Podcast appearances and mentions of elizabeth sanders

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Chris Manasseh as they discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how this disease might present and affect dental patients.  About Dr Manasseh Chris Manasseh is the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Inpatient Operations at Boston Medical Center and a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine. He joined the department of Family Medicine in 2001 and is currently the Vice Chair for Inpatient and Hospital Services. He developed a series of lectures appropriate to the care of hospitalized patients, designing and implementing the inpatient medicine curriculum for the family medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. He did this by creating teaching templates, presentations for the top 20 most common inpatient diagnoses and initiating the ongoing weekly teaching conferences. Chris was the first medical director for the expanded 28 bed observation unit at the hospital which has an interdisciplinary team managing all patients on the unit. Chris developed the inpatient flow Medical Director Program at Boston Medical Center that is helping with patient throughput and positively impacting length of stay. He also helped launch the hospital at home program at Boston Medical Center, where patients receive 24/7 inpatient care by a multidisciplinary team in the comfort of their home. Chris and his wife of nearly 30 years Priya have 5 kids and live in Boston's metrowest area.   Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Join the Sanders sisters and onDiem CEO and founder Joe Fogg, as they discuss the shifting landscape of dental hygiene and how policy may be affecting your practice. About Joe Fogg Joe Fogg is the CEO and Founder of onDiem, a W-2 dental staffing platform that boosts careers and maximizes practice value. onDiem connects dental practices and DSOs with qualified dental professionals—and empowers both the employee and employer with career and business solutions. Prior to onDiem, Joe led marketing, engineering, and product teams at Cerus Industrial to turn the company into a key market player.  Find Joe Here:  Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Ellie Campbell as they discuss the human heart, and just how interconnected it is with full body and oral health.  Dr Campbell has been Board certified in Family Medicine for over 30 years, and is also certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Trained at the Medical College of Georgia, in the Bale Doneen Method, and through the Cardiometabolic Program at the Institute for Functional Medicine, she is an expert in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. A solo physician for 18 years, she has specialty interests in interdisciplinary collaboration,  reversing chronic disease, natural treatments for high blood pressure, and the oral-systemic connections. She has been an advisory board member to The International College of Integrative Medicine and the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health. She is an author, mentor, and international speaker who enjoys live theater, gardening, healthy cooking, hiking, travel, and playtime with her husband, three adult daughters and 2 100-lb dogs. Dr Campbell's book: www.bpblueprint.com Dr Campbell's speaker work: www.drelliecampbellspeaker.com Dr Campbell's practice page: www.campbellfamilymedicine.com Dr Campbell's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550068367157 Campbell Family Medicine Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/campbellfamilymed Dr Campbell's book available on Amazon: The Blood Pressure Blueprint: THE holistic guide to defeating hypertension Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Andrea Merrill, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and a Surgical Oncologist at Boston Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. She has particular interests and advanced training in the care of patients with breast cancer and endocrine diseases and cancer. Dr Merrill earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Tufts University. She completed residency training in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. While there, she performed research on breast cancer outcomes and completed an editorial fellowship at the New England Journal of Medicine. She then completed an advanced clinical fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology at The Ohio State University. Dr Merrill has published research in numerous journals and presented her findings at nationally recognized conferences. Her research interests include breast cancer, gender bias in medicine, and surgical ergonomics. She is the faculty advisor for the BU association of women surgeons medical student chapter and enjoys mentoring and advising aspiring women surgeons. Dr Merrill also enjoys narrative writing and has published several narrative essays in JAMA, Annals of Surgery, and Annals of Internal Medicine. She believes we need to appreciate our creative sides outside of the OR and started a website called Scrubbed Out which highlights surgeons and their creative hobbies and passions. Outside of the OR, Dr Merrill enjoys food, wine, travel, reading, and photography. IG handles are @anjlm (personal) and @scrubbedoutsurgeon Website is www.scrubbedoutsurgeon.com The study mentioned by Katrina:  Wallis, C. J., Ravi, B., Coburn, N., Nam, R. K., Detsky, A. S., & Satkunasivam, R. (2017). Comparison of postoperative outcomes among patients treated by male and female surgeons: a population based matched cohort study. Bmj, 359. Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Let's talk about poop! What are your bowel movements telling you? Join the Sanders Sisters alongside Colorectal surgeon Dr Olga Berenseva as they discuss the ins and outs of colorectal health. Olga Beresneva, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at Boston Medical Center (BMC) with expertise in robotic surgery. Her clinical and research interests include new technologies and techniques to treat colorectal disorders, and colorectal surgery quality improvement and outcomes. Dr Beresneva is also an assistant professor of Surgery at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, completed a general surgery residency at Boston Medical Center, and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/olga-beresneva-md Twitter: @beresneva_olga Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it can demonstrate our overall health and wellbeing while also indicating underlying illness. This month, the Sanders Sisters interview plastic surgeon Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham, discussing warning signs your skin may be sending you as well as critical skin care basics. About Dr. Ramanadham Dr Smita R. Ramanadham is a female board-certified plastic surgeon offering aesthetic care to her patients throughout the New Jersey area. As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Ramanadham works to understand their specific needs and goals before formulating a personalized procedure plan. She understands the delicate mix of beauty, art, and science that is required to refine and rejuvenate the esthetic appearances of her patients so that they experience optimized results. As a New Jersey native, Dr Ramanadham understands the unique goals of women and men in the Tri-state area. After a successful academic career in Boston, Massachussetts, she is excited to be back in her home state. Check out her products: https://store.drsmita.com/ Follow her on Instagram: @thedrsmita Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

October: National Dental Hygiene Month  Join the Sanders Sisters and Dr Anna Kay Thompson as they learn about the burning questions the medical community is not asking about oral health. Learn about all of the ways they are celebrating the good work of dental hygienists in their quest for whole-body health. Dr Anna-Kay Thompson, DPM is a third year surgical resident in Limb Preservation and Reconstructive Surgery of the Boston University Medical Center Foot & Ankle Residency Program in Boston, MA, training under Dr. Sanders. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, MA and Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Science from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY followed by her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, FL.  Her professional interests include lower extremity trauma, reconstructive surgery, Sports medicine, wound care, and limb salvage. She has a passion for Medical mission trips,  traveling, photography, and hiking. Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

This episode features Katrina Sanders bringing on her sister Dr. Elizabeth Sanders to talk about Chronic Wound Care Guidelines! REFERENCE: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/  https://woundheal.org/files/2017/final_pocket_guide_treatment.pdf    

This episode features Katrina Sanders bringing on her sister Dr. Elizabeth Sanders to talk about Chronic Wound Care Guidelines! REFERENCE: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/  https://woundheal.org/files/2017/final_pocket_guide_treatment.pdf    

