, to listen, and to be heard in supportive conversations during their fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood journey.This episode launches our collaboration with Expectful, a guided meditation app for each stage of the motherhood journey - you can sign up for an exclusive 1 month free trial here! In This Episode: ● Overcoming emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy ● How she dealt with breastfeeding and sleep issues ● How meditation can assist mothers through every stage of motherhood ● How using meditations can ease postpartum depression ● The importance of support and community for women ● How to be more present in life ● How to calm your thoughts ● How to celebrate and experience the whole spectrum of motherhood ● How to get a free 1 month trial of guided meditations through Expectful ● Join us for our 3o Days of Mindfulness this month - more info on our Facebook page Show Notes: Expectful — 1 Month Free Trial for MotherBirth Community Members Expectful on Facebook 30 Days of Mindfulness with Motherbirth and Expectful

Guest: Anna Gannon: a mom, the Community Guide and Editorial Lead at Expectful.com (guided meditation site for pregnancy and motherhood), a writer and a yoga & meditation guide. In this episode, we will cover: how a major life change in her 3rd trimester lead Anna to meditation and how it helped not only have a fantastic birth, but it helped her heal through postpartum depression. how an ice storm in Canada showed us how much stress affects pregnancy and children's health. how meditation can help with sleep, anxiety, energy levels, depression, anger and so much more. Resources mentioned in the conversation: the Expectful website: www.Expectful.com link to a list of Anna Gannon's articles she's written on conception, pregnancy and motherhood: https://expectful.com/blog/author/anna/ About Anna Gannon: Anna Gannon is a mom, the Community Guide and Editorial Lead at Expectful, a writer and a yoga & meditation guide. Her work has been featured on the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Yoga Today and the Expectful Blog. Anna is passionate about the importance of the mind, body, and sometimes baby connection. Her mission is to improve women's emotional health during their fertility, pregnancy and new motherhood experience by sharing open and honest stories, educating them on the benefits of meditation and movement and most importantly, letting them know they are never alone.

Topic:Making Sure All People Have Access to Affordable Food In This Episode:[02:16] Mike gives some background on the topic for today’s episode. [02:38] Julia Freedgood is introduced. [02:47] Julia tells about the American Farmland Trust. [03:08] Julia shares why farmland and food equity are important. [04:19] Julia explains what food equity is. [05:40] Julia talks about whether food insecurity is a real problem. [06:50] Julia reflects on what needs to be done to attack the problem of food insecurity. [09:08] Julia gives examples of communities that are making progress in the issue of food insecurity. [11:28] Julia provides information about resources on the Growing Food Connections website. [13:44] Julia shares how to access the Community Guide to Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems. [15:00] Julia identifies some of the issues that are creating an obstacle to food security and food equity. [19:45] Julia communicates what the average person can do to be supportive of more food security for other people. [23:23] Mike mentions the book “The New Grand Strategy.” Guest:Julia Freedgood is the Assistant Vice President of Programs for the American Farmland Trust and oversees federal, state and local program and policy efforts to support farmland protection and agricultural viability. Organization:American Farmland Trust is dedicated to preserving the nation’s farm and ranch land – and critical natural resources like soil and water. They also make sure to never forget that it is people – our family farmers and ranchers – who feed us and sustain America. Take Away Quotes:“The American Farmland Trust is a national nonprofit organization. We were founded in 1980 to protect farmland for farming, so our mission is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.” “For us, in the context of the project that I was talking about, which is a project American Farmland Trust is part of called Growing Food Connections, and the goal of that project is to strengthen community food systems by supporting small and midsize farmers who are growing food within their communities and regions, and also by improving food access, food security, or food equity. And so for the food-equity piece, we’re really looking at making sure that all people in a community have access to affordable food that’s culturally appropriate, the kind of food they’re familiar with and like to eat, and that it’s readily available.” “Fifty million people in the country are affected by food insecurity, and so that means lack of access to food on a regular basis. It doesn’t mean that they’re starving, necessarily, but it does mean that they don’t have food access every day, three meals a day, healthy food. It’s gotten a little bit better in the last few years, but it’s still worse than it was before the Great Recession, and it’s still a problem that we need to work on. And you find it especially in low-wealth communities and communities of color and rural communities.” “Through the project [Growing Food Connections], we studied what we call Communities of Innovation, and so these would be places across the country that have really addressed food-system issues through planning and policy and building partnerships and making investments.” Resources:https://www.farmland.org (American Farmland Trust) http://www.farmlandinfo.org (Farmland Information Center) http://growingfoodconnections.org (Growing Food Connections) https://www.amazon.com/New-Grand-Strategy-Prosperity-Sustainability-ebook/dp/B0191KMH96 (“The New Grand Strategy”)

Jeff Conant directs Friends of the Earth's international forests program, which campaigns to protect forests and the rights of forest-dependent peoples by addressing the economic and political drivers of forest destruction. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, Jeff ran communications and popular education efforts around climate and development justice with Global Justice Ecology Project, International Accountability Project, and other advocacy organizations, and co-authored A Community Guide to Environmental Health (Hesperian Health Guides, 2008), a comprehensive community education manual that covers issues from basic sanitation to big dams and from forestry to food sovereignty. The Community Guide has been translated into over a dozen languages.

As an antidote to Black Friday, which follows the American Thanksgiving, Storycorps.org is suggesting that Friday November 27th, 2009 be a "National Day of Listening".Here are a couple of guides if you decide this event would be a worthwhile part of your life:1. Educator's Guide2. Community GuideAnd here is a more kids friendly guide on how to record stories.

Conversation with the authors of A Community Guide to Environmental HealthKarolo Aparicio speaks with Jeff Conant and Pam Fadem, authors of Hesperian's latest book, A Community Guide to Environmental Health. The post Terra Verde – May 23, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.

Jeff Conant, author of A Community Guide to Environmental Health, a forthcoming book from the Hesperian Foundation, publishers of Where There Is No Doctor, will talk about his new book – a manual to help people assess their health problems as they relate to the environment and aid them in coming up with short- and long-term solutions. Website: www.hesperian.org The post Terra Verde – May 13, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.