Joining the Sanders Sisters is public health dental hygienist Leslie Reilly whose career took her to the jail system. This month, they will discuss the social determinants of jail inmates, discussing the key role of a jail-system dental hygienist. Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author, award-winning educator, consultant, podcaster, international speaker, sommelier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dog lover. Her mission is to elevate the profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the dental profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her unwavering desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She has charmed audiences around the world with her lectures on provocative topics that leave the participants with a call to action and a renewed sense of pride for their industry. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment where the course participants are supported, energized, and connected. Her message of empowerment and her zest for dental hygiene are infused throughout her content as she brings her own unique blend of knowledge, inspiration, charisma, and humor in her approach to continuing dental education.  Katrina is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a comprehensive program designed to supplement student learning and enhance understanding of concepts, terminology and procedures commonly discussed in preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Her desire to help hygiene students develop and succeed grew from her position as a dental hygiene faculty member.  During this full-time appointment, she published three editions of her preclinical textbook, developed programmatic competencies, spearheaded curriculum design, and served as a faculty representative for community oral health partnerships. Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio, the country's largest periodontal practice.  She treats advanced periodontal patients clinically, while working alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Katrina perfected hand skills during L.A.N.A.P. surgery, suture placement, IV therapy and blood draws. She instructs on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs.   Katrina is the host of Fast Facts Perio Edition Podcast with A Tale of Two Hygienists and co-host the Floss & Flip Flops Podcast with her sister Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. She is a published author with RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Oral Health Group, DentalTown and Today's RDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist, editorial advisory member for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education and brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.   Katrina is a Level 1 Sommelier as recognized by the Court of Master Sommeliers. A member of GuildSomm, Premium Wine Lover with Direct Cellars, and VIP member with Aridus Wine Co. In 2022, she co-founded The Wine Op with her business partner and fiancé Dale Stewart, bottling beautifully curated wines that honor her hygienist heroes with proceeds providing support to underserved populations. Proudly, her wines speak to the empathetic and humanistic side of what it means to be a provider.  Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, most recently in Kigali, Rwanda, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation in loving memory of her late mother, Linda Marie Sanders.  Visit: www.katrinasanders.com. Handle: @thedentalWINEgenist. 

Most of us have two of them! Our feet take us where we want to go, so let's discuss the importance of taking care of our feet and how they affect our overall health. Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Drug interactions are well understood, however, with a rise in patients taking supplements for various conditions, we are now beginning to evaluate adverse effects and interactions associated with these supplements. This month, the Sanders Sisters talk all things 'drugs' with pharmacist Tom Viola. With over 30 years' experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment.  As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association's Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within this dental specialty. Website: https://www.tomviola.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacologydeclassified/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PharmacologyDeclassified/?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pharmacologydeclassified/ Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

As our geriatric population grows incrementally, now is the critical time for healthcare professionals to better understand how to support the needs of our seniors while reflecting on their professional responsibility to identify signs, stages and symptoms of elder abuse. Join Sonya Dunbar, the Geriatric Toothfairy as the Sanders Sisters reflect on the importance of supporting our seniors in their healthcare needs. Sonya Dunbar, AKA the Geriatric Toothfairy, is a Registered Dental Hygienist, TEDx, and International public speaker guided by over 30 years of dental experience in private practice, skilled nursing facilities, and academia. Sonya and her husband, Gerald Dunbar, are the owners of Mobile Dental Xpress, providing comprehensive dental care to long-term care facilities. In addition, Sonya is a geriatric oral health educator and trainer. Sonya works diligently to educate as many people as possible on the importance of oral health as we age. Sonya is a US Navy Veteran and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Gerontology. Sonya is a serial entrepreneur, brand ambassador with over 100k social media followers, business coach, and Detox Stinkin Thinkin mindset coach for business owners and entrepreneurs. The Co-Founder of the National Mobile & Teledentistry Dental Conference, The American Mobile Dentistry & Teledentistry Alliance, the prestigious Denobi Awards, and Sonya is behind the new I Woman Podcast and movement. Sonya is the published author of three books and is a recipient of the 020 Philips Heart to Hands Award and the 2022 Sunstar Award. As if that is not enough, the National Day Archives LLC has proclaimed November 9th of each calendar year as Geriatric Toothfairy Day. Website: www.sonyadunbar.com IG: @geriatric_toothfairy Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Where do dreams come from?  Why do some of us snore?  Is it healthy to sleep with four dogs in your bed?  This month, the Sanders Sisters discuss beauty sleep with Avi Weisfogel of the International Academy of Sleep, why it is so important and ultimately, how to achieve better sleep for better overall wellness. About Avi Avi Weisfogel is the CEO and founder of International Academy of Sleep (IAOS). As a "recovering dentist," Avi's life and career have been transformed through his journey from general dentistry into the mastery of dental sleep medicine. Through his work in IAOS, Avi and his team help dentists create profitable sleep businesses. From business to clinical to patient communication, IAOS provides the tools and resources needed for a dentist to become the go-to sleep expert in their area. CTA Get 10% off your tuition to the Dental Hygiene Academy of Sleep, our 12-month dental sleep training program for hygienists. Learn more about the program at iaos.com/hygiene -- and use promo code FLOSS10 to claim your discount! Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

The Sanders Sisters invite Dr Uche Odiatu to the microphone to chat all things physical wellness from habits, nutrition, physical activity and even mental wellness. What Does Wellness Mean? Wellness is an all-encompassing term, covering the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of an individual.  Wellness varies for each person–what makes one feel like the best version of themself? It could be healthy eating, yoga or other exercise, or even deep breathing and meditation practices.  Who is Dr Uche Odiatu? Dr Odiatu has a DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine. He is a professional member of the ACSM American College of Sports Medicine, a Certified Personal Trainer (National Strength & Conditioning Association) NSCA and the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals CanFitPro. He is the co-author of  the Miracle of Health (c) 2009 John Wiley (hardcover) & (c) 2015 Harper Collins  & has lectured in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and Europe. An invited guest on over 400 TV and radio shows from ABC 20/20, Canada CTV AM, Breakfast TV to Magic Sunday Drum FM in Texas. This high energy health care professional has done over 450 lectures in seven countries over the last 15 years Learn more about Dr Odiatu Here: Website: http://www.druche.com/about.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitspeakers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/druche/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UcheOdiatu   Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders. What is DVT? DVT is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Irregular clotting or lack-of can cause a variety of issues, especially in procedures where soft tissue (such as the gums) come into play. Check out this resource from Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH on treating patients with bleeding disorders.  Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Irene Iancu, a Restorative dental hygienist who incorporates myofunctional Therapy in her adult and child patients. She discusses the steps and challenges involved in making this career transition or incorporating elements of OMT into everyday dentistry and orthodontics. Recorded live at Yankee Dental Congress, we discuss a few essential and often overlooked elements.  Overview of Myofunctional Therapy Definition of myofunctional Therapy What it entails and its significance in dental and overall health The role of myofunctional therapists in the treatment of various oral and facial conditions  Irene's Journey from into Myofunctional Therapist Irene's background and experience in the dental field The reasons behind her decision to transition to myofunctional Therapy The process of retraining and becoming a certified myofunctional therapist Skills and Qualifications Required for Myofunctional Therapy Importance of a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology Essential communication and interpersonal skills The role of ongoing education and professional development Challenges and Opportunities in Myofunctional Therapy Common challenges faced by myofunctional therapists and how to overcome them Opportunities for growth and advancement in the field Integration of myofunctional Therapy into dental and medical practices Making a career transition to myofunctional Therapy requires a combination of dedication, hard work, and a passion for helping others. Irene's journey serves as an inspiration to all dental professionals who are looking to expand their skills and make a difference in the lives of their patients long-term.  Remember, Lips together, teeth slightly apart, breathing through the nose and stick that tongue just behind those front teeth.  Mentioned Resources:  Kat's Wine- The Wine Op -> https://www.thewineop.com/ Irene's Dental office: Toothlifestudio.ca or https://www.instagram.com/toothlife/ --------Follow along on Instagram!-------- Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist Irene: @Toothlife.Irene Tooth or Dare Podcast: @Toothordare.podcast Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Reference Nestor, J. (2020). Breath. Penguin Life.

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The Sanders Sisters jump into 2023 with a discussion of the many conditions that display some of their earliest symptoms in the oral environment, and all the ways this can connect to systemic issues that can become serious health challenges for patients. Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn References https://www.sindecusemuseum.org/dental-hygiene-a-century-of-progress https://www.mchoralhealth.org/milestones/1913.html https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00220345190010030101?journalCode=jdrb https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1034/j.1600-0757.2000.2230102.x https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673602013879 https://jdh.adha.org/content/87/suppl_1/58

Lila Neugebauer, the director of Jennifer Lawrence's new film Causeway, joins Anna Smith to discuss the film, which is available on AppleTV+ now. Lila chats in-depth about the journey of the characters in the film, and her own from theatre director to film director. She discusses her admiration for the filmmakers who influenced her, who share an economy in their use of cinematic language – and she gives us an “invitation to patience” with her work. Causeway is a beautifully nuanced film, written by Ottessa Moshfeg, Luke Goebel and Elizabeth Sanders. It features a fantastic central performance by Jennifer Lawrence as Lynsey, a soldier who is recovering after an explosion in Afghanistan. Heading home to New Orleans, she struggles to reconnect with her mother and ends up forming a friendship with a mechanic called James, brilliantly played by Brian Tyree Henry. Causeway is available globally on Apple TV+ Become a patron of Girls on Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Producer: Lydia Scott Audio Producer: Cam Griff Intern: Eleanor Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with Apple Original Films

Join the Sanders Sisters as they welcome the holidays and the last episode of their first season of Floss & FlipFlops! In this episode, the sisters discuss the 12 medical conditions on Santa's list that can indicate a bigger systemic complication, and how you can integrate your knowledge of these conditions in helping your patients achieve lifelong health! Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters. For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com. Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at:  Website: katrinasanders.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn EPISODE 12 REFERENCES: Tattersall, M. C., et. al. (2015). Asthma Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 35(6), 1520-1525. Yeh, E. T. H., & Bickford, C. L. (2009). Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Incidence, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management. J Am Coll Cardiol, 53(24), 2231-2247. Chaikriangkrai, K., et. a l. (2015). Additive prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score and renal function in patients with acute chest pain without known coronary artery disease: up to 5-year follow-up. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 31(8), 1619-1626. Liu, Y., et. al. (2014). Kidney Stones and Cardiovascular Risk: A Metaanalysis of Cohort Studies. Am J Kidney Dis, 64(3), 402-410. Uddin, S. M. I., et. al. (2018). Erectile Dysfunction as an Independent Predictor of Future Cardiovascular Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Circulation. doi:10.1161/circulationaha.118.033990 Clarson, L. E., et. al. (2015). Increased risk of vascular disease associated with gout: a retrospective, matched cohort study in the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 74(4), 642-647 Beckman, J., Duncan, M., et al. HIV and PAD. March 12, 2018.  Circulation; 10.1161.117.032647 van Nimwegen, F. A., et. al. (2015). Cardiovascular disease after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment: 40-year disease risk. JAMA Intern Med. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.1180 Rodondi, N., et al. (2010). Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. JAMA, 304(12), 1365-1374. Larsson Susanna, C., et. al. (2019) Thyroid Function and Dysfunction in Relation to 16 Cardiovascular Diseases: A Mendelian Randomization Study. Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, 0(0). doi:10.1161/CIRCGEN.118.002468 Adelborg, K., et. al. (2018). Migraine and risk of cardiovascular diseases: Danish population based matched cohort study. Bmj, 360. doi:10.1136/bmj.k 96 Chapple ILC, Potential mechanisms underpinning the nutritional modulation of periodontal inflammation.  J Am Dent Assoc. 2009; 140 (2): 178-184. Hujoel P. Dietary carbohydrates and dental-systemic diseases.  J Dental Res. 2009; 88 (6): 490-502. Lee M, et al "Current Helicobacter pylori infection is significantly associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in healthy subjects: A cross-sectional study" PloS One 2018; 13(3): e0193646. Shah NH, LePendu P., Bauer-Mehren A., et al. (June 10, 2015). Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the risk of MI in the general population. LLoS ONE 10(6). Mercado FB, Marshall RI, Bartold PM. Inter-relationships between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. A Review. J Clin Periodontol 2003; 30: 761-772.

Causeway had its red carpet premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with all of the cast stopping by to discuss how proud they were to have the film debut at the festival, how emotionally moved they were to complete the project, and what it was like working together. We spoke with Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Diego Garcia, Elizabeth Sanders, and Linda Edmon. Lawrence said she had plans of taking time off, but when she saw this script, she knew she had to be a part of it. She adds that everyone who sees this movie will be touched in some way. Meanwhile, Henry spoke about the collaboration on set and how grateful he was to have a voice on set for this project he loves and have a sounding board to discuss the trauma they portray. Garcia said the main goal was to make sure he understood the emotional moments of the script while creating an atmosphere to tell this story, adding he was equally as excited to premiere at TIFF. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Ashley Pelletier Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Lynsey, a U.S. soldier, experiences a traumatic brain injury during her tour in Afghanistan, forcing her to return home. She struggles to return to her daily life with her mother as she waits for her eventual redeployment. *Causeway will be available on AppleTV+ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/silence-on-set/support

In a world where plants and ice are unlikely allies it will take a bat, a bird… and a girl bat to save Alfred Pennyworth and Gotham! The guys along with their sequel children (Ben (Xander), Bracken (Maggie), Brant (Lucas), Nate (Josh) and producer, Danny) continue the season of the sequel by focusing the bat signal onto this infamous 3rd Batman sequel. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, John Glover, Elle Macpherson, Vivica A. Fox, Vendela Kiresebom, Elizabeth Sanders, and Jeep Swenson. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com Batman & Robin (1997) was Directed by Joel Schumacher, Produced by Mitchell E. Dauterive, William M. Elvin, Peter Macgregor-Scott, Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, and Written by Bob Kane (Batman characters), Akiva Goldsman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let us introduce you to the Sanders sisters—Katrina Sanders, RDH, and Elizabeth Sanders, DPM! In this first episode of our new podcast, the sisters talk about the oral-systemic link and the impact it's had on their family.

Interested in breakthrough new PV module that you can literally "stick" on your roof? Sunflare (https://www.sunflaresolar.com/) is an amazing technology that offers some unique value propositions: 1. Ease of installation on certain roof types like standing seem 2. Reduced labor and BOS expenses 3. Lower weight for structurally compromised buildings 4. 10X reduction in carbon emissions during manufacture in comparison with silicon 5. Great method to incorporate solar energy into vehicles Tune in to hear Elizabeth Sanders of Sunflare give us the run down of this fun new product with big industry implications. Show Notes: Global https://www.pv-tech.org/news/china-solar-exports-fall-over-57-month-on-month-in-february-2020 https://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-news/covid-19-to-stop-solar-power-world-record-in-tracks/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/03/20/how-covid-19-is-halting-solar-development-in-germany/ https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/03/19/forget-toilet-paper-consumers-are-panic-buying-solar-pv/ National https://www.pv-tech.org/news/tesla-to-provisionally-shutter-buffalo-pv-factory-amid-covid-19-concerns https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/03/19/how-to-keep-selling-solar-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/ https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/infrastructure/488402-solar-energy-industry-disrupted-by-coronavirus Hawaii https://bigislandnow.com/2020/03/13/rising-sun-solar-implements-precautions-due-to-covid-19/ Transpo https://www.sunreef-yachts.com/en/news/the-greener-side-of-luxury-on-board-the-sunreef-60-e Finance https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/20/why-solar-energy-stocks-are-a-great-buy-now.aspx https://seekingalpha.com/article/4333085-vivint-solar-is-facing-major-challenges

The EdTechLoop Pod is joined by a special guest this week as TCAPS STEM Coordinator, Heidi Skodack, shares her thoughts on the upcoming Hour of Code activities and STEM opportunities for students of all ages. Get involved in the "Hour of Code" December 9-15! Show TranscriptsLarry Burden 0:04 Whatever you say is etched in stone.Or at least when I was doing the little research that I did.Heidi Skodack 0:13 Do you agree?Danelle Brostrom 0:14 I do,Larry Burden 0:15 We have to be able to hear you.Heidi Skodack 0:16 Okay, this could go really bad.Larry Burden 0:19 I am unconcerned.It's Episode 99 of the EdTech Loop podcast, my name is Larry Burden and she still hasn't figured out how the zombies got into her Minecraft castle, it's Danelle Brostrom, and at long last, our quest is complete, as we joyously welcome TCAPS STEM Curriculum leader Heidi Skodak. I know you have many other titles, but we're just gonna stick with that one. Through a process of trial and error, I have crafted this week's moment of Zen.Moment of Zen 0:51 I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Being willing is not enough. We must do.Larry Burden 1:01 A little Leonardo da Vinci for you there. We've eliminated all the unnecessary ingredients so we could truly appreciate the flavor of this week's meat of the show. Hour of Code. So every year, somehow when we do these podcasts, we make mention of the Hour of Code. We kind of, this is a really cool thing we should get involved in, after the podcast where we've mentioned it, we go, next year we need to have somebody on to discuss this before the Hour of Code so that we can get more people involved. So this year we have the person that knows it all.Heidi Skodack 1:37 Definitely not the case, nobody can know it all.Larry Burden 1:39 Definetly no the case, I was talking about Danelle.Danelle Brostrom 1:43 No, no. We can dive right in though.Larry Burden 1:45 Alright dive right in, I know you have a bunch of questions and I'm gonna throw a lot. I was mentioning to Danielle before the podcast that this is... I'm looking for some marketing materials here, because I have a daughter that's about ready to go off into college, who's a Maker but doesn't really realize that she's a Maker. And I've been trying for years to get her involved, a little bit more involved in, and we're discussing this earlier, Computer Sciences, computer programming, STEM, coding, whatever you want to call it. So I'm going to use all these materials, all the things that we're getting today on her.Heidi Skodack 2:20 That's perfect, you have the sleeper makers are the best. They don't realize they like STEM and computer science, until they've actually gone and done job experiences or job shadows with other people to realize what they actually love to do is create and make and, in the space called early STEM.Danelle Brostrom 2:38 So why, why are colleges and businesses, the workforce, why are we pushing kids to do STEM? Why are they looking for kids that are interested in STEM?Heidi Skodack 2:47 There's a long answer and a short answer to that. The short answer really is that the jobs of the future really are going to be related to computer science, and science, technology, engineering, and math and how those you bring together to actually develop careers, based on those things. So computer scientist is one area that is a big push right now. They talk about, at code.org, they talk about the different areas and careers that you can go into related to STEM.Larry Burden 3:15 So, again, huge researcher me. Not really. It seems like there is a giant gap in what industries need, what our job force, what is needed in the job force and what we are actually preparing kids for. How are we setting up kids, you know, through the Hour of Code, and through our programming in our classrooms, how are we setting kids up to be introduced to coding, or computer science?Heidi Skodack 3:43 Well I think we have a lot of work to do. We certainly aren't where we need to be K through 12. And it's a difficult task because you're really thinking about things, and jobs of the future that don't exist yet. So that's, that's a big hurdle to overcome but getting students exposed at the earliest age; kindergarten, first grade, second grade, you know, that's where it all starts in jobs the future. If you're at all in tune with things that are happening in Traverse City there's, you know, a group called TC Connect, which has now joined up with the Chamber of Commerce, to talk about where the jobs are going to be in the future in Traverse City, and their goal really is to bring high tech jobs back to Traverse City, so our Boomerang students, our kids right, who go off to college and get a, or have education in the area of computer science, programming anything STEM, when they come back they have jobs. And so they recognize the need, our local need for building that capacity in our students and it has to start in K through 12. So how do we build that capacity at a young age, which means building capacity of the teachers to recognize the importance of implementing some STEM based activities and computer science activities in the classroom starting in kindergarten.Danelle Brostrom 4:56 Do you think it's a, think it's a hard sell or do you think that's an easy sell. When you go out and talk to teachers about this, the new kinds of skills that our students need, do you, are teachers nodding and being like, Yeah, let's do it, let's go, or do they have some hesitations? Can you talk about that?Heidi Skodack 5:12 I don't think I've run into anybody who has said, Do we really need that?Danelle Brostrom 5:16 That's crazy.Heidi Skodack 5:18 Yes, exactly. But I do run into apprehension because when I mean we're going to talk about really, you know, Hour of Code, I do run into some pushback in, I don't know how to code, how can I teach my kid, I have no experience at all in computer science or coding, how, how am I going to be able to teach that to my students? And so that's really what the conversation, that's where you get pushback from is, how can I do it I've never done it myself. Because as a teacher, you always want to be the expert in the room. Well those days are kind of gone. You have to be sometimes learning with the students on new ideas in, especially related to computer science.Larry Burden 5:54 I have a weird question, and this is this kind of came to me right before the podcast. It's odd because when I was in high school, a millennia ago, there was a computer programming class, we had to take computer programming, it was just, it was one of those things, we think this is going to be important so we learned how to like, you know, do the if and then type of statements and it was really really basic, and then it seemed to like drop off the map for a while. And obviously now it's starting to be, starting to become re-ingrained in what we do, but why did it between the late 80's, early 90's and now, there was a gap where, I mean it was always it's kind of there but as far as a priority, a curricular priority, I don't think it was there.Heidi Skodack 6:40 And that is absolutely true. What happened I mean, that was one of those like, Oregon Trail. Right?Larry Burden 6:46 Exactly.Heidi Skodack 6:47 Elementary school.Danelle Brostrom 6:48 Right.Heidi Skodack 6:49 So, but I do, I do think there in, in the past, you know, in the 90's people were using coding to do very particular jobs, right. And now everything you touch, a lot of times has some sort of coding in it. I mean, think about your cars, or your phones. I mean that was prior to cell phones really, that where everybody had a cell phone. So the technology that's been developed and just the amount of code that's needed to run those devices, and those different things has completely changed. So before it would be something large, like, you know when you're thinking about NASA, right? They're going to use, we would expect to see a bunch of coding in the 90's. But we didn't expect all those personal devices, and how rapidly the technology changed for the demand for that coding piece, and I also think it is part of that Maker Movement when you're able to go online and YouTube questions and answers on what you're trying to do yourself, and to try to problem solve those things, and do coding yourself. You can find thousands of web, websites that actually teach coding to all age groups.Danelle Brostrom 7:54 That is the most amazing piece of this. My nine year old wants an alarm for her bedroom door for Christmas, that can keep her sister out. And I can go,Heidi Skodack 8:03 She's gonna make it right.Danelle Brostrom 8:04 Exactly, that's the thing. Because of course that's what she wants. But we can buy one for like $40 on Amazon, and it's this kid friendly, blah, blah, blah, that has a swipe card and stuff, or I just googled, how to do it, and found awesome instructions that were in plain English, with items I can go purchase right here, and I'm just gonna give her a box of stuff and she's gonna build it, and she's gonna code it. Like we can we can get the Raspberry Pi, we can do all these things that can make things happen and I think that's exciting for kids, and that's exciting for us, and it's incredible to me the amount of what you can do yourself really.Heidi Skodack 8:40 And just the language like Raspberry Pi, right?Larry Burden 8:43 yeahHeidi Skodack 8:43 A lot of parents are like, the kids will ask for a Raspberry Pi and they're like, that's an easy gift. Run down to Grand Traverse Pie Company and pick up a rasberry pie.Danelle Brostrom 8:51 We could get one of those too but.Larry Burden 8:53 Just had one of those a couple days ago for Thanksgiving. It was fabulous.Heidi Skodack 8:58 That's the interesting piece is that language sometimes, there's a language barrier between kids and their parents. And a lot of times they're purchasing things for their students that are related to technology, and coding, and computer science that they know nothing about. They recognize very clearly the need for, you know, exposing their students to new and different things related to those areas but a lot of times they don't know anything about it. So it's, it's scary, because there's the technology piece, like a lot of times what you deal with Danelle, balanced with dude, they're asking for something about STEM and computer science, tell me what else you want?Danelle Brostrom 9:36 Yes, yes. So you mentioned the apprehension and not completely knowing everything and I totally see that when I'm out working with teachers, so tell us by the Hour of Code is such a perfect introduction, um such a perfect vehicle for teachers to do this.Heidi Skodack 9:49 So the Hour of Code walks teachers with zero, or anybody for that matter, because I mean, part of the goal is to get the teachers interested with their students. The other is, how do we engage parents to do the Hour of Code at home, so they can actually see not only how easy it is, but the resources that are available for them to help their students in the future. So Hour of Code is a step-by-step, small little videos that if you're in the lower El. grades, you can show the video on your screen and then do the steps with the students on their own devices that they have. But really walks them through step-by-step and engaging things. So the, the new one really this year, or maybe it was out last year is dance party. So everyone likes dance party because students get to develop a character that does certain dance moves. You can make it dab right?Danelle Brostrom 10:40 To Old Town Road, I may have been doing in my office this morning, it happens.Heidi Skodack 10:43 You can select, you know, is it a bear, is it a frog, and then select the music that the frog will dance to, and really walk them through the process of movement and using block coding, which is really the basic beginning part of coding is drag and drop. So, it really, very descript, tells you exactly what is going to happen, and then you select features, and then you drag and drop to take those blocks and put them into a program. So it does give you the option if you're more advanced to actually see the code that's actually spitting out. Because you and I remember the days of, you know, what code looked like is very different. Block coding wasn't around and you are actually typing all those things and putting, you know, your pseudo code next to it so the next person who comes behind you, knows what you are coding. So, very different, very accessible, drag and drop clicks. If you don't get it right, there's a helper at the top that you can click on and it will walk you through the steps to fix your programming if it doesn't work. Typically, you can do it under an hour, a lot of times if you have, if you're little kids a lot of times play with video games and things like that. So, it might take you under an hour to do it. Usually kids are faster than the teachers, when the teachers are just learning. But everybody has fun. Jame McCall is gonna do a little coding session for us too. We want to show how easy it is. I'm gonna see if I can recruit some, a couple principals.Larry Burden 12:08 If she could do it, everybody can do it.Heidi Skodack 12:10 Yes.Larry Burden 12:11 Sorry Jame, sorry,Heidi Skodack 12:13 So just to, just to show people with no experience have gone in and done a lesson on coding in an hour or less. And just that exposure to just that process, that thinking process of what do I want to do, you have to really think about what your end product is.Danelle Brostrom 12:29 Code.org has done an amazing job of bringing in all these different Hour of Code resources. They are there aren't just, you know, four or five that you get to pick from. There really are, maybe 100 different ones.Larry Burden 12:39 So many.Danelle Brostrom 12:40 Yep, and some are unplugged so some don't use any devices. There's some, some really really basic ones that are great for pre-readers, where they're just moving along. And then there's, like, like how you mentioned, the ones that are all the way where you can actually write the code, and you can actually develop your own app., or create something from scratch. I think the, the amount of options that are there can sometimes be overwhelming too, but as a teacher I just grabbed one and started playing it and was like, Oh, this one would be great for my kids. And like that, that's an easy way to, to kind of get started. And I cannot stress how user friendly the products are too, because I've been in a classroom with kids, and the kids are like, I'm stuck I don't know where to go, and I look at it and I have no idea where to go, and I can't figure out what the problem is, and I just asked. I'm like hey, anyone got puzzle eight on the Star Wars one, and then some kid comes over and helps them and I'm like woo. Yes, I don't have to do that one. But, just to see the kids persevere and get help from their neighbors, like there's, there's so many good skills that are happening when kids are doing this Hour of Code.Larry Burden 13:41 I can't stress this enough, pre-reader. This is for every single classroom in any school district, even without a device. I was talking to my wife this morning about Hour of Code. She has a toddler classroom.Heidi Skodack 13:41 Yes,Larry Burden 13:42 I'm pretty sure there's probably something for your classroom.Heidi Skodack 13:55 Yes there is, Pre-K.Larry Burden 13:59 So toddler, toddler, all the way to your seniors, every classroom in the school district, could be doing something involving Hour of Code. That's so cool.Heidi Skodack 14:12 And that's just a drop in the bucket, I mean Hour of Code is a drop a bucket. But it really could spur some interest in other things for the students. So, well worth it. So, I mean that's why we want to really blow up Hour of Code, create a little competition. I know really it's a joint collaboration between, you know STEM and the Technology Department to be able to support teachers as they attempt to do the Hour of Code with their students. So I'm really excited about it.Larry Burden 14:40 So, I have a question. How do we embed STEM education, this the big, this is the big question. This is going right in there. How do we embed STEM education in our curriculum, especially in that Lower-El, Upper-El area. You know, we have classes, and we're developing more classes in our high schools, in our middle schools. I don't think we've got enough, really, to and I don't think it's, it's mandated, the way we would probably really need it to be for it to be successful, as successful as it should be in our public schools, but I really think due to time constraints or, again, some mandates, what can we do to get it more embedded in our curriculum in those elementary years? Big question.Heidi Skodack 15:29 Well that, that is the question. I thought you had the answer to that.Larry Burden 15:35 Way above my pay grade.Danelle Brostrom 15:36 I promised her not difficult questions Larry.Heidi Skodack 15:40 That actually is an excellent question. It's one that we have struggled with for a long time because of the time constraints especially Elementary. So, one of the biggest things that came into play was, if we were talking about our Math and ELA, there's a little bit of a hierarchy to, you know, core curriculum. So, a lot of times, ELA and Math gets the majority of the time that teachers spend. And then Science and Social Studies, and the question is is where does STEM fit in. Because STEM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and it's not those individually, it's the collaboration of all together, right? So where do we find places in the curriculum that already exist, where we can make sure that we're identifying and emphasizing those STEM activities that are taking place. It's really project-based, hands-on learning and the integration of all of that together. And so, the biggest question we had is, how are we going to fit it in? Our answer right now is that we are implementing the FOSS Science Curriculum, right. We're trying to kill two birds with one stone because FOSS has STEM embedded activities within the FOSS program. And so it's not only teaching science, but the students in their activities are incorporating those STEM pieces in there. So we're not only covering topics within, how you do a project-based learning related to STEM, but we're also covering our science standards within there. And so our avenue right now is using the FOSS curriculum to embed some of those STEM activities. Because, I was constantly brought back to the fact that we can do all these outside STEM activities: robotics, tech-girls, you know recycle racers, and the things that we offer in the district, but our goal is to reach every single student, and how do we give every single student the opportunity. Science and FOSS was the solution because it actually embedded it and we could use it all at the same time. Really, that was the passion, how can we include it where kids going to see it every day. So right now we have it rolled into fourth and fifth grade. Third tri we'll get it rolled into the FOSS science curriculum into third grade. So we'll have third, fourth, and fifth grade, with FOSS science and embedded STEM curriculum within those units of study for the students. So, not a full fix yet, but at least we know that we're at least getting it to every student in third, fourth, and fifth grade.Larry Burden 18:03 Definite step in the right direction.Danelle Brostrom 18:05 This kind of transformation isn't going to move as quickly as we want it to. It just isn't because it's so very different and you are talking about more of the project-based learning, and the making, and that's, it's just very different. So I think it's okay to work slowly in that respect.Heidi Skodack 18:21 And Danelle, you and I have had many conversations about silos, and breaking down those silos andDanelle Brostrom 18:26 That's hard,Heidi Skodack 18:26 It's when those pieces happen, when all those are coming together that you see awesome results and excitement in students for learning as well as a deeper understanding because they have the application.Larry Burden 18:40 It could be argued that the STEM curriculum is already there. It's the STEM mindset, and the STEM activities in the curriculum that isn't there. So really, it is, it's just finding, it's finding curriculum that has that, that Maker mindset involved. It's finding that math curriculum, or incorporating a Making mindset into the current math, math curriculum that will bring STEM into what we do in the classroom.Heidi Skodack 19:06 We'll get into it later I think when we talk about computational thinking. And, and those are all aspects of things we want students to experience and do, but it's about how you're doing that together as one instead of, I'm just going to do math, I'm just going to do science, I'm just going to do tech. It's when they all come together.Danelle Brostrom 19:24 And that's where our worlds overlap, because that's 100% what those ISTE Standards are about and specifically...Larry Burden 19:31 Great segue, that was awesome.Danelle Brostrom 19:32 I know right, I was already gonna talk about the computational thinking stuff, but, but yeah computational thinking is a big part of those ISTE Standards so even if the kids don't go into coding, when they're learning to code they're being a better thinker, and they're breaking up problems into simpler parts, and improving their designs over time. All those kinds of things are the core pieces of computational thinking, but they're good to know no matter what you're doing. Right? They're good everywhere, no matter what industry you're in. I mean, I can't tell you how many times, I'm not coding but I'm definitely trying to solve problems and changing up my plan because that didn't work.Heidi Skodack 20:08 Right, whether you're on the side of doing the coding, or on the other side where you're actually operating the machine that has all the coding in it. I mean, there has to be that thought process of, you know, what is happening when a problem occurs? You know, what, how do I solve that problem? Is it a call to tech right away for some support or is it something I problem solve myself? Because the, the tools that we're, even if you're not on the side of coding, the tools that we're using are so high tech now you have to be able to have some of those problem solving skills built in, no matter what your job is or where you are.Danelle Brostrom 20:39 Can you talk to us about the new K-12, Computer Science Standards? I'm so excited about these and I know you are too, so.Heidi Skodack 20:44 So, Computer Science Standards were adopted last year at the end of the year. And those really require all students to have K through 12, computer science experience. And again it's designed around the same things, the ISTE standards, the STEM Standards, getting more STEM into schools, and Computer Science Standards, and what those look like. The good news is, is that the, as a state we recognize the importance of it. Are we ahead of the game? Not at all. I don't think at all in Michigan as far as computer science goes. But we're getting there. And the point is, we're doing it right direction. We have a couple of things going in. I went to Computer Science Summit in Arkansas, believe it or not. So, to myself I said, really, there's a lot of computer science going on, Arkansas?Danelle Brostrom 20:45 Go check it out.Heidi Skodack 20:51 Yeah, go check it out. So I went. And, it really was a summit from all the governors throughout the United States that were there, and talked about what programs they were implementing, and what kind of funding they had behind the support. And Hattie he was there to talk to us. Had a good chat with him, and I was really interested in how far ahead Arkansas was, South Carolina was, in their implementation of computer science standards. But one of the things that was critical was the piece that number one, you had adopted standards in your state, and the second piece is that they had somebody leading it at the state level, which is coming as well. That's coming next, is where we will have a person that actually leads, what is the implementation of computer science going to look like in schools, and what resources do we have available. Because we know, sometimes we get mandates and we don't necessarily have all the resources. But it's how we respond to what is coming that really makes the difference. So I think our attempt at blowing up code.org or blowing up our code this year, we'll, we'll put a little bit of dent in it. But the standards are very clearly outlined, and they're very simple at the elementary levels, but it really is about the process of thinking and problem solving. It's going to be great, but it's also going to, we have to again, adjust and adapt to how is that going to fit in the curriculum. Do we force it in somewhere? So it's really about again, intentionally looking at what is already offered, where does it naturally make sense to put lessons and computer science in K through 12, and starting to think about it before we have some sort of mandate as far as what that's gonna look like. That work excites me, simply because it's good for kids and you're looking for ways to give them more exposureDanelle Brostrom 23:18 And Heidi, I have to say too I'm so excited to see the digital citizenship portions, and cybersecurity written into those K-12 Computer Science Standards because even, and I'm looking at the lower elementary standards right now, and they're talking about networks and the internet, explain what passwords are and why we use them, and why we have to use strong passwords to protect our devices. Like yes, and then there's under impacts of computing, work respectfully and responsibly with others online, keep logging information private, logoff devices appropriately. Like, all those things we talked about in the digital citizenship realm, I'm seeing embedded in these standards too, which is beautiful.Heidi Skodack 23:56 I mean, that becomes, just the way we do business.Larry Burden 23:59 If you're going to teach computer science, you probably should teach how to, teach our students how to do it appropriately.Danelle Brostrom 24:05 And how to do it safely.Larry Burden 24:06 It's a foundational, fundamental piece. We were talking about definitions earlier. So now you know we've dropped computer science and computer programming and STEM and all these things, and coding. They're all separate things. What are some of those definitions when we talk computer science, what are we, what are we saying?Danelle Brostrom 24:22 I get them all mixed up, I'll be honest. Help us Heidi.Heidi Skodack 24:27 I don't know if I have the answer to that one. Computer science is the broader picture, right? Computer science really encompasses all those different areas, and jobs and activities, like the umbrella that then coding and programming, you know, would be under. That's how I would probably define it.Larry Burden 24:45 I think it's important to say that because I think sometimes especially our students and maybe even our parents have a, they see computer science, and they immediately think okay this is Calc three minimum. We're talking about this fear of math that we're trying to get over. And the,Heidi Skodack 24:46 What is that? I don't now what that is.Larry Burden 25:06 And I think sometimes when we say computer science, people immediately go there and that's not, it's so much more than that. A softening of that definition for people that are looking. Again, I'm, I'm looking at marketing to my child. And I'm thinking, if I say, well, honey, you need to pursue a career in computer science.Danelle Brostrom 25:29 Think that's nerds behind their computer, but it's not!Larry Burden 25:33 Yeah that's probably not going to be successful so. But then if I started talking about what coding means, and what programming means, and what work in a 3D realm means, and all the, all the potential applications of computer science, suddenly, that's a lot, shinier.Heidi Skodack 25:51 I think a lot of times when you think of it related to careers. So, if you take those, that language out of there. I mean now that you have to, but if you take the language out of there about coding, and computer science but if you're working with students, you're talking about what are you interested in for your careers, and connecting those pathways of how is computer science embedded in those careers that you think you want to do? That's where you get kids connected. You know, if you talk about computer science or coding, they picture somebody in a cube farm all day just doing coding. That's not what it is. You know computer science could be thousands and thousands of careers related to computer science that people don't realize that, that are there. I mean, I think about the engineering classes at West and at Central, and even in their laser cutting machines and their small CNC machines that they have, that's all computer programming. So the person that's operating that and designing, doing the design and the making, and making decisions on where should that piece be cut out, how deep should the cut be and what is the location on the X, Y and Z axis, that's all, that's all related to computer science and coding. So I think when you have it in the conversations of careers, and then talk about how those computer science principles are linked to those, then that kind of breaks down a few barriers, than the picture of somebody sitting in a cube farm coding.Danelle Brostrom 27:12 I think the more we can lean on their passions too, and then help show them how they can connect. Again, I think of my own child who her passions are animals, and taking things apart, and creating things. And then I watched her, she was reading that "Beauty and the Beak," book where they 3D print the beak for the eagle who doesn't have one, or it gets broken or somehow. And I remember seeing her eyes light up and she was like, "I could do this," and it was like, yes, yes you could. So just sometimes it's connecting those dots for kids because they don't realize that their passion for dance could go along with this really cool thing where they're coding the LED lights on the dance, you know what I mean it just, just connecting those dots.Heidi Skodack 27:54 You know the design prosthetics which what you're talking about which has been, that field has completely changed. Because if you remember this, I always found this interesting because I thought, god if I was going to school again that would be very interesting to me. Right. You know when you think about prosthetics that were done in the 90's right, compared to what we see now, it's basically an artistry, that they do. It's out of chrome, and different materials, and metals and, and the design, in that art piece that design piece is an element that is seen throughout. As well as materials. I mean that science behind, behind the materials that they're choosing. I mean if you're running in the Paralympics we see the different things that they use there. But just that change in, it's not only functional, but it's aesthetically pleasing, and you're making decisions on materials and design. So, that area was always of interest to me because that has changed so rapidly lately.Danelle Brostrom 28:52 There's your "A," Larry. Your "A," in STEAM.Larry Burden 28:55 I was going to bring that up, so what subjects, this is on code.org, their little marketing slideshow had a slide, what subjects do students like a lot in high school? Not surprisingly, the highest was art and design, second was performing arts, third, computer science and engineering. Now I would argue, art and design right now is computer science. If you're going to get into the field of Art and Design, well not even behind. I mean if you're doing, and certainly in performing arts, if you're doing anything in, in theater in the background or in film in the background. You're going to do 3D modeling. You're going to, it's all programming now, it's all computer science, it's all understanding those processes. If you're in computer gaming and doing the art for that, 3D modeling, 3D rendering. Art and design and performing arts, just wrap it into the computer sciences, really. It doesn't sound as sexy.Heidi Skodack 29:52 Yes, and even in architecture. The flip time, and the expectation of time to get a set of plans done in do that modeling, that visualization modeling, completely changed. You used to have weeks in between and now the expectation because we have all these tools, because of computer science that we're able to use and do projects more quickly, right. So now we're spending our money on technology, and our time is decreasing, but the expectation is increasing, of what the expectations are. Same thing in theater arts, when you're designing those stagecraft, and,Larry Burden 30:28 Those sets that they put together now.Heidi Skodack 30:29 Those sets are done all ahead of time, including like how they're going to work. So those moveable pieces, like what do those gears look like, and how is that rotating. So more time is spent on the pre-planning, than it is on actually the design, construct, building so that is all done ahead of time in the design process that's amazing.Danelle Brostrom 30:49 Heidi are we still seeing a gap in the amount of girls and minorities that are going into STEM fields, and doing coding or is that kind of changing do you think?Heidi Skodack 30:57 It is changing. We're doing better, but we're still not there yet. Females and minorities in general, you know, to increase enrollment and excitement about going into those fields is super important. To have those diverse conversations with different people at the table is super important. So the more we can help students or guide them in that direction, you know you don't want to force somebody, you know, to do it. But certainly, you have to make sure that they had an opportunity to make that choice.Danelle Brostrom 31:25 For sure.Larry Burden 31:26 An educated choice.Heidi Skodack 31:27 Yes.Danelle Brostrom 31:27 And girls will typically look at coding in different ways to. Like isn't it true that they'll try to fix the problem, or try to create something that will make a difference. Like that's kind of what usually brings girls to the table. We need those kinds of, of students. And I love what you're doing with TechGirls. Can you talk about TechGirls real quick because I think that's such a cool thing that we're doing in our region.Heidi Skodack 31:46 TechGirls, I actually started a group when I was in Farmington, but we started a group up here at Central in 2016, and their mission really is to increase awareness for females and minorities in anything related to STEM. And they won a grant last year to allow them to expand to West Senior High. They reached out to Elk Rapids, and did a lesson with a second grade class. Within the community, they volunteer at a Senior Citizens Center, helping them with their technology. They've done Recycle Racers with our kids at Eastern and then throughout the district last year. But really, their mission is to, you know, really build that mentorship so it's so important for them to see young women in those roles of leaders, that are leading those areas of technology and in STEM, and to know that there's a pathway for them moving forward. One of our TechGirls actually, you probably already heard the news on her last year, was Elizabeth Sanders won the Congressional App Award, and went to Washington DC, based on an app that she designed. And her app, of course, right about helping people. So her's was the Calc-u-saver, and you can actually download it online, and looks like a calculator, but if you're in a dangerous situation you can punch in your numbers, looks like a calculator, and it will send a message to your person to say, you know, come and pick me up. It has the location sensor on it you know, so they know where to pick you up and to call you back to get you out of that situation that you feel is uncomfortable or dangerous. So kudos to,Danelle Brostrom 33:23 It's amazing.Heidi Skodack 33:24 our TechGirl. So we're still working to expand that. I mean the goal would be lovely to have it at every school in the district but slow growth there. But we're working on it.Danelle Brostrom 33:33 But you are, I mean you kind of do have it in every school because the little's see these high school girls that are, you know, it's a high schooler who, who's interested in the same kinds of things I am, and they're so cool, and I could do that. So, I mean I know that they're just based at our secondaries but man, the impact is so cool across the district.Heidi Skodack 33:54 Getting there. And they're a great group of girls, and they volunteer for just about anything. And we can always count on them. So super proud of them.Larry Burden 34:01 I have to say last question, if you have any other questions 'cause we are way over.Danelle Brostrom 34:07 Well I was just gonna say, is there anything else that, that we didn't touch on that, that you want to share, that you want to talk about. Anything that you're like, oh, I wish they would have asked me that.Heidi Skodack 34:15 Just that Hour of Code, the dates for the Hour of Code are December 9 through the 15th, but we've actually extended it through the 18th. Just make sure you get in your Hour of Code, and if there's any teachers that are interested or need help, contact, Danelle or myself, and we'll be happy to get them set up. Our goal was to create a competition, we want to see how many east side versus west side we're able to do the coding, and kind of have a leaderboard that's going to be on a website that we'll share with teachers and principals.Larry Burden 34:46 Sounds great. TechTool of the Week!TechTool of the Week 34:51 TechTool of the week, I just want to mention there are a ton of great resources for educators who are interested in doing coding in their classroom. Code.org has the HourofCode.com. There are posters that you can download and hang up. There are stickers that you can order. Then all of the different activities, and games, and things. And then don't forget about REMC, our local REMC has some different items that you can do coding with. If you go into their system and search for STEM, you can get things like: bloxals, Dash and Dot, Little Bits, Ozobots, Fearow and the drone, all those kinds of things you can do coding with as well, and they're, they're hands on. And then, if you're not local there are other REMC's do different things. Some REMC's I know have Microbits or the Osmos that you can check out that you can do coding with. But just definitely check and see what your REMC offers through that Classroom Makers Project because there are a lot of great resources over there.Larry Burden 35:42 You mentioned drones and we should have hit on the drone thing. We'll get it next time, we'll get it next time. Tutorials and updates, just wanted to say, you know, last week we did that, the annual EdTech Loop Gift Guide, there's some great STEM gifts, great STEM gifts in that guide, so give that a listen, that pod listen. It was a really fun show. I want to also give a shout out to an upcoming special 100th episode of the EdTech Loop podcast on digital citizenship. It is like a digital citizenship blowout. Has all the information so look for that in the upcoming weeks. In closing, follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @tcapsloopDanelle Brostrom 36:19 @brostromdaHeidi Skodack 36:20 @skodackLarry Burden 36:21 Bam! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Tune-in, Downcast, Overcast, the Google Play Store, Spotify or wherever else you get your ear candy. Leave a review, we'd love the feedback. Thanks for listening and inspiring.Danelle Brostrom 36:38 I can't see the time from where I'm sitting.

Why do we get offended? (ask yourself this question!) We are built up on our own pride We have a false expectation of someone else not being met We have a false perception of someone's intent towards us We have a false perception of someone or their words/actions "You're not doing what I think you should." What does it mean to be offended? to be resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. Greek word: Skandalon, Meaning: Trapped How do we deal with being offended? Ask yourself WHY you are offended! Once you know why, you can better handle how to overcome. Check yourself before you wreck yourself! be honest with yourself and see if this offense is because of an insecurity you have, not due to someone else. Deal with it ASAP! This doesn't mean "going off." This means praying and forgiving quickly. It's who we are as a new creation. Its our Kingdom DNA in becoming more like Jesus. (this takes practice) Pray about your actions and for wisdom, and seek counsel from the Holy Spirit about healthy confrontation. DON'T TELL EVERYBODY AND THEIR BROTHER ABOUT WHO OFFENDED YOU! How do we deal with being offended by the actions of a fellow believer? We have to remember that WE ARE HUMAN. We all make mistakes and have sinned.   Shed your pride! Who are we do be offended? Again, self examination.  PRAY for that person and how to handle it. Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom! If you are going to confront it, do it in a timely manner and in a healthy, non-accusatory way.  Don't let your feelings lie to you! Offense is a feeling and feelings will lie. Always seek TRUTH! Don't be passive agressive in your actions and stay in offense. Why should we NOT want to be offended? "I don't want to be trapped!" -Elizabeth Sanders (lol) Jesus had every reason to be offended, and He wasn't. Its our goal to be more like Him every day.  We cannot be fully in God's will if we are living in offense. To be forgiven, we must forgive. If we have something against someone, it hinders our prayer life. Mark 11:25 Staying in offense keeps us trapped and hinders us from moving forward in God's full plan for us.  If you're trapped, you can't walk!

In this episode of LeadershipNOW® podcast we feature WealthWave® leader Elizabeth Sanders interviewing marketing director Lauren Fairey live from WealthWave® Leadership Center in Johns Creek, GA during March 2019 VIP Green Carpet Day. They discuss how millennials can take part in the financial literacy revolution happening at WealthWave®. In today’s fast-paced world, the WealthWave® opportunity is giving young entrepreneurs more freedom in their lives. Let’s build! Contact Elizabeth Sanders: graceelizabethsanders@gmail.com Contact Lauren Fairey: lauren.fairey@wealthwave.com Support this podcast with a review ----> http://bit.ly/leadershipNOW

In this episode we bring you an hour of interviews with wrestlers who will be competing in the Summer Bash on July 21st in Whitesburg, KY. WMMT's general manager Elizabeth Sanders guides us through this adventure through the drama and history of Appalachian Mountain Wrestling.

This week on Mountain Talk we hear from tobacco farm workers on strike in Garrard County, Kentucky. The seven workers - from the states of Nayarit and Hidalgo Mexico - are here as a part of the H2A guest-worker visa program, and called a strike due to violations of their contract. Mountain people are no strangers to patterns of in and out-migration for work, or to histories of strikes demanding better pay and safer working conditions. WMMT's Rachel Garringer and Elizabeth Sanders host this episode and we hear stories from these striking workers.

The Legacy of Michael Sanders: Reinventing the Wilcox Park Basketball Court On Tuesday, September 18, 2017, GC welcomes Elizabeth Sanders to the show to discuss the legacy of her late husband, Michael. Discussing the efforts put forth by Elizabeth and her team of friends, family, the Eastown Community Association and the MEDC to raise money to reinvent and update the Wilcox Park basketball court in honor of Michael Sanders, who passed away on July 26, 2016. A Patronicity campaign raised over $12,500 in just three days last week and will be matched by the MEDC.  Michael, an avid hooper and regular at Wilcox Park, grew up in the neighborhood. 

A recording of our Wednesday, August 9th Mountain Talk with the cast and crew of BETSY! Listen for the scoop on this Kentucky premiere. BETSY! is a Puerto Rican-Appalachian musical developed and written/composed as a collaboration between Roadside Theater: Art in a Democracy from here at home and Pregones / PRTT (Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre) in the Bronx. Join host Elizabeth Sanders as she talks with Lisa Davis of Big Stone Gap, VA; Caridad de la Luz from the Bronx, NY; Rosalba Rolón from Pregones/PRTT; and Ron Short from Roadside

In February, it was made public that white nationalist groups were planning training and rally events in Pike County and Floyd County, Kentucky at the end of April. The response across eastern Kentucky has been largely that these groups are not welcome here. However, there are differences as to what folks believe the response should be. In this episode of Mountain Talk, host Elizabeth Sanders speaks with Ariana Velasquez of Pike County and Patrick Davis of Floyd County who are organizing community responses. ~ Art by Lacy Hale (art created by local artist Lacy Hale in response to the upcoming events)

If you are a fan of cooking, music, and culture, listen in as noted writer Ronni Lundy reads and discusses her latest, "Victuals," a gorgeous book exploring Appalachia's intertwined foodways and heritage. This edition of WMMT's Mountain Talk Monday features her December reading at Appalshop, and an appearance on WMMT’s Honky Tonk Jukebox with hosts Elizabeth Sanders and Mimi Pickering. If you are interested in the role farming and/or artisan foods could play in our local economy, Lundy has plenty to say.

Journalist, critic of music and food, and Appalachian foodways writer Ronni Lundy visited Appalshop Gallery in early December 2016 to read and discuss her newest cookbook - Victuals. This podcast features that reading, and her prior appearance on WMMT's Honky Tonk Jukebox show with radio's Elizabeth Sanders and Mimi Pickering.

f you’re on social media like us, you’ve likely heard about Standing Rock — the Dakota Access Pipeline and the water protectors who are working to stop it. We set out to educate ourselves on what’s going on and how we’re connected here in the mountains. For this edition of Mountain Talk Monday, we speak with Crystal Willcuts Cole, a Lakota woman living in Big Stone Gap, VA, with connections to Standing Rock; DL Hamilton and Karan Ireland, from Charleston, WV, both of whom recently returned from Standing Rock; and Christopher Boulay, a military veteran from Evarts, KY, who is in voluntary deployment to Standing Rock with thousands of other veterans. We also bring you a song from the camp and the latest on yesterday’s Army Corps of Engineers announcement and the response from Energy Transfer Partners (who own the pipeline). Join your hosts, WMMT Community Correspondents Tanya Turner, Jonathan Hootman, and Elizabeth Sanders for Mountain Talk Monday: Standing Rock.

John King, Michael Waldman and Elizabeth Sanders are our guests. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: January 25, 2014 on SiriusXM “POTUS” Channel 124. PoliOptics airs on POTUS on Saturdays at 8 am, 4 pm and midnight and on Sundays at noon and midnight. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